Dear Parents, Teachers and Students,


Road Safety
Last week it was brought to my attention that some students from Mt Carmel had a close call with a bus when crossing Comur Street after school near the Ampol service station. Although there are pedestrian islands at this intersection, the heavy traffic from multiple directions in the afternoons makes this a risky crossing place. I encourage any family who gives their child permission to walk to the shops after school to direct their child/ren to use the signalled crossing at the Meehan Street intersection, rather than crossing at Rossi Street.


Student Leadership
Tomorrow, Thursday 23 November, we will hold an assembly at 11:30am for the nominees for formal student leadership positions in 2024 to present their speeches to the school; parents are warmly invited to attend. The final step in the selection process will be Leadership interviews on Monday 27 November. I wish all our nominees the very best for their speeches.


High School Orientation Days
Next week, many of our Year 6 students will be attending High School orientation days. Getting ready for the transition to High School can be a very exciting phase of life, with a real sense of growing up; it can also be a cause for worries as children face the reality of leaving behind a well-known environment and peer group to step into something new. The following links may provide families with some useful resources and advice about how to support your child through a successful transition to High School, and there is a fact sheet attached to this newsletter for your information.

https://raisingchildren.net.au/school-age/school-learning/school-choosing-starting-moving/moving-schools

https://beyou.edu.au/resources/sessions-and-events/primary-to-secondary-school-transitions


Increase in COVID-19 Cases
There has been national publicity about an increase in COVID-19 cases recently. A reminder that, in the interests of public health, any student or staff member who tests positive to COVID-19, or has COVID-like symptoms, should remain at home until symptoms have ceased.

May God’s peace be in your families, 

Michael Green
Principal