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Dear Parents and Families,
What a wonderful week.
It is terrific to see school life getting back to normal and to be greeted each day by the junior students almost running on air to get into the yard. All week the two junior rooms have been a buzz with excitement and it has been overwhelming the way they have settled back in after the extended break. As a staff we can only congratulate the parents and families for everything they have had to deal with during these strange times, and thank you all for then way you have enabled the junior students to smoothly transition back into onsite learning. In particular can we say how much we have appreciated the way parents have accepted and followed the compulsory site protocols we have been instructed to implement, as this has meant we could focus on our number one priority - the children - instead of having to be site security!
At the start of the year Tania Wookey was appointed to the role of Buildings & Facilities Officer on our staff, but little did she know the dramas that COVID awaited her. We would like to acknowledge the thorough and professional approach Tania brings to the role and recognise the cleaning protocols that she has implemented already were stronger than some of those suggested during our return to onsite learning. So thanks Tania for everything you do to provide a clean and safe environment for us to learn and work in.
If you have been past the school you may have noticed the additional signs that have been placed in the Pickup/Setdown on Williams Avenue. This space is for parents to safely stop for their children to exit the car onto the kerb and enter safely through the pedestrian gate - A 'Kiss and Go' drop off. If you prefer to use the carpark that space has always been designed for parents to stop and walk their children in, so we request that parents do not block the drive by doing the 'kissing and dropping' as this creates congestion which creates a potential risk for pedestrians.
Linked to parking is the news that our new entry point structure is about to start construction next week. Later in the week the inclined area from the carpark will be blocked to allow the construction of a compliant walkway, while on the opposite side of the building a ramp will be constructed to allow safer student access to the oval. During this time access to the school will be via the gates on Williams Avenue and the juniors will enter the building via the eastern door. These projects are all in place to create a safer site for our students, families and staff. The Admin relocation project is ahead of schedule and we are welcoming the painters onsite next week as well as we near the completion date of early July.
As we get prepared to welcome back the senior students after the public holiday in Week 9, we ask for all senior students to return any school computers and chargers by Friday 5th June. This will enable us to reconfigure them back into the charging trolleys. If you have a junior computer and/or charger still at home they must be returned immediately as we are being held up in returning them into service until they are all back.
Wishing you all a lovely weekend, and a reminder to keep up the good hygiene habits as suggested by the photo ..... sorry we couldn't afford to get a decent model for the photo shoot!
Take care,
Dave
What is National Reconciliation Week?
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
The dates for NRW remain the same each year; 27 May to 3 June. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey— the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision respectively.
Reconciliation must live in the hearts, minds and actions of all Australians as we move forward, creating a nation strengthened by respectful relationships between the wider Australian community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
National Reconciliation Week 2020 Theme
In 2020 Reconciliation Australia marks twenty years of shaping Australia’s journey towards a more just, equitable and reconciled nation.
Much has happened since the early days of the people’s movement for reconciliation, including greater acknowledgement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander rights to land and sea; understanding of the impact of government policies and frontier conflicts; and an embracing of stories of Indigenous success and contribution.
2020 also marks the twentieth anniversary of the reconciliation walks of 2000, when people came together to walk on bridges and roads across the nation and show their support for a more reconciled Australia.
As always, we stand on the shoulders of those who came before us, and Australians now benefit from the efforts and contributions of people committed to reconciliation in the past.
Today we work together to further that national journey towards a fully reconciled country.
Reconciliation is a journey for all Australians – as individuals, families, communities, organisations and importantly as a nation. At the heart of this journey are relationships between the broader Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
We strive towards a more just, equitable nation by championing unity and mutual respect as we come together and connect with one another.
On this journey, Australians are all In This Together; every one of us has a role to play when it comes to reconciliation, and in playing our part we collectively build relationships and communities that value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories and cultures.
Further resources & information can be found at:
https://www.reconciliation.org.au/national-reconciliation-week/
Attached is the letter distributed to parents on the 20th May detailing our return to onsite learning. Just a reminder to look over the details with particular attention to the need for children to be kept at home if they have any cold or flu type symptoms. We thank you for your continued support.
FEE STATEMENTS:
Finance Statements will be emailed out to families next week. We thank families for their support in organising their payments, and remind parents to contact us if you wanted help or advice about setting up a direct deposit payment arrangement. If you have any questions please make contact with Rebekah via finance@churchill.catholic.edu.au
FINANCIAL SUPPORT:
If you have any concerns about your financial situation, please contact Rebekah so that we can explore confidential financial support.
This year all enrolments will be completed on documentation provided by Diocese of Sale:Catholic Education Limited [DOSCEL]. This support from DOSCEL enables all catholic schools to have a level of consistency but more importantly met all legislative demands.
These forms are available online via the school website, and can be completed online PDF. If you require further support or access to the forms for 2021 Prep Enrolments please contact the office.
Click here - ENROLMENT DOCUMENTATION
We encourage both current and new families to make contact with us to ensure your child's placement is secure, while also registered for our transition opportunities.
At present we are not able to host onsite transition opportunities.
The Learning for Life Scholarships have again been offered to Lumen Christi families through a partnering agreement with The Smith Family. We have attached the flyer that explains the eligible criteria. These scholarships provide direct financial support to families to cover educational expenses, which we know have potentially escalated during the remote learning situation. If you are interested please contact Shelley via the details on the flyer, or by making contact with Mr.Cooper and Mrs.Campbell at school.
The application process is rather simple and we are happy to support parents complete the one page application form.
What is the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data?
Schools must now complete the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD) every year. It counts the number of students who receive additional adjustments or “help” at school because of a disability. The NCCD helps governments plan for the needs of students with disability.
Please read the attached Parent Information Sheet for more details:
If you have further questions please feel free to contact Mrs.Peterson
Dear Year 6 Families - Please take the time to read the following letter from Mr.John Freeman the Principal of Lavalla Cathiolic College, Traralgon regarding the changed Enrolment conditions for Year 7 2021. if you require further information please either contact Lavalla directly, or feel welcome to speak to Mr.Cooper or Mrs.Dosen.