We continue to keep the Hardwick family in our prayers and thoughts at this devastatingly sad time.  I know that the wonderful Adelong community has been very supportive of the family and all those who knew and loved Liam.  Please give your children an extra cuddle and kiss tonight, we are so blessed to be parents.

Staff continue their Professional Development this week with a twilight session presented by Catholic Educations Speech pathologist and Inclusion officer on communication and regulation. Staff from St Mary’s Batlow will also be joining us for the twilight session.

Winter is definitely upon us – please make sure your child has many warm layers on and that all clothing is clearly marked.

With the change over to our new finance system it is important that all debts from a calendar year are cleared before the school year finishes. We are hoping that all outstanding school fees can be paid by Friday 8^th December.  We understand that school fees were not sent out as early as usual with the change to Tech 1, and some regular payments may need to be adjusted because of this. We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Counsellor appointed

We are very excited that Catholic Care has appointed Mrs Lucinda Clay as St Joseph’s new school counsellor.  Our families know Lucinda in her role as St Joseph’s Well being officer over the last four years. Lucinda has been Counselling for many years now in private practice and has also been working towards completing her Masters of Counselling.  It is fantastic that Lucinda has the background knowledge of our school and community.  Catholic Care are aware that we have not had a counsellor for some weeks now, so we will be given some extra days in Term 3. It is anticipated that Lucinda will commence in Term 3, and we know that she will be excellent in her new role. Lucinda will have a handover with Catholic Care and will continue to see students that our previous counsellor Jo was seeing.  Please find attached the counsellor referral form if you wish your child to be referred to Lucinda.

Have a wonderful week.

Kirsty Beavan

Principal