Principal's Message
Specialist Program Extravaganza.....our juniors shining on the stage!
Dear Families,
Monday 20th November - School Closure Day - 2024 Planning
Remembrance Day is a day when we acknowledge those who have died while serving in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. Remembrance Day is held on 11th November. This is the anniversary of the Armistice that ended fighting with Germany in World War 1. In Australia and many other countries a one minute silence is observed at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month because that is when the Armistice came into effect. It is a time to honour our service personnel who died in service of Australia.
Loving Father,
You always hold and protect us in your love.
Grant eternal rest to those who have died
protecting our nation from the horror of war.
May we who stand shielded by their sacrifice
always remember and thank you for their gift.
May war never again threaten us,
and where war rages in our world,
we pray that your peace will reign.
We make this prayer through Christ our Lord.
Classes will gather in prayer on Monday morning to remember all who have been affected by war.
Year Prep to Year 2 Swimming Program
A reminder for your diaries
Term 4 Swimming Program - Clayton Aquatic and Health Centre
Cooke Street Clayton
Our 9 day Swimming Program commences on Monday 13th November for all Prep to Year 2 children. The program concludes on Friday 24th November. The timetable is below.
*Monday 20th November is a program rest day.
Session Time | Bus Pick Up Time | Classes Attending |
Session 1: 11:00-11:40 | 10:45 | 1/2W and Prep C |
Session 2: 11:45 - 12:25 | 11:30 | 1/2 T & Prep R & 1/2 S (split) |
Session 3: 12:45 - 1:25 | 12:30 | 1/2 L & 1/2V & 1/2 S (split) |
Starting School Webinar - Carley McGauran
We have been most fortunate to be offered access to Carley’s webinar how to ‘Thrive not just Survive’’ Carley provides practical advice for families on how to start school successfully as well as a number of general parenting tips. Families will find Carley easy to listen to and highly relatable as a parent of three children herself.
To join Carely’s webinar please see the link below.
2024 Term Dates & Beginning of Year Schedule
Term 1 | Monday 29 January (Staff only commence) Monday 29th January & Tuesday 30th January - Building Program Classroom Reallocation ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' Term 1 - Students Wednesday 31st January – Thursday 28th March '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' Wednesday 31st/Thursday 1st February will be the Teacher/Student/Learning Conversations for Year 1 to Year 6 ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' Teacher/Student Learning Conversations (Year 1- 6) Year 1 - 6 commence Wednesday 31st January & Thursday 1st February with One to One Learning Conversations with their 2024 Class Teacher. Parents to book in 30 minute appointments. (Booking details to be provided)
Year 1 to Year 6 classes commence Friday 2nd February - (8.45am-3.15pm) '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' Prep 2024 commence 2 x Half Days - 8.45am to 1.30pm Wednesday 31st January Thursday 1st February Prep Classes commence fulltime from Friday 2nd February at 8.45am till 3.15pm
Prep Rest Days Wednesday 7th February Wed 14th February Wed 21st February Wed 28th February
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Term 2 | Monday 15 April – Friday 28 June |
Term 3 | Monday 15 July – Friday 20 September |
Term 4 | Monday 7 October – Tuesday 17th December Students conclude (To be confirmed) Friday 20 December Staff conclude |
2024 Prep Transition Sessions - Detailed schedule
Date | Time | Parent Information Session | Location |
Session 3 Wednesday 15/11/23 | 9.00am - 10.30am | Drop off and enjoy the morning - pick up from the Prep rooms at 10.30am. | Students dropped off in Prep Classrooms
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Session 4 Thursday 23/11/23 | 9:00am - 10:30am | Paul Wakeling and the Year 6 Leaders
Ice Cream Van | Students dropped off in Prep Students in Classrooms 9am-10am
10am-10:30am Ice Cream Truck at the Junior Playground
Parent Session: School Hall with Paul Parents pick up students from the Playground |
Family Parish Carols Evening – Saturday 9th December - 7.00pm Carols
We invite all families to join us for our end of year Family Carols evening on Saturday 9th December. The night is a time for all Parish/School families to gather together to sing along to your favourite carols and catch up with friends. The school choir will join the Parish choirs to lead us throughout the evening.
We will be encouraging students to dress up in the spirit of Christmas.
Simply come along for a relaxed night to celebrate the years’ end along with a touch of Christmas spirit!
Zooper Dooper Friday’s are back! 50cents
With Term 4 warning up we welcome back our Friday Zooper Dooper sales!
Children are invited to bring 50 cents to school to purchase a Zooper Dooper on a Friday.
We thank our Year 6 children for volunteering their time to support the sales of the Zooper Doopers. All profits raised from the sales will go to our Kadasig fundraising efforts.
Term 4 Summer Uniform & ‘No Hat - No Play’
All students should now be wearing their summer uniform in Term 4. We also remind parents that Term 4 has a ‘No Hat – No Play’ Sunsmart policy.
As a SunSmart registered school all children will have access to Sunscreen.
Student Departures/Future Numbers
If your child/ren (Prep- Year 5) will not be returning to St Andrew’s in 2024 we ask that you please notify us.
As we plan ahead for 2024 classes, we ask any families who know that they will not be returning to St. Andrew's in 2024 to inform the school as soon as possible by clicking on the button below or emailing principal@saclaytonsth.catholic.edu.au
2024 School Fees and Levies
School Leadership also presented the 2024 Fee and Levy structure to the SAC at last night’s meeting.
Levies for School Camp and Swimming Levies will be dependent on the costs of the buses, swimming pool charges and camp provider charges. We would hope that there would be minimal increases with these levies.
Please refer to the the attached 2024 Fee and Levy Structure
2023 School Calendar
The 2023 School Calendar is available on the School Website. It can be found mid-way on the front page under the heading ‘WHAT’S ON’. We will endeavour, where possible, to remain true to the dates on the 2023 calendar. We would recommend that parents make a regular visit to the school website to see updates on all school events.
Key term 4 Calendar events
| NOVEMBER | |
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| Mon 13th | Prep to Year 2 Swimming Program commences |
| Tues 14th | Prep to Year 2 Swimming Program |
| Wed 15th | 2024 Prep Transition Session 3 Prep to Year 2 Swimming Program |
| Thurs 16th | Prep to Year 2 Swimming Program |
| Friday 17th | Prep to Year 2 Swimming Program |
| Monday 20th | School Closure Day |
Please note Key Dates for the End of School Year
- Thursday 7th December -Year 6 Graduation Mass - (6pm - 7.30pm)
- Friday 8th December - Year 6 Fun Day Excursion
- Friday 15th December - Classes conclude at 1.30pm
- Monday 18th December - Staff Planning Day for 2023
- Wednesday 20th December - Staff Conclude 2022 School Year
Paul Wakeling
Principal