Dear Families

Term 3 has started in a positive fashion. We have had the regular learning routines commence again as well as ancillary programs such as gymnastics and Friday Netball.

We have several theatre companies visiting us later this term, including NZ Playhouse and Bell Shakespeare. We also have or 5/6 students seeing the Guildford Young Musical and our 3/4 students seeing the MacKillop Musical.

Lady Gowrie have made a strong start as our Before and After School Care provider. Lady Gowrie collects students from Kindergarten, Prep and Grade One directly from their classrooms. Students from Grade Two to Grade Six walk to Emmaus themselves. For more information contact Lady Gowrie at (03) 6230 6800 or info@gowrie-tas.com.au

One can’t forget the early success of our School Lunch program. Little Dove Café is a hum of activity every day, as we cook nutritious and delicious food for our student cohort. Andrea and Bridget are doing a sensational job and students are into positive routines. Some recipes have been a huge hit (the Vegetable Curry in particular!), others have been new experiences for students. We will be surveying students to get a sense of what is working. Of course we need to balance preference with nutrition. Weeks 4-6 were sent out on Compass on Monday. A huge thank you to parents embracing the program with such enthusiasm.

Kinder enrolments for 2025 are now open and we are filling up! It might be an opportune time to remind any families or friends that are interested. We have very strong interest, so it is likely we will have large numbers as per the demand this year. Anyone interested can pick up an enrolment pack from the office or just fill out this form: https://johnpaul.tas.edu.au/enrol/how-to-enrol/

Don’t forget to save the date for our school concert. On 19 October we will be celebrating the John Paul II feast day and having a school concert that day, with two sittings.

Brendan Gill

PRINCIPAL

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Our Winter Woollies Celebration 40 Years Merchandise is available for purchase from our office. We also have free car stickers available too !

Purchases can be made at our reception by eftpos (preferred) or with correct dollars only.

Scarves $35 (Dark blue and bright blue / Wool/Acrylic blend)

Beanies $35 - (Dark blue / Wool/Acrylic Blend)

Keep Cups $26 - (Blue aluminium/insulated)

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ENROLMENTS FOR 2025 & FUTURE YEARS ARE NOW OPEN

Please contact or visit our school office for an enrolment pack or begin the enrolment process at home via our website using the following link:

https://johnpaul.tas.edu.au/enrol/how-to-enrol/

Reception: 03 62477104

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Have you seen our new Explore the Future brochure, starring Rubi Langston in Grade Two! Take a look below.

Download your copy of our new 'Explore the Future' brochure here.

Cooee

Fortnightly School Newsletter of John Paul II Primary School

Issue 10 · 11 Aug 2023

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