Term 2 - Week 1, 2021

Principal's Message

Dear Parents,

It has been great to be back with the children this week. I can see that they are refreshed and ready to learn in Term 2. The children have had an amazing time playing in the autumn leaves out in the yard. We’ve captured some of the fun (see pictures below) as they play leaf angels, raking, hiding and throwing the leaves. Our tree in the yard shows that the seasons are changing. 

Yesterday, we held our school cross country carnival. I was very proud of all of our students. Every child participated in this event and ran in their race to the best of their ability. I often talk about running to children in terms of ‘running is hard’, so it was pleasing to see children pushing themselves as they took on the course. We will present ribbons to the race winners at Monday’s assembly. Children who have been selected to represent our school at Zone Cross Country will have a note sent home today. This note must be returned to school by Monday. The children competing at Zone Cross Country will compete next Wednesday 28th March.

Finally, as part of our work in Catholic Education, staff are attending Staff Proclaim on Wednesday 5th May. This day is a pupil free day, there is no supervision of students at school on this day.

Regards,

Nathan Trezise

Principal  

School Cross Country

The Cross Country Carnival yesterday at the Dorrigo Recreational Grounds. We enjoyed some cool but clear weather for this event and it was great to see so many parents and friends there cheering the students on.  There was a fun run for K - 2, and 2000m and 3000m events for the older students. 

Autumn Angels

Autumn leaves, blue skies, smiling faces

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What a glorious start to Term 2! Welcome back, everyone.  This term we have many exciting events to look forward to including our Student Digital Innovators club where I will be providing opportunities for students to learn some new technology. Shyla and Ryleigh had an opportunity to learn a few photography tips on Tuesday and practised using natural light and the rule of thirds to compose photos. I am looking forward to watching this creativity blossom over the term!

Ms Aleasa Kermode - Assistant Principal

Pupil-Free Staff Development Day

Please note that Wednesday 5th May (Proclaim Lismore Staff Day) will be a Pupil Free Day. These days are essential so that we can come together as a staff to undertake professional learning. 

Stage 3 Excursion to Canberra Raffle

To raise money for the Stage 3 excursion to Canberra, which will be held on 24th - 28th May, the Stage 3 students are holding a giant raffle. There are some fantastic prizes, such as a load of split firewood, mini portable BBQ, push bikes, scooters, table tennis table, donations from local businesses and more! Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. The raffle will be drawn on 17th May. A book of tickets is being sent home with each family today - if you don't feel you will be able to sell the tickets please return them to school and we will pass them on to another family. 

Parent Assembly Recruitment

Library Day - Wednesday

Library day for all students is Wednesday - please make sure your child brings in his or her cloth library bag on this day. Each student may borrow four books per week. 

School Uniform Items Available

We have a stock of school uniform items available for purchase from the front office. We accept cash, cheque or bank transfer. Uniform prices are as follows:

School hats - $15

School shirts - $25

Skorts - $20

Shorts - $20

Rain jackets - $50

We also have some items available to buy from our 2nd-hand uniform pool.

Canteen

Thank you to Amii Francis and Laura Williams, who were our canteen volunteers today. If anyone is available to volunteer in our canteen one or more Fridays per term, please contact our canteen co-ordinator Alicia on 0488 280683. If we have no volunteers available we will have to cancel canteen for that week.

A reminder to place your canteen order before Thursday night each week.

Please note - if you top up your canteen account via bank transfer, the funds will take a week to clear so you will not be able to order canteen immediately. 

Please send your lunch wallets into school and we will keep them here.

School Bus Travel

Applications for student travel can now be made online. Apply here 

School Drive Subsidy

The School Drive Subsidy is available for eligible school students where there is no public transport available for all or part of the journey. If you have to drive your child more than 1.6km to a school bus stop, you may be eligible for this subsidy – go to the link below to apply. 

Head Lice

If you notice head lice on your child, please treat his or her hair ASAP and notify the school that you did this. Remember – long hair must be tied back at school.

Applications for Year 5 Opportunity Class Placement in 2022

Interested parents and carers must apply online at the following website:  https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-5. Online applications open on Tuesday 20 April 2021 and close on Friday 7 May 2021. Parents must apply by the due date.  Parents are requested to submit a downloaded copy of the 'Principal's page for provision of school assessment scores' to you by Friday 7 May 2021 for inclusion of school asessment scores for English and mathematics. The 'Information bulletin for primary schools' is intended to assist you in providing school assessment scores.

All students seeking Year 5 opportunity class placement in 2022 will be required to take the Opportunity Class Placement Test on Wednesday 21 July 2021. All students will be tested in centres which are usually established in public high schools.  If you have any enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact the High Performing Students Team on 1300 880 367.

After School Lego at Dorrigo Library

Flu Clinic - Dorrigo Pharmacy

Soccer Registrations Open

The Dorrigo Highlanders Football Club is now taking registrations for Miniroos, Juniors, Intermediate and Senior players in the 2021 North Coast Football season.  Player registrations are also needed to fill a Mixed 14s team.  Register online at www.playfootball.com.au with your Active Kids Voucher.  The NCF season for community club football begins Saturday 13 March.

Working With Children Check

For those parents who are volunteers at school, such as canteen helpers, we need to ensure that you have a current Working with Children (Volunteers) Check. To apply for this check, go to 

COVID Student Attendance

Staff and students exhibiting even mild COVID-19 symptoms should be sent home and are required to produce proof of a negative COVID-19 test before returning to school. 

As per these guidelines, a screenshot of the text message, confirming a Negative result, is all that will be required to return to school. 

Instrumental Music With Hazel

We have music tutor available to teach instrumental music through private tuition. Hazel Buchanan is interested in working with our students. Hazel can teach:

- flute

- clarinet

- saxophone

- oboe

- bassoon

- trumpet

- trombone

- percussion

- bass guitar

The school owns a flute and a clarinet, which are available for families to borrow long-term at no cost. The payments for lessons are billed each term and paid directly to Hazel. An Essential Element Band Book will be supplied by the school too.

Students wishing to learn these instruments can do so in individual lessons or in small groups depending on the instrument chosen. It is hoped that one day, we can start a small ensemble or band for instrumental students to play together. 

If you are interested in taking up this opportunity, please contact Hazel directly on 0458 572 525.

Lessons will take place on Fridays. 

Updated Bell Times

This year we have modified our bell times.  The current times are as follows:

8:55 am - 11:00 am English Block

11:00 am - 11:15 am Lunch (children sit and eat)

11:15 am - 11:35 am Lunch Play

11:35 am - 12:55 pm Mathematics Block

12:55 pm - 1:05 pm Recess (children sit and eat)

1:05 pm - 1:20 pm Recess Play

1:20 pm - 3:05 pm Other Key Learning Areas (Science, Arts, History etc)

Term 2 School Fees

SCHOOL FEES: Term 2 school fee statements will be sent home in Week 3. Term 2 fees are payable by Friday 28th May, unless you are paying by regular direct deposit amounts. 

Several payment methods are available; 

• Regular direct deposit payments (see suggested amounts below).
• Lump sum direct deposit
• Cash
• Cheque

If you are planning to set up regular direct deposit school fee payments for the 2021 school year, following are instructions on how to do this: 

Suggested direct deposit amounts (from beginning of February 2021)

1 student - Term 2 - $276.00

       $46.16 per fortnight (x 25 fortnights)

       $23.08 per week (x 50 weeks)

2 students - Term 2 - $483.00

       $81.28 per fortnight (x 25 fortnights)

       $40.64 per week (x 50 weeks)

3 or more students  - Term 2 – $621.00

       $105.36 per fortnight (x 25 fortnights)

       $52.68 per week (x 50 weeks)

If you would like to arrange a regular direct debit payment from your Bananacoast Credit Union account into the school’s account, the BCU Credit Union in Dorrigo will organize this for you.

When using Internet banking, please use your child’s surname as a reference.

Banancoast Community Credit Union   BSB no. 533-000

Account no. 3282 0430                 Name: Mt St John’s Primary School

GLUE

GLUE: "God Loves Us Eternally" (formerly GFS) is on each Wednesday from 3-5pm at the Anglican Hall. Afternoon tea, games, fun worship and craft. All primary kids welcome, as are newcomers. For more info, ring Gwenneth on 6657 2135. COVID-safe practices will apply.

Dorrigo Rangers Rugby

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