Dear Parents

Listening to the news daily I am so grateful to be living in Canberra. Please continue to observe physical distancing around the school during drop off and pick up so we can provide a safe environment for everyone. We are all in this together and we are doing a great job, thank you. 

Annual Survey

An annual satisfaction survey of parents, students and staff will be conducted on behalf of all Catholic schools in the Diocese this term. The surveys are designed to gather feedback from parents, staff and students about our school and will be used to inform school improvement. Responses are confidential and individuals can not be identified. 

The surveys will be launched via email on Friday 7 August 2020 using the email addresses supplied to the school. If you do not receive an email with a link to the survey, please contact the Front Office directly. 

Information for parents regarding payment of Term 3 fees

Catholic Education is committed to continuing financial assistance into Term 3 to support families who have been financially impacted as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The position of Catholic education is that no child will be denied a Catholic education because of financial circumstances.

Where your family is experiencing financial stress due to job loss, being stood down, reduction in work hours, business downturn or closure resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, full or partial fee relief are available for Term 3 only. To apply for fee relief, you are asked to indicate the level of assistance you feel you need at this time by completing a one-page fee assistance form available from the school office  (The COVID-19 Fee Assistance Request Form)   Your level of fee support will be confirmed as soon as possible. Your family is an important part of our school community. Your financial circumstances will not compromise the place of your children at our school. If you are experiencing any difficulties, I will confidentially ensure your child is not disadvantaged.

Tough Call

Over the last few days, it has been necessary to confiscate iPads from several students due to breaches of our school BYOD usage code. Several children have been caught accessing social media sites that are not age appropriated or accessing content on another child's device. Parents, please take a few moments to speak to your child about the dangers of accessing sites not age-appropriate. 

Families Leaving 

To help with class planning for 2021 please advise the school in writing if you do not intend returning to St Monica's in 2021.

It is that time of the year when children are to wear their hats at morning tea and at lunchtimes. Hats are available for purchase at the office if required. Please ensure you label your child's hat.

Continue to stay safe and healthy. 

Principal