Holy Saviour School Bulletin
Dear Families,
This week has been a short week, but we’ve certainly managed to pack a lot into it! With only two weeks left of Term 1, there is still quite a bit happening around the school.
Catholic Education Hub for Vermont & Vermont South
After many months of planning and meetings, I am excited to announce that the MACS Board and Archbishop Comensoli have approved the proposal for the visionary K-12 Catholic Education Hub for Vermont and Vermont South. From 2025, our Holy Saviour School site will become the Junior Campus of Emmaus College. There is still quite a lot of work to be completed over the next 6-9 months to have everything ready to begin in 2025, but this is a really exciting time for us all. Yesterday, I sent out a letter to all familieswith more details and an invitation to attend a joint parent information evening next week. If you would like to attend, please let me know via email.
Harmony Day - Thursday 21st March
In celebration of Harmony Day this Thursday 21st March, we are encouraging all children to come to school dressed in clothes representing their family's heritage. Clothing could be a national costume, or clothing in the country's ethnic colours.
Children will also have the opportunity to order a special Harmony Day Lunch via CDFpay. Children will be able to order a slice of pizza, juice and either an ice cream or icy pole for $5 (extra pizza slices $2). All orders must be submitted via CDFpay by Monday 18th March 12pm.
We would love some parent helpers on Thursday 21st March at around lunch time to assist with the lunches. If you are able to help please contact the office.
School Sports & Family Picnic - Friday 22nd March
Our School Sports are going to look a little different this year. They are going to be held on Friday 22nd March, beginning at 4pm with some traditional flat races (varying distances) and relays followed by Kaboom Sports from 5 - 6:30pm which is a wonderful active fun social event. This event will be celebrated with the students and families of St Timothy’s and will be held on the St Timothy’s school sit. This will be a great opportunity for the two school communities to come together following the announcement. We ask that families bring along a picnic to enjoy a very special evening together. There will be a BBQ as well. Any parents who are able to assist, please indicate on the Audiri form that was sent out today.
NAPLAN
This week, our Year 3 and Year 5 students completed the Writing and Reading tests for NAPLAN, the Year 3s also completed the Conventions of Language test today. We have been very impressed with the way in which they have each approached the tests this week. The Year 5s will be completing the Conventions of Language test on Monday, and Numeracy tests will be conducted by both Year 3s & 5s on Tuesday.
Giant Easter Egg Hunt
Our Giant Easter Egg Hunt will be on again this year for any 3 & 4 year old children, and our Prep children. This will be held on Wednesday 27th March at 9:30am on the school oval. All of our local Kinders will be invited, but also please feel free to pass this information on to anyone you know who has children aged 3 or 4.
Bakers Delight Hot Cross Buns Fundraiser
Bakers Delight Vermont South, would like to offer you the opportunity to purchase delicious freshly baked Hot Cross Buns in a variety of flavours (Traditional, Sticky Date, Apple & Cinnamon, Mocha, Fruitless and Choc Chip). For every six-pack of Hot Cross Buns you order, Bakers Delight Vermont South will give $1.50 back to the school.
Simply place your order via CDFpay by Monday 25th March, 3pm and your order will be delivered to the school ready for collection on Wednesday 27th March.
Easter Raffle
The Fundraising Committee is planning an Easter raffle to be drawn on Thursday 28th March. We are asking all families to donate 1 Easter Egg or any Easter related donation (colouring books, toys etc). All donations will be made into several Easter themed hampers for the winners. All donations can be given to your child’s teacher by Friday 22nd March.
Tickets will be on sale from Monday 18th March before and after school in the shared area - $2 (1 ticket), $5 (3 tickets), $10 (8 tickets) or $20 (18 tickets).
Excel Music Lessons At Holy Saviour
Excel Music will once again be offering music lessons at Holy Saviour. All children enrolled in 2023 will automatically be re-enroled in 2024. Excel Music will contact you directly with any additional information.
Excel Music provides private or group music lessons in guitar, keyboard or drums during school hours. If you are interested in music lessons for your child, please complete an enrolment form and return it either to the office or email it directly to music@excelmusic.com.au. More information about Excel Music can be found here.
Second Hand Uniforms
Second hand uniforms are currently set up in the office. If anyone is interested in purchasing a second hand uniform, please either come in and speak with either Sherridan or Kerry oremail the office with your request and sizing requirements and we will check to see if the item is available. If it is, we will notify you. All we charge for second hand uniforms is a gold coin donation. Please note however that not all sizes and items will be in stock.
2024 Sacramental Program
All the dates for the 2024 Parish Sacramental Program have been set. Please add the following dates to your diaries if you are wanting your child to receive either of these sacraments. All sacraments will be celebrated at St Christopher’s in 2024.
First Reconciliation
Reflection Day: Mon 18th March, 9.00am-3.00pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Wed 20th March, 7pm
First Eucharist
Presentation of Candidates: Sunday 5th May, 10.30am
Family Evening: Thurs 23rd May, 7.00pm
Reflection Day: Wed 29th May, 9.00am-3.00pm
Sacrament of First Eucharist: Sunday 2nd June, 2.00pm
Sacrament of Confirmation – Celebrated again in 2025
Catholic Secondary School Enrolment Applications
Parents of Year 5 students in 2024, please diarise these dates so you don’t miss out.
Key Enrolment Dates for Year 5 Students in 2024 starting Year 7 in 2026
The key enrolment dates for students in Year 5 in 2024 who will be starting Year 7 in 2026 have been agreed after consultation with the Executive of the Principals Association of Victorian Catholic Secondary Schools (PAVCSS).
The timeline of events and dates are as follows:
Monday 29th January 2024 – Applications open for students commencing Year 7 in 2026.
Friday 16th August 2024 – Applications will close.
Friday 18th October 2024 – Offers will be posted to prospective Year 7 applicants.
Friday 8th November 2024 – Final date for parents/carers to accept an offer made by a school.
Parents of Year 5 students in 2024, please diarise these dates so you don’t miss out.
Enrolments open for 2025
Yes, we are already taking enrolments for next year! If you have a younger child who turns 5 before 30 April 2025, please come and see Sherridan or Kerry in the office for an enrolment form. Also, if you know of anyone else in the community with a child the same age, pass on our contact details– we would love to give them a tour of our fabulous school! At Holy Saviour, every other day is Open Day!
Kind regards
Mr Steve Evans
Principal
