Dear Families,

As we have moved into the second last week of Term 3,  we will still be very busy right up till the very end.

We have come through the other side of review which although quite an involved process, the information this provides to us as a school is quite valuable. 

There were a large percentage of areas within the School Improvement Tool where the changes have been very positive and the trajectory in which St Catherine’s move is in line with the school improvement agenda within the Diocese but also with contemporary evidenced-based educational initiatives and expectations. The last four years of hard work has been reflected within our report. This report also outlines  areas in which we can improve or continue to strengthen. These results made me incredibly proud to be a part of the St Catherine’s community and the work we do for the betterment of educational outcomes for all of our students. 

On Friday, we have sport colours day, children can wear their favourite sport colours or outfit, such as Cricket, footy, soccer, netball etc. Children should wear closed in shoes for their safety. A parade will be held at 9.00am on the basketball courts providing the weather is fine, please sign in at the vines area if you wish to come along and enjoy the fun!  This day will be followed by our annual Disco which will be held in the MP Room, any children going to Camp Australia aftercare (which will be held from the Siena building in 4S4) and need your child collected will need to put this in writing to office@stcberwick.catholic.edu.au stating your child's name, grade and time they will need to be collected.  

Bottled water will be supplied to all students along with glow sticks and spot prizes will be awarded on the night. The drop point will be through the gate near the administration office, with pick up being via the Prep Gate.  This allows for wet weather back up plans. A map is included below. 

Disco Times

4.30 - 5.30pm -      Prep,1 and 2

5.45 - 6.45pm -      Grades 3 & 4

7.00 - 8.00pm -      Grades 5 & 6

In a short term, we have managed to fit in book week, Prep excursion Chesterville Farm, Grade 5 excursion Immigration Museum, Grade 1 excursion to Moonlit Sanctuary, Grade 3 excursion to Healseville Sanctuary, whole school Incursion NED's Resilience, Father’s Day afternoon and Father’s Day stall as well as our Level Prayer Afternoons, Grade 4 Reconciliation, and Grade 6 interschool sports. 

Please ensure your children are adhering to the school uniform which includes jewelry and makeup. 

Students will be asked to remove any items of jewelry that do not adhere to the Uniform policy and also any makeup being worn to school.

Illness is hitting St Catherine’s hard again. We have students presenting with many symptoms, and ask that if your child is unwell or has any symptoms, that they be kept home to assist with reducing the risk of infection to other students and staff. 

Please be assured that splitting classes is a last resort but is a necessity from time to time.

Warm regards 

Anna