Dear Parents, Teachers and Students,

Compass
Last week all families should have received an envelope with each parent’s login details for Compass. If you don’t yet have yours, check your child’s bag and if you still can’t find it, give the school office a call.

Remember, each parent or legal guardian has their own login credentials, so please ensure that you log in with your own username and password in order to send and receive communications to and from the school.

The Compass app is a free download for both IOS and Android, and Compass can also be accessed through any web browser.

If you have not yet installed the Compass app, please do so now: as of next week we will cease using SZapp for parent communication.


Rostrum Public Speaking
On Monday morning, Mia Buser presented a speech via Zoom for the Rostrum Public Speaking final and was selected as a grand-finalist. Mia now needs to write a new speech to present in Week 9.

Well done, Mia!

Archdiocesan Athletics
The Archdiocesan Athletics Carnival, which was postponed due to COVID restrictions, has been rescheduled for Tuesday 14 September, Week 10. Any further updates or information will be shared via the Carmeletta and Compass.


Feast of the Assumption
This Friday we celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, with a prayer service hosted by 5/6EG. The actual Feast Day falls on Sunday 15 August.

COVID-19
Given the current state of the pandemic response in NSW, the worrying spread of COVID-19 into regional areas and subsequent lock-downs it is worth reminding all families of the necessity to adhere to our COVID-Safe practices at school. Students should not attend school if exhibiting any symptoms of respiratory illness, obtain a COVID test and remain at home until symptoms are resolved; all visitors to the school must check in using the NSW Service QR code; parents should avoid entering school grounds except for essential purposes, wear a mask and practise social-distancing.

We must also be prepared for the eventuality that a lockdown may be imposed on short notice, and a period of Remote Learning enacted, if any COVID-19 cases are detected in our Local Government Area. We are, of course, praying that this does not occur, but our experiences last year mean that teachers are fully prepared should this be necessary. Attached to this newsletter is a letter from Ross Fox, Director of Catholic Education, with an update on the management of COVID-19 in our Archdiocesan schools.

May God’s peace be in your families, 


Michael Green
Principal