Newsletter 5 - Term 1 - Week 10 - 1st April, 2021

Website: www.stgtraralgon.catholic.edu.au

Principal: Mrs. Roslyn Joyner

Email: principal@stgtraralgon.catholic.edu.au

Dear Parents,

As we come to the close of another term I would like to thank you for support and patience as we transitioned into the new “covid space” this year. Listening to the news today I realised that with the events in Queensland unfolding we cannot really be sure about anything quite yet. As a school community we have managed to come together when possible with safeguards in place. This will continue into next term and we just need to help each other through the processes.

Unfortunately we have had a lot of sick children coming to school. Please remember that if your child shows any symptoms such as sore throat, fever, runny nose, coughing etc, they must stay at home until the symptoms have gone and they are well. Also many children are getting picked up from school early. Children should be in attendance at school for the whole day unless there is a good reason such as a medical or dental appointment requiring them to be withdrawn from class. This is a legal requirement and the roll is marked in the afternoons as well.

We welcomed back the Year 6 students and teachers from Sovereign Hill camp last week. Even though there was rain they all enjoyed themselves and we were grateful that they got to go! Thanks to all staff who attended and Ben Watson for his assistance.

Last Thursday we farewelled Hollie Evans our Education Support Officer who has been working in Prep. We thank Hollie for the hard work, patience and love that she brought to the Prep rooms and wish her well for the future.

I wish to remind everyone that students transition to winter uniform in term 2. The uniform shop has cotton/polyester school jumpers in stock for those who prefer this option to the woollen jumpers.

As we begin Holy Week it is important to remember the events that led up to Easter Sunday and what that means for Christians all over the world. Jesus is alive and with us today.

I wish everyone a peaceful but joyous Easter and a refreshing break.

Best wishes

Roslyn Joyner

PRINCIPAL