St Monica’s Primary School - Evatt
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Moynihan Street
Evatt ACT 2617
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Email: office.stmonicas@cg.catholic.edu.au
Phone: 02 6258 5105

Principal's Message

Dear Parents

My days are slipping by way too quickly now with one week to go. Over the past weeks I have had the opportunity to reflect on many of the achievements and opportunities that I have experienced during my time at St Monica's. Our school magazine, to be distributed soon, will reflect only a snapshot of my beautiful journey. 

Special Prayers
Please keep the Beswick family (Jemima - 4R) in your prayers as her grandmother passed away recently.
Staffing Farewells
This week we farewelled Jamie Austin who worked as a classroom support assistant predominantly in the Year 4 area of the school. Jamie has decided to pursue further study in the area of mental health. I wish Jamie all the very best for her studies and thank her for the continuation she made to the lives of the children at St Monica's.
Next week we will farewell Lauren Murphy for most of 2022 as she is expecting the arrival of her first child in late January; it's a girl! We look forward to the news of the arrival. 
Latest staff announcements to be joining the St Monica's Team 
New staff joining our community in 2022 are Maggie Lloyd - Assistant Principal, Kayla Larkins - Classroom teacher and Dani O'Brien - Classroom Support Assistant. I know the community will make these staff members feel very welcome. 
Council Members 2022
Following a decision by the current members of the St Monica's Community, it was agreed to welcome all the parents who were nominated for Council in 2022. This will provide the new principal with support and insight into many aspects of the school and assist with developing future direction for the school. Parent preps for 2022 - 2023 include Sarah Clark, Cecilia Willis, Erin Gilligan, Katherine O'Sullivan, Noel Chan and Kate Carey. Fiona Steinberg, Alicia Prest and John Alston-Campbell have one year remaining on their current term.  
Absentee Notes
I cannot stress the importance that all absences from school must be explained. Absentee notifications can be submitted via the Compass Parental Portal. Reminder notifications were sent out today.
2022 Kinder Orientation 

It was wonderful to see all the new kindergartens for 2022 as they visited St Monica's for the first of two brief orientation sessions this week. The children were all very settled. We look forward to welcoming the groups back tomorrow, Thursday 9 December between 3.30pm - 4.30pm. 

Continue to stay COVID safe and may God's blessing be with everyone.

Carmel Maguire

Principal