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Dear Parents and Carers,

Parent/Teacher Interviews

During Week 9 (week beginning 5 September), parent/teacher interviews will take place at St Saviour's Primary School.  

These interviews provide an opportunity for teachers to communicate information to parents and/or carers on what their child knows, understands and can do at this point in time.   This feedback may also include recommendations for future learning.

Additionally, reporting via parent/teacher interviews allows opportunities for parents and teachers to engage about the learning journey of the child and opportunites to report on the education of the whole child.  Attending an interview also indicates to your child that you are interested in their learning needs and what's happening to them at school.

Bookings for interviews are now OPEN via the Sentral Application.  

This year, Tuesday afternoon (6 September) will be an afternoon where all teachers are available in the Mercy Centre commencing at 1pm until at least 6pm.  This will allow parents some more flexibility in booking times over lunch breaks, straight after school or later in the afternoon.  Alternate times will also be available with each teacher during the week if this afternoon does not suit.

National Child Protection Week (4-10 September 2022)

In 2022, National Child Protection Week will continue to embrace the overarching message that ‘Every child, in every community, needs a fair go’. In particular, this year we will be shining a light on children growing up safe and supported.

At St Saviour's students will be participating in Australia's Biggest Child Safety Lesson which is presented by the Daniel Morcombe Foundation.

As mentioned in Mrs Smith's section, Relationships and Sexuality Education Lessons will also take place during this week.  

Child Protection will also be the focus of our whole school assembly on Monday 4 September.

As a regular practice, teachers are constantly revisiting protective behaviours and messages around child safety.

For more information, please visit the National Child Protection Week website at https://www.napcan.org.au/get-involved-2022/ 

Years 5 & 6 Camps

Year 5 Camp will take place at Emu Gully on Thursday 13th and Friday 14th October 2022.  Further information will be sent home regarding this camp in the very near future.  This camp is a very integral part of selecting 2023 leadership positions, with further information about these positions and the selection process available soon.

Year 6 Camp will take place at the Sunshine Coast Recreation Centre from 31 October to 2nd November 2022.  Please keep these dates in mind and further information will be sent home to parents prior to the September holidays.

Sam Hannant

APA