AROUND THE SCHOOL

CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK 15th - 22nd MAY

You are invited to a whole school Mass on Friday 22nd May at 9.30am.  

Over the next 2 editions, we will be featuring works from the classrooms for Catholic Education Week.

This week we feature:  the 3/4 & 1/2 class rooms

From the 3/4 classroom

1/2 classroom Room G

“I love my classroom and the art classroom” - Roman

"My favourite thing is all my friends because we play nicely and fairly” -  Rosalie O'

“Our school is special because we have teachers who teach us maths, literacy and all about    Jesus" - Harper 

"Our school is special because when we are hurt the teachers help us" - Oakley

“I feel happy when I am at school with my friends” - Arley

1/2 classroom Room F

Sophia - "I feel happy when my friends are happy".

Emmy - "Our school is special because the teachers help me learn".

Storm - "My favourite thing about our school is that God is there to help us".

Daniel - "I love playing with my best friend".

Kingsley - "My favourite thing is playing with my crew".

Sam KT - "I love playing in the sand pit".

Bessie - "I love learning".

Bella - "I love my teachers".

Tess - "My favourite thing is playing with my friends in the playground".

Chloe - "Our school is special because my friends are there for me".

Maeve - "Our school is special because we get to learn how to write".

Angus - "My favourite thing is being kind to other people".

Luka - "My favourite thing is Maths".

Harry - "I feel happy when my friends play with me".

Samuel - "My favourite thing is when I play with my friends in the sand pit".

AFLW HAWTHORN CLUB VISIT

We were lucky enough to have 5 members of the AFLW Hawthorn club visit the 3,4,5 & 6's this morning for a Q & A session.  

Club members were: #3 Greta Bodey, #4 Najwa Allen, #1 Emily Bates, #35 Maya Dear and former North Melbourne player Niamh Martin.

SACRAMENT OF FIRST EUCHARIST

A friendly reminder to families to continue to work through the family resource shared at the recent Eucharist Parent and Child Workshop so as to support your child in his or her readiness to receive this special sacrament. A digital copy has also been sent.

DENTAL VAN VISIT - FREE DENTAL CHECK UPS 

The Dental Van is Coming to St. Laurence's! 

The Victorian Mobile Dental Health Van will be visiting our school in TERM 3 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for students to receive free dental check-ups and learn how to keep their smiles bright and healthy! 

What’s Happening:

 Date: 3rd August. 2026

 Location: St Laurence O'Toole Primary School

 Who: All students are welcome — parental consent required

Why It’s Awesome:

 Free and easy dental check-ups right at school

 Learn fun tips for great oral hygiene

 Take-home dental care goodies for every student

Don’t forget!  Parents and guardians — please complete the Consent Form before the visit:

Forms were sent home with students this week and are due back to school by 24th July, alternatively, you can download a consent form here:  Click here to complete the consent form  or click below.

Let’s keep those smiles shining, St. Laurence STUDENTS. ! 

Got questions? Have a look at the FAQ's below, or contact VMDH on: 

TIMTAM

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Friday 15th May

SOCIAL JUSTICE TEAM BOOK SALE

The Social Justice team ran a book sale fundraiser today. It was so lovely to see the enthusiasm of the children in choosing their books. Together you helped raise $215 which will go towards creating a composting worm farm.  Thank you to everyone for supporting the team.  We hope the children enjoy their 'new' books.

GRADE 6 ACTIVITY DAY AT MARY MacKILLOP COLLEGE

On Tuesday 12th May, the grade 6 students w to Mary MacKillop for a fun activity day.  These are always great days which give students a snap shot of Secondary College life.