Organising School Uniforms for 2020:

The wearing of the school uniform is an outward sign of the respect that a student has for themselves and the Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School community. The Good Samaritan uniform serves as an outward sign of what the school stands for, and the correct wearing of uniform is an indication of students’ pride in being members of the school community. At Good Samaritan, we believe that the wearing of a school uniform reduces the social inequities that may be evident in a community that does not enforce a standard uniform. This assists in respecting the dignity of each individual by reducing social class barriers. 

Joggers that are predominantly white are to be worn for sport and fitness. They must be predominantly white and may be lace up or velcro. No slip on ‘Raben’ type shoes, indoor soccer boots or coloured joggers are to be worn. Pictorial examples of appropriate joggers are shown here.

What is an appropriate haircut for school?

Recently, I have noticed several students who have haircuts that are not appropriate for school. This particularly applies to boys who are wearing almost ‘mohawk’ styles. This year I have been revising the School Handbook and within the uniform section of the handbook and I bring to your attention the following regarding haircuts for both boys and girls. Parents are required to support the expectation as we head into the new school year.

HAIR

Students are required to wear their hair in a neat and tidy manner. Hair should be well brushed and combed and it is assumed that hair will not be in such a condition as to invite comment

BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING:

• Extreme styles, bleaching, colouring or dyeing of hair are not permitted.
• Gel, mousse and hair spray or other substances should not be used.
• There will be no undercuts, steps or shaved lines within the hair.
• Nothing shorter than a Number 3 comb is acceptable.
• Hair should not extend to cover the eyes.
• Students who do not abide by the haircut requirements will be asked to fix the identified problem.
• Long hair is to be tied back or plaited.
• Ribbons and bands of school colour are to be worn. 

Staffing - 2020:

The staffing process is currently continuing and we are hoping to have this complete by early next week. Following this I will be able to communicate staff and class allocations with parents. However, please be mindful that teachers are currently finalising student class placements for the 2020 school year. 

This process will be completed on Friday 6 December. No further changes to classes will be made beyond this date.

Semester 2 Reports:

Semester 2 reports will be sent to parents on Monday 9 December. Beginning this semester all reports will be issued via Compass. 

There will be no longer be hard copies of reports distributed to parents.

Congratulations!

Last week Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong  recognised those members of staff across the Diocese who have given a significant time of service to Catholic Education with the Lighting the Way Awards ceremony. A number of Good Samaritan staff were recognised for their length of service. We congratulate the following Good Samaritan staff members:

• Mrs Kerry Jones
• Mr Terry Jansen
• Mr Sergio Ambrosi
• Mrs Mary Sinnreich

School Fees 2020

After much consideration, Bishop Brian Mascord has approved the Director of School’s increase to 2% to Primary Tuition fees and 4.59% to Parish SEDSO. Therefore the following fees apply for 2020:

Tuition Fees

The Primary tuition fee for 2020 is:

$1,678 per family (per annum)

Parish School Enhancement & Debt Servicing Obligation (Parish SEDSO)

The SEDSO Levy for 2020 is:

$1,025 per family (per annum) 

The School Resource Fee is:

$175.00 per student (per annum)

The Sports Levy Fee is:

$14.00 per student (per annum)

The Excursion Levy Fee is: (K - year 5)

$35.00 per student (per annum)

The year 6 Camp Fee is: 

$290.00 

Parents are strongly advised to put a 2020 payment plan into place if one has not already been done so. Fee Concession applications for genuine financial hardship will always be considered but must be applied for through the school office.

Keeping Children Focused in Term 4:

As this term progresses the children will become excited about the approaching Christmas season. It is very important that the children remain focused and settled throughout Term 4. When the children begin to bring Christmas cards, candy canes and the like to school too early they tend to ‘tune out’. It is for this reason, and the fact that waiting is a part of our Catholic Christian tradition with the season of Advent, that the children may begin to bring Christmas cards, candy canes etc for their classmates from the end of Week 9 – Friday 13 December. 

This is also our Christmas Mufti Day.

Do you need to know more information about 2020 OOSH service?

Organisation is in full swing for the establishment of the  CatholicCare - OOSH Good Samaritan service. To put your name down for the service click here  or follow this link: https://prodadmin.myxplor.com/enrollment/index/QkJYWlVtaG04NVU4anlGNlFuc3dWUT09

This evening, Wednesday 27 November, CatholicCare will be presenting information about this service at 6pm in the Library. All are welcome to attend! CatholicCare will be available to answer any questions about the service and to assist with enrolment.

SPB4L:

The value for this week is Generosity

Students who demonstrate Generosity:

• are generous with their time
• share their gifts and talents