Just a reminder that even though restrictions are beginning to ease, the Government mandate that all school children in grade three and above are required to wear masks indoors at school is still in place. We appreciate your ongoing support in providing your child with a mask each day.

Masks indoors at school will be strongly recommended but not compulsory for children in prep to grade two.  

If you need to enter the reception area of school during the day, masks will be required to be worn. They are not required when dropping off and picking up students in the school grounds.

We have also had some queries regarding children who have turned 12 and may not have been vaccinated yet attending school events such as excursions and graduation masses. The following has come through in regard to these queries:

Clarification has been provided by the Victorian Government regarding the participation of students aged between 12 and 15 who are not fully vaccinated in school activities held at external premises.

Students aged between 12 and 15 who are not fully vaccinated can attend if the premises is being operated only for the purpose of one school using the premises exclusively.

In addition, students aged between 12 and 15 who are not fully vaccinated will be able to attend camps, excursions, graduations and other school activities held at open premises that are also used by other schools or patrons from Tuesday 23 November 2021.

This exception to the current directions will apply only to school-organised activities when at least one teacher is present.

All adults, including parents, guardians and carers attending any school event or activity including, but not limited to assemblies, tours, graduations, transition days or whole school events are required to be fully vaccinated and show evidence of vaccination.

STAFFING NEWS

In staffing news Dani Berends has decided to pursue work as a Casual Relieving Teacher in 2022  so we wish her all the best. We will be welcoming Bethany Allen and Tija Dark to St Michael’s as classroom teachers next year. 

After much consultation over the past twelve months we have also decided to change the Specialist subjects we offer at St Michael’s for 2022 replacing Performing Arts with Physical Education to meet the changing needs of our school community.

2022/23 Positions Of Leadership:

• Religious Education Leader - Sue Rickwood
• Learning Adjustment Leader - Jenny Hanrahan
• Learning Intervention Leader - Bronwyn Power
• Foundation Learning Leader - Sharon Scholtes
• 1/2 Learning Leader - Louise Trewin
• 3/4 Learning Leader - Katrina McInnes
• 5/6 Learning Leader - Sue Shaw
• District Sports Leader - Shona Arber
• Whole School Approach to Positive Behaviour Support leader - Michelle Coates