Thank you to the many people who attended our 140th Gala Dinner last week. It was simply stunning. I loved the atmosphere, the fun, the unity of community and… the dancing! Thank you to the P&F for your support in making this event possible, especially Morgan R (Lennox (3) and Kennedy (1)), Charmaine F (Charlotte (5) and Juliette (3)) and Sylvia T (Dion (5) and Jaymie (3)) for the countless hours you put into the planning and preparations, along with your energy, commitment and attention to detail. The night was just wonderful.

For those who were unable to attend, I have included a shortened version of my speech here below. 

What and why we should celebrate

Tonight is all about celebration, so I would like to say a few words about what and why we are celebrating… 

140 years is a very long time. Claremont College is one of the oldest Independent Schools in Sydney. There is a lot of history in this place. What I’d like to do is to take you on a journey into the past, then back to the future, and for me to share a few thoughts about what we are celebrating and why we should be celebrating.

I find it incredible that the Claremont College school community has lived and breathed, witnessed some of the most wonderful feats of human history. When you think of technology, the internet, humans on the moon, advances in medicine, scientific knowledge and understanding. We have seen women’s liberation, greater awareness of social justice issues, and the richness of life that multiculturalism has brought to Australia… yet we still have a way to go. 

Our school experienced the Australian Federation in 1901, the first of the Modern Olympics in 1896, 90 years of lego, over 80 years of Disney movies, 63 years of Barbie, 48 years and counting of Abba, 35 years of Star Wars, Ninja Turtles, football cards, Furbies, Pokemon and now the most important thing in the lives of our kids Harry Potter collectables at COLES… it’s incredible! All of these things have been loved and enjoyed as part of our school’s history. We celebrate the expanse of time and the many things that have shaped our lives over 140 years.

I also acknowledge that our school community has also lived, breathed and experienced some of the darkest of days in Human modern history. There was the Boer War at the turn in the 1890’s, WW1 and the first ANZACS, the Great Depression, WW2 and subsequent wars. There was also the Spanish Flu which is estimated to have killed 15 000 Australians and up to 100 million people world-wide. Imagine living through these things without the information and updates and communication that we receive from the internet and modern technology. We can relate to the Spanish Flu because of COVID, what would it have been like to experience a pandemic 100 years ago? I find myself wondering what it would have been like, being part of a school community during the days of Gallipoli – not knowing what was happening, seeing families receive telegrams and news about the death of family members and loved ones. Imagine the discussions in the classrooms and corridors, in our school hall, at staff meetings and P&F meetings. Imagine the conversations of parents at the school gate as they waited to collect their children. No wonder we are 140 years strong.

And we have experienced things more recently too. I clearly remember the morning of the 12th of September 2001 (now known as 9/11) and its significant impact on our school that day and for some time after.

I believe without a doubt that these significant events and episodes in human history – have made this school community what it is today. It is resilient. There is a depth of care and nurture, and connection to this school which sometimes we can take for granted. What we have at Claremont is not found in all schools. This is why we celebrate.

As I reflect on these things and much more, I acknowledge the legacy, the sacrifices and lengths that others have gone to, to make this school what it is today. We especially celebrate the contribution and service of many remarkable people over 140 years. For example, the ‘story’ of Lady Rachel Agnes Storey, her husband David, who served as local State Member for 26 years and their daughter Ruby (Kindergarten 1888 and matriculated as Prize winner of Languages and Scripture and Dux of Claremont in 1900) speaks of a life of outstanding service to the community. And no surprises, in their honour and memory to this day we have Storey House as one of our sporting houses, at Claremont College. (You can read further details of this inspiring Claremont family, in our Newsletter).

Did you know that Claremont has nearly closed its doors at least 6 times, perhaps more over the past 140 years. Once in 1947 with less than 50 students in the school, it was the P&F that came to the rescue and actually bought the school. Thank you P&F!

Over the years when tragedy has impacted a Claremont family or families, there have been silver linings. Our school community and network responds immediately, and have shown so much support and care for the students and families in need. There have been many instances in the history of our school where families and individual lives have been impacted, yet our parent community rallied around helping them to get through challenging times in their lives, bringing practical support, comfort, hope, love and faith. This is what we celebrate.

So, what have I learnt? What does our community need for the future? The world is changing rapidly and our lives move at such a fast pace. We must slow ourselves down to do something that I believe is essential… and that is to listen. To do this we need to shut out a lot of the noise that constantly bombards us,  and prioritise what’s most important. Ultimately, we have much in common…  we share similar hopes, dreams and fears for the future,  for our kids, our families, and the people we love. We celebrate what is at the heart of what it means to be human: family and friendship … ‘doing’ life together.

Out of all the things COVID has taught us, for me it’s the importance of connection. Getting alongside one another, listening, authentically listening to the stories of each other… respecting our differences, and even more than this, celebrating these differences. We must see that diversity, not sameness, is going to be one of the most important keys to working together and solving problems to create the future for our kids that we all hope and pray for.  And as corny as you may think it sounds, the other key is LOVE. The love that Jesus modelled and taught us about… to love God, to love our neighbour and to love ourselves.

I am hopeful and optimistic for the future. It is a privilege for me to work with your children and to lead this school. It is important to me that your kids come to school every day knowing that they are safe, and knowing that they are loved and valued for who they are, and to have a happy childhood. And for the future, I want them to be confident individuals who have the skills, dispositions, self-awareness, faith and an awareness of the love that I have referred to. It is love that will equip them for their life and future, a life of success, contribution, happiness and service to others.

If anything, we need to equip them with the skills and attributes that are going to be necessary for them to get us out of this mess of a planet that we have all had part in creating: the good, the bad and the ugly of it all. As an educator of 35 years, I’m often embarrassed and ashamed by what we are handing to our students. But the future can be bright and this is why we must have a school filled with joy, hope and positivity for the days ahead. Our children deserve this.

On your table is a booklet that I am very excited about, it is our Strategic Intent, 2022 to 2026. You are the first people to see this. It has taken 18 months of consultation with many groups of stakeholders to bring this together. If you participated in one of the zoom meetings last year – thank you for your input and comments. In addition, ‘Our Future 2022-2026’ is available at the office, for those who would like a copy.

I encourage you to read this and to really think about the depth of where we are heading and what we are seeking to achieve. Our Mission is to ‘INSPIRE FOR LIFE’ and our vision is to have ‘IMPACT THAT MATTERS’. It was Nelson Mandela who said this most famous quote about education…

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

This sums up why I love my job, what gives me purpose and why I love our school. Claremont College has changed the world in equipping generations of children for a life of academic success, impacting their careers and personal sphere of influence in life and beyond. This is why we celebrate!

This school has also changed the world by touching the lives of generations past. It has changed my life, my family and my (the Thomas’) world. Claremont has helped and changed the worlds of generations of parents and families. This school has impacted generations of teachers and staff too, many of whom have moved on to new schools with promotions and who now lead other schools. This school is also impacting educators around the world learning from us and our research and accessing our resources. This coming week I will be speaking at a University of Melbourne online lecture series where I have been invited to talk about how the design of our classrooms enhances teaching and student learning. Claremont College has impact. And, on the local front our school has had a significant presence and influence in the Randwick precinct for 140 years… it’s huge!

At the end of the day, Claremont College changes the world for children, your children, as they walk in the gate every morning, into their classrooms, into their learning and friendships, each and every day. What they learn and experience here, they take with them for life. And this is why together we need to be invested. This is why we are here tonight to celebrate.

Virtual ‘at the gate chat’ with Mr T

I am continuing my weekly opportunity for parents to meet with me on Wednesdays from 2:00pm-2:30pm. Everyone is welcome. Bring your questions, suggestions or ideas. Click HERE for the Zoom link. 

If you have a specific question, it would be appreciated if you could send it my way in advance HERE, but otherwise, feel free to join without an RSVP. 

Announcements For Our Dads

Calling our Alumni Fathers 

I would love to take the opportunity to meet with you in September and to hear your reminiscences about your time here as a student of Claremont College. I am currently working with a historian who is bringing together the stories of the past. We will meet at school one workday evening after work (TBC). My plan is to order some pizzas and spend a couple of hours sharing your memories and recollections. Please register HERE. Following registration I will send out a meeting poll to work out a mutually suitable time for us all.

Dads at the Diggers

Save the date for a Fathering Project Event which will be held at the Coogee Diggers Club, 7pm, on Monday 19 September. These gatherings for Claremont fathers provide a good opportunity to meet others, be connected to our school community, and to participate in a discussion around our kids, their education and parenting. Everyone is very welcome, including friends who may have their kids at other schools.

Strength and Courage 

Here’s a great verse to ponder from Psalm 31v24

“Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord”

May God’s peace and a sense of His presence with you, give you strength and courage in whatever circumstances you find yourself in this week. His love and goodness are with you! 

Doug Thomas
Principal

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We have been advised by Randwick City Council they have received numerous complaints of parents queuing up Coogee Bay Road as far back as Belmore Road during after school pick up. This is blocking access to Coogee Bay Road and residents have advised that when the queue flows back into Belmore Road, they cannot access Coogee Bay Road at all and that this happens on regular occasions (particularly when it’s wet).

Please DO NOT arrive early to pick up your children, as this has a flow on impact for other road users. If parents and carers are stopping at a point that causes access to be blocked, they need to move past the location and return when the queue is flowing. Obstructing the road (without a reasonable excuse) is an offence and while they may feel they have an excuse, arriving early to collect a child may not hold up in court. This issue is not something that can be enforced by council rangers, it’s a traffic offence that is enforced by NSW police.

AND PLEASE DO NOT JUMP THE TRAFFIC QUEUE OR DO U-TURNS ON COOGEE BAY ROAD. These actions are simply dangerous, careless, rude and inconsiderate of others.

Please consider other road users in relation to this matter

This week, your child participated in a Student Engagement survey. The survey draws on William Glasser's research on Choice Theory (Glasser, 1998). Glasser argues that people are motivated by a never-ending quest to satisfy 5 basic needs: to love and belong, to be powerful, to be free, to have fun and to survive. At Claremont we have summarised these as happiness, freedom, self worth, belonging and survival.

We believe that when our staff know your child holistically and how they learn, your child will flourish both academically and pastorally. This is not only one of the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) standards within the teaching profession, it also aligns our school's mission and vision. By knowing each individual child, teachers can tap into their strengths and interests and in turn, increase students' motivation and engagement in their learning (Cherif, 2011). Your child's child's perspective will be better understood by their teaching team. Hattie (2009) also tells us that student feedback helps improve teaching practice. Asking your child questions about their engagement with school will not only send a message that we recognise and value their views on their schooling, but that they can also influence their own school experiences (Cook-Sather, 2006). 

"Listening to Student Voice is a powerful way for teachers, school leaders and education researchers to systematically look inside the 'black box' of learning from the perspective of the learner" (Black & Wiliam, 1998).

Larissa Cameron
Deputy Principal

The return to school for Term 3 coincides with a significant rise of COVID-19 infections, as well as ongoing flu, colds and respiratory illness. With this in mind, we will continue to provide our school community with timely updates, maintain our high standards of health and hygiene practices and expectations, and ask you to not hesitate getting in touch with us if you need to discuss your family context or any concerns/questions. 

As the children return to school, our safety measures will remain in place, including:

• Students and staff staying home if they are unwell, and parents refraining from visiting the school if unwell
• The wearing of face masks is highly encouraged.
• Good personal hygiene practices
• Vaccinations up to date (including flu shots)
• The ventilation of our spaces
• Physical distancing and the consideration of how events and gatherings are held

Should this current COVID-19 wave escalate, we will update you with necessary information as it comes our way.

Mrs Alanna James & Mr Doug Thomas

Lady Storey’s birth name was Rachel Agnes Doig. She was born on 6 January 1864. In 1883 she married David Storey, a young Irishman. Rachel soon gave birth to Ruby Evelyn. David and Rachel built Sherbrook in Randwick, 20 Coogee Bay Road: home for Ruby and her four brothers.

Sherbrook House

Sir David Storey and Lady Storey succeeded in business, politics and community service: for 26 years he was the member for Randwick in the NSW Legislative Assembly and a Cabinet Minister. Lady Storey lived for her family and the Red Cross among many other charitable causes.

Sir David Storey and Lady Storey

Lady Storey became one of the ‘best-known women in the state’. She was the Founder and President of the Randwick Branch of the Red Cross, and Commander of the Randwick Veteran Affairs Department. Each year her Branch raised £100. She was a member of the Executive for 15 years; president of the Forum Club for 3 years; a member of the Victoria League; a member of the League of Loyal Women, (formed to scrutinise government spending) and the Royal Empire Association. For over 50 years she worshipped at the Randwick Presbyterian Church. She convinced the Claremont Old Girls Union to raise money for a cot at the Children’s Hospital raising thousands of pounds.

The Old Girl: Ruby Storey in Red Cross Uniform

Ruby Storey entered Kindergarten at Claremont in 1888 and matriculated in 1900. She was Dux and won the prize for Languages and Scripture. Like her mother, Ruby was active in community work, endlessly knitting clothing to send to the soldiers in Gallipoli and France.

In 1914 she was the honorary secretary of the Red Cross Randwick Branch while her mother was the chair. For the following 53 years she organised fetes, fancy dress balls, dinners, musicals, knitting and sewing, harbour tours and gifts of cakes and flowers for the Children’s Hospital.

Ruby Storey: third from the left at the Randwick Red Cross Stall, First Australia Day 30 July 1915

Ruby described herself as “her mother’s spare part.” Despite her life of fundraising and social organisation, she claimed, Really, I’m nobody and I don’t do anything interesting. Rare humility. On at least one occasion she organised a Gala Ice Cabaret, at the Glaciarium. The proceeds went to homes for “delicate” children: a euphemism for tuberculosis. She organised a half-holiday at the Coogee Preparatory School: the boys raised £148 for the Red Cross. The following year they raised £450! Ruby and her mother were also chiefly concerned with looking after the comfort of the wounded soldiers in Randwick General Hospital in the 1920s-30s.

Ruby was appointed MBE in 1936 and won the Florence Nightingale Medal in 1949 for services to the Red Cross, one of 36 awards worldwide. In particular, she supported Shuna, in Leura, a preventorium (tuberculosis hospital) for convalescent soldiers’ daughters. The Shuna home was the first of hundreds established around the world with some 16 million members.

Both mother and daughter devoted their lives of community service. Ruby did not marry because this was her calling.

Ruby Storey

Photographs courtesy of the State Library of NSW

Vic Branson
1 August 2022

I have a right to be safe AND I have a responsibility to behave in a safe manner.

Mrs Larissa Cameron
Deputy Principal

Congratulations to the following students who received either a Gold Certificate or Pennant at Monday’s Merit Assembly:

Gold Certificates

Year 1 - Anthony G, Barbara G, Christopher P, Madeline A, Zachary Z
Year 2 - Camille C, Aidan W
Year 4 - Mateo H, Magnus R
Year 5 - Charlotte F, Hosea W

Pennants

Year 3 - Amber O

Thank you to our Term 2 Grade Captains for a job well done and congratulations to the following children who have been elected for Term 3 and who received their badges at assembly on Monday. We are sure that these children will do their best as they assist their teacher and classmates.

Kindy - Jayden X, Claire L, William B, Maddie L
Year 1 - Lana R, Christopher P, Barbara G, Madeleine A
Year 2 - Aidan W, Florence N, Rosie McC, Chloe H
Year 3 - Finlay P, Esther l, Harriet K, Aleksander P
Year 4 - Charlie H, Christopher W, Peter T, Angela L
Year 5 - Lachlan C, Ned L, Isla B, Angus B
Year 6 - All of Yr 6 are Grade Captains!

2022 Term 3

Term 4

P&F Meeting

Our next P&F Meeting will be held on Wednesday 10 August at 7:30pm in the school hall. 

All parents are welcome, if you would like to attend please email the P&F at pfinfo@claremont.nsw.edu.au 

140th Gala Dinner

Claremont College 140th Gala Dinner held last Saturday was a wonderful evening where parents and staff came together to celebrate and reflect on 140 years of Claremont College, an incredible milestone. Held at the Royal Randwick Racecourse, after the past few years of lockdowns and restrictions it was nice to bring out the evening gowns, party attire, suits and tuxedos and enjoy the evening. The venue looked amazing, the lucky door prize and raffle were fun (congratulations to the winners). The DJ with the roaming saxophonist and bongo drum player had the dance floor grooving and I have to mention that there was a queue for the photobooth! Thank you to Claremont who generously gifted all attendees with a commemorative 140 years stemless wine glass, a lovely keepsake from the evening. 

Thank you to Greg T (Archie, Yr 5) who was fantastic as MC, keeping all the formalities running with a great sense of humour and kept liking the event to a wedding since we had speeches and a cake! 

Mr Thomas reflected on Claremont College being one of the oldest schools in Sydney and what it has lived through over the past 140 years, many major world events such as World Wars and the great depression to name a few. He reflected on the importance of our community, how it is one of depth and richness and has shown love and care through some tough situations. 

Claremont College has a rich history and our community is special and unique. I am grateful to be part of a community where deep connections are made between staff members, children and parents which last well beyond the Claremont years. May we continue to be a community who know and care for each other. 

Lastly, a massive thank you to the organisers, Morgan R (Lennox (Yr 3), Kennedy (Yr 1)), VP of fundraising, Sylvia T (Dion (Yr 5) and Jaymie (Yr 3)) and Charmaine F (Charlotte (Yr 5) and Juliette (Yr 3) our Year 5 grade representatives who worked so tirelessly to organise this event over the last few months to make it a truly memorable evening. 

Melisse Lee
P&F President

School Athletics Carnival Permission

St George Girls High school in Kogarah is once again offering their highly regarded MindQuest program after three long years. Thirty-three exciting courses for gifted and talented students in Years 1 to Year 6 will be provided on Saturday 17 September, and Sunday 18 September, from 9:30am to 3:30pm. The course fee for the program is $230. A list of courses is provided on the MindQuest website. If you are interested in registering your child, or would like to know more about this event, please collect a brochure from the Claremont office. It is anticipated that many of the courses will be full before the closing date, Friday 19 August. 

Renee De Rossi
Head of Learning

Kindergarten Learning Festival

Today we celebrated 100 Days of Kindergarten at our Learning Festival. To mark 100 days, students dressed as centenarians and completed 100 themed activities. Our parents and special visitors were treated to beautiful voices and groovy dance moves as we performed ‘Jesus Loves Me’ and ‘Ain't No Mountain High Enough’. 

Here are some of our highlights:

‘I loved having my mum and dad come in to help me find all the numbers hiding in the classroom.’ Henry C

‘I love pastoral care groups. And now I have been at school for 100 days, I have learned everything.’ Jonathan M

‘I loved singing in front of my parents.’ Abigail L

‘For my first day of school I was only learning a little bit but now that I have been here for 100 days I am learning a LOT.’ Miami L

‘In Kindergarten I have made so many friends! It’s so good.’ Ava P

Thank you to all of the parents and special visitors that joined us. We hope you had as much fun as we did!  

Mrs Stephanie Affleck, Mrs Jesse Hitchen, Mrs Lina Gonzalez, Mrs Susan Nicolaides and Mrs Sally Durek
Kindergarten Teaching Team

Year 3 Science - Earth, Sun and Moon

Year 3 has been learning about the movement of the sun, Earth and moon.

We enjoyed acting out the orbits of the moon around the Earth, and the Earth around the sun using various balls.

Year 3 Learning Festival

Dear Year 3 Parents,

We are excited to be able to invite Year 3 parents to our Learning Festival this term. Please save the date for a celebration of your child’s learning this year. Our Learning Festival will be on Wednesday 10 August 2022, 2pm-3pm. 

We hope to see you there!

Miss Sinead Kelly, Mrs Adelaide Marquet, Mrs Darren Oen, Mrs Michelle Parker & Mrs Nicole Nunn
Year 3 Teaching Team

Solar Buddies

Today, the year 4 students have built portable solar lights for children in other countries without electricity. They accompanied these portable lights with a letter to their SolarBuddy. This incursion addressed the role of renewable energy in tackling the global issues of energy poverty. 

Thank you to Origin Energy Foundation for making this experience possible. Origin Energy Foundation is a philanthropic foundation focused on helping young Australians achieve in education. Their team supports education programs that help young people, including those living in regional, rural and remote Australia. Fully trained volunteers supported this program which has enriched the students lives with real world learning and it is aligned with the Australian Curriculum.

‘It was fun to put together the lights. I learnt that some other countries don't have electricity like we do.’ Emily M 

‘I liked building the lights and I learnt how some people don't have access to electricity so we made some lights for them.‘ Sam E

‘I learned about the energy poverty that happens in some countries and how lucky we are to have energy.’ Joanna Y

Mrs Hannah Davis, Mrs Emily Crerar, Miss Josie Alexander, Mrs Carol Giles, Mrs Nicole Nunn & Ms Sinead Kelly
Year 4 Teaching Team

New Fiction Titles To The Collection

This entertaining book is written by David Walliams, OBE, English actor, comedian and best selling children’s author. What is very special about this particular copy is that it is signed by David Walliams. It was kindly donated to the school library by Mae in Year 2. David Walliams is so popular with all our students so this is a very special book. David’s handwriting has been admired by many students over the last week!

This book was the follow up book to the three volumes of The World’s Worst Children. These ten tales of the world’s most splendidly sinister teachers will be enjoyed by all. The colourful illustrations are by the very talented Tony Ross.

This hilarious book tells ten tales of the world’s craziest pets. Good pets, bad pets, and supervillain pets will entertain all children who read this latest book from Walliams. Every story is illustrated in vibrant colour by Adam Stower.

Mrs Susan Kesur
Librarian Assistant

Key Dates

Important Dates for Term 3 

Claremont Athletics Carnival  @ Hensley Athletics Field
Friday 19 August

IPSHA Athletics Championships @ Homebush 
Monday 29 August 

Claremont Athletics Carnival

The Claremont Athletics Carnival will be held on Friday 19 August at Hensley Athletics Field. It will be great to have a ‘proper’ carnival with parents attending for the first time in a long time due to COVID. Years 2-6 will attend for the whole day, while Kindy and Year 1 will only attend for a small part of the day to compete in sprint races and novelty events.

Please see the attached Event note for all the details including a link to register/give permission. 

School Athletics Carnival Event Note

In order for the day to run well, there are a large number of roles that need to be filled… More roles than we actually have staff to fill. As such, we are hugely grateful for the Claremont parent community and your willingness to help out at these sorts of events. In order to help preparations for the carnival, if you are able to offer assistance on the day (particularly if you have some background or experience in athletics carnivals), please fill out the following FORM to express your interest. It is likely that most roles on the day will involve field events e.g. measuring long jump, shot put etc. 

Claremont Champions

Congratulations to Riley T (Year 4) whose cricket club recently rounded out the 21/22 cricket season with their annual presentation night. Riley & his team had a great cricket season, finishing on top of the U10’s comp for their division. They went on to win the grand final and become premiers for their club. On top of receiving a premiership medal & shirt, Riley was also awarded best batsman and best fielder in his team. Well done, Riley!

Mr Joel Geering
Head of Sport and PDHPE

If your child uses the school bus, or you would like to register to use the school bus, for Term 3, please complete the registration form by CLICKING HERE. Please note that the buses are only able to carry 24 passengers each, and also service certain areas.  If you have any questions in relation to the school bus service, please email bus@claremont.nsw.edu.au

Dear Parents,

These school sports and co-curricular groups were photographed on 2 May and 3 May:

• Band
• House Captains
• Whole School (Waving)
• Captains and Prefects
• Junior String Ensemble
• Year 6 Muck Up
• Choir
• Senior String Ensemble

You can now view and purchase the group images listed above together with any individual or class images from this year or previous years. 

Images can be viewed by visiting www.advancedlife.com.au entering the code: 537 6V3 2EM and clicking on “Group Photos”. Please note the discount will be automatically applied at checkout.

Important

• Sports and co-curricular group photos can only be purchased online, PLEASE DO NOT return payment to your school
• If your child's group or team is scheduled to be photographed at a later date, you will receive an additional email notification when the images are ready to be ordered
• Photos will be returned to your school for distribution approximately six weeks after the discounted early order period has closed
• Past years' photographs including sports, co-curricular and representative groups are also available at your school's advancedorder and your child's advancedyou photo sites

Also, if you did not purchase your child’s photos and would now like to place an order, please follow the details above. If you have any questions, please contact advancedlife directly.

advancedlife would like to express our appreciation to Claremont College for placing your trust in us. Please remember we offer a 100% money-back guarantee on our products to ensure your peace of mind. We would also love to receive your feedback or resolve any issues you may experience, to ensure your satisfaction. If you have any questions, comments or feedback relating to your advancedlife experience, please contact us at www.advancedlife.com.au/contact

TeamKids Term 3 Week 3 Newsletter

Click HERE to read the TeamKids newsletter.

Term 3 Bookings

A reminder for ALL families to book and verify their bookings for Term 3. Also, if your child is away or will not be attending a pre-booked session, please assist by contacting Customer Service to cancel your booking on the day. Please note this has an impact on the service’s staffing for each session. 

Please visit www.teamkids.com.au to secure your spot! or call Customer Service on 1300 035 000.

We would like to make you aware that the NSW Government has given parents a $500 voucher to use at childcare centres. This is applicable to TeamKids and we encourage you to take advantage of this great scheme. Follow the instructions on the NSW Service website to apply. Then email or bring in the QR code on your voucher so we can scan and redeem it for you. This will be credited to your account to use until June 2023.

Out of Stock Items

Please note that the white sport polos in sizes 8, 10 and 12 are currently out of stock. We are currently waiting for new stock to arrive and all orders will be dispatched when the stock arrives. 

The Uniform Shop is run by Ranier on the school premises during school terms on the following days:

Monday: 2:30pm – 5:30pm
Wednesday: 8:00am - 11:00am 

Methods of Payment: Cash, EFTPOS, MasterCard and Visa

For new students, fittings are by appointment. Simply book online at ww.shop.ranier.com.au

The Uniform Shop is located within the main body of the School. Please access the Clothing Pool via Coogee Bay Road lower side gate.

CONTACT

Email: claremont@ranier.com.au 
Phone: 9213 0720

Responses will be provided during opening hours.

Note: The website can answer most of your questions at www.shop.ranier.com.au

For more immediate assistance, head office details are:

Online: ranier.com.au/contact
Email: custservice@ranier.com.au
Phone: 02 8337 7290