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Dear Parents
As part of our focus each term on R.O.C.K.S (Respect, Optimism, Courage, Kindness, Safety) you will be hearing a great deal about RESPECT over the next few weeks.
This is respect for ourselves, for each other, for our school and for our wider community. Hence you will understand why we insist that students wear their uniforms perfectly and proudly.
Here are three ideas and attitudes of respect at home that you may wish to discuss with your children at home:
- Start by insisting that siblings treat each other well. Encourage both genders to resolve conflict and disputes using low power methods such as talking things through; give and take and apologising.
- Socialise your sons. It’s easy to excuse boy’s aggressive behaviour as part of being a boy. Yes, their physiology may mean they are more prone to handle disputes physically but that doesn’t mean we accept that. Model for your sons how to resolve disputes in a civil and civilised way.
- Put respect on the agenda. Healthy families talk about the things that matter to them. If respect matters, then you need to hold conversations around disrespectful behaviours – whether they occur in the family or outside of it. Be willing to listen to children’s and young people’s views but also to challenge views that are questionable.
Respect is the core value of a civil society
and that’s also the core value in every healthy, functioning family.
Thank you from Last Term – We raised $808 with the coin line form last term. This money will support needy families in our local area largely through the work of St Vinnies.
PAM - Parent Access Module
Thank you to the majority of parents who have set up and accessed their PAM account. All parents MUST have access to PAM. This is the portal that we will be using for all communications between school and home.
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, anaphylaxis or medical plans for those students identified with these conditions and any other medical conditions such as diabetes or epilepsy. This is to ensure we have relevant information to assist your child with the management of these medical 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.
SCHOOL FEES
Term 3 fees are now due and payable. If you have a direct debit set up 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.
We remind parents to provide the school with a copy of your current Working with Children Card when they are renewed. Reminders have been sent to parents whose cards have expired accoridng to our records. These can be emailed to admin@stclaresofficer.catholic.edu.au
For those who do not have an Working with Children Card we encourage you to apply for one, as only parents with current card will be able to assist with school activities.
Saturday 17 July |
First Eucharist catch up Mass 6pm |
Thursday 22 July |
Confirmation - Parent Night 7pm |
Sunday 25 July |
First Euchairst catch up Mass 10.30am |
Monday 26 July |
Year 3-6 Athletics Carnival |
Friday 30 July |
Winter Sport Program |
Wednesday 11 August |
St Clare's Feast Day |