Dear Parents, Guardians and Carers,

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mrs Alison Phillips and Miss Camille Johnson for the fantastic job they did running the school whilst I was on my Long Service Leave.  I feel very privileged to be in a position where I can go on an extended trip and know the school is in such capable hands.

2024 Planning

This is the time of year when we begin the process of planning our class lists for the 2024 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 2024 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 15th 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 2024.

Child Safety Week 3rd-10th September

Child Safety week will be held across the Sale Diocese beginning on Sunday 3rd September.  The theme for Child Safety Week 2023 is: Every child, in every community, needs a fair go

and a chance to grow up safe and supported.

A video message from the Bishop and Director, featuring schools’ child safety projects, can be

accessed via the following link: https://online.clickview.com.au/share?sharecode=214d85d1

School Closure Day Reminder

A reminder that we have a Student Free day on Friday 8th September.  Staff will be participating in a Professional Learning day with St Michael’s Primary School.