Dear Parents and Carers, 

It is hard to believe that we are halfway through Term 3. Being witness to the teaching and learning occurring throughout the school is one of the most rewarding parts of my job here at St Monica’s. Watching our teachers teach and the engagement in learning shown by your children fills me with great pride and admiration for everyone involved. 

At times learning can be challenging. We often ask our students to push themselves out of their comfort zone to learn new knowledge and skills. Our teachers work above and beyond to ensure the learning needs of all our students are met. 

If you would like to learn more about how we are engaging our children and their learning we will be running a parent session in our school library on Tuesday 12 September from 3.30pm-4.30pm.  This session will be facilitated by Toni Hatten-Roberts who has been supporting our school over the past three years with our Catalyst journey. More information will be shared with the community in the coming weeks… add the date to your diaries. 

I wanted to personally thank all the parent volunteers for the fantastic St Monica’s Disco celebrated last Friday night. A massive shout out to Angalea for facilitating this event as well as Team Kids, Wendy and all the staff members who stayed back to ensure that it was a fun night for all. 

After watching our students having fun at the school disco on Friday I then made my way to Melba on Sunday morning to see some of the students representing the Sharks. I must admit this is another great part of my role, watching your children participate in their sporting endeavours.  It was wonderful to see the students participate and show great sportsmanship and I was impressed with so many skills on show. Next stop Saturday netball! 

Parking - a few reminders

As part of our ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and convenience of all members of our school community we kindly request your cooperation in refraining from dropping your child at the front of the school in the morning. Keeping this area clear is greatly appreciated. 

When collecting your child from the front of the school in the afternoons please ensure that you move your car right down towards the zebra crossing. This will assist with congestion and keep the traffic flowing.  Additionally, this area is designed for students to be able to independently get into the car. If your child is unable to do this you may want to consider parking up at the basketball courts. 

Your cooperation in this matter is highly valued, and together, we can continue to create a safe environment for our students, staff, and visitors. 

Whether you are resting and recharging this weekend, catching up with friends or family, doing chores or taking your children to their weekend sports, enjoy every moment and be safe. 

Thank you for your ongoing support. 

Maggie Lloyd