Welcome

Welcome to Pacific Lutheran College in 2020. It is a great privilege to serve the community as Head of Staff and Students P-5 in a permanent capacity this year. I again thank Mr David Druery for the service and guidance he has provided over the years at the College and I wish him well as he transitions into his new role later this year.

It has been wonderful to witness the excitement and enthusiasm with which students have entered the new school year. They have returned invigorated after their break and along with staff, are looking forward to an exciting year of learning and growing together.

P-5 Information Evening

Next Wednesday 5^th February, the P-5 Parent Information Evening will be held. The night will commence at 5.00pm in rooms L 13 and 14. Following a number of short introductory talks, parents will move to their child’s learning spaces where teachers will outline their programs for the year and their expectations in regard to home learning, behaviour and assessment. As the learning journey at Pacific is an adventure shared between staff, students and families, we encourage parents to attend the evening.

General Housekeeping

Communication with Staff

Often, parents need to communicate information to their child’s teachers regarding changes of routine and exemption from participation in sport, specialist lessons or activities due to injury or illness. To avoid confusion and to ensure students are where they are meant to be particularly at the end of the day, we ask that parents put all of these changes in writing. There are several ways parents can communicate with staff.

• All teachers can be contacted by email.
• Teachers in Prep – Year 2 can also be contacted through their class communication books.
• A short note can be sent with students advising teachers of changes in routines or of their inability to participate in activities.

We appreciate your support in assisting teachers to ensure the wellbeing of all students.

Hats

A reminder that the College hat is an important element of the school uniform. A number of students are already presenting to school each day without a hat. During breaks students need to wear a hat or they are required to stay out of the sun. Students should also wear their hats when travelling to and from the College. Could all parents/guardians please ensure that children are bringing/wearing a hat to school each day.

Uniforms

Students in Years 1-5 may only wear their sports uniform to school on the days they have HPE. Year 4 and 5 students may also wear their HPE uniforms to school on Thursdays. There may also be rare occasions during the year when students are requested to wear their sports uniform to school for carnivals or excursions. On all other occasions, students should attend school in their formal uniform.

If for some reason your child is unable to wear the correct uniform to school, please send a note to your child’s class teacher. A uniform reminder letter will be forwarded to parents whose children are in the wrong uniform without a note.

Prep – Year 2 Car Park

With our newly refurbished car park nearly fully functional, it is a timely reminder that as the school grows, this car park is reserved for parents and carers of students in Prep – Year 2. All students in Year 3 and above, are to use the senior drop off or carpark at the Western side of the College.

I look forward to working with you and wish you many blessings as you begin another year in our College community.

Mr Damian Davis, Head of Staff and Students P-5