Dear Parents,
Then month of May is devoted to our Lady- Mary the mother of our saviour.
Mary’s wisdom, example and intercession were a special light that helped guide the first followers of her son Jesus. The same is true of Mary in her relationship with us today. What might this mean for us in our own mission in our Catholic schools, parishes, and families? The Spirit continues to animate our lives as messengers of the Gospels. We too are sent out to speak the language of the Gospel in new ways – through every aspect of our lives at both work and home out in the community engaging with others. We proclaim the Gospel as we foster respectful behaviour, cooperation, reverent prayer, through discipline and restorative practices. In all these things, the Spirit is at work in us just as the Holy Spirit descended upon Our Lady. Like the first followers of Jesus, we too can draw close to Mary to be that special light of wisdom and intercession for our needs. In her company, we will come to better know the Holy Spirit, and Jesus, her Son.
Thank you to our parents who in recent weeks have returned their children in their winter uniforms to school for term two. By now all students should be in the full winter uniform. This includes a tie for the boys and a tab for the girls. It is important that our students take pride in wearing their uniform. A reminder that joggers / sports shoes are only to be worn with the sports uniform and not with the regular school uniform. A note should be sent to your child’s teacher should they not be wearing the correct uniform. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.
Over the last two weeks our Year 3 and Year 5 students have completed their Literacy and Numeracy exams. Thanks to their teachers who assisted and prepared the children to sit a formal exam for the first time. A special thanks to Mrs Walsh who co-ordinated the NAPLAN programme for this year. The student’s results will be available mid to late term 3.
At present our teachers are completing assessments in readiness to write their student semester 1 reports. The teachers will be using the Compass Diocesan report format for the writing of each student’s report. Reports will be emailed to parents on Friday 17th June week 8 in time for the parent teacher interviews. In the next few weeks parents will be emailed a link to book an appointment with their child’s teacher during weeks 9 and 10 of this term. It is important that all parents take this opportunity to make an appointment to discuss their child’s progress this semester.
Thank you to all members of our generous community who got behind our Pirate Day on Wednesday in recognition of brain cancer and the fundraising efforts for Demy who is suffering from this terminal disease. The day was an opportunity for our students, staff, and families to assist a family who need our prayers and support as well as learning more about a disease that is impacting on many Australians especially young children. Many thanks to Mrs Roberts for co-ordinating the day for us all.
Our 2022 School Athletics carnival will be held on Friday 10th June at Barton Park North Parramatta. Thanks to our Sports Co-ordinator Mrs Kelly-Hosking whom is co-ordinating the event. Information regarding the carnival will be distributed in the coming days. Please be aware of the deadline for retuning the information sheet regarding permission consent, medical alerts and those parents available to volunteer on the day . Your co-operation in these matters will contribute a most successful day for all concerned. Thank you.
From Monday the 30th May the annual Tell Them From Me Survey for parents students and teachers will open. These surveys provide the school and our Catholic Education Office Parramatta with essential feedback across many aspects of school and community life. All members of the community will have the opportunity to provide feedback on such aspects as the learning and teaching, communication, student wellbeing, parent involvement just to name a few. It is important that as many members of our community complete the survey as the feedback will contribute to future planning and improvement. Please note all feedback obtained through the survey is anonymous.
Have a great week!
Tony Hughes
Principal