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Newsletter 4 - Term 3 - Week 8
1st September 2023
Website: www.stgtraralgon.catholic.edu.au
Principal: Mrs. Michelle Charlton
Email: principal@stgtraralgon.catholic.edu.au
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.
St. Gabriel's Primary School is a child safe school. We are committed to embedding a culture of Child Safety, adhering to the Victorian Child Safe Standards: Managing the Risk of Child Abuse in Schools and School Boarding Premises (Ministeral Order No. 1359). We believe that ensuring the safety of the students in our care is an integral part of who we are as a Catholic faith community. The school acts in accordance with the Ministerial Order through policies, procedures, measures and practices, staff training and, ultimately, through the strategies used in working with the students and families within our school community. We continue to maintain and develop a safe and supportive learning environment where staff are focused on engaging students in meaningful, relevant and challenging learning experiences.
If at any time you have any issues or concerns you feel you need to raise please contact our Principal: Michelle Charlton or our Child Safety Officers: Alison Phillips or Jo Quinn on 5174 5515.
Signing children in and out of school and Absentee notifications
If your child needs to leave early, or has an appointment, then parents must sign them out and back in when they return. A note is to be supplied to the classroom teacher so that they are aware of why the child is leaving and they can then record the absence. Alternatively this can be entered as PNA via PAM.
If your child is unwell, to speed up their recovery we recommend keeping your child at home until they are fully recovered.
Absentee notifications can be entered via PAM up to seven days, if you will be away longer than this you will be required to contact the office on 5174 5515.
Please note all absentee notifications must be completed via a Parent Notified Absence in PAM prior to 9.30am. If we have not received notification you will be sent a message via SMS with regards to your student/s being absent for the day you will need to phone the admin office on 5174 5515 to advise the reason why the student is absent as this is a legal requirement.
Student Lunches
St Gabriel's Uniform Shop
The St. Gabriel's Uniform shop operates Tuesday 8.15am - 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.
Working With Children Check
If you have recently updated your WWCC please provide a copy of your new card to the office at your earliest convenience.
If you are a volunteer providing your valued service to St Gabriel's please ensure that we have a current up to date card on file.