Dear Parents and Carers

Yesterday’s carnival was an outstanding success made so by the lovely weather, enthusiastic children, and fabulous organisation. Congratulations to Mr Hunt and his team for their efforts to make the day run so well. Thank you also to those parents who assisted with marshalling and timekeeping.

Those children who performed strongly in events which qualify for district carnival selection, will be notified shortly.

Meet the Teacher Welcome BBQ
Tomorrow night’s Meet the Teacher session will run from 4.45 to 5.30pm. Parents should simply accompany their child to their classroom where they will be greeted by their teacher and given a handout with an accompanying survey. Parents whose children are on existing Personalised Plans will be asked to make an appointment with their child’s teacher later.

Please remember that this is simply an opportunity to meet the teacher and not a formal Parent Teacher interview.  Following the session, a complimentary Welcome BBQ will be held on the Belconnen Way side of the school. The BBQ will be a sausage sizzle, please bring your own drinks. Gluten free options will be provided.

Thank you in advance to those parents who have offered to assist with the BBQ. I look forward to catching up with you on Friday evening.

Stage Two Building Renovations
Many parents have commented on the wonderful renovations to our senior classes. The children and teachers are also delighted with the new learning environment.

I have been informed by the Catholic Education Office that interested builders have now been invited to tender for Stage Two. The renovation will include both Kindergartens, both Year Ones, Learning Support and Year 3B.

This stage will be funded via a Block Grant from the ACT Government with support from the Catholic Education Office (CEO). The CEO contribution will be drawn from the Building Levy towards which parents in all catholic schools in our Archdiocese contribute. The school will not be required to make a financial contribution.

As always, I am reluctant to give a starting date, but we anticipate demolition and relocation should begin mid-year.

The final classrooms, excluding the library, (which has already undergone a refurbishment) and storage spaces will be completed once Stage Two is finalised.

May God bless you and your families this week. 

Graham Pollard
Principal