Term One Dates

The following outlines changes to the CECG SAFE RETURN TO SCHOOL NSW ROADMAP Term 1, updated 16 February 2022.

Assemblies

School Assemblies may occur.  When bringing together large groups or multiple cohorts of students only (no parents):

• They can only occur outdoors
• Consider seating plans or separated areas to minimise mingling.
• Minimise the length of interaction between cohorts where possible.
• Maintain physical distancing.
• Encourage masks outdoors if physical distancing isn’t possible.
• Provide hygiene supplies (such as sanitiser) and encourage use.
• Only be conducted where it is appropriate given the number of cohorts with positive cases.

Masses and Liturgical Celebrations

As assemblies can only occur outside, this would be the same for whole school masses following the same conditions above. Mass or liturgical celebrations for a single cohort can take place but would not include parents or visitors following that non-essential visitors are still not allowed on school sites.

Dancing

• Choose well-ventilated or outdoor venues.
• Check the attendee numbers for indoor venues support physical distancing and ventilation requirements.
• Maintain student cohorts where possible.
• Consider reducing the period of high energy dancing to less than 30 minutes to minimise transmission risk. Alternatively consider allowing for an exchange of air every 30 minutes.
• Wear masks indoors when not dancing and consider the use of masks if physical distancing is not possible and contact is sustained, such as where dancing in partners.

Drama 

• Choose well-ventilated or outdoor venues.
• Check the attendee numbers for indoor venues support physical distancing and ventilation requirements.
• Maintain student cohorts where possible.
• Some mixing of cohorts will occur as part of ensemble programs.

Excursions

• Excursions, including overnight excursions, are permitted. 
• Excursions, especially overnight, should not be considered when there is evidence of COVID cases within the cohort/school community
• Destinations must be well ventilated or outdoor
• Excursions must be cohort-based
• Sole use of facilities to be maintained or no mixing with groups outside the cohort
• Consider RAT tests to be utilised before departure
• Overnight Excursions:
  • Record attendance of each group in shared cabins/rooms
  • RAT tests to be considered at intervals before and during excursion (eg every 3 days)
  • Anyone displaying symptoms must be tested
  • Contingency plans to be developed prior to departure should a student test positive

Excursion permission notes must now include this clause: I acknowledge that this event/activity is required to be held in accordance with any current NSW Health COVID-19 Public Health Orders and the <insert school> policies and procedures. I acknowledge and accept that there is a risk that my child may be exposed to COVID-19 whilst attending and participating in this event. I confirm that my child will not attend if displaying any symptoms of illness, and/or if directed to isolate under public health orders. I confirm I will collect my child/or make suitable arrangements should it be identified my child has COVID symptoms or tests positive to COVID whilst attending the excursion.

Instruments

• Choose well ventilated or outdoor areas
• Maintain physical distancing and cohorts
• Do not share instruments played with the mouth

Visitors 

• Non-essential visitors are not permitted on school sites.
• Allied health professionals, essential infrastructure workers and maintenance crews are permitted.
• Parents may attend the school to: -
  • Pick up sick children
  • Attend the front office
  • Attend the uniform shop
  • Attend critical meetings with the Principal or staff at the school’s request

Thank you for working with us to ensure the restrictions are followed.

Crookwell Show BBQ

I would like to thank the Parents and Friends Association, Craig and Elise Croker, Brendan and Allison Hewitt, Rechell Naughton, Daniel Walsh and every parent and carer who assisted with the hugely successful Crookwell Show BBQ fundraiser last weekend.  The fundraiser was a massive success with an estimated $3000 profit - what a wonderful achievement!

This fundraising event of the year is the only event that requires all hands on deck. It is a great way for our new families to get to know our existing families and also a wonderful chance for us to support our local community whilst building our school community at the same time. 

The Parents and Friends (P & F) Association AGM and Term One General Meeting will be held next Tuesday evening at 7 pm in the cafe at the Crookwell Services Club, all new and existing families are welcome to attend.

Country Women's Association 

I would like to congratulate the Country Women's Association on their centenary celebrations this year. You may have seen the special tribute that St Mary's offered the CWA in the pavilion at the Crookwell Show. I would like to especially thank Mrs Sue Branson for her work on this poster.

Commonwealth Bank National Teaching Awards

The Commonwealth Bank Teaching Awards are open to teachers and school leaders in all Australian schools until 27 March. Nominating an inspirational and dedicated teacher is a great way to recognise and celebrate their efforts. The nomination process is fast and simple and anyone in your community can nominate a teacher or teachers can self-nominate. The Catholic Education Office has encouraged all Principals to share this opportunity with our communities. Further information, including the steps for nomination, can be accessed via https://teachingawards.com.au/#about.

Absence from School

A reminder that any time your child/ren are away from school, you do ONE of the following: fill in the Schoolzine absentee form, send in a note as soon as possible or notify the Office via email or phone 48321592.

Introducing Miss Annie Croker

I am 22 years of age and live in Crookwell. I travelled to Canberra where I completed 4 years of university. Whilst I was at university, I majored in Religious Education and minored in a unit called attitudes and inclusions. During university, I had 4 placements which equate to around 18 weeks of experience in the classroom. After finishing my degree mid-way through last year, I was offered a job at a school in Goulburn. I was the music teacher, performing arts teacher and librarian. I worked there for all of Term 4, 2021. 

I aim to foster a love for learning through authentic learning experiences within the classroom. I used to attend St Mary's as a student, and I feel very privileged to be working here. This upcoming year will be full of wonderful opportunities and learning experiences for not only the students but also me! 

I am looking forward to meeting the wider school community! 

 

This week, the Term 1 fees statements have been sent home in print form as well as emailed. Going forward, statements will be emailed only to families. If you would prefer a print copy as well, please let Belinda know.

Please note fees are due by Friday 18 March.

Payment can be made via Direct Credit, BPAY, Qkr, cash or cheque and can be paid per term, monthly, fortnightly or weekly. For more information on the different options available, please speak to Belinda.

Direct credit payment can be organised by completing paperwork collected from the School Office which requires your account details and the amount to be debited. Please remember when using this option, payments are based on a 52-week, 26 fortnight or 12 monthly period. Therefore, to ensure your fees are up to date at the end of the school year, the following minimum amounts should be considered:

Making Jesus Real through RESPECT

We are made in God’s image. We each have a God-given dignity. Every one of us is precious and has the right to be valued, cared for and respected. Each of us also has the responsibility to respect others. No-one knew this better than Jesus. He was the first to tell humankind to love our neighbour. And he lived his life according to this. Every thought, word and deed reflected his love and respect for every single person, even his enemies.

Catholics believe human beings are not only made in God’s image but are made to be channels of god’s love with the help of Jesus and the Holy Spirit. They believe that Jesus works through people and creation to bring goodness and peace.

As a Catholic school, we look to Jesus as our model. We are His representatives, and our actions should reflect His values. We are to be the image of Jesus. We are to MAKE JESUS REAL to all those around us. Making Jesus Real is a way of life that allows students to see Jesus working in their lives through people and creation. It is about being a witness and sharing Jesus’ love with others.

This week we have been learning to MAKE JESUS REAL in our school by being W.E.S.T people

Respecting others by:

Welcoming

Encouraging

Sorry (saying sorry)

Thanks (saying thank you)

W.E.S.T is BEST!

Class Awards

The Student of the Week Award recipients this week are..

Kindergarten: Sidney Bush, Lucas Charnock and Pepper Reeves

Year 1- Oscar Allport and Henry Lowe

Year 2- Hamish Carlon and Evelyn Waldron

Year 3- Spencer Charnock and Harper Seaman

Year 4- Sophie Culley, Emmett McIntosh and Elkie Storrier

Year 5- Kaitlin Francis, Joe Hayes and Lachlan Kilborn

Year 6- Briana Blowes and Saxon Greenwood

Japanese Award:

Year 5 for making good attempts with their learning

School Spirit Award:

Chloe Bensley for caring for the environment

Abigail Crosbie  for being welcoming to our new Kindergarten students

Joe McCormack for being welcoming to our new Kindergarten students

On Tuesday afternoon we presented our Age Champions and winning house to a very excited crowd.

Congratulations to our following 2022 St Mary’s Swimming Age Champions:

12 year boys:                     Finn McCormack

12 year girls:                      Sophia Galland

11 year boys:                     Addin Grove

11 year girls:                      Chloe Bensley

10 year boys:                     Jaydan Costello

10 year girls:                      Sophie Culley

9 year boys:                       Alex Storrier

9 year girls:                        Sophie Kilborn

8 year boys:                       Rory Bensley

8 year girls:                        Evie Waldron

For the first time, we were able to present a Multi-class Champion, as this swimmer had competed in 50m events. Congratulations to Harry Price.

Drumroll…… for the 8^th consecutive year, a fantastic achievement, the winning house was Aloysius! Well done to all of the team members for your amazing swimming efforts.

The presentation of awards can be viewed on the St Mary's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCotmBQAdoZR59oHJ5QDdhjA 

Save The Date

Personalised Plan Meetings

Each semester, and sometimes more often depending on student need, we hold scheduled Personalised Plan meetings for students with a disability or an additional need requiring intervention or adjustments.

These meetings will occur next week, February 21 and February 22. An email has been sent out to those families, so if you haven't done so already, please choose a date and a time suited to you online, via Schoolzine. 

Book Club

Orders must be completed online  TODAY

We are NOT accepting CASH payments.

The web address is: scholastic.com.au/LOOP

Volunteers

Volunteers are needed to cover books for the Library. Plastic covering is supplied and you are able to do this at home in your own time. If you are able to assist, please complete the form via the following link

Library helpers

Year 3 Scientists

Separation Anxiety

It’s natural for your young child to feel worried when you say goodbye. In early childhood, crying, tantrums, or clinginess are healthy reactions to separation and a normal stage of development (1) A little worry over leaving mum or dad is normal, however some kids, experience separation anxiety that doesn’t go away, even with a parent’s best efforts. These children experience a continuation or reoccurrence of intense separation anxiety during their elementary (primary) school years or beyond. Both the intensity level and timing of separation anxiety vary tremendously from child to child, and their behaviour/response to separation will also vary. If separation anxiety is excessive enough to interfere with normal activities like school and friendships and lasts for months rather than days, it may be a sign of a larger problem. (2)

Tips to help

• Practice separation. Leave your child with a caregiver for brief periods and short distances at first. As your child gets used to separation, you can gradually leave for longer.
• Tell your child when you’re leaving and when you’ll be back. Your child might feel confused or upset when they realise you’re not around and might be harder to settle the next time you leave.
• Telling your child you will be back will also support your child to develop the confidence that they can handle the separation. (Remember: it’s important you return at the time you promised.)
• Develop a quick “goodbye” ritual. Rituals are reassuring and can be as simple as a special wave through the window or a goodbye kiss. Keep things quick, though, so you can:
• Leave without fanfare. Tell your child you are leaving and that you will return, then go—don’t stall or make it a bigger deal than it is.
• Keep a relaxed and happy look on your face when you’re leaving. If you seem worried or sad, your child might think the place isn’t safe and can get upset too. No matter how frustrated you feel, avoid criticising or being negative about your child’s difficulty with separation. For example, avoid saying things like ‘She’s such a mummy’s girl’ or ‘Don’t be such a baby'.
• Make a conscious effort to foster your child’s self-esteem by giving her lots of positive attention when she’s brave about being away from you.

REMEMBER You know your child best. If you’re worried about their separation anxiety, consider seeking professional help. Here are some places to start:

• your child’s teacher or the school counsellor
• your child’s GP or paediatrician, who will be able to refer you to an appropriate mental health practitioner

1 https://www.helpguide.org/

2  www.raisingchildren.net.au 

2022 Sacramental Dates

Sacrament enrolment night Wednesday 9 March

Sacramental Program dates

Parish Office

For Parish and Sacramental matters please forward your enquiries to Goulburn Parish Secretary, Sharon Cashman, via email or call into the Parish Office at the Old Convent Building. Sharon is available in Crookwell on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 11.30am-3.30pm

Email: Crookwell@cg.org.au

Website: http://cg.org.au/crookwell/Home.aspx 

Phone: 48321 633 

Address: 55 Wade Street (the Old Convent Building)

Crookwell Junior and Senior Soccer Registrations

Crookwell Junior Rugby League

DO YOU WANT TO PLAY RUGBY LEAGUE? Crookwell is looking for players aged 4- 11 as well as High School Aged Girls league tag and tackle ??????

Visit: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.playrugbyleague.com/play/__;!!Ax-PnKpllFIIgPxB!0qf-gO0CkDZi2ohMMXoKUTGla3NlkWsV4hwMpi6UgVyAu_L_o2pzph43UQJ722tb3s53JOq5-swfWM4$  to join your local club!

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Klem Oval Opening Day and Brumbies Come and Try Day

PCYC Term 1 Activities

Term_1_2022_Activities_Schedule.pdf

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Goulburn Show

Goulburn_Show_2022_School_Poster_1_.pdf

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General_Pavilion_Entry_Form.pdf

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Combined_Junior_Schedule_2022.pdf

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2022_Superhero_Colouring_Competition.pdf

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Happenings around Goulburn

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Country Universities Centre

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Crookwell Community Meeting Multipurpose Aquatic Activity Centre

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Parental Engagement in High School- Fact Sheet

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