Newsletter Term 1, Week 2 2022
Meet and Greet Meetings
15th February - 3.15pm - 5.30pm
Dear Parents,
Welcome back to the 2022 school year. I hope that all families had a ‘Happy New Year’ and a wonderful summer break and you were able to avoid COVID?
The school year begins with the wonderful news that Simone (Ms. Laurie) had her baby! Ned Patrick Laurie was born on the 21st January, weighing 7lbs 4ozs. Big brother Billy thinks his little brother is wonderful! Due to COVID we have been unable to see Simone, Billy or baby Ned, but look forward to catching up with the Laurie family very soon. Until then, here are some lovely photos of Billy and Ned!
Billy and Ned
Thank you to all the parents who signed up for the ‘Meet & Greet meetings’ on Tuesday night. As we have new staff and staff in new year levels, it was a great way to meet your child's teacher and to let them know key information that you would like them to know regarding your child. If you are yet to sign up for the Meet & Greet Meetings, you can book a meeting for Tuesday 15th February on https://www.schoolinterviews.com.au/ using the booking code: nqaxd
The individual teacher codes for the night can be found below:
Ms. Crawford - prep: https://smmspotswood.whereby.com/prep
Ms. Flynn - juniora: https://smmspotswood.whereby.com/juniora
Mrs. Goetze - juniorb: https://smmspotswood.whereby.com/juniorb
Ms. Brown - middlea: https://smmspotswood.whereby.com/middlea
Ms. Barbalaco - middleb: https://smmspotswood.whereby.com/middleb
Ms. Steele - seniora: https://smmspotswood.whereby.com/seniora
Mr. Tasca - seniorb: https://smmspotswood.whereby.com/seniorb
Speaking of new teachers, over the holidays we employed two new teachers to join the staff at St. Margaret Mary’s. I would like to welcome Mrs. Megan Urlichs to our staff. Megan has taken up the role of Learning Enhancement Teacher in Grade 1/2 classes. I would also like to welcome back to our staff Mrs. Suliana Ramirez. You may remember Suliana from a few years ago when she worked at our school as an LSO. At the end of 2021, Suliana completed her teaching qualifications and as a native speaker of Spanish we have been very lucky to have Suliana rejoin our staff.
Last week the children brought home a box of 5 Rapid Antigen Tests to complete the COVID testing twice a weeks. At the beginning of next week the children will bring home another box of five RATs for the next two weeks. As we have a few cases of COVID in the school, I would ask all families to be vigilant with the testing regime. Also just a reminder that it is mandatory for all students from Grades 3-6 to wear a mask (Strongly encouraged for Prep - Grade 2) inside during school hours unless medically exempt. If your child is medically exempt from wearing a mask you need to provide the school with a doctor’s certificate.
Regards,
Andrea Richards
Principal
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Please find attached the staff emails for 2022.
Welcome back to school for 2022. We have been very excited to welcome all of our students to school for the year, with a special welcome reserved for those commencing Year 7 and those beginning their journey with us in other year levels. An exciting year lies ahead and we look forward to having lots of event and stories to share with you through the year.
As we start, it is important to look back and commend our Year 12 cohort for enduring and thriving a very difficult two years for their senior experience. They achieved outstanding results, with Ajaay Venkadeswaran being the College Dux with an ATAR score of 99.15, the College also celebrated having 51 students in the top 20% of the state and a median ATAR increase of 3.2%. Amazing outcomes by dedicated students and their hard working support networks.
We are looking forward to being able to hold events at the College again. First up is the Meet the Principal event at St Paul’s Campus, details are below and registrations are essential to be able to attend.
Meet the Principal - St Paul’s Campus - Thursday 3 March, 2022 - 9.30 am commencement
To register, click on the Tours & Events tab on the right hand side of the College website home page www.ecmelb.catholic.edu.au
We are also really excited to launch the Shane Warne Cricket Stars Academy. Please see the College’s social media platforms for information and registration details.
There are so many ways to connect with and enjoy the things on offer at Emmanuel.
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