Principal's Message

Dear St Monica’s families and friends,

National Reconciliation Week – 27 May to 3 June – is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. The theme for this year is, Be a Voice for Generations. It encourages all Australians to be a voice for reconciliation in tangible ways in our everyday lives – where we live, work and socialise. At this Friday’s Star Awards Assembly, we will acknowledge Reconciliation Week with a special prayer focus followed by a range of activities led by Indigenous Inclusion Officer from Catholic Education – Katrina Cambridge.

Kindergarten Enrolments - This week we have begun the interviews for the newest students to our school community, the Kindergarten class of 2024. It brings me great joy meeting these little people and to find out their strengths, interests and excitement about starting school. Can you believe that next year’s Kinders will be the class of 2030!!

Tell Them From Me Survey - Parents, teachers and students in Years 4 - 6 are invited to provide feedback on their experience of St Monica's Primary School using an online survey. The survey is an important part of our whole school evaluation and planning process. You have been invited to complete the Tell Them From Me (TTFM) Partners in Learning survey. We value the role of parents and carers within our school community, and we would appreciate your feedback. The information you provide will be used to maintain our commitment to working together in partnership, to further improve student learning and wellbeing at St Monica’s Primary School.

The survey is anonymous and will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. You are able to access the parent survey on your computer or a mobile device using the link that was sent to all families via Compass earlier this week. If you are unable to access the link please email me and I will send it to you.

Visit by the Director of Catholic Education Ross Fox - Next Wednesday Ross Fox, Director of Catholic Education Canberra & Goulburn, will be coming to visit St Monica’s. He will visit classrooms, meet with the leadership team and discuss our School’s Annual Improvement Plan and Catalyst journey.

Morning Drop Off - We understand mornings can be busy and there may be times when you can't get out the door on time! A gentle reminder that if your child/children arrive at school after 8.50am, they must be signed in by a parent at the Front Office.

Baby News - Congratulations to Ryan W - 4 White, on the arrival of his little sister Layla, born on 15 May.

Peace and blessings to all families,