Principals Report

Dear Parents, Carers and Members of our School Community,

I hope you like the updated design of our school newsletter. After receiving feedback from our Parent Forums earlier this term, we have endeavoured to improve  communication by making it more relevant, informative, and user-friendly. Please feel free to offer further suggestions via emailing : school.information@shyarrawonga.catholic.edu.au

I extend my congratulations to all students who are preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation and Eucharist and those who attended the presentation Mass on Saturday, May 18th and Sunday, May 26th. I ask for all our  school community to keep these students in your thoughts and prayers during this special time

Last week, I had a very rewarding experience with our year 5 colleagues, including Mrs. Powell (Shaz )and Mr. O'Dwyer, at the Grade 5 camp at Sovereign Hill in Ballarat. Parents, you should be proud of your children. Their behaviour, manners, and appreciation were a pleasure to witness and be a part of. We had a fabulous time.

Our school will take part in the AEDC ( Australian Early Development Census) between May and July this year. The AEDC is a national census conducted every three years by the Australian Government, in partnership with state and territory governments. It measures how children have developed by the time they start their first year of full-time school.

The AEDC is voluntary and does not measure how well children are doing at school or how their school compares to others. Instead, it shows how children are growing and progressing in five key areas, highlighting what is being done well and what can be improved. AEDC data is used by schools, early childhood organisations, researchers, and governments to plan and improve services and support for children and families. This is why it is important for all children in their first year of school to be included in the AEDC.

To learn more about how AEDC data is used, visit 

Have a great week everyone

Arn

Loving God,

We lift our hearts to You.

Behold, you make echoes in our hearts:

“I make all things new!”

Renew our lives, cleans our spirits, and guide us with Your love.

In Your loving transformation, may we find strength, hope, and everlasting joy.

Amen.