Principal's Message Term 4 Week 9 - 2022
Dear Parents
The term is rapidly coming to a close with only one week to go! Many gatherings have been enjoyed and shared over the past week. Last Friday evening it was wonderful to see the community come together to share the Christmas spirit through song and dance at our Community Christmas Carols. On Tuesday we farewelled Fr Mark with a beautiful school Mass. On Wednesday our Year 6 students were acknowledged for their leadership at the Candle Ceremony. Wednesday evening we saw the Year 6 students presented with their graduation certificates. To finish the week, the Year 6 students participated in their adventure fun day - what a week!
Congratulations also to our guitar students who shared their talents with the school at a mini concert held on Tuesday.
Candy Canes
This is a special time of year when the gift of giving is enjoyed by everyone. While a lovely gesture, I do ask that the children refrain from sharing candy canes as we have a number of children who need to monitor their sugar intake, particularly at this time of year.
Traffic Petition to the ACT Legislative Assembly
The Harrison School P&C recently submitted a petition to the ACT Legislative Assembly seeking action on road safety around the Harrison education precinct.
The increased traffic in the area and the lack of planning for this, is causing frustrated drivers to act dangerously which is leading to an increased number of near misses and serious accidents.
The Harrison School P&C will be sharing the link to the petition with our school community, local apartment body corporates and the shop owners at Franklin shops between now and 27 March 2023. We are aiming to get as many signatures on the petition as possible so the ACT Government takes immediate action to address the multiple issues causing risk to road users, including drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.
It would be wonderful to have the support of the Mother Teresa school community in signing this petition. The link to sign the petition is below.
https://epetitions.parliament.act.gov.au/details/e-pet-040-22
2022 School Fees
School fees are now overdue. If you have not already done so, please arrange for fees to be finalised.
I have been advised by our uniform shop team that the shop will be closed in Week 10. If you are looking for uniforms for the start of 2023 please come in before the end of week 9.
God bless
Carmel Maguire