Courage, Faith, Love

Dear Parents and Friends of St Agatha's Primary School,

Many of our Year 4 students are in the midst of preparing to receive the Sacrament of First Communion. I had the pleasure of running one of the parent workshops with Sister Mary and Father Stanley. I was impressed with the children's knowledge of the parts of Mass and the way they could relate to the Gospel stories of the Last Supper and the Loaves and Fishes. The students, along with their parents, identified the mystery of these stories and the miracle achieved through generosity. The students and their parents discussed the importance of receiving the Eucharist each Sunday to nourish their faith just as food nourishes the body.

We are well on the way in our planning for 2023. If you have a child who should be starting school next year, please contact the office as soon as possible for an enrolment form. Any child who turns 5 before April 30 2023 is eligible to begin school next year. We are in the process of sending out acceptance letters to all those who have already enrolled and we would hate for anyone to miss out! Next week, we will start to interview the siblings who are starting school next year. I look forward to meeting those families!

Congratulations to the students who represented the school at the District Athletics. I have heard that our students were wonderfully behaved and we were proud to have them represent us! Well done on your efforts and for those who made it through to the next round.

Just a reminder on the Uniform expectations. It is important that our students wear their uniform with pride.

We appreciate your support in ensuring that the following expectations are met:

Any student with hair that is long enough to be tied back, must tie it up (this includes boys and girls).
Earrings must be sleepers or studs (no dangly earrings please).
No other jewellery is to be worn at school (for example: necklaces, bracelets, rings).
Nail polish and/or false nails are not permitted at school.
Students may wear their sport uniform on their designated Sport lesson day.
Chewing gum is not to be brought to school.
Only green or yellow beanies.
Please ensure that your children are wearing correct school uniform (refer to the list below).

The winter uniform is as follows.

Girls

St. Agatha’s tartan skirts/culottes or college grey tailored slacks or shorts,
green and gold long or short sleeved polo,
dark green windcheater,green tights,
green socks, flat heeled black shoes.
Hair ties and scarves should be yellow and/or green.

Boys:

Tailored college grey trousers or grey shorts,
green and gold long or short sleeved polo,
dark green windcheater,
grey socks,
flat heeled black shoes.

Sport Uniform is for boys and girls and includes the St Agatha's green shorts or tracksuit pants with yellow bands and the green and yellow rugby top

Please contact your child’s classroom teacher if you have any questions.

Have a wonderful week and hope you stay warm and dry!

Yours in partnership,

Michelle Bruitzman

Principal

Friday, August 19	Year 3 Level Mass 9.30am
Tuesday, August 23	Years 4 - 6 Cyber Safety Incursion
Friday, August 26	Foundation and Year 5 Level Mass 9.30am
Friday, August 26	Book Week Dress Up Day
Wednesday, August 31	Father's Day Stall
Thursday, September 1	Father's Day Breakfast 7:30am
Thursday, September 1	Cyber Safety Project Online Parent information session 7:30pm

Dates to Remember