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- Late Arrivals - PLEASE READ
- Dates For Your Diary
- From the Principal
- Lost Property for 2023
- SPP Christmas Carols
- Kindergarten 2024
- 2024 Student Bus Travel Applications
- RE News
- Christmas Mass Times
- Sport & Health News
- K-2 Tag Gala Day
- Congratulations!
- Uniform Shop and Canteen
- 4C & 4M Spotlight!
- Above & Beyond Awards
- Remembrance Day Assembly
- Birthdays!
- School Counsellor
- TERM 4 REMINDERS - Everyday Details at a Glance
- Community Notice Board
If your child arrives at school after the start of class (which is 9.20am), a parent or guardian MUST accompany them to the office and sign them via our Compass Kiosk at the front desk.
Please do not 'drop and run' at car line or the front gate.
If you do not sign your child in via the office, they will be marked 'Late - Unexplained'. The school will then issue a notice to parents asking for an explanation for the late arrival. It is a legal requirement that any absence has a satisfactory explanation, and our head office in Canberra has requested that schools follow this procedure.
Thursday 23
- SCC Meeting, 7pm in the Staff Room
Friday 24
- K-2 Swimming - Please see the Compass event for your child's time and other details
- CECG Touch Trials
Monday 27
- Announcement of 2024 School Leaders, 9.20am
Tuesday 28
- Year 4 Advent Liturgy, 9.30am
Wednesday 29
- 2024 Sports House Captain Speeches, 9.20am
Friday 1
- FINAL K-2 Swimming - Please see the Compass event for your child's time and other details
- CECG Tennis & Basketball Trials
Monday 4
- Announce 2024 Sports House Captains, 9.20am
Tuesday 5
- Year 6 Graduation Mass & Awards Ceremony (Whole School), 10am at the Cathedral - Please see the Compass event for consent
- Year 6 Grad lunch & colour run - Please see the Compass event for consent & payment
Wednesday 6
- SPP Carols night - BBQ from 5.30pm, Performance from 6.30pm
Thursday 23
- Kinder Park Day, 9.45-11am - CASUAL CLOTHES - Please see the Compass event for consent
Friday 24
- Year 1 Park Day, 9.45-11am - CASUAL CLOTHES - Please see the Compass event for consent
- Year 6 Dinner, 6.30pm
Monday 11
- Year 5 Park Day, 9.45-11am - CASUAL CLOTHES - Please see the Compass event for consent
- House Reward, 1pm
Tuesday 12
- K-2 Presentation Ceremony, 9.30am in the Hall
- Year 3 & 4 Park Day, 9.45-11am - CASUAL CLOTHES - Please see the Compass event for consent
Wednesday 13
- 3-6 Presentation Ceremony, 9.30am in the Hall
- Year 2 Park Day, 9.45-11am - CASUAL CLOTHES - Please see the Compass event for consent
Friday 15 - LAST DAY OF 2024 - Device Day & Casual Clothes
- EOY Gathering, 2.45pm in the Hall
End of Year Communication
Please watch Compass for notes about upcoming events. The last 3 weeks of term are always very busy.
Staffing Changes in 2024
We have minimal staff changes in 2024. Mrs Yeo & Mrs Brown will be on maternity leave, and Mrs Hunt has extended her family leave for another 12 months. Mrs Delaney will move from a part time role to full time on staff in 2024. There will also be some movement internally amongst staff which I will explain towards the end of term. Our Youth Minister Gerard is also moving on and we thank him for the great platform he has built to help us create our own Youth Ministry. Thanks also to Grace Cummins who has done a wonderful job as a classroom assistant. We wish her well as she completes her teacher training course.
Miss Kate Jackson will be joining both our staff & St Joseph’s as a relief teacher shared between the schools. We are very grateful to Catholic Education office let us have this extra position as a response to the staffing shortages we are dealing with.
Application for reduction of fees
Parents experiencing significant financial difficulties may apply for school fees assistance. In line with the Catholic Education Office Canberra and Goulburn Archdiocese Fees Policy, no student will be refused enrolment, be excluded, or be disadvantaged because of an inability (as opposed to an unwillingness) on the part of the parents/guardians to meet financial requirements.
Any reductions granted generally apply on a year-by-year basis, i.e., a separate application is required each year.
Based on the information provided in this form I will determine an appropriate level of fee support based upon guidelines agreed to by the Catholic Education Office Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn and Ss Peter and Paul’s and with consistency and in confidence.
If you would like to apply for a reduction in fees, please contact the office for a form.
Online Triple P - Positive Parenting Program
Parents and carers are offered access to free online parenting courses developed in Australian by the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program, thanks to Australian Government funding. The link below guides familiesto specific programs and online resources, assisting with the everyday challenges parents and carers face raising calm, resilient and happy children.
Please be aware that any items that remain in the lost property bin at the end of the year will be washed and donated. Uniforms will go to the second-hand clothing section of our uniform shop. If your child is missing items please come to the front office to check the bin.
The appointment booking sheet for both Testing and Uniform Fittings for our Kinder 2024 students have been emailed to families this week. Please type your child's name into your preferred time to secure a spot.
Sacramental dates for 2024 - Optional for baptised students
- Reconciliation enrolment date - 15th February - this will be Year 3 and above. 4 lessons, typically after school at the parish. Days and dates to be confirmed. As there was no Reconciliation offered this year, our 2024 Year 4 students MUST take part in these lessons prior to FHC.
- First Holy Communion enrolment date - 25th April - This will be Year 4 and above. 4 lessons and a retreat, typically after school at the parish. Days and dates to be confirmed. First Holy Communion will be made at weekend Masses - Sat 1st & Sun 2nd June.
- Confirmation enrolment date - 8th August - This will be Year 6 and above. 5 lessons and a retreat, typically after school at the parish. Days and dates to be confirmed. Confirmation will be made at weekend Masses - Sat 21st & Sun 22nd September.
If your child is baptised under any Christian denomination (not only Catholic) and you would like them to take part in the Catcholic Sacramental program please contact Cassie Harris.
Christmas Appeal - Week 8
As part of our Social Justice work, students are asked to bring non-perishable items to school for donation to our Christmas appeal.
Half will be donated to St Vincent De Paul's Christmas appeal for those in need and half will be put together for a Christmas raffle on carols night, with the funds going towards a second school barbeque for events.
We will have the prize for the class that donates the most items.
Year 3 Reflection Day
On Tuesday of week 6, our Year 3 students worked with our Youth Ministry team to develop a better understanding of God's love and forgiveness. They enjoyed the day playing games, discussing how it feels to forgive and be forgiven as well as worked through what are good choice, bad choices and how to make amends.
All the students had a lovely day and we are so appreciative of our Youth Ministry team taking the time to provide such a valuable experience for our students.
Save the date (6/2/24) if you are able to help as a timekeeper, ribbon distributer, parent relay swimmer or lifesaver.
2024 SPORT TRIALS
Information and registration for individual trials is through the following website >> https://www.sport.cg.catholic.edu.au/
The dates of the trials will be publicised on the webpage and the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn FaceBook Page.
These trials are for Yr 5 & 6 students or outstanding Yr 4 students.
| Sport | Trial/Championship Date | Nominations Open/Close |
|
Basketball 2024 (Boys & Girls) |
Friday 1st December 2023 |
Open 14 Sept Close 24 Nov |
|
Tennis 2024 (Boys & Girls) |
Friday 1st December 2023 |
Open 14 Sept Close 24 Nov |
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The beginning and end of the school day are busy times for pedestrians and drivers outside schools.
You can help keep children safe by remembering the following:
- drop your child off and pick them up on the school side of the road
- never call out to them from across the road - it is very dangerous
- always take extra care in 40km school zones
- follow all parking signs - these help keep your child as safe as possible
- park responsibly even if it means you have to walk further to the school gate
- never double park - it is illegal and puts children at risk
- never do a U-turn or a three point turn outside the school as it puts children at risk of harm
- model safe and considerate pedestrian and driver behaviours to your child
- always give way to pedestrians particularly when entering and leaving driveways.
Our K-2 students had a wonderful day at the Raiders Tag Gala Day last week. There was dancing, drills and games against East Goulburn Public school for all to enjoy. Thank you to our coaches Joel, Sarah, Robbie, John and Deryn!
Congratulations to Bonnie Maxwell of 4M! Bonnie attended the AOGKF Gasshuku in Goulburn on the weekend and competed in the national Championships. Bonnie was successful and is now the 9YO Girls National Champion in Kumite Sparring!
The uniform shop is now ready to provide our summer items for Term 4.
Please order via Qkr, or come to the shop on Wednesday mornings between 9-9.30 if you need to have a fitting.
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT HATS ARE COMPULSORY FOR OUTSIDE PLAY.
Purchasing Uniform Items
- New uniform purchases can be ordered on Qkr. The order will be filled on Wednesdays and sent home with your child.
- If you are wanting to purchase some 2nd hand uniforms please visit the uniform shop during the opening hours. There are good quality pre-loved items at huge discounts available directly from the Uniform shop to cater for all budgets.
- Students must wear Summer Uniform in Terms 1 & 4 and Winter Uniform in Terms 2 & 3.
- How to Order – place order on the Qkr app or write order on a paper bag with cash inside.
- Qkr orders close at 9am daily; please ensure that you place your child's lunch order prior to this time (remember that you can order up to a fortnight in advance). Also check that you have selected the correct day.
- Cancelling Qkr Orders
- If you have placed an order and your child is not at school that day, you can cancel your order prior to 9am and recieve a credit note on Qkr by:
- tapping on the three lines at the top left of the home screen in the app
- Tap "My Receipts"
- tap on the order you wish to cancel
- tap the minus button next to your child/ren's name
- If you need to cancel the order after 9.00am, please call the office or text Di Bennett, Canteen Manager on 0493 599 046 ASAP.
- If the order has already been prepared you may not receive a credit.
- If you have placed an order and your child is not at school that day, you can cancel your order prior to 9am and recieve a credit note on Qkr by:
- No Lunch - if your child realises that they don’t have lunch before 9.30am a phone call will be made to parents asking for lunch to be brought to school. If lunch cannot be brought up to school, then the canteen can make lunch and an IOU slip will be sent home. Please note, only a sandwich will be made from the canteen - no hot food.
- IOUs – If your child brings a canteen IOU slip home, please remember to pay ASAP, either on Qkr (in the canteen 'extras' tab) or in cash. Please check your child's school bag for these, or you can contact the canteen to get your balance.
- There is a $10 limit for over the counter purchases at the canteen; please don't send your child with more than this
Our school counsellor Madi is now on maternity leave. For any questions or concerns please reach out to your classroom teacher or school staff. If your child is needing further assistance this term, we can direct you to appropriate community or private services that can assist your family until the counsellor returns in Term 1, 2024.
Catholiccare has merged with Marymead during the holiday break. There are no changes to our service delivery. The only change you may see will be our official title of Marymead Catholiccare Canberra Goulburn. Please also note our email address will be updated to reflect the new organisation (eg firstname.lastname@mccg.org.au).
Counsellor Referral Link: https://catholiccare.force.com/housing/s/school-referral-form
Parent consent for counselling continues to be required for all primary school students and will be sought and provided via email or phone call. Where parents are separated, we require the consent of both parents. Once the referral has been received by the School Counsellor contact will be made with parents on their next day at Ss Peter and Paul’s to further discuss the referral.
Late Drop Off/Early Pick up and Student Supervision
- Please remember that if you are running late and arrive at school after 9.20am, parents MUST come to the front office and sign their child/ren in.
- Please take particular note of the below student supervision times before and after school
- BELL TIMES - Please come outside of these times if you need to collect your child early:
- School Start 9.20am (Student supervision from 8.30am)
- 1st Break (lunch) 11.25am-12.05pm
- 2nd break (recess) 1.25pm - 2pm
- School Finish 3.20pm (Student supervision at car line until 3.45pm, at bus lines until the last bus leaves)
Car Line & Parent Parking
- We remind parents that car line is the most appropriate and safest place to drop your child/ren off at school in the morning, and pick them up in the afternoon. This is a 'kiss and go' system where you should not hop out of the car. If your child/ren need help to get in and out of the car, or you wish to walk them to their classroom in the morning, we ask that you park on Prince Street (outside car line) and not in car line, the very limited staff parking spaces, or in the all day spaces on Knox Street (see map below).
- At the end of the day when you are lined up on the road at pick up time you are only permitted to be stopped for 2 minutes. If the line is not moving, advice from NSW Police is that parents and carers should drive around the block until they are able to enter the school grounds.
- Please also remember that student supervision at car line is until 3:45pm, so arriving around or after 3:30 will help to ease the congestion at this time. It is not essential that you are at car line before 3:20pm (school finish time).
- Please also remember to leave neighbours driveways clear when waiting to pick your child up at the end of the day, especially if you are waiting behind the bus stop area.
Whole & Partial Day Unexplained Absences
- Any unexplained absence reminders (for both whole and partial days) will be emailed to families on a weekly basis. Please ensure you complete the Compass absentee form via the app in a timely manner. It is a legal requirement that any absence from school has a satisfactory explanation.
- For any partial absences (such as late arrivals NOT signed in through the front office) please adjust the END TIME ONLY to reflect the end time as it is stated on your email (for example: 09.20 AM - 09.28 AM Partial Day - you will need to change the end time in Compass from 5.00 PM to 9.28 AM).
Personal Items, Mobile Phones, and Devices
- Children SHOULD NOT bring toys, personal and valuable items to school.
- Any mobile phones or personal electronic devices need to be handed in to the office before classes start and collected at home time.
Uniform and Equipment
- HATS ARE COMPULSORY EVERY DAY EXCEPT FOR THE 'J' MONTHS (JUNE & JULY).
- Please pack a water bottle for your child/ren. Bubblers are available.
- Please ensure that your child/ren's belongings are labelled clearly
- Lost property is located in the front office
Industry Dance Co.
Goulburn Amateur Swimming Club
Goulburn Workers Club Santa's Mailbox
Santa has dropped a mailbox to Goulburn Workers to make it easier for all letters to make their way to the North Pole this Christmas! Write your letter for Santa and drop it in the Mailbox at McKell Reception to let Santa know what you would like this year. Remember to include your return address so Santa can write back to you! Keep an eye out for the arrival of the Mailbox, coming in November!
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