St Pius X Catholic Parish Primary School Unanderra eNewsletter

SCHOOL NEWS

Staff Development Day

The staff will be participating in a STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY on FRIDAY 25th SEPTEMBER.

Therefore the last day of Term 3 for students will be on Thursday 24th September.

Arrival and Dismissal Concerns

Over the past few weeks we have had an increasing number of issues raised by

parents, residents and staff regarding near misses and unsafe parking and crossing

practices outside the Cummins Street office gate and the parking lot on the old

Wests Gym site. This is of great concern as the safety of our students is our number one priority.

We are currently in discussion with the police, Service NSW and

Western Suburbs leagues Club to look at changes that will minimise the risk to students, parents and other road users.

Please be alert and exercise the utmost caution at arrival and

dismissal times.

Parking Rangers

Council Rangers made one of their regular visits at school drop off yesterday.

A few tips for keeping children and others safe around our school.

Be aware of parking signage around the school

“The most common parking signs in school zones are 'No Stopping' and 'No Parking' signs.

No Stopping

A No stopping sign means that in the area in the direction of the arrow you must not stop your vehicle at any point on the road or kerb, unless there is a medical or other emergency.

No Parking

You must not stop for more than two minutes in a No Parking area. You must remain in or within 3 metres of the vehicle.

The practise of driving off gutters restricts traffic flow and creates danger for pedestrians and residents. We ask that you exit the car park via the designated exit and be mindful of parking people in.

If you are crossing Cummins Street please do so outside the school gate.

If you are utilising this No Parking area please get your child out at the kerb not out into the traffic.

Thank you to those parents who continually exercise the utmost care when accessing the school. Every child’s safety is everyone’s concern.

Premiers Reading Challenge

We have some more results from The Premiers Reading Challenge:

Elisabeth S(4B) completed the 3-4 Challenge and the 5-6 Challenge.

Josh S(2B) completed the k-2 and the 3-4 challenges.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!

ICAS 2020 English and Science Results

Please find below some ICAS results, more results will be coming next Term.

Our school did extremely well across both subjects with Years 2, 4, 5 and 6, achieving above the average of those students who participated across Australia in English, and Years 4 and 6 achieving above the average of those students who participated across Australia, in Science.

English Results:

Yr 2:

Participation - Rome G

Credit - Isaac L and Hudson O

Yr 3:

Participation - Izabel B and Mia H

Yr 4:

Participation - Maximus O, Ruby H and John C

Credit - Joseph F and Katelyn H

Merit - Eva B

Distinction - Coen H and Xavier O

Yr 5:

Participation - Scarlett D

Credit - Ava H

Yr 6:

Merit - Ellie C

Distinction - Christian Y

Science Results:

Yr 2:

Participation - David C and Dexter P

Credit - Isaac L

Merit - Hudson O

Yr 3:

Participation - Izabel B

Credit - Ryan Y

Merit - Max W

Yr 4:

Participation - Ruby H, Lucas B and Gabriella M

Credit - John C, Matthew D and Maximus O

Distinction - Joseph F

High Distinction - Coen H and Xavier O

Yr 5:

Participation - Scarlett D

Yr 6:

Participation - Ellie C

Merit - Christian Y

Distinction - Luke D

Understanding of the award categories:

High Distinction - the top 1% of participants

Distinction - the next 10% of participants

Credit - the next 25% of participants

Merit - the next 10% of the participants

Participation - for all remaining participants

From The Parent Handbook

Uniform Requirements

Girls’ Uniform Summer - Steel blue dress with red trim, red ‘v’ neck sloppy joe with embroidered crest, royal slouch hat with emblem, grey cotton blend socks and black shoes.

Boys’ Uniform Summer - Grey ‘blockers’ shorts, school blue shirt with embroidered crest, grey ankle style socks, black shoes, sloppy joe and hat.

General Reminders for children

- Wear the correct school/sport uniform in a neat manner at all times.

- All sport footwear should be jogger style, with laces or velcro. Coloured joggers are acceptable.

- No high-top style runners

-All sports socks must be plain white, ankle length socks. No brand names or anklet socks are to be worn.

- No jewellery except for studs or sleepers (one per ear lobe), watch, religious medal or signet ring.

- No nail polish or make up is permitted.

- School hat is to be worn before and after school, during breaks, PE and Sport.

- Extreme haircuts and coloured hair are not permitted.

- Long hair MUST be tied back.

- Hair, uniform and appearance should be in such condition, only to invite positive comment.

All items of clothing are available from Lowes, Westfield Figtree or our Second Hand Uniform Shop, where items are $5 (Please enquire at the office)

Mental Health Awareness Month in October 2020

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