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,
Vinnies CEO Sleepout
It was cold, but it could have been colder. There was a chilling breeze, but at least there was no frost and no rain. And at least it was just one night. It’s tough enough to do it one night year. I can’t imagine living this way every night.
We did it to raise funds to support the battlers in our city. And with your help, just over one million dollars been raised locally, with all of it earmarked towards items, programs and other forms of assistance for people regularly sleeping rough. Thanks to my supporters for helping me to contribute $7129 towards this figure.
We also experienced a small fraction of the privations of homelessness, making the exercise not only practical but experiential.
Poverty and homelessness sadly weren’t eradicated and there remains much to do, but they were assisted.
Term 3 Long Service Leave
The first half of this year has been, fortunately, much different to last year. No fires or smoke, and a more stable COVID normal. That being said, it’s still been action packed and rewarding.
Thanks to all of our great dedicated and caring staff for a good semester in which we passed our quinquennial registration process. Though I am looking forward to a break next term, I also look forward to returning in Term 4 to hear of the great happenings while I was away.
Semester Awards
Congratulations to the students who were presented with an award at our end of semester ceremonies today. These are significant awards, and parents should be justifiably proud of their children.
Uniform
Most children are coming to school every day wearing the correct school uniform. There is, though, an increasing number of children wearing non-uniform school shoes. Please remember that our policy is for black leather school shoes to be worn with the school uniform.
I ask that all families use the holiday period to ensure all children have all they need to wear the correct uniform to school when we resume on Tuesday 13th July.
Grandparents Day
We will celebrate the “grand-folk” in our children’s lives on Friday 23rd July, which is the second Friday of next term. With COVID restrictions we won’t be able to invite them into the school as normal. We do, however, hope to provide an alternative of some sort. More details will be provided in the first week of next term.
Term 3 Dates - Pupil Free Day
Catholic Education Canberra Goulburn has declared Monday 12th July as a pupil free day. Schools will use this day as a compulsory staff professional learning day.
SCA Staff will not be at school on Monday 12th July. All staff will be attending a full day at Yarramundi Cultural Centre. Please note, therefore, that the Front Office will not be open, nor will any staff be at the school on Monday 12th July.
School will resume, for all students at SCA, on Tuesday 13th July. Term 3 will end on Friday 17th September.
School Banking Care
For a number of years school banking has operated here at St Clare of Assisi Primary School. In December 2020 the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) Review of School Banking Programs Report was released. Following the report findings, the ACT Legislative Assembly earlier this year passed a motion to discontinue school banking programs in ACT Public Schools from 30th June 2021.
The ASIC Review recommended that schools participating in school banking programs work through some suggested Questions for Consideration. The questions were designed to assist school communities to assess the appropriateness of their participation in school banking programs.
Our Community Council dutifully considered these questions and the role that school banking has at SCA. Following this review, we will, in line with government schools across the country, discontinue the school banking program at St Clare of Assisi at the end of Term 2. Our last day of school banking, therefore, will be Friday 25th June 2021.
We thank all the parents who have volunteered to administer this program, particularly our most recent coordinator, Renee Hockley.
It was once said…
Holidays, any holiday, are such a great opportunity to focus on bringing the family together.
Lidia Bastianich
Thank you for all that you have done for your child and SCA so far this year. I look forward to seeing you again following my leave. Blessings to you and your family.
Matt Egan-Richards
Principal
'Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.'
Psalm 119:105
First Eucharist
Enrolments will be open for children in Year 5 and above who would like to celebrate this sacrament. Enrolment will be available on the parish Qkr! app from 24 June - 19 July 2021.
First Eucharist will be celebrated during weekend masses at Holy Family Church Gowrie in August and September. More information will be available on the parish website and through school.
If you have any questions regarding First Eucharist please contact our Sacramental Assistant Anne Gowen tuggeranongsouth.sacraments@cg.org.au or the Parish Office 6291 6688 / tuggeranongsouth@cg.org.au
Staff Spirituality Retreat Monday 12th July 2021
All staff are looking forward to their spirituality retreat on the pupil free day next term. This is an important time for the staff to be informed and transformed in their own faith journeys. Please pray for us over the next few weeks.
Hail Mary full of Grace,
the Lord is with you.
Blessed are you amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus.
Holy Mary Mother of God,
pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death,
Amen.
Congratulations to the children who will be awarded white cards this week on Friday morning. Parents are welcome to attend.
| Kinder | Macsen E, Willow F, Ava R, Lyriq R |
| Year 1 | Lucas M, Sienna M |
| Year 2 | Hunter B, Ruby W |
| Year 3 | |
| Year 4 | Ania K, Miss Mills |
| Year 5 | Mackenzie F, Dru P, Levi P, Aidan P, Grace W |
| Year 6 |
This week is the last week to redeem rewards prior to the school banking program closing.
If you have 9 or more tokens, or will earn your 9th token this week, you can claim a reward.
If you don't have a redemption slip, just print the slip below, or include a note to say which reward you would like to redeem.
Happy Banking!
ACT Cross Country Championships
Last Wednesday Will G, Noah McC, Ryder O, Chloe P and Mia R proudly represented our school at the ACT Cross Country Championships. Well done to all students for this fantastic achievement and a special congratulations to Chloe who placed 3rd in the under 10 girls race.
After coming third at the ACT School Sports Cross Country Championships on Wednesday, Chloe ran in the ACT Athletics Cross Country Championships on Sunday and came second.
Player of the Week
Speckles – Gracie
Smarties – Bye
Swifts – Niki
Skittles – Ally and Daisy
Sparkles – Ania
Smurfs – Bye
Sunshines – Charlotte
Stars - Maddie
Join Canberra Youth Theatre this winter holiday for an exciting theatre workshop for young artists in Years 1 - 6.
This workshop, Myths & Legends, will explore the powerful stories that have lived on throughout time and how they continue to inspire us today, filled with adventure, heroic acts, fascinating creatures, the mysterious and supernatural.
Limited spaces are available, enrol now at canberrayouththeatre.com.au/holiday