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20 August 2021

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Dear Parents

On behalf of the school staff, I would like to thank the many parents who contributed to the coffee van that visited school twice this week. The gesture was welcomed and appreciated by all staff. Because of your generosity, the van will be coming again next week! 

Feedback Survey 

The survey sent home last week attracted 48 responses from 169 families. This gave the school a fair cross-section of feedback from our families. In general, the feedback was supportive of the school’s approach to HBL but did also express frustration with the challenges it brings. In response to the main questions, the majority of respondents stated that: 

  • they are experiencing some challenges but generally coping well 

  • three Zoom calls per week are about the right amount 

  • they would like to see more direct or pre-recorded instruction instead of social Zoom calls 

Some families have expressed concerns about children falling behind. This is more so in the early developmental years, especially with learning to read. Teachers are adjusting their support to help these children more. CSBB today announced the provision of extra teacher support for schools to assist vulnerable students during HBL and to continue once students return. 

Supervision 

Yesterday a letter was sent home asking families to book in for student supervision. As outlined, the booking form allows us to determine the number of teachers needed for supervision while providing a safe workplace environment for our staff and allowing them to plan, design and monitor student work. The booking form will be sent home each Thursday and remain open to the end of the school day each Friday. 

P&F Executive and Class Parent Meeting 

The P&F executive and class parents will hold an online catchup next Tuesday evening to discuss how our community is dealing with the challenges of lockdown and how the school is managing the provision of HBL. Details will be forwarded to participants from the P&F. 

Trivia Night 

I hope you are looking forward to tomorrow evening’s P&F event. CSBB has offered to cover the cost of the Trivia Night which takes the pressure off P&F funds. So far we have over 45 families booked in for this fun family night which commences at 6.30pm. There is still time to register

God bless, 

Michael Gallagher
Principal

2021 Term Dates


Term 3:  Monday 12 July to Friday 17 September
Term 4:  Tuesday 5 October to Wednesday 15 December for students (Thurs & Fri are Staff Development days)
 
Did you know that the Compass Calendar updates automatically to our website?  It's easy to view on your mobile phone. Click on the button below to access.
School Dates

ICAS Assessments


Due to the current Covid situation, the ICAS Assessments scheduled for Monday August 16 (English) and Tuesday August 31 (Maths) will be rescheduled to October.

The dates for these will be: 
  • English – Thursday 21 October 7.30 am
  • Mathematics – Tuesday 26 October 7.30am
Please do not hesitate to contact me at school, should you have any queries.
     Marisa Bombardieri, Assistant Principal

Religious Education 

Serenity Prayer 

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,

courage to change the things I can 

and wisdom to know the difference.

Assumption of Mary
The 15 August is known as the Assumption of Mary.  Take two minutes to learn and think about why the Church saw fit to honour Mary this way.

Yours in Religious Education,
     Mrs Kerrie Wetzlar

THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday to the following students who celebrate a birthday this week:

15 Aug: Patrick M
17 Aug: Billy B and Aoife S
18 Aug: Sienna S, Max D and Eli W
19 Aug: Alexander M
20 Aug: Alicia M
21 Aug: Kalan M and Harry H

SCHOOL  NEWS

Congratulations to the following students who received Merit awards this week:

KB: Anneliese H
KW: Xavier P
1B Louis H and Ava P
2BJacob T and Jude C
2W: Charlie M and Harry H
3B: Grace P and Toby S
3W: Tom S and Sarah C
4B: Asher K and Sophia T
4W: Kalan M, Ella C and Jasmine L
5B: Jake B and Michael L
5/6: Lukas G and Sophie N
6B: Amelia R and Addison LG
Italian: 3W - Marcus F, Thomas S: 3B - Luke P, Grace P: 4B - Lucy W; 4W - Joseph H; 5B - Zaara B, Katelyn W; 5/6 Tristan D, Dylan J; 6B - Philippa Q

More COVID-19 Resources for Parents



Change of Date
Please note the following adjusted closing date and rules for the PRC:
To support all students, the following adjustments have been applied to the Challenge in 2021. A full list of changes for 2021 can be found on the PRC rules page
  • The Challenge closing date has been extended to allow extra time to finalise student entries and coordinator validations. The new closing dates are:
    • Challenge closes for students: Friday 3 September 2021
  • Students on all Challenge levels will be able to read 10 choice books. 
  • Students on all Challenge levels will be able to include books on their reading records that they read collaboratively as a class, in person or online with their teacher or at home with their parents/carers.


I would like to congratulate the 90 students who have already completed the PRC. What a fantastic effort!

HOW TO KEEP UP YOUR READING AT HOME
It is important to keep reading at home. There are many ways you can do this. The State Library of NSW has hundreds of ebooks that you can access. These are books that you can download and read from any device at home.
  • Below is the link to the State Library of NSW. You can become a member of the library and then download the ebooks in their catalogue
  • Please also use your Northern Beaches Library card to borrow ebooks. There are many to choose from in the catalogue.
  • If you are not a member, you can join via this link.
 You can also find some free ebooks to download via a number of websites.
Check out the following:
Book Week is in Week 7 (August 21-27). The theme this year is, “Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds.” link

Each year since 1945 the CBCA (The Children’s Book Council of Australia) has brought children and books together across Australia through CBCA Book Week. During this time schools and public libraries spend one glorious week celebrating books and Australian children's authors and illustrators.

The students at St Kieran’s will be participating in a variety of activities to celebrate Book Week. The teachers have been given some activities to include in their HBL plans.
 

Important

All visitors to the school must sign in via the Compass kiosk located at school reception and the Service NSW QR code.

Dismissal Times: 
2.50pm for Carpark
2.55pm for bus and playground pick up

Any student who is attending and shows COVID symptoms will be sent home and must return a negative COVID test result before returning.

Sibling Enrolments

If you have a child starting in 2022 please forward their application to the school as soon as possible.  Applications are available from the school website. 


Michael Grose
 is a former teacher and one of Australia's leading parenting and educational writers and speakers. He is the author of nine books for parents, plus 'Parenting Ideas' which offers a wide variety of parenting and educational resources from renowned experts including himself.  Please click on the link for this week:
Prioritising mental health in the digital world.
 

Entertainment Book Memberships

Click here to support us now. Any questions please do not hesitate to contact Susan Nicols at slnicols@hotmail.com.

During lockdown, Entertainment Membership has you covered.  Consider these great offers for your on line shopping -
  • 5% off at JB Hi-Fi; 
  • 10% off at Freedom;
  • 10% savings at Rebel; 
  • 4% off Woolworths eGift vouchers; 
  • 5% off at BWS! 
There is a promotion running from Wednesday 4 August until Wednesday 1 September 2021 where you will receive a BONUS $40 Woolworths, BIG W or Freedom eGift Card when you purchase a Multi City or Multi Plus Membership or a $20 Woolworths, BIG W or Freedom eGift Card if you purchase a Single City Membership. Also, don’t forget anyone who purchases a Membership now till 11.59pm, Wednesday September 15 will receive an extra month free. That’s a 13-month Membership that you will love!
Before and After School Care Contact Details
Compass Guide for Parents

BRAIN TEASER

CANTEEN NEWS

PARISH NEWS

Masses

During lockdown we are live streaming the 9.30am Sunday Mass on YouTube.  We also post the link on the Parish Facebook page.  The Mass can also be watched anytime after the stream has finished.
  • For all Parish Bulletins from the Catholic Community of North Harbour please click here.
  • Parish Gospel and Homily Live Streaming Facebook or via YouTube
  • For information regarding the Sacraments please contact Janette Davidson on 0408 866 521 or via email.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Softball / Teeball

Manly Warringah Softball Association is planning to recommence in Term 4.  Dates are times to be advised.  If interested please register for their come and try day here

Harbord Cricket
Harbord Devils Cricket Club commence their 'Blast Program' for K - 4 in October.  Click here for details.

Northern Beaches Council Vacation Care
Northern Beaches Council operates Vacation Care services at four locations on the northern beaches - Cromer, Forestville, North Curl Curl and Manly Vale.  Please click on the links below to access their information.
Brain Teaser Answer
It has each number, zero through nine, listed in alphabetical order.
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