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| Important Dates & Reminders | Time | Event |
| Thursday 21 March | Reconciliation Retreat Day | |
| Thursday 21 March | 6pm | Parent Formation meeting @ St Monica's |
| Friday 22 March | School Photos | |
| Friday 22 March | 2:15pm | Palm Sunday Liturgy K-2 |
| Wednesday 27 March | 11:40am | Holy Thursday Liturgy |
| Thursday 28 March | 2:15pm | Good Friday Liturgy |
| Friday 29 March | Good Friday | |
| Monday 1 April | Easter Monday Public Holiday | |
| Tuesday 9 April | Cross Country Carnival | |
| Friday 12 April | Term 1 Ends |
Dear Parents and Carers,
There is always so much happening at school and I thank our staff for their ongoing support of your children, we are indeed privileged to have a team who commit time and energy to providing a safe and welcoming environment and multiple learning opportunities for all.
Thank you to Father Mick who has been visiting our students prior to Easter and to Mrs. Erika Tokich for her preparation and guidance of our students currently preparing for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, there will be a Retreat Day tomorrow. We keep these students and families in our prayers.
Harmony Day
Tomorrow, March 21st is Harmony Day in Australia- the theme is "Everyone Belongs”.
St Michael’s children will be completing some learning tasks to highlight this important theme.
Goal Setting Interviews
Next Tuesday 26 March, Wednesday 27 March and Thursday 28 March are scheduled for Goal Setting Parent/Teacher Meetings. Bookings (via Compass) opened on March 12 and will close this Friday 22 March. I encourage you to take this opportunity to build the home-school relationship by learning about your child’s strengths and challenges and how you can support your child at home. We value the involvement of Year 5/6 students in the process as they begin to take further responsibility around their learning.
School Photos
A reminder that school photos will take place this Friday 22 March, starting with Kindergarten at 9am, thank you for ensuring that your child is wearing full summer uniform.
https://stmichaelskaleen.schoolzineplus.com/_file/media/2632/uniform_for_website.pdf
Robocup
Thank you to Ms Hallahan for taking time out of her weekend to accompany a group of enthusiastic students to a Robocup Workshop this Saturday. We offer STEM activities. (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) as one of our lunchtime clubs and it is an important part of our Technology initiatives. We look forward to hearing about the great learning and coding!
Fee Statements
Please read the information below regarding Fee Statements.
As we enter into the final weeks of Lent, something I heard recently; If Jesus was in your car- where would he be? In the boot to be taken out for emergencies, in the back seat for some availability, in the passenger seat for ongoing guidance- or taking the wheel?
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.
Special wishes to those children who will celebrate their birthday this week:
| Elliana G | 5/6 Indigo |
| Dominic K | 5/6 Pink |
| Mahlia G | 5/6 Pink |
| Jerry V | 3/4 Green |
| Peyton A | 5/6 Indigo |
| Kye M | 5/6 Pink |
Congratulations to the following students who achieved a Harmony Award this week.
Well done!!
| KYellow | Bianca C |
| 1/2Blue | Knox L |
| 1/2Red | Bram S |
| 3/4Green | Ruhani K |
| 3/4Orange | Tia T |
| 5/6Indigo | Mallory B |
| 5/6Pink | Maggie O |
Parish Sacramental Program 2024
2024 Parish Sacramental Program – for students who are baptised and in years 4-6 in 2024.
Sacrament of Reconciliation – will be celebrated during term 1 on:
Tuesday 2 April in St Michael’s Church, Kaleen;
Wednesday 3 April in St Monica’s Church, Evatt; and
Thursday 4 April in St Monica’s Church, Evatt.
Registrations are now closed and No Late Registrations can be accepted.
Trybooking – to book a 5 minute spot for your child to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
The Trybooking links are open and will close on Friday 22 March.
The links are available on the Parish website at www.cg.org.au/belconnennorth
If you are having trouble booking the time you would like, just book the date and send a trybooking message of the time you would like and you will be sent a confirmation email with the best available time.
Alternatively – there will also be a booking sheet available on Thursday evening at the parent/child formation meeting.
Parent/Child Formation meeting – Thursday 21 March – 6-7pm – St Monica’s Church
Students and at least 1 parent are to attend the parent/child formation meeting this Thursday evening in St Monica’s Church, Evatt. Children should also bring their home booklet with them.
Sacrament of First Communion - will be celebrated across the four Sunday Parish Masses on the weekend of 15 and 16 June.
Sacrament of Confirmation – will be celebrated on 17, 18, and 19 September.
For further Information – please contact the Sacramental Program Coordinator at sc.belconnennorth@cg.org.au or check the parish website at www.cg.org.au/belconnennorth
Palm Sunday
This Sunday is Palm Sunday, the day that we commemorate Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. On Friday, K-2 will be leading a liturgy which dramatises the gospel story. During the liturgy there will be opportunities to ponder on questions such as ‘Why was Jesus riding a donkey?’, 'Why were some Jews excited and others angry?’ and ‘How have we welcomed Jesus into our hearts this Lent?’. This liturgy will lead us into a Holy Thursday liturgy led by 3-4 students and a Good Friday liturgy led by 5-6 students. Families are most welcome to join us in the hall for these commemorations.
Easter
When we return after the Easter break, we will celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus with an Easter Hat Parade. Students are invited to get creative, design and make an Easter Hat that reflects the joy of the resurrection and new life. Hats are to be made at home and worn on the day. Teachers will provide templates to students if they require some guidance. Families are most welcome to join us in the courtyard, 9am on the 2nd of April.
Reconciliation
Tomorrow all Year 4 students will participate in a Reconciliation Retreat Day. This day will consist of a liturgy and activities around the theme of forgiveness and reconciliation. Year 4 students will have recess and lunch provided and can come in comfortable/appropriate clothes of their choice as it is a non uniform day. For students preparing to receive the Sacrament, the retreat is followed by the Parent/Child Formation Evening at St Monica’s Church at 6pm. Please continue to keep our Reconciliation candidates in your thoughts and prayers.
Library
If you can assist with covering books, we are still trying to cover new InitiaLit resources for our K-2 literacy program. We would really appreciate any help with this task.
Please see Mrs Hardwicke if you are able to help.
Sport News
Belconnen Region Swimming Championships
We wish all our students competing in the Belconnen Region Swimming next Tuesday all the best for their races!
ACT Futsal Gala Day
We wish our 5/6 Futsal teams all the best for next Wednesday as they head to MPowerdome for the futsal gala day. Thank you to Philip Villarroel who has volunteered to coach one of our teams. All players need to arrive by 8:20am and meet Mr Howland at the St Michael’s marquee.
Cross Country –Tuesday 9 April
We would love as many parent volunteers as possible to assist as course marshals on the day.
2024 Sport Working Group
If you are part of the 2024 Sport Working Group you can now accept/decline to volunteer via Compass. When in the App please select the volunteer section on the home page. If you have already offered to help this step has been completed for you.
We also welcome any other parent/carers who can lend a hand on the day. Please contact erin.hardwicke@cg.catholic.edu.au if you can help between 9-11am.
Gymnastics Clinics
Gymnastics clinics were enjoyed by all our students last week. They will continue until Week 10.
Erin Hardwicke
My name is Jo, and I am happy to be back as the School Counsellor at St Michaels in 2024.
I have a psychology and counselling background and I have a great passion in working with young people. I feel it is a great privilege to be able to support them with their growth, emotions, relationships, and any other concerns they might be experiencing.
The school counselling program is a first port of call in supporting your child’s mental wellbeing within the school environment. I am able to provide short-term counselling intervention sessions over a few weeks and provide support and guidance in accessing external services if required. Feel free to touch base with any questions or concerns relating to the counselling service at your school, happy to chat through the program and the support I can offer in this role. I am at the school on a Monday each week.
If you would like to make a referral for your child, please use the link below to access the form – once the referral has been put through, I will be in touch as soon as possible.
https://catholiccare.force.com/housing/s/school-referral-form
I look forward to working with you and your school throughout 2024!
For Information
Catholic school families are invited to enter a treasure hunt competition being run by Catholic Schools Guide. The winner will receive $2000 worth of school fees, and runners up will receive Roblox vouchers.
We invite families to enter -
Details: catholicschoolsguide.com.au/competition
Community Services #1 are pleased to announce that we will be the Out of School Hours Care Provider for St Michael’s in 2024.
Information about our service
Daily session fees and opening hours:
Before School Care: 7.00am-8.45am - $27.00 per session * - includes breakfast
After School Care: 3.00pm-6.00pm - $41.00 per session * – includes afternoon tea and a late snack after 5pm
* Session fees are calculated before the Child Care Subsidy is applied.
Program:
Children have access to a wide range of resources such as sports equipment, board games, construction, art and craft, books, small world, dramatic play and loose parts. Experiences planned by and with the children are run each session as well as spontaneous experiences based on children’s interests on the day.
Expressions of interest and more information
If you would like to submit an expression of interest for care in 2024 or have any questions, please email stmichaels@communityservices1.org and you will be sent through information regarding enrolment.
We look forward to meeting you next year.
Regards,
Emily
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Emily Richardson Operations Director – Early Childhood Education and Care Head Office: 1800 960 938 PO Box 7, Narrabundah ACT 2604 |
School Sport ACT - ACT Teams Selection - Important Information
Please see the School Sport ACT webpage http://www.schoolsportaustralia.edu.au/stateterritory-school-sport-offices/school-sport-act/ or Facebook page for the most up to date information.
SCHOOL SPORT ACT TRIALS – Please keep an eye on the School Sport ACT website www.schoolsportact.asn.au for upcoming ACT trials. The process for registering can be found below. If you need any assistance registering your child please feel free to ask for assistance.
How to register your child with School Sport ACT
School Sport ACT now collects all registration information online – this is to prevent the movement to and fro of a paper note and have all information readily available to officials prior to the trial. As this process incurs a fee for data storage, system maintenance and admin, a small fee payment via credit card will be required.
- Go to the School Sport ACT website – www.schoolsportact.asn.au
- Click Register (top right corner of homepage) for an Account – enter parent details and password
- A confirmation email will be sent to your chosen email that will contain a link that you must click on to verify the email account.
- Click Log In (top right hand corner of home page) enter password then click on top tab My Profile
- You will see a ‘dashboard’ of your information, click green box to Add Student – enter student and medical details and save.
- Go to the Sports Tab – choose your specific sport, click on Trial Information box then click on the Register to Trial link.
- Select your child’s name from the dropdown box and then enter the optional fields for Playing History, Preferred Position (if applicable) and Representative Experience. If you are already in the system, ensure your child’s school is up to date in your profile – have they moved onto High School?
