Key Dates & Reminders
CALENDAR DATES
Below are list of some of the main dates for Family Calendars for the coming few months:
August Dates
Thursday 7th August - Donut Day
Friday 8th August - 100 Days of Prep
Friday 15th August - Holy Day of Obligation Feast of the Assumption
Thursday 21st August - Book Week Parade
Friday 22nd August - SCHOOL CLOSURE DAY
Saturday 23rd August - Community Mass @ St Andrew’s Church
Tuesday 26th August - School Advisory Board
Wednesday 27th August - School Mass
Friday 29th August - Sacrament of Confirmation
September Dates
Monday 1st September - Yr 3 & 4 Swimming Program
Tuesday 2nd September - Yr 3 & 4 Swimming Program
Wednesday 3rd September - Yr 3 & 4 Swimming Program
Thursday 4th September - Yr 3 & 4 Swimming Program
- Yr 5 & 6 Camp Information Meeting
- Prep 2026 Information Night
Friday 5th September - Yr 3&4 Swimming Program
Father’s Day Stall
Sunday 7th September - Father’s Day
Thursday 11th September - 12:30 EARLY FINISH due to Parent Teacher Interviews
Tuesday 16th September - Parent Teacher Interviews
Friday 19th September- 12:30 EARLY FINISH End of Term 3
October Dates
Monday 6th October - Term 4 Commences
Wednesday 8th October - Year 5 & 6 Depart for Camp
Thursday 9th October - Year 5 & 6 Return from Camp
TERM 3 EARLY FINISH & CLOSURE DAYS
During Term 3 we will have two days where students finish early at 12:30 and a School Closure Day. A reminder to families to mark these in your calendars and organise care if required. The dates of these days are:
- Friday 22nd August SCHOOL CLOSURE DAY for Teacher Professional Development
- Thursday 11th September - 12:30 EARLY FINISH due to Parent Teacher Interviews
- Friday 19th September - 12:30 EARLY FINISH due to the End of Term 3
DONUT FUNDRAISER 7TH AUGUST
The Parents & Friends Committee are wanting to raise money for more playground equipment. They will be holding two fundraising ‘Treat Days’ during Term 3. The first will be a donut day this Thursday 7th August. Donuts will cost $1 and parents can send money in to order a donut until Tuesday 5th August.
100 DAYS OF PREP
This Friday 8th August, we will be marking the 100 days of school milestone for our Preps. A reminder that our Preps are asked to dress up as if they are 100 years old! Some dress up ideas may be grey hair spray, hair rollers, old shirts, glasses, walking sticks or suspenders etc.
The day will consist of a parade which we invite parents to join us for. After the parade the students will enjoy a day of fun activities to celebrate all their hard work at school so far. If you have any questions please check the Operoo that was sent out today or speak to your child's teacher.
BOOK WEEK @ ST JOHN’S
We are very excited to be celebrating Book Week at St John’s next week. Please mark in your calendar our Book Week Parade which will be held on Thursday 21st August @ 9:15 in the undercover area (weather permitting). Children are invited to come to school that day dressed as their favourite book character. Parents are welcome to come to the Parade, check out the flyer below for more information.
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION REMINDERS
An integral part of your child’s preparation to receive their Sacrament of Confirmation, is attending Mass each weekend. With this in mind our Confirmation Candidates will be presented to the Parish of St Andrew’s at our next Community Mass on Saturday 23rd August @ St Andrew’s Church Werribee.
It is hoped that all Confirmation Candidates attend this Mass with a parent. During the Mass the Year 6 Confirmation Candidates will be presented to the congregation and will hand out ‘Please Pray for Me’ cards.
Below is a list of important dates, in the lead up to celebrating the sacrament. You may wish to mark these on your family calendar:
Community Mass
Saturday 23rd August
6:00pm @ St Andrew’s Church Werribee
Sacrament of Confirmation
Friday 29th August
7:00pm @ St Andrew’s Church Werribee
RESTRICTED ACCESS TO LEAKES RD
When work commences on the installation of the new Tarneit West Station it will impact access to Leakes Rd. Parents need to be aware of the following restrictions, that will come into place and may need to adjust their drop off and pick up routines accordingly:
- No right turn in Cottesloe Blvd from Leakes travelling East
- No right turn into Leakes Rd from Cottesloe Blvd
- Whilst Leakes Rd won’t be closed off the speed limit will be reduced to 40km.
For further details please refer to the attached Map.
TERM 3 EVACUATION DRILL
In line with the school’s safety procedures and policies, we hold regular safety drills. These enable the school community to practise efficiently evacuating or locking down an area of the school. Our Term 3 drill will take place at 2:30pm on Monday 25th August, to enable staff from Quantin Binnah to participate.
LUNCH ORDERS
Our Parents and Friends have organised two lunch order options for students to access. Below are the details for which option is available on what day. Please note that each option requires a separate App:
Mondays: Students can order a Subway lunch order via the Canteen Hub App
Fridays: Students can order a lunch order from TK Tuckshop via the Spriggy School App
