We are already in Week 4 of the term, and with everything we have on this term it is sure to continue racing by. I hope you had an opportunity to enjoy the show or time away over the recent long weekend. Congratulations to all the students that had entries in various show competitions. As I wandered around the displays I saw a large number of St. Clare’s students' names with commendations and prizes. Also, a huge thank you to Mrs Wall for putting together our Show Display with the students and for working so hard to put the display up at the showgrounds. It looked fantastic!

You may be aware that Queensland Education teachers are possibly taking industrial action this week. This does not include Catholic Education schools and St. Clare’s will be running as usual.

Feedback Survey

Thank you to everyone that completed the Feedback Surveys last term, we appreciate your feedback. Below are overviews of the parent, staff and student surveys. As you can see the results are very positive and we thank everyone in our community for working tirelessly to provide a wonderful learning environment at St. Clare’s.

Update on School Camps for 2026

At St. Clare’s, we have always valued the unique learning experiences that school camps provide. Over the years, our Year 4, Year 5, and Year 6 students have enjoyed these opportunities to grow, connect, and challenge themselves outside the classroom.

After a thorough review over the past 12–18 months, we’ve made the considered decision that from 2026, school camps will be offered to Year 5 and Year 6 students only.

This decision was not made lightly and reflects a number of important factors:

• Student Wellbeing: While many Year 4 students enjoy camp, a two-night, three-day program can be a big step at this age. For some, the time away from home can impact their overall experience. We are unable to source a suitable facility for one night camps.
• Safety and Suitability: Finding high-quality, well-maintained camp facilities has become increasingly difficult. We are committed to ensuring that all venues meet our high standards for safety and comfort.
• Rising Costs: The cost of transport, accommodation, meals, and activities continues to rise. We understand the financial pressure this can place on families—especially those with multiple children in the upper years. Reducing the number of camps helps ease this burden.
• Staff Workload: Organising and supervising camps requires significant time and energy from our dedicated staff, often outside of regular hours and away from their own families. Focusing on two year levels allows us to maintain quality while supporting staff wellbeing.

By concentrating our efforts on Year 5 and Year 6 camps, we can ensure a more enriching, safe, and affordable experience for all involved.

We appreciate your understanding and support as we continue to make decisions in the best interests of our students, families, and staff. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Lost Jewellery

There has been some jewellery handed into the office recently. If you have lost anything, perhaps around the time of our Athletics Carnival, please get in touch with Karran.

Unwell Students

While we want to see all students attend school everyday there are times when students are too unwell to do so. If your child is unwell or has flu-like or gastrointestinal symptoms, they must not come to school. Students staying home when sick are likely to have a positive impact on attendance levels, as a reduced incidence of an illness in the school translates into a reduced likelihood of other students and staff being away sick. Please help us to keep the spread of coughs, colds, viruses & flu to minimum and keep students at home when needed.

Sent to the Principal’s Office

A wonderful visit from some prep students last week to show me how hard they have been working with handwriting.

Blessings for the week ahead