Principal Talk with Mrs. Sally-Anne Croker
PARENTS AS PARTNERS
Change of Arrangement
Please notify our Office Manager Belinda via a phone call, email or note if there are any changes in routine, such as how your child is travelling home, day-time appointments, etc. This information will be passed on to your child’s teacher and placed in the 'Bus Book'. This notification can also occur via the Compass parent portal.
Crossing/Parking/Drop-off and Pick-up
Unfortunately, we regularly see a misuse of the DROP OFF Zone. It is a zone that is regulated by law and also one that involves courtesy to all other users. Drivers must not leave the vehicle and are only permitted to pull in to drop and pick up. It is not a PARKING ZONE.
Please help us keep our students safe with your diligence to road rules and safe use of the pedestrian crossing. You will notice signs to assist you with the drop-off and pick-up regulations as directed by NSW Government. Please note the PDF attached for clarification of the driver obligations.
THINKUKNOW - Police Youth Command Visit
Snr Constable Joe Fitzgerald and his partner Matt from Goulburn Youth Command presented an informative educational talk and slideshow on keeping ourselves safe while online. Examples were shared of times when students were talking to people they didn't even know. Year 5 and Year 6 were shown examples of how they may communicate information about their location without even realising. Joe and Matt explained that writing hurtful comments about other people leaves a digital footprint and the police are able to locate these comments even after they have been deleted. The students asked very interesting questions and particularly enjoyed Mr Edwards being handcuffed!
THINKUKNOW TIPS
-Supervision is essential-
This means knowing what your children are doing online, who they are
interacting with and what platforms, apps or games they are using.
- Have open conversations, often-
The most important tip we can give any parent or carer is to start
talking to your child about their online activities. According to research
commissioned by the ACCCE, only 52 per cent of parents or carers talk
to their children about online safety.
-Check privacy settings-
We recommend parents and carers research and understand app
settings, including privacy settings. This could include turning off location
settings, setting profiles to private, or turning off chat functions.
-Be approachable if your child needs help-
Coming forward isn’t always easy, and children may feel reluctant to tell
you about online issues if they believe they will be punished or have their
devices taken away.
-Know how to report-
If something goes wrong online, it is critical your child is supported.
Parents and carers need to know how to take action
SCHOOL COMMUNITY NEWS
RDA
This Term Year Two students, Khloe and Adrian, have joined up with Riding for the Disabled in Goulburn. They attend every second Tuesday and have thoroughly enjoyed the experience of bonding with a horse and learning how to communicate and cooperate with the animals and the support team leading them. We are so grateful for this relationship and the opportunities it affords our students
Athletics Carnival
Our carnival will be going ahead tomorrow at Todkill Park. Previous arrangements will be in place for buses to deliver students straight to the venue. Canteen and Coffee facilities will be available. Thanks to our parent volunteers who are still able to assist tomorrow. As we now have a new digital recording system we will be prepared to announce our Age Champions and House winner at the conclusion of our Carnival tomorrow afternoon.
Rug Up !!
Thank A First Responder Day
My thanks to the SRC who organised and ran a very successful mufti day yesterday. It's always important for us as a community to recognise and show our appreciation for those who are there in our times of greatest need. There were many wonderful First Responders roaming our playground and classrooms!!! Delivery of THANK YOU messages was made by two members of our Term Two SRC. Thank you Mrs R Croker for your support.
Working Bee
At our last P&F Working Party meeting, we discussed the need for some major garden maintenance work to be carried out. It was decided that we would propose a Working Bee for Sunday 23 June. The majority of work to be done involves hedging, trimming trees, removing trees and disposing of garden waste.
Many hands and tools are required for this job and we would appreciate any time you may be able to offer on the day. We also understand life is busy for everyone so if there is another time that suits you, please make contact with me and we can discuss some jobs that are required.
If you can help, please use this link:Working Bee participation request
Enrolling now for 2025 with a closing date of July 31.
Do you know someone interested in enrolling at St Mary's? Please direct them to our updated website for links that will allow them to access all the information they need.
https://www.stmarysc.nsw.edu.au/
The School Explorers Program
