Happy Wellbeing Week!

As per usual in Week 8, there is no written homework for students to complete. I hope that you may have the opportunity to do something with family or friends during the time usually dedicated to homework. We are nearing the end of the term and the excitement for our fete and holidays is building. This can often be a time when students find it difficult to meet expectations. I really need to highlight however, how very proud we all are of the students at St. Clare’s. We have had a considerable amount of out of class learning this term, with some amazing opportunities to experience new things - Circus Workshop, Andrew Chinn Concert, Science Day and our Feast Day mass just to name a few. The engagement of students and the behaviour and manners shown during these events has been absolutely wonderful.

I was very fortunate to be able to attend the Ordination of the 8th Bishop of Cairns - Joseph Caddy - along with our school captains, William & Jace. Fr. Joby took part in this very special event and a number of our Parish Community were also present. Jace represented St. Clare’s with great confidence and reverence  when he processed to the Sanctuary to shake Bishop Caddy’s hand and welcome him to the Cairns Diocese. The ordination Mass was very uplifting. The words spoken about Bishop Caddy during the service were that of a humble, caring and very positive man. I feel we are in very good hands and look forward to having Bishop Caddy lead the Cairns Diocese.

This weekend we celebrate and give thanks for fathers and father-like figures in our lives. I hope that Dad’s will be able to join us on Thursday for some fun and games.  We wish all Fathers a wonderful day on Sunday!

Next week we look forward to our annual Fete. Staff and students have been working very hard on their performances and organising costumes. I cannot wait to see these on the night!

Mars Street Crossing

You may have noticed that our staff have been supervising this crossing in the afternoons. Tully State School staff are supervising in the mornings. This is because TMR have been unable to fill the position as yet. On that note, if you are aware of anyone that may be interested in this paid position please ask them to contact either Tully State School or TMR for further information.

Last week both schools were notified that we are not authorised to use a stop baton to stop the traffic. We have been instructed to follow the Marshalling Procedure from Main Roads. In a nutshell, we cannot move out into the centre of the road and stop the traffic. All crossing users must wait with the Marshall and be ready to cross. When there is a suitable gap in the traffic, the marshall is to check in both directions, that traffic has stopped, or in the process of stopping. The Marshall is to then direct pedestrians to cross when they consider it is safe to do so. This is causing some confusion as motorists are waiting for the stop sign to appear.

Can I please ask that you be extra vigilant, and be ready to stop, at the crossing when travelling up Mars St for school drop off and pick up, as the Marshall needs to remain on the curb with pedestrians until it is safe to cross.

Hopefully TMR will receive some applications soon and it will get back to normal.

Sent to Principal’s Office

 Over the past two weeks I have had more students sent to the Principal’s Office! Not only is it great to see how proud these students are of their work, I am also amazed to listen to them explain their learning to me. It is very clear that our staff are working hard to support students to achieve success.