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PLAIN CLOTHES DAY - FRIDAY 11 March
All students are able to wear plain clothes on Friday
Gold coin donations to the Flood Appeal
Students who have PE or sport on Friday are reminded to wear runners please
This initiative is coordinated by our student leaders
New Playing Field comes on line from Tuesday
At last – we can play on the new area to the south of the property next week.
Over the next few days, each Learning Group will have an orientation of the new playing areas before it is available for general use from next Tuesday.
To ensure the safety of all, there will be certain restrictions in place so that numbers and the style of games are appropriate for the space provided. These restrictions will be reviewed with students and staff on a regular basis. Thus, while all students won’t be accessing the new play area at every recess and lunchtime, there will be many opportunities (including PE sessions) that this will happen.
Landscape works are still being completed on the outdoor classroom and the Aboriginal garden areas and are anticipated to be completed around Easter time.
Fun Food Friday
Is happening this Friday - $1 for a water icy pole. Funds will go the Flood Appeal.
Susan McLean – Cyber Safety Expert
Save the date – Wednesday 16 March. Susan McLean will be running workshops with the Year 3 – 6 students at school and will also have an online parent session on this night at 7pm. Further details will provided next week including the link.
Parent Teacher Meetings
Regulations now allow us to hold Face-to-Face Parent Teacher Meetings. Parents who attend these meetings (& enter any school buildings) must be fully vaccinated and this will be checked on arrival. We will also be offering Virutal Meetings for those who this method suits.
Bookings for Parents Teacher Meetings are made via PAM. Please contact the office if you require any assistance
Tuesday 15 March - Face to Face Meetings - 3.45pm to 7pm
Wednesday 23 March - Online Virtual Meetings - 3.45pm to 7pm
Student Birthday Treats
These can now be reintroduced as an option for parents however we ask that any treat is pre-packaged and small eg: chocolate frog; lollipop; pencil. (Cakes, donuts etc cannot be accepted or shared with students – and will need to be sent home).
Student are expected to wear correct school uniform – including footwear. Please ensure that your child has the correct uniform and that all parts are named. In Terms 1 & 4, the school hat is compulsory. No hat – No play.
For parents needing to purchase uniform this can be done online via the Noone Shop - https://www.noone.com.au/school/st-clares-primary-school/shop
Our Parents and Friends will also be organising times where the Second Hand Uniform shop will be open for parents to have the opporuntity to purchase items.
Uniform Update
We are excited to announce that girls will also have the option of tailored trousers as part of the winter uniform. Noone have advised that they are expecting stock to be in store by May but parents are welcome to preorder now.
Easter Raffle
Dear Parents and Friends,
Our Easter Raffle is back this year, and with our increasing numbers of new families, the prize pool should be bigger than ever. For all our new families (and those who may have forgotten!!!), each family is asked to kindly pop an extra Easter egg/treat/Easter themed item, etc. into their trolley on shopping day to donate to the prize pool. These can be dropped into the Main Office and will be made into hampers. Winners will be drawn at the office on Thursday 7th April with the prizes handed out at the classrooms.
Raffle tickets will be sent home with students later this week, to be sold for $1 each. Please make sure your CHILD’S FULL NAME AND LEARNING GROUP is printed CLEARLY on the ticket stub to ensure they receive a prize if drawn. Donations, correct money and ticket stubs TO BE RETURNED TO SCHOOL NO LATER THAN MONDAY 4th APRIL 2022
Thank-you for your ongoing support and best of luck!!
P & F AGM - Monday 21 March at 9.15am
Our Parents and Friends AGM will be held on Monday 21st March at 9.15am in the Admin building. Anyone attendintg must wear a face mask and be double vaccinated. Certificates must be shown at reception upon entry.
Please find below a description of what each executive role entails along with our 2022 nomination form. If you wish to nominate a committee member, please fill out this form and return to the office before Friday 18th March (forms are also available at the office)
Last Thursday the Foundation students weclomed 6 little visitors......................
They enjopyed lots of cuddles with the 6 King Charles Cavalier Puppies
Congratulations! Swimming Update
A BIG congratulations to Nathan on his results at the Divisional Swimming Carnival today
1st in Backstroke
2nd in Breaststroke
Nathan will now go through to Regionals on 28th March at MSAC
Monday 14 March |
NO SCHOOL - Public Holiday |
Tuesday 15 March |
Parent Teacher Meetings ONSITE |
Wednesday 16 March |
Susan McLean Cycbersafety Workshops Parent Workshop at 7pm |
Thursday 17 March |
St Patrick's Day |
Monday 21 March |
P&F AGM at 9.15am |
Wednesday 23 March |
Parent Teacher Meetings VIRTUAL |
Monday 4 April |
Cross Country for Years 3 to 6 |
Thursday 7 April |
Last Day of Term 1 |
Friday 8 April |
School Closure - NO SCHOOL for students |
Tuesday 26 April |
First Day of Term 2 |
SCHOOL FEES
Term 1 fees are now overdue. Please conatct the school to arrange payment. If you have a direct debit set up there is nothing you need to do, this will continue to process as per the agreement. If you would like to set up a direct debit please email finance@stclaresofficer.catholic.edu.au to request a direct debit form.
For those families who have a Pension or Health Care Card plesae ensure the school has been provided with a copy of your new card when it is received. This will ensure we can apply for the funding to help reduce your school fees.
If your circumstances have changed and you now have a Pension or Health Care Card please ensure you let the office know. We can then send you the relevant forms for completion so funding can be applied for.
PAM - Parent Access Module
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.
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 able to update your child's medical details.
REPORTING AN ABSENCE
To report your child's absence plesae do so via PAM, email absent@stclaresofficer.catholic.edu.au or call 5940 6777