Newsletter 9 - Term 2 - Week 8 - 10th June, 2021

Website: www.stgtraralgon.catholic.edu.au

Principal: Mrs. Roslyn Joyner

Email: principal@stgtraralgon.catholic.edu.au

Dear parents and carers,

It is hard to believe that we have come to the end of the term already. Your child’s written reports will be sent home on Friday. I congratulate the students on managing to continue to work hard through the ups and downs of the term. The lock down with return to remote learning along with the interruption of the floods caused some disruption, however, I am happy to say that things went on as normal with the student’s learning and wellbeing. Thank you to all staff for their continuous hard work over the term.

Congratulations to our year 6 students who received the sacrament of Confirmation last Thursday and Friday. It was a wonderful celebration and quite moving as Bishop Greg anointed our young ones during their final initiation into the church. Well done to everyone concerned in helping them prepare for this very special event in their lives.

Seasons for Growth will be starting in week 2 next term for those who are involved in this support program and the make up for lock down swimming classes for years 3-6 will resume in week 2 as well.

I wish everyone a restful and refreshing break over the holidays, and special best wishes to Sue Couling as she begins her well deserved long service leave. Enjoy!

Best wishes,

Stay safe and best wishes

Roslyn Joyner

PRINCIPAL

CHILD SAFETY

Next week we will be moving to an automatic locking system for external doors.  All schools are moving to this new security system in order to make school environments safer for the school community.  It is one of the many strategies being implemented for child safety.  Reception and classrooms will be open from 8.30am until 4.00pm only.  Before and after these times, access can only be gained through the use of a staff fob.

NEWS FROM THE PARISH

R.C.I.A.: These letters stand for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, the ancient Rite of welcoming people into the Church.   

St Michael’s Parish warmly invites anyone interested in discovering more about the Catholic faith to attend our meetings on Thursdays, in St Michael’s Parish Centre. We start at 7.30pm sharp, and finish by 9.00pm sharp. This year’s starting date is July 22nd. IF YOU KNOW ANYONE WHO MAY BE INTERESTED, ENCOURAGE THEM TO CONTACT EITHER Susan Grout (0412 671 308) or the Parish Office (5174 2060). We need to know who is coming for COVID regulations.       

Signing children in and out of school

If your child needs to leave early, or has an appointment, then parents must sign in when they return/arrive.  A note must be supplied to the classroom teacher so that they are aware of why the child is leaving and they can then record the absence.  If your child is unwell to speed up their recovery by not allowing your child to return to school until they are fully recovered.

Parents and Friends Meetings

Meetings—the second Tuesday of every month at 7pm

Do you want to know what is happening in your school? Would you have anything you could contribute? We invite you to come along to our Parents and Friends Meeting held the second Tuesday of the month in the staff room at school. The meeting starts at 7pm.  All parents, new and old are warmly welcome.

School Lunch Orders

LUNCH ORDERS ARE MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY ONLY

Monday orders are to placed in classroom tubs first thing Monday morning.  

Wednesday orders are collected Tuesday afternoon for Wednesday delivery at lunchtime

NOTE: Please write clearly on an envelope the child’s name and grade and the item they wish to order.  Correct money only will be accepted.

St Gabriel's Uniform Shop

The St. Gabriel's Uniform shop operates Tuesday 8.30am - 9.30am and Thursday from 2pm - 4pm.  Order forms are available at the school office if you are unable to attend the uniform shop during these times.

The Uniform Shop is located at the rear of the school hall off the hall foyer.