PRAYER FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Thank You, loving God, for times of refreshment and opportunities to have a holiday,

so that we may be renewed in body, soul and spirit.

We thank you for the gift of enjoying different and new experiences.

May our time away be one that is filled with fun and the joy of friendship.

May our hearts be filled with happiness and peace and may we laugh often.

We praise you for this special gift,

Amen.

Dear Families,

Thank you for your support and collaboration for another wonderful term at St Andrew's! Term 3 has been a fun and busy time, and now we are all ready for a break, teacher's especially .

The staff at St Andrew's hope all families have the opportunity to rest and reset before the final school term for 2024. It is hard to believe how fast this year has gone!

Learning Celebrations

A Reminder- Learning Celebrations are on this afternoon in the classrooms from 2:45pm until 3:30pm. All families are invited to join their child/ren in the classroom.

End of Term 3

Please note that we will be finishing the term on Friday at 1:30pm. It is an early finish and we remind parents to put this into their calendars.

MACSSIS Survey Reminder

Recently, school families were randomly chosen to complete the MACSSIS survey. This survey helps us with future planning in all areas of school life. If you were 1 of those families chosen to complete the survey, we would really love to hear your feedback. The survey has been extended until this Sunday 22nd September.

Parent/Child/Teacher Interviews for - Prep R, Year 3/4T & Year 5/6P

Families with children in Prep R, Year 3/4T or Year 5/6P - your Parent/Child/Teacher interview will be held at the start of Term 4 on Wednesday 9th October between 2.00pm and 6.00pm. To make your booking, please click on the blue button below or use the QR code

Parents Guide to Vision for Instruction

In February 2024, MACS changed the way reading, writing and mathematics are taught in its 300 primary and secondary schools in the Archdiocese of Melbourne.

Vision for Instruction promotes explicit instruction, a way of teaching in which complex skills are introduced to students in small steps, supported by clear explanations and demonstrations of what students are expected to learn. Students then practise what they have learned and receive feedback from their teacher until the skill is mastered.

MACS is leading explicit instruction and evidence-based practice education in Victoria to achieve teaching and learning excellence.

To find out what becoming a flourishing learner means for your child, and how you can help, read Parents Guide to Vision for Instruction and ask your child’s teacher if you have any questions.

School Saving Bonus information for parents

The Allan Labor Government is making life that little bit easier for families, by providing a one off $400 School Saving Bonus.

Non-government school students who will be in Prep through to Year 12 in 2025, and who are receiving the means-tested Camps, Sports and Excursion Fund (CSEF), are eligible for the School Saving Bonus.

Parents and carers do not need to apply, with the School Saving Bonus being paid to non-government schools for eligible students from late November 2024.

The $400 School Saving Bonus is available for each child. That means an eligible family with three school aged children will receive a total of $1,200.

Importantly, the School Saving Bonus is available in addition to the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund.

St. Andrew’s Got Talent

This year, we will hold our talent quest, “St. Andrew’s Got Talent” during Term 4. The aim of this competition is to showcase and celebrate our amazing talents! Students will perform in front of the school community. All parents and extended family members are welcome to attend.

St Andrew’s Got Talent Performance

When: Tuesday 29th October

Where: School Hall

Junior school at 2:15 pm

Senior School at 3:30 pm

Entry Closing Date:

Monday 16th September at 9am.

Record an audition video and send to Mrs Cooper ecooper@saclaytonsth.catholic.edu.au

Announcement Date for Successful Contestants:

Friday 21st September at 3pm.

Performance categories include: Singing, Dancing, Instruments or Entertainment (comedy/magic/other - be inventive!).

Successful contestants will only perform in one category.
Students can have up to five people in one act.
Acts should not exceed 2.5 mins for juniors and 3 mins for seniors.

Please see Mrs Cooper for more entry information.

Good luck!

Students not returning in 2025

As we plan ahead for 2025 classes, we ask any families who know that they will not be returning to St. Andrew's in 2025 to inform the school as soon as possible by clicking on the button below and filling in the form or email me at nblack@saclaytonsth.catholic.edu.au

2025 Prep Enrolments

HAVE YOU ENROLLED YOUR CHILD FOR PREP 2025?

If you have a child ready for Prep 2025, we encourage you to please put in an enrolment form as soon as possible. This will help us with organisation purposes. To access an enrolment form:

Visit the enrolment section of our school website and download an enrolment form

Drop into the school office to collect an enrolment pack
Email office@saclaytonsth.catholic.edu.au

2024 School Calendar

The 2024 School Calendar is available on the School Website. It can be found mid-way down on the front page under the heading ‘WHAT’S ON’. We will endeavour, where possible, to remain true to the dates on the 2024 calendar. We recommend that parents regularly visit the school website to see updates on all school events.

Mrs Nicole Black

(Acting Principal)

Youth Leadership Victoria

Vacation Care Program