FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear SCA families,
One of the most used, motivating and known sayings of Mary MacKillop is:
“Never see a need without doing something about it. (1871).
This Saturday is the feast of St Mary MacKillop. A simple way to celebrate this day would be to discuss the above quote at the family table tonight. If each family were to identify one practical thing they could do to help someone in their community, we would all wake up to a better world tomorrow.
Next week we celebrate the life of another woman of great faith, the Patron Saint of our school. St Clare of Assisi devoted her life to God, leaving her family and their lifestyle behind and following closely in the footsteps of St Francis and his mission. Following Francis’ death, Clare continued to work in the Assisi area, in the church that Francis ‘rebuilt’ and began her own order called the Poor Clare’s. The Poor Clare Sisters still work in Assisi, Italy and around the world.
You will find details of our planned celebrations later in this newsletter.
Our thoughts this week are with Mrs Claire Walsh, who recently fell at school and broke her ankle. She has been ordered to stay at home to ensure the best chance of recovery. Who would have thought teaching was so dangerous! We hope she feels better soon.
Tuckshop
A reminder that the Tuckshop is still operating, but only for lunch orders via the Qkr app. There will be no over the counter sales until we are confident it is safe and responsible to do so.
Special thanks this term to Nina Said, who is managing the Tuckshop while Michelle Wood is on leave.
Travel Advice
All in our community are reminded that the following restrictions are in place:
Students and Staff must quarantine for 14 days from the date of their arrival in the ACT and cannot come to school if they have travelled from:
- Anywhere in Victoria
- A COVID Hotspot
- Overseas
Find up to date information on COVID hotspots in NSW here
Find up to date advice from the ACT Government here
When to Stay Home From School
Thank you for your support in keeping home children who are sick. We understand this can be problematic for some families but appreciate the extra effort parents are making in keeping sick children at home. Please keep your child at home if they are showing any symptoms of sickness. Once your child is well again, they can return to school.
If your child develops any symptoms such as a fever, cough, sore throat or shortness of breath:
Call your GP in the first instance. By calling your GP before arriving they can take appropriate infection control measures.
Call your school to let them know.
In the event of an emergency please dial 000.
COVID-19 Hotlines
If you need advice or have questions concerning COVID-19 please contact:
ACT COVID-19 Hotline – (02) 6207 7244 between 8am and 8pm daily.
Mental Health Support
During this difficult time remember to reach out for support available to you and your children:
CatholicCare – (02) 6162 6100
Kids Helpline – 1800 551 800
Mental Health Line – 1800 011 511
Beyond Blue – 1300 224 636
Lifeline – 13 11 14
Mensline – 1300 789 978
Visit the Headspace website
Hats On
Though it’s still cold, the UV is on the increase so we remind you of the School policy regarding exposure to the sun: Simply stated, from August until May, SCA has a ‘No Hat – No Play’ policy.
Please ensure your child’s hat is clearly labelled with their name.
It was once said…
“Someday everything will make sense. So for now, laugh at the confusion, smile through the tears, and keep reminding yourself that everything happens for a reason.” - unknown
Blessings to you and your family. Take care and go gently.
Matt Egan-Richards