Dear Parents and Carers,
As we finish up this second term, I would like to give you an update on Mr Brown. I was speaking to him last week and he had been resting after having a lovely long weekend away with his family. He is comfortable and resting well. He has been spending his time catching up with family and friends.
The process for appointing a new principal has officially begun with the position being advertised. The closing date for applications is Monday July 10th so then the next stage in the process begins.
Trading Cards
Many of the students are currently collecting football/soccer/pokemon trading cards. A reminder to all families that the children at St. Matthew's are not permitted to trade with each other at school.
Congratulations to Mr John Kavanagh
Mr Kavanagh (4A) received a Medal (OAM) of the Order of Australia in last week’s King’s Birthday Honours List. John was awarded this honour for his service to local government and to the community. Congratulations John!!
Change of date for end of 2023 School Year
As you would have seen in the letter I sent home on Monday, school will finish for 2023 on Friday December 15th at 3.15pm. This is to allow us to accommodate the Time in Lieu requirements that we have for all staff.
Casual Clothes Day - TOMORROW Thursday 22nd June
To celebrate the end of Term 2, the Parents and Friends Association will be holding a casual clothes day for all students. Students are invited to wear casual clothes and provide a gold coin donation.
End of Term 2 early finish - No After School Care available
School will finish at 1pm on the last day of term, Friday June 23rd. After school care will not be available from 1pm.
Reports
The reports will be available for parents and carers to access on Wednesday June 21st. Please keep an eye on your email inbox where you will receive information about how to access the reports. If you have any issues with the access please contact the school and speak to either Helen Howden or myself. If you have changed your email address recently please be sure to let us know so that the email reaches you correctly.