Yesterday the staff spent the day exploring collaborative cultures within their teams and then the school. It is certainly easier to have these sessions face to face rather than over a screen. It was a valuable day as we continued the work of our strategic plan. 

A conversation point for staff has been how we can build connections with our parent community. For the students being able to have a settled morning routine with the teachers present to assist them, hear reading, ensure they are ready for the day have resulted in very settled classes ready to learn right from the first bell. We appreciate your support in getting your children here in time for this routine to be completed. 

We also recognise that as parents you are missing the connection with teachers and knowing what your child’s classroom looks like. To this end, the leadership team has decided that each Friday morning all classrooms will be open for parents to come in and let your child show you around. This won’t be a time for talking to the teachers about issues or concerns about your child, these are best discussed at a mutually convenient time and need to be pre arranged. 

Catholic Education Week starts next Friday 27th May with the theme "Go out into the world and spread the Good News to all creation". We will be celebrating it with a short liturgy at assembly that day. Parents are invited to join us at the assembly which starts at 1:45pm. 

Entry will need to be via the hall and you will need to sign in using the vpass QR code. A small amount of seating will be provided at the rear of the hall for parents. Seating down the side of the hall and the first row at the back of the hall will be for teachers to supervise the children. Please help the school captains by refraining from talking amongst yourselves whilst assembly is running.  

After assembly on the 27th May to celebrate Catholic Education Week,  we will have an "Open Classroom Afternoon" where the parents are invited to visit the classrooms. 

Kind regards

Jodie