Staff Development Days

Reminder that the following days are Pupil Free Days:

• Friday, 27 September (last day Term 3)
• Monday, 14 October (first day Term 4)

Sun Safety - No Hat No Play

As part of our School Sun Safe Policy, all children are required to wear their school hat while outside. This is especially important on Sports days and excursions. During recess and lunch, children without hats will be asked to stay in shaded areas. Please check that your child’s name is clearly written on their hat (names do wear off over time).

 

Emails to Staff

All emails to staff should be directed through the school email address: info@stwwdow.catholic.edu.au

Teachers rarely check emails throughout the day and things may be missed. However the school email is regularly checked every day by Louise or Mary-Anne. Urgent matters can quickly be addressed while other matters will be forwarded to the relevant staff member.

 

Personalised Planning Meetings

Thank you to all our parents/carers and students who attended our Personalised Planning Meetings this term. Catholic Schools NSW (CSNSW) is redeveloping the Personalised Planning Tool for Students with Disability (PPSD). Teachers are undergoing training modules which will provide an excellent overview of the new and improved aspects. We will keep you informed when the Personalised Plan will be available and sent electronically via COMPASS. Please feel free to contact your class teacher for ongoing reviewing and monitoring.

Thank you for your continued support.

Mrs Dimitra Vezinias and Mrs Amy Runko

Upcoming Teacher Professional Learning Development 

Throughout the year teachers have access to a variety of quality professional development opportunities. Casual teachers are employed to cover classes with the teacher ensuring the teaching program and routines are followed.

Week	Date	Staff Member/s	Purpose
9	16/9/24	Ms Tirchett, Mrs Crane (½ day), Ms Pellizzari, Mrs Robilliard (½ day) and Mrs South	Grade Collaboration-Year 6 & Year 1
9	17/9/24	Mrs Johansson Mrs Freeman, Mrs Gilmore (½ day), Mrs Milner & Miss Turvey (½ day) and Mrs South	EAL/D Team PL Day Grade Collaboration-Year 4 & Kinder
9	18/9/24	Mrs Devine, Mrs Di Pietro  (½ day), Mrs Glasson, Mrs Thomas and Mrs South	Grade Collaboration-Year 5 & Year 2
9	17/9/24 & 18/9/24	Mrs Runko	REC Retreat
9	19/9/24	Mrs South & Mrs Johansson	English Curriculum PL Day

Andrew Chinn Concert

On Thursday 19th September, Australian religious songwriter and singer, Andrew Chinn, will be visiting our school to share his songs with our children. Andrew’s songs, such as “These Hands”, “Rainbow”, “An African Blessing” and “Rise Up!” are used in classrooms and liturgies around Australia, New Zealand, USA and Canada. The concert will take place in St Therese School Hall, at 1.35pm. We look forward to seeing you there. 

Blended Online Learning Courses- Parents (FREE)

OLT Improving Learner Outcomes

Upcoming Courses for Semester 2

These parent's courses are free to anyone. They don’t follow the same structure as our other courses, and they are not tutored.

ADHD for Parents

This short course is aimed at supporting the parents and carers of children with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Other people, such as relatives and teachers, may also find it helpful.

This course was developed by OLT with help from Parents for ADHD Advocacy Australia.

Autism for Parents

The course is aimed at the parents* and carers* of children with autism. However, the content including lots of videos of parents talking about the issues that concern them most, provides fantastic insight for anyone who supports a child with autism.

* throughout this short course, parents will include carers and others with parental responsibility.

https://aus.oltinternational.net/free-parents-courses

NDIS INFO HUBS - Illawarra and Shoalhaven

Uniting has launched all-day Info Hubs in its Illawarra and Shoalhaven offices to ensure community members can easily access information about the NDIS and other resources. No bookings required! Potential NDIS participants will:

• Learn more about the NDIS and how to apply
• Understand your options if you do not meet NDIS eligibility criteria
• Discover how to use your NDIS plan to its full potential
• Speak with an industry expert about your NDIS or Disability-related questions

Here’s when and where to find the Info Hubs in the Illawarra-Shoalhaven:

• Where? 1/1 Burra Place, Shellharbour City Centre
• When? Every first Tuesday of the month
• What time? From 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
  
  
• Where? 35 Kenny Street, Wollongong
• When? Every third Wednesday of the month
• What time? From 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
  
  
• Where? Level 2b, 57 Graham Steet, Nowra
• When? Every second Tuesday of the month
• What time? From 9.00 am to 5.00 pm

Uniting has also produced several practical resources, see these here.

Child Safety Handbook 

The “NSW Police Legacy Child Safety Handbook” is a comprehensive and free resource to assist parents, carers as well as teachers on a range of topics essential to child safety.  

This new digital edition (link below) includes important content updates from: NSW Rural Fire Service (NEW fire danger ratings), NSW Health (Water & Pool Safety), Transport NSW (School Bus Safety).

Child Safety Handbook

St Therese Catholic School Core Values