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St John's Primary, Riverstone

Locality: Riverstone, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9854 3200

Address: 5 McCulloch Street 2765 Riverstone, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.stjohnsriverstone.catholic.edu.au

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25.01.2022 Each year the SRC hold a competition to find a design for the painted animal display at the Hawkesbury Show. The Show was cancelled this year because of COVID-19 but that isnt going to stop us. The SRC and the contest winners are still going to paint the horse design and display it at school. Here they are hard at work.

25.01.2022 ENROLLING NOW WE ARE CURRENTLY UNDERTAKING ENROLMENT INTERVIEWS FOR 2021 If you have a child ready to start school next year please contact the school office to arrange for an enrolment pack to be sent out to you or you can access the enrolment application from our website. Complete and return to the school office along with photocopies of all supporting documentation. An enrolment interview with the Principal will then follow.

24.01.2022 Monday 4th May 2020 Dear Parents and Carers, RE: BUILDING PROJECT UPDATE/DRIVEWAY ENTRY McCULLOCH STREET... Please be advised that work on the driveway entry from McCulloch Street will take place from this Wednesday 6th May 2020 to Friday 8th May 2020. All Parents and Carers who have children onsite this week (Essential Workers) are asked to park on the street (Wood or McCulloch Streets) and walk their child/children to the BUS gate (ON MCCULLOCH STREET) past the hall building. The alternative is parking in the parish carpark entering and exiting via Garfield Road. Please exercise extreme caution if using Garfield Road to enter and exit. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time. Kind Regards, Patricia Charlton Principal.

24.01.2022 Were working together on a Draft New Curriculum for Religious Education. Listen to students thoughts here!

23.01.2022 COVID UPDATE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CATHOLIC EDUCATION DIOCESE OF PARRAMATTA GREG WHITBY

23.01.2022 Routines for Drop Off and Pick Up As of Monday 25th May, there will be two drop off and pick up points: 1) the top gate at the parish carpark and the new gate entrance in front of the administration block on McCulloch Street. The current Kiss and Drop procedure in the parish carpark will be maintained. Parents enter the school through McCulloch Street and exit the site via Garfield Road. 2) the new gate entrance in front of the administration block on McCulloch Street. Pare...nts / Carers will be required to park their car in either McCulloch Street or Woods Street and escort their children across the pedestrian crossing to the front gate. To minimise congestion families whose surname commences with letters A K are required to use the parish carpark and the top gate as entry and exit points to the school site. Families whose surname commences with letters L Z are required to use the entry gate in front of the administration building as entry and exit points and therefore must use off street parking (McCulloch Street or Woods Street) and bring their children across the pedestrian crossing. Teachers will be at both entry and exit points to supervise student drop off and pick up. In keeping with health and diocesan advice parents and carers are not permitted to enter the school site. Parents and carers can farewell their children at the gate. For the safety of our community parents are required to maintain safe health practices as defined by the NSW Government. Therefore, physical distancing at both exit and entry points must be maintained. Adults must not gather in and around school grounds, car parks and school gates. Students return in full winter uniform including school tie for both girls and boys.

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21.01.2022 Congratulations to our Zone Swimming Carnival Squad, Cooper Stone, Makenna Murray and Leo DeGuzman.

19.01.2022 Early Stage 1 celebrating a 100 Days of Kindergarten

19.01.2022 Book Week 2020 Activities included Book Week Showcase, Dance Fever and Book Fair. An exciting time had by all !! This Wednesday is the last day that Book Fair orders can be sent to school..

18.01.2022 Late this afternoon, NSW Health issued an important Public Health Alert to all those who attended Our Lady of Lebanon Co-Cathedral - Sydney in Harris Park on: ...Wednesday 15 July at 5.30pm Thursday 16 July at 6.00pm Friday 17 July at 1.00pm and 6.00pm. These people (including students) were directed to immediately self-isolate for 14 days and come forward for testing even if they are not experiencing symptoms. Thank you for your understanding as we continue to work together to respond to COVID-19.

18.01.2022 Early Stage 1 and Ms Paes, invite you to take a virtual journey to see the exciting activities that they have taken part in over the last couple of weeks. A Day at the Farm and Teddy Bears Picnic

17.01.2022 GRADUAL/STAGGERED RETURN TO SCHOOL WEEK 4 COMMENCING 18TH MAY 2020... MONDAY DOVES (BLUE HOUSE) TUESDAY EAGLES (YELLOW HOUSE) WEDNESDAY LARKS (RED HOUSE) THURSDAY DOVES (BLUE HOUSE) FRIDAY - TEACHER PLANNING DAY/ONLINE LEARNING AT HOME FOR ALL STUDENTS

16.01.2022 Tuesday 28th April 2020 Dear Parents and Carers, As you would be aware COVID 19 has had a significant impact on schools. St Johns continues to work towards a safe return to school for all our students.... Please be advised of the following arrangements for the gradual return of students to school. St Johns transition plan has been developed in line with the latest recommendations from the CEDPS Framework Transition to School, Term 2, Phase 1. Weeks 1 2 students are learning from home Schools are open for families who need supervision (essential workers) Schools continue to support student learning remotely At Risk (vulnerable) staff and students have been advised to work from home. From the beginning of week 3 (Monday 11 May), with the introduction of Phase 2 - there will be a gradual and staggered return to school for students. In order for families / siblings to attend school on the same day students need to be in attendance on the nominated days according to their house group. Please refer to the plan below which informs you of the day your child/ren can attend school. Week 3 Week 4 Mon- Larks Mon - Larks Tues - Doves Tues - Doves Wed- Eagles Wed - Eagles Thurs -Larks Thurs - Larks Fri - teacher planning/RFF Fri teacher planning/RFF Week 5 Mon - Eagles Tues - Larks Wed - Doves Thurs - Eagles Fri - teacher planning/RFF Until further notice staff and all adults will continue to follow social distancing and health recommendations. Therefore, parents and carers are asked to either use the Kiss and Drop Zone or accompany their child to the gate when dropping their children off in the morning. Parents and carers will not enter the school site and are asked not to congregate around the drop off zones for the safety of all students and staff. Furthermore, for safety and health reasons teachers on supervision will not open car doors. For afternoon dismissal parents are asked to park in the parish carpark and remain with their cars. A teacher on duty will call out the family name. When called parents are asked to pick up the children from the gate. It is important for the safety of the students, teachers and staff that parents leave the site immediately. In addition, please be advised that children must be picked up promptly; school finishes at 2.50 pm. Parents will continue to be informed at a school and system level as to when the determination has been made that students should return to face-to-face learning in a full-time capacity. I would like to assure our school community that our teachers continue to work hard in providing learning for all our students. If you have any concerns or need further clarification please email your childs teacher or contact the office. Kind Regards, Patricia Charlton Principal

16.01.2022 SCHOOL PHOTO DAY REMINDER MONDAY 12TH OCTOBER 2020 (First Day Term 4) The order envelope is printed with our school’s name, a unique 9 digit code to our school (ONLINE CODE : TMX EXY KJ8). Please go online to generate your order at www.advancedlife.com.au... Please note photos can be ordered after the photo date, but a late fee will automatically be added to the checkout price. PARENTS WHO PLACE THEIR ORDER ONLNE DO NOT NEED TO RETURN THE ORDER ENVELOPE ON PHOTO DAY (MONDAY 12TH OCTOBER 2020). If you wish to pay by cheque or cash, your child will need to return the order envelope to school ON PHOTO DAY and hand it in to their class teacher. IF YOU ARE PAYING BY CASH THE CORRECT MONEY MUST BE ENCLOSED IN THE ORDER ENVELOPE (NO CHANGE WILL BE GIVEN) SIBLING PHOTOGRAPHS - To ensure a smoothly run photography day, only online orders for sibling/family photos are permitted and will be strictly cut off at 11.59pm on the day prior to photo day. (Please use the online code above to order your sibling photos) ALL STUDENTS WILL NEED TO WEAR THEIR FULL SUMMER UNIFORM AND BE NEATLY GROOMED.

15.01.2022 1 May 2020 Dear Parents and Carers As we reach the end of the first week of the new term, I am writing to remind you that we are here to help. I have so much respect and admiration for the way families have supported student learning and wellbeing in these challenging times.... It seems hardly any time since the first of the social restrictions were put in place that meant schools needed to reimagine how they could deliver learning to their students. Social distancing, learning and teaching offsite, new ways to communicate and other major changes to work and life have had an impact on us all. Schools are keeping their communities updated about student learning and the gradual return to the classroom. I appreciate that things are changing all the time, which means we need to adjust and rethink what we are doing so that we are meeting the needs of our students. Our young people have had to manage big changes to their lives in the past months. Theyre missing their mates, their teachers and their routines, so its important to mention here that if youre concerned about your childs wellbeing, your school has the expertise to support you, including through professional counselling. Particular thanks to the many families who have reached out for assistance due to the financial strain they are experiencing as a result of COVID-19. I understand that its not always easy to speak up about pressures like these. You can find information about what fee support is available here. You can also talk to your school if your family doesnt have the technology or internet access you need at home so ensure learning can continue. Many schools have computers that they can loan to families, and there are also some options to support families with connectivity. Together, we have responded with care, imagination and great heart to the significant challenges placed before us by COVID-19. Even in this rapidly changing environment, the health and safety of our students and staff will remain our number one priority. Thanks for working with me in these extraordinary times, and always. Yours sincerely Greg Whitby AM KSG Executive Director Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta

12.01.2022 WELCOME BACK 2021 SCHOOL DROP OFF AND PICK UP TERM ONE 2021... MORNING SUPERVISION COMMENCES AT 8.20 AM and AFTERNOON PICK-UP IS AT 2.50 PM PARENTS AND CARERS ARE ASKED TO PLEASE BE ON TIME FOR AFTERNOON PICK-UP PARENTS / CARERS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO PARK OR WALK THROUGH THE STAFF CAR PARK Drop off and pick up areas (A K) (L Z ) maintained A - K students are to be dropped off and picked up at FRONT GATE (McCulloch Street) and L - Z BACK GATE (Parish Carpark) Kindergarten Parents please follow the separate instructions emailed to you last week for the first day drop-off and pick-up procedure. Any students that arrive late will need to be dropped off at the pedestrian gate on McCulloch Street and signed in by their parent/carer (A partial absence will be recorded) STRICTLY NO ACCESS THROUGH THE TOP GATE (PARISH CAR PARK) BETWEEN 8.50am and 2.50pm THE SAFETY OF OUR STUDENTS IS PARAMOUNT AND WE APPRECIATE YOUR CO OPERATION REGARDING THIS MATTER

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10.01.2022 Thursday 21st May 2020 PROCEDURES FOR RETURN TO FACE-TO-FACE LEARNING MONDAY 25TH MAY 2020 Dear Parents and Carers,...Continue reading

10.01.2022 Wednesday 6th May 2020 REMINDER PARENTS, CARERS AND VISITORS... NO ACCESS TO ST JOHNS PRIMARY SCHOOL SITE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Dear Parents and Carers, Please be advised that as per instructions from CEDP and The State Government, Social Distancing Protocols must always be adhered to. PARENTS, CARERS AND VISITORS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO ENTER OUR SCHOOL SITE until further notice. On Tuesday 28th April, parents and carers were advised that when they drop off their child/children they must use Kiss and Drop Zone or accompany their child/children to the gate when dropping off in the morning. Parents and carers will not enter the school site and are asked not to congregate around the drop off zones for the safety of all students and staff. (Please follow Social Distancing Protocols). Furthermore, for safety and health reasons teachers on Kiss and Drop will not open car doors. Afternoon Dismissal parents and carers are asked to park in the parish carpark and remain with their cars. A teacher on duty will call out the family name. Parents/Carers proceed to the gate to collect their child/children and leave the site immediately. Children must be picked up on time; school finishes at 2.50pm Parents will continue to be informed at a school and system level as to when the determination has been made that students should return to face-to-face learning in a full-time capacity. PURCHASE OF UNIFORM ITEMS/SECONDHAND UNIFORMS Parents and Carers are asked to contact the school office either via email or telephone to request the item/items required and then payment can be taken over the telephone by Miss Hurst with eftpos/credit card. Items will then be sent home with your child/children or alternatively items can be picked up from the school gate when organised with the school office. PARENTS, CARERS AND VISITORS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO ENTER THE SCHOOL SITE AT ANYTIME GRADUAL/STAGGERED RETURN TO SCHOOL WEEK 3 WEEK 5/TERM 2 Please refer to the plan below which informs you of the day your child/children can attend school WEEK 3 COMMENCING 11TH MAY 2020 MONDAY - LARKS (RED HOUSE) TUESDAY DOVES (BLUE HOUSE WEDNESDAY EAGLES (YELLOW HOUSE) THURSDAY LARKS (RED HOUSE) FRIDAY TEACHER PLANNING DAY/ONLINE LEARNING AT HOME FOR ALL STUDENTS WEEK 4 COMMENCING 18TH MAY 2020 MONDAY DOVES (BLUE HOUSE) TUESDAY EAGLES (YELLOW HOUSE) WEDNESDAY LARKS (RED HOUSE) THURSDAY DOVES (BLUE HOUSE) FRIDAY - TEACHER PLANNING DAY/ONLINE LEARNING AT HOME FOR ALL STUDENTS WEEK 5 COMMENCING 25TH MAY 2020 MONDAY EAGLES (YELLOW HOUSE) TUESDAY LARKS (RED HOUSE) WEDNESDAY DOVES (BLUE HOUSE THURSDAY EAGLES (YELLOW HOUSE) FRIDAY - TEACHER PLANNING DAY/ONLINE LEARNING AT HOME FOR ALL STUDENTS Regards, Patricia Charlton Principal.

09.01.2022 National Simultaneous Story time Today at 11 A.M., the students and teachers at St Johns participated in National Simultaneous Story time. National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other places around... the country. Now in its 20th successful year, it is a colourful, vibrant, fun event that aims to promote the value of reading and literacy, using an Australian childrens book that explores age-appropriate themes, and addresses key learning areas of the National Curriculum for Foundation to Year 6. The aim of this event is to: promote the value of reading and literacy, promote the value and fun of books, promote an Australian writer and publisher. The book that was shared today was Whitney and Britney Chicken Divas by Lucinda Gifford. "Whitney and Britney are two gorgeous chooks who live alongside Dora von Dooze. But Dora is perplexed - why do her dear chickens seem to sleep all day long? Dora decides to snoop. She follows the chooks out at night to the local jazz club where she discovers, to her amazement, that they are Whitney and Britney: Chicken Divas!" We had a surprise visit from the three main characters, Miss Jeffrey, Mrs Stafford and Mrs Hocothee who were looking more glamorous than usual. Great job ladies!

08.01.2022 GRADUAL/STAGGERED RETURN TO SCHOOL WEEK 3 TERM 2 Please refer to the plan below which informs you of the day your child/children can attend school WEEK 3 COMMENCING 11TH MAY 2020... MONDAY - LARKS (RED HOUSE) TUESDAY DOVES (BLUE HOUSE WEDNESDAY EAGLES (YELLOW HOUSE) THURSDAY LARKS (RED HOUSE) FRIDAY TEACHER PLANNING DAY/ONLINE LEARNING AT HOME FOR ALL STUDENTS Regards, Patricia Charlton Principal.

08.01.2022 REMINDER Parents and Carers, A reminder that Monday 19th October 2020 is a Staff Development Day.... No Students at school on this day.

08.01.2022 Early Stage One students celebrating Crazy Sock Day.

08.01.2022 Looking forward to welcoming all students back to school for Term 3 tomorrow.

07.01.2022 STUDENTS RETURNING TO FACE-TO-FACE learning from Monday 25th May 2020. Dear Parents and Carers, While arrangements are being finalised for all students to return to face-to-face learning a reminder for the following:... All technology/devices, maths equiptment, readers and work packs sent home with all students to support their online learning from home need to be returned on Monday 25th May 2020. All parents and carers will be notified as soon as final arrangements have been made via email, skoolbag and facebook. Thank you all for your continued support.

06.01.2022 If your child is sick, keep them at home and get them tested. COVID-19 symptoms can include fever, cough, sore/scratchy throat, shortness of breath, loss of smell or loss of taste, as well as other reported symptoms including fatigue, runny nose, muscle pain, joint pain, headache, diarrhoea, nausea/vomiting and loss of appetite. For more information: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/symptoms-and-testing

06.01.2022 A case of COVID-19 has been identified at St Margaret Marys Primary Merrylands. This news has been shared with the school community today. The school will be ...temporarily closed for deep cleaning and to support the NSW Health team in their work. Students and staff have been advised to self-isolate until receiving further advice from NSW Health or further communication from the school. Health and safety are our priority as we continue to respond to COVID-19 together. We will continue to keep the community updated.

05.01.2022 All students return to school tomorrow in full sports uniform.

05.01.2022 Dear Parents and Caregivers, This is to advise that there was an error in the letter that was sent out yesterday in regards to the Return to School for Term 2. We thank those parents who have brought this to our attention this morning. The error was made in Week 4, please follow the plan below for week 4.... Week 4 Mon - Doves Tues - Eagles Wed - Larks Thurs - Doves Fri - Teacher planning/RFF Also just to clarify Friday will be at home online learning for all students. Kind Regards Patricia Charlton Principal

04.01.2022 END OF TERM 3 WRAP UP Dear Parents and Carers, Just a few reminders before school finishes up for Term 3/2020.... LAST DAY TERM 3 - Friday 25th September 2020 FIRST DAY TERM 4 - Monday 12th October 2020 SCHOOL PHOTO DAY - Monday 12th October 2020. Students to wear their full summer uniform, be neatly groomed and school shoes polished. Place your online orders at : www.advancedlife.com.au using ONLINE CODE : TMX EXY KJ8. PARENTS WHO PLACE THEIR ORDER ONLNE DO NOT NEED TO RETURN THE ORDER ENVELOPE ON PHOTO DAY (MONDAY 12TH OCTOBER 2020). If you wish to pay by cheque or cash, you will need to return the order envelope to school ON PHOTO DAY. (PAYMENTS CAN NOT BE STORED ON SCHOOL SITE UNTIL PHOTO DAY) IF YOU ARE PAYING BY CASH THE CORRECT MONEY MUST BE ENCLOSED IN THE ORDER ENVELOPE (NO CHANGE WILL BE GIVEN) DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP TERM 4/2020 Remain the same. L Z students are to be dropped off and picked up at top gate (Parish Car park) and A K front gate, McCulloch Street entrance. Any students that arrive late will need to be dropped off at the pedestrian gate on McCulloch Street and signed in by their parent/carer (A partial absence will be recorded) When we receive an update from CEDP and NSW Health you will be advised of any changes in due course. Thank you for your ongoing support. Wishing all students and their families a very restful and safe holiday break from all the staff at St John's. God Bless Patricia

04.01.2022 2022 ENROLMENTS If you have a child ready to start Kindergarten in 2022 now is the time to submit a completed enrolment application and supporting documents to the school office. Places are filling fast, so please submit your application as soon as possible to secure a position.

03.01.2022 Thank you to the parents and carers that have returned their child/childrens permission/emergency and code of conduct form to particiapate at the ATHLETICS FUN DAY on Friday 11th September 2020. If you havent already done so, please complete the form sent home with your child/children on 21/8 and return to school asap. All students need permission to participate at this event.

03.01.2022 Dear Parents and Carers, In the first two weeks of Term 2, learning will be delivered to students in the same way it was provided in the last two weeks of Term 1. Schools remain open and parents and carers who need to send their children to school can still do so; however, the State Governments directive to parents to keep their children home, if practical still applies.... Monday 27th and Tuesday 28th April are to be used as planning days. Therefore, no children will be at school on these days. Staff will use these two days to prepare for delivery of learning in Term 2 and the gradual return of students to school. Regards, Patricia Charlton Principal

02.01.2022 19 May 2020 Dear Parents and Carers This morning (Tuesday 19 May), NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced the return to face-to-face teaching for students in all NSW public schools, effective from next Monday, 25 May. As a result, we are looking forward to welcoming students back full time from next Monday. ... We understand that this mornings news will see students return to school much sooner than many of us expected. Your school will provide you with more information in the days ahead as preparations for the full return to at-school learning continue. I want to reassure you that the safety of our communities remains our priority. The relevant government and health authorities have provided assurances that it is safe to welcome students back. Our schools will continue to reinforce important health and hygiene messages. Thank you for the way you have responded to challenges of COVID-19, including making the transition to at-home learning and balancing your childs learning with work arrangements. As always, if you have any concerns about your childs learning or wellbeing, please contact your school. Yours sincerely Gregory B Whitby Executive Director Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta P.S. Were here to help! A reminder that information about fee relief is also available on your schools website.

02.01.2022 SCHOOL DROP OFF AND PICK UP TERM 3 CHANGE OVER REMINDER TO ALL PARENTS/CARERS MORNING SUPERVISION COMMENCES AT 8.20 AM and AFTERNOON PICK-UP IS AT 2.50 PM... Please ensure you are on time for afternoon pick-up All late arrivals must come to the front gate on McCulloch Street PARENTS / CARERS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO PARK OR WALK THROUGH THE STAFF CAR PARK. Drop off and pick up areas (A K) (L Z ) maintained CHANGE OVER COMMENCING MONDAY 27th JULY 2020, WEEK 2/TERM 3 THERE WILL BE A CHANGE OVER OF DROP-OFF/PICK-UP AREAS L Z students are to be dropped off and picked up at top gate (Parish Car park) and A K front gate, McCulloch Street entrance THE SAFETY OF OUR STUDENTS IS PARAMOUNT AND WE APPRECIATE YOUR CO OPERATION REGARDING THIS MATTER

02.01.2022 Students Returning to School/Staggered Return to School Weeks 3-5/Term 2 2020 Dear Parents and Carers, Please be advised that all students are required to bring in on their designated days back to school their yellow bags, readers and chromebooks.... Thank you for your continued support.

01.01.2022 If your child is unwell, get them tested and keep them at home.

01.01.2022 Dear Parents and Carers, Please be advised the following House Names and Colours: EAGLES - YELLOW... DOVES - BLUE LARKS - RED See more

01.01.2022 Just a reminder today is Footy Colours Day. Students can participate by wearing their jersey and support Cancer Research. You can make a donation online at: https://footy-colours-day-2020.raisely.com/stjohnsprimaryri