AROUND THE SCHOOL

YEAR OF ST JOSEPH

THE GREAT SNAIL RACE OF 2021

As part of French Day celebrations, the Annual Great Snail Race of 2021 was held on the quadrangle during eating time today. The race was very exciting, with 5/6 B's speedy escargot taking out the win in the time of 4.09minutes. All snails were retired to the Garden of Eatin' for a well earned rest. We wish to thank the snails for their efforts and to the trainers. Thank you to Mme Gatehouse for another fabulous French Day extravaganza!!

VACCINATION EVIDENCE - FOR 12yrs AND OLDER

As we venture into the period of being able to have parents onsite, we are encouraging families to ensure they have a reliable and widely accepted way of showing you are double vaccinated.

Entry to the school buildings and ground are conditional to the State Government current requirements, that all visitors over the age of 12yrs and 2 months are double vaccinated. Proof of vaccination will be required upon entry. Current enrolled students at St Laurence's Primary school are exempt from this.

The Service Victoria app is one way that this can be achieved. If you wish to come to the office, pick up your child from the sick bay, attend a Community Mass or any other special occasion onsite, this will be the easy way to show your vaccination status, and help to make a smooth registration process. This is the same way you would if you were to go to a restaurant or theatre or most stores right now.

The school asks that all parents and friends of the school to please be respectful of our staff and the processes we have been asked to follow.

JUNIOR ATHLETICS

We look forward to holding the Junior athletics on Thursday 2nd of December on the School Oval. We are starting at 9:30am and concluding at approximately 12:30pm. All the students have been practising hard and are looking forward to the day. Parents are welcome to come and watch however, as requirements state, all visitor are to check in via our QR code when entering via the office. **All parents/carers will also need to provide proof of vaccination on arrival at the school on the day.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE INVITATION

**Parents are welcome to come along to the AGM of the Advisory School Committee on November 30th at 5pm. Refreshments will be available. Following the AGM the advisory school committee members will meet for a short meeting.

**All attendees are to QR code in and show their check in and vaccination status to a staff member please.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Wednesday 1st December - One performance only

12:00 Start time

1:00 Finish Approx.

Parents are invited to attend**. Please enter through the foyer doors at the gym, via the gym carpark entry on Ogilvy Street. **All visitors, 12yrs and older, attending will be asked to QR code in and show their check in and vaccination status to a staff member before entering.

Seating will be available. Images of the event will be taken, however, no live video.

END OF YEAR WHOLE SCHOOL MASS

9.30am in the church.

All visitors, 12yrs and older attending are asked to QR code in and show their check in and vaccination status to a staff member before entering.

BOOK WEEK

Dress-Up Parade:

AWARDS FRIDAY 12th NOV

Clancy, Colbie, Nathan, Matilda, Edward, Mackenzie

COVID VACCINATION CLINIC POSTER

The foundation class made a lovely poster that is on display in the COVID Vaccination Clinic in Leongatha.

TRANSITION DAYS FOR 2022 FOUNDATION CHILDREN

It was so nice to see all the happy faces last Thursday the 11th. We look forward to seeing you all at our next transition day on 25th November 11.30 - 1.30pm. See you all then. Just a reminder that all visitors, 12yrs and older are asked to QR code in and show their check in and vaccination status at the office please.

ST VINNIES CHRISTMAS APPEAL

Christmas should be a time of sharing and celebration, but for too many it is a time of hunger, stress and hardship. With the support of the community, St Vincent de Paul Society will be able to deliver hampers full of food, gifts and vouchers to help cover the necessities over the Christmas holiday season.

In support of St Vinnies, we are asking families to donate a Christmas item/non perishable Christmas food item. Please ensure the used by or best before date is relevant (at least 4-6 months). Your donation will contribute to providing food for a family to get them through a crisis and ensure they don’t go hungry.

There are baskets in each of the classrooms for the Christmas item/s to be put in. Items to be in by 14th December to be ready to be included in the hampers and distributed throughout the community.

MUSIC LESSONS AT SCHOOL - SINGING, GUITAR, UKELELE, PIANO

Expressions of interest for Music Lessons at school. Lessons would be on a Wednesday at school. At this stage, 10 students would be the maximum number I can take. Please note that these would be private lessons during school time at school. All contact would should be directly to me. Please confirm enrolment via return email or text. Meg Doherty -Ph: 0419 291 08 OR email on megdohertymusic@gmail.com Lessons are $30 per lesson payable at the beginning of each term and run for approx 30 minutes.

Lessons on offer are: VOCALS, GUITAR, PIANO LESSONS & UKULELE

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ADVERTISEMENT: Southern Fusion Netball Club 2022 Autumn Trials

Do you want to take your netball to the next level? Southern Fusion is for you!

Southern Fusion Trials

The selection process for the Summer/Autumn 2022 season is open.

Date: Sunday 28th of November

Time: Under 13’s @ 9:00am – 10:00am, Under 15’s @ 10:15am – 11:15am, Under 17’s @ 11:30am – 12:30pm

Date: Thursday 2nd of December

Time: Under 13’s @ 5:30pm – 6:30 pm, Under 15’s @ 6:45pm – 7:45pm, Under 17’s - not required

Date: Sunday 5th of December

Time: Under 13’s @ 9:00am – 10:00am, Under 15’s @ 10:15am – 11:15am, Under 17’s @ 11:30am – 12:30pm

Venue: Meeniyan & District Sports Stadium

What to wear: white or light top with shorts. No skins or leggings

For any further information please contact Leonnie on 0400153092 or Email: info@southernfusion.com.au

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