Last night saw a great parent turn out for our School Community Council (SCC) Meeting. A topic discussed from our last meeting was around how to attract and retain teachers to our community. Discussion around housing and incentives were held and this item will be a running item on our agenda for future discussions and parents are welcome to bring ideas to the table.

A staffing update was given and we have welcomed new staff Ailsa Smith (Cleaner), Ellie Shannon (Yr 1-2 Thursday and Friday), Anita Carter (Dual role Classroom Assistant Monday to Thursday and Class Teacher on Fridays) and Tom McGrath (Classroom Assistant Monday to Friday).

The Thermomix raffle was a huge success and we thank families for supporting this. A discussion around fundraising ideas was held with the second half of the year set to see an artshow and trivia night. A Father's Day raffle was also discussed as an opporunitity to raise some extra funds for the school. A request for funding for 5/6 Canberra Excusion was approved to assist in reducing costs for families.

The Mission and Vision Statement was presented to the SCC which is currently under review to ensure it reflects the school, its purpose and how this will be acheived. Parent input is welcomed and this will be a facilitated session for parents to attend on the 6th of June 2022. 

The SCC were advised that two pupil free days will be held on the Thursday, 30th June and Friday 1st July and are additional days due to Covid.

An update was given on Covid and the concerns around flu season. RAHT tests are available from the school, if needed for families. Thanks were extended to families for keeping students at home when sick. 

Tell them from Me surveys are coming up and information will be coming out soon. Parents will be encouraged to complete these as the data from these are used for forward planning by Schools and the Catholic Education Office.

The Next meeting will be held on the 2nd August 2022 and families are encouraged and welcome to attend.