Dear Parents, Guardians and Carers,

This is the time of year when we begin the process of planning our class lists for the 2025 school year. Whilst this is an onerous and time-consuming task, we are blessed to have such a knowledgeable staff who are aware of each student’s individual needs and work collaboratively to make professional judgements in relation to class planning and student placement.

When deciding our individual class structures, a number of factors are taken into account, which include:

• Student’s social, emotional, academic and physical development
• Student’s cognitive development
• Student relationships
• Family dynamics, eg sibling placement
• Teacher knowledge, skill and expertise
• Enrolment numbers at the various levels
• Practical resources, such as space

If your child has a particular need or there is important information that we should be aware of when considering class placement for the 2025 school year, we ask that parents put this information in writing and submit it via email to; principal@stgtraralgon.catholic.edu.au

It is important that your child’s personal needs request be submitted each year as individual circumstances change. We will not be referring to requests made for years previous.  All requests are specifically about your child’s needs.  It is not an opportunity to provide requests for particular class structures or which teachers should be teaching which classes.  All requests must be received by the close of business on Friday 17th September.

If your family situation is changing, we would also appreciate you letting us know either by calling the office or emailing principal@stgtraralgon.catholic.edu.au

An accurate indication of student numbers assists us enormously in our planning for 2025.

IMPORTANT DATES

• 22nd August - School Closure Day
• 23rd August-Book Week Dress Up day & parade
• 26th-28th August - Grade 6 camp
• 29th August-Student Free Day: Year 6 only
• 30th August- Father’s Day Mass at St Michael’s Church
• 30th August- Father’s Day Stall
• 17th September- Division Athletics
• 18th September- Footy Colours Dress up day & Special Food day
• 20th September - Term 3 ends 1pm