St Paul's Catholic Primary School Newsletter 2022 Term 4, Week 8
Principal's Message
Dear St Paul’s Families,
The end of year is a time of great celebration and, as the season of Advent begins, a time of waiting. Last week, we celebrated our Preschool Graduation, today we celebrate the musical talents of some of our students and next week we will celebrate the academic growth of some of our students and enjoy an evening of Christmas Carols. You may have noticed that in this week’s NT News, there was an article published celebrating the success of schools according to their NAPLAN results. Whilst we were thrilled to have been highlighted as one of the top performing schools in the NT, we are also aware that NAPLAN is merely one measure of academic success.
As a school, we are just as impressed with the commitment students and families demonstrate to improving learning throughout the year. This week, it has been an honour for me to read over the Semester 2 Student Reports that you will receive next week. We have seen phenomenal growth in so many of our students, academically, socially and emotionally. Unfortunately, the report provides only a mere summary of your child’s learning and growth. We know that the learning that happens for your child each year cannot be summarised in final marks and a brief paragraph and we hope you enjoy the many varied opportunities that celebrate your child’s learning throughout the year via ClassDojo, weekly assemblies and showcase opportunities.
The end of year can seem like such a rush that it is overwhelming. There is so much going on that want it ‘all to be over’ so we can relax and get back to ‘normality’. Take some time this advent season to slow down and enjoy the waiting. Enjoy the couple of hours you have with other families here at our Christmas Carols evening, enjoy the couple of hours you take to celebrate our end of year Mass and enjoy the time planning any upcoming trips, knowing that when the rushing is over, you will have spent time with those who are precious to you.
We look forward to the coming weeks as a time of honouring your child’s growth this year at our Christmas Carols evening, our awards ceremony and of course at our end of year Mass where we will also farewell our Year 6 Graduants. We hope you are able to join in the celebrations and enjoy being part of the amazing community that St Paul’s is.
May the spirit of Jesus fill your homes over the coming weeks.
Kind regards,
Megan
Important Notices
Events
General Information/News
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UNIFORM SHOP APPOINTMENTS 2023
We will receive our uniform order for 2023 in late December.
Please book here to prior to your visit to purchase uniforms during our busy time in our uniform shop at St Paul's reception.
School Fee Increase 2023
Please also be advised that there will be an increase in school fees next year. This is due to the tuition fee increase as decided by Catholic Education NT (see circular from CENT below) and also the introduction of the ICT levy of $250 per child with a limit of $500 per family.
We thank you for your understanding.
Birthday Treats
This is a friendly notice that if it is a child's birthday, we ask that you do not bring any food or treats. This is to respect the dietary needs of all children & families and also to maintain equity for all. On the day of the child’s birthday, the teacher will organise for the class to acknowledge the child’s birthday.
Parents organising a party outside of school should refrain from giving out invitations during school time, particularly if not all children are invited. It can lead to some children feeling excluded and cause unnecessary upsets. Parents should discuss options with their child’s teacher about appropriate distribution of invitations, give them directly to parents before or after school or contact them privately.
The decision was made by the school board in 2021.
ELC & OSHC NEWS
OSHC IMPORTANT UPDATE
Dear St Paul's Outside Hours School Care families (After School Care and Vacation Care families),
With the easing of Covid restrictions & isolation rules, we have reviewed our OSHC booking policies, with subsequent changes to commence 1st January 2023. Please see changes outlined below.
Currently, for both After School Care and Vacation Care: If families cancel their booking in writing by 8:30am on the day of attendance (or day prior for Vacation Care), there is no charge for that day’s attendance. If the child goes home sick or we do not receive notice in writing then the family is still charged.
Change as of 1st Jan 2023: Two weeks written notice must be given for any changes to both After School Care and Vacation Care bookings or charges remain. If a child is absent (regardless of the reason) the charge for that day remains, regardless of bookings being casual or not. This is accommodated by the government entitlement of 42 allowable absences before Child Care Subsidy is affected. No changes will be allowed to usual scheduled days on public holidays (unless part of a holiday block or permanent change to booking).
Currently, a $25 After School Care booked care rate is charged per day if the same day/s are booked every week or fortnight for one term or more. Families are charged a $30 casual rate for bookings that do not meet the booked care requirements.
Change as of 1st Jan 2023: This booked care rate of $25 will be charged for all bookings with at least 2 weeks' written notice, regardless of what day/s are booked each week. $30 casual rate will be charged for any bookings with less than 2 weeks written notice. This is to assist families with irregular work rosters.
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