Dear Parents/Carers,

We are looking forward very much to having all of the students back at school next week. The staff have missed having their class all together, and they are eager to engage with them again. Next week will certainly be a great opportunity to reconnect and I am sure that the children are excited to see their friends and teachers. 

The timing of this change for next week coincidentally matches with a significant event in the Church's calendar - the Feast of the Ascension is this Sunday. Jesus leaving the apostles to carry out his work is a message of HOPE - hope that the light of Christ will be a beacon for generations to come, and hope that he will return again one day. Hope knows no lmits, and our Catholic school community can be a sign of HOPE for all as we navigate this time of uncertainty.

Updates for next week

Tomorrow we will distribute a letter that provides some specific details about our procedures for when children return on Monday. All of our decisions are based on the following principles that have been developed for our system of schools in the Diocese of Wollongong:

• we will comply with COVID-19 hygiene protocols
• we will comply with COVID-19 social distancing protocols that are in place for adults
• we will deliver a single mode of learning i.e. face-to-face teaching

One of the most difficult impacts on our school community as we transition to having all children back at school is that we must continue to limit the gathering of adults on our school grounds. This is not our natural instinct and we look forward to the time when restrictions are eased and we can once again have parents and carers regularly joining us.

Attendance arrangements

From Monday 25 May, remote learning will no longer be provided. All children are expected to return to school. If your child needs to remain at home for medical reasons, please complete this form so that we can discuss with you options to support your child’s wellbeing and continued growth in faith and learning during this time. Please note that any unexplained absences will be followed up as per standard procedures.

God bless.

Paul Moroney
Principal