COVID Updates

Please note that parents and carers are permitted on school sites or offsite events for the following purposes:

• To pick up and drop off their children without needing to sign in as visitors (this is the only exception to visitors signing in).
• Essential parents and carer meetings with teachers and / or school leadership with a scheduled appointment.
• Attending the office for the purpose of picking up your child if they are unwell.
• Parents/spectators may attend school or external venue events in accordance with the event’s COVID-19 Safety Plan.

Please note the Leadership Team will work throughout the year on ways to organise COVID safe events for parents, including afternoon assemblies and these plans will be communicated to you early next term.

Dismissal Times

A reminder that our dismissal times are no longer staggered, as parents can now access the site. Please take note of the following times:

3.05p.m Dismissal of Bus and After School Care Children.

3.10p.m Dismissal of all other children. Kindergarten parents are to collect their children from the cement area, near the back of the Kindergarten rooms. All other children will be brought to the cement area by their teacher for dismissal.

In the event of severe weather children may be collected from their classrooms from 3.00p.m

Farewell Mrs Lindner!

Tomorrow we farewell Mrs Shay Lindner, as she and her husband Nathan prepare for the exciting journey of parenthood. We wish Shay all the very best on her new ventures and are looking forward to the arrival of her precious baby.

Farwell Shay, we will miss you! 

Congratulations to Mr Bill Whittle who was successsful in obtaining the role of Middle Leader 2 in Mrs Lindner's absence. Ms Renee Maguire will fulfil the role of Middle Leader 1 and we welcome her back to the Leadership Team. 

Technology Update

A limited number of students have sought permission to have a phone at school, for the purpose of safety when walking home. Such devices, like phones and smartwatches are to be turned to modes that will not interrupt the course of learning or playing throughout the school day. Students are directed to keep phones in their bags, if not they will be sent to the office for safe keeping. Thank you for your ongoing support regarding technology.

Sport uniform Reminders

• Plain white, ankle length socks (anklet socks are not permitted)
• Joggers with laces or Velcro (coloured runners are acceptable)
• Please note: The school hat is to be worn before and after school, at breaks, PE and Sport

A royal blue jacket may be worn over the sloppy joe for extra warmth. This also may be worn over the normal summer or winter uniform.

Birthdays

Could we please ask that if you are sending in birthday treats that they are fully sealed and individually wrapped to avoid cross contamination. Teachers are aware of children will allergies and food intolerances and will ensure they receive an appropriate treat.

All birthday treats will be sent home for consumption. 

Returning to school with an injury

Any student returning to school with an injury e.g., broken leg is required to have a medical clearance and the school then needs to complete a risk assessment prior to a return to school. This is to ensure we can best support your child.

Staff Professional Development

“ Those who dare to teach, never cease to learn” John Cotton Dana

23/3 Ms Sartor at St Paul’s Albion Park- Leading Literacy Initiatives  (Instructional Coach)

24/3 2pm Mr Farrugia attending Learning in Leadership Course

23/3, 24/3 Ms Frew attending Phonics Training

25/3 Mr Farrugia attending Assistant Principal Day 

30/3 Ms Frew at Beginning Teachers Professional Development

31/3 St Pius X Leadership Team meeting on site

All teachers will be participating in ongoing Collaborative Planning Meetings with the Instructional Coach Ms Sartor, aimed at improving student outcomes.

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