Dear Families,

First Eucharist

Several of our students made their First Eucharist across the past weekend. It was a very special day for these children and their families. We continue as family, parish and school to offer our prayer and ongoing support. May these children grow in their faith and know of God's unconditional love and presence as they come to the Eucharistic table.

What a Disco Party !!!

Last Friday evening was a sensational night for our students who celebrated with their friends and danced the night away in fine fashion! It was fabulous to see so many of our students having such a great time.

Our sincere thanks to the P&F whose organisation of this event was amazing and ensured our students had the best time!

Our thanks to Sam Yap and her very generous and large band of parent helpers. Thank you also to our staff who supported the event.

I hope that I have not left any of our parents off the helpers list!! (Apologies in advance if I have) Thank you to Randa, Karla, Premila , Gale, Renee, Joelle, John, Steph, Theresa, Natalie, Christina, Kevin, Kai, Cristy, Lindsay, Joanne, Dishan, Lucy, Claudia , Danni , Nicola, Vicky, Rich, Sandra, Lauren, Nina and Francine.

Lamont Book Fair

Thank you so much to all of our students, parents/carers and staff for their incredible support of our Book Fair last week. Our fair’s sales total was $9,398.99 which is such an amazing effort! This means that we have earned over $3,000 worth of new books for our school library!!

John Hannah House Visit

On Monday our Foundation P spent time with the residents of John Hannah House building Lego and then they sang their song from the Class Mass 'One Holy Family'. This was a huge favourite with the residents!

Jingle Bell Jam- School Carols

This Friday November 24th will begin our Christmas Celebrations with a very Special event - Christmas Carols / Concert on the oval at 6pm-8pm. We ask all families to bring a picnic rug or chairs to enjoy the evening. We thank our P&F for organising food for the event that can be ordered on CDF pay. Please make sure you place your orders promptly.

CDF Pay will close Thursday 23rd November at 9am! You are also able to BYO food - no nuts. Please note no alcohol.

School Concert Recording is on it's way...

After a few hitches, the recording of "SJV Speaks for the Trees" has arrived. As a thankyou for your patience we are providing each family with a link to your child's performance night FREE of charge.

This will be sent via email to you this week.

We hope you enjoy reliving this wonderful experience!

Commitment TO CHILD SAFETY

On December 11th we have invited the Proactive Policing Unit Youth Resource Officers to come and talk to our grade 1/2's about the importance of rules and how they keep us safe and to help them understand different forms of bullying and what to do. Early this term they spoke to our grade 5/6's around cyber safety.

2024 Foundation Transition

It was wonderful to see our 2024 Foundation students at our school on Monday as they immersed themselves in a range of activities! Transition continues each Monday from 9:15 - 10:30am. Please note the earlier finish time.

Dates: 27th November and the 4th December.

Step Up Day

Students will meet their 2024 classmates in their classrooms on Friday December 8th.

This will begin at 10am.

Last Day of school in 2023

Please note that the last day of school for 2023 will be FRIDAY 15th December. School will conclude at 2:30pm

Canteen

Please note that the last day for Canteen in 2023 will be Friday 8th December.

In 2024 the Canteen will not reopen until Wednesday 7th February.

Important Starting Dates for 2024

Term 1:

Monday 29th January:

STAFF return (no students)

Tuesday 30th January

Foundation Students 8:45am - 1pm

Wednesday 31st January

Foundation Students 8:45am - 1pm

Thursday 1st February

All students 8:45 - 3:15pm

Beginning of Year Testing Times:

Students in Years 1-6 will be required to attend school on Tuesday 30th January or Wednesday 31st January at an allocated time to complete literacy & numeracy testing.

Year 1/2 Testing: Parents will be able to book an appointment for their child to complete testing on either Tuesday 30th January or Wednesday 31st January. Online bookings will open on the 8th December 2023.

Year 3 and 5: All students are required to attend school from 8:45 - 11:00 on Tuesday 30th January.

Year 4 and 6: All students are required to attend school from 8:45 - 11:00 on Wednesday 31st January.

Birthdays

We wish the following students a fantastic day on their birthday!!! May you feel very special...

Happy Birthday! We hope that you enjoy(ed) your special day!