Principal's Notes
COVID Reminders
Whilst some restrictions have eased in the ACT, there are some that are still in place for educational settings. All people over 12 (not primary school students) are still required to wear a mask when onsite at St Benedict’s, both in the school and church. We are still required to limit the number of visitors (including parents) onsite, restricting them to the carparks and Front Office area. No visitor is to enter the school grounds. Next week we will be having our Advent Liturgy and Ways of Being Award assembly which parents are allowed to attend. All visitors to these events must check in using the Checkin Canberra App, wear a mask and social distance. Members of the same household are able to sit together. Please support the school with meeting these restrictions as we want all members of our community to be able to celebrate Christmas with their families.
Giving Mass
The Mini Vinnies Giving Mass will take place this Friday 3rd December at 10am. The mass will be screened online through Microsoft Teams. If you would like to join us for the mass, please send an email with the appropriate email address to be used for the mass to rachel.smith@cg.catholic.edu.au .
Library Stocktake
A reminder that all library books must be returned at the end of the year. Please ensure your child’s library books are returned next week for the upcoming Library stock take.
Home Reader
Please check at home for any misplaced home readers and return them to school. All families are encouraged to maintain a reading regime during the holidays - it is amazing how much progress can be lost if reading is abandoned during the long Christmas break. Don’t forget to read in front of your children - this is a very powerful message.
Tuck Day
Don’t forget the tuckshop will be running a special Tuckday on Wednesday 8th December. Orders can be placed through Qkr!
Working Bee
OnThursday 9th December the P&F will be holding a Working Bee, from 3.30pm – 4.30pm. Many hands make light work, so please try to come along, and lend a hand.
2022 School and Term Dates
Please be aware the term dates will be as follows for next year.
- Term One 31 January - 8 April
- Term Two 27 April - 1 July
- Term Three 19 July - 23 September
- Term Four 10 October - 16 December
2022 Term One Dates
- Tuesday, 25 January Staff Planning Day
- Thursday, 27 January Staff Planning Day
- Friday, 28 January Staff Planning Day
- Monday, 31 January Students Return
- Wednesday, 2 February Kinder Rest Day
- Wednesday, 9 February Kinder Rest Day
- Wednesday, 2 March Ash Wednesday
- Monday, 14 March Canberra Day Public Holiday
- Friday, 8 April End of Term 1
- Thursday, 14 April Holy Thursday
- Friday, 15 April Good Friday
- Sunday, 17 April East Sunday