We are almost halfway through the term and I hope heading for some warmer weather, so please make sure your child has a hat to wear. We have many in lost property without names on them; I am happy for your child to take one and put their name on it if they need one.

SCC Meeting

The School Community Council met in Week 3 and spent a good part of the meeting looking at the ideas and proposals the architects have for our Master Plan. The plan targets ideas allowing for enrolment growth, car parking & drop off, upgrading buildings, walkways to move around the school and outdoor learning areas. The plan’s focus is on rebuilding the two oldest buildings in the school -the chapel/music room and the Kinder/Admin block. These buildings have major maintenance work needed and the recommendation is they be demolished and replaced with more modern purpose built buildings. It would be a staged process of rebuilding these areas. With growing enrolments the plan also adds scope for more classrooms to be built. Plans are in the very early stages and when a more concrete proposal is put forward I will share it with the school community. We will then begin talks with our Head Office in Canberra on how to finance the work. We are very lucky to have such a large block of land for the school. It gives room to build and still have an open-spaced play area.

Walkathon Fundraising

Lots of money is coming in for the Walkathon and we have already made a down payment on getting the shade structures for the two play areas up before the summer is upon us. With these and our new mural our playground will look very smart. We are very grateful to the school community for their support of this project.

Student Progress

There are no official interviews or written reports done on student progress this term. Staff are always happy to discuss your child’s progress. You email anytime through Compass to set up a phone call or in person interview.

Parent attendance at school activities - This term because of the rising number of COVID-19 cases we have been asked by Catholic Education Head Office to limit parents/visitors at school, mainly for indoor events. Because of this directive we will not be able to have parents and carers at assemblies, masses, etc until further notice. We sincerely apologise for this turn in events and hope to be able to welcome you back soon.

Staying home when sick and hygiene requirements - Students and visitors must not attend school if they are unwell and will be sent home if they any have symptoms of COVID-19. All staff, visitors and students should at all times maintain appropriate hand and respiratory hygiene.

Household Contacts – Students are required to follow NSW Health directions when they are deemed a household close contact and must notify the school to advise they are a household contact.  It is strongly recommended that a household contact works or studies from home where it is practical to do so. A household contact must wear a face mask in any indoor setting that is not their own home, if they are aged 12 years and over. Mask wearing for students in primary schools is at the discretion of the student and their families, and is not recommended for children in Kindergarten to Year 2. Where a student attends school they must undertake a COVID test prior to returning to school and may only attend school if they have no symptoms.

Communication - We will communicate to the school communities when a significant number of cases are recorded. Staff and students who are affected should comply with the appropriate public health advice, dependent on their exposure level. Staff and students who are not directly affected can continue attending school unless they have symptoms of COVID-19.

We are busily preparing for our long-awaited school play, Superkids! The Musical!

This musical comedy has been scheduled since 2020, but had to be postponed twice due to COVID regulations. Keep your fingers crossed... we hope to finally bring this wonderful show to real audiences in Week 9 of this term. 

Each major character is being played by two students. This "double cast" of actors will allow us to have a "Thursday Team" scheduled to perform on Sept 15, and a "Friday Team" who will perform on September 16. Double casting helps us to give twice as many Year 5&6 students the chance to experience the preparation, focus and excitement of live stage performance. It also allows us to say "THE SHOW MUST GO ON" if one actor becomes unwell, as their well-prepared counterpart can fill in.  

The story follows young Nigella, an optimistic dreamer who suffers teasing from a goofy gang of school bullies. After accidentally discovering strange and unique Superpowers, what could possibly go wrong? Come along to find out! 

Every class is involved in at least one song performance. (The Kindies are doing amazing work at rehearsals already!) 

Mr. Angus is directing the cast and classes in their Drama and Music sessions while the whole SsP&P staff is pitching in to help with scenery, props, and more. 

Families will be asked to help out a bit with their own child's costume preparation. These simple items (costing little or no money) will be a fun project to create together if families don't wait until the last minute, so look for information that will be coming soon.

Parent/Carer volunteers are wanted for larger costume projects that will be prepared at school over the next few weeks. Please contact the school office or Mr. Angus if you are interested in giving a bit of time towards costume prep.

We can't wait for opening night! And remember, it's bad luck to say "good luck" to an actor, tell them to "Break a leg" instead!

Confirmation 

Last week many of our year 6 students started their studies for confirmation. Through Confirmation, the Holy Spirit gives us the increased ability to practice our Catholic faith in every aspect of our lives and to witness Christ in every situation. 

Please keep all these students in your thoughts and prayers in the coming week as they prepare for this special sacrament. 

Feast of the Assumption - August 15th

Monday the 15^th of August was The Assumption of Mary, when we celebrate Mary, the Mother of Christ, who was taken physically and spiritually into heaven to live with her son, Jesus Christ, forever.

Students from years 3 to 6 were able to attend an Assumption Mass Tuesday in our school Chapel with Father Joshy. 

LOCAL RETREAT FOR YEARS 5-7

Congratulations Northern Region Athletics Champions!

Congratulations and Well Done!

Sitting (L-R): Lucy, Oliver, Hunter, Darcie, Thomas, Halle, Koda, Jayde, Charlie K, Archie, Charlie Hu.

Standing (L-R): Aileen, Lexie, Isabelle, Ryan, Noah, Ruby, Audrey, Gracie, Jonas, John, William, Lucas, Alexis, James

Congratulations Molly Dillon, our Mercy Values Award Winner!

We have been getting a large amount of forgotten lunches and unpaid IOUs. This is a huge strain on the canteen manually and financially. Below are a few procedures put in place to keep the canteen running smoothly and effectively.

• How to Order – place order on the Qkr app or write order on a paper bag with cash inside. 
• QKR! Orders – are due by 9.30am on the day. Please remember that you can order the night or days before. Also check that you have selected the correct day. 
• Cancelled QKR! Orders - if you have placed an order and your child is not at school that day, you can cancel your order by going into “activities” and click on the minus icon before 9.30am. If you need to cancel the order after 9.30am you need to call the office or text Di on 0417 688 472 ASAP. If the order has already been prepared or made you may not receive a credit. 
• No Lunch – if your child realises that they don’t have lunch before 10.00am a phone call will be made to parents. If lunch cannot be brought up to school, then the canteen can make lunch and an IOU will be sent home. If they realise after 10.00am a phone call will be made but only a sandwich can be made from the canteen no hot food. 
• Unpaid IOUs – please remember to pay your IOUs ASAP, either on Qkr or cash. Please check your child's school bag for these.

Hi, my name is Mark Holberton and I am pleased to be working with the students, staff and families at Ss Peter and Paul’s. I am here to provide therapeutic counselling to students and families and to work alongside school staff regarding student welfare and classroom issues.

When will I be at the school: I will be at the school every Wednesday

How can you can refer your child to the student and Family Counsellor: Speak to your teacher, complete the online referral form, or email me at mark.holberton@catholiccare.cg.org.au.

Remember to pick up or buy your SPPFC Beanie from the school office between 9.20 and 3.20 on school days! 

Beanies cost $20 each. Please bring correct change when purchasing at the office.

Please remember if you are checking STFA draw online - check it weekly as there are sometimes changes to times and venues.

You can find the draw online here: https://websites.mygameday.app/assoc_page.cgi...

We will also post game details each week to our club Facebook page.

Game times - Saturday 20.8.2022

Under 6s Vs MBK White 10:45am at GUNNING

Under 7 Blue Vs Marulan White 9:50am Field A4 Cookbundoon

Under 7 Maroon Vs Wollondilly Soldiers 9am Field A1 Cookbundoon

Under 7 Kindy Legends (Girls) Vs Stags Pink 10:40am Field A2 Cookbundoon

Under 7 Pink (Girls) Vs Wollondilly 10:40am Field A4 Cookbundoon

Under 7 Purple (Girls) Vs Stags Blue 10:40am Field A3 Cookbundoon

Under 8s Vs Stags Black 9am Field 9A Cookbundoon

Under 9s Vs Marulan Green 12pm Field 9A Cookbundoon

Under 9 Matildas (Girls) Vs Wollondilly 10am Field 9C Cookbundoon

Under 10s Vs Stags Blue 12pm Field 7 Cookbundoon

Under 11 Matildas (Girls) Vs Stags Blue 9am Field 6 Cookbundoon

Under 13s Vs Wollondilly 10:15am Field 3 Cookbundoon

Remember to post your player of the week to Facebook if possible!