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When God Created Mothers by Erma Bombeck
When the God was creating mothers, He was into His sixth day of ‘overtime when the angel appeared and said. ‘You're doing a lot of fiddling around on this one.’
And God said, ‘Have you read the specs on this order? She has to be completely washable, but not plastic. Have 180 moveable parts...all replaceable. Run on black coffee and leftovers. Have a lap that disappears when she stands up. A kiss that can cure anything from a broken leg to a disappointed love affair. And six pairs of hands.’
The angel shook her head slowly and said. ‘Six pairs of hands.... no way.’
‘It's not the hands that are causing me problems’ God remarked, ‘it's the three pairs of eyes that mothers have to have.’
‘That's on the standard model?’ asked the angel. God nodded.
One pair that sees through closed doors when she asks, 'What are you kids doing in there?' when she already knows. Another here in the back of her head that sees what she shouldn't but what she has to know, and of course the ones here in front that can look at a child when he goofs up and say ‘I understand and I love you' without so much as uttering a word.’
‘God’ said the angel touching his sleeve gently, ‘Get some rest tomorrow....’
‘I can't’ said God, ‘I'm so close to creating something so close to myself. Already I have one who heals herself when she is sick...can feed a family of six on some mince beef...and can get a nine year old to stand under a shower.’
The angel circled the model of a mother very slowly. ‘It's too soft’ she sighed.
‘But tough!’ said God excitedly. ‘You can imagine what this mother can do or endure.’
‘Can it think?"
‘Not only can it think, but it can reason and compromise’ said the Creator.
Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek.
There's a leak’ she pronounced. ‘I told you that you were trying to put too much into this model.’
‘It's not a leak’ said God, ‘It's a tear.’
‘What's it for?"
‘It's for joy, sadness, disappointment, pain, loneliness and pride.’
‘You are a genius’ said the angel.
Somberly God said ‘I didn't put it there.’
Happy Mothers’ Day to all mums – no matter where you are
SAVE THE DATE
On Monday 31 May at 7:00pm
Susan McLean, a world authority on Cyber Safety,
will be running a Parent Workshop on
Keeping Your Child Safe Online.
Please make every effort to attend this session as Susan’s knowledge and tips are invaluable.
OPEN DAYS
St Clare’s will be having Open Days and Tours on:
Saturday 15 May: 10:00 – 12:00
Wednesday 26 May: 3:45 – 5:00
Bookings are essential. Please contact the office on 5940 6777
UNIFORM
Winter uniform is compulsory. Please ensure that the uniform is worn perfectly and proudly. For the girls, this means grey tights (not socks or leggings) and the crossover tie. For the boys, the winter uniform includes the tie.
Students are to wear black leather-type footwear. The sporting-type shoes are only for sport days.
Hair longer than shoulder length should also be tied back.
ARRIVAL AT SCHOOL BEFORE 8:30am
Please note that students are NOT to arrive at school before 8:30am unless they are attending Before School Care. This includes students waiting outside the school gates prior to this time also.
Whole School Assembly
Given the size of the school and our limited space now, whole school assemblies will be held for special events. For Term 2, these will be on:
- Friday 7 May – Mothers’ Day
- Friday 28 May – Catholic Education Week
- Friday 25 June – End of Term – celebration of ROCKS – Optimism
Our current restriction with numbers and spacing (1 person per 2sq m) means that we are currently not in a position to have parents attend our assemblies, however if or when this situation changes, we will certainly let you know.
Each level will also have assemblies on a regular basis where student achievements are acknowledged.
SCHOOL FEES
School fee statements have been emailed to families. Please note that term 2 fees are now due and payable. If you have a direct debit there is no need to do anything.
If you situation has changed and you now have a Pension or Health Care Card please contact the office as we can assist you with your fees.
Likewise if you are having difficulties with fees please contact finance@stclaresofficer.catholic.edu.au to arrange a time for a confidential discussion.
HOLIDAYS DURING TERM
Students enjoy more than 10 weeks holidays each year and therefore we do not encourage students to miss school unless there are extraordinary circumstances. We also acknowledge that there are occasions when family circumstances prevent attendance. These considerations must be taken into account when arranging holidays.
Please complete this form if your child is going to be absent for more than 3 school days. An absence of more than 3 days cannot be entered through PAM.
This form can also be located in the Parent Knowledge Bank on PAM
PAM - Parent Access Module
All parents MUST have access to PAM. This is the portal that we will be using for all communications between school and home. Information regarding excursions will be provided via PAM and parents grant permission for the children to participate in excursions via this portal also. Excusions will be commencing in Term 2, therefore it is VITAL that all parents activate their account if you have not already done so.
If you are having any issues please email admin@stclaresofficer.catholic.edu.au
Here is the link for the St Clare's Parent Access Portal (PAM)
You username is the email address that you have registered with the school. The first time you log in we ask that you use the forgotten password feature to set your own password.
ALL parents must access PAM to receive up to date information and grant necessary permissions. Students will miss out on events if permission is not granted.
MEDICAL INFORMATION - When you update your child's medical information in PAM - PLEASE ensure this is accurate. The school must have current up to date asthma, allergy and anaphylaxis plans for those students identified with these conditions.
SKOOLBAG is no longer being used. To report student absence please use PAM, email absent@stclaresofficer.catholic.edu.au or call 5940 6777
Please ensure the school has your current contact details - this includes address, email, work numbers etc. To update details please email admin@stclaresofficer.catholic.edu.au or call 5940 6777. Through PAM parents are also able to update your child's medical details.
Sunday 9 May |
Mother's Day |
Monday 10 May |
Secondhand Uniform Shop Open |
Wednesday 12 May |
Year 6 and Foundation Class Mass |
Saturday 15 May |
Open Day - Tours available from 10am to 12pm |
Thursday 20 May |
Andrew Chinn Workshop Incursion |
Monday 24 May |
School Closure - NO SCHOOL |
Monday 31 May |
Susan McLean - Cybersafety Parent Workshop |
Monday 14 June |
NO SCHOOL - Queen's Birthday Public Holiday |
Friday 25 June |
Last day of Term 2 |