FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear SCA Families,
In these days we might ponder how each of us responds to overwhelming negativity, fear and despair. As we edge closer to Easter, I wonder what thoughts were going through Jesus’ head as he edged closer to Jerusalem and then Calvary. He must have felt many of the emotions that we are feeling now, but deeper and more severe.
That is why God became human — to reassure us that all we feel and fear, he knows and understands. He has been there and done that.
I hold you all close in my prayers.
How Do We Know What’s Happening?
Not only has everything about school (and everywhere else) changed, but we don’t know for how long. We also know it could change again with very little notice.
Please know the following:
- Updates will be shared via SZapp. This will be our main form of communication. Please do NOT believe everything you see on the TV, Face Book, Social Media, or even hear from other well-meaning parents. If unsure, refer to our messages. If still unsure, please contact the school directly.
- I will be available to all parents regarding any matter, every day.
- We will stay connected. On each school day, your child’s teacher will have contact with your child.
- The Newsletter will be published each week of term, even next week.
- You do not have to be your child’s teacher.
Give them some structure and boundaries at home, and gently encourage them to take on more responsibility.
If it’s causing tears at home, ask the teacher about what really matters, and focus on that.
Love them, read to and with them, involve them in domestic duties, exercise with them, sing with them, learn a new skill with them, play with them, have fun with them, assure them, and yes, support them with their school directed learning.
What is Happening at SCA (until otherwise notified by us via SZapp)
Thursday 2 April – Friday 3 April
- Remote Learning delivered for all students.
- Parents strongly urged to keep children home.
- Limited teacher supervision for students whose parents are unable to be at home.
- OSHC open before and after school.
Monday 6 April – Thursday 9 April
- Pupil Free Days for Staff Professional Learning
- No Remote Learning.
- Parents strongly urged to keep children home.
- Limited supervision for students whose parents are unable to be at home. This will be provided by our OSHC team, and not by teachers. Please advise us by Thursday 2nd April, 5pm on sca@cg.catholic.edu.au if you require care.
- OSHC open before and after school.
Friday 10 April – Monday 27 April
- School Holidays
- SCA OSHC Vacation Care will be OPEN (unless closed by the government)
Tuesday 28 April – Friday 3 July
- Term 2 – Remote Learning
- Remote Learning delivered for all students.
- Parents strongly urged to keep children home.
- Limited teacher supervision for students whose parents are unable to be at home.
- OSHC open before and after school.
Vacation Care
We have a wonderful team who take such brilliant care of our kids year round at Before, After and Vacation Care.
At this stage we are definitely OPEN for Vacation care this coming holidays. We will only change that if directed to.
It was once said…
“It is not what you do for your children, but what you have taught them to do for themselves, that will make them successful human beings." – Ann Landers
Blessings to you and your family.
Matt Egan-Richards
Principal