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Dear Parents and Guardians
Our traffic issues are concerning to us all and have been complicated by building works, extra workers’ vehicles parked in the street, weather conditions (as on Friday when it rained just prior to pick-up time) and general school traffic.
As the children become more familiar with the routines, this will speed up a little – but there will always be traffic.
We are in consultation with the traffic engineers from Cardinia Shire and also SFX to see what can be done on a grander scale.
In the meantime, we do rely on your patience and understanding and always ensure that you travel at a safe and slow speed when in the school grounds and surrounding areas.
We ask that parents do NOT line before 2:50pm – this only leads to further congestion of traffic on Majestic Drive
Some ways around the delay:
- Drive and walk – Park further away where the traffic is clearer and arrange to meet your children at an agreed point or at the pedestrian gate. The chance to walk together is a great opportunity to hear about the school day and to build in some exercise.
- Leave home a little later – by leaving home a few minutes later could be the difference between waiting in line or driving straight through. The staff supervise children until every child is collected or alternatively, waits in the office.
- With older children particularly, have them meet you at a designated area some distance from the school where they can walk and still be safe.
Parent Teacher Interviews will be held on Monday 1 March and Thursday 4 March.
There will be more information on this next week as we are looking to offer parents the option of these being on-site or virtually. We need to have our COVID plan approved before we can release the final details.
Student Leaders
Congratulations to the following students who are our leaders for 2021:
School Leaders: Evie Rook & Mia Kelly
Agnes House (Orange) Leaders: Lily Davey & Maggie Onye
McKillop House (Purple) Leaders: Brodie Darvell & Toby Micallef
Francis House (Blue) Leaders: Ekam Grewal & Amulya Dileepa
Patrick House (Green) Leaders: Chris Beshay & Eva Fernand
BIRTHDAYS:
These are wonderful times for celebrations and given we will have a number of birthdays over the course of our lives, it’s important that any acknowledgement is appropriate and not an interruption to student learning. Following COVID protocols though, we are not in a position to distribute gifts to the other children.
From the Office - February 2021
REPORTING STUDENT ABSENCE
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.catholic.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.
Please note that we are required by law to report unexplained or unreasonable absences to the relevant Government Authorities.
SCHOOL FEES - School fee statements have been emailed to families. If you would like to set up a direct debit please contact the office for a form.
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.
Please check which day you child's class has their Single Subjects
Students are to wear the sports uniform on the day they have PE ONLY
ART | PE | MUSIC | PERFORMING ARTS | JAPANESE | |
Foundation DA | Friday | Friday | Tuesday | Tuesday | |
Foundation HR | Friday | Friday | Tuesday | Tuesday | |
Foundation KK | Tuesday | Tuesday | Friday | Friday | |
Foundation KG | Tuesday | Tuesday | Friday | Friday | |
Year 1 AO | Friday | Friday | Tuesday | Tuesday | |
Year 1 CH | Tuesday | Tuesday | Friday | Friday | |
Year 1 AY | Friday | Friday | Tuesday | Tuesday | |
Year 1 LD | Tuesday | Tuesday | Friday | Friday | |
Year 2 AF | Friday | Friday | Tuesday | Tuesday | |
Year 2 LR | Friday | Friday | Tuesday | Tuesday | |
Year 2 RW | Tuesday | Tuesday | Friday | Friday | |
Year 2 MA | Tuesday | Tuesday | Friday | Friday | |
Year 3 SC | Wednesday | Wednesday | Wednesday | Wednesday | |
Year 3 AJ | Wednesday | Wednesday | Wednesday | Wednesday | |
Year 3 LP | Wednesday | Wednesday | Wednesday | Wednesday | |
Year 3 SF | Wednesday | Wednesday | Wednesday | Wednesday | |
Year 4 KC | Thursday | Thursday | Thursday | Tuesday | |
Year 4 TP | Thursday | Thursday | Thursday | Tuesday | |
Year 4 CP | Thursday | Thursday | Thursday | Tuesday | |
Year 5 DG | Thursday | Thursday | Thursday | Tuesday | |
Year 5 NC | Thursday | Thursday | Thursday | Tuesday | |
Year 5 TT | Thursday | Thursday | Thursday | Tuesday | |
Year 6 GV | Tuesday | Wednesday | Wednesday | Wednesday | |
Year 6 CR | Wednesday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Wednesday |