From the Principal's Desk
My Apologies
Last weekend I was cleaning my room like a good little boy and found a whole bundle of unopened cards. The cards were written to me by our students last year wishing me a Merry Christmas and a happy birthday (for 27th December). They were passed onto me at a time when I was undergoing treatment and hence were put into the 'secret cupboard' that we all seem to have. The cards were absolutely beautiful and testament to why we love the job we do. Anyway I apologized to the children at Monday's Assembly and thanked them again for their support and kind words. So that brings the count up to 500+ cards I have received over the journey to date and indicated why I should probably clean my room more often :)
100 Days of School
Congratulations to our beautiful Prep students who celebrated 100 Days of School last week. It has been wonderful to see the progress they have all made during the year:
they have grown taller and more confident
they have learned the school rules
and they are proud to say they are 100 days smarter!!
We are all so proud of you Prep N and Prep G. Good luck for the next 100 days!
School Closure Day: Staff Professional Development
I hope you have all marked in your diary for our upcoming School Closure Day: Staff Professional Development day scheduled for Monday 12th August.
On this day staff will spend the morning updating their First Aid qualifications (including asthma and anaphylaxis training); and the afternoon will be dedicated to working on our School Improvement Framework (External Review) requirements.
Funtopia - PFA Fundraiser
Hello CCK Community
The PFA met last night to get moving on everything we have installed for Term 3..... between a Social Fundraiser on 16th August , the Father's Day Breakfast and Stall on 30th August, lunch with the Coon Toastie Truck on 16th September and the School Disco on 19th September it looks to be a fun one!!
It's now time to talk FUNTOPIA!!
On Friday 16th August between 5-9pm, we will be climbing, jumping, sliding or just playing around in the huge indoor playground at Funtopia Maribyrnong. With this social fundraiser just around the corner we encourage you to get your order forms back to the office by this Friday 2nd August so you get the time slot you want and numbers can be confirmed with the venue.
You will have also received Raffle Tickets with your order form, these tickets can be purchased for $1 each and will enter you into the draw on the night to win one or more of the following prizes:
- Bike Shop Voucher
- 2 x Barefoot Bowls Vouchers valued $200 each (generously donated by YARRAVILLE & FOOTSCRAY BOWLS CLUB)
- 2 x Bottles of Moet (generously donated by JAS STEPHENS REAL ESTATE)
- Sun Theatre Movie Voucher (generously donated by THE SUN THEATRE)
- Gourmet Hamper (generously donated by MOUNT ZERO OLIVES)
- Book Pack
- and a few surprises too!!
We thank you for your ongoing support and look forward to seeing you all at FUNTOPIA.
Regards
Belinda
PFA President
NEXT PFA MEETING - TUESDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER @ 7PM
Long Service Leave
Mrs Isabella Sabatino will be on Long Service Leave this week as she treks up to Kakadu so we wish her safe travels. She will be 'back on deck' as usual next week.
Seddon Community Bank School Banking
School Banking will continue every Thursday 8.30am - 9.00am commencing tomorrow 1st August. Student accounts can also be opened at this time. For ID requirements, please go to www.iwce.com.au/school-banking/"
Meeting with Teachers
Could I please remind everyone that while our teachers enjoy and welcome the opportunity to interact with parents before school, should parents have a concerning matter that needs to be addressed, an appointment needs to made. The time immediately before school in the openness of our learning environments is not an appropriate moment for such matters. By booking an appointment, teachers will be able to give the time required to address concerns in a private manner.
Corpus Christi School App
If you haven't already done so, please install our new Corpus Christi School App which is available for both Android and iPhone users. This app will allow you to receive notifications from the school regarding upcoming events, reminders and/or important notices and alerts. Parents are also encouraged to use the app to lodge their child's absences . This can be done through the Absentee form available under the “more” button of the App's menu bar. Please note that while the absentee function on the old app seems to still work, this will cease completely once our subscription to the old platform ceases.
Make sure you select your child's year level under the “settings” option, so you receive notifications pertinent to your child and make sure you also select the whole school. Please note that you must uninstall the old app (if you have it) in order to install the new one.
Have a wonderful week
God bless
Anthony Hyde
(Principal)