Dear Parents and Carers,

Wishing you a warm welcome back to Term 4. I hope that the recent holiday period provided a time for you to have the opportunity to rest, recuperate and recharge in readiness for what is looking like an eventful last term for 2019.

CLASS FORMATION FOR 2020

This lengthy process of class formation for 2020 will commence in earnest this term.

This process involves the current class teachers preparing draft lists for next year’s classes. This process takes into consideration the academic, social, emotional and physical needs of each individual student. Decisions are made to establish balanced, equitable class groups with the potential to work well together. As the teachers know the students within the school environment exceptionally well, the best interests of each individual student is always considered during the discernment process.

Parents are invited annually to contribute to the process of class formation by informing us in writing of any needs that may impact on class placement. Written requests could be submitted either through the class teacher or via an email to info@sjctdow.catholic.edu.au marked in the subject line – 2020 Class Formation. Parents are able to provide input during Weeks 1 - 4 in Term 4. This means that these requests need to be made by Friday 8^th November 2020.

It is important to note that whilst parental requests are considered, there is never a guarantee that these requests will be granted. If parents make a request, particularly about their child being placed within a friendship group, please be aware that there may be circumstances surrounding such requests that may prevent it from being granted.

All requests are considered when classes are constructed and must be provided prior to classes being finalised.

STUDENTS NOT RETURNING IN 2020

If parents are already aware that their child/ren will not be returning to St John’s in 2020, we request that this information be provided to Ms Schembri in the school office as soon as possible. This information will assist us with accommodating both new applications and students who are currently on our waiting list.

Mrs Jane Webb
Acting Principal