College News
St Augustine's Feast Day
Today, we came together as a College community to celebrate St. Augustine of Hippo, whose Feast Day is this Sunday, 28th August.
We hope you were able to join us for some of the events that took place at the College this morning.
College Volunteer Induction
A reminder a Volunteer Induction session will be conducted at school this afternoon, Friday 26th August, from 2.30pm. The session will run for 45 - 60mins.
Please contact the College Office to register and for further information.
Sacrament Program Thank You
Last weekend we rejoiced and celebrated with the children who received the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Eucharist.
I would like to extend my deepest gratitude for the superb effort everyone put in to making the Masses so memorable for the children. To Bishop Shane, Fr John, Annette Ryan, the Music Group, lectors and special ministers, collectors, staff at both St Augustine’s and St Patrick’s and Leanne and Colleen in the Parish office. A lot of hard work goes into preparing the children for Sacraments and the liturgies and your dedication and commitment is truly appreciated.
To the parents, sponsors and families of our beautiful children, thank you for your commitment and support throughout the Sacramental journey this year. Last weekend was a great testimony to your dedication and hard work and the children were truly magnificent.
Finally, to all our parishioners who have prayed for us all during this journey, may our God of love continue to pour blessings on you all.
Alma Limbrick
Sacramental Program Coordinator
Hats required from the beginning of next week
In line with the College Sun Smart policy, students are now required to wear hats when outside.
Please ensure your child/ren bring their school hat to school from next week.
Sandhurst Arts on Show
Lone Pine Ceremony Invitation
Parents and friends of the College are invited to attend our Lone Pine Ceremony next Wednesday, 31st August, at 10.00am.
A morning tea will follow.
Our Years 5 and 6 students will attend this ceremony.
Legacy Bears and Badges
Legacy Bears, are currently available for sale at the College Office.
Badges are priced from $2 to $50 and bears are $20 each.
Beaut Blokes Breakfast and Footy Colours Day - Thursday 1st September
F-6 Athletics
Our F-6 Athletics Day has been rescheduled to Thursday 1st September at Northern Oval Kyabram. Details will be provided to families via Operoo.
As this is the same day as our Beaut Blokes Breakfast and Footy Colours Day - students can wear footy colours, sports uniform or house colours on the day.
Families are welcome to attend.
Father's Day Stall
Our Father's Day Stall will be held next Friday, 2nd September.
Items will be priced from $1 - $7.
Please remember to send a reusable shopping bag with your child/ren to carry their purchases home.
Vinnies Winter Appeal - finishing next week
Last week, a group of students met at lunch to learn from Cara who works for Vinnies in Box Hill. Cara gave us a great introduction into how Vinnies came to be. She explained that a French man named Frederic Oznam was the founder, who started his work in Paris by collecting and giving people firewood.
Today Vinnies provides over 600,000 meals a year to people in need, just in Victoria! Cara explained that the Vinnies logo showing three hands represents the hands of Jesus, the receiver and the giver.
Please contribute to our Vinnies Winter Appeal.
Caitlyn Robertson
Vinnies Youth
We are seeking donations of non-perishable food items to be brought to TA and placed in the Vinnies blue bag provided.
It would be wonderful if each TA could fill a bag with tinned food items, pasta, pasta sauces and other staple food items.
We will also be collecting winter woolies such as new socks.
Please give generously!
Lost Property
We currently have many items in the lost property box at school. If you are missing any items, particularly uniform items, please check at the College Office before the end of term. Unclaimed items will be donated to St Vincent de Paul.
National Science Week 2022
GLASS - 'MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE
The National Science Week theme this year acknowledges the UN International Year of Glass, celebrating the many roles that glass plays in our lives – from phone screens to optical fibre to glassware in labs – plus investigating glass as a part of our sustainable future.
Last week, students engaged in immersive laboratory experiences with microscopes, lenses and prisms and experienced glass properties through making toffee and melting glass.
Across the entire College, students participated in a competition to guess the glass-themed song, as well as participating in quizzes during TA time.
A cracking effort by all of the students and staff that participated in celebrating science week at our school this year.
SOLE Stars
Congratulations to our Weeks 6 and 7 SOLE Stars.
Week 6
Week 7
