Mary Immaculate Primary Newsletter

Dear Parents and Carers,

 We hope you are all coping with the ever-changing challenges we are all experiencing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Last week saw a successful transition to Online Learning. Congratulations to our students, parents and teachers for allowing this to run so smoothly.

 We will of course continue to provide our students with engaging and meaningful learning. We appreciate that some students may not be able to complete all tasks during the school day and that often parents are able to support their children outside of these hours, we are truly grateful for the assistance you are providing during home learning. Our teachers will continue to provide feedback and assistance and answer any questions received outside of side hours during school hours. As previously communicated, please contact the school if your child requires any assistance in participating in the activities.

 We will be asking for parent feedback to assist us in ensuring the best possible experience for all involved. We thank you for all of your support as we work together to do our best for our wonderful community. We will continue to update you as information comes to hand.

 Keep safe and thank you for all you are doing for your children.

 Sharon Mizzi

Acting Principal

As our school community begins Week 2 of online learning, we are seeking feedback from parents and caregivers on the online/remote learning experiences of your child.

Could parents please complete the feedback form by Thursday 22nd July at the latest.

Parent Voice - Online/Remote Learning Google Form (Accessible via Skoolbag post or via https://bit.ly/3BqL315)

2 - Zoom Call for Parents and Caregivers

This Friday we are providing Parents and Caregivers an opportunity to connect with Sharon and Chris via Zoom. The purpose of this call is to share findings from the Parent Feedback form and inform parents of the CEDP Zoom Video Protocols documentation that will inform Online Learning in Week 3.

Friday 23rd July @ 2pm

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

https://parracatholic.zoom.us/j/68623803436?pwd=Y1JvWDRxdTdjMFJ4ek5ndW82QjVTUT09

Meeting ID: 686 2380 3436

Password: 448225

Thank you for your ongoing support, 

Chris Maguire

Acting Assistant Principal

Dear Parents,

 The current lockdown is having varying effects on us all and it is really important to stay connected with one another at the moment, especially while we are in remote learning mode and uncertain about how things will progress over the coming days and weeks. 

I am available to offer school counselling support to you and your child by phone. Please contact the school office if you would like this support and I will be in contact with you. 

There are also some excellent community resources available and I am happy to assist you to find the best support for your circumstances. As a starting point for your children, Kids Helpline can be reached on via phone on 1800 551 800 or webchat via kidshelpline.com.au. 

Take care,

 Justin Denes 

School Counsellor

Reminder - Zone Athletics 1500m & High Jump Nominations 

At this stage, all Athletics Zone Carnivals have been postponed indefinitely. Nominations for the 1500m & High Jump events are still being taken in the event that the carnivals will be rescheduled at a later date.

To qualify for these trials, parents will need to nominate their child via email to Miss Benjamin rbenjamin2@parra.catholic.edu.au.  You must include supporting documentation from Little Athletics. 

GALA DAYS, TRIALS & CHAMPIONSHIPS 

Following the recent announcements from the NSW Government about continued measures in response to COVID-19, ALL sporting events scheduled are currently POSTPONED until further notice.

POSTPONED TERM 3 EVENTS

Postponement of Zone & Diocesan Athletics Carnivals due to COVID-19 restrictions

The lockdown restrictions for Greater Sydney mean that there is no community/school sport in the Greater Sydney area during this time. 

The extended lockdown and the ever-changing COVID-19 situation have meant that the Zone and Parramatta Diocesan Athletics Carnival has been postponed indefinitely.

Blacktown Zone Athletic Carnival was originally scheduled for Tuesday 10th August 2021.

We will continue to provide updates as relevant information comes to hand, especially from our governing bodies Catholic Schools NSW Sport and the NSW School Sports Unit.

The CEDP Sports team is considering how an Athletics pathway opportunity can be provided in the future when COVID-19 restrictions are at a level where interschool sports activities can recommence.

Thank you for your understanding, 

Miss Rowena Benjamin

Sport's Coordinator

Students who are not physically present at school and are engaged with remote learning at home will be recorded as Remote Learning (Code F Flexible). This approach will not negatively affect student attendance records. Parents are not required to explain this variation in attendance with a note or reason to the school. If your child is absent from their studies due to illness or another reason, please add an attendance note in Compass or complete an absence form on the skoolbag app.