Dear Parents,

We are now over the half way point of the term and it is flying by. We have had so many exciting activities, events and celebrations already and this continues. Please check the calendar included as part of this newsletter to ensure you are aware of all that is happening.

First Eucharist

On Sunday 31st August at 2:30pm our Year 3/4 students will celebrate their First Eucharist. This is a very special step in their faith journey and we know they are all very excited. Please keep them and their families in your prayers and thoughts in the coming days.

Father’s and Special Person Celebration - Friday 5th September

Invitations were sent home yesterday and we look forward to seeing all Dads and special people at our celebration. We welcome these very special people in our lives to join us for some time in the classroom and then coffee and donuts in the hall afterwards.

Please RSVP by Monday 1st September for catering purposes.

Email : schooladmin@stbernardscoburg.catholic.edu.au.

Learning Conversations

A reminder to book in for our Learning Conversations which are being held on Tuesday 9th September, 3:30pm - 6:00pm. These are compulsory and all students are expected to attend with at least one parent.

Bookings can be made via

https://www.schoolinterviews.com.au/

Booking Code: rrypm

St Bernard's Circus Performance

Our Circus performance is getting closer and all our students are continuing to practise their skills. Information was set home earlier this week outlining the performance time, ticket allocation, purchase and costumes. All students are expected to attend and a written note is required for any student unable to do so, by this Friday, as the stage placements will be affected. The permission note for students to attend the rehearsal at the Coburg Town Hall during the day on Thursday 18th September, will be sent home next week.

MACSSIS Survey

From September 1st, staff, students from Year 4-6 and randomly selected families from the community, will be asked to participate in Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools – School Improvement Surveys (MACSSIS). MACSSIS is an annual process whereby schools listen to the thoughts and feelings that students, families and staff have about how their school can improve. These surveys help inform the ongoing improvement of schools across the Archdiocese of Melbourne.

One of the main goals of the family survey is to identify the strengths and areas for improvement in our school. MACSSIS data benefits everyone within our school and provides valuable community insights on areas that each school can focus on. Our school believes it is important to encourage families to have a voice and contribute to shaping the ongoing improvement of the school.

Please see further information in the attached information below.

Assembly

Assembly is on this Friday at 3:00pm in the Hall. The Year 3/4s will be hosting this week.

School Fees

A reminder the latest instalment of school fees are now due. If you are experiencing financial difficulties please contact the office to make an arrangement.

Date	Event

August
Friday 29th	Assembly 3pm (3/4 hosting)
Sunday 31st	Sacrament of First Communion 2.30pm

September
Friday 5th	Father's Day Breakfast and Father's Day Stall
Tuesday 9th	Learning Conversations 3.30-6.00pm
Friday 12th	Assembly 3pm (1/2 hosting)
Thursday 18th	Circus Performance
Friday 19th	End of Term 3 (students finish 1.00pm)

Calendar

Upcoming dates: