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Newsletter Week 2
Strength for this Challenging Time
We pray for your love and compassion to abound
as we walk through this challenging season.
We ask for wisdom for those who bear the load
of making decisions with widespread consequences.
We pray for those who are suffering with sickness
and all who are caring for them.
We ask for protection for the elderly and vulnerable
to not succumb to the risks of the virus.
We pray for misinformation to be curbed
that fear may take no hold in hearts and minds.
As we exercise the good sense that you in your mercy provide,
may we also approach each day in faith and peace,
trusting in the truth of your goodness towards us.
On a lighter note, follow the link below to a desperate parent’s plea for divine intervention to be able to cope with home schooling:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-r0tCZzcIjo
Thank you to all of our Amazing Staff!!
I just want to acknowledge the great work happening and sense of community that is present in all of our St Therese staff. As stated before, none of us want remote learning but we can’t dwell on that - there is a job to be done! Currently we have at least two thirds of our staff working remotely. Classroom teachers have been freed up just to focus on forward planning and daily interactions with their students. Specialist teachers have some time to plan activities which will support classroom teachers but spend much of their time, along with School Support Officers, supervising the 40 - 50 students who need to be at school everyday. This is truly an amazing effort which always reminds me how blessed I am to be part of such a wonderful community.
Support for Remote Learning
At times, things won’t always work out the way they were planned or intended. We encourage all students to send their teacher a message when / if they feel lost or confused. For younger students, parents or carers are invited to step in and do this if necessary. Just about all issues are quickly resolved and the feedback is appreciated.
Morning Drop Off
During this time of remote learning, we ask that any students coming to school be dropped off using the Powell St ‘Kiss & Drop’ zones. Entry via the hall will remain locked.
OOSH
All OOSH times & procedures remain unchanged at this time.
Thank you Mrs Hogan
Hopefully by now you would have seen Jenna’s latest creative masterpiece featuring photos of staff with Jenna’s original song in the background. It should be accessible via student Google Classroom or SeeSaw and also on the school FaceBook page. We hope it brings a smile to a few faces. (Thanks also to Jenna’s daughter, Madi, for her technical assistance.)
P & F News
Bunnings BBQ - CANCELLED
Pie Drive - CANCELLED
P & F meeting set down for Aug 3 - POSTPONED
Personalised Planning Meetings Term 3
Personalised Planning Meetings are being scheduled for Term 3 (20th July to 4th August) to discuss your child's individual learning plan. To facilitate these meetings in a COVID-19 safe environment, the interviews will be held via ZOOM. An Invitation only Letter and link has been sent to those parents who have a PP Meeting and need to BOOK NOW.
National Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD)
The National Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD) takes place every year. The NCCD process requires schools to identify information already available in the school about supports provided to students with disability. Further information is attached.
Mrs Dimitra Vezinias
School Birthdays
21 July 2021 - 27 July 2021
Happy Birthday:
Spencer Strother, Ellie Simpson, Serian Khalqa, Anthony Naumovski, Zane Betguen, Gavin Kumar and Hannah Collins.
NO AWARDS THIS WEEK
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
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
NSW Premier's Reading Challenge News 2021
Due to restrictions students cannot borrow any PRC books from school. Remember each child can add 5 personal choice books to their list from their home reading library and/or Epic Class readers.
Congratulations to the following student who has completed her PRC:
Serena Coratella 1G
You might have some books from the PRC list at home too - see link: https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/prc/booklist/home.html
Happy reading,
The NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge Team
Mrs Hamilton & Ms Rose
Calendar Dates 2021
August 2021
6 - CENSUS day
10 - Year 6 Mass with the Bishop - POSTPONED
7pm Confirmation Ceremony - POSTPONED
11 - 7pm Confirmation Ceremony- POSTPONED
15 - Feast of the Assumption
27 - Staff Spirituality Day (Pupil Free Day)
September 2021
7 - Catholic Mission Launch - TBA
10 - Christmas Art Entries Due
17 - Last Day Term 3
October 2021
5 - Term 4 Commences
29 - World Teachers Day
November 2021
5 - Year 6 Excursion to Canberra - TBA
11 - Remembrance Day
December 2021
3 - Whole School Mass - End of Year Thanksgiving - TBA
15 - Last Day Term 4 Students
17 - Last day Term 4 Teachers and Staff
January 2022
26 - Australia Day
27 - Student Vacation (Pupil Free Day)
28 - Term 1 Begins - Student Vacation (Pupil Free Day) - Staff Return
31 - Student Vacation (Pupil Free Day)
February 2022
1 - Students Return
Best Start Assessments commence
7 - Best Start Asessments conclude
8 - Kindergarten 2022 commences