Dear Parents and Friends of the St Mary Magdalene’s School, Elizabeth Grove community,
Reception Induction
On November 10, November 17 and November 24, we held our Reception Transition mornings for our new Reception students for Term 1, 2022. We had excited and eager students who seemed to be delighted by their morning. They became familiar with their classrooms and participated in activities whilst in them. The children were still beaming with excitement when their parents picked them up. While the children were busying getting to know one another, parents also gathered during this time to meet one another and begin (for some) their involvement in the St Mary Magdalene’s School community. Parents have commented on how welcoming the other students have been towards the new students. This is one of the special qualities of St Mary Magdalene’s School. Staff have also been delighted by the new students’ enthusiasm and how quickly they settled into their new environment.
COVID-19
Thank you to all community members who are working hard not to become complacent during COVID-19. I have observed social distancing amongst most adults present at our school. This continues to be of paramount importance. We can easily forget and return to our previous way of greeting each other but, as we have seen, things can quickly change. It is important to remember that if you or your children are not feeling well, it is best to not come to school, see a doctor and get tested if required to. If you are being tested and awaiting results, we ask your family to self-isolate until you have the outcome of those results.
SCHOOL REPORTS
Teachers have been working very hard to write Semester Two reports for students in their care. Our Semester Two reports are individual and extremely detailed and provide an excellent summary of each child’s progress. They will be distributed to students on Monday December 6 (Week 9).
Classes 2022
Much consideration has been given to class structures for next year. After consultation with staff we have decided on the following structure. St Thomas More School will begin the year with 5 classes.
Rec, Yr. 1\2, Yr. 2\3, Yr. 3\4 and Yr. 5\6
We believe this structure best meets the educational and social needs of our students. The flexibility and learning opportunities provided will be positive for our school.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF TEACHERS TO EACH YEAR LEVEL WILL BE MADE IN THE LAST WEEK OF THIS TERM.
Students in Reception to Yr. 5 will spend time on Monday December 6 in their 2022 class.
SCHOOL UNIFORM
Please make arrangements to ensure your child is wearing correct uniform in Term 1, 2022.
Wearing the school uniform reflects our identity not only at school but also within the wider community. When students are out attending excursions, positive comments are often received regarding our students and they identify the school through the school uniform. The wearing of the uniform not only reflects who we are, but it eliminates any competition and fashion wear as well as any arguments at the beginning of the day regarding what to wear to school. At times, school uniform items are not worn correctly. If students are not wearing the correct uniform, a uniform note will be sent home from the class teacher identifying the uniform area to be addressed.
All St Mary Magdalene’s students are required and expected to wear the correct uniform.
St Mary Magdalene’s School uniform items are to be purchased at LOWES – Elizabeth shopping centre
END OF YEAR Christmas Carols Concert
Monday 29 November at 11.45am - St Mary Magdalene’s School. Families are invited to attend. See flyer attached
END OF YEAR Assembly and Awards Ceremony
Monday December 6 at 1.45pm. Families are invited to attend.
Year 6 Graduation Breakfast
Friday December 3. Students and staff will be having breakfast together.
Year 6 Graduation Liturgy
Tuesday December 7 at 1.45pm in the Yarning Place
2022 RECEPTION ENROLMENTS
Places are available. If you have or if you know of anyone who has a child turning 5 before May 1, 2022, please complete and lodge an enrolment form at the Front Office.
2022 TERM 3 RECEPTION ENROLMENTS
Places are available. If you have or if you know of anyone who has a child turning 5 before October 31, 2022, please complete and lodge an enrolment form at the Front Office.
Working in Partnership,
The Leadership Team
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