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Year 5, 2024
In a few short months your daughter will commence Year 5 at St Rita's College and we look forward to welcoming your family as an important member of our College community.
We understand that the transition to a new school can be met with a mix of emotions for both students and parents, so we have prepared the following information to help ease these concerns and prepare families and students for the exciting learning journey ahead.
Orientation Handbook

The Orientation Handbook provides families with a host of important College information:
- Important dates and onboarding information
- Key staff contacts
- College account credentials, student care information and support accounts
- Boutique (Uniform Shop) information and ordering
- Technology device information and ordering
- Stationery information and ordering
- Curriculum information
- Cocurricular Activities
- Fee information
- Transport options
- Pantry (Tuckshop) ordering
- College expectations and procedures
- General information about the College
- Community involvement
- Campus map
We recommend keeping this book in a handy place until you are familiar with College provisions and routines.
Onboarding Checklist
Activate your College Account

Over the coming weeks all parents and guardians will receive an email containing onboarding instructions and login credentials for your St Rita’s College parent account.
Once created, this account will allow access to various College systems including:
- MySRC (Learning Management System and Parent Portal)
- College Mobile App
- College Community Portal
Your daughter's student information will be populated ahead of the new academic year.
Should you have any questions or experience trouble logging in please contact the St Rita’s College IT Team via helpdesk@stritas.qld.edu.au
Update your Contact Details

It is important that parents and guardians always keep their contact details up to date, and advise the College of any changes to home and/or work email addresses and telephone numbers. If a parent or guardian needs to be contacted urgently due to illness or accident, telephone is used.
You can update your details via our MySRC portal.
Please note: you may only do this once your MySRC login and password are released to you. Account activation information will be sent directly to your inbox.
Once your College account is activated, you can review and update your details via MySRC and also ensure emergency contacts are up to date on Operoo (see below).
Place Stationery Order - Due Friday 17 November 2023

Stationery and workbook requirements are published on the MK Educational Supplies website. If your child already has the required equipment, you do not need to purchase new equipment. The workbooks, however, must be purchased.
Instructions to place order:
- At the top of the MK Educational Supplies website select St Rita’s College and your child’s Year level, select Girl, then View Book List.
- Place a tick beside your child’s relevant subjects and tick beside A: General Stationary Requirements (additional to items for selected subjects). Please select all subjects and purchase all equipment listed for your daughter's year level.
- Show Subjects: to reveal the required equipment and workbooks.
Stationery and workbook orders are due Friday 17 November 2023.
*Please note: Year 5 students do not require textbooks.
Nominated delivery dates will be shown at the top of the order form and emailed to you at the time of ordering.
- Home delivery will be from Monday 11 December. A tracking number will be provided once the order is dispatched.
- Store collection is from Monday 11 December - Saturday 23 December only, between 9.00am to 5.00pm (9.00am to 2.00pm Saturday).
The stationery items listed are the minimum requirements. Parents and Guardians are welcome to purchase suppliers other than MK Educational Supplies. Where brand, style or model is noted, this exact item must be purchased.
Book a Uniform Fit Out Appointment - 8-12 January 2024

Boutique Appointments
8 -12 January 2024
All new Year 5 students must make a uniform fit out appointment at the College Boutique (Uniform Shop).
If you have twins commencing in Year 5 please book separate consecutive appointments for each student.
Please click here to book your Boutique appointment - Year 5 students only.
Should you have any Boutique questions please contact boutique@stritas.qld.edu.au
Technology Device Program

The College operates a school-managed technology device program for students in Year 5.
Students will receive their device in class during the second week of Term 1, 2024. Teaching and IT staff will conduct safe use of technology and familiarity workshops with students.
This device will be a loan device for Years 5 and 6, with an annual fee being included in the Technology Levy over the two-year period.
Cocurricular Music

All new students wishing to enrol in the Music program at St Rita's College are to complete a Music Enrolment Form.
A separate application should be completed for each instrument to be studied.
All lessons and ensemble rehearsals will commence in Week 2, Term 1 2024.
Please see the College Schedule of Fees for current Music fees.
For further information, please contact the Music Department via music@stritas.qld.edu.au
Cocurricular Sport

All Year 5 students wishing to enrol in the Term 1 2024 Sports program at St Rita's College are to complete a Sport Offerings Enrolment Form. Please click here to complete a Sport Nomination form.
This form contains trials, training and fee information on the following Term 1 offerings:
- Touch Football BMTA (Club) and CaSSSA
- Tennis Development Program and CaSSSA
- Swimming
Nominations close Wednesday 1 November 2023.
For further information, please contact the Sports Department via sport@stritas.qld.edu.au
City District Swimming Nominations
Nominations are now open for City Districts Swimming Trials for 10-12 Years. Year 5 & 6 students only. Recommended Qualifying Times for 10-12Yrs.
Trials will be held on Wednesday 7 February at Lawnton Pool.
Nominations will close on Tuesday 23 January at 3.00pm.
St Rita’s College will be entering netball teams into the DPNA Club competition, held on Saturdays.
10 Years Trials will be held on Monday 15 January from 9.00am-11.00am.
Other Cocurricular Opportunities

Debating
An invitation to debate will be advertised in Term 1, 2024 and teams will be formed in the first two weeks of the school year.
For further information, please contact Debating Coordinator, Mrs Lorraine Specogna via debating@stritas.qld.edu.au
Speech and Communication
Private and small group Speech and Communication tuition is available during school hours on a rotational timetable. Fees apply as set by the Tutor and are billed and payable through the College accounts.
For further information, please contact Ms Hannah Jones via speech@stritas.qld.edu.au
Set Up an Operoo Profile

Operoo is an online consent form and care information platform used to manage health and safety information for our students.
Though the Operoo platform, parents can update student medical information providing College staff with instant access to the most accurate emergency information to assist us in providing care for your daughter. Operoo is also an electronic version of the paper-based forms previously filled in for excursions, camps, etc.
New Families
New parents and guardians will receive an email invitation from the College to join Operoo and to enter student details. The information you enter will only be visible to relevant staff tasked with the care of your daughter and is managed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Please note: Operoo accounts for new families will be created in early November and will be sent directly to your inbox with log in details.
Continuing Families
Existing student profiles remain the same.
Respond to Operoo Requests
Once you have set up your Operoo profile you will be notified to complete a variety of online consent forms and care information requests including:
- Camp permission forms
- Ensure contact details and emergency contact information is up to date
- Information update for Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA)
Parents should not delay in responding to an Operoo request. Matters communicated through Operoo are generally permission-based requests and should be attended to promptly. Response requests from Operoo will continue to be sent to your inbox, on a very frequent basis, until you have attended to the matter.
Download the QKR! App

Qkr! (Pronounced “Quicker”) is a safe, secure and easy way to order school items using a mobile phone or tablet. It allows parents and guardians to pay for Pantry (Tuckshop) and Boutique (Uniform Shop) items using a credit or debit card without pre-loading funds to a third party account.
Download the Qkr! App from the App Store or Google Play and register an account to create student profiles. Note: You may already have a QKR! Account as the platform operates across schools.
Qkr! App instructions can be accessed here.
Please note: new families to the College require your daughter's Student ID number to set up your Qkr! account. This information will be available in the new year via MySRC. To locate your daughter's Student ID number click on the information found under 'My Students'.
FACTS Online Payment Portal

The College uses the online payment system, FACTS, for fee payment management.
The FACTS online portal will allow you to establish a payment plan for school fees that suits your circumstances. These options will include Direct Debit and Credit Card payments (weekly, fortnightly, monthly, by Term, bi-annually or annually), or Third Party payment options (for example, payment by another person on your behalf). The system also provides alerts and information to help you manage your payment plan over time. FACTS will also notify parents of any new cocurricular charges to your account, with your payment plan automatically being adjusted and eliminating the need for one-off payments or playing catch up at the end of the school year.
New Families
New families to the College will receive an email invitation to the FACTS online payment portal where you can set up your account. This will be sent in January 2024. FACTS provide dedicated phone support within Australia to assist you in the establishment of your account and with any ongoing enquiries.
Continuing Families
Continuing family accounts remain the same. Families who have an existing account with FACTS will have their additional student automatically uploaded.
Fees
Fees are issued annually in January and are due and payable within 30 days. You may elect to pay your fees in full, up front, or periodically by semester, term, monthly, fortnightly or weekly. All cocurricular activities, camps and excursions are invoiced by Term.
Those looking to finance fees over an extended period of time might like to use Edstart. If for any reason you experience difficulty paying your account please contact the Business Manager, Mr Ed Gleeson, as soon as possible on (07) 3862 1615.
College Communication

MySRC
The College uses the student learning management system and parent portal, MySRC, to keep students and parents informed. Each parent and guardian has a unique login and your personal login credentials are issued to you via email.
Once logged in to MySRC you will be able to view:
- Your child’s timetable, classes and teacher email addresses.
- Due dates for assessable work for each subject, with feedback on the assessment where relevant.
- Continuous Reporting information.
- Information on cocurriculuar activities and schedules.
- Your own contact details for checking (and updating if required).
- Your child’s House information.
- College News and the College Calendar.
- Links to useful College information.
- Parent support groups you can join (click Join a Group or Activity from the side menu)
St Rita’s College App
The St Rita’s College App is available on Google Play for Android and Apple App Store for iOS. Please download in January so you do not miss any start of year notifications.
It is essential that all parents and guardians download the app on their mobile phones. Once downloaded, you can manage your notification settings and tailor your Year level and Cocurricular subscriptions to your child. Please ensure push notifications are turned on in settings so you don’t miss out on any important notices.
Verbis Newsletter
Verbis is the College newsletter, published online each fortnight and distributed through the College App and MySRC. Parents and Guardians are asked to read the newsletter every fortnight as it is a key source of important information for the whole school community.
Important Dates
Primary Years Drop Off Afternoon - Monday 22 January 2024

New Starters Drop Off Afternoon
Monday 22 January 2024
2.00pm - 3.00pm
41 Enderley Road, Clayfield Qld 4011
To support a smooth transition on the first day of school, we invite Year 5 students to bring in their resources on Monday 22 January between the times of 2.00pm - 3.00pm. Your daughter's class teacher will email you in January to provide you with a half an hour timeframe to drop-off within this time.
Please bring books, stationery and pencils etc
First Day of School - Tuesday 23 January 2024

Tuesday 23 January - Years 5, 7, 11 and 12 students commence
Wednesday 24 January - Years 6, 8, 9 and 10 students commence
First day of Year 5 - Tuesday 23 January 2024
Primary Teachers and Year 11 students will welcome Year 5 students at the Enderley Road front gates from 7:50am.
Year 11 students will support Year 5 students to find their class, make friends and play before school.
Year 5 students will only need to bring their school bag, lunchbox, water bottle and hat – all of their stationery and books will have been dropped off the previous day.
Additional Resources
School TV

The St Rita’s College School TV platform provides resources to support the parenting of young people.
SchoolTV resources assist parents and guardians to start conversations on topics that are sometimes awkward or difficult to tackle and help build relationships, foster connections, enable understanding and break down barriers to navigate a pathway towards better mental health and wellbeing for young people.
Through the St Rita’s College School TV platform parents and guardians can access research, videos, fact sheets, books, apps, websites and other resources from leading specialists and organisations on a range of topics.
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