DAILY GOOGLE MEETINGS FOR STUDENTS

Just a reminder to parents that all students Grades 3-6 students are expected to attend their grade’s daily Google Meeting which outlines the work for the day. These meetings usually take place between 9.00am and 10.00am and children receive an email invite to log in from their teacher.

Children need to be out of bed, dressed appropriately, with their cameras turned on, operating in a space that can be monitored by the parent. The expectation is that all children attend these meetings daily. I’ve asked teachers to contact parents if children are not participating in these sessions. We thank you for your ongoing support with the google meetings.

  A SPECIAL TREAT FOR ALL ST ITA'S FAMILIES 

To help you find a positive during COVID Lockdown, the lovely staff at SGO Candles & Co. are giving all families the opportunity to win one of three beautiful 220gram scented candles.

This month’s candle flavour is "Fruit Loops" it smells absolutely amazing, almost edible.

Mr. Pitt has kindly shown me how to create a random spinning wheel that includes every family in our school. Each Wednesday, for the next three weeks, we will spin the wheel and the winner will be announced in our newsletter. We have three candles to give away and we hope you are one of the lucky winners.

RANDOM SPINNING WHEEL

Click the link below to see our prize winners

1st Prize - SGO Candles & Co Candle (Fragrance - Fruit Loops)

2nd Prize - Chocolates

Random Spinning Wheel (Video)

GROWING UP ONLINE WEBINAR FOR PARENTS

The digital world is arguably the greatest source of risk for children’s wellbeing, yet our children are afforded so many freedoms on devices that go unchecked by parents.

All St Ita’s parents are invited to attend a webinar, entitled "Growing up Online", conducted by world renowned Cyber Cop, Susan McLean. Susan a widely recognised authority on all matters cyber safety will be presenting her webinar to highlight the dangers, trolls and traps that exist for children in the cyber sphere.

Susan presented to our school parents some years ago, and those that attended raved about the value of the information she provided on the night. Many parents spoke about how much better informed they were, and how they felt much more capable to help their children safely manage the complexities of digital technology.

I urge all parents to attend this session, from the comfort of your home. I am confident that Susan will enable you to better understand and help your child navigate the dangerous waters of their online world.

Personally, I think this could be the best $5 investment you ever make!

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ASTHMA WEEK IS ON 1-7 SEPTEMBER – SO GET INVOLVED

Hey Australia, it’s time to think differently about what we’re breathing in.

2.7 million of us are living with asthma (1 in 9).  With air pollution being a regular thing we breathe in, the risks and impacts for people with asthma are getting harder. But it’s not just people with asthma who are impacted.  Air pollution, from traffic exhaust to your gas cook-top, can be damaging our lungs and your general health. When we breathe in certain air pollutants, the risk of developing conditions like asthma, heart or lung disease and cancer can increase. Didn’t know? That’s okay.

This Asthma Week (1-7 September) Asthma Australia has joined forces with key respiratory, health and climate organisations to encourage Aussies like you, to care as much about the air you breathe as the food you eat.

The Asthma Week Collaborative is launching – ‘Air Nutrition – you are what you breathe – to educate Australians to think differently about the air we’re breathing in and to take simple steps to reduce our intake for a healthier life.

PARENT ACCESS MODULE (PAM)

Enrolments are now open and we are now taking bookings for enrolment interviews and school tours. (COVID-19 Dependent).

If you require an interview and school tour with your child, please contact our school Admin on 5623 7222 as soon as possible to book a time.

All parents will be required to complete a student questionnaire prior to the commencement of your interview (this takes a couple of minutes and you will receive it on arrival). You will also receive an enrolment pack with an enrolment form enclosed.

We strongly advise you to book your interview and return your application form promptly to guarantee enrolment for next year.

SCHOOL FEES & FEE CONCESSION

Term 1, 2 & 3 School Fees are now overdue.  BPay details are available on your school fee statement. School fees are due by the 4th week of each term and must be paid in full by the end of the school year they are due, December 2021.

If any families would like to pay off their fees either weekly, fortnightly or monthly, please set up a direct debit schedule by completing a Direct Debit Form and returning to the school office at your earliest convenience.  Please calculate the total fees payable by the number of weeks/payments required for your fees to be paid by December 2021. For any assistance please contact the school Admin office via email on: admin@stidrouin.catholic.edu.au

For any families that have recently received a Government means-tested Health Care Concession Card and have not already advised the school office, please forward a copy of your card to the office to check your eligibility, as a fee concession may apply. The card must be in the name of the parent/fee payer for a fee concession to apply with the student details listed on the card.  A CSEF (Camp, Sport & Excursion Fund) form must also be completed. Application forms must be completed each year.

If your current Health Care Concession Card has expired, or is due to expire and your card is re-issued or any details have changed, please send a copy of your new card details to the office as soon as possible for the concession to be checked and applied to your fees.