Principal’s Message
Dear Parents, families and caregivers,
Welcome back to what promises to be a busy and exciting Term 2! We hope you all enjoyed a restful and happy Easter break with your families.
It's wonderful to have the students back in the classrooms, and we're already looking forward to a term filled with learning and opportunities for growth. We have some fantastic events on the horizon, including our annual Athletics Carnival and our participation in the Grafton Eisteddfod. Please be sure to check our school calendar and website for specific dates and further details about these and other Term 2 events as they become available.
We've recently received feedback regarding our parent communication, and the positive engagement we're seeing through Compass has been noted. In response to this, and supported by our parent engagement statistics, we will be trialing a revised newsletter schedule this term. For Term 2, we will be publishing school newsletters in Weeks 3, 6, and 9. We believe that Compass provides an effective platform for regular updates and information sharing, and this adjusted newsletter schedule will complement our existing communication methods.
We also value your feedback and will be providing an opportunity in the coming weeks to participate in the Tell Them From Me survey. This important survey allows you to share your valuable insights and experiences, which helps us to continually improve our school. We will share information on how to access the survey when it opens.
Our school is committed to maintaining a safe, happy and supportive environment for every child. Every now and then, it’s helpful to revisit what can and can’t be brought to school. While some items might seem like harmless toys or everyday tools, they may in fact be considered dangerous or prohibited. We want to help families avoid any unintentional mistakes or avoidable situations.
A prohibited weapon includes but is not limited to knives or blades, toy guns, gel blasters, slingshots, darts or anything else that can be used as a weapon to intimidate or cause serious injury or harm. We encourage all parents and carers to have open and ongoing conversations with your child about safety, respect, and care for others. As members of our Catholic school community, we are called to protect and nurture one another, both spiritually and physically. Your support in reinforcing these values at home helps us maintain a secure and faith-filled environment for all members of our school community.
Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting the safety and wellbeing of all children.
We look forward to a successful and engaging Term 2 in partnership with you.
Warm regards
Jacki
Keeping School Funding Fair – What You Need to Know
Did you know that 6 in 10 Australians don’t fully understand how school funding works? Catholic Schools NSW has launched the Keep School Funding Fair campaign to ensure families have access to clear and accurate information.
Our schools play a vital role in providing high-quality education while keeping costs affordable for families. A fair, means-tested funding model ensures all students are supported, no matter their background.
Read the Catholic Schools NSW media release below to learn more, and visit keepfundingfair.org.au to watch the explainer video and take action.