Dear Parents/Carers,

Welcome to Week 6, it is hard to believe we’re halfway through the term. Michael Roberts from COGLearn is at school today and will provide feedback to our staff in their delivery of the direct instruction programs at St Mary’s. This feedback is an important element in ensuring we provide our students with an excellent, evidence based learning experience.

A reminder about Compass Events. If your child is attending an excursion, please ensure you provide consent on Compass before the closing date. This is a legal requirement. If you experience difficulties using compass, please contact the front office.

The final week in August marks the end of winter uniforms. Friday will therefore be the last day students will be required to wear their tie to school.

With Father’s Day on Sunday please remember to send in money with your child to purchase a Father’s Day gift at the stall on tomorrow. Many thanks to the Community Council for organising. 

As already communicated, our Year 2 teacher Georgie McKelvie has decided to go on leave for the foreseeable future. Our thoughts and prayers are with Georgie during this time. I am confident in the processes we have in place for a smooth transition and am positive that the student’s learning will not be impacted. Mrs Kate Dean who is familiar with the kids will work on a Monday and continue to be in the classroom on a Friday morning. Miss Georgia Thomas who is also familiar to the kids will take the class from Tuesdays until Thursday and each Friday afternoon. Please feel free to contact me if you would like to discuss these changes.

Remember my door is always open.

Principal

Damian Collins