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 SCA families,
I enjoyed sharing in the buzz and excitement yesterday afternoon during Learning Journeys. The delight in children’s faces as they proudly shared their classroom and work was obvious. We were pleased to open classrooms to families to enable and enrich the partnership between home and school. Thanks to the many parents who were able to attend.
Don’t forget, especially if you were unable to attend, that if you would like to meet with your child’s teacher to discuss their progress, please get in touch to arrange a mutually convenient time.
Summer Uniform
Summer Uniform commences in Term 4, so please check the wardrobe and visit the Clothing Pool, Lowes (Savvy) or Workin' 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.
Grandparents Day – Friday 8th September 1.15 – 2.45pm
We are excited to invite all SCA Grandparents to share some time with us. Grandparents are invited to the School Hall from 1:15pm, where the Parent Network will host a shared cuppa and cake.
From about 1.20pm, children will meet with their Grandparent/s for lunch time (BYO). We are hoping it’s a sunny day for a shared picnic. (Please feel free to bring a rug.)
From 2.00pm, Grandparents are invited to visit classrooms to complete a small activity and share a learning journey with their grandchild.
If grandparents will be taking their child out of school before the normal end of day, with the approval of parents of course, they will need to sign out via the Front Office.
We hope to see many grandparents visiting us next Friday from 1.15pm – 2.45pm.
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.
Great News
Each week a different group of Year 6 students write, record and produce an online SCA News. Not only does it showcase the ICT skills of our students, but it is also a good source of what’s happening in the school. Thanks to the Year 6 teachers for this great initiative, and well done to all the Year 6 students.
This week’s news can be seen on our Facebook page.
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 17 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.)
It was once said…
Blessings to you and your family.
Matt Egan-Richards
Principal
Celebrations for National Wattle Day began with a ceremony at Government House in Yarralumla on September 1. It is 35 years since the official proclamation of Golden Wattle as Australia's floral emblem. It was not until 1992 that 1 September was officially proclaimed National Wattle Day in every State and Territory by the Commonwealth Government of Australia.
St Clare of Assisi was cordially invited by The National Wattle Association to present to the Their Excellencies, General the Honorable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia and Mrs Hurley. They received a basket of wattles on behalf of all the Australian school children. Lilly T, Daisy B, Lincoln B and Lucius M had the honour of presenting to Their Excellencies and did this with such poise. Mrs Snowball and Mr Egan-Richards chaperoned our beautiful students to this ceremony which was followed by a scrumptious morning tea.
This Sunday’s Gospel, Matthew 18:15-20, connects with us as true disciples of Christ. We are faced with conflict or dispute. When disputes rupture relationships, it is the Church that is weakened; when relationships are healed, it is the Church that is built up. What is ultimately at stake is the presence of Jesus in the Church: when reconciliation takes place and where two or three gather in his name, Jesus is 'in the midst of them.' We connect this with the children who will receive the Eucharist for the first time at Masses this weekend. May they experience the safety and comfort of God’s love, as they receive the greatest gift of all!
First Eucharist
Congratulations to the following children who will receive their First Eucharist this weekend:
Brooklyn M
Cooper R
Thomas R
Sofia R
Dante M
Keith L
Fatima L
Evelyn R
Evie F
Luka E
Reconciliation
Thank you to those families who have enrolled their child in Reconciliation via the Parish Qkr app. I understand there have been a few technical issues – thank you for your patience. If you have issues that persist, please contact the parish office on 6291 6688
Mrs Rachel Kennedy
Religious Education Coordinator
Congratulations to the children who will be awarded white cards at the 8.45 am Friday Morning Assembly
| Kinder | Zac C, Ida-Mae F, Adalind H, Cassandri M B, Nora O |
| Year 1 | Joshua B, Izac E |
| Year 2 | Charlotte B, Natalia B, Jemima G, Archie T |
| Year 3 | Lucas A, Tom C, Rory D, Archie H, Reegan S, Zaria V |
| Year 4 | Hunter P, Elise S |
| Year 5 | Yasseen E, Jocelyn M, Jacob O |
| Year 6 | Elissa B, Alex G |
2023 TERM 3
WEEK 8 (4th September to 8th September )
Friday 8th September - Grandparents Day
WEEK 10 (18th September to 22nd September)
Friday 22nd September - Last Day of Term 3
2023 TERM 4
Term 4 Resumes 9th October
Summer Uniform
All dates available on the School Calender
Michelle requires assistance in the canteen on all days urgently - especially on a Friday.
If you can assist please contact the Front Office.
Player of the Week
Speckles – Amalia and Ruby
Smiggles – Sienna and Kasia and the whole team were amazing
Squiggles – Vanessa and Kaitlyn
Swifts – Ruby and Aleriah
Skittles – the whole team
Sparkles – Hollie
Smurfs – the whole team
Sunshines – the whole team
Stars – Evelyn
Squiggles Match Report
The Squiggles have come to the end of the season with a good sweep of wins, and a great display of teamwork and smiles!
The girls have showed so much improvement in leading for the ball, excellent intercepts and some pretty spot on shooting! They have really started to master the different skills required for each position, and no matter if we're up or down on the scoreboard - they always give 100% effort.
We would also like to thank our umpire Katie for all her time and effort this season!
Raffle tickets supporting the 2023 SCA fete were sent home with the eldest child of every family last week. Please keep on returning your raffle tickets.
All tickets (whether sold or unsold) need to be returned to the office by 6th November.
Vacation Care bookings for the September/October school holidays are now open. The programme and booking form were emailed out to all our current OSHC families. If you didn't receive a copy or would like further information please contact the OSHC team on 6294 8004 or email sca.oshc@cg.catholic.edu.au
Bookings close Friday 15th September.