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Welcome back to school for 2020. I hope everyone managed to have a lovely Christmas, and a chance to get some rest, which would have been difficult with the stress of the fires in our local area. We welcome our many new families to the school, we hope that you find new friends quickly and feel at home.
Our country has truly shown its contrasts over the last few weeks, with bushfires, heat waves, storms and floods. Please keep all of those people that have been affected by these natural disasters in your prayers, especially the families who have lost their homes and loved ones. A big thank you to all who were able to donate and help out with our appeal for the fires in our local area during the holidays. Your donations were able to support many fire stations and people at the evacuation centre at Moss Vale showground. St. Vincent de Paul have also been keeping in touch to let me know that they have helped many families with the supplies and vouchers. The rebuilding process is going to take a long time in many areas. You are still able to donate to this cause through St Vincent de Paul.
The Catholic Education Office has put together many resources to help support families and I encourage you to look at the following link, if you wish to find out ways community organisations can support people impacted by the fires. Attached are some other resources to assist you in speaking to your children about the bushfires.
https://bushfireresources.dow.catholic.edu.au/families
Helping children who have been affected by bushfires
If you do have any concerns about your child, please do not hesitate to contact our school office.
The good news is that, as at 8pm Wednesday night, the Green Wattle Creek Fire that has been burning for months is now under control. The weather this weekend is going to be extreme so please take care.
Let us keep in our prayers, all those who have helped our community in so many ways. We continue to also pray for those who have been affected by bushfire and the ongoing drought.
We pray for those who lives and livelihoods have been and are continuing to be affected by fires.
Lord hear us.
We pray for those who have lost homes and businesses, for those who were scared and have been traumatized by their experience, comfort and heal them in body, mind and spirit and give them hope of restoration.
Lord hear us.
We give thanks for the selfless service of all emergency service personnel. Grant them protection in danger and strengthen them physically and psychologically for the ongoing demands put upon them.
Lord Hear us.
We give thanks for all who are caring for the victims of the disasters, for the emergency response teams, service providers, the Red Cross, the Salvation Army, St. Vincent de Paul Society, local churches and community groups, chaplains, and all those assisting at all levels of government, local, state and federal. Guide them in their labour and give wisdom that those who have suffered loss may get the care and support they need.
Kindergarten 2020
The Kindergarten students have been taking part in the Best Start Assesment this week and we look forward to welcoming them to school next Thursday.
Year 5 Parent Information Evening
The 1:1 iPad Information Evening for parents and students will be held next Thursday evening in the Library.
Students presenting at sick bay
We have been advised by the CEDoW that if a student is absent or presents at sick bay with flu-like symptoms (as outlined by NSW Health below), a negative COVID clearance is required before they can return to school:
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Fever
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Coughing
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Shortness of breath (difficulty breathing)
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Sore throat
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Loss of smell or taste
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Please note: the requirement is for a COVID clearance
If your child has undergone a COVID test, could you please email through a screen shot of the message received from NSW Health.
Thank you for your support of this requirement due to the impact of Coronavirus.
Absent notes in Compass
If you are entering an absence for your child in Compass, can you enter the details only of the absence. If you wish to advise the school of any other information regarding your child, could you please ring or email the school office. Thank you.
Afternoon pick-up reminder
The 2 minute drive-through afternoon pick-up process is only for parents of Kindergarten students or parents who have toddlers in the car. For all other students, the side-gate option at 2.50 pm is available. Thank you for your support.
STA Uniform Shop
This is located adjacent to the school office and we sell hats, bags, beanies, gloves and scarves. At present we are out of stock of beanies but hope to have these shortly. EFTPOS is available for new stock.
The P & F 2nd hand Uniform Shop is open 2.30pm - 3pm each Monday for the sale of items @ $2 per item. The money raised from these sales will be donated to St Vincent de Paul at the end of the year.
for 2nd hand items. Donations gratefully accepted.
Consent for use of your child's work/image
If you have not completed this form, could you please do so and return as soon as possible, thank you.
Canteen
The full menu is now available.
The canteen is open Wednesday, Thursday & Friday (breakfast [8.30 - 9], recess & lunch) and the menu is attached.
Please send in your order in a brown paper bag with money.
If you need to send through an order via email, please email us at mail@stabdow.catholic.edu.au and send the money in with your child.
Just a reminder that we do our best to be a nut-free school and appreciate that you don't send any nut products to school with your child.
Don't forget you can also catch us on our Facebook page.