We respectfully acknowledge the Ngunnawal people, the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and learn, and pay respect to the First Nations Peoples and their elders, past, present and emerging.
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Dear Families,
Under direction of Catholic Education, Canberra & Goulburn (CECG), St Clare of Assisi is migrating to a new finance system, which will integrate with the Compass Parent Portal and Compass App. It is anticipated that SCA will begin to use this system by the end of this term.
The move to the new system will increase the integration of the school finances into Compass, with parents/caregivers also having visibility of financial transactions within Compass.
There will be changes to the design of fee statements, which will include a newly assigned BPAY Biller Code and Customer Reference Number (CRN), that will be issued to you once the system has migrated on your Term 3 fee statements.
The payment of school fees directly into a school bank account will no longer be possible in the new system, and the school bank account is being centralised across CECG. If you make regular payment of school fees via Direct Debit, please note that these have been cancelled and you will need to ensure that you move to an alternative payment option.
From next week, BPAY will be the preferred payment method for the payment of student tuition fees and levies. Most banks allow for regular recurring payment to be made via BPAY. For more information on how to enable ongoing payments using BPAY, please speak to your bank.
To assist with a smooth transition to the new system, please ensure that the school is aware of any updated contact details for your family.
We appreciate your support during this transition. If you have any questions, please contact our school’s friendly front office team.
Thank You
Thank you to those who have sponsored me so far for the Sleepout. As a school we collectively raised over $1000 in cash donations today. Tomorrow night I’ll forsake my mattress and warm room for a sheet of cardboard and some concrete, and hopefully and eve, at the National Museum.
If, before the end of the financial year, you were thinking of throwing a few dollars towards a great cause, now is your chance. www.ceosleepout.org.au/fundraisers/mattegan-richards
Semester Reports
Individual reports will be available on COMPASS on Monday 26th June.
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 Thursday (29th June) at 9am 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.
Staff Absences
As winter has begun we are at that time of the year where there is a lot of sickness around. We have had a number of staff away in the last week and unfortunately, there are times when we are unable to provide relief teachers due to demand. In these times, we do our utmost to cover the class with other staff members, however there may be situations where your child may be placed in another class for the day with set work.
WWVP
Just a reminder to anyone coming in to the school to help that you must have your WWVP card on you. Although you sign in when you arrive and record the WWVP card number and we have a photocopy of this, if we are audited whilst you are in the school building, you must be able to show the card. If you are unable to, you will be given a personal fine and the school will also be fined. Thank you so much for your cooperation with this compliance.
Leaving SCA?
Don’t forget to let us know if you are planning to leave St Clare of Assisi at the end of the year. (Year 6 exempt of course!) We will soon commence the process of planning enrolments and class numbers for next year.
Preaching to the Converted – but can we do more?
If you are reading this newsletter, you probably do so each week. Family lives are busy; I know it is in my household, and it is important to keep up to date with what’s happening in your school.
Last week a parent complained that they weren’t told about an event for her child’s class. She was right; we didn’t call her on the telephone to let her know.
Instead we informed all families about it in every newsletter for three weeks. It was also on the calendar which is always accessible on the school website.
However, I know we don’t always get it right. If you can suggest ways in which we can improve our communication, please let me know. My email address is matthewer@cg.catholic.edu.au, our phone number is 6294 1860, or you could even drop in to have a chat. I’d love to hear from you.
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.
It was once said…
Blessings to you and your family.
Matt Egan-Richards
Principal
Finance Transformation: Notice of Finance System Changes
In partnership with Catholic Education, Canberra & Goulburn (CECG), St Clare of Assisi Primary School is migrating to a new finance system, that will integrate with the Compass Parent Portal and Compass App. It is anticipated that St Clare of Assisi Primary School will begin to use this system in July, 2023.
The move to the new system will increase the integration of the school finances into Compass, with parents/caregivers also having visibility of financial transactions within Compass.
There will be changes to the design of fee statements, which will include a newly assigned BPAY Biller Code and Customer Reference Number (CRN), that will be issued to you once the system has migrated in July 2023 on your Term 3 fee statements.
The payment of school fees directly into a school bank account will no longer be possible in the new system, and the school bank account is being centralised across CECG. If you make regular payment of school fees via Direct Debit, please note that these have been cancelled and you will need to ensure that you move to an alternative payment option.
From July 2023, BPAY will be the preferred payment method for the payment of student tuition fees and levies. Most banks allow for regular recurring payment to be made via BPAY. For more information on how to enable ongoing payments using BPAY, please speak to your bank.
Payments can also be made online directly at the school office utilising cash or EFTPOS. The following payment methods will no longer be accepted:
- Direct debit
- Direct bank deposit
- Qkr!
To assist with a smooth transition to the new system, can you please ensure that the school is aware of any updated contact details for your family. We appreciate your support during this transition. If you have any questions, please contact our school.
This weekend’s Gospel reading comes from the Acts of the Apostles, 13:22-26: The Nativity of John. What a wonderful time in our Church as we see the mercy of a God who provides for and nurtures his people. The first reading reminds us that ‘John is a light to Jesus, so Jesus could be a light to the nations.’ As we follow our school motto, ‘Be the Light’ we reflect on how we have been a light this term. As I look around this school community, I see so many people ‘being the light’ for others. From students showing care and compassion for their peers, to donations for SVdP being generously brought in, to teachers preparing considered and insightful reports – we are all a light and that light shines brightly in the community of SCA!
Food Drive
This week is our last week to collect items for our Winter Food Drive. We have already made one car load full donation to SVdP who were greatly appreciative of the collective support of our community. Thank you to all parents and carers for the ongoing leadership you provide through this support!
Eucharist Enrolments
A reminder that enrolments for First Eucharist are now open via the Corpus Christi Qkr app. If you have any questions or need any support, please get in touch with Anne Gowen, our Sacramental Coordinator via the Parish Office 6291 6688.
Class Masses
Class Mass for Week 9 is 4B and 3R (Mrs Wilkes and Miss Pitts). Parents are very welcome to join us in the Chapel for Mass at 12:15pm. Week 10 is 4R and 1G (Mrs Sutcliffe and Mr Brown).
Have a wonderful week
Rachel Kennedy
Religious Education Coordinator
Congratulations to the children who will be awarded white cards at the 8.45 am Friday Morning Assembly
| Kinder |
Ida-Mae F, Ayaana K, Lexie K, Evan S, Aurora Z |
| Year 1 | Hudson A, Reign P |
| Year 2 | Violet B, Jemima G, Violet V |
| Year 3 | Tom C, Aaliyah W |
| Year 4 | |
| Year 5 | Shaylee C, Nicky G, Jaimee J, Chace L, Chloe Mc, April M |
| Year 6 | Noah C, Dustyn C, Lilly D, Lara H, Alana M |
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Thursday 22nd June |
Friday 23rd June |
Monday 26th June |
Tuesday 27th June |
Wednesday 28th June |
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| Morning | Courtney H |
HELP NEEDED |
Mel R Alex W |
HELP NEEDED | HELP NEEDED |
| Afternoon | Chris J |
Liz W |
HELP NEEDED | HELP NEEDED | HELP NEEDED |
Mums, Dads, Grandparents, Carers: everybody is welcome to volunteer. Babies in prams, toddlers and younger siblings are more than welcome!!
2023 TERM 2
WEEK 10 (26th June to 30th June)
Friday 30th June - Last Day of Term 2
2023 TERM 3
Term 3 Resumes Tuesday 18th July
All dates available on the School Calender
Player of the Week
Speckles – Abbie
Smiggles – Krithi
Squiggles – Kourtney
Swifts – Amaya
Skittles – Zoe
Sparkles – Jasmine
Smurfs – bye
Sunshines – Emma
Stars – Maddie W
Squiggles Match Report
This week the Squiggles played the Holy Family Gummi Bears. From the first centre pass their energy was high and their determination was clear to see. The girls played a brilliant game! Their defence and intercepts in the defending goal cirlce were amazing, they barely gave the other team a chance to shoot. Their passes were strong, and their leads and teamwork to get the ball down to their shooting end was amazing to watch! Our shooters were fantastic working together to get points on the board. We finished up with a well deserved win, and more importantly, smiles all around!
It has been amazing watching these girls come together and bond as a strong team, and display wonderful teamwork since the first game!
Congratulations to Dakota (5G), Jasmine (5B), and Darren (6B) who recently represented the ACT in the Southern Country Pride team at the NSW City vs Country Oztag Championships in Central Coast, 18 June 2023.
Outstanding achievement and level of representation for the State - WELL DONE!
