Dear Parents, Guardians and Carers,

Welcome back to term 3.  We trust that you had an enjoyable break after a long term 2.  This term will be a much shorter one with only 9 weeks.  It is a very busy term with grades 4-6 attending their respective school camps.  

Right to disconnect.

As you will be aware there was a new law introduced earlier this year for employees who have the “right to disconnect” from the employer and related third parties unless the refusal is unreasonable.

In order to support this law and a healthy work life balance for our staff we have set up the following protocol.

Staff work hours in relation to communication will be Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm.  Any communication sent to staff outside of these hours please allow up to 24 hours for a response.  There may be times when staff send out a reminder over the weekend for important information or changes that you need to know prior to Monday morning.  Please note where possible this will be prepared in advance and schedule sent to you.

Before/After School Care Update

As you will be aware our current provider has made the decision to end their contract with us.  I am very pleased to announce that we have found a new provider and are currently in the process of finalising licensing arrangements and contracts with them.  

On Monday 4th August the new company will be providing a coffee van from 3.45-5.30pm during Parent/Teacher Interviews.  It will be set up in the drop off zone and staff will be on hand to answer any questions you might have.

As more details come through I will be sure to update all families via email.

School Concert

Rehearsals for our school concert are now underway.  Dance lessons started last Friday with STOMP and will continue for another 4 weeks.  After that students will continue rehearsing in their classes with their teachers and also during Performing Arts with Mrs Williams & Miss Grumley.

As previously communicated the concert will be held on Wednesday 29th October at GPAC.  Further information regarding ticket sales will be communicated in due course.

Important Dates

4th & 5th August- Parent/Teacher Interviews

11th August- Student Free Day (staff will be participating in Professional Learning)

11th August- Gen Bryant performance at St Gabriel’s.  Parish and community invited.

18th August- Book week dress up day

Kind Regards

Michelle Charlton