Dear Parents,

At St Angela of the Cross we are extremely lucky to have teachers who are not only high quality but who are dedicated hardworking professionals who have your child’s best interest at heart. Despite all of our efforts, at times things will go wrong for students at school. It is only natural that all children will go through some learning difficulties, relationship issue or other grievances from time to time. This is where our avenues of communication and trust and support of each other as adults and professionals is important.

Concerns need to be directed to the school at all times, if we voice our concerns as carpark gossip or through social media forms with other parents, especially in the presence or knowledge of our children we often get a different version of the reality that has or is taking place. It can also place unfair negative talk on teachers, parents and students. Our children do not benefit from gossip or innuendo, the best piece of advice is talk to the person-not about them! 

Please see the flowchart below on how to address concerns at our school.

Student Health Reminders:

Heading into the winter months and with plenty of nasty bugs about parents are reminded that students should not be sent to school if they are unwell. Like all schools we are facing staff shortages, and we all need to work together to keep our community safe. As a school we will;

• Do everything we can to maintain continuity of face-to-face learning including the increased use of casual staff. 

• Continue to make localised staffing decisions to ensure appropriate supervision can be maintained. 

• Not be able to guarantee particular staff for any cohort and student grades may be split or not have their regular teacher for a class.

Parents and Friends Meeting:

Our next Parents and Friends meeting will be held on Wednesday 26th June, 9am, in the staffroom.