Dear Parents and Carers,

Welcome back to Term 2. Well it’s not exactly as we thought it would be, but we will get there. Firstly, thank you to those parents who can keep their children at home. I know it is challenging and it’s probably not your preference.

I’m not sure how long remote learning will continue for, but I suspect it won’t be for too much longer. Every day there are new reports coming from the media, government and health authorities. The issue is that it often doesn’t align! As soon as I receive any information from Catholic Education, I will let you know. In the meantime, we will continue to cater for your children as best we can.

I have been reminded many times recently of the wonderful community we have here at STM. So many kind gestures and messages of support and gratitude. We really are in this together and I know we couldn’t do it without your continued support.

Enrolment for 2021

Enrolment is open for new families. Unfortunately, we are unable to have an Open Day and personalised tours. If you could pass on our information to any prospective families that would be very much appreciated. Please also share our enrolment information on Facebook too. If you have a Pre-Schooler don’t forget to enrol. We had a waiting list for a few classes this year, so make sure you enrol in May!

Hours of Supervision

A reminder that students will be supervised from 8:30am in the morning and pick up is to be no later than 3:15pm. Thank you for your cooperation.

Online Safety

Below are links for a web-based child safety (child abuse and grooming) resource. The Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation warn of things parents need to be alerted to. The resources are available through the www.accce.gov.au, ACCCE on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ACCCEaus/ and Twitter  https://twitter.com/ACCCE_AUS.

Book Club

Book club orders from Term 1 have arrived. They can be collected from Mrs Ogden in the office.

Julie Wiley
Principal