AROUND THE SCHOOL

We are never alone in sharing the faith, because it is the Lord with me who transmits the faith, and Jesus promised: “I will be with you every day until the end of the world.”
- Pope Francis

St Laurence O'Toole Primary School acknowledges the traditional custodians of this land, the Bunurong and Gunaikurnai people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to the Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander cultures, and to the Elders, past, present and emerging.

Dates To Remember

2023

Date	Event
Monday, 4 December to Friday, 8 December	Grade 3/4 Bike Education
Tuesday, 5 December	Year 7 Orientation Day Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College.
Wednesday, 6 December	Grade 6 Graduation Mass - 6 pm
Friday, 8 December	3/4 Family Picnic at the park
Tuesday, 12 December	Grade 5 Bike Hike to Meeniyan
Wednesday, 13 December	Grade 6 Bike Hike to Inverloch
Thursday, 14 December	Grade 6 Bike Hike to Inverloch
Friday, 15 December	Whole School Mass - 9:30 am
Friday, 15 December	Grade 5/6 End of Year Activity
Friday, 15 December	Last day of school for students
Wednesday, 20 December	Last day of school for teachers and administration staff

2024

Date	Event
Tuesday, 30 January 2024	First day of Term One, 2024 for ALL students
Wednesday, 31 January	Rest day for foundation students
Wednesday, 7 February	Rest day for foundation students
Wednesday, 14 February	Rest day for foundation students
Wednesday, 21 February	Rest day for foundation students
Wednesday, 28 February	Final rest day for foundation students
Friday, 8 March	Pupil Free
Monday, 11 March	Labour Day Holiday
Thursday, 28 March	Last day of Term One - 2:15 pm finish
Friday, 29 March	Good Friday
Sunday, 31 March	Easter Sunday

Principal’s Message

Advent begins this Sunday, 3 December, and is a time of joyful anticipation as we prepare our hearts for the Christmas season and our new liturgical year. We begin this season by lighting the first of 4 candles (hope) on our Advent wreath representing hope, peace, joy, and love.

At St Laurence O'Toole, our classroom prayer tables will be clothed in purple and each week our students will explore what Advent means for them and prepare their hearts for God’s endless love and mercy.

I invite you too, to now unite with us and quiet your hearts during what secularly may become a busy holiday season, so that we may grow closer to Jesus.

Two more weeks of school and lots of learning and activities still to be completed and enjoyed. Look out for each other, maintain good routines and reach out for support when you need to. Every day counts!

Liz

ABC Awards

Act Responsibly - Be Respectful - Caring for Others

Our ABC Award winners are:

Friday, 24 November 2023

Caring for Others: Jake Browne

Caring for Others: Gemma Cook

Caring for Others: David Denbrok

Caring for Others: Saylor Pedlow

Friday, 1 December 2023

Caring for Others: Austin Santhosh

Caring for Others: Lacey Thomas

Achievement Awards

Grade 6 Graduation Mass

Grade 6 students would be delighted if you could attend our 2023 Graduation Mass. The Mass will be starting at 6pm on Wednesday 6th December.

We hope to see you all there.

2024 Fee Intentions

Thank you to all the families that have completed and returned their 2024 Fee Intention Forms. If you are yet to submit your intentions, please complete the Form and return it to the office as soon as possible.

Please remember that we are here to support you so if you have any concerns or worries around fees, owing or outstanding, please contact Liz O'Loughlin to set up a payment plan that is affordable, achievable and will bring you piece of mind. Liz can be contacted via e-mail at principal@stlleongatha.catholic.edu.au

Prayer

Dear Jesus, you entered our world on Christmas as the Prince of Peace. This Advent, as we strive to become the best version of ourselves, fill us with a deep and abiding peace. Help us share that peace with everyone we encounter, especially those who need it most.

Amen