School Notifications

St Columba’s Swimming Team 2021

Thank you and well done to all of the students who attended the swimming trials on Monday. It was a great turnout and a fantastic effort from everyone.

Congratulations and best of luck to our 2021 Swimming Team who will represent St Columba’s at our HOLT District Swimming Carnival on Friday 19th February at Oakleigh Recreation Centre.

Running Club

Thank you to those of you who have responded and are taking part in our Running Club.

We had a fantastic turnout today.  A massive thanks to Leaf in Elwood who donated two boxes of fruit to our hungry runners.

In the event that your child would like to join it is not too late.  Please drop your Running Club Form and $5.00 to Julie in the office by the end of the school day on Monday 15th February 2021.

Don't forget to sign up for the Running Club group on Skoolbag.   

Second-Hand Uniform

We are currently accepting second-hand uniform donations.  We are only accepting stock in good condition ie no holes or stains.  Donations can be handed to Julie in the office.

School Photos

Please see the instructions attached below outlining how to order your child/children's school photos.

Please note: FAMILY/SIBLING PHOTOS do not require an envelope if ordering online.  If you are not ordering online you can pick up a sibling order envelope from the office. 

** IMPORTANT PLEASE NOTE – ONLINE ORDERING FOR SIBLING PHOTOS WILL CUT OFF ON 21/02/2021

Sibling enrolments for 2022

I would ask that parents who have a child commencing Prep in 2022 please enrol their child by the end of February so we can determine how many places will be available to new families for 2022. Enrolment forms can be downloaded from the website or collected from the school office. 

Skoolbag

In 2021 Skoolbag will be the main platform used by the school to send out information. 

Skoolbag enables us to send out important messages, newsletters, alerts and notices. 

Please ensure that you have access to this app on either your phone or personal device. 

Operoo

I ask all families to please ensure that their child/children’s details especially any medical information have been updated on Operoo. It is vital that this is done at the beginning of each year so we have all your current contact details including home address and mobile numbers, emergency contacts and any allergies/ medical conditions etc.

New students to the school this year will receive an email from Operoo.  If you don't receive an email invitation requesting you to update your child/children's details please contact the office (office@scelwood.catholic.edu.au)

Operoo parent information: https://www.operoo.com/intro-for-parents

PFA

The first PFA meeting will be held on Monday 15 February at 7:00 pm in the staffroom.  We are looking for representatives in 3/4 if you are interested please contact: pfa@scelwood.catholic.edu.au

Assemblies

Assembly is held at 9:00 am on Friday mornings in the hall. Unfortunately, due to density limits, we are unable to invite parents to assembly this term. We will, however, continue to record our assemblies, posting them on Seesaw. 

At assembly, each year level has a chance to share their learning. Class awards and birthdays will be celebrated at each assembly. 

Listed is the schedule:   

Feb 26 - Year 1/2     

March 12 – Prep  

March 26 – Year 5/6 

Sacraments

This term the Year 4 children will be receiving the sacrament of Reconciliation which they were unable to do last year.

The sacrament of Reconciliation will be held on Saturday 20 March 10:00 am and 4:30 pm and Monday 22 March 5:00 pm 

More details will follow.

Parish Level Mass and BBQ Catch Up Year 3-4

The year 3-4 children and their families will have their Class Parish Mass followed by a BBQ in the school grounds on Saturday 27 March at 6:00 pm. We invite all 3/4 families to attend this celebration and BBQ.

More details to follow.