Dear SCA Families,

There has been a fantastic buzz of activity, focus and learning around the school since we returned. Classes have settled into new routines, with children already working to demonstrate new learnings. Thank you to parents for having the children come to school ready to listen and learn, and thanks to all our staff for such a great start to the year.

While attending morning assembly, or dropping off your child, you may have seen the shortest (and cutest?!) member of our staff, Jasper.

Jasper is a 3 year old Cavoodle who supports our Classroom Support Team as a Therapy Dog. He works part-time, usually three days a week, and is warmly welcomed in every classroom he visits. You will find a little more information about Jasper, and the work he does, later in the newsletter.

Community Council

Our first Community Council meeting of the year was held at school last night. I am pleased to introduce to you the 2023 SCA Community Council:

On behalf of our community, I thank each person on the Council who will serve our community this year.

I also extend a sincere and significant vote of thanks to Crystal Tunningley and Heather Cochrane who both finish their terms on the Council this year. Both Crystal and Heather have been generous with their time and wisdom in various roles, significantly as Chair for 3 and 2 years respectively.

Reporting (Walking Together)  

We are determined, as a staff, to walk together with the parents of our students, to provide the best learning environment and opportunities possible. To facilitate an effective partnership, as well as being open to parent communication, we provide a structured program of feedback opportunities for parents.

Please take a run through your calendar, and lock in these dates for later in the year:

Term 1

Interim Reports (sent home on Wednesday Week 8, 22 March)

Parent Teacher Interviews (Week 9, 27-30 March)

Term 2

Learning Journey (Week 8, 13 June)

Reports (posted on Compass on Monday Week 10, 26 June)

Term 3

Three-Way Conferences (Week 2, 24-26 July)

Learning Journey (Week 8, 5 September)

Term 4

Learning Journeys (Week 6, 14 November)

Reports (posted on Compass on Monday Week 10, 11 December)

Year 6 Camp

Plans are being finalised for our Year 6 camp at Jindabyne next week. I am looking forward to attending the camp for two days (Wednesday and Thursday). While I am away at camp, Mrs Jo Reed will be in charge.

Welcome

We warmly welcome Ally and her family to SCA. Ally started in 1 Red on Monday.

Student Leaders

Our Year 6 students spent last Wednesday reflecting on what it means to be a leader, in particular, what lessons Jesus taught us about leadership.

This Friday we commission our Year 6 students as leaders in our school, and wish them every blessing for a wonderful final year of primary school.

Opening Mass

All parents are warmly invited to attend our Opening School Mass this Friday, in the school hall, at 9.30am. At the conclusion of Mass our Year 6 leaders will be commissioned in their important roles.

It was once said…

Smile, it enhances your face value.   

Dolly Parton in ‘Steel Magnolias’

Blessings to you and your family.

Matt Egan-Richards

Principal