Dear Parents and Carers,

Dear St Clare’s Community,

It is hard to believe we are already halfway through Term 3.

Well done to everyone last week on school photo day. It was great to see everyone remembered to wear their academic uniforms, so a big thank you to parents! 

Year 4 had the opportunity to experience camp at Echo Creek last week and it sounds like everyone had a great time.The busyness of school life continues this week with our Feast Day celebrations on Friday 20th August. We acknowledge the deep commitment and devotion to Christ of St. Clare of Montefalco. Weather permitting we will begin with a Mass at Holy Spirit Church in Mission Beach at 9.30am, followed by activities and a sausage sizzle at Rotary Park. All are welcome to join us for this special day.  It is recommended that students bring/wear a waterproof jacket on Friday if they have one.

Thank you
I would like to acknowledge the generosity of the Cassowary Coast River Improvement Trust, who are covering the considerable costs associated with the removal of a very large Milky Pine from the creek bed. This tree needs to be removed as it has several dead branches that may be in danger of falling. The Cassowary Coast River Improvement Trust will remove this tree over the September school holidays and we sincerely thank this organisation for helping make St. Clare’s a safer place for our students. I would also like to acknowledge Bob McIllroy from the Parish for working with the Cassowary Coast River Improvement Trust.

Pupil Free Day
A reminder that Friday 3rd September is a Pupil Free Day. All of our staff will be off site that day for professional learning

2022 Student Enrolments
Our 2022 Prep class is looking very full. If you have a child for Prep next year and have not yet contacted the school for an interview, please do so as soon as possible. We now have a waiting list for Prep 2022 and do not want any of our existing families to miss out on joining us. Likewise, if your family will not be continuing at St Clare’s in 2022 please advise by emailing principal.tully@cns.catholic.edu.au

Sincere blessings for the week ahead

Karran Burzacott
Acting Principal