Dear Parents, Guardians and Carers,

This is the time of year when we begin the process of planning our class lists for the 2023 school year. Whilst this is an onerous and time-consuming task, we are blessed to have such 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 2023 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 16th 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 2023.

Child Safety Week 4th-11th September

Child Safety week will be held across the Sale Diocese beginning on Sunday 4th September.  Leading into this important week schools and students were invited to enter a poster or video competition which promoted Child Safety.   A big congratulations to our Student Positive Behaviour Team of: Dempsey & Belky Podmore, Lana Jones-Sullivan, Harry Bosch & Nicole Franklin who with support from Mrs Quinn and Miss Sceney put together our winning video.  Please click on the link below to watch it:

 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XKeTWifUjjl9VM-WEv89mHDxkHifJOYR/view?usp=sharing

Also congratulations to grade 6 student Mia Varsaci who entered a poster in the Parish section and was successful in winning this section.  Please see the image below for her winning design

Kind Regards

Michelle