The NSW Premier has announced that the restrictions in place across NSW and the stay at home (lockdown) orders for Greater Sydney, including Wollongong and Shellharbour, will be extended for at least another four weeks until 12:01am Saturday 28 August 2021.

This means that remote learning will continue until at least the end of Week 7, Term 3, 2021. 

You can read the full guidelines for Level 4 (remote learning) schools here. 

We will continue to support your child’s learning, faith formation and wellbeing and there are no other changes to what school will look like for you and your child at this time. Thank you for the generous support you have shown our teachers and school staff over the last three weeks, and for your ongoing patience as we continue to live, work and learn under these restrictions.

Please keep your children home if you can

The number of COVID-19 cases continues to present a serious risk to the community, with the Delta strain impacting young people and children more significantly than previous strains of COVID-19. The Chief Health Officer, Dr Kerry Chant, continues to strongly encourage parents and carers to keep children home unless it is absolutely necessary for them to attend school.

Any student who is unwell, even with very mild symptoms, must stay home. Any student who attends school with any COVID-19 symptoms will be sent home and must present a negative COVID-19 test and be free of symptoms before they return. Thank you for understanding the importance of these measures in keeping our students, staff and school community safe. 

During these next few weeks of home learning there are three key messages that all parents and carers need to be mindful of:

1. For students who are staying at home, it is mandatory for parents to ensure that our attendance google form is completed each day. If the form is not completed then a child will be marked absent from school
2. From a wellbeing perspective please note that our weekly home learning grids are our guide for key learning that needs to be completed. Please be reassured that if all tasks are not completed, this is Ok! As teachers we acknowledge that some days, in some moments, due a range of factors the reality of having a break, enjoying the sunshine in the backyard is far more beneficial than the task at hand.
3. We are only a phone call away, a see saw message, a google post, an email, post on our feedback form on the home learning. Please continue to utilise the support of the school. Our role is to continue to engage with the community in order to provide as much support as possible.

In the challenges of the weeks ahead let us continue to pray for each other. 

Listed below are some important dates for Term 3.

Thank you to all the parents and students who have been understanding and flexible with the changes to the 2021 Confirmation Program.

The Confirmation Virtual Program started last week and the positive response from our parents and students is evident in the work that has been uploaded so far to the Google Confirmation page. Please remember you are required to give evidence every week that the booklet is being completed.

If you have any questions regarding the program or content of the booklet please contact Mrs Julie Smith via Google Confirmation page or the school office.

Grade Mass 

Grade Mass has been postponed for the students until further notice. 

Assembly

Assemblies will be postponed until further notice. 

Awards

Silver and Gold Awards will not be handed out until we resume face to face learning.

Gold Pennant -

Gold Awards -

Sacramental Programs

Religious Education is a priority in Catholic schools. It provides the knowledge and understanding of the Catholic faith and outlines what is needed to live a Catholic life. Sacramental programs are Parish based, Parish coordinated, family focused and school supported.

Each year the Sacraments of Penance, Eucharist and Confirmation are celebrated in the Parish.

• Year 2 Sacrament of Penance 
• Year 3 Sacrament of the Eucharist
• Year 6 Sacrament of Confirmation 

A Parish based program caters to the needs of all participants. In this way children from all schools receive the same preparation for each sacrament.

The Parish based, family focused approach to Sacramental programs is widely used throughout Australia as the preferred approach. This approach acknowledges the important role of parents and families in the whole preparation process. Parents are the first educators of children in the faith and traditions of the Catholic Church. Parents involvement in Sacramental preparation is crucial in shaping the values and attitudes of each child. So it is vital, for the continual spiritual growth of the child, that the families involve themselves in the Sacramental life of Parish.

Below are the dates for our 2021 Confirmation Program

Life presents us with many joys and challenges, it may be the birth of a child, the loss of employment or the death of a family member. We are privileged to, and benefit from, living in a community that cares for us, no matter what our circumstances. At times, we may find ourselves in a position where some extra care and support would be welcomed to help us through a period of hardship or need. If you are in need of support, please contact Sister Julie on 0418 674 452 who will respond to you confidentially.

Every year, by law, we have to receive consent from parents to photograph and use images of your child. The photos taken will be displayed in newsletters and/or Facebook to celebrate the fun times and achievements of students. Consent forms have been sent home today with your child, if you consent or do not consent to your child's photo being taken please tick the appropriate box and return the form to school.

If we do not receive a form for your child we will not include your child in photos.