Dear Parents and Carers of Good Samaritan,

As we come to the final week of the school year, I would like to thank you for your continued support of all that we do at Good Samaritan. This support has been shown by the trust that is placed in the school’s processes and procedures. Most recently, this has been evident in the formation of classes for 2021.

Following last week’s newsletter there were some parents who emailed or spoke to us about their child’s class placement. It is remarkable that both parents and teachers have had the same thinking about ensuring that children are best placed in classes. This indicates that the process we use, which is extremely rigorous, has been successful. I very much appreciate our parent community who place great trust in the process. Our teachers and school staff know your child best within the school environment and we approach this process ensuring the best possible outcome for all students.

This process is now complete. No changes will be made to classes. Changing students now creates a domino effect which may mean that the needs of other students are not met. I ask that you understand how complex this process is when we are working with the academic, social and wellbeing needs of over 400 students.

Christmas Carol Concert: Tuesday 15 December

Next Tuesday we will be able to celebrate Christmas with a Christmas Carol concert. This event must adhere to a COVID safety plan. Please note the following regarding the arrangements for the concert:

• The Carols Concert will begin promptly at 1.15pm, Parents must be seated by 1.10pm
• The Carols Concert will be held in St John Vianney’s Co-Cathedral
• Only one (1) adult from each family is permitted to attend- ticket will be sent home with the eldest child in each family tomorrow (Thursday 10 December

• Adults must not attend the event if:
• • they are displaying flu like symptoms such as unexplained elevated temperature, sore throat, sneezing, coughing
  • they or anyone in their family has been diagnosed with COVID-19 by a medical professional
  • they or anyone in their family has had close contact with a person who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 by a medical professional
  • they or anyone in their family has been told by a healthcare provider or public health official that they should self-quarantine due to potential COVID-19 exposure or that they are suspected of having COVID-19
  • they or anyone in their in their household has returned from overseas

• Toddlers/preschoolers are unable to attend 
• Adults will be required to scan a QR code to enter the Church 
• If you are unable to scan the code you must provide your name and phone number to staff
• Adults will be required to hand sanitise upon entry to the Church
• Adults must be seated 1.5m apart
• It is strongly recommended that visiting adults wear a face mask
• Adults must not congregate inside or outside the Church
• At the conclusion of the event, adults will be asked to leave the Church section by section to avoid crowding
• Adults are asked not to be offended if  staff members remind them of the  protocols.

Dismissal on Tuesday will be from classrooms. There will be no car lines on Tuesday afternoon.

Parents and carers are asked to  leave the school grounds as soon as possible after collecting students.

As restrictions begin to ease it is important that we continue to be vigilant - making sure that we maintain social distancing and hygiene standards. Your cooperation in this regard is very much appreciated.