It’s The Start Of The Year So Let’s Get This Right!

We Do Our Utmost To Ensure That The School Newsletter Is Sent Out Each Week So That All Families Are Informed Of What Is Happening & To Provide Information That Assists You In Having The Best Experience Of School That Is Possible.

The Office Staff, By The Sort Of Questions That Are Asked Of Them, Know Very Quickly If You Have Or Haven’t Read The Information That Has Already Been Provided To You. They Are More Than Happy To Answer Any Questions You Have But Wonder Why They Are Asked Questions That Have Already Been Answered and Communicated In The Newsletter.

Please Take The Opportunity To Read, Or At Least Check, The Newsletter Every Week.

This Week’s Newsletter Items:

Welcome Back To School
A Time For Prayer
Grade 6B & Teacher Shortages
Call Me Bob – The Need For A Maintenance Person
School Advisory Council
School Canteen Committee
Preps Begin Full Days Next Monday
School Uniform – Well Done
Whole School Mass Next Friday
Sacrament Of Eucharist
Parent Helper Training Program
Car Park Expectations (Drop Off & Pick Up)
Whole School Timetable
Why Do Concerns Arise & Agreed Complaints Process
Birthday & Food Treats
2023 School Fees & Levies
Child Safety - Parent & Student Code Of Behaviour
How Was Your Day?
Art Donations
School Communication
2023 Staffing
2023 School Uniform Policy
Regarding Footwear
Parent Teacher Conversations

Dear Parents, Students & Friends of Resurrection,

Welcome Back To School

What a brilliant start to the 2023 school year. Having visited classrooms on Wednesday to welcome the students back, I asked what they had noticed that may have been different to last year. Their responses were a reward to all of us who had come in over the holidays to ensure the school was ready. Words such as calm, quiet, clean, organised, welcoming were consistently repeated from classroom to classroom.

To see our students lined up at 8.30am ready to enter their classrooms is extraordinary and a credit to you as parents who value the importance of your child’s learning.

Unlike last year, we are now able to invite parents to walk into the classrooms in the morning and especially invite you to stay for morning prayer.

A Time For Prayer

Your child may have come home and told you about prayer that is now occurring after both the first and second break. Each day at 11.32am and 2.17pm a bell is rung calling all students and staff to prayer. The school literally goes silent and still.

It allows us, as a Catholic school and a community of faith, to make present in our hearts and minds, God’s presence and to give thanks for all we have. If you are present at the school during these times, we ask that you please respect that staff and students are in prayer and may not be able to attend to you at that time.

Grade 6B & Teacher Shortages

We are still currently advertising for a teacher for Grade 6B. The shortage of teachers is crippling so many schools and I have been told by the regional office that we are very fortunate for a school our size to only have one vacancy. Please be assured that we are doing everything we can to resolve this matter and have the best teacher possible to teach our students in Grade 6B.

We had just this past Monday, managed to employ a Physical Education teacher. Ms Jen Barressi will commence with us next Tuesday.

Call Me Bob – The Need For A Maintenance Person

Our wonderful maintenance person, Mr Louis Camenzuli, is currently on long service leave and is retiring at the end of the term. Since he has been away, I myself have taken on the additional role of maintenance with staff wondering if I’ll be dressing up as Bob the Builder any time soon. As such, even though I enjoy a little handy work from time to time, leading a school is already busy enough.

I wish to invite any one from the community who would be interested in doing two (2) hours of maintenance a day from 6.15am till 8.15am to please provide a letter of interest and resume to the office. Applications will be accepted until close of business next Wednesday 8th February with the successful applicant being informed by Friday 10th February and expected to commence Monday 13th February.

School Advisory Council

The School Advisory Council will reconvene on Tuesday 14th February at 7.00pm in the staff’s planning room. The primary focus of the Council for this year is to assist with the formulation of the school’s vision and mission statements, building community connectivity and engagement as well as participating in the school improvement review that will take place later this year. Parents wishing to participate are asked to please contact the office to advise us of your attendance.

School Canteen Committee

The Canteen Committee will convene on Tuesday 21st February at 7.00pm in the staffroom to put in place a structure to provide a canteen service at the school whilst the canteen facilities continue to be refurbished and registered with council. Parents who are interested in participating are more than welcome to attend.

Preps Begin Full Days

Next week, our preps begin full days of learning with Wednesday’s to be taken off to provide a chance to rest, but also for teachers to undertake individual testing with Prep students. We ask that you please take special care when driving through the drop off zone and using the school car park as these little preps can often be very hard to see.

482 out of 485 Students In The Correct Uniform

Thank you to each and every parent who has supported us and your child in starting the year in correct school uniform. An email is being sent to parents today whose children are not wearing correct uniform with the expectation that this matter is attended to no later than next Friday.

Again, thank you. Our students look amazing!

Whole School, Staff & Student Leadership Commissioning Mass

Next Friday, we wish to invite the community to join us in celebrating the start of a new school year as well as commissioning our staff and student leaders.

Much preparation is going into making this a very meaningful and spiritual occasion for all who attend with special thanks to Mrs Erica Aclan who has already done so much to improve the religious and spiritual culture of the school.

Sacrament of Eucharist Sessions

At the end of last year, the parish sent out an enormous amount of information regarding children receiving the Sacrament of the Eucharist for this year. As communicated in the original letter from Fr Gerard, the first preparation sessions will begin next weekend and will be held at the back of the church with Fr. Gerard.

Attendance at one of these sessions is required for your child to begin their Sacramental journey.

Fr Gerard has provided at least 4 opportunities for families to attend. These dates are as follows:

Saturday 11th February, after the 6pm Mass
Sunday 12th February, after the 10.30am Mass
Saturday 18th February, after the 6pm Mass
Sunday 19th February, after the 10.30am Mass

Please note that it is expected that your child is Baptised and has made their First Reconciliation.

Welcome Home

Last year, I commenced with the following reflection and having again heard from so many of the parents, especially from those who’s children graduated last year, describe Resurrection as a second home, I cannot help but share it once again with you.

The best homes are places where we relax because we are ourselves, we are known and we know the others with whom we live.

There is something intimate and familiar about our home that enables us to relax on many levels as we turn the key. For most of you, you have returned home, and for some of you, are welcomed into a new home.

Home is an earthy place where we don't get away with much and our vulnerability can be on display. Christian homes are particularly hospitable places, where Christ dwells in them to the degree that dignity, love and forgiveness are present.

A home, however, is more than a house in which people live. Homes need work and attention. Memories rarely just happen; they need to be created. That's the sort of attention to a family's life that turns a house into a home.

And this is the world in which God enters our lives. God wants us to be relaxed and vulnerable in God’s presence. We don't need to put on a show or say what we think God wants to hear, that's a theatre where we perform, not a home where we know each other. Faith is about being comfortable and intimate, about being who we are, rather than the persona we would prefer God to see.

Welcome home.

Des Noack
Principal

Parent Helpers Training Program

The partnership between parents and staff is highly valued and extra assistance is always greatly appreciated.

Fortunately, we have many parents who sincerely not only wish to visit the classroom in the morning but wish to help with the learning program. Because of this and to ensure quality of teaching and learning, we are offering a Classroom Parent Helpers Training Program.

The course outlines ways that parents can assist in the classroom by working with small groups of children and providing a role model for learning. It also ensures that parents assisting in classrooms are instructed on correct protocols when working with students, such as being aware of child safety, making judgments about other children and retaining confidentiality.

It is in the best interest of the children in the classroom that younger siblings are not to be present in the classroom with their parent at this time.

There will, at this stage, only be two sessions offered:

Tuesday 7th February @ 9.00am
and
Thursday 9th February @ 2.30pm

An Operoo Form Was Sent Friday 3rd February.

Drop Off & Pickup Procedures

We have a very orderly way of managing vehicles that enter the school for the purpose of drop off or pick up.

The following link provides access to a great little movie clip of just what this looks like.

Watch Here

Where Do I Park If I Have Made an Appointment to Meet with A Teacher?

Parents or carers who have made an appointment to meet or catch up with a teacher after school, are asked to park at the very back of the school carpark.

There is always a staff member on duty from 2.30pm in the carpark. Signal to the staff member of your intention. You’ll receive a big smile in return as in doing so prevents the carpark from getting clogged up when everyone else wants and needs to leave.

Whole School Timetable

8.30 am Bell sounds and students assemble prior to entering classrooms. Classrooms open at 8.30am.

8.40 am Students should be in their classroom in readiness to commence class

8.45 am - 10.45 am 1st Learning & Teaching Session (2hrs)

8.45 am Prayer and attendance roll

10.45 am - 11.25 am – Break 1

10. 45 am -10.55 am Eating time in class (Teacher to read aloud to class.)

10.55am – Student leave classroom for playground. (Food not to be taken outside)

11.25 am - Class begins in 5 minutes. Students and staff to assemble and then return orderly and quietly to their classroom. All classroom staff to move to class assembly points on the 11.25am bell.

11.30 am – 1.30 pm

2nd Learning & Teaching Session commences following 3 minutes of prayerful meditation. (2hrs)

1.30 pm - 2.15 pm – Break 2

1.30 pm – 1.40 pm - Eating time in class (Teacher to read aloud to class.)

1.40 pm – Student leave classroom for playground. (Food not to be taken outside)

2.10 pm - Class begins in 5 minutes. Students and staff to assemble and then return orderly and quietly to their classroom. All classroom staff to move to class assembly points on the 2.10pm bell.

2.15 pm – 3.15 pm

3rd Learning & Teaching Session commences following 3 minutes of prayerful meditation. (1hr)

3.10 pm - Prayer followed by reflection on learning achievements of the day.

3.15 pm - End of Learning & Teaching Session. Students dismissed to go home.

3.30 pm - End of supervision at the front of school. Any student remaining is brought into the school foyer.

Why Do Concerns Arise?

Schools are very busy places - there are lots of things that happen, and there are many decisions made every day.

At the same time, the community is quite diverse, with many individuals or groups having vastly different opinions on how things should be done.

It is inevitable, therefore, that times will arise when some parents agree with the school’s actions while others disagree and wish to discuss the matter with the school.

We welcome such discussions, and encourage parents to raise issues so that they may be dealt with speedily and resolved to the satisfaction of all concerned.

Complaints, after all, are not a negative experience – so long as they are dealt with positively by everybody.

The following process for presenting and managing community complaints or concerns has been developed over time in consultation with the community.

We believe it works well, and it is the way we will manage all complaints at our school.

Things to Always Remember

Problems are best resolved using a positive attitude. Anger is usually counter-productive to solving problems.
People need time to investigate and resolve many problems; a quick fix is not always possible or desirable.
Schools are large and complex – very few decisions will suit everybody.
There are always at least 2 sides to every story – with students there are often as many stories as there are children.
Not all disagreements can be resolved – sometimes we simply have to agree to disagree.
Opinions vary widely – disagreement is a natural part of life.
Everybody is doing what they believe is right, even if it’s different to what we think.

Agreed Complaints Process

The following procedures are to be used to resolve complaints or concerns at our school.

STEP 1

Try and find out the facts. This may require you talking to your child’s teacher. Many concerns are quickly resolved once the parent is aware of all the facts.

STEP 2

Let the school know via letter, telephone or in person that you have a concern, providing details of the issue.

STEP 3

The school WILL investigate the concern and the most appropriate person will contact you to discuss the matter, or to organize a meeting. Almost 100% of problems are resolved by this point

STEP 4

If, however, the matter remains unresolved, make a formal appointment to discuss the issue with the Principal.

STEP 5

The Regional Office can be contacted to help solve problems. The principal can provide contact details.

Evaluation:

This procedure will be reviewed as part of the school’s review cycle

Birthday & Food Treats

Birthdays are significant milestones in a child’s life. At Resurrection we celebrate and acknowledge this special occasion for our students both at a whole school and class level. Within the class, special mention is made of their birthday as well as being included in classroom prayer.

Whilst it is not necessary to celebrate birthdays at school, we understand that parents often want to celebrate their child’s birthday with their class. We do not object to this but must consider the implications when providing treats in the form of food for students be it for birthdays or other special days.

Concerns regarding allergies and anaphylactic reactions to various foods highlights how careful we must be. You would notice that if, as a school we offered students food, we would always first seek parental permission and provide a list of ingredients so the decision by a parent is informed.

Together with issues regarding food allergies and parental consent regarding what food their child is to eat, the matter within this community has been widely discussed with often polarising views.

After much discussion and consultation, and taking the above matters into consideration, we ask that parents refrain from providing food treats for the class. This decision is based upon ensuring the health and safety of all our students.

2023 Fees & Levies

Our school has much to offer and provides a very affordable Catholic education for our students. All it takes to appreciate this is to visit some of our local Catholic schools and enquire as to their specialist programs, services provided, and the costs involved.

To keep our own costs as affordable as they are, we do everything possible to maximise our resources and the grants that are made available to us.

However, the payment of the school fees and levies is what makes the biggest difference.

Without families contributing to the running costs of Resurrection, we simply could not achieve, nor do what we do.

The School Family Fee for 2023 is: $915.00. This fee is billed to each family regardless of the number of children enrolled and provides funds for the development of learning resources as well as the maintenance of school facilities and grounds.

The School Family Fee will be payable in three instalments over the first three terms of the school year. This billing process aims to remove expenses from Term 4 where people have other priorities including Christmas.

The Student Levy of $420 per child, reflects the individual costs associated in engaging each child in their learning experiences and activities. The Student Levy specifically covers costs associated with curriculum and excursion expenses for each child.

The only additional costs relate to the swimming and camping programs.

The cost of the Camping Program is as follows:

Year 3: $210
Year 4: $280
Year 5: $360
Year 6: $360

The cost of the Swimming Program is as follows:

Prep: $90
Year 1: $90
Year 2: $90

Please note that there will be no further request for funds throughout the year.

We take pride in the fact that we are able to achieve excellent educational outcomes for our students whilst providing an affordable Catholic education.

In keeping our costs low and affordable, it is essential that families contribute to their child’s education by ensuring that payment of the fees and levies are made each year.

For 2023, the Family Fee is to be paid in three (3) instalments with the Student Levy being paid in full by the 10th March 2023.

Instalment 1: 10th March 2023
Family Fee $305 + Student Levy

Instalment 2: 10th June 2023
Family Fee $305

Instalment 3: 10th September 2020
Family Fee $305

Please note that all school fees are due at the beginning of each billing period as per the instalment dates or as arranged with the Principal. Any alternative arrangements need to be organised with the Principal during the first term of 2023.

Again, I remind families that are in financial difficulty or require assistance to please contact the school so that we are able to assist you at this time. Fee concessions are available.

Sincerely,

Mr Des Noack
Principal

Child Safety

Purpose

This Code of Conduct has a specific focus on safeguarding children and young people at Resurrection Catholic Primary School, Kings Park, against sexual, physical, psychological and emotional abuse or neglect. It is intended to complement other professional and/or occupational codes.

All staff, volunteers, parents, contractors, clergy and board/school council members at Resurrection Catholic Primary School, Kings Park, are expected to actively contribute to a school culture that respects the dignity of its members and affirms the Gospel values of love, care for others, compassion and justice. They are required to observe child safe principles and expectations for appropriate behaviour towards and in the company of children, as noted below.

Acceptable Behaviours

All staff, volunteers, parents, contractors, clergy and board/school council members are responsible for supporting the safety of children by:

adhering to the school’s child safe policy and upholding the school’s statement of commitment to child safety at all times
taking all reasonable steps to protect children from abuse
treating everyone in the school community with respect
listening and responding to the views and concerns of children, particularly if they are telling you that they or another child has been abused or that they are worried about their safety/the safety of another child
promoting the cultural safety, participation and empowerment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children (for example, by never questioning an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child’s self-identification)
promoting the cultural safety, participation and empowerment of children with culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds (for example, by having a zero tolerance of discrimination)
promoting the safety, participation and empowerment of children with a disability (for example, during personal care activities)
ensuring as far as practicable that adults are not alone with a child
reporting any allegations of child abuse to the school’s leadership (or child safety officer if the school has appointed someone to this role)
understanding and complying with all reporting obligations as they relate to mandatory reporting and reporting under the Crimes Act 1958
reporting any child safety concerns to the school’s leadership (or child safety officer if the school has appointed someone to this role)
ensuring as quickly as possible that the children are safe if an allegation of child abuse is made
reporting to the Victorian Institute of Teaching any charges, committals for trial or convictions in relation to a sexual office by a registered teacher, or certain allegations or concerns about a registered teacher

Unacceptable Behaviours

All staff, volunteers, parents, contractors, clergy and board/school council members must not:

ignore or disregard any suspected or disclosed child abuse
develop any ‘special’ relationships with children that could be seen as favouritism (for example, the offering of gifts or special treatment for specific children)
exhibit behaviours with children which may be construed as unnecessarily physical (for example, inappropriate sitting on laps)
put children at risk of abuse (for example, by locking doors)
initiate unnecessary physical contact which children or do things of a personal nature that a child can do for themselves, such as toileting or changing clothes
engage in open discussions of a mature or adult nature in the presence of children (for example, personal social activities)
use inappropriate language in the presence of children
express personal views on cultures, race or sexuality in the presence of children
discriminate against any child, including because of age, gender, race, culture, vulnerability, sexuality, ethnicity or disability
have contact with a child or their family outside of school without the school’s leadership or child safety officer’s (if the school has appointed someone to this role) knowledge and/or consent or the school governing authority’s approval (for example, unauthorised after hours tutoring, private instrumental/other lessons or sport coaching). Accidental contact, such as seeing people in the street, is appropriate.
have any online contact with a child (including by social media, email, instant messaging etc.) or their family (unless necessary e.g. by providing families with e-newsletters or assisting students with their school work)
use any personal communication channels/device such as a personal email account
exchange personal contact details such as phone number, social networking sites or email addresses
photograph or video a child without the consent of the parent or guardians
work with children whilst under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs
consume alcohol or drugs at school or at school events in the presence of children.

Questions to Ask Your Child Instead of "How Was Your Day?"

When my children were at school, both primary and secondary, I asked them how was their day. Almost always I got the answer “Ok”. It was a similar response to the question “What did you learn today? Which was responded to with the word “Nothing.”

I guessed the problem was my own and that the questions I asked needed to change and not be answered with one word responses.

So if you’re experiencing the same challenge that I did many years ago (it’s a generational thing), try these questions and see how you go:

What did you eat for lunch?
What games did you play at recess?
What was the funniest thing that happened today?
Did anyone do anything super nice for you?
What was the nicest thing you did for someone else?
Who made you smile today?
Which one of your teachers would survive a zombie apocalypse? Why?
What new fact did you learn today?
Who brought the best food in their lunch today? What was it?
What challenged you today?
If school were a ride at the Melbourne Show, which ride would it be? Why?
What would you rate your day on a scale of 1 to 10? Why?
If one of your classmates could be the teacher for the day who would you want it to be? Why?
If you had the chance to be the teacher tomorrow, what would you teach the class?
Who do you want to make friends with but haven’t yet? Why not?
What is your teacher’s most important rule?
What is the most popular thing to do at recess?
Tell me something you learned about a friend today.
If aliens came to school and beamed up 3 kids, who do you wish they would take? Why?
What is one thing you did today that was helpful?
When did you feel most proud of yourself today?
What rule was the hardest to follow today?
What is one thing you hope to learn before the school year is over?
Which person in your class is your exact opposite? Why?
Which area of your school is the most fun?

By changing your question, you’ll certainly get a different answer.

School Communication

In continuing to respond to COVID-19 and the consistent changes brought about by regulations and restrictions, we have had to use many of our communication platforms in ways they were not set up for.

At Resurrection, we have five (5) primary communication platforms. They are:

Direct email
Operoo
SeeSaw
School Newsletter
Text Messaging

For our current and new families, it’s a great opportunity to remind ourselves which platform is used for what purpose.

Direct email

Emails are sent to communicate important information regarding school organisation and procedural matters. (An example is the content of this email.) Information sent via email is considered to be very important for the parent / carer to know. It is primarily used by the school administration.

Operoo

Operoo is specifically designed to minimise the paperwork required by parents when completing forms or requests for information during the year. Examples of this are permission forms for camps, excursions or the recent Languages Survey. It is primarily used by the school administration.

SeeSaw

This platform is to be used by teachers and parents to communicate student learning, achievements and provide feedback. It is primarily used by the classroom teacher. Some whole school messages that are emailed out will be replicated on SeeSaw also.

School Newsletter

The school newsletter provides a general update and account of school activities while informing parents of upcoming events. The school newsletter is generally where most information is posted and is a primary source of updated information for parents.

Text Messaging

Text messages are only sent in the event that there is important and urgent information that parents are required to know. When receiving a text message, we ask that you read the message and act upon the information as a matter of priority.

This Year’s School Uniform

Having had over two years to transition to the new school uniform with most families now having done so, we wish to inform all families that as of the commencement of the 2023 school year, all students must be dressed in the new school uniform as prescribed below:

Formal Summer - Boys

Navy shorts with logo (no cords or cargo)
School blue shirt with logo. (Short or long sleeves optional)
Navy socks (Anklet socks not permitted)
Black leather school shoes
- Runners only to be worn on specialist and sports days.
- Lace or Velcro optional
Micromesh school hat with piping (colour to represent your child’s house colour)
School Wool Blend Jumper with logo AND / OR School Bonded Jacket

Formal Winter - Boys

Navy pants or shorts with logo.
School blue shirt with logo. (Short or long sleeves optional)
School Wool Blend Jumper with logo AND / OR School Bonded Jacket
Navy socks
Black leather school shoes
- Runners only to be worn on specialist and sports days.
- Lace or Velcro optional

Formal Summer - Girls

Summer Dress with logo
Navy shorts with logo (no cords or cargo)
Navy school pants with logo
School blouse with logo. (Short or long sleeves optional)
School Wool Blend Jumper with logo AND / OR School Bonded Jacket
White socks (Anklet socks not permitted)
Black leather school shoes
- Runners only to be worn on specialist and sports days.
- Lace or Velcro optional
Micromesh school hat with piping (colour to represent your child’s house colour)
School navy hair ties

Formal Winter - Girls

School winter tunic with pleats front and back. (Prep to Grade 6) Navy tights or socks to be worn with winter tunic.
School winter skirt (winter tunic with top part removed). (Grade 3 to 6 Only) Navy tights or socks to be worn with winter tunic.
Navy pants or shorts with logo. (Navy socks to be worn with pants or shorts.)
School blouse with logo. (Short or long sleeves optional)
School Wool Blend Jumper with logo AND / OR School Bonded Jacket
Black leather school shoes
- Runners only to be worn on specialist and sports days.
- Lace or Velcro optional
School navy hair ties

Sports Uniform - Boys

Sports microfiber shorts with logo
Sports tracksuit pant with logo
Sports polo top with logo (long or short sleave)
School Bonded Jacket
Micromesh school hat with piping (colour to represent your child’s house colour)
Plain white sport socks (no anklet socks)
Runners

Sports Uniform - Girls

Sports microfiber shorts with logo
Sports tracksuit pant with logo
Sports polo top with logo (long or short sleave)
School Bonded Jacket
Micromesh school hat with piping(colour to represent your child’s house colour)
Plain white sport socks (no anklet socks)
Runners

Important Uniform Information

No anklet socks are to be worn with any uniform.
Hair touching shoulders must be tied back with either school coloured scrunchie or hair ties. This applies to both girls and boys.
No coloured nail polish allowed.
Sleepers or stud earrings only.
Skirts and dresses are not to be shorter than just above the knee.
There will be days were uniform type will be prescribed based on the activities of the day, eg. Excursion, school photo day, interschool sports, formal presentations.

Regarding Footwear

The following is why the school places such importance on the wearing of correct school shoes.

Our children spend 30 hours a week in school shoes, that's in excess of 15 000 hours in a school child’s lifetime. Choosing the right shoe for your child is extremely important.

Shoes that fit are vital to a young child's rapidly growing feet. By the time a child reaches the age of 12, his or her feet will have reached about 90 percent of their adult length. Therefore, development of a child's feet is especially important in these first 12 years of life and it is the reason podiatrists consider the early years to be essential in the development of feet and foot problems.

Children who continuously wear incorrect shoes can develop many problems in later life and exacerbate inherited foot problems.

Common problems such as hammer toes, caused by shoes which are too big or too small, ingrown toenails, cracked or fissured heels from continued use of sling back shoes, and corns under the toe nails can be prevented by selecting the right shoe.

What type of shoe should I buy?

Traditional school shoes are the best option for putting your children in good stead. Not only are they likely to outlast sports shoes, but also will provide the support so crucial to young feet

Sports shoes are marketed so extensively, children can be under a lot of peer pressure to wear the most expensive brand sports shoes. At the other end of the scale, many parents view cheap sports shoes as an alternative to traditional school shoes. But, as the name suggests, sports shoes are best left for sporting activities.

Not only are sports shoes unnecessary for children in their everyday school activities, but also some of the cheaper brands offer little in the way of support.

What should the shoe be made of?

Podiatrists recommend professionally fitted supportive, lace-up, leather shoes as the best option for school footwear. Leather offers durability, is easy to clean and allows feet to breathe.

Many sports shoes, on the other hand, have a high synthetic quantity that can produce a hot, moist environment. This creates a perfect breeding ground for bacteria and fungus that can lead to tinea, infected nails and foot odour.

How long should the shoes last?

Children grow at different speeds and wear shoes down at different rates. But there are some important things to do once you have selected the right shoe.

First, ensure you check the fit regularly. Children's feet grow quickly and, since shoes up to two sizes too small may not cause a lot of discomfort for the child, you may not even be aware a new pair is needed.

It is also important to regularly check the shoe for wear. Shoes that are worn down badly can cause as many problems to a child's feet as ill-fitting shoes.

So get your children off on the right foot with a good pair of shoes.

When Are Sports Shoes Worn?

Sport shoes are to be worn only on days that the physical education classes occur or when the student is wearing their sports uniform for interschool sports or competition.

Key Upcoming Dates

PARENT TEACHER LEARNING CONVERSATIONS

Dear Parents,

Parent Teacher Conversations will be held on Tuesday 14th February and Thursday 16th of February from 3:30pm until 6:30pm. These meetings are an important opportunity for you to meet with your child’s teacher face to face and share any information that will enable the school to best meet the needs of your child.

Attached to this note is all the information you require for making a booking for the Parent Teacher Information Meetings. Bookings are now open and will close on Friday 10th at 12:00pm,

Please visit https://www.schoolinterviews.com.au/code/w46uh to make your booking.

The following is a yearly timeline for reporting and communicating with parents at Resurrection Catholic Primary School. It outlines when we have meetings/reports, their length and purpose.

Time	Structure (length)	Purpose
Early Term One 14th Feb & 16th Feb 3:30pm – 6:30pm	Parent Teacher Conversations (10 minutes)	Parents sharing relevant information about their child – teachers will not discuss testing data or progress.
Late Term Two Week beginning 19th June	Formal Written Reports – both in paper and digital form	Teachers inform parents of progress against curriculum standards and school based measures
Early Term Three 18th & 20th July 3:45pm – 8:15pm	Formal Written Reports – both in paper and digital form	Teachers updating parents on progress and collaboratively setting goals to ensure growth
Late Term Four Week beginning 4th December	Formal Written Reports	Teachers inform parents of progress against curriculum standards and school based measures

Warm regards,

John Hein
Deputy Principal – Learning & Teaching

Term 1 Week 1