Reminders
Meet 'n' Greet and Welcome BBQ
We look forward to welcoming families to our Meet 'n' Greet sessions and Welcome BBQ next week.
Monday 5th February
- Meet 'n' Greet - Parents/caregivers are invited to visit classroom spaces to meet TA teachers between 3.30 and 5.30pm.
- The Welcome BBQ will follow from 5.00-5.30pm. Please RSVP via the Operoo link sent to families for catering purposes.
Friday 9th February
- For families unable to make Monday 5th, a second Meet 'n' Greet opportunity will be available for parents/caregivers to visit classroom spaces and meet TA teachers from 8.15-8.50am.
Speed Limits
School’s back! So that means reduced speed limits around schools to keep kids safe.
Please watch out and slow down for children crossing the road and around school buses.
Lent Begins!
Shrove Tuesday
On Tuesday 13th February, we will be celebrating Shrove Tuesday with a Pancake Breakfast.
Shrove Tuesday is the day before the Church's season of Lent begins. Shrove Tuesday comes from the custom of ringing the Shriving Bell to call people to Church to be 'shriven', that is, to confess their sins at the beginning of Lent. At that time, certain foods were given up for the duration of Lent including egg, milk, meat and rich buttery dishes. So on Shrove Tuesday they used up these foods. It is from this, the tradition of making pancakes on Shrove Tuesday began.
Invitation to Pancake Breakfast
Our Student Leaders will be preparing pancakes for students, staff, parents and friends on Shrove Tuesday and these will be available from 8.00am on the College lawn near the Church. Everyone is invited to make a gold coin donation on Shrove Tuesday to kick off our Project Compassion Fundraising effort!
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Church's season of Lent. The marking of the ashes on our foreheads on Ash Wednesday is an expression of our faith and a sign that we are asking God for forgiveness.
Lent is a time of prayer, fasting and giving to others. When we pray, we come closer to God so that we are better able to realise our baptismal promise to live justly as Jesus teaches us. Fasting helps us remember the needs of the poor, who often have no choice but to go without basic needs such as food, water and shelter. Giving to the poor, or 'almsgiving', is a sign of our commitment to justice. It reminds us of our blessings and allows us to give thanks for all that God has given us.
Invitation to Ash Wednesday Liturgy
Everyone is welcome to join our Whole College Liturgy commencing at 10.00am on Wednesday 14th February in the Brigidine Centre. We would love to see you there!
As we prepare for Easter, the most important time in the Church's calendar, let us remember Jesus' messages of love and mercy, and ask God to bless us so that we can create a better world for all future generations.
Caritas Ks
This year our Foundation to Year 4 Community will participate in a Caritas Ks event on-site commencing at 10am on Friday 23rd February.
More information will be circulated as this event gets closer.
Disney's Frozen Jr - 2024 Production Auditions
Years 5-12 students: Get ready to embark on a magical journey with St Augustine's College as we proudly present Disney's Frozen Junior in 2024!
AUDITION DAY: Monday 12th February
This is your chance to shine on stage and be a part of the enchanting world of Frozen! We are looking for talented performers and backstage crew (all 5-12 students willing to ‘have a go’ are welcome) to bring this beloved tale to life.
To sign up for auditions, simply fill out our Google Form: Audition Form and check out the Terms and Conditions.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to be a part of this unforgettable production!
Stay tuned for further updates.
Any questions please email Chloe Grant at chloegrant@sakyabram.vic.edu.au
Performing Arts
Enrolments are now being taken for the 2024 Instrumental Music Program.
To enrol your child in the program please email Mrs Loretta Shannon:
lorettashannon@sakyabram.vic.edu.au