Need to Know
Welcome to Term 3!
I hope this newsletter finds you well as we dive into Term 3. I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Jayke Greenard and Claire Suckling for their dedication and hard work in running the Year 10 Snow Camp during the first week of term. The camp was a tremendous success, and according to Ms. Suckling, our students were "awesome."
Exciting News: NASA Space Camp in 2025!
We’re thrilled to announce that we have commenced planning and research to offer the NASA Space Camp to our students in 2025. Stay tuned for more updates as we work to make this out-of-this-world opportunity a reality!
Year 9 and 10 Pathways Interviews
The Year 9 and 10 Pathways Interviews have now concluded. Our students were excited to explore their subject choices for 2025. It’s wonderful to see them so engaged in shaping their academic futures. Please ensure your child has met the deadline for submitting their subject choices.
Uniform Reminder
With the chilly weather setting in, I’d like to remind students and parents of our comprehensive uniform options, which are designed to keep everyone warm. Please note that students must wear only St Helena branded uniform items, including our new warm black puffer jacket from 2023. Hoodies and non-uniform tracksuit pants are not permitted. I am pleased to see many students opting for the puffer jacket and staying comfortable in the cold.
40th Anniversary Celebration - Save the Date!
Our community engagement leader, Caitlin Fecondo, is working diligently to plan our 40th Anniversary celebrations on Saturday, November 30th. We are planning an exciting day with an open-air cinema, food trucks, and other entertainment. I have fond memories of St Helena from its very first year, including my student teacher rounds here (!) and the initial buildings that were constructed. I hope you’ll join us for this significant milestone.
Monster Cool at School Raffle - Where will you go if you win?
A big thank you to our parent and student volunteers who have been busy sourcing prizes for our Monster Cool at School Raffle. Ticket sales will begin in the first week of August, and you’ll receive a Compass notification about consenting to your child bringing home a book of tickets to sell. Tickets are $10 each, with ten tickets per book. We are aiming to raise $55,000 for our air conditioning project.
Please consider ordering extra books and selling them at your workplaces, sporting clubs, etc. There are fantastic incentives for selling tickets, including prizes for students, Strive groups, and staff members. We will also need volunteers to staff stalls at local retail outlets. Even an hour of your time would be greatly appreciated. A call for volunteers will come out in early August.
The raffle will be drawn at our 40th Anniversary Celebration, and with only 12,000 tickets on sale and numerous prizes, your chances of winning are excellent!
First prize: a $10,000 travel voucher
Second prize: a chef prepared dinner for 8 in your home!
plus many, many more!
A sincere thank you to our generous donors and prize-sourcers. We will issue a more comprehensive recognition at the conclusion of the raffle.
| Allawah Beauty | $77 voucher |
| Anna Calandro | Kinesiology session |
| Australian Sports Museum | Tickets |
| Barry Plant real estate | $250 Hamper |
| Bidfood | Hamper and wine. |
| Bloom Squad | $50 voucher |
| Bocca Foods (St Helena canteen) | 3x vouchers |
| Burson Automotive Pty Ltd | $800 worth of goods |
| Campion Books | 2 x $100 Voucher |
| Cathy Tomkins | $200 voucher |
| Chocolate Destinations Aust Pty Ltd | IKG Mega Bar of Chocolate. |
| Coffey Family | Art Markers |
| Endota Spa | $100 spa voucher |
| Funfields voucher | $200 voucher |
| Geelong FC | |
| Gill Decis | Camp Paws voucher $65 |
| HC Catering | Voucher: night for 2 at Flavour Journey |
| Horbin Contracting | $200 Woolies voucher. |
| Leanne Hindley | 2 x Watches |
| Learning with Technologies | 2 smart TVs |
| Liam McLaughlin | Private Chef Dinner for up to 8 people |
| Middle school (Blue edge) | Inspire 2 Fitbit |
| MSP Photography | $150 voucher |
| Parent | Hamper |
| Parent | Ralph Lauren Sunglasses |
| Parent | Morphy Ice Maker |
| An Elegant Affair | Smart TV |
| Pelligra Cakes | $30 voucher |
| Platform 3095 | Voucher. |
| Play safe | Camping gear. |
| Rapid office supplies | $100 Voucher |
| Rinnai | 2x BBQs |
| Rivers of Yarambat | $100 gift card |
| Runway room | Voucher $200 |
| Sam Hawker | $100 Tupperware pack |
| Storm Carnie | Vintage gumball machine |
| Taste That | $200 voucher |
| Total Tools Bendigo | Cordless Jobsite Radio |
| VE Furniture | $100 Gold Class movie voucher |
| Woolworths Laurimar | $65 voucher |
| Masci Hair and Spa | $250 voucher |
| Photgraphy Vouchers | 1 x $275 1X $225 |
| Reform Clothing Company | Cash donation (going towards ticket seller prizes) |
Cash donations from An Elegant Affair and Campion Books, and money raised at our Debutante Balls have enabled us to provide a monster first prize of a $10,000 travel voucher. Where would you go if you won? |
Pupil Free Day Reminder
A reminder that we have a pupil-free day next Thursday, August 1st, except for Year 12 English students who will be undertaking a practice exam. This is a valuable opportunity for them to experience exam conditions and refine their skills.
Special Event: Luke Kidgell Performance
We’re excited to announce that Luke Kidgell, St Helena alumni and international comedy artist, will perform his show at our Sue Dyet Theatre on Thursday, September 12th,just off the back of a highly successful European tour. Tickets will be available soon, and the event is strictly for ages 16 and up. All proceeds will support our Cool at School fundraiser.
Opening Night for Mamma Mia
I have been fortunate to see some of the rehearsal of our upcoming 2024 show Mamma Mia! Tickets will sell quickly - you don't want to miss this uplifting and joyful show! Tickets can be purchased via this link: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1242263
Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community. Let’s make Term 3 a great success!