Dear Parents and Carers,

Thank you for a great, although very different Term 3. Despite what is happening in the outside world we have hopefully managed to keep school life as normal as possible for our students. Everyone has been working hard and has earned a well-deserved rest.

Recharge, Reflect, Reset, Restart

We all know the three Rs of school, but what about the four Rs of the holidays? My hope is that everyone in our community experiences a nourishing break over the holiday period and have lots of opportunities to Recharge, Reflect, Reset and Restart! I hope that all families have a happy and restful break. I wish all those who are travelling safe travels. I know that the staff are looking forward to a very well-deserved break. I thank them for the dedication, enthusiasm and passion that they demonstrate daily. We look forward to having everyone return to us safe, happy and healthy next term.

Prayer for the School Holidays

May the holiday be for us 

a time of rest and recreation

to help restore us 

and re-create us 

in your image and likeness, 

as we enjoy

more of the love and presence 

of our families, 

on whom we ask your blessing. Amen. 

Thank you for your ongoing care and partnership in your child’s learning.

God bless.

Rachel Smith

Principal

Principal’s Notes 

Term 4

All students return to school for Term 4 on Monday 10^th October 2022.

Semester 2 Reports

Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) has communicated to schools informing them that general comments will not be required on the Semester 2, 2022 reports. This is in line with other educational jurisdictions and systems. Given teacher workload at present, including staffing pressures across the profession, CECG’s position is to prioritise parent/teacher conferences occurring during Term 4. These meetings provide an opportunity to discuss your child’s progress, their strengths, challenges, and future areas of focus. A Semester Report will be sent home as in previous semesters providing A-E grading and attendance information. Early next term the school will send communication regarding the parent/teacher conferences. 

School Uniform

A reminder that Summer Uniform commences in Term 4, so please check the wardrobe and visit the Clothing Pool, Savvy and Lowes if any items are needed. We will have the usual transition period early in Term 4 to cater for the unpredictable weather.

COVID Update

The restrictions regarding parents in the school remains in place. Catholic Education provide regular updates and the school will advise when there are changes.

National Day of Mourning Public Holiday

As per the announcement made by Prime Minister Albanese, Thursday 22 September has been gazetted as a one-off public holiday, a National Day of Mourning for the death of Queen Elizabeth II.  All CECG schools will be closed on this day.  Business will return to normal for all CECG schools Friday 23 September.