From The Principal Week 9
Dear SCA Families,
Our fantastic Fete committee met last night to progress plans for our annual Fete in November. I extend, on your behalf, a sincere thanks to the small group of parents, along with Jo Reed, for the work they have done already.
If you would like to give a hand, please contact the front office, who can put you in touch with Fay Holden, our super-efficient Fete Organiser.
You are Welcome to Join Us
We will be celebrating a successful first semester of 2024 with a whole school Mass, in the school Hall, on Friday (28 June) at 9.15am. Please feel most welcome to join us.
Semester Reports
Individual reports will be available on COMPASS on Friday 5th July.
When reviewing the report with your child you may wish to use the following language. Though the grade indicators are printed on the report, the following may be more meaningful to children.
An E is a starting point, rather than a fail. It means a child is working on the same tasks as everyone else, but is finding Everything in that area a challenge.
A child receiving a D is Developing skills but needs some more support and Direction.
The child who receives a C in a given area is Consistently Coping well with work he or she Can do by themself.
A B is Brilliant because he or she can do a superb job, all By themself.
To get an A is Absolutely Amazing because a child’s work would have to be Awesome All the time.
I am sure that each child will be able to celebrate their successes as well as set goals for next term and beyond.
End of Term Awards
Next Friday (5th July) we will hold our Awards Ceremony at which we recognise the efforts of students during this semester. These awards recognise achievement, school spirit, commitment to improvement and consistency of effort. Within each class there are four distinct awards that can be received by students –
- School Spirit - awarded to students who always: display manners and show respect to others; obey class and school rules; have a positive attitude towards school; willingly volunteer for extra duties; and try to do their best on most occasions.
- Academic Achievement - for exceptional achievement across all or specific areas of the curriculum.
- Effort - commitment to learning through excellent work habits and behaviour, and completing homework and set tasks to the best of their ability.
- Most Improved – for commitment to improving across all or specific areas of the curriculum.
Parents of award recipients have been advised and all other parents are more than welcome to attend the assembly (Friday 5th July 9.00am).
Term Three Starting Date – Tuesday 23rd July
Monday 22nd 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 23rd July.
It was once said…
Our child has a great deal of willpower—and even more won’t power.. unknown
Blessings to you and your family.
Matt Egan-Richards
Principal