Mary Immaculate Primary Newsletter

 Dear Parents and Carers,

 We hope that you are continuing to keep safe in these unprecedented times. Our MIPS family has been amazing through this challenging time. Each day we hear new information to which we must all respond, to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our community. We look forward to life returning to some form of normality and welcoming our children back on site. We of course continue to pray for those in our community and beyond that are suffering during this time

 It has been a pleasure to be included in grade Zoom meetings with our students and be witness to the wonderful reconnection being made although remotely. The excitement in the eyes of the children as they spot the faces of their friends on the screen is one that warms my heart each time.

 Over the last week I have been in contact with parents to talk about how things have been going during the remote learning period. It has been wonderful to hear of the successes of the students and the positivity of the learning experiences. Your feedback is important and helps build the way forward. I look forward to speaking with more parents over the coming weeks.

 You will receive details regarding Parent Zoom meetings being held this week. These meetings will include tips on technology and also provide an opportunity for us to answer questions you may have. Please join us as we continue to work together to provide a progressive and meaningful learning experience for our beautiful students.

 The positive feedback and notes to the school have been great in keeping our spirits up and I encourage you to keep them coming.

 As we welcome Mr Dowd back to school next week, I would like to personally thank Mr Maguire for his assistance over the past few weeks, I know you would all agree he has been an enormous asset to the MIPS community. We look forward to Mr Maguire continuing with us in various roles.

 I would also like to thank all of the community, parents, students and staff in supporting me in my role as acting principal. It has been an absolute honour to lead the school over the past few weeks and I of course look forward to continuing this in my Assistant Principal role. Your positive words and feedback have been greatly appreciated.

 Stay safe and thank you for your ongoing support,

 Mrs Sharon Mizzi

Acting Principal

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

The role you are currently playing in supporting your child's education has intensified during this time. As we continue to connect our school community during remote / online learning, we would like to invite our parents to Meeting via Zoom to support the various uses of your child learning platforms.

Infants - Parents and Caregivers of students in the Infant Years (Kindy, Year 1 and Year 2)

Aug 4, 2021 02:00 PM Wednesday

Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android:

    https://parracatholic.zoom.us/j/67113285369?pwd=Z3kwRU4zNXVIU05nOEdjdXlOUTZiQT09

Password: 595278

Meeting ID: 671 1328 5369

Primary - Parents and Caregivers of students in the Primary Years (Years 3, 4, 5 and 6)

Aug 5, 2021 02:00 PM Thursday

Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android:

   https://parracatholic.zoom.us/j/68190197543?pwd=TUhHK2hZVHR5RFpvZGxOdUhaWmlwZz09

Password: 082924

Meeting ID: 681 9019 7543

Thank you for your continued support,

Mr Chris Maguire

Acting Assistant Principal

Dear Parents, 

It has been hard not being able to connect with you and your children face to face. I hope that life in lockdown has been treating you ok. These aren't the easiest of times for many of us. 

I have been speaking with many students and families over the past few weeks. Please reach out to me, your classroom teacher, or via our admin if you or your children would like some confidential counselling support at this time. 

There will be a parent 'check-in' session next Monday evening at 730pm. It will be a chance to connect with other parents on zoom. There is no formal agenda or anything to get through - just a chance to connect! 

The details of the sessions are:   https://parracatholic.zoom.us/j/63321582634?pwd=VmE2RkRQRFpmZ2ZjazZoWVlCaWMvdz09

Password: 029565

Meeting ID: 633 2158 2634

Until then, take care. 

Justin Denes 

School Counsellor

The following link is for the Blacktown City Council COVID page (which contains resources available to community members and groups):

https://www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/Services/Health-and-safety/Response-to-Coronavirus

 The latest Information can be found at:

 Stay at home https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/rules/what-you-can-do-nsw/affected-area

Get tested  https://www.wslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/covid-19-testing-available-in-western-sydney/covid-19-testing-in-western-sydney

Get vaccinated  https://www.wslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/COVID-19-Vaccination/covid-19-vaccination

Two help lines:

COVID-19 NSW Health hotline: 1800 020 080.

Blacktown Mayoral COVID-19 Helpline – 9839 5151

 Regards

Claire

 Claire Simmonds Community Development Officer (Youth)

0456 245 489Claire.Simmonds@blacktown.nsw.gov.auPO Box 63 Blacktown NSW 2148blacktown.nsw.gov.au

The Sacrament of Confirmation will be administered in Mary Immaculate Parish when it is safe to do so in 2021.

Children from grade 5 and older who have been Baptized and received the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion are eligible to receive their Confirmation.

You will need to attach a copy of your child’s Baptism and First Holy Communion Certificates to your registration form unless your child received Baptism or First Eucharist from Mary Immaculate Quakers Hill.

Registration for the Sacrament of Confirmation  will close on 6 August 2021. 

Please visit the Parish website to register for Confirmation.