Principal's Page

Dear Parents and Carer's,

As the year hurtles towards an end, we approach the Advent and Christmas seasons. It is so easy to get lost in the busyness of this time and forget the true importance of these seasons. The prayer for today reminded me to get my priorities right.

Let us Pray:

Breathe into me, Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy. 

Move in me, Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy. 

Attract my heart, Holy Spirit, that I may love only what is holy. 

Strengthen me, Holy Spirit, that I may defend all that is holy. 

Protect me, Holy Spirit, that I may always be holy. 

St. Augustine

Thank You Parents

I would like to take this opportunity to thank those parents who expressed an interest in being a part of the parent engagement committee and attended a meeting with me last Thursday to discuss how and what this might look like and operate. We will have another meeting before the end of the year to listen to how such a committee operates and to establish an executive team. More information will be shared when a day and time for this meeting has been organised. There is still time to consider whether you would like to be a part of this committee and attend the next meeting.

Kindergarten Orientation

We have enjoyed the last two Fridays meeting our Kindergarten students for 2024. The final orientation session will be this Friday morning.

Christmas Celebration

I am looking forward to welcoming families to the school for our Christmas celebration on Tuesday 5th December. Gates open at 6:00pm, with the show due to start at 6:30pm . A note has been sent home with the details of what each class needs for this event. If you have missed this information, please contact the school office.

End of Year Events

We have a number of events planned for the end of the school year and as this is fast approaching, I thought it timely to give you the information now. We try to make these events special for all students but in particular our Year 6 students who are leaving us to go onto high school.

Thursday 14th December. 

 - 9:30am End of Year Mass/ Year 6 Graduation Mass at St Joseph's Church

 - 10:30 am early morning tea for Yr 6 and their parents in the hall.

 - 11am in the Hall - Year 6 awards

 - Farewell staff

 - Passing of the pledge from Yr 6 to Yr 5

 - Announcing captains 2024

 - Leavers' tunnel

-Lunch for Year 6 students in the Hall

During Week 10 primary students have special celebration excursions to finish off their year. 

Reports

Teachers are busy finalising student assessments and writing the Semester 2 reports. The reports will be available on COMPASS on Wednesday Week 10 at 3:30pm.

Have a good fortnight,  

Warm Regards,

Jo Flynn