At Good Samaritan we always aim to give corrective feedback to students that is consistent, fair and respectful. Returning to our 3, simple stated, school rules of Be Safe, Be Respectful and Be Responsible is also a strategy that students are very familiar with.

This week you might ask your child what it means to ‘Learn with my head and my heart.’

Enjoy the week ahead,

Toni Sillis

Principal

Thank You!

Thank you to all parents who were able to ensure that the children returned to school Ready to Learn. They looked terrific coming into school with their full school uniforms and their replenished equipment in their pencil cases. This can be a huge effort as you work to manage the household as well and for this we are most grateful.

Some of the girls have had acrylic and/or shellac nails over the holiday break. A reminder that these need to be removed during the school term.

Wednesday 26 July: Grandparent’s & Great People Day

Feast of Joachim & Anne

Next week we will celebrate the Feast of Joachim & Anne on Wednesday 26 July. All are invited to join us in recognising all Grandparents and Great People in the lives of our students.

9:15am: Liturgy (Prepared by Year 2)

10am: Morning Tea in hall for all visitors (students are not to be in the hall)

             Good Samaritan School Choir performance

11am-12:30pm: Open Classrooms - All guests are invited to attend classrooms to view student work

12:30pm: School Day resumes

Students may leave following Open Classrooms. Parents must ‘sign out’ students with the class teacher. Please note that if students are leaving the premises with someone other than parents or previously nominated adults on our school records, the teacher and/or school office must be advised via an email to info@gsfmdow.catholic.edu.au  or a telephone call to the school office.

School Uniforms:

We have been in conversation with Poppets Uniforms regarding an option for the girls’ Summer uniform.  Below are some images of the option for the girls to wear shorts and a shirt during the Summer months. The girls will still be able to wear the Summer dress. The girls will continue to wear the school unisex ankle socks and black school shoes.

In the coming weeks, some girls from the primary classes will be asked for their feedback on the shorts option. The manikin display will be in the office foyer until Monday 31 July.

Please complete this Google Form to indicate your agreement with the option or any concerns that you may have. The form will close on Monday 31 July.

iPads at School

Students in Years 3-6 are reminded to ensure that their iPad is fully charged each day coming to school. When students’ iPads are not fully charged it becomes very difficult to fully engage in some aspects of their learning.

Respectful Relationships Information Session

All parents and carers are invited to join us tonight for an information session around the topics of educating in:

• Respectful Relationships
• Child Safety
• Growth
• Development and 
• Human Sexuality. 

This session will be a Zoom meeting which will be held on Wednesday 19  July from 6:30pm-7:30pm.  

This Zoom session will be a collaborative approach with the school and system on how to best support the students in an age appropriate way while teaching the mandated PDHPE (Personal Development, Health and Physical Education) curriculum.

This information session was very successful last year. We encourage all parents even those who tuned in last year to join tonight. 

You’re invited to join the Respectful Relationships,  Child Safety, Growth,  Development & Human Sexuality Education Zoom Meeting:

Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android:

https://dowcatholic.zoom.us/j/67391518928?pwd=M2RPUkhmbDlUWHo1Z3lUNEZJREpOdz09

Password: 882778

This meeting is for all parents - Kindergarten to Year 6.

There is a change of sports uniform this term for some classes.  Please take note of the changes that will impact your child.

During week one any uniform will be acceptable due to the changes in the roster.  Thank you for your flexibility. 

Mrs Cath Hailstone

Assistant Principal

PARISH CONTACT DETAILS:

General enquiries

Lumen Christi Catholic Parish, Wollongong 

Diocese of Wollongong 

PO Box 874 (36 Harbour Street)

Wollongong NSW 2500 Australia

Ph: (02) 42 110500

Email: wollongong@dow.org.au

Web: www.lumenchristi.org.au

Office hours: Monday to Friday (9:00am–1:00pm)

Click here to view the Parish Mass Times

Dear Parents and caregivers, 

SAVE OUR KNEES |  PADDING FOR CHURCH KNEELERS

The kneelers in our churches at St John Vianney Co-Cathedral and St Brigid’s need renewal with padding that will provide comfort and support to all, students, parents, and teachers who kneel during liturgical worship. Improving this practical aspect of our community life will foster an environment of welcome and prayer.

Please contribute to the purchase of padding materials for the kneelers in our churches. No matter how large or small your donation is, your generous donation will help ensure a far more agreeable experience for all members of our congregation, young and old.

HOW TO DONATE?

To be part of this important renewal for our liturgical  worship, please complete a pledge form online at: www.lumenchristi.org.au/kneelers

Direct Deposit

BSB: 066 711 Account #: 008056 Ref: Your Name-SOK

Cheques Payable to: Lumen Christi Parish

Or collect an envelope from the church door (mark it “Kneelers Donation”) and place it inside the collection bag, collection boxes, or hand it in at the parish office.

Thank you for helping to save the knees of our students, parents/caregivers, and teachers who come to the House of God to pray in thanksgiving and for the needs of their loved ones. 

Fr Bernard Gordon

Vicar General & Administrator

School Canteen:

We will advise when the canteen will be open.

From the School Handbook:

School Uniform Policy

The wearing of the correct school uniform is very important at Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School as it creates a greater sense of equality among the student population despite the diverse socio-economic backgrounds of their families. 

The following are some basic guidelines for following the expectations associated with wearing the correct school uniform at Good Samaritan:

1. All students are to wear the full, correct  uniform at all times.
2. Uniforms are to be labelled, cleaned, pressed, properly repaired and worn neatly at all times. 
3. Damaged or shabby items of uniform are to be replaced.
4. School uniform regulations apply equally to hair, jewellery, make-up (including false fingernails), hats and shoes.
5. Classroom teachers are responsible for checking uniform on a daily basis.
6. Where a uniform breach occurs a verbal reminder/warning is given.
7. If a repetition of uniform breaches occurs, parents will be contacted by way of letter.
8. Students out of uniform, who have a valid reason, should have a note to this effect, signed by their parents. This is to be counter-signed by the classroom teacher.
9. For extreme breaches of the uniform code, a student may be isolated from the rest of the school.
10. Where genuine financial difficulties hamper a student in fully meeting all uniform requirements, the Principal may supply items of uniform at the school’s expense. 

All items of uniform must be purchased from the Good Samaritan Uniform Shop.

Basis of Discretion

• Discretion may be used when a student is out of uniform on the first occasion. 
• The Principal has the right to waver uniform requirements in special circumstances.

The next P&F Meeting will be held on Monday 31 July 7pm in the School Library. All are invited to attend in person or via zoom (link below).

Topic: P&F Meeting

Time: Jul 31, 2023 07:00 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney

Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android:

   https://dowcatholic.zoom.us/j/67853105751?pwd=WjliTkpUT0JyK2plVExBdzREckRQZz09

    Password: 819720 

If joining by Zoom, please remember Zoom Etiquette:

• Be ready with your camera on 

• Be ready to introduce yourself to the group

• Pay attention to muting when not speaking to the group

• Avoid multitasking whilst in the meeting

This makes for an easier meeting for all attendees to fully participate in the meeting.

Diary Dates & Reminders for the week ahead: