Dear Parents and Guardians,

I am mindful that this Thursday we celebrate the Feast of the Assumption.  I am very conscious of our mums, who, like Mary, often support, encourage and hold the family together.  Our traditional images sometimes leave us with the ideal person removed from the realities of the human struggle.  I find comfort in the woman who, as the Gospel says, ‘pondered all things in her heart’, and then strong in faith and love tried to live her life in fidelity and darkness as well as in joy and peace.

As a mum, you may also be this person this day or this week!  As the mums and grandmothers drop off and pick up your children and grandchildren each day at St Paul’s, I watch with awe and wonder as you create and form children to be the face of Christ to others.

In light of the wonderful contributions of mums and how they ‘mother’ their children I leave you with this  Chinese saying that has sat deeply with me today:

If you want one year of prosperity, grow grain.

If you want ten years of prosperity, grow trees.

If you want one hundred years of prosperity, grow people.

Go gently,

Michael Reardon
Principal

UNIFORM SHOP

A reminder that the second hand uniform shop is open Monday mornings 9am-10am and Tuesday afternoons 3pm-4pm.  The Clothing Pool is situated directly opposite the Library.

SCHOOL BANKING

School banking occurs every Thursday. Developing regular saving habits with your children is a good behaviour for life and this worthwhile service is very helpful with this.

From the Parent Handbook 

SCHOOL UNIFORM
At St Paul’s Primary School, students wear full school uniform at all times unless designated by the Principal.

The St Paul’s School Uniform for boys and girls is available at Lowes Narellan situated in the Narellan Town Centre and Yeronga Uniforms situated in the Capital Arcade, Argyle Street Camden.

School hats, ties, bags and Library bags are sold at the school by the St Paul’s Clothing Pool.

AT ALL TIMES STUDENTS MUST WEAR THE APPROVED SCHOOL HAT IN THE PLAYGROUND

Classroom teachers will monitor the wearing of uniform on a day-to-day basis and inappropriate dress will be brought to the attention of the student and parents. When necessary the Principal will speak to both the student and parents. If the uniform is not worn, a note from parents is required.

 HAIR

Students are required to wear their hair in a neat and tidy manner.  Haircuts should be of an even grade. Hair should be well brushed and combed and it is assumed that hair will not be in such a condition as to invite comment. Ribbons must be school colours. No oversized bows and hair embellishments.

BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING:

• Extreme styles, bleaching, colouring or dyeing of hair are not permitted.
• Gel, mousse and hair spray or other substances should not be used.
• There will be no undercuts, steps or shaved lines within the hair.
• Nothing shorter than a Number 3 comb is acceptable.
• Hair should not extend to cover the eyes or touch the shirt collar (boys).
• Boys hair should be of a length not to attract attention. ‘Man buns’ are not permitted at St Paul’s.
• Students who do not abide by the haircut requirements will be asked to fix the identified problem.
• Long hair is to be tied back or plaited. Ribbons and bands of school colour are to be worn.

JEWELLERY

Jewellery should be kept to a minimum – watches, chains with religious symbols are to be worn under the uniform, for girls one pair small earrings (studs or sleepers) in the ear lobe – no multiple earrings to be worn.

SHOES AND SOCKS

• Students are required to wear black leather school shoes.
• Shoes should be cleaned and polished.
• Sports shoes should be supportive, predominately white sport shoes. Canvas ‘Raben’ type shoes are not appropriate for school wear.
• Sports socks must be white socks i.e. covering the ankle. ‘Sockettes’ are not appropriate for school wear.

ALL UNIFORM MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE CHILD’S NAME