Prayer for the End of the School Year

At the end of this school year we give thanks to God:

For all the teaching and learning that has taken place in

our school, both in and out of the classroom,

For the talents and gifts that have been

shared and the challenges that

have been faced;

For the burdens that have been

lifted and the hurts that have been healed;

For the respect and care that has been given.

We give thanks for the friendships that have just

begun and for those that have grown.

For the faith that has been lived in

our daily struggles,

For the hope that has lifted our

hearts on the dark days

And for the love that has kept us going.

We give thanks for the community

that we are, and we ask you Lord –

Bless our students, may your Spirit

inspire them with confidence and calmness

Bless our families as we take our holidays, may our

time together leave us with memories to cherish.

Pour out your love on us that we may

return renewed and refreshed to

continue our journey together.

We make this prayer through Christ

our Lord.

Amen

We are almost there, it is hard to believe another year has passed and the children are all moving up a grade. Today the children had the opportunity to meet their new teacher/s and welcome a number of new children into our community. As we welcome those coming there is a touch of sadness as we are farewelling 35 families who have been a big part of our community, as their youngest child moves onto high school.

Kinder 

1. Clare Battye
2. Natalie Currie (3 days) + Helen Houghton (2 days Thursday & Friday)

 Year 1

1. Yvette Rosenfeld
2. Melinda Brown (4 days) + Helen Houghton (1 day – Wednesday)

Year 2

1. Monika Richards (2 days Monday, Tuesday) + Emma Russell (3 days Wednesday - Friday)
2. June Edwards 

Year 3

1. Mira Lustica (4 days Monday, Wednesday – Friday) + (To be finalised -1 day)
2. Susan Carswell (4 days Monday – Wednesday, Friday) + (To be finalised - 1 day)

 Year 4

1. Haley Stonham (3 days) + Kirsty Godschalx (2 days Wednesday & Thursday)
2. Carmel Rheinberger
3. Katarina Markovic

 Year 5

1. Christopher Evans (4 days) + Michael McFadden (1 day)
2. Ryan Matchett (4 days) + Michael McFadden (1 day)

Year 6

1. Kathy Moir
2. Brendan Hague
3. Nicole Jenner

+   Michael McFadden to provide approx. ½ day release in each Year 6 class per week for special teacher projects

 This week we formally farewell

• Sarah Corkhill and Kirsty Price who have completed a 12 months exchange.
• Jane Carr who we will continue to see as a regular relief staff member.
• Robyn O’Rourke has resigned from her position at St Monica’s to take up relief work.
• Rebecca Perry is moving interstate to take up a position in a Sydney school as a Support Assistant while continuing her studies.

 Other arrangements finalised

• Lis Foster will be returning in 2021 until she accesses parenting leave in March for the remainder of the year.
• Cerryanne Kelly is accessing another year’s leave without pay to spend time with her young family.
• Amanda Winne is exchanging with Mrs Nicole Jenner for 12 months as part of a teacher exchange program.

With Mr Hales resigning last week the Janitor's position will be advertised in mid-January in a hope we can find a replacement. 

On behalf of the community, I would like to thank our amazing staff for their ongoing commitment and dedication. It is a privilege to work at St Monica's!

Year 6 Fun Day

On Thursday 17 December, Year 6 children will enjoy a day filled with fun activities at school. Due to the weather, the activities have been modified to work in the hall. Thank you to Mrs Foster for being creative and innovative.

School Magazine

Canteen

A really big congratulations to Wendy, our Canteen Manager, for a fabulous Christmas morning tea picnic today. It was a great idea and very much enjoyed by the children. We still have items available for sale via Qkr or over the counter.  

Mango Drive - over for another year!

Many thanks to Michelle Bowman for coordinating our mango drive. Your efforts were very much appreciated by the community. 

SMOOSH Fees 2021

The St Monica's Community Council have agreed not to increase the SMOOSH fees for 2021. Council will monitor how the program is running financial during Term 1.

Uniform Shop 

Our uniform shop, now located in the portables will be open on Wednesday 27 January between 1:00pm - 3:00pm. Orders and payment via Qkr are preferred so that orders can be filled prior.

School returns on Monday 1 February with the Kinders commencing the same day at 9.30 am. Everyone is to wear their school uniform. 

The office will be open on Wednesday 27 January between 1.00pm and 3.00pm and then on Friday 29 January between 9.00 am and 3.30pm all day.  Emails will be checked weekly during the holidays. A welcome message will be sent out in the week prior to school commencing for any last-minute arrangements and details for morning arrival and pick up arrangements, depending on the COVID restrictions.

Thank you to the community for your support through a very challenging educational year.  We have all earnt a relaxing holiday filled with fun, laughter and Christmas cheer.