Dear Parents,

Welcome to 2024. Our children have started 2024 in a calm manner and it is wonderful to see their enthusiasm and smiles as they go about the corridors each day.

Canteen

Tomorrow, Friday 9th February our Canteen will once again resume for both hot food and over the counter sales. This year, food will be prepared on site and is able to be ordered only through schools24. Please go to schools24 and change your child's class prior to ordering their lunch for the first time. (See instructions below)

The Canteen will be open two days a week - Tuesday & Friday.

Please note that in order to keep food warm it is highly recommended that children use the Holy Name insulated lunch bags. These are available from the school office for $10.

Children will be able to purchase icypoles and icecreams over the counter.

We are also seeking parent helpers (you must have a current working with children check registered with the office) to help out at the Canteen. Please ring or email Leanne with your details.

Uniform

Thank you to all of our families that have ensured that their children are coming to school in the correct uniform. Please ensure that if your child does not have sport, they are wearing the correct school uniform and school shoes. Children should not be wearing runners as part of their everyday footwear.

The school office sells legionnaire style hats ($13) and school issue replacement sunglasses ($15). We ask that you please check that your child's sunglasses are not scratched or broken.

Also, we want to make sure that we can return clothing items to your child, so we need all items to be named or renamed.

Book Club

The first issue of Scholastic Book Club has been sent home with your child. There is no obligation to buy anything, however if you would like to purchase an item you can do this either by jumping online or by sending the money (and order form) to the office.

The closing date to order for this issue is 3:20pm on Monday 12th February.

2024 Fees

Fee Statements were emailed out today. You can pay by cash, eftpos, credit card in person or by phone, Bpay or you can set up a Direct Debit (see Leanne in the office for a DD form). If you have any queries about your statement, ring the office.

If you have a health care / pension card, and wish to apply for CSEF (Camp, Sport & Excursions Fund) and/or apply for 2024 concessional fees, please see Leanne or Vivien (Bursar) as soon as possible.

Come and See My Classroom

On Monday 12th February we will be hosting our "Come and see my classroom" starting at 2:20pm. This is an opportunity for parents to come along to the school and visit their child in the classroom. You are invited to come to the staffroom first to grab a cuppa and light snack.

Gates

As you have probably noticed, just prior to the children starting school, we had our school fence replaced. Some of the gate measurements were not quite right and will be replaced (hopefully by the end of the week).

Please note that the gates will be opened at 8:30 am. It is advisable that your children do not arrive earlier than this as there is no one out there to supervise prior to this time.

Car Show

Just letting you know that plans are underway for our Car Show. Please note the change of date and time. The car show will now take place on Saturday 16th March between 3-7pm.

Thank you to our major sponsor My Agent Real Estate.

As our Car Show is fast approaching, we are requiring help to ensure that our car show goes smoothly. How can you help??

If you have a car that you would like to show or know of someone that would like to show theirs, please register your car by using the following link https://share.hsforms.com/1Q7FPiezpSpSCErJpdbya6wd6rzr
Would your business like to sponsor our event or provide something for the raffle? If so, please speak to Derryn or Caroline.
Do you work in an automotive related industry? Why not hold a stall to advertise your business. Please come and speak to a car show member.
Are you able to spare an hour or two to help on the evening? Please ring the school office (9471 0883) and let Leanne know when you are available.
Do you know any Food truck vendors that might be able to help on the night? Please speak to Caroline or Derryn.
Interested in helping us create a race track for remote control cars? Please speak to Derryn
Do you know of any band or musicians that could spare a little bit of time between 3-7pm on the 16th. Please come and speak to one of us.

Assembly Roster


12th February	Come and see my classroom NO ASSEMBLY
19th February	GRADE 3/4M
26th February	GRADE 1/2B
4th March	GRADE PREP B & K
11th March	NO ASSEMBLY LONG WEEKEND
18th March	GRADE 3/4Z
25th March	GRADE 5/6C

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