Office News
Welcome to Term 1 2023:
For those of you who are yet to meet the office staff, we would like to introduce ourselves to you. Mrs Julie Robinson and Mrs Jodie McMcLachlan work 5 days a week in the office. Mrs Alex Sleba works Monday - Thursday. Alex is also our school Work Place Health and Safety officer for 2023.
The office is open each day from 8.00 am - 4.00 pm each day. Phone lines are open each day from 8.00 am - 4.00 pm.
REMINDERS
Messages:
We understand that at times, messages need to be delivered to students and we aim to always deliver these messages to the classrooms before going home time. To help ensure that all messages are delivered before 3.00 pm we ask that you please allow enough time for the office staff to do this. Often classes are outside or at PE and if messsages are phoned through at 2.55 pm is almost impossible to deliver these messages on time. We ask that you contact the school no later than 2:45 pm to ensure your child/children receive the message.
Late Arrivals:
If your child is late to school - it is very important that they are signed in at the office as presenting late, before going up to their classroom. School commences at 8.30 am each day. Roll Marking is done between 8.30 am - 8.45 am. All children who are late, must take a Late Slip up to their classroom teacher. Students can sign in on their own if late, however they must report to the office before going to class.
Early Departures:
Children who leave school throughout the school day, must be signed out by a parent or guardian in the office. Children are not permitted to walk out of the school grounds without a parent/guardian during school hours. They must also be signed back in once they return to school.
Late Pick Up:
If you are late to pick up your child from school, the children are supervised on Lawrence and Perth Street until 3.30 pm. After 3.30 pm they will be returned to the office, and a parent will be rung about collection.
Absentees:
Please remember to nofity the school office by 9.00 am each day if your child is absent from school. You can do this a number of ways. You can phone and leave a message on the voicemail (before 8am), you can ring and speak to one of the office ladies peraonally or you can submit an an absence form via the parent portal. For any absences that are unexplained you will receive an sms notification from the school about this absence. If emailing your child's teacher regarding an absence, please make sure you also inform the office also as often teachers do not get to check emails once class starts for the day. If your child is away for a long period at a time, we do require you to fill out a form from the office.
Sickness:
If your child presents to sick bay and is too unwell to stay at school, the office staff will phone a parent/guardian to come and collect. It is important to remember that if your child is unwell, we do ask that you keep them home until they are feeling better to return to school.
Parent Portal and School Calendar:
All notifications will be sent home via the Parent Portal. This includes permission notes for class excursions and school sports carnivals. Semester 1 and Semester 2 Report Cards are also uploaded to the Portal. The school calendar is also updated regularly, so please if you are unsure of any dates, check the calendar. If you are having accessing the Parent Portal at any time please contact the office.
Medication at school:
Medication at school can be administered by the office staff, however it is very important to note that any medication administered must be prescribed from the doctor with a doctor's label printed on the medication. We are unable to administer any kind of panadol or paracetemol. Parents will be rung immediately if a child presents with high temps. A medication form must be completed by a parent prior to any medication being given to a student at school.
Asthma Medication:
Children who are asthmatic are requried to have their puffer, spacer and asthma medication plan at school. This includes children who do suffer from seasonal asthma. All asthma medication is kept in the classroom with the teacher. If you are yet to send in your child's asthma medication and current plan, we do strongly advise you to do this as soon as possible.
Head Lice:
At times we do have cases of Head Lice present at school. Please see attached flyer from Qld Health outlining the correct steps in treating head lice. If Head Lice are detected on your child whilst at school, a parent will be rung and you will be asked to come and collect immediately and commence treatment at home.
Items for sale at the office:
Library Bags: $10
School Badges: $5
School Bags: $75
Swimming Caps in house colours: $5
School Fees:
2023 School Fees will be emailed home soon.
This year you will receive a statement of the FULL YEARLY school fee amount in Term 1. This statement will list fees due in Term 1 (payment due 24/02/2023) and Term 2 (payment due 19/05/2023) and Term 3 (payment due 11/08/2023) Please note that school camps are not included in the school fee and wil be billed on occurence (Years 5 and 6 only).
Accounts must be paid in full by the due date, unless a direct debit instalment arrangement has been entered into or prior arrangements have been made with the school. If you ave any concerns relating to school fees, please contact the office on 4637 1700.
Please refer to the school bank details below if you wish pay directly into the school bank account.
- Account Name: St Saviour’s Primary Account
- BSB: 064-786
- Account Number: 100025243
- Bank: Commonwealth Bank of Australia
- Branch: ADF
Birthday treats:
We love the children celebrating their birthdays at school. Just a quick reminder that if ice-blocks are brought in, please ensure that they are frozen (particularly Zooper Doopers). Cup cakes (rather than a whole cake) are welcome however we do ask that you check with your child's teacher first in case of food allergies in that class.
Facebook and Instagram:
St Saviour's Primary has a Facebook and Instagram page. We do post updates and events on social media regularly so it is a great way to keep in touch with what is happening in and around our school.
We welcome back our three Crossing Supervisors for 2023.
Anna Philp, Amy Stewart and Janette McGillivray. All three ladies will be supervising the crossings in Lawrence Street and Perth Street throughout the school year.
Reminders when using the crossings:
Prep Parking
The Prep carpark is strictly for Prep parents only. Families who have a current Prep student can use the Prep Car Park for drop off and pick up. The Prep carpark can become quite congested at peak times - please drive slowly and stop at the pedestrian crossing to check for any families crossing to enter Prep. Please do not stop in the driveway to "run in" and collect your child from Prep. There is limited parks in the Prep carpark, so please do not hold up other parents who are waiting to find a park. If you have collected your child, we ask that you leave as quickly as possible to avoid congestion and hold up's for those parents trying to source a car park. Thank you.
Lawrence Street Parking:
Please remember to take care when driving in Lawrence Street to find a park. Lawrence Street is our main pick up and drop off location, so it is always very busy at peak times in the morning and afternoon. The Cathedral carpark can also become very busy so please ensure you take time and drive with care. Parents can access the Toowoomba Catholic Schools carpark directly opposite our school for pick up and drop off. Please ensure you cross at the school crossing if you are parking in Lawrence Street and need to cross the road. No parking in front of the Boarding School on the circular driveway - this is strictly for Boarding School families to access.
Perth Street Parking:
Parking in Perth Street is minimal. Buses access this area for drop off and pick up. If you do park in Perth Street:
- Do not park on the footpath of residents living in Perth Street
- Do not park in front of driveways or block driveways
- Do not park in Bus Zones or No Standing zones which are clearly signed
- Do not J Walk across the street - use the pedestrian crossing
- This area is regularly monitored by Police
- Children who catch the bus in Perth Street are to wait in the Bus Shelter or near the bus shelter of an afternoon. A teacher is on bus duty from 3.00pm - 3.30pm each day.
Neil Street Parking:
Children are not permitted to walk up to Neil Street (College) at 3.00 pm for school pick up. The two exit points at 3.00 pm are Lawrence and Perth Street. A family member may come down to the Primary School and collect from these pick up spots, however no child is permitted to walk up to Neil Street as we do not provide supervision in this area after 3.00 pm.
School Website:
School Phone Number:
074637 1700
School Email:
ssps@twb.catholic.edu.au
Scholastic Bookclub:
St Saviour's Primary offers Bookclub throughout the school year. Cataglogues are sent home with each child once a term. Ordering is strictly via the Scholastic website (details will be on the catalogues) No cash is to be sent to school for orders. Catalogues will be sent home soon for Term 1 Bookclub.
Skool Dayz Uniform Shop
The School Uniform Shop is now located at the top of the service driveway as you enter off Neil Street. The shop is located on the bottom floor of the old convent building. The Uniform Shop is open the following times throughout the Term every Monday afternoon from 2.30pm - 4.00pm and every Friday afternnoon from 3.00pm - 5.30pm. If these times do not suit, please contact Dan Eagleson 0481 318 398 to arrange an alternate time or email directly on info@skooldayz.com.au or log on to the skooldayz website for further information. https://www.skooldayz.com.au
Break Times:
Morning Tea: 10.45 am - 11.15 am
Lunch: 12.45 pm - 1.30 pm
Tuckshop:
Please refer to Tuckshop News in today's Newsletter for all information regarding Tuckshop at SSPS. Tuckshop this year will be on MONDAY and FRIDAY only. We wecome Ms Renee Kilpatrick to staff as the new Tuckshop Convenor for 2023. If you would like to volunteer some time in the Tuckshop please contact either Renee via the Tuckshop or the office. No iceblocks will be sold at the Tuckshop until further notice.
Parent Portal:
St Saviour's Primary uses the Sentral Parent Portal for sending out "push alerts" which provide up-to-date information that could be anything from a bus being late to reminders about events for the next day. The Parent Poral will assist you to monitor your child's school journey simply and efficiently, permission forms, keep student contact and medical information up to date. and give easier access to report cards. Class Commumication notes are also sent home via the Portal, so it is important to always check the Portal each week for this and other information.
Student Access Keys have been emailed to all new families who have started at St Saviour's Primary this year. If you have not yet received your access key, please contact the office via phone or email for asstance.
To download the Sentral for Parents App simply download it from the App Store or Google Play Store and follow the instructions to create your account.
Collection Notice for Parents: