Dear Parents,

At St Angela’s engaging and hearing the voice and ideas of our parents is important to us. An effective and professional way of doing this is through a School Advisory Committee who meet regularly to discuss the happenings of our school. In 2023 we require two additional parents to join our committee.

The purpose and responsibilities of committee members is outlined below. If you or someone you know is interested in joining this committee please fill in the nomination forms available at the school office and return by Wednesday 1st March. In the result that we have multiple nominations a parent vote will decide the makeup of the committee.

School Advisory Committee Purposes

The purposes of the School Advisory Committee are to:

• act as an advisory body to the principal on matters concerning education in the school
• act as a forum for discussion on matters concerning education in the school
• provide a link between the parish priest, principal, teachers and parishioners in relation to the provision of Catholic education in the parish community
• promote community development by fostering a strong inter-relationship between the parish, the primary school and Catholic secondary colleges.

School Advisory Committee Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the School Advisory Committee are to:

• promote the Catholic ethos of the school
• provide feedback on and review of school policies
• plan for the future of the school and its ability to accommodate future enrolments
• provide advice on budget planning and finance-related matters
• provide advice on the appropriate provision of faith development and Religious Education programs
• promote child safety in the school

Parent/Teacher Interviews

Thank you to all parents who booked interviews. These interviews are vitally important as they provide you with the opportunity to get to know your child’s teacher and set learning goals for theyear. Positive partnerships and relationships between home and school are critical in allowing your child to reach their full potential.

Parents and Friends News

Thank you to the parents who attended our first Parents and Friends meeting for 2023. At this meeting it was decided that we would focus on three main fundraisers for the year as outlined below;

Term 1 | Hot Cross Bun Drive, order forms will be sent home next week
Term 2 | Pie Drive
Term 3 | To be confirmed, either a colour run or movie fundraiser

All money raised through our parents and friends initiatives this year will go towards resources for our specialist STEM classes.

Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday 21 st March, 9am in the staffroom.

We are seeking parent helpers to cook pancakes for Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day) next Tuesday 21st February from 9:30am.

If you are available to assist could you please complete the poll below. A reminder that all volunteers must have a valid Working with Children’s Check.

Car Line | End of Day

A reminder to all families that if you are using the car line at the end of the school day that you must stay in your car. This allows us to ensure a safe, smooth and more efficient process. If grandparents or other adults are picking up your children we would appreciate you informing them of this procedure.