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Dear Parents and Carers
Friday is World Teachers’ Day and a chance to thank the teachers who have made a difference in our lives. The following is one parent’s response:
When God Created Teachers
When God created teachers
He gave us special friends
To help us understand his world
And truly comprehend
The beauty and the wonder
Of everything we see
And become a better person
With each discovery
When God created teachers
He gave us special guides
To show us ways in which to grow
So we can all decide
How to live and how to do
That’s right instead of wrong
To lead us so that we can lead
And learn how to be strong
Why God created teachers
In his wisdom and his grace
Was to help us learn to make our world
A better, wiser place.
By Kevin William Huff
Happy World teachers’ Day – to all the teachers in our lives
Fundraising
Given the impact COVID has had on our community we have decided that all fundraising, including the Market Night, for the remainder of the year will be cancelled. We look forward to next year and are hopeful that circumstances allow us to particpate in these activities in 2021.
After School Pick-up
Thank you to everyone for your patience and understanding as we all work together to facilitate the pick up of 500 students. We remind parents to ensure they remember to social distance when they are waiting at the gates and be mindful of our neighbours when you are parking. For those coming through the carpark to utilise "kiss and drop" we ask that you do not arrive to early. The school students are not dismissed until 3.10pm and we need to allow for children to be picked up frm the ELC at 2.30pm.
Birthdays at School
In the interests of safety for all, we will no longer be able to distribute any gift bags, lollies or birthday treats of any description. Each child will be appropriately acknowledged in their Learning Space. Many thanks for your understanding.
Second Hand Uniform Shop
We are excited by the recent announcements which should enable us to open the Second-hand uniforms shop in the coming weeks. once we have received further information and guidelines from DOSCEL we will provide you with further details.
2021 Planning
As we begin planning for 2021 we ask parents to complete this link to advise us their intentions for 2021. Thank you to those parents who have already provided this information. There is no need to complete it a second time.
Important dates:
Monday 2 November School Closure – students do not attend school No Camp Australia
Tuesday 3 November Public Holiday – Melbourne Cup Day - NO SCHOOL
Wednesday 16 December Final day for students
Every day counts at school – so please ensure your child attends each day provided they are well.
In the event of your child being absent, the school MUST be informed by 9:00am. This can be via email absent@stclaresofficer.cathlic.edu.au, through the Skoolbag app or on the phone 5940 6777. In the case of an unexplained absence, you will be contacted via SMS and then telephone.
While you may email the Learning Group Teacher we also ask that you ensure you also email absent@stclaresofficer.catholic.edu.au as this email is monitored by more than one staff member.
Please note that we are required by law to report unexplained or unreasonable absences to the relevant Government Authorities.
From the Office - October 2020
SKOOLBAG APP -
Updates to the system have been implemented by the company that manages Skoolbag. Unfortunately this has created some issues which have lead to some troubles with the app. We have been advised they are currently working on a update to fix the issues.
Thanks for your patience as we all work through this.
SCHOOL FEES -
Updated Fee statements have been emailed to families. Relevant credits have been applied for camps, swimming and excursions so these statements show the balance owing for 2020.
If your situation has changed meaning you now have a pension or health care card please let us know at the office or email finance@stclaresofficer.catholic.edu.au This can make a substantial difference to you school fees.
Families who have concerns about their financial situation are asked to contact the school via email finance@stclaresofficer.catholic.edu.au, so that we can explore confidential financial support arrangements.
VISITORS TO SCHOOL - For the safety of all, visitors to the school are being kept to a minimum and entrance to the office is only when essential. Please contact the office on 5940 6777 if you have any queries or require assistance.
EARLY PICK FROM SCHOOL - Should you need to collect your child early we ask that parents ring the school once they have arrived at school to collect the child. We will then arrange to bring the child out to you in the "L-Z kiss and drop zone". We remind you that parents are not to leave their car or enter the office area unless absolutely necessary.
Monday 14 December |
Year 6 Graduation |
Wednesday 16 December |
Final School Day for Students |
Friday 18 December |
School Office Closes |