Reminders

Today is Do It For Dolly Day 

Today, St Augustine's is going blue for Do It for Dolly Day, a national campaign in memory of Dolly Everett, raising awareness of bullying and the importance of kindness. You may have spotted our blue Dolly butterflies popping up around the school recently. 

This week our senior students have been running activities for staff and students including daily SIMON messages of kindness, guess the lolly competitions and a kindness wall.

Members of our community are wearing a touch of blue today to recognise Do It For Dolly Day.

Scoops of Kindness

On Tuesday, our students and staff enjoyed a sweet treat thanks to Bulla as part of their Scoops of Kindness community tour in recognition of Dolly.

We thank Bulla Family Dairy for their generous support and helping us share the message of kindness and looking out for one another in our community.

Bullying Help and Support is available at Dolly's Dream:

Dolly's Dream   Anti-Bullying Support Toolkit

Term 2 Student Free Days

Tuesday 12th May

A reminder that next Tuesday, 12th May, is a student free day for Subject Teacher Conversations.  Details have been emailed to all families.  

Bookings can be made via PAM and will close at 3.30pm today, Friday 8th May.  

Please contact the College Office if you require assistance to log in to PAM.

Friday 5th June 

Staff Professional Learning

Monday 8th June 

King's Birthday Public Holiday

Term 2 Masses and Liturgies

Families, members of our school community and parishioners are welcome to join us at our Term 2 Masses and Liturgies.  We love celebrating and sharing these with you! 

Justice Matters Camp 

Calling All Amazing Years 9 and 10 students! 

There is a wonderful opportunity for you to attend this year's Justice Matters Camp which will be held at The Valley Homestead, Ovens, from Monday 18th - Tuesday 19th May.  

This year's theme is "Seek Peace and Pursue It".  

There are limited spaces available, so please email Mrs Rach Chapman (rachellechapman@sakyabram.vic.edu.au) if you are interested or would like further information. 

Senior Secondary Pathways and Subject Selection Information Evening

Wednesday 3rd June at 6.30pm in the Brigidine Centre

All current Years 8, 9 and 10 students and families/caregivers are invited to attend this session, where the various Senior School pathways - VCE, VCEVM, VET and subjects - 9/10 Electives and VCE subjects, and the subject selection process will be outlined. 

Students and parents/caregivers will have the opportunity to meet and speak with our Learning Leaders and VCE teachers across all subject areas and VET providers from across the district. 

SOLE Stars

Congratulations to our Term 2 Week 3 SOLE Stars.

Important Reminders: 

School Drop-off and Pick-up Times

Please ensure students arrive at school between 8.30 and 8.45am and arrange for pick up before 3.30pm. 

Please note that no supervision is available prior to 8.15am and students should not be arriving to school prior to this time.  We thank you for your understanding and efforts in this space.

Uniform Expectations 

The Uniform Guide is available via the College website. Students are expected to wear full academic uniform each day unless they have timetabled PE or Sport.  

If your child is out of uniform on any day, please provide a note (or email) to their TA explaining the reason and indicating the date your child will return in full uniform.  

Personal Digital Devices 

If you need to contact your child, please do so via the College Office, as students should not be using their devices whilst they are at school. 

If a student is found using a device without school permission, it will be confiscated in accordance with the Personal Digital Device policy. 

General Achievement Test (GAT) – Tuesday 16th June 

All students enrolled in a VCE or VCEVM Unit 3 and/or Unit 4 subject are required to sit the General Achievement Test (GAT) on Tuesday 16th June. 

The GAT is an important part of the VCE assessment process. While it does not directly contribute to a student’s study score, it plays a key role in: 

• Checking that school-based and external assessments are accurate and fair 

• Calculating Derived Examination Scores if a student is unable to complete an exam due to illness or other approved circumstances 

• Assisting in the statistical moderation of school-assessed coursework 

On the day: 

• Students must arrive at school by 8.30am in casual clothes 
• The GAT will run for most of the day, with scheduled breaks 
• Students should bring pens, pencils, erasers and a clear water bottle 
• An English and/or bilingual printed dictionary 
• One scientific calculator 

Attendance is compulsory

 If your child is unwell or unable to attend, please notify the school as soon as possible and provide appropriate medical documentation. 

We encourage students to approach the GAT seriously and to do their best, as it can be used to support their final results if needed. 

If you have any questions, please contact Mr Brad Downie or Mrs Sharon Darling. 

Further information will be provided to students and families in coming weeks.   

Instrumental Music Program Update

We are proud to offer a vibrant Instrumental Music Program at St Augustine's, supported by a team of highly experienced and passionate tutors:

Vocal Lessons – Lakmini Hewawasam

Guitar Lessons – Matthew Heard

Piano Lessons – Elisha Salakowski 

Further Information on our tutors.

If your child is interested in participating in any of these lessons, please contact our Music Coordinator, Chloe Grant, at chloegrant@sakyabram.vic.edu.au

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