Late Arrivals
We ask that all students arriving at school after 9am be signed in at the Front Office by a parent or appropriate caregiver. Thank you for your support with this.

Water Bottles
Due to COVID 19 the school water bubblers are currently closed. Please ensure your child brings with them a water bottle each day with their name clearly marked on it.

Hats Off – June and July
In June and July, hats go away! In Canberra we have already started to witness daily UV levels decrease to what is considered “low” levels (under 3), during the morning and afternoon periods.

Cancer Council ACT does not generally recommend sun protection behaviour (i.e. hat wearing and sunscreen application) when UV levels are under 3 due to the low risk of potential UV skin damage. In Canberra UV levels drop and remain under 3, all day around the June and July period and the students are encouraged to leave their hats at home during this time. They may wear a navy beanie for warmth.

Fees
Term 2 fees invoices were sent home in week 4. If you will have difficulty in paying your fees this term please contact myself or Belinda McRae as a matter of urgency.

School Uniform
There have been many children arriving at school in the incorrect footwear lately. Just a reminder that students are to wear black school shoes with their winter uniform and not sports shoes. Thank you for your support with this.

Leaving St Benedict’s
If you anticipate that your child will leave St Benedict’s at the end of this year, could you please notify the Front Office where they are heading to. We need to begin planning for staffing and class configurations for 2020. Naturally Year 6 parents need not respond to this request.

COVID-19 UPDATE
Be assured the safety and care of students, staff and parents, along with our responsibility to the community, remains our highest priority. We will continue to adhere to government advice in the safe management of this pandemic while also taking into consideration local conditions. We are so grateful for the magnificent support parents have provided teachers during the online learning journey.

In the case where your child is displaying flu-like symptoms, it is advised that your child and any siblings at St Benedict’s, remain at home until the student seeks medical clearance. Once the student has been cleared and if necessary, tested and cleared of COVID, they can return to school. Until then, the student and siblings are not to return to school.

SAVVY SCHOOLWEAR
A disruption with deliveries out of China, has meant that Savvy are unable to supply some of our uniform items. Whilst not totally out of stock, they are certainly missing some sizes in both these garments. The latest advice now, is that the goods have been shipped and are due in their store late this month.