Dear Families

We are at the part of the year where we begin to look at organisation and structures for 2022. Even though lockdowns and open ups keep us on our toes and change daily and weekly it is important to also be thinking long term.

As a staff we are meeting and having conversations about how things are working this year, what is working well and what would be better. It is important to also have parent voice into this space. Unfortunately, our School Advisory Committee has lost a few members and we haven't had much response for invitations to join the Committee. Due to the time it would take for nomination and voting and the uncertainty of the current situation for people's work etc, I would like to propose that we open the current SAC meetings to parents who would like to be part of the conversations for the meetings for the remainder of the year.

Our meetings are held online once or twice a term usually on a Thursday evening (7-8pm) . If you would like to participate please email me and we will send you through the agenda.

Items the school advisory will discuss are: school structure, specialists, staffing, capital improvement plans, managing the build of the church and impact on school. Other items can be suggested for discussion by emailing myself. 

I know that these lockdowns have been difficult for many families. Can I please remind anyone having financial challenges to please contact Nicola in the office to seek some support around fee relief. If other support is needed please contact myself or Jen Gulavin as we can help connect you to support services.

I hope you are seeing the tiny, early signs of Spring. It brings joy to see the plants budding, the wattles blooming and the birds seeking nesting sites. Our hearts lift as the days get longer and we feel more positive. I hope you allow yourself those moments of joy and love for the wonderful world we live in. I allow these moments to be times that God speaks into my life and I listen joyfully.

Blessings to you all
Kate