Principal's Message
Dear Parents and Carers
As we reach half way through the first Term 1 of 2025, it has been wonderful to see how well all our students have settled into the school year. I am sure the parents who took the opportunity to meet with their children's teacher last week were given the same information. There was defintely a buzz in the modular as conections were being made.
Today saw a group of keen swimmers represent St Clare's at the Office District SSV Swimming Carnival. We are very proud of their efforts and look forward to hearing of their results.
Next week we begin the Lentern period in the Catholic Calendar. On Tuesday it is Pancake Tuesday, on this day our Parents and Friends Group are organising pancakes for our entire school community. Please ensure your children's dietary requirements are up to date on PAM as this information will be utilised to provide relevant pancakes.
On Wednesday 5 March it is Ash Wednesday, each level in our school will gather on Ash Wednesday for a prayer service. Students will be asked to listen to a scripture reading and reflect on how they can be better people by making good choices and thinking of others. Students may receive a sign of the Cross made from the burnt ashes of the previous year’s Palm Sunday palms. The sign of the Cross is made on the forehead to remind us that we need to turn away from sin and believe in God so that we can share in eternal life with Him.
School Grounds
We remind all parents and carers that the school gates are locked between the hours of 8.50am and 3.00pm. Any visitors to the school must repot to the school office. Likewise, after school the gates close at 3.30pm and we therefore ask familes to have vacated the internal school grounds by this time.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Monday 3 March - Year 2 Incursion
Tuesday 4 March - Year 6 Leaders at Grip Student Leader Day, Pancake Tuesday
Wednesday 5 March - Ash Wednesday
Friday 7 March - School Closure
Monday 10 March - Labour Day Public Holiday
Saturday 22 March - Open Day 10am to 12pm