From the Principal's Desk
Message from Bishop Brian Mascord
As Easter fast approaches, I commend to you the powerful message from Bishop Brian encouraging us to consider who we might pray for and invite to an Easter Mass and how we might be more welcoming and receptive to all.
Please refer to the attached Easter Message from Bishop Brian Mascord.
Easter Hat Parade
On Monday 3 April, students will participate in an Easter Hat Parade. All students are invited to participate and full school uniform will be worn. The Easter Hat Parade has its historical roots as a fancy head covering that people wore in readiness for the Easter celebration. During the Great Depression the Easter Hat was a simple luxury. It represents the harmony associated with having something new and the new life that we, as a Catholic community, celebrate at Easter.
The parade will begin at 1pm and all parents are invited to come along. The Easter Raffle will be drawn following the parade.
Soft Drinks and Prime Energy Drinks
It has been brought to our attention that some students are bringing soft drinks and “PRIME” energy drinks to school. It appears to be a trend as other schools are having the same problem and they are appearing on social media platforms with young people as the target audience. Please note they are NOT PERMITTED at school. Water is the recommended hydration for students. We thank you for your cooperation as we work together to keep your children healthy. We are very fortunate to have 3 cold water drink stations installed throughout our school, kindly donated by our P&F.
Important Information
SCHOOL START:
A reminder that the first bell goes at 8:45am and classes begin to make their way into their rooms for learning. Students coming after this time will be marked as late. The morning carlines finish as close to 8:45am as possible. Students who come from carlines after their class has gone into their room will be asked to head to the office for a late note.
AFTERNOON DISMISSAL:
The final school bell goes at 2:55pm each day. To allow for maximum daily learning time for students the school gates will not open until this time each afternoon. Students will either be directed to car lines, bus lines or walkers at 2:55pm or dismissed from their classroom.
CAR LINES:
Afternoon carlines does not begin before 3pm each afternoon. Please ensure that:
- the carline does not extend out into Cabbage Tree Lane
- turn left only into the carline from Cabbage Tree Lane (Parish carpark)
- turn left only when exiting the carline into Cabbage Tree Lane
With Thanks,
Catherine Hailstone