LOTS HAPPENING AHEAD

Welcome back to Term 2. We are all looking forward to Term 2 as there are lots of things happening to keep us busy and ensure our learning is focused. One way of keeping abreast of what is happening is to check the Date Claimers on the SchoolZine App. Find the link in this Newsletter and download the App from your respective APP Store. 

COVID UPDATE 

Fingers crossed we have weathered a fairly stormy Term 1 and have started Term 2 with a clear slate. The current orders now longer equire household contacts to isolate and children may attend school if they test NEGATIVE with a RAT each morning before attending. Parents will need to conduct a RAT test for 5 schools days following a POSITIVE family infection.

Families that have a positive case, will still need to report to NSW Health as well as inform the school. Upon a postive notification, we will supply 5 RATs for each other non-affected child who can still attend school. Masks will need to be worn indoors by those children who are attending with a positive household contact still at home.

Keep safe everyone. Don't forget to keep sanitising and keeping socially distant when appropriate.

CELEBRATING MOTHERS

We have a special day planned for all the mums, Grandmas and special women in the children's lives who are invited to join us from 9:30 tomorrow.

At 9:30 we will celebrate Mass in the hall lead by our children in Year 3 & 4 (Stage 2). We will then have a special morning tea for our guests provided by the staff in appreciation. The guests are then welcome to  visit in the classrooms or join the children in some special activities planned for the rest of the morning.

Please come along at any time during the morning if you can make it.

KINDER 2023 

Places are filling fast for our Kindergarten class in 2023 and will be beginning interviews for applicants from the beginning of June. If you or someone you know are seeking enrolment for Kinder next year please contact the school office. The official enrolment period ends at the end of the month.

HIGH SCHOOL ENROLMENT

If any Year 6 parents are seekig Year 7 enrolment at San Clemente, they will need to have their application in as soon as possible. Those who wish to seek Year 7 at one of the Public High School should contact them also for details.

NAPLAN 2022 REMINDER

Students in Years 3 and 5 will sit the exams between Tuesday 10th May – Friday 20th May.

HEADPHONES

All NAPLAN tests will be online, except Year 3 Writing. Students will be required to use headphones to listen and answer questions. Please ensure your child has a set of earbuds or ‘over the head’ headphones to keep at school during this period. No Bluetooth or wireless headphones. Please label and send to school by Friday 6 May.

What can I do to support my child?

All students have been preparing at school and are familiar with the types of questions and what to expect. Students are not expected to study for NAPLAN.

Excessive preparation or even discussions about NAPLAN could create unnecessary anxiety. You can support your child by reassuring them that NAPLAN is only one part of their school program.

Dates

We will endeavour to conduct the tests on the dates listed below. We have also scheduled dates which will be used to catch up students who miss at test.

Tuesday 10 May 

Writing Year 3 

Wednesday 11 May 

Writing Year 5

Thursday 12 May 

Reading Year 3 

Reading Year 5 

Friday 13 May 

Catch up

Monday 16 May

Language Conventions Year 3 

Language Conventions Year 5 

Wednesday 18 May

Numeracy Year 3

Numeracy Year 5

 Thursday 17 May 

Catch Up

Friday 18 May 

Catch up

Please see Mrs York or your child’s teacher if you have any questions regarding NAPLAN.

Tuesday 3 May 2022

FUNERAL PARKING  

We have been asked by the parish to be mindful of where we park tomorrow if we are visiting the school for our Mother's Day activities.

There will be a funeral at the church tomorrow morning and a large crowd is expected. We have been asked NOT to park in the church car park tomorrow.

If you are visiting for the Mother's Day activities, please use the surrounding streets or Sandgate Rd to park.