Principal's Message
Dear St Monica’s families and friends,
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It’s nearly the end of Week 3 and I hope that families are settling back into the groove and routines of the school term. Getting into these routines will no doubt be testing your patience! I thank you for your patience as I get to know the routines and day to day operations of our school. I thank you for your patience as you wait to pick your child/ren up from carline, up on the blacktop and as we continue to observe COVID safe practices. |
I’m sure we have had to exercise a little patience on a number of other occasions as well. Here’s a little story that may resonate with many of you…
A man observed a woman in the grocery store with a three-year-old girl in her trolley. As they passed through the biscuit aisle, the little girl asked for biscuits and her mother told her no.
The little girl immediately began to whine and fuss. The mother said quietly, “Now Monica, we just have half of the aisles left to go through; don’t be upset. It won’t be long.”
Soon they came to the lolly aisle, and the little girl began to shout for lollies. And when told she couldn't have any, began to cry. The mother said, “There, there, Monica, only two more aisles to go, and then we’ll be heading to the check out.”
When they got to the check-out, the little girl immediately began to clamour for chocolate and burst into a terrible tantrum upon discovering there would be no chocolate bar purchased. The mother patiently said, “Monica, we’ll be through the check-out in 5 minutes and then you can go home and have a nice nap.”
The man followed them out to the parking lot and stopped the woman to compliment her. “I couldn't help noticing how patient you were with little Monica,” he said. Whereupon the mother said, “I’m Monica . . . my little girl’s name is Tammy.”
We are looking forward to the Get to Know you Meetings, held next Tuesday and Wednesday via MS TEAMS. If you have not booked a time with your child’s teacher, you can do so via the Conference Booking Sheet on Compass. These online meetings are strictly 10mins and will be time for you to talk to your child’s teacher about their strengths, what they find challenging and how you want them to grow this year. Teams links for these meetings will be sent to you on Monday. On these days, you are also welcome to make a booking with Maggie Lloyd or myself. Times for Maggie and I will go live tomorrow afternoon.
Please fill in the “All about my child form” which is attached to this newsletter and will also be sent home in bags on Friday afternoon. This may assist the discussion at these meetings.
School Council News
At our first meeting for this year, we welcomed new and existing members to the School Council. I am pleased to confirm the following parent representatives in 2022: Alicia Prest, Cecilia Willis, Erin Gilligan, Fiona Steinberg, John Alston-Campbell, Kate Carey, Katherine O'Sullivan, Noel Chan, Sarah Clark. After an election process, I am very pleased to announce the following Council Members have been elected to the Officer Bearer roles in 2022:
Chairperson: Alicia Prest
Deputy Chair: Fiona Steinberg
Secretary: Cecelia Willis
Treasurer: Kate Carey
Congratulations Year 6 leaders!
I present to the St Monica’s School Community, the Year 6 Leadership Groups for 2022.
Sports Leaders: Lachlan B, Willem A-C, Mia D, Vsevolod K, Jack G, Annalene L, Dallas M, Luca S, Mitchell B, Millie H, Mya L, Brock S, Grace B, Drew G, Marquez P, Jaryd S.
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Peer Support Leaders: Sophie B, Jaiden B, Isaac B, Violet P, Sophie C, Emilia H, Alaina S, Amelia B, Mason N, Sarah D-H.
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Social Justice Leaders: Lachlan B, Tyler B, Eamon F, Joel M, Anna V, Marley B, Lorenzo S, Zavier T, Jess M, Gabe J.
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Arts Leaders: Evie K and Indiana H |
Technology Leaders: Oliver V, Lucas S, Jack P, Patrick S, Alex A, Lachlan T |
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Service Leaders: Talija M, Faith K, Logan F, Grace R, Will Mc, Jack R, Christiano M, Cody M, Nathan M |
Stewardship Leaders: Maddison C, Cameron H, Zachary H, Sophie S |
A media presentation of the Year 6 Leadership Ceremony, is in the process of being put together for the Y6 parents. This gives you the opportunity to see your child receive their badge.
Warm wishes and blessing on your families,
Lisa
