From The Principal Week 7
Dear SCA Families,
As the days grow longer and the warmth of the sun gently coaxes nature to awaken from its winter slumber, we too find ourselves entering a season of renewal and growth. Spring is a time of new beginnings, a season that mirrors the fresh opportunities that lie ahead for our school community.
In the classroom, this season offers us the chance to approach our learning with renewed energy and curiosity. Just as the flowers blossom and the trees regain their vibrant green leaves, our students are encouraged to blossom in their own right—exploring new ideas, embracing challenges, and nurturing their individual gifts. Spring reminds us that learning is a continuous journey, one that flourishes when we are open to growth and change.
But growth is not limited to academics alone. Spring also invites us to cultivate and renew our relationships within the school community. It’s a time to foster deeper connections with our peers, teachers, and families, strengthening the bonds that make our school a vibrant and supportive environment. Just as the garden flourishes when tended with care, so too do our relationships when we invest time and kindness in them.
Let this season inspire us all to approach each day with a spirit of hope and renewal. May we take this opportunity to not only grow in knowledge but also in compassion, understanding, and respect for one another. Together, let’s make the most of this beautiful season, nurturing the seeds of learning and friendship that will continue to grow throughout the year.
Wishing you all a joyful and enriching Spring and final weeks of Term Three.
Fathers Day Breakfast
Thanks to the Parent Network, staff and volunteers for all your help with our Father’s Day Breakfast last Friday. We started cooking at 7.00am and kept on cooking! 600 rolls, 12 loaves of bread, 540 eggs, 40kg of bacon and 380 sausages. Phew! What a great community event. Special thanks to Fay Holden, the Parent Network, our Front Office crew, staff and all the parents who assisted. Events such as these help to build our fantastic community spirit.
Summer Uniform
Summer Uniform commences in Term 4, so please check the wardrobe and visit the Clothing Pool, Lowes or Working Gear if any items are needed. We will have the usual transition period early in Term 4 to cater for the unpredictable weather.
A reminder that black leather school shoes are an essential item of uniform. Several parents comment that their Year 6 child only has one term left at school. However, students also need black school shoes in high school
Dos and Don’ts on School Grounds- I draw your attention to the following ACT Legislation regarding dogs on school grounds (Domestic Animals Act 2000) - Prohibited places (1) A person must not take a dog into the grounds of a child-care centre, preschool or primary school unless— (a) a keeper of the dog resides in the grounds; or (b) the dog is taken into the grounds with the permission of the principal or person in charge of the child-care centre, preschool or primary school.
- Please also bear in mind that, in line with Catholic Education policy (CE Policy “Smoking Free Environment), smoking is prohibited in all areas of the school grounds, including the car park.
All CECG schools are designated smoking free environments. Smoking is prohibited in all CECG school environments, including but not limited to: school facilities, buildings, grounds, sports fields, vehicles on school grounds and car parks. All students, staff, other authorised persons and visitors are informed that schools are smoking free environments. - Drive Safely - ACT Police advise (https://www.police.act.gov.au/road-safety/safe-driving/speeding) that in shared zones (such as our school carpark) where pedestrians and vehicles have access; motorists must not exceed 10km/h and must give way to pedestrians.
Fete – Friday 15th November
Excitement is already building with our Fete coming up later in the year. Please set it aside in your calendar, knowing it promises to be a fun-filled family afternoon. (Of course if you can also help in the lead-up, you can share in the pride of contributing to our great SCA community.)
Winter Sports
Congratulations to many of our students who have been playing a range of sports over the winter months. Many parents have also been involved in coaching, umpiring/refereeing and managing teams. Thank you to all our players, coaches, officials and supporters for a very successful season. We are happy to hear about any great results to put in the Newsletter.
Extravaganza – Two Weeks to Go
Our biennial show promises to be spectacular.
Everyone in our community is invited to attend; you don’t need to have a child involved. Please see details later in the newsletter on how to book a ticket.
Learning Journeys
Next week, on the afternoon of Tuesday 10th September, our classrooms will be open for all family members to visit and see what has been happening in your child’s classroom this term.
Your child will take you on a journey, sharing their learnings so far, as well as some of their challenges. Class teachers will be present to say hello. If you think you might need a one-on-one conversation with your child’s teacher, please speak with them to arrange a mutually convenient time.
We hope to see many families visiting us next Tuesday from 3.00pm – 4.30pm.
Trailer Repairs
Thank you to Suzie and Damien from Better Trailers, who so generously and quickly repaired our school trailer. It is greatly appreciated.
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Blessings to you and your family.
Matt Egan-Richards
Principal