Holy Saviour School Bulletin
Dear Families,
We would like to wish all our dads, grandfathers and carers a special day on Sunday as you celebrate the very important role each of you play within your family. I hope that each of you can find some time in your busy and challenging lives, to reflect upon the great job you are doing, and that your families can express their gratitude for your selfless care and commitment.
Father’s Day Celebrations
We had an amazing celebration this afternoon with our Father’s Day afternoon tea. It was wonderful to see so many Dads, Granddads / Special Friends able to attend and share a snack with their children and play some games. Special thanks to all the staff and volunteers for their assistance in making sure all our Dads and Special Friends were fed and looked after!
A huge thank you to Karen Inguanti, Brooke Eddington, Narelle Diamandis, and Fran Byrne-Dimos who ran our Father’s Day stall on Thursday. We are very grateful for the many hours of preparation and thought that goes into running a successful activity such as this.
Free Dress / Festival Donation Date Change
Please note that due to the District Athletics day next Friday, Casual Dress / Festival Donation Day has been changed to Thursday 5th September. On this day children can wear casual clothes and donate small inexpensive gifts / new toys / activities that can be used as prizes on the games stall.
Please note that if you are unable to donate goods on any of the days, your child/ren are still more than welcome to wear casual clothes.
Subway Orders
Please note that children participating in the District Athletics can still order Subway next Friday 6th September. Orders will be taken to the grounds wen they are delivered to the school.
Whole School Excursion
On Friday 13th September, we will be taking the whole school to the Australian Sports Museum at the MCG, as part of our learning around the Olympics and Paralympics this term.
Please keep an eye open for the Operoo form for all details and to grant permission for your child to attend.
Footy Colours Day - Tuesday 17th September
Tuesday 17th September is our Footy Colours Day. Children can come to school dressed in their team's colours and the SAC will be arranging a special Footy Hot Dog lunch.
Children can order:
Hot Dog Lunch - $7 for a hot Dog, apple/orange juice and a chocolate chip mini muffin bar (extra hot dogs $4).
Please place your orders on CDFpay. Orders close on Friday 13th September, 3pm.
Book Club
Orders for the edition 6 Scholastic Book Club catalogue are due THIS Monday 2nd September, 5pm. To view the catalogue online and place your order please click here.
Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools - School Improvement Surveys (MACSSIS)
Throughout each year, we pause to listen to our students, families and staff to gauge how our learning community is travelling. This feedback is invaluable to our progress as effective school communities and is backed by evidence-based research and best practices. I invite you to read the following letter which outlines the process for 2024.
School Tours & Open Days
Since the announcement of the Emmaus College P-12 beginning next year, I have been swamped with school tours! Our previously organised Open Days have now finished, but we have scheduled some new dates for Term 3. Please feel free to share the following date with anyone you know who wishes to enrol at Holy Saviour/Emmaus College: Wednesday 4 Sept - 4pm.
Prep 2025 Enrolments
We have had great interest in Prep for 2025, as well as other year levels, and we’ve had a good number of enrolments come through already. If you have a child who is eligible to start Prep in 2025, please submit your enrolment at your earliest convenience. This will enable us to develop a clear picture of classing and group sizes for 2025. Enrolments for 2025 are to be made through the Emmaus portal.
Catholic Secondary School Enrolment Applications
Key Enrolment Dates for Year 5 Students in 2024 starting Year 7 in 2026
The key enrolment dates for students in Year 5 in 2024 who will be starting Year 7 in 2026 have been agreed after consultation with the Executive of the Principals Association of Victorian Catholic Secondary Schools (PAVCSS).
The timeline of events and dates are as follows:
Monday 29th January 2024 – Applications open for students commencing Year 7 in 2026.
Friday 16th August 2024 – Applications will close.
Friday 18th October 2024 – Offers will be posted to prospective Year 7 applicants.
Friday 8th November 2024 – Final date for parents/carers to accept an offer made by a school.
Parents of Year 5 students in 2024, please diarise these dates so you don’t miss out.
Mr Steve Evans
Principal
