Welcome back to our students

It has been great to welcome back our Foundation students this week on Monday to Wednesday and our Junior students today.  We look forward to our Senior students returning to school tomorrow.  The table below outlines the updated Roadmap out of Lockdown for students returning to school.  Over the next two weeks we will continue with the staggered return to school.  If you have any questions or concerns regarding the return to school, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s class teacher, the school office or to email me directly ejones@marymacnarre.catholic.edu.au

During the staggered return to school, students will keep their 1-1 Chromebook with them.  Please ensure the chromebook comes to school fully charged as we have limited charging facilities in the classrooms. 

Operoo on-site supervision eform - a reminder to the eligible families (permitted workers not working from home and vulnerable/principal approved) to complete next week's eform if your child will require onsite supervision on their 'remote learning' days only - this ensures we have adequate staff rostered.

Parish News (Sacraments)

Sacramental Celebrations- First Eucharist Celebration Masses 

A letter has been sent by the Parish notifying families of children who have been part of this year’s Sacrament preparations for First Eucharist. Parents need to contact the Parish with the necessary information as listed in the letter. Once the Parish has received the details you will be advised which mass families can attend.

Community Safety

For our community safety, we are unable to have parents and visitors on-site at school until further notice.  We also are required to minimise groups of people gathering and therefore, during school drop off and pick up times, we ask parents to remain in their car and to utilise the drop off / pick up facility at the front of the school OR Lowry Court.

Student Drop Off – Mornings

Classes will open at 8.35 am and the school day will begin as usual at 8.45 am with Morning Meditation and Prayer.  A teacher will be rostered on duty at the main entrance gate in the morning. 

Staggered Student Pick Up – Afternoons (A-K 3.05 pm and L-Z 3.10 pm)

Sanitising Stations / Classroom Ventilation

Hand sanitising stations are set up at the entry of all learning areas within the school for students to sanitise their hands throughout the school day.  Classrooms will be adequately ventilated according to our COVID-19 Safety Management Plan. 

Canteen

The canteen is OPEN for student orders via CDF pay on Mondays and Fridays.

Wearing of School Hats – Sun Protection Policy

Just a reminder that students are required to wear their school hats in Term 4 as part of our Sun Protection Policy.

School Fee Relief for families

Many in our school community continue to face financial impacts as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are committed to supporting families experiencing financial challenges through our School Fee Concession programs, and encourage any parent/carer/guardian experiencing difficulties to contact us regarding fee assistance. Please contact Jacqui Meunier – 8794 5777 jmeunier@marymacnarre.catholic.edu.au to explore confidential financial support arrangements or to obtain further information.

VRQA (Victorian Registration & Qualifications Authority)

As part of our year in Review, we will be undertaking VRQA on Friday 29 October.  In Victoria, all schools must meet the minimum standards for school registration.

The minimum standards provide a foundation for quality schools through the following areas:

• Good governance
• Strong financial management
• Effective curriculum
• Sound teaching practices and
• Safe environments for our students

Our school website has been continually updated to reflect VRQA guidelines, including policies and updated Child Safety information.

School Advisory Committee Annual General Meeting (SAC AGM) – Tuesday 23 November

The SAC AGM will be held on Tuesday 23 November at 7.00 pm.   If you would like to nominate to be a parent representative on the School Advisory Committee, please leave your name at the administration office or email frontdesk@marymacnarre.catholic.edu.au

If you have any questions regarding the role of SAC, please do not hesitate to contact us.