Welcome to the Parent Memo for Term 1 Week 2

A note was sent home to all families this week, about the Parent Information Night and Community Gathering being held this coming Monday 15 February 2021.

A reminder that due to restricted space and limited numbers, you must register to attend the information sessions.

A copy of the note is attached for your information including how the evening will run and instructions on how to register for the information sessions.  

Parent_Information_Night_2021.pdf

We look forward to seeing you on Monday evening!

Our annual swimming carnival is coming up on Monday 22 February 2021.

Students in Years 2 - 6

Swimming Carnival permission notes for all students in Years 2 to 6 must be returned to your child's classroom teacher by tomorrow, Friday 12 February 2021. 

This is especially important for students wishing to participate in any swimming races, as race entries are closing tomorrow.

A copy of the note is attached with further information:

Swimming_2021_Parent_permission_2_6.pdf

Students in Kinder and Year 1

Kindergarten and Year 1 students will spend the morning at the Queanbeyan Pool in conjunction with the swimming carnival.

A copy of the note is attached with further information:

Swimming_2021_Parent_permission_K_1.pdf

From time to time we send messages through SZAPP to specific year groups. 

Please ensure you update your SZAPP preferences within the app so that you don't miss year group specific notifications.

To do this, open SZAPP, click on the 'Manage' heading, switch on the year levels that you want to receive notifications for.

We require five volunteers to cover new school readers with clear contact.  

If you are able to assist please email annette.maruskanic@cg.catholic.edu.au and a bag of readers and contact will be sent home for covering.

Thank you in advance for your assistance!

As part of the pastoral care program for students, St Francis of Assisi Primary School have access to a Student and Family Counselling service provided by CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn (CCG). CCG are contracted by St Francis of Assisi to provide a counselling service to students and their families on site. There is no fee to access this service.

The role of the counsellor is to focus on the emotional, social and educational well-being of the students. Counsellors welcome contact with students having difficulty with some part of their life, whether or not it affects their school work. The problem does not have to be a big one. It is better to seek help sooner than later. Some typical concerns that counsellors work with include: anger, anxiety, depression, eating problems, family breakdown and family conflict, grief and loss, parenting challenges, peer and other social relationships, school avoidance, stress and study skills. As well as individual sessions with students, counsellors can run groups, do family work, consult with parents and teachers and make referrals to other services and supports as needed.

2021 has seen some changes to the school counselling service. The major change is how to make an appointment. Referrals and requests can be made by completing the online referral form accessed via https://catholiccare.force.com/housing/s/school-referral-form

The St Francis of Assisi Primary School counsellor is Sharman Hampson - Social Worker who is onsite Wednesday, Thursday and every second Friday (even weeks).

THANK YOU

A huge thank you to those who have volunteered to help in the canteen so far this term, your help is much appreciated.  If you are able to come and help in the canteen on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays please get in touch with me crosbieka@gmail.com

HOT DOG DAY WEDNESDAY 24 FEBRUARY

Orders are now available through QKR for the Hot Dog Day on Wednesday 24 February 2021 (Week 4).  The cost is $7.00 for a hot dog, honey joy and a drink.  An extra hot dog can be purchased for $3.50. 

Orders will close on Friday 19 February at 5.00pm.  There will be no other lunch orders available on this day.

The Canteen will need extra help on Hot Dog Day - if you have time between 11.30 and 1pm on that day I’d love to see you.

Many thanks

Kathy Crosbie

Canteen Manager

A reminder that orders for the first issue of Scholastic Book Club are closing tomorrow,  Friday 19 February 2021.

The Clothing Pool is open at the following times:

• Tuesday afternoons 2.45 - 3.30pm
• Friday mornings 8.45 - 9.30am

The Clothing Pool is located in the hall foyer.  When attending the Clothing Pool, please ensure you check in using the Check In CBR app, and adhere to social distancing requirements at all times.  Only one family will be served at a time.

The Clothing Pool sells second hand school uniforms and we accept donations of good quality pre-loved uniforms.  Please bring your donations to the front office.

Thank you to our parent volunteers for providing this service to our school community!

Merici’s new Principal, Anna Masters, and her Executive are looking forward to meeting you at one or all of the College’s enrolment events. This is a wonderful opportunity for prospective families to see the College in action, meet the students and staff, attend the Principal’s Address, Year 7 and 11 Information Evenings and lots more.

The College is enrolling now for 2022 and beyond!

Please visit www.merici.college for all dates and information for Open Day, Be a Merici Girl Days and Talk and Tours. Register online now!

Open Day and Year 7 2022 Information Night: Wednesday 28 April 2-4pm, 5.30-7.30pm

Be a Merici Girl Days: 22 April, 23 April, 6 May

Talk and Tours: 20 February, 27 March, 1 May, 21 August, 23 October

Telephone 02- 6243 4178 for all enquiries.

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