NEWS ADMINISTRATION
Mrs Caroline Galea
Last Monday, some of our families received a MACSIS survey link which was emailed to you. Each year we ask our families to fill in this survey to the best of their knowledge so we can gain an understanding of our strengths and challenges. These results allow us to set future directions. If you are one of the families asked to complete this survey, please put some time aside to do so, as your thoughts and insights are valued.
Next week, I will be joining other Principals on a pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi until the school holidays. Following on from this, I will be taking an additional two weeks Long Service Leave for the first two weeks of Term 4. In my absence, Derryn Ling will be Acting Principal. I look forward to catching up with you all upon my return.
I have been asked recently by a few different families for the dates with regard to the end of the year and the beginning of the new year.
2024
Wednesday 11th December- Year 6 day to Funfields
Thursday 12th December - Year 6 Graduation
Friday 13th December- Year 6 final day ( Normal finish time and guard of honour)
Monday 16th December - Step Up Day
Tuesday 17th December - End of year mass 9:00am
Tuesday 17th December - All Prep - 5 students finish at 1:00pm
2025
Tuesday 28th January- Teachers only
Wednesday 29th January- P-2 students start (Prep at school 9-11)
Thursday 30th January - All students (Normal school day)
Friday 31st January - All students (Normal school day)
School Assistance
We are currently looking for parents to join the School Advisory Council (SAC) or P&F. The P&F are looking for new members on their committee. Their role is to assist the school in raising funds and building community spirit through events. This team meets online usually once a month. (See flyer)
We are also looking for a new member on our SAC board. We thank Tim for the work he has done in our school and wish him all the best as he now enters the realm of Secondary school. (Please seek a nomination form from Derryn)
PRODUCTION
Our students are well underway with their production rehearsals and our cast are doing a wonderful job learning their lines. The children are having a wonderful time learning their dance moves for our day of production.
Details of the production:
Thursday 24th October 12:00pm Matinee
Thursday 24th October 5:00pm Session
Thursday 24th October 7:00pm Session
Students are to be at school no later than 4:30pm to get ready for the production on
Thursday 24th October 5:00pm - students to remain at school for dinner.
We will be providing the children with a sausage sizzle for dinner between the two shows. If your child does not eat sausages in bread, please let us know so that we can provide them with something else. Parents are also welcome to pack extra snacks and drinks for their children to eat between the two shows.
More information will follow. Details of ticket sales will be forthcoming in the next newsletter.
Story Time
Our fourth story time session on Tuesday 3 September @2.20pm was a great success with the children making ducks with Mrs Luisa Cecala.
We have one more session on Thursday 19 September @9.15am.
If you would like to come along, please ring the office.
Fathers' Day Stall
We hope all our fathers & special people enjoyed the gifts from your children.
A BIG thank you to Mariella Alessi who organised and prepared the stall and also to the parents who volunteered to help at the stall.
P&F Chocolate Drive
The drive finishes tomorrow. Please either send in your money envelope to the office via your child (write child's name & grade on envelope) OR if preferred, ring Leanne to pay $60 by credit card over the phone OR come to the office to tap/swipe your debit or credit card.
Footy Grand Final Dress Up Day
Please read the Parents and Friends page for more information.
SAVE THE DATE!
Prep - 2 Swimming Program
Next week, our Prep - 2 students will begin their Junior Swimming Program. This intensive swimming will take place every day from Monday 9th September - Friday 20th September. Each day, the students will have a 45 minute lesson at Reservoir Leisure Centre. We invite all parents who have a valid Working with Children Check to come along and help if you are willing and able. Please label your children's clothing as they often don't recognise their own towels etc. that have been left behind. More information has been sent out via Seesaw to all Prep - 2 families.
Lost Property
In addition to the glasses & keys found over the past weeks, late last week, one of our students left a brown paper Priceline bag with interesting 'insects encased in perspex', in the Library area. If you recognise any of the items in the pictures below, please come to the office.
We have also had an almost brand new size 6 school jacket handed in... it was inadvertently taken home by a student. If your child lost their jacket early this term or late last term, please see Leanne.
E-SAFETY
We are often asked about safety online. Please refer to the e-safety commission website which is a wealth of information.
There are often concerns and questions about online safety. For more information
MACSSIS Surveys
