Good afternoon families,

It has been lovely to see all the students back at school with a sense of excitement in the air as we approach the last term of 2024.

Please remember not to block driveways in the local streets at the beginning and end of the school day. The parish carpark is not a drop off zone, please refrain from using it. It is dangerous for children and families walking along Dolphin St into school, if cars are driving through the parish carpark.

On Thursday 17 October and Friday 18 October Mrs Barron and myself are going to Sydney for the PETTA conference. We will attending lectures and workshops in Literacy- Reading.

Reading- Learning, Meaning, Pleasure

What does it take to improve reading achievements?

Ensuring a safety net: supporting low achievers in school contexts

Supporting a whole- school approach to excellence in reading instruction

Leading change in reading instruction across your school

principles and practices for the assessment of reading>

It is a great opportunity for Michelle and I to hear what is happening in schools around Australia and across the different systems.

St Louis' Italian choir

Congratulations to our Italian Choir who competed at the Italian Festival last weekend. They were fantastic and I was so proud of them. Thank you to Mrs Stefanec for the time she put in to training the choir and to the parents for their support. The choir came equal first and the other school was chosen to sing again on the Sunday.

Regional Athletic Competition

28 of our students competed in the Regional Athletics competition yesterday. They all did a fantastic job and represented themselves and the school extremely well. Thank you to Mr Andrew, Mrs Stefanec and Mrs Crisp for their support at the sports

Division Cricket Blast

Our Year 6 cricket team will compete in the Division Cricket Blast on Friday 18 October. I wish them lots of luck and fun.

Year 3 Reconciliation

Thank you to all the families who attended Thursday night's family night. Thank you to Mrs Douglas for organising the activities and the Year 3 teachers for their support.

Please keep the Year 3 students in your prayers as they will be receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 October.

Prep 2025 Orientation

Our first prep orientation is on Tuesday 15 October 1.15 pm - 2.45 pm.

Parents are invited to stay for some afternoon tea and meet Father Andrew and receive some information from our Office Manager that will help with the transition into St Louis.

Year 2 Family Faith Night

Just a reminder that all Year 2 children and their parents are invited to the Pre-Sacrament Faith Night on Thursday 17th October. The session will held in St Louis' Church from 5pm to 6pm. This Faith Night is part of our whole school sacramental program and all are welcome to attend.

Enjoy your weekend

Carmel Stutterd

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