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Uniform:
Generally, following Mother’s Day Winter uniforms may begin to be worn. As usual a ‘grace’ period is given as we adjust to the cooler weather. Therefore, depending upon the weather each day students may wear either Summer or Winter uniforms next week.
From Monday 25 May all students must wear Winter uniforms.
Students attending one day (Focus Day)
- wear sports uniform
Students attending all week:
- wear sports uniform on their nominated ‘Focus Day’ & Fridays & school uniform (Winter or Summer based on weather) for remainder of the week
Uniform Shop:
In order to manage the physical distancing requirements, parents must make an appointment at the uniform shop to purchase uniforms. This can be done through the Compass notification sent on Monday.
Reminder about Haircuts:
FROM THE SCHOOL HANDBOOK
HAIR
Students are required to wear their hair in a neat and tidy manner. Haircuts should be of an even grade. 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.
Drop Off & Dismissal
Car lines remain the safest and most efficient way to drop off and pick up students. Afternoon car lines will begin at 2:40pm in order for us to be able to maintain physical distancing.
Parents are asked not to enter the school grounds.
Drop off is at Cabbage Tree Lane gate, McGrath St gate or car lines. Staff will be at the gates to greet the students.
Parents are asked to:
- ensure their child/ren know the afternoon pick up arrangements i.e: car lines, OOSH, bus, Cabbage Tree Lane gate or McGrath St gate
- inform the office if arrangements change throughout the day
Assemblies:
At the 8:50 bell, students will be making their way directly to their classrooms where they will be met by their teacher. Students will not be assembling throughout the school day. The GSFM virtual assembly will continue.
Cleaning & Hygiene:
Good Samaritan, with the support of Catholic Education, has extended the cleaning contract to include regular cleaning of hard surfaces, toilets and handwashing sinks throughout the school day.
In addition, the class timetables include handwashing and regular hand sanitising.
All bubblers have been closed. Students must bring their own water bottle that is able to be refilled throughout the school day.
Canteen:
The school canteen is closed until further notice. All students must bring their own munch ‘n crunch, recess and lunch each day.
Week 3 Learning Plans:
Teachers will continue to provide learning plans for 4 days each week and a 5th day of ‘Must Do’/’Can Do’ options. The 5th day will also be an opportunity for ‘catch-up’. Please keep in mind that students will not complete all of the learning plan on their ‘Focus Day’. Teachers will nominate one (1) piece of work that will receive feedback (marking) each day. Other work that is submitted i.e: posted on Google classroom or SeeSaw, will be sighted by the teacher. Learning plans will continue to be uploaded the afternoon prior allowing for parents to organise the learning at home.
The ‘Focus Day’ for each class will give priority to student well being whilst also providing instruction for various parts of the remote learning plan. This will also be an opportunity for the teacher to clarify any misconceptions that students may have with the concepts of the remote learning plan.
AN INSPIRATIONAL PRAYER FOR MOTHER’S DAY
Dear Lord,
I may not pray often, and I may not pray enough, but when I do, this is all I ask of you
God, please give me a heart just like hers
She loves unconditionally, no matter what, no matter who…
God, give me courage to be like her
She is very brave, she makes me unafraid…
God, give me wisdom just like hers
She knows everything, big and small, she is there to help me through it all…
God, give me strength just like hers
She has been knocked down, yet she stands strong for another round…
God, give me beauty just like hers
When she smiles it gives me that feeling that everything will be okay
and my problems disappear for a while…
God, give me generosity just like hers
She helps the helpless, she never thinks of herself and she is so unselfish…
Go someday, if I am at least half the mum she was to me,
I will know that you were listening
On the day
That I prayed.
Amen.
We wish all our mums, nonnas, grandmas,
nannas & aunties a very Happy Mother’s
Day!
The Value for this week is:
Respect
How can we be respectful when we are learning from home?
- Always aim to do our best work while working from home
- Start our lessons each day on time
- Listen to our parents/carers and follow the house rules and routines
How can we be respectful on the internet?
Students who are respectful on the internet:
- act in a way that takes into consideration other people’s feelings and wellbeing
- are courteous, showing empathy and acting with dignity
- have self-respect and only engage in online behaviours that are helpful, useful and have a positive impact on their online reputation
- shows respect by accepting individual differences, presenting opinions calmly and agreeing to disagree