From The Principal Week 10
Dear Families,
We have, rapidly it seems, come to the end of the first semester for 2023. It continues to be a privilege to be part of SCA. I have been impressed with the professionalism and dedication of all staff. I wish to thank each of them for their efforts so far this year. I am sure you all join with me in wishing them a well-earned and restful break.
Thank you to the many parents who have supported the school in such a variety of ways. Parents have helped: with the Community Council, welcome BBQ, in the canteen, in reading groups, with excursions, in the classrooms, on special days and events, by attending meetings etc. etc.
Thanks to the children. The staff enjoy coming to work each day because we work with a wonderful group of children.
Enjoy the holidays everyone.
Thank You
It was cold, but it could have been colder. There was a chilling breeze and plenty of rain, but at least I had a wide eave under which to shelter all night. And at least it was just one night. It’s tough enough to do it one night. I can’t imagine living this way every night.
We did it to raise funds to support the battlers in our city. And with your help, just over $800,000 dollars has been raised locally, with all of it earmarked towards items, programs and other forms of assistance for people regularly sleeping rough. Thanks to my supporters for helping me to contribute $8274 towards this figure.
We experienced a small fraction of the privations of homelessness, making the exercise not only practical but experiential. Poverty and homelessness sadly weren’t eradicated and there remains much to do, but they were assisted.
School Fees
Term 2 fees are well overdue. Thank you to the parents who made a time to come and meet with me if they are experiencing a problem financially. If you have not paid your Term 2 fees, please attend to this as a matter of urgency.
Reports
‘The trouble with not having a goal is that you can spend forever running up and down the field and never scoring.’ Bill Copeland.
On Monday you should have received your child’s Semester One report. I am sure that each child will be able to identify their own areas of success, and importantly for their growth, areas for development. Should you have any questions about your child’s report, or any other issues, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s teacher or myself.
Full School Uniform Tomorrow
With our end of semester awards ceremony on tomorrow, all children are asked to wear their full winter school uniform please. (Not sports uniform).
Prayers
Please keep the Graeber family in your prayers this week. Mrs Ally Graeber’s mother, Rhonda, sadly passed away last week. May the Holy Spirit gently support Ally, Kaden (4 Green) and Lacey (1 Red). May Rhonda now rest in the peace of our loving God.
Term Three Starting Date – Tuesday 18th July
Monday 17th July is a pupil free day in all Catholic Primary Schools in Canberra. Teachers will be working together to enhance our planning and teaching strategies. All students will commence Term Three on Tuesday 18th July.
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Blessings to you and your family.
Matt Egan-Richards
Principal