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Dear Parents and Carers
Happy St Clare’s Feast Day
Today we celebrate the Feast Day of St Clare – our Patron Saint.
Clare was one of the first followers of St Francis of Assisi
and although coming from a wealthy family,
chose a life of poverty and service and simplicity
so that she could dedicate her life to God.
We have much to learn from St Clare –
where a chance to clear our lives of distractions and clutter -
both in real and metaphoric terms
can help us to really identify
what matters in our lives.
St Clare is attribute to being the patron Saint of
eyesight, fine weather and television
(or perhaps all screens – and most applicable in our current need of zoom meetings).
SCHOOL CLOSURE - Monday 16 August is a school closure day. Staff will be participating in Professional Development. Therefore, there will be NO google meets or feedback from teachers on this day but there will be activities allocated that students can complete if they wish.
We have been informed today by Camp Australia that due to the Lockdown Restrictions they are NOT able to provide care on this day.
Following today's announcement of Extension to the current Lockdown, Remote Learning will continue under the current arrangements.
Each year since 1945 the Children’s Book Council Australia CBCA has brought children and books together across Australia through CBCA Book Week. During this time schools and public libraries spend one glorious week celebrating books and Australian children's authors and illustrators.
This year book week is celebrated from the 21—27 August 2021. As part of ‘Book Week’ at St Clare’s a book week parade will be held on Monday 23 August. (Students are invited to dress up as a favourite book character or a costume to match this year’s theme ‘Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds’.
A variety of special activities will be enjoyed by our students in their learning groups during Book Week to celebrate the love of books!
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.
Monday 16 August |
NO SCHOOL - Staff Professional Development Day |
Saturday 21 August |
Confirmation Masses 2pm and 6pm - to be confirmed, dependant on COVID restrictions at the time. |
Monday 23 August |
Book Week Dress Up and Celebrations |
Monday 30 August to Wednesday 1 September |
Year 5 Camp to Grantville |
Monday 6 September |
Year 2 Swimming Program Commences |
All dates and events are subject to COVID restrictions at the time.