Dear Parents and Carers,

As we come to the close of another school term we all look back at the wonderful experiences our students have had this term, both academically and extra-curricular. To all staff, students and families I wish you a wonderful spring vacation.

This week some our Yr 5 & 6 students will compete in the Jim Graham Football in Innisfail on Friday. Thank you to all parents who are assisting with transport for these events and helping with managing teams. We wish our students a great experience and the best of luck for their games.

Students in Yrs 3-6 will have an intraschool touch football competition this Friday. Students in Yrs 3-6 are asked to wear their Cooby/Woomera shirts this Friday.

Our P-2 students are excited about their U8’s day tomorrow and staff are busy getting ready for fun activities and some outdoor challenges. The theme this year ties in beautifully with our nature playground. Students are invited to wear casual dress this Wednesday.

Staffing Updates

This week, Chris Edwards and Gita Sima are both on Long Service Leave.  Cherie Jenkins will be teaching Yr 6 and Zanelle Collins will be teaching Yr 2 this week.

We currently have a few teaching positions advertised for Term 4 and for 2021 positions. 

Miss Kiralee Phelps has resigned from her position at St. Clare’s and this leaves a vacancy for a Prep teacher for Term 4.  We thank Mrs Paula Brumley who has taught our Prep class since May this year.

Last week I emailed all parents regarding Kathy Kennedy extending her leave this year and of her resignation from APRE at the end of the 2020 school year.  Her part time teaching position in Yr 4 for Term 4 is currently advertised as well as the APRE position commencing in 2021. Please see further in this newsletter for a letter from Kath to our school community.

Parents of Prep and Yr 4 will be advised about the Term 4 positions as soon as appointments have been made.

Teaching positions for 2021 are also being advertised. We have the following positions available for next year:

• One full time permanent teaching position
• One full time contract teaching position
• One part time teaching position

COVID updates

All families were sent an email from Bill Dixon last week with an update. We continue to keep an eye on what is happening in the southern parts of Australia and pray for our far northern community to stay safe and healthy. If there are any urgent updates during the school holidays we will use all communication methods to advise parents of this. It is advisable not to travel to any known areas of concern.

Please remember that term three finishes this Friday September 18^th. We will resume for our fourth term after the Queen’s Birthday holiday. Term 4 commences on Tuesday October 6th.

Have a peace filled vacation with your families,

Narelle Harney