St Benedict's Catholic College
Benny's Bites Friday 23 October 2020
Tell Them From Me Survey
This week our students, completed the Tell Them From Me (TTFM) Partners in Learning survey as part of our whole school evaluation and planning process.
As we value the role of parents and carers within our school community we would greatly appreciate your feedback so, we are also inviting you to complete the Tell Them From Me (TTFM) Partners in Learning survey. The information you provide will be used to maintain our commitment to working together in partnership to further improve student learning and wellbeing at St Benedict’s Catholic College.
The survey is anonymous and will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. You are able to access the parent survey on your computer or mobile device by using this URL http://tellthemfromme.com/sbcc
There is a language option if required and to commence the survey please click on Begin Survey.
Reminders
- HSC Examinations will run from Tuesday 20 October - Wednesday 11 November. Please note that during the exam period students cannot be called to the office during recess and lunch.
- Keep Covid safe: If your child is sick, please keep them home. See below for Covid updates.
- Please do not use Disabled Parking Spaces without a Disability Sticker.
- Tuesday afternoon is Sports Day therefore, if you are collecting your child early, they must have a note to remain at school.
- Please see update from our school uniform shop, Ranier, below.
Parents please take note
- Please do not enter details of Covid test for your child through Compass, please notify the office.
DATES TO REMEMBER
- Tuesday 20 October - Wednesday 11 November - HSC Examinations
- Tuesday 27 October - YAM program for Year 9 continues, information below
- Friday 30 October - Socktober Day
- Monday 9 November - Catch up vaccinations for Year 7 and 10
ABSENCES
We ask Parents/Carers to only report all day absences via COMPASS, part day absences should be reported to the office via phone on 4631 5300 or email to info@sbccdow.catholic.edu.au
If a student is having an absence of 3 days or more, a request should be sent to the Principal via email to info@sbccdow.catholic.edu.au
If a student is having an absence of 10 days or more an Application for Extended Leave should be completed and submitted to the office with a copy of the students itinerary, if the absence is within Australia or a copy of flight tickets if the extended leave is to be outside Australia. A copy of the Application for Extended Leave can be found here .
FIRST AID NOTICE
Given the presence of COVID-19 coupled with the commencement of the influenza (flu) season, our school has an important responsibility to provide a safe environment for students and staff. Your child should not attend school if they are showing any flu like symptoms.
If a student is sent to the office with flu like symptoms we will place them in isolation and call their parents to organise for them to be collected as soon as possible.
Your support in keeping our school healthy and safe is appreciated.
LOST & FOUND
We have a number of unmarked clothing items, jewellery, reading glasses and containers which would like to be returned to their owners. Please ask your child/ren to come to the office if they may have lost one of these items.
We ask parents to check that all their child/rens items are marked clearly with their name in permanent marker.
Any items not collected will be given to the P & F Clothing Pool at the end of Term 3.
UPDATE FROM RANIER SCHOOL UNIFORM SHOP
Ranier are excited to announce a new and improved online shop platform starting in Term 4. In addition to the existing features that have served families well, we have introduced new features to improve your user experience. Our website is suitable for use on all mobile devices including iPads, tablets and mobile phones.
Families will be able to:
· View images and prices of all products on one page
· Find information on shop opening hours and location
· View school uniform policy
· Easily book appointments for fittings
· View status and history of purchases
· Choose click and collect or home delivery
With the new changes, we do require all parents to re-register with their email. No student number or school password will be necessary.
All uniform bookings made will be recorded in the new website, there is no need for re-booking.
If you have any issues with registration, please contact our Customer Support on 02 8337 7290.
Ranier Shop guidelines – Covid-19
- No more than 1 family in the store at a time (or allowing 1.5m gap)
- Staff to remain behind the counter when customers are present
- Any customer displaying any illness will be requested to leave the store and purchase online or by phone
- Counter will be disinfected with spray and paper towel (or disposable wipe) throughout the day
- Tap and go payments are encouraged
- Hand sanitiser is available at all times for customers.
- Any returned stock (including fitting room returns) is to be placed on the counter by the customer.
P & F CLOTHING POOL
Please contact the P&F via pandf@sbccdow.catholic.edu.au with a list of your requirements and a contact telephone number and Tracey will contact you with availability.
RESOURCES FOR MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH IN OCTOBER 2020 ‘Tune In
CatholicCare now offers the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) in the Macarthur region, helping seniors to access entry-level support services to live independently and safely at home.
If your grandparents, parent(s) or anyone you know requires aged care assistance at home, please ask them to call 4628 0044 and ask for Melissa or Colleen.