Dear SCA Families,

On Friday 31st March, we will share the fun of the 2023 SCA Colour Day. This is a major fundraising event for St Clare of Assisi.

This year the money raised will be going towards brand new Playground equipment, in both Senior and Junior areas.

To minimise the impact on families, we are combining our school fundraiser, with our Lenten appeal this year. To ensure we share our blessing with those less fortunate than ourselves, we will be donating a percentage of the money raised to Caritas' Project Compassion.

Please take note of the instructions for sponsorship, and jump in to help us build the best playground equipment we can for our children.

Keeping Your Child, and Everyone Else’s Child, Safe

10km per hour…. It’s really quite slow. It’s also the speed which is more likely to keep our kids, staff and community safe. It’s also the maximum speed allowed in the school grounds. Please, be patient, be careful, and be slow.

Left Turn Only… It’s really quite easy. It’s also more likely to keep traffic flowing, which will reduce frustrations and delays for fellow human beings. It’s also the only direction you are allowed to turn, when leaving the school, between 8.45-9.15am and 2.45-3.15pm.

Parent Teacher Interviews

At SCA we strongly believe the job of educating children requires a strong and open partnership between staff and parents/carers. It is vital, therefore, that all families have at least one parent attend parent teacher interview in Week 9 of this term. (Three weeks away.)

Please ensure you have booked your appointment by following the instructions elsewhere in this newsletter.

Swimming Carnival and Water Fun Day

Thank you so much to the many parents and relatives who helped at our Swimming Carnival and Water Fun Day last week. We were worried when few people had nominated before the event, but in true SCA style, we were inundated with helpers on the day. Thank you.

We also thank and acknowledge the help we received from a large number of Student from St Mary MacKillop College. They were a tremendous help on the day, and excellent ambassadors for the College.

Well done to all the students. The cheering and support of team mates was spirited, and the engagement, at school and the pool, was full on by so many students. Well done especially, to those who were a bit nervous, and still had a go. We’re proud of you.

Finally, thanks to the staff. These events don’t just happen by themselves. Thanks to our organising committee, led by Mrs Currey, Mrs Austin, Mrs McCarthy and Mrs Thomson, and to all the staff for working hard all day to ensure the children had an enjoyable and safe day.

Family Week

Time certainly has flown this year. Next week is Week 7 of term. During this week, we try to minimise after school commitments for staff and students to allow everyone to reconnect and focus more on their families. That also means we do not set homework for the week. I encourage everyone to take at least one night next week to gather as a family, with no distractions, and simply enjoy each other’s company. Quiet time with the family is such a blessing in this busy world.

School Fees

Term 1 Fees were due last Friday 3rd March.  

The following payment methods for school fees will be eliminated in 2023 with the migration to a new Finance system:
Direct Debits
Direct bank deposits
BPoint (Credit Cards) 

Please note that the preferred payment methods for the 2023 School Fees will be BPAY, however, you will also have the option of paying with EFTPOS, Qkr and Cash. Your BPAY details can be found on the bottom left hand side of the fee statement.

If you have a direct debit in place, and have not already, please contact Jo McCarthy on 6294 1860 or jo.mccarthy@cg.catholic.edu.au to receive a cancellation form. Alternatively one can be downlaoded from the school website under the school fees tab. 

It is most important that you notify the School regarding any changes to your email address as this is our primary form of communication.

While the Cat’s Away…

I will be away from school today for a CECG Leaders’ Day and then Thursday and Friday while I attend the annual Archdiocesan Principals’ Retreat. During my absence Mrs Jo Reed is in charge.

It was once said…

Lenten blessings to you and your family.

Matt Egan-Richards

Principal