Messages

Dear Families,

Last weekend I had the pleasure of attending the Father/Child YMCA Camp Wyuna. It was a great weekend packed with activities, socialising, sing-a-longs and laughter. Thanks again to Paul for organising and we look forward to reading your report in the newsletter next week.

A reminder in these warmer months to pack ice packs/frozen bottles in children's lunch boxes as our hallways become very warm quickly. This will reduce the risk of food being spoiled by the heat. 

Instrumental & Voice Soirees

This week our Keyboard, Violin, Guitar, Drum and Voice students showed off their skills during many extraordinary performances. The night was highly attended. Thank you to our teachers for their enthusiasm and professionalism: Miss Carnovale (Performing Arts Leader), Cailah (Voice), Richard (Drums), Katie (Violin), Tim (Keyboard) and Trent (Guitar). 

Community Conversation

Thank you to the parents who were in attendance at the Wednesday's community conversation regarding survey data results. The feedback will be used to help formulate the school's 2019 Annual Action Plan on Friday November 30. A detailed report will be provided in next week's newsletter.

Thank You Afternoon Tea

Please RSVP asap to bfahy@gsmelbournesth.catholic.edu.au if you will be in attendance.

Galilee Day Mass

Join us tomorrow, Friday 23rd November, at St. Peter and Paul's church to celebrate Galilee Foundation Day. Mass will begin at 9.30am.

We are asking each child to please bring in a non-perishable item of food to donate to the kitchen of the Capuchin Friars in South Melbourne at SPP. You may also choose to donate a toiletry item instead. We look forward to celebrating Galilee Day with the 'Joy of Giving' to others. Happy birthday Galilee!

Events and Social Committee News

Our AGM will be held this coming Tuesday 27 November at 7pm upstairs at the Montague Hotel, South Melbourne.

We will be re-electing members to their positions held this year and looking to find new faces to take on organisational roles on a Trivia sub-committee.

We will be sharing and discussing the following at the AGM:

-Presidents Report

-Treasurers Report

-Events for 2019

-Trivia sub-committee

-A name change for the committee to be voted on, easier to remember!

-Events to come-carols, welcome morning tea and welcome picnic

We are always looking for new faces to come along and lend a hand and share their wonderful ideas.

At the conclusion of the meeting you are welcome to stay for a meal.

DOGS

Paul Mapley has been leader of the DOGs over the last three years and as a school we are very grateful to him for his dedication and hard work. Paul's daughter Siena will in Year 6 in 2019, their last at Galilee. It is important to have a new leader of the DOGs while we have Paul present and able to provide guidance. James McGann, father of Harry, has agreed to take over the leadership of the DOGs in 2019 with Paul providing assistance. We thank James for this undertaking and look forward to a thanking Paul for his significant contribution at the last DOGs celebration for 2018.

Congratulations

The work displayed at our Art Show last week was spectacular. Well done to all of our students and congratulations to the following students on winning the People's Choice Orrchibald:

1st  Aloysia Fr (Judy Garland)

2nd  Ioanna S (Delta Goodrem)

3rd  Siena M (Kate Maloney) 

A reminder to please send your card order form to the office by Monday 3rd December, if you wish to purchase a set of 6 cards with a piece of art work produced by your child.

Closure Day

A reminder Galilee will have a school closure day on November 30th. Staff will participate in a STEAM based professional development day and finalise plans for 2019.

Lost Property

Please come and pick up or check for lost property as there is an abundance of uniform pieces named and unnamed, so much that it doesn't fit into the cupboard!

Book Club

Book Club Issue 8 orders are due by next Friday 30th November via the Loop app.

Galilee Christmas Carols

Galilee Running Group