Principal News
Dear Parents
The school leadership team and school administration pride themselves on keeping our community informed about school events. Teachers are also kept up-to-date with event times, venues etc. and share these in their weekly communication notes with families. It is most disappointing that parents are not reading school communications and then phoning reception and venting! Please access all communication which is sent through several avenues: SENTRAL, Schoolzine and Facebook. We are always willing and happy to help you when you need. Please be respectful to the staff at all times.
With only a few weeks left of Term 4, there is much to be accomplished by the last day on Friday 3rd December. Preparations are in full swing for final year events and activities.
Upcoming events:
Week 8:
SSPS and P & F (FACE) Christmas Concert:
Saturday 20th November 3:30 p.m. onwards
Year 5 Fun Day:
Tuesday 30th November
School Board and P & F thanksgiving dinner:
Tuesday 23rd November
End of Year Mass:
Wednesday 24th November; All welcome to attend 9.00 a.m. in the Cathedral Centre: Presentation of Leader Badges to all Year 5's and elected positions announced.
Year 6 Fun Day:
Friday 26th November
Year 4 Soccer Gala Day:
Friday 26th November
Week 9:
Transition morning for current and new students:
Wednesday 1st December 8:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
- All students will spend this time with their 2022 class teacher and classmates.
- All new students to gather in the Mercy Centre; a member of staff will escort new students to their classes.
- Thanks to our Pastoral Care group who will have refreshments set up outside the Mercy Centre.
- Uniform Shop will be open during this time as well.
Final Assembly:
Thursday 2nd December 9.00 a.m. in the Mercy Centre
- Academic Awards, Adopt-A-Cop Awards, Cornerstone Awards, Sporting Awards, Cultural Awards and the Spirit of Catherine McAuley Award will be announced at this assembly.
Last Day of School:
Friday 3rd December: Year 6 Graduation 9.00 a.m.
- Year 6 parents/guests must use Try booking to secure seating for this event.
- Students attending on this day will be supervised by class teachers at the graduation.
- School finishes at 1.00 p.m.
- Toowoomba Catholic Care and Kindergartens (Outside School Care) is available for service from 1.00 p.m. Parents wanting to access this service must enrol for the afternoon.
Haircuts and Uniform
Could I please ask parents to be aware of both haircuts and school uniforms as we get closer to the holidays. On the whole, most children arrive at school neat and tidy each day looking great. In a few cases, some children need to get their hair cut and some uniforms need minor repairs, such as polish on shoes and buttons replaced on shirts. If you could please assist your child with these two important issues, I would really appreciate it, as we aim to finish the year strongly in every area, especially important areas like attendance and appearance.
Building Update
Demolition of the 'old' administration and staff facilities has been in full swing this week. We have adapted to the noise and dust as best we could. Final day of building and handover is January 20th, 2022, just in time for school.
Many thanks for all your time and support of the staff and children here at SSPS.
Madonna Sleba