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
ign inSTUDENT FREE DAY - FRIDAY 10th MARCH
Have a safe and happy long weekend.
SWIMMING NEWS
3-6 SWIMMING PROGRAM
PYJAMA DAY AT SPLASH - Tomorrow, Thursday 9th is Water Safety Day
Students will wear their Pajamas over their bathers for this lesson. This will provide children with an opportunity to develop and build on their water safety and survival skills as well as raise awareness of the importance of being safe in, on and around water.
During Pajama day will learn how to remain safe and be prepared in the water while wearing clothes; this will provide a learning experience that will guide students on the difficulties they may face if they fall into the water with clothes on. This is an important life skill to learn as a large majority of drowning’s that occur around water are unexpected and happen while individuals are dressed.
Students will learn how to return to the edge of the pool safely, float, tread water or safely remove their clothes if necessary. Throughout the week students will have the opportunity to participate in activities including; open water scenarios, life jackets and boat safety, aquatic rescues and personal survival skills.
DIVISION SWIMMING
The Division swimming carnival was held in Korumburra on Friday 24th February in quite warm conditions.
What a fantastic effort on our team's part. Everyone competed well and their sportsmanship showed through. As a result of the day, some of our swimmers will go onto the next round, Regional Swimming, in Sale on March 16th. Good luck to the students who are progressing to the next round.
AWARDS
Friday 24th February
Lyndsay, Jake, Oscar, Sophie
Rio, Ivy, Chelsea, Harrison, Nevin, Nelson, Sienna
Lyndsay, Jake, Oscar, Sophie
Rio, Ivy, Chelsea, Harrison, Nevin, Nelson, Sienna
Miss Gridley Gr 1G
Miss Gridley Gr 1G
Friday 3rd March
Makenzi, Riley T, Oscar V, Jenna, Thisali, Heidi, Noah J, Ella A, Arlington, Lacey
Makenzi, Riley T, Oscar V, Jenna, Thisali, Heidi, Noah J, Ella A, Arlington, Lacey
Harlow J, Kade, Aiden O, Milla
Harlow J, Kade, Aiden O, Milla
BLESSING AND OPENING OF NEW BUILDING
Parents are invited to attend the official opening and blessing of the new administration offices and the 3/4 contemporary, flexible working space.
ST LAURENCE O’TOOLE PRIMARY SCHOOL
BLESSING AND OPENING
The School Community
is invited to join us for
our official blessing and opening of the refurbishment of
the convent to administration offices and a flexible,
contemporary learning space created from the
previous administration area.
Tuesday 28th March
1.00pm
Please sign in at the office
(Parking in the church carpark)
PARENTS & FRIENDS EASTER RAFFLE
Easter Raffle and Donation of Easter Items
Easter Raffle books have been handed out to families. Payment for tickets is via CDFpay please. If you require extra books, please let the office know and we can send more out.
Raffle books sold or unsold need to be returned to school by 9am on Monday 3rd April please.
Raffle will be drawn on Thursday, 6th April after our Easter presentation.
DONATIONS OF EASTER ITEMS NEEDED: As this is one of our major fundraisers, it would be appreciated if each family, if you are able to, donate an Easter item to go into hampers for prizes.
BOOK CLUB
Book Club Orders via LOOP only
Step-by-step Ordering: scholastic.com.au/LOOP
- Select the Issue 2.
- Select a class from your Book Club Ordering Group.
- Add or Select a student (Remember: you only need to add students AS they place orders).
- Check student name and class is displayed below the Issue number in the aqua bar before entering the item number
(Note that all data is automatically saved - there is no need to press SUBMIT to keep the data). - Enter the book item number from the Book Club catalogue.
- Enter the student's payment method (will only appear if ordering by student).
- After each order, Add or Select the next student and class.
- If you need to leave mid-order, select Exit Order. When you're ready to resume, go to Open Orders to recommence.
- At the end of the entire order select Next.
- Reconciliations on your Order Review may be displayed by Title, Club, Class or Student.
- Select Next or Spend Vouchers / Rewards to apply these against your total due.
- Payment information will then be presented.
- Select Invoice or Credit Card.
Click here to download a handy guide on how to order using the Book Clubs platform.
ORDERS CLOSE 23rd MARCH 4PM.
CARITAS AUSTRALIA - PROJECT COMPASSION
The theme of Project Compassion is For All Future Generations.
In support of Project Compassion, you can donate through Project Compassion that have been sent out to families. There is absolutely no pressure to donate. If you are, boxes would need to be returned by the end of term 1 please. Any donation of small change would be appreciated.
PRAYER
Loving God, You are always with us, guiding us and loving us. We know you hear us when we pray, and you listen to us whenever we talk to you. Thank you. Help us remember to take time every day to talk to you. We know that getting ready for the mystery of Easter is big work. During this season, help us learn how to trust you, love you, and share your love with others! Thank you for being with our family as we travel together, preparing our hearts and minds to enter into the mystery of Easter. Bless us in our work. It’s in your holy name, we pray, Amen.