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Newsletter Week 2
Welcome Kinders
On Friday this week, we will welcome for the first time our 56 students commencing Kinder. This is obviously an exciting time for children and their families but one that can at times bring some mixed feelings and anxiety. To assist the transition, a parent or carer will be allowed to walk their child to the classroom for a period of time.
Parents onsite
Tomorrow is the last day for parents of students in Years 1 to 6 to come onsite in the mornings. Adhering to Covid guidelines, we now need to go back to the routines of 2020 where parents either Kiss & Drop or walk children only as far as the sanitising tables. Kinder parents will still be permitted to walk children in for a little while.
Afternoon dismissal updates
Thank you for your ongoing support and patience with the Kiss & Collect Zone. Last week we had a couple of days grace without TIGS parents but this week we have seen an increase in traffic but still flowing quite smoothly most of the time. From Friday, this will change again with new families starting in Kinder. Once again I ask for driver patience and consideration which sets a good example for our children and keeps everyone safe.
2021 Student Council
Congratulations to the Year 6 students who were voted , by the staff and their peers, into the role of Student Council. I congratulate these students and am confident that they will represent our school with pride.
Congratulations to the Year 6 students who were voted into the role of Sports Captains. These students will be called upon from time to time to support Mr Bernardi in managing sports equipment and in the running of sports events.
Swimming Carnival
Ninety three students will compete at this year’s school swimming carnival - a big increase from the past few years. This is great news and the weather will be perfect. Unfortunately, parents are not able to attend unless you are a designated volunteer - these positions have already been allocated. All students will return to school by 12.30pm.
Message from Assistant Principal - Mrs Dimitra Vezinias
Welcome back to the 2021 school year. I hope everyone has had a safe and happy holiday and enjoyed some family time. Starting a new school year brings changes, adjustments and another level of trust for the students and the teachers as we all settle into the school year.
I am looking forward to 2021 and to working with you and your children.
Personalised Planning Meetings
Personalised Planning Meetings are being scheduled for Term 1 to discuss your child’s individual learning plan. This plan is aimed at supporting your child’s specific needs whether they be medical, emotional, social or learning support. Meetings are scheduled for 30 minutes. If your child requires a Personalised Plan, an invitation was sent home with your child on Monday and bookings are open to book your interview time. Bookings will close on Thursday 11 February at 9.00am.You DO NOT need to book a MEET & GREET meeting that is scheduled in Week 3.
Meet and Greet Prent Meetings
These meetings will commence next week for Years 2 - 6. Year 1 will follow in Week 4 and Kinders a little later. The purpose of these meetings is to meet the class teacher and for parents to highlight some important information about your child. Meetings will be held in classrooms unless they are during school hours - in this case the meeting will be in the office. Due to Covid, we must keep to the 10 minute time limit so that we don't have a build up of parents onsite.
Covid-19
For all information and updates from the diocese, please go to: www.dow.catholic.edu.au/covid19
Keep the date - Thursday 24 March 2021 - SUMMER UNIFORM
School Birthdays
3 February 2021 - 9 February 2021
Happy Birthday to:
Drew Potter, Josias Laurent, Sophia Smith, Benjamin Kari, Layla Saunders, Faith Semaan, Ivy Leighton-Powderly.
Audrey Barila - 2G
Aurora Docherty - 2G
Violet Lavulo - 2G
Ellie Simpson - 2G
St Therese School Facebook Page
www.facebook.com/westwollongong.sttherese
School Vision Statement
“St Therese Primary School – a dynamic, Catholic community
educating and empowering learners for life’s journey.”
PARISH
Registrations are ESSENTIAL for ALL Masses at both West Wollongong and Unanderra — ALL registrations must be via the Unanderra Parish Office: unanderra@dow.org.au or 4271 1068
Please include the name of all family members who will be attending Mass(es), contact phone number, email address and the day/time/church of your preferred Mass(es), both weekday
and weekend.
You will be ensured of a place at weekday Masses (including Saturday morning), however for the 4 weekend Masses at both churches, you will have to wait to receive a confirmation
email from Fr Duane before attending.
KEEPING THE LORD’S DAY HOLY
Join Fr Duane for Sunday Mass live streamed 5pm EVERY SUNDAY from St Therese Church at the St Therese Facebook page at:
Those without Facebook can still view it through this link which will take you to the stream
To view through YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG6HKCV4D_a1JMWx0gS7rTw
Hi, my name is Mrs. Kirralee Calvert and I’m excited to be joining the St Therese Catholic School Community in the role of Religious Education Coordinator. I am excited to be here and have been working closely with the Staff and Fr Duane to prepare numerous Religious celebrations for a very busy Term One. Due to COVID restrictions, our Masses and Liturgies will continue to look a little different. As soon as restrictions are eased we will be excited to invite you, once again, to share in our Religious Celebrations. At the present time these are the planned events, but details could change depending on the latest guidelines.
Upcoming Dates
- Opening School Liturgy and Badge Ceremony - 12 February at 12 noon for Year 6 and Staff in our Church
- Shrove (Pancake) Tuesday - Pancake orders and Palms burnt to make the Ashes for Ash Wednesday.
- Ash Wednesday Mass / Liturgy - 17 February at 12 noon - Stage 3 students and Staff in our church. Stage 1 and 2 in Liturgy in their classrooms.
- Friday Parish Masses - Student attendance is currently suspended from these masses until further notice.
Sacramental Programs
- 2021 Sacramental Parent Information Night - 9th March and 11th March in Church - One parent must attend if your child would like to receive one of the 3 Sacraments this year. Information and registration forms will be distributed shortly.
- Reconciliation - Term 2 - 18 and 20 May
- Confirmation - Term 3 - Awaiting Information from the Bishop’s office.
- Holy Communion - Term 4 - Between the 6 November and the 5 December.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you need any assistance.
Yours in Christ,
Mrs. Kirralee Calvert
Calendar Dates 2021
February 2021
4 - Best Start Assessments Conclude Kinder 2021
Swimming Selection Trials 2021
5 - Kinder 2021 commence
8 - Meet and Greet meetings commence for Year 2 to Year 6
Digital Citzenship Week - Students
12.00pm Edmund Rice & St Mary's Visit Year 5 & 6
9 - Safer Internet Day
13 - National Apology Day - Stolen Generations
15 - Meet and Greet meetings commence for Year 1
16 - Caritas Launch 2021
7.00pm P & F AGM 2021
Shrove/Pancake Tuesday
17 - Ash Wednesday
28 - Catholic Schools Week commences
March 2021
1 - Meet and Greet meetings for Kinder commence
4 - Diocesan Education Mass
South Coast Diocesan Swimming Carnival 2021
18 - Cross Country
21 - Harmony Day
24 - School Photos 2021 - SUMMER UNIFORM
29 - Da Vinci Competition
Holy Week commences
April 2021
1 - Last Day of Term 1
2 - Good Friday
4 - Easter Saturday/ Daylight Savings Ends
5 - Easter Sunday
19 - Term 2 Commences
25 - Anzac Day - NO PUBLIC HOLIDAY
May 2021
11 - NAPLAN
26 - National Sorry Day
27 - Reconcilation Week
June 2021
3 - Mabo Day
14 - Queens Birthday/ Public Holiday
25 - Last Day of Term 2
July 2021
4 - NAIDOC Week
12 - Term 3 Commences
August 2021
5 - Year 6 Mass with the Bishop
6 - CENSUS day
15 - Feast of the Assumption
September 2021
7 - Catholic Mission Launch
10 - Christmas Art Entries Due
17 - Last Day Term 3
October 2021
5 - Term 4 Commences
World Teachers Day
December 2021
15 - Last Day Term 4 Students
17 - Last day Term 4 Teachers and Staff
Community Notice
From January onwards, there will be a number of School Opal cards expiring, as the physical card has reached its lifespan.
These are cards for students who will be in years 8 to 12 in 2021, and only those Opal cards which haven’t been replaced in the last five years.
Impacted students and/or their parent/guardian will be contacted directly by Transport for NSW via email or post. They will be asked to confirm their details online in order for a new School Opal card to be sent to the correct postal address in time for the new school year.
If contacted by Transport for NSW, details should be submitted online by December 1, 2020 at the latest. Affected students who do not confirm their details in time will have a new School Opal card posted to the address we currently have on file.