Principal's Report
Dear Parents,
What a fantastic time we all had on Thursday night and Friday morning last week. To finally host a whole school event and showcase some wonderful talent was an absolute thrill for all involved. Congratulations to all of our student STOMP performers and to to the many parents and families who braved some coolish weather to enjoy the experience.
Some brave staff members also showcased some talent, which was well received and a great deal of fun. It is these occassions of celebration and inclusive community togetherness that makes our school community so special.
It has been wonderful to gradually welcome back parents onsite, in mornings and during assemblies. A number of exciting social gatherings have occured and more have been planned by the St. Cecilia's Parent Association. This mornings Mother's Day Breakfast is another example of such a wonderful annual occassion that we celebrate. It is so important that schools continue to find ways of partnering with parents as the experience of belonging and connectedness is essential for wellbeing to thrive. "At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child's success is the positive involvement of parents."
Jane D Hull
When your child moved beyond the earliest years, your family was joined by the school on your child’s learning journey. This is when the long-term partnership between home and school began. In choosing a Catholic school, parents enter a partnership with the school in which there is shared privilege and responsibility for the child’s faith formation, learning and wellbeing. Our families have chosen St. Cecilia's; a school community where learning is steeped in the teachings of Jesus, where the quality of the education matches their aspirations for their child, and one where their child is enabled to be a ‘beacon of goodness, integrity and justice’ in the world (Pope Francis 2014).
2023 Enrolment Process
Numbers are building rapidly for Foundation 2023
We have provided many school tours for prospective parents already this year for Foundation 2023. The level of enthusiasm and interest is enormously encouraging.
This note is simply a check in to see that we have accurate numbers of siblings that are intending to commence Foundation next year at St. Cecilia's.
Our school tours for Term 1 were fully booked and our enrolment numbers for foundation/prep 2023 are building quickly. If you have a child starting school in 2023 please ensure you have submitted your application form asap! (available on our website). http://www.scgleniris.catholic.edu.au/
If you are a current family and intend to enrol your child into Foundation next year, please complete this short form if you haven't already done so.
Parent Function
The Parent Function is finally happening this year, get your Early Bird Tickets today!
The theme is set. Studio 54 DISCO!
The DJ is booked!
Drinks are ordered from Deeds Brewing!
The food is ordered!
Have you got your outfit ready?
Get your tickets today via the link https://www.trybooking.com/BZGVO
Federal Election
On Saturday 21st May, our school hall will once again be utilised as a polling booth for the upcoming federal election. The PA will run a sausage Sizzle/Cake Stall. More info to come.
Uniform Transition
As we are now in Term Two, all students are expected to be wearing the St. Cecilia's School Winter Uniform. To allow for the change in weather, we have permitted a transitional time to allow to move from Summer to Winter uniform. All students will need to be in the new Winter uniform by the beginning of Week Three.
Here are contact details for our Uniform Shop
https://www.spartanschoolworld.com.au/collections/st-cecilias-primary-school
Warm regards,
Marty McKenna
Principal