Dear Parents,

Yesterday we had a brilliant day of fun-filled Science! The day saw students creating crazy kites, shoebox solar ovens, self-watering pot plants, bubble devices, spinning tops, paper helicopters, milk carton bird feeders, blow-a-boats, snow globes, magnet mazes, catapults and cardboard cars - all made by the students under the excellent leadership of the Year 6 Leaders and their Year 5 assistants. A huge thank you to Mr Jenkins for his organisation and coordination of the day. It would not have been possible without all his efforts!

On Thursday last week our Year 6 students received the Sacrament of Confirmation in an intimate and personal Mass at Sts Peter and Paul church. The Mass was presided over by Archbishop Christopher and Fr John. Congratulations to all involved in this special night! 

Classes for 2020

I am pleased to advise that Catholic Education has approved a 12th class for the 2020 school year on the back of strong enrolments. This extra class will mean that we will be back to 2 kindergarten classes for the 2020 school year. 

REC appointment

After a selection panel process, I am pleased to announce that Mrs Stephanie Burns has been appointed the permanent Religious Education Coordinator at Sts Peter and Paul from the beginning of the 2020 school year. Congratulations, Mrs Burns on your appointment. Please see the letter on the next page.

Communications Role

Jenny St George is moving on to a new role after many years of managing our communications and newsletter in the school. This has opened up an opportunity for a replacement communications/marketing officer which may be of interest to a suitably qualified and experienced person in our community. The role is for 4 hours a week and attached is the position description:

Duty Statement – Communications/Marketing Officer

Duties:

• Receive, collate and prepare the information for the weekly school newsletter.

• Produce and distribute the newsletter.

• Update school Google calendar and website as required.

Skills:

• Applicants should be experienced in the use of Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and Outlook.

• Ability to learn other Information Technology systems quickly (e.g. our school website tool Schoolzine). Training and tutorials are available. 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with high attention to detail.

• Excellent organisational skills.

The successful applicant must have a current Working with Vulnerable People card. Remuneration will be paid via the casual general employee award in the NSW And ACT Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2017.

If you are interested in this position, please email your resume and a short paragraph explaining why you would be suitable for this role to sean.rutledge@cg.catholic.edu.au 

Boorowa Managers

We are still in need of managers for 4 teams at Boorowa and referees for our touch teams. If you could assist, please contact Paul Jenkins paul.jenkins@cg.catholic.edu.au. Team lists will be sent home this week.

Catholic Schools Netball Carnival

We are still looking for coaches and managers for our Netball teams at the Catholic Schools Netball Carnival. We also require referees who can be older siblings who have played or coached netball previously. If you could assist, please contact Paul Jenkins paul.jenkins@cg.catholic.edu.au. Team lists will be sent home this week.

Hall Renovation Update

This week much of the painting in the reception area is underway, or complete and other finishes have been hung. The storage frames in the hall have been installed and are nearing completion. Work has moved to the canteen corridor with new wall finishes being installed in the coming days.  

A reminder that the front of the school will not be accessible during the school holidays. All-access will be via the rear of the school. 

Blessings and best wishes

Sean Rutledge

Principal (Acting)