Informer - Term 4 Week 6

From Our Principal ...

Dear Families

The typical Australian primary school student misses 16 days on average per school year adding up to approximately half a school year by the end of Year 6 (Zubrick, 2014, Victorian Department of Education & Early Child Development; NSW Centre for Education Statistics & Evaluation). For adolescents in high school, the average days missed rises to 24 days per school year which is the equivalent of half a term for each year of high school. (Zubrick, 2014).

Studies have found that students from as early as Year 1 exhibit clear school attendance and non-attendance patterns, and these patterns are highly predictive for subsequent schooling years. As non-attendance continues in high school, the effects accumulate and impact on academic and social development. Therefore, there is no safe threshold for absences from school (Zubrick, 2014).

Every day of school is important. Yes our kids get sick and events happen, but we need to be aware that every absence adds up. I was quite shocked at the cumulative effect and the impact this can have on not just consistency and learning, but the habits our kids take on their educational journey.

Have a great week and hug your kids.

Jamie Emerick
Principal

Term 4 School Fees - Now Overdue

Prep to Year 2 Swimming Lessons

Prep to Year 2 Swimming Lesson Block will take place duirng Week 8 of this term - Monday 20 November to Thursday 23 November.  Further information will be sent to families in the near future.

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Honouring Excellence Academic Award

Congratulations to Matilda Katic from Year 6 who recently won the local Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Honouring Excellence Academic Award.  

We are so proud of this special achievement. Well done, Matilda.

P & F Meeting - TODAY

Our P & F Meeting is on TODAY at 5.30pm in the staffroom.

ALL WELCOME!

Library News ...

It’s time to return your library books!

Lost a Library book?

Try to remember what the book looked like:  How big was it? What colour? Was it thick or thin? What do you remember about the cover? Is it hardcover or paperback?

Next, tell your parents and your teacher.  With their help you will probably find it.  

Also keep in mind that all our library books have spine labels and barcode labels, so that they stand out!

Mrs. Skelhorn

Thank you!

Harrison B (3L) and Danielle W (5E) for your generous book donations.

St John's Way Awardees

2024 Booklists

2024 Booklists are now available on Parent Lounge.

As always, we try to ensure the smoothest and most cost-effective way for purchasing booklist requirements.  To ensure this, you have two options for filling your child’s 2024 booklist requirements:

OPTION 1: Purchasing from Office National Gladstone

• Office National Gladstone is our online (and in-store) provider.
• Office National Gladstone have already pre-priced your child’s 2024 booklist requirements at competitive rates and offer free home delivery (orders over $50).
• You can order online via booklist.officebrands.com.au/aucklandst or you can drop-off or email your order form to Office National Gladstone.

OPTION 2: Purchasing from a local news agency of your choice

• Simply take your child’s 2024 booklist to a news agency of your choice.
• Local news agencies have been provided with our generic 2024 booklist

Please go on to Parent Lounge as of Monday 13 November to find all information and forms relating to your child’s 2024 booklist.

There will be a 2024 Book Drop-Off opportunity prior to the school year beginning next year, which is from 8.40am – 9.10am on Friday 19 January, 2024 ONLY.

If you have any questions about the 2024 booklists, please contact Mrs Jakki Graham at the school office.

Tuckshop Volunteer of the Year

The daily efforts of our tuckshop staff and the many volunteers who support our students and our school have been tremendous this year. On "Tuckshop Day", we said a special thank you to our wonderful team. 

Our tuckshop provides a great service to our students, staff and families, and we don't take their hard work for granted. Thank you to everyone who is involved in our tuckshop - we really appreciate all that you do!

Congratulations to Laura Zucchi on receipt of her Tuckshop Volunteer of the Year Award. Our school sincerely thanks Laura for her time and effort volunteering in our tuckshop throughout 2023.

Tuckshop Special

Volunteer Tuckshop Roster

Tuckshop Menu

Triple P Parenting Programs

OSHC Vacation Program

Uniform Shop News ...

Chanel College 2025 Enrolments

St Joseph's Cathedral Appeal

Positions Vacant - Catholic Education

OSHC Easter Vacation Program