Dear Parents and Carers

Please keep the Scholten family in your prayers as their very much loved great grandmother Mary, passed away this week.

Events - Walkathon/Color Run/Carnevale

Due to Covid-19 we have not had the usual lead into our school/community events that we would normally have.  As such I am outlining two events that the school will be holding this term.

On the 9th September the students will be heading out on the school Walkathon. We do not require any parent helpers for this activity as the school will be walking in cohort groups, accompanied by their teachers.  This means that we can practise social distancing requirements.  We usually have our Colour Run at the end of this event, but as we are trying not to gather as a whole school for any amount of time, this will be delayed to an alternate date in Term 4.  Following the actual Walkathon, students can get onto the Colour Run platform and order their prizes.  We hope to finalise these in time for children to receive their prizes before the end of term.

In Week 10 we will celebrate Carnevale as part of the wonderful work Mrs Howard has done with our students.  All the children have made wonderful masks and as such the school will be holding a special Carnivale lunch (the note to come out soon) where the children will eat Italian food and wear their colourful masks.

Father's Day - Drive thru

If you haven't already I encourage you to place your order for a Father's Day treat.  Orders must be received by 9am, Tuesday 1st September.

Request from Act Policing –  Stranger Danger Information

ACT Policing has reached out to schools and asked us to remind our children about the importance of stranger safety and the need to report any unusual incidents or approaches to staff or parents immediately. 

If you become aware of an incident or notice anyone acting suspiciously around a school or child, contact police immediately on 131 444. In the case of an emergency, call 000. If you witness an incident or if you have any information that could assist police, you can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Information can be provided anonymously.

Please support us to keep our children safe by having conversations with your child about moving safely around the community and what to do if they ever feel unsafe. You may wish to visit the Australian Federal Police website that contains child safety information. In addition, Safety4Kids is a non-government website that has useful information and links. The Constable Kenny website also has a number of child safety tips for parents.

Catholic Education will continue to work with ACT Policing on issues of child safety.

God Bless and stay safe

Peter Rodda

Principal