From the Principal's Desk
Last Wednesday, the NSW Premier announced that the stay at home (lockdown) orders for Greater Sydney, including Wollongong and Shellharbour, will remain in place for another two weeks until Friday 30 July 2021. While this is not the news we hoped for, please be assured we are well prepared to support the continued wellbeing, learning and faith formation of students for as long as remote learning is in place.
During this time, we will continue to provide daily online learning for K-4 using Seesaw and Years 5-6 on Google Classroom. In keeping with the Premier's strong message that everyone who can stay at home should stay at home, we are working to minimise the number of staff on-site at school each day. If you are able to keep your child home, we strongly encourage you to do so.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the St Francis of Assisi school community for the wonderful support that has been given to our staff as they have transitioned from face to face learning to remote learning. You have been patient and understanding, and this has been very much appreciated. I would also like to congratulate and acknowledge the great work that our staff and parents are doing to keep the continuity of faith and learning for our students.
It's important that you don’t feel overwhelmed by the work your children are being asked to complete; just do what you can. Remember, we are all doing our best under the circumstances. Teachers are available to support you and your children and can walk you through any issues that may arise. Thank you for understanding the importance of these measures in keeping our students, staff and school community safe during this time.
Please join us in praying for our political leaders, frontline health workers and those who are sick, as well as a quick resolution to the unfolding COVID-19 situation in NSW.
