Dear Parents and Carers

We are rapidly approaching the end of the 2024 school year. A few reminders for everyone:

• All students must have schools hats for outdoor play as per our Sunsmart Policy
• "Up Day" will occur on Monday 9 December, students will be in their 2025 Learning Group from 9am to 10.50am
• 2025 Student Leader speeches are being held from 11.30am to 1pm on Monday 9 December
• Orientation Day for Year 7 2025 students attending SFX is Monday 9 December
• Year 6 Graduation is being held on Thursday 12 December
• Last Day of Term is Tuesday 17 December.  Students will be dismissed at usual time, 3.10pm
• Whole School End of Year Mass will be held on Tuesday 17 December at 9am
• School Office closes on Thursday 19 December for the 2024 year.

We have an abundance of lost property in the school office.  If your child is missing any uniform feel free to come and check the lost property.

School Fees - emails will be sent in the coming days for those familes who have a direct debit set up for their school fees regarding payments over the December/January period.  Any request to change your direct debit must be submitted by Tuesday 10 December so payments can be set up for the holiday break - please email finance@stclaresofficer.catholic.edu.au The school office is not open during January so changes cannot be made after this date.

We also remind families to ensure the school has your current Pension or Health Care Card. If our records indicate your card has expired your 2025 fees will be issued at the full rate.

Important Dates:

Saturday 7 December - Community Carols by Candelight

Monday 9 December - "Up Day" - students in 2025 Learning Grop from 9am to 10.50am, SFX Year 7 2025 Orientation Day 

Wednesday 11 December - Year 6 Gumbuya World Excursion

Thursday 12 December - Year 6 Graduation

Tuesday 17 December -  End of Year Mass & Last day of School for Students

Friday 31 January - Foundation 2025 First Day of School

Monday 3 February - Years 1 to 6 First Day of School