Thank you and congratulations to our fabulous Fete Team on the coordination of a wonderful community day that had something for everyone!  Great entertainment, prizes, food and perfect weather – what more could we of asked for to bring our community and the locals together. Thank you so much to our stall coordinators and helpers. The day would not of been possible without you.  

By now there is an expectation that all parents have made contact with their child's teacher regarding how they have settled into the year and identified specific areas for growth. This is a vital part of our communication with parents. I would like to express my thanks to the teachers for the many afternoons they gave to meeting with the children and their parents. 

Once again I need to remind parents and carers to observe the parking arrangements around the school and local streets. Several parents have raised the issue of Montagu Place and the difficulty accessing our school basketball courts, due to cars parking illegally. We have three main drop off and pick up areas - the basketball courts, at the back of the oval known as Chomley Street or in the Melba High School carpark, referred to as underpass. In the afternoon teachers provide supervision until 3.30pm in all three areas. Children should always be monitored by parents and carers when accessing a parking areas. Parking is not permitted under the trees at the front of the school near the kinder play area.  

Today I was advised that the bus stop located near our hall has not been included as a option in the new bus runs commencing in Term 2. Children will be required to use the official bus stops on Moynihan Street and Copland Drive. I cannot stress the importance for parents to look at where their child will be dropped of in the morning and picked up in the afternoons. We are looking at our options for afternoon supervision as a consequence of the bus changes and now the need for a school crossing on Deffell Street to access the bus stop. Do you have any concerns?

Following a Community Council decision last year we are installing solar panels on the roof of the school. The Catholic Education is currently carrying out maintenance work to prepare the roof for installation to commence on the 8 April. This is a major school project that will save the school considerable funds currently spent on electricity. 

God bless

Carmel Maguire