Dear Parents/Carers,

I hope the first week has gone well for you and routines are beginning to be established. I heard from one Mum that her kids were unbelievably tired but incredibly happy! Thank you for the wonderful way you have supported the return to school.

At the beginning of each year, I am obliged to let you know that school supervision begins daily at 8:20am, children enter through the glass sliding doors. Children arriving before this time are not supervised and are therefore in an unsafe situation. We do offer before and after school care if you are in this position. The carline drop off has teacher supervision from 8:30am. If students arrive after 8:50am the sliding doors are locked, and we ask that students enter through the Front Office so Lisa can sign them in.

The school daily timetable is below if you need to schedule appointments.

Staff on duty at 8:20am

School begins at 8:50am

8.50-11.00 first session,

10.00am fruit break

11.00-11.10 eating time

11.10-11.40 recess play

11.40- 1.10 middle session

1.10-1.20 eating time

1.20-1.50 lunch play 

1.50-2.50 last session

2.50 pack up bell

2.55 home bell

School Uniform

There have been some issues with school uniform supplies, let us know if you are having any difficulties sourcing uniforms. We have a well-stocked second-hand uniform shop with many items. St Michael’s students wear their uniform with pride, and we value our uniform as an important part of our school identity and ethos. A link is available below if you are unsure of requirements.

A St Michael's blue school bag is also part of our school uniform and we have plenty of 2nd hand bags at the Office if you would like to pick one up for a gold coin donation.

https://stmichaelskaleen.schoolzineplus.com/_file/media/1749/uniform_policy.pdf

Year 6 Leaders

Congratulations to our Year 6 leaders who received their leadership shirts and badges last week. While we were not able to have families present, it was a special time, and our students are thrilled to be finally at the top end of the school! The students are part of leadership teams so that everyone is tasked with responsibility around the school, ensuring it is a place of harmony where all students particularly the younger students feel welcomed and nurtured.  

Awards/Birthdays

At St Michael’s we acknowledge students’ participation, effort and learning via weekly Harmony Awards. These are printed in the newsletter and students bring home a certificate. At the end of each term teachers also choose 2 students for Rainbow Awards. These children will receive a special gift pack as a way of recognising their outstanding efforts in the term. Birthdays are a special time, and we also acknowledge these publicly and with a certificate. Sadly, we are currently unable to hold assemblies with families present.

Fees

Fee statements were sent out last week to families. Thank you for supporting us by promptly paying your fees or putting in place direct debit options. If you experience any issues regarding fees, we are happy to set up an appointment. We rely on fee collection to maintain our school budgets and ensure your child receives a quality education in a beautiful setting.

Road works/Pick Up/wet weather

Thank you for your patience as ACT Government continue to improve the footpaths and pavements for safety and access at the front of the school. This work was scheduled for school holidays but unfortunately was not able to be completed in this timeframe.  The pickup drive through is opened from 2:50pm daily, if it is raining at pick up time all families are welcome to use the drive through as we wouldn’t be asking students to wait on the oval.

Thank you for your continued support,

Many blessings for the coming week

Judy Egan

Principal