Term 2 - Week 8, 2023

Principal's Message

Dear Parents and Carers,

Thank you to all who contributed to making the Athletics Carnival a great success on Tuesday. There were many fine runs, jumps and throws, as well as fun social mixing with St Mary’s kids. Thanks especially to Kim Brady, who organised details on the MSJ front to make sure everything ran efficiently and on time. 

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On Wednesday 28 June the whole school will travel over to Dorrigo High School to participate in NAIDOC Celebrations. The theme this year is For Our Elders. Across every generation, our Elders have played and continue to play an important role and hold a prominent place in our communities and families. This day sees all school students from the area come together to celebrate Indigenous Australia’s culture, both past and present. Students will engage in a variety of activities including language awareness, canvas painting and craft. Note that students are to be dropped off at 8.30am and picked up at 3.05pm from Dorrigo High School on the day, or if they catch buses they must get off at the High School. Normal teacher supervision will be provided at DHS by Mt St John’s school staff. Please navigate to the Compass portal to give permission for your child to attend this event.

With two weeks to go in the school term, the children are getting a little weary so it is very important to ensure the routines are followed. Good sleep and good food are vital and sets up your child for success in the school day. Emotional and social resilience are greatly enhanced if these basics are attended to, especially towards the end of term. Your support with this is greatly appreciated.  

Finally, please keep in your thoughts and prayers the staff and families of McAuley College in Grafton, who have recently lost a student in tragic circumstances. I have sent messages of support from our school.

Peter Watts,

Principal

Project Compassion

We are continuing to collect toiletries such as soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, brushes, combs, sanitary items, shampoo, deodorant, washing powder and warm items like socks and beanies, all of which will be donated to Pete's Place in Coffs Harbour to help homeless people in our local area.

St Vincent de Paul are also looking for any 2nd-hand drink bottles such as kids' drink bottles (not plastic PET water bottles). 

Please help if you can - there is a basket at the front office in which to place your donations.

Thank you!

Louise Sprowles - LOSEC

Mini Vinnies Jumper Drive

Our Mini Vinnies group is holding a Jumper Drive this Winter. Do you have any warm jumpers in good condition that you no longer need? Please bring them to school by Monday 26th June and we will pass them on to St Vincent de Paul.

Thank you for your support!

Polding Trials - Girls Rugby 7s

See flyer below for information regarding Polding trials for Girls Rugby 7s. Those who nominate must be of representative standard. Please see Kim Brady if you are interested.

Term 2 School Fees

Term 2 school fees are now due, unless you are paying by regular direct debit amounts.
 
1 student - $290
2 students - $507.50
3 or more students - $652.50
 
Payment options are:  

1. using the Compass app - You can check your school fee balance and pay fees through the Compass app. Select more - school fees - next - and enter your credit card details. You have the option to pay in full or pay a portion of your fees. 
2. cash or cheque at school 
3. direct deposit to the school's bank account (see instructions below)

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
 
Remember, if you feel you will be unable to finalise your Term 1 school fees by this date, some financial assistance may be available from St Vincent de Paul - to make an appointment with them, call 0472 718862. You will need to take your school fee statement with you to your appointment.

Thank you!

2023 Premier's Reading Challenge

The Premier's Reading Challenge aims to encourage a love of reading for leisure and pleasure in students, and to enable them to experience quality literature. It is not a competition but a challenge to each student to read, to read more and to read more widely. The Premier's Reading Challenge (PRC) is open to all NSW students in Kindergarten to Year 9, in government, independent, Catholic and home schools. You must read a certain number of books to complete the Challenge. The Challenge closes for students on Friday August 18, 2023.

Congratulations to the following students, who have completed this year's Premier's Reading Challenge: Rokko B, Ruby F, Rosie W, Billie T, Tate M-T, Ethan M

Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD)

Please visit the website below for information about the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD).

How to Cancel a Canteen Order

If you need to, you can cancel canteen orders before 9am on Friday mornings. If you know your child is going to be away you can go into Compass Canteen and select "cancel order".

The refunded money goes back into your Compass "wallet" so you can use it next time you order - when you get to the Confirm & pay screen, click on the down arrow and select Compass Credit. 

School Facebook Page

Check out our school Facebook page! It is wonderful to be able to share the good news of our school with our families and community. 

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 Bus Travel

Applications for student travel can 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. 

GLUE

GLUE "God Loves Us Eternally" KidsClub is held each Wednesday during term time from 3-5pm at the Anglican Hall. Afternoon tea, games, fun worship and craft. All primary kids in Years 1-6 are welcome, as are newcomers. For more info, ring Gwenneth on 6657 2135. COVID-safe practices will apply.

Service NSW Returning to Dorrigo

Service NSW is returning to Dorrigo on Tuesday 4^th July 2023 in our Mobile Service Centre.

A friendly reminder that our dedicated Service NSW team on board can provide support across a broad range of services: 

• Roads & Maritime Services (including licence and registration renewals and applications). 
• Processing of NSW Fitness to Drive Medical Assessments and Mobility Parking Applications. 
• Processing of RSA and RCG cards. 
• Undertaking Driver Knowledge Tests.  
• Births, Deaths and Marriages (including birth, marriage, death and change of name certificates).  
• Application and Renewal of Working with Children Checks on behalf of Office of Children’s Guardian 

Our Mobile Service Centre is a cashless facility and will accept payment by credit/debit cards or cheques.   

If you require any further information on our service locations or opening hours, visit 
service.nsw.gov.au/msc or contact us on 13 77 88. 

North Coast Health Connect

North Coast Health Connect is a free new service providing health support and advice from registered nurses 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including public holidays. If you are a resident or visitor to the North Coast, you can speak or live chat with a nurse. The nurse will ask some questions to understand what’s troubling you and then provide advice on what your next step should be.

This may include self-care advice to help you to manage your health (or that of a loved one) from home, or the nurse may recommend a GP appointment or a consultation with a pharmacist. The nurses are able to book an appointment for you directly with a local general practice or pharmacy or if appropriate, can transfer you to a 24/7 GP telehealth service. If the nurse believes you need to attend an emergency department or see a different health service, they will let you know.

Visit the link below for more info and save as a contact for when you need it by visiting https://qrco.de/bdkiJm or by scanning the QR code below.

Games afternoon @Dorrigo Library

'Shark Cage' Womens Group

Healthy Lunchbox Website

Cancer Council’s Healthy Lunch Box website is your one-stop shop for everything you need to know about packing a healthy lunch box.  For recipes, information and health tips please visit the website below.