Important Information This Week
STUDENTS ATTENDING ONSITE REMOTE LEARNING WITH COLD OR FLU LIKE SYMPTOMS
If your child is displaying cold or flu like symptoms, please do not send them to Onsite Remote Learning. In the interest of everyone’s health and safety, if your child has cold or flu symptoms please keep them at home until their symptoms have cleared.
I have instructed all staff managing onsite remote learning to contact parents if their children have cold or flu like symptoms and they will need to be collected from school.
CAR LINE DROP OFF AND PICK UP
As outlined last week school drop off and pick up has reverted back to what we had in place before the last Covid lockdown.
Families whose surnames are A-K can use School Admin for drop off and pick up and Families with surnames L- Z can use Drouin Rec Reserve for drop off and pick up.
Children will be supervised by staff to exit vehicles however independent children can exit on their own accord.
SCHOOL CONCERT CANCELLATION
It is with much sadness that I have to announce our School Concert, “Rumble In The Jungle” will need to be cancelled due to the heavy Covid-19 restrictions in place at the West Gippsland Art Centre. We have done all that we can to wait, move and reschedule our concert dates, however the concert is not financially viable due to limited numbers that could attend on the night.
OUTDOOR LEARNING
At St Ita’s we are currently working to provide students with flexible outdoor learning spaces to help reduce the risk of spreading Covid-19. We are exploring the possibility of Government funding for new shade sails that will be utilised to establish outdoor learning spaces through spring, summer and autumn. As this learning will be outside, we assure parents that children will be wearing hats at all times.
We also ask that sunscreen be applied each morning to your child, but also provided in the student’s bag for application during the day. As all students have specific needs in regards to the sensitivity of their skin, we ask that each child bring their own sunscreen. Please ensure this sunscreen in labelled and cannot be opened or squeezed out easily, avoiding any messes in school bags.
FAMILIES CONSIDERING LEAVING
ST ITA'S IN 2022
If there are any families in our community that are considering moving in the 2022 school year could you please let us know as we have a number of families on waiting lists wanting enrolments. If we know now that families are moving it opens places up for those on a waiting list.
ONSITE RESTRICTIONS
PRIMARY SCHOOL NURSING PROGRAM
All students in Foundation will have brought home a Primary School Health Assessment Questionnaire.
The information in this questionnaire is confidential and helps the Primary School Nurse understand any concerns you may have about your child's health and development and the impact this may have on their learning. This information is important in providing support for you and your child.
Primary School Health Assessment Questionnaire's should be returned to Admin as soon as possible.
COVID-19 FINANCIAL SUPPORT
- SCHOOL FEE CONCESSIONS
SCHOOL BUSES ARE RUNNING
All Drouin school buses will run at normal times daily during Covid transition back to school.
2022 ENROLMENTS NOW OPEN
We strongly advise families to return application forms for their 2022 Foundation students to guarantee enrolment for next year, our places are filling quickly.
If you require an interview and school tour with your child, please contact our school Admin on (03) 5623 7222 as soon as possible to book a time (COVID-19 Dependent).
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.
SCHOOL FEES & FEE CONCESSION
School Fees for 2021 are all due and payable by December 2021.
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.