Principal's Page - Judy Egan
Dear Parents and carers,
It wouldn’t be a Cross Country Carnival at St Michael’s without some damp weather to keep us on our toes! Thank you so much to Erin Hardwicke, our staff and students and to our wonderful band of parent helpers who came along with umbrellas and wet weather gear to help us out. It was great to see our students showing resilience and cheering each other on. Our Cross-Country Representative team has been selected for the carnival at Stromlo- information has gone out to families via compass. Congratulations to everyone for a wonderful effort!
Assemblies at School
We have had great attendance at assemblies since we have changed times for our school assemblies from mornings to afternoons. Friday afternoon assemblies will be held at 2:15pm in the hall. As we have limited seating in the hall students are required to sit with their classes. Parents are very welcome to collect children after assembly. Children will return to classes and parents can walk via the calm space/canteen entrance to classrooms to let teachers know their child will be going home. Alternately parents can wait till 3pm to collect children via drop-off areas.
Term 2: School Events
Our Community Council Executive met on Monday evening and discussed the Annual School Community Council Plan for 2024. Some events coming up next term include:
ANZAC Day Liturgy 2:15 pm Tuesday 30th April; St Michael’s Church (all welcome)
Parent members of Defence Forces are very welcome to attend in Uniform.
Please email Erika Tokich if you can attend in Uniform as we would love to have you join us.
Erika.tokich@cg.catholic.edu.au
Pancake Morning Tea (Fundraiser): Friday 3 May
Working Bee: Sunday 5 May 9am-1pm
All are welcome to our working bee- we will supply lunch, an event will be created on Compass.
We need your help to re-mulch our Senior Playground, add topsoil and weed our garden beds before our Open Days. If you have landscaping experience and/or equipment it would be a great help, contact Daniel Kiley if you are able to assist with equipment.
Mother’s Day Gift Stall: Thursday 9 May
School Disco: TBA
Term 2 Uniform
In Term 2 we change to our Winter Uniform as the days begin to cool down. Please visit our website to check Winter Uniform requirements. In the Winter months students can wear navy blue jacket, navy beanies, gloves and scarves. Please assist us by ensuring your child wears the correct school uniform and accessories in the correct school colours. You are most welcome to visit our clothing pool for second-hand items 8:30am-4pm or contact Lynda or Maria with any questions.
https://stmichaelskaleen.schoolzineplus.com/_file/media/2632/uniform_for_website.pdf
In June and July when the UV Index is mostly below 3, students are not required to wear hats unless they spend an extended time outdoors.
School Fees
School Fees have been sent to families this term. We thank all our families who assist us by paying school fees as they contribute to the quality Catholic Education that we provide for our students. Please contact Lynda Logan our Office Manager, if you require any information regarding fees.
Staffing News
Melissa Morella, a valued member of our Classroom Support Team, will have her last day with us this Friday. Mel is moving southside in a full-time capacity. We wish her and her family all the best.
Lastly, a huge thank you to everyone in our community for their contribution to a fulfilling and settled start for our students in Term 1. We are blessed with an amazing group of staff who are passionate about teaching and learning and a welcoming and supportive parent community.
I hope all families stay safe and well over the break and look forward to seeing everyone in Term 2.
Many blessings,
Judy Egan
Principal
MONTHLY SCHOOL FEE STATEMENTS
(INCLUDING ACT BUILDING FUND AMOUNTS)
Please note Families who have a zero balance and no current transactions will not be issued a statement. Where we have received payments for School Fees since the last statement, a statement will be issued displaying the movement in their account.
For all ACT families who have responded to the CCSBF letters, if a family has opted into the contribution the amount will be visible on their next statement issued on 4th & 5th April 2024.
BUILDING FUND OPT IN RESPONSES
Your continued support is important of the building fund as this funding is vital for the maintenance and upkeep of our school facilities.
Please read the following information:
- An email has been sent from donotreply-accounts@cg.catholic.edu.au email address. This is an authentic CECG email address and is not SPAM.
- The Opt-In email will be sent to both parents and take the option chosen by the first parent. Split families will receive separate emails for their portion of the split.
- Each family will be requested to either select “Yes” or “No” regarding their intention to contribute to the Building Fund.
- The amount and frequency will be locked to $210 per Term, however an additional area has been included that will enable a family to contribute an additional amount if they wish to do so.
- Families can amend the Receipt details if they are contributing, i.e., for tax purposes.