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

SCHOOL ATTENDANCE - EVERY DAY COUNTS

2023 FOUNDATION TRANSITION DAYS

Thursday 10th Nov 11.30 - 1pm - Looking forward to seeing you all again.

Thursday 17th Nov 11.30 - 1pm

You are invited to the full dress rehearsal of our school performance, The Wonderful World of Disney', at 12pm, Tuesday 22nd November, or to the evening performance on Thursday 24th Nov at 7pm. See below for details.

WHOLE SCHOOL PERFORMANCE

St Laurence O’Toole Whole school performance presents

~ The Wonderful World of Disney ~

7:00pm 24th November in the Gym

JUNIOR ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

On Thursday 1st of December the juniors will have their Athletics Carnival. It will be run on the oval at school from 9.30am - 12.00pm. Parents and friends are most welcome to attend. Bring a chair/picnic blanket and some snacks for a relaxed morning and to cheer the children on.

STATE ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS

Wednesday 2nd November, saw the Primary Schools' State Athletics Championships held at Lakeside Stadium. We had nine students contesting various events throughout the day, in at times trying weather conditions. The school is proud of the efforts made by these pupils who have had to qualify through four stages to reach this ultimate level. Even though there was a marked difference in standard from their previous encounters, they stayed focussed, applied themselves well and most importantly, were very supportive of each other. Congratulations to them all.

Many thanks to all the parents who had to battle city traffic, parking and an early start to get there. Your support was greatly appreciated!

State results:-

1st

Reaghan Van Dillen - 9/10 girls high jump

10th

Rachel Denbrok - 12/13 hurdles

12th

Reaghan Van Dillen - 9/10 200m

13th

Kayden Campbell - 11 hurdles

Relay - 12/13 Elizabeth Hoekstra, Kelsey Landry, Hailey Ruhl, Rachel Denbrok

(thank you to Ava Carew who was the emergency)

14th

Levi Orgill - 11 triple jump

15th

Evie Hansen - 11 200m

DIVISION KANGA CRICKET

The girls Kanga Cricket team has progressed to the Division - On Friday 11th November the girls will travel to Wonthaggi to participate in the Division Kanga Cricket Round. Good luck to: Hayley B, Ava, Jessica, Rachel, Zara, Eve, Kiarnah, Hayley R, Angelina and Clara. Congratulations girls on getting to this stage of the competition.

FRENCH DAY IS COMING

Friday, 18th November is French Day. Students are looking forward to the annual event. Students are asked to dress as someone or something French. Costumes in the past have included dressing as baguettes, French fries, snails, the French flag, French farmers, fashion models, Coco Chanel, a poodle, wearing berets, but there's no need to dress elaborately. Wearing red, white and blue or any combination of those colours will be fine.

The day includes many activities, including our tradition of having gluten free berry waffles and sorbet and popcorn for our French film. Order forms will go out next week. There is no cost for the day.