Dear Parents 

Today the children all stopped, just before morning tea, to enjoy a beautiful storybook for National Simultaneous Storytime. Several of our Year 6 students led the storytelling sessions in the Kinder and Year One classrooms.   

It has been wonderful to see everyone back this week, however, the teachers are noticing the children are struggling a little returning to their daily routine. To celebrate our return to school we have set Friday aside as a wellbeing day for everyone and promoting it as a Fri-Yay! Refer to the flier attached. 

Parent-Teacher Interviews

This week the teachers have made themselves available for parent-teacher interviews, via Zoom. Like all new technology ventures, we have had some minor issues, apologies. The purpose of these meetings is to review your child's learning goals and discuss their engagement with learning at home over the last few weeks. I would like to sincerely thank the teachers for giving this time to speak with parents so that the learning over the next few weeks is focused on the specific needs of each child.  

Food & Birthdays

We love to celebrate birthdays and special occasions. However as a health precaution, due to COVID-19, I ask that parents avoid bringing in home-baked cupcakes for birthdays. As adults we can make a choice, however, it is much harder for the little ones. Packaged foods such as the little packets of tiny teddies or small non-edible treats may be an option. Remember, please no lollies due to the number of children we need to monitor regarding sugar intake. Do not hesitate to contact your child's teacher to discuss options.    

Enrolments  for 2021 - Due Friday 29 May

The official enrolment period has been extended until Friday 29 May. Enrolment applications can be submitted online, please share this information with neighbours and friends. This year, due to social distancing restrictions, I will be conducting virtual tours, via Zoom, to share all the wonderful qualities St Monica's has to offer with new families. Spread the word! https://www.stmonicas.act.edu.au/enrolments

Baby News

Congratulations to the Arganese family - Isabella (KB) on the arrival of her baby brother Elias born last Thursday. 

Congratulations to the Abiona family - Iyin (2RR) on the arrival of his baby brother born last Friday.

Special Prayers

Please keep the Platts family - Ava (6FH) and Grace - ex St Monica's student, in your prayers as their grandfather passed away last Sunday.

“The End of May is Hats OFF Day” 

Children to be dropped off in the hall car park or at the top of the ramp to the basketball courts between 8.25am and 8.50am. A teacher will be available to supervise the children crossing the staff car park crossing near the office. Please display extra car etiquette during this difficult time as your child’s safety must come first.

Afternoon Arrangements

Pick Up – Front of School

Commencing at 3.00pm prior to the 3.10pm bell.

• Families with K, 1 and siblings to drive through the staff carpark, enter from Moynihan Street.
• Clearly display your family name in the passenger window.
• Suggestion: Place baby or toddler seat on the righthand side so children can access the car from the left-hand side.

3.10pm Bell and dismissal for Years 2 – 6 and all other children from K – 2 not being picked up from the front of the school.

3.15pm Drive through pick up for Year 2 & 3 and siblings

3.20pm Drive through pick up for families with children in Years 4 – 6. 

Chomley Carpark - A teacher will walk the children across to the carpark. Adults are asked to remain in their car. Suggestion - families with children in Years 3 - 6 use Chomley 

Copland College Carpark – this carpark will not be supervised.

Walkers and Bike Riders – Children will be dismissed as usual. Parents can wait at the boundary of the school to collect their child/ren; please remember social distancing while you wait.

Bus Travellers - Moynihan and Copland Bus Stops will be supervised.

SMOOSH – will be collected at the Kinder play equipment and supervised across the crossing near the office.

Multipurpose Wipes

We have acquired small packs of wipes for the children to purchase for $1.00. The senior students will take around a collection tin each day for anyone who would like to purchase some for their desk. No change will be given as we need to reduce the handling of cash. 

Continue to stay safe and healthy. 

Principal