Winter Uniform

Winter Uniform Changeover

In Term 2 we changeover to our winter uniform.  Officially this will happen on Monday 13th May.  Children are free to transition over the coming weeks leading up to the official changeover, taking into account the weather.

Hoodies and Soft Shell Jackets will be available for purchase in the Clothing Pool.

School Photos

School Photo Day is on M0nday 13th May 2024.  We will have a catchup day  on 21st May for those that aren't present on the photo day. More information will be sent out via the portal next week in regards to ordering.

We will also be contacting our parents in regards to photo consent for this as well.  More details will follow.

Prep 2025

Our Prep 2025 Enrolment Interviews have started.  If you have a child or know of someone who has a child due to start Prep next year (2025) and haven't filled out an Enrolment Application please do so ASAP.

Whooping Cough (pertussis)

We have been made aware there has been an increased number of whoooping cough cases in our community.  Please see the link for information about whooping cough.

The Chronicle Prep Photos

School Fees

Reminder: School Fees have been emailed to parents, if you have not received this please phone the office. 

If you are wanting the 3% discount on your school fees, they must be paid by the end of Term 1.

BPAY is now available as a Payment Option, please click on this link for details.

School Fees

School Fees have been emailed out this week to our families.  If you have not received these, please contact the office.

School Zone Advice from Department of Transport and Main Roads

Grandparents Day - Monday 25th March

School Traffic and Parking

A friendly reminder to all families to obey the road rules during drop off and pick up times, in particular parking along Campbell Street.  We have had several families receive fines from the Toowoomba Regional Council for parking with tyres on the footpath. There is a car that patrols the streets and takes digital images of cars that are parked illegally.

Please be mindful when parking on the street, that your children are able to exit the car in a safe manner, not directly onto the roadway.

We are regularly contacted by locals to express concerns regarding traffic on Curzon, Campbell and Mackenzie Streets during afternoon pick up time.  If you cannot get into the pickup zone, please do not wait on the roadway, do a lap around the block as you are blocking other traffic making their way along Curzon and Campbell Streets.

Please be aware the Bus Zone on Campbell Street is timed 3-4pm.  Do not park in the area at these times.

We have been contacted by the businesses at Mackenzie Row shops to remind our families not to use the available parks unless you are shopping there.

Can we also reiterate that at the pick up and drop off zone, children are required to be able to exit and enter the vehicle by themselves.  If your child is unable to get themselves and their belongings out of the car, parents are to park their vehicle in the carpark and assist your child.

School drop off and pick up times are very busy, please be considerate of our neighbours and other motorists, as well as keeping the safety of our children at the forefront.

DROP OFF AND PICK UP ZONE

Our Campbell St drop off/pick up zone (Polding Place) is designed to keep traffic moving as smoothly and safely as possible. To ensure this is achieved please note the following key points: 

  • The Curzon St frontage and the Campbell St bus stop gate are not supervised drop off zones. Please use Polding Place. 
  • We ask adults not to get out of their car to assist students into or out of the car. If this is necessary, we ask that you park and come and collect your child/ren.  
  • Display a name tag in your car to aid in recognition 
  • Encourage your child/ren to be watching for your car in the afternoon and get in as quickly as possible. 

Thank you for your support in keeping our students safe. 

PICK UP ZONE NAME LABELS

To All Year 1 parents and new families with children in Years 2 -6, if you are intending on using the pick up zone and require a name tag to display on your dash (see image below), please fill out the form below.  These will be handed out to students by Friday 2nd February.

Pick up zone name tag form

School Fees

School fees will be emailed to Families Friday 2nd February, from the Mater Dei Accounts email address, please keep an eye out for this.

Late arrival / early departure procedure

Our day begins at 8:30am, with teachers marking their rolls at this time.  If children arrive after 8:30am, they are to sign in at the office and then proceed to their classroom.   

If your child needs to leave school early, they are required to sign out at the office with a parent or guardian.

It is a legal requirement for correct roll marking and accurate Attendance Records.

Clothing Pool

The Clothing Pool will be open Tuesday 30th January from 8 to 8:30am and Thursday 1st February from 3 to 3:30pm next week.  The days may change the following week depending on our wonderful Parent volunteers availability, so please keep an eye on our school calendar for updates.

Medical conditions and/or consent to administer medication at Mater Dei

While the main role of the school is to provide education, we want to work with you to keep your child healthy and safe. Please inform the school if your child has any medical conditions as well as any changes to medical needs. We require copies of any documentation surrounding your child(s) medical needs such as letter from GP and/or Action Plan.  

For any medication to be administered at school or during school-related activities the medication must be it its original container with intact packaging and our ‘Mater Dei Student Medication Administration Form 2024’ must be completed. This includes common over the counter medication such as ointments, ibuprofen, antihistamines, etc. 

For further information please see our ‘Medication & Medical Conditions at Mater Dei 2024’ document on the parent portal where you will also find a copy of our ‘Mater Dei Student Medication Administration Form 2024’. 

Mobile Phone and Smart Watch Policy

As per Toowoomba Catholic Schools and State Government Policy, students are not able to have access to mobile phones during the school day. If students need to bring a mobile phone to school, it must be handed to the office upon arrival, and collected after the conclusion of the school day. 

Students may have smart watches, however these must have all notifications disabled / be set to school mode. If this is not possible, they are to be treated as a mobile device and handed into the school office. 

Booklists

2024 Booklists and details on how to order can be found on our website or by clicking here.  

Notice of Intention 2024

We are about to begin the process of class allocations for 2024.  To assist with our planning we need to know accurate student numbers.  If your child will not be returning to Mater Dei in 2024 and you have not yet communicated this with the school could you please let us know, via email, addressed to the Principal as soon as possible. MaterDei@twb.catholic.edu.au


School Fees

The Term 4 Statements will be sent out on Monday 23rd October.  The email will be send from the Mater Dei Accounts address (MATAccounts@twb.catholic.edu.au), please check your Junk Mail, if you have not received it please contact the office.  2023 School Fees are due on the 4th November.  

Road Works - Margaret and Mackenzie Streets Intersection

Margaret and Mackenzie Streets Intersection Upgrade Works

Toowoomba Regional Council would like to advise that works will commence on the Margaret and Mackenzie Streets intersection upgrade in mid-to-late September 2023 and is expected to take 3 months to complete (weather permitting). 

The project is funded under the Australian Government’s Black Spot Program and will deliver safety improvements including traffic signals, bicycle awareness zones and kerb and channel works. 

To allow for safe construction, road closures will be required throughout the works.  Electronic billboards will be used to notify road users of closures and detour signage will be in place.

If travelling to or from school in that direction during term 4, please travel safely through the work area and follow all signage. 

Some preliminary water main works will also be carried out during August, with detours in place where required. 

Thank you for your patience while construction is underway. 

Trivia Night

School Photos have arrived

School Photos have been delivered.

The teachers will hand them out to their classes over the coming days.

2023 Non-Government Schools Census collection notice

Each year the Australian Government collects certain information about our school, staff and student body. This year it occurs on Friday 4 August 2023. For more information regarding your privacy and what is collected, please see the attached flyer.