Principal's Update
Thank you for the many parents, carers and family members who are able to attend our weekly school assemblies. Each class has an opportunity to host our assembly. When students take an active role in the assembly, they feel a sense of ownership over the event. This promotes pride in their school and in their achievements, which can enhance their overall engagement and motivation in school activities.
Attending assemblies and open mornings gives parents an opportunity to understand the values and activities that are central to St Benedict's Catholic School. This helps families align their support with the school’s mission and helps students feel that their school and home environments share common goals.
The staff and I realise that working parents are not able to attend all school events throughout the year. Please be assured that attending a few key events each year is more valuable than trying to attend everything.
Parent Teacher Interviews - Tuesday 25th March and Wednesday 26th March
Parent-teacher interviews at St Benedict's Catholic School are a vital way for creating a strong partnership between home and school. They offer valuable insights into a child’s academic progress, behavior, and overall well-being, while also empowering parents with the knowledge and resources to support their child’s learning journey.
Thank you to all parents and carers for their commitment of time to attend these important meetings.
Why do Catholic Schools charge school fees and levies?
To operate and provide quality learning environments, Catholic schools have fees to help us meet the shortfall in Government funding. Schools strive to keep fees as low as possible.
The term 'school fees' includes tuition fees, levies and charges. Each school assesses the school fees necessary to meet their individual school operation requirements. In doing this, they are firstly guided by the diocesan tuition fee set by the Diocesan Education Council.
School fees and levies at Townsville Catholic Education schools help ensure that the school can continue to provide a high standard of education while maintaining a safe and supportive environment for students. St Benedict’s offers various forms of support and flexible payment options to make Catholic education accessible to all. It’s important for parents to review the fee structure and reach out to the school administration if they have concerns or need assistance with payment arrangements.
God in all of life
Patrick