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Principal News Thanks and Farewells, New School Video, School Review 2022, Parent Involvement 2023 ~ Community Liaison Committee (CLC), Staffing News, Start of 2023 School Year Arrangements, 2023 School Family Calendar, Other News

RE News Season of Christmas, Sacramental Dates 2023, End of Year Whole School Mass Final Assembly: Friday 16th December, 10 am- all families welcome, Parish Christmas Masses

Literacy 3 Top Tips for Literacy During the Holidays

Mathematics Talking about Maths, Daily Maths opportunities

Student Wellbeing R.E.S.P.E.C.T, Respect means you care enough to think about how you impact others., Respect is caring enough to consider how words and actions impact others., What is having respect?, What is showing respect?, Preparing for 2022

Learning Diversity Learning in the Holidays, Activities in the holidays - students with autism

Foundation News Farewell 2022 Foundation! , Celebrating Advent, Water Safety Week , Important Dates , Staff Contacts

Year 1/2 News Farewell 2022, Procedure Writing, Important Dates , Contact Details

Year 3/4 News Farewell, 2022!, Sports Day, Important Dates , Contact Details

Year 5/6 News Wominjeka, Kindergarten visits , Teddy Bear's Picnic, Year 6 Transition, Important Dates , Staff Contacts

Science Education

Physical Education Sports Day, Aquatic Education

Library News Overdue Books, Victorian Premiers' Reading Challenge Winners, Library Helpers

SPICE-Supported Playgroup Igniting Children's Engagement Banner Photo

SPICE-Supported Playgroup Igniting Children's Engagement A Final Pinch of SPICE To Celebrate Christmas!, Feedback Correspondence

Student Birthdays

Uniform Shop

Community News TENNIS CAMP & COACHING, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, School Band and Instrument Lessons

Dates to Remember TERM 4

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Foundation News

Farewell 2022 Foundation!

As our 2022 school year comes to an end, we would like to express our gratitude to everyone that has contributed in making it an exceptional one.

We thank you, our Foundation parents, who have trusted us with your most precious possession- your children! Working together has been fundamental this year and we really appreciate the open communication and the never ending support.

Most important of all, we thank our amazing students. They have grown in so many ways and have made our job as their teachers so rewarding and worthwhile. We were extremely proud to see the children engage so well in their new Year One homerooms recently during Headstart Week. This seamless transition should make starting school in 2023 a breeze!

Celebrating Advent

Over the past few weeks, the children have been learning about the true meaning of Advent. They recognise Advent as the period for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas.

The Four Sundays and Themes of Advent

First candle / Sunday: HOPE (The Prophecy Candle)
Second candle / Sunday: PEACE (The Bethlehem Candle)
Third candle / Sunday: JOY (The Shepherd's Candle)
Fourth candle / Sunday: LOVE (The Angel's Candle)

The children have delighted in singing the Advent Candle Song. We have included the link for families to enjoy singing this song at home.

Water Safety Week

Whilst it's hard to say goodbye, we wish all our 2022 Foundation students and families a happy and holy Christmas. We hope the holidays bring great joy and happiness to all. We also hope the children remember to put everything they have learnt this term about keeping safe in summer into practice.

Stay safe!

Lorraine & Michelle