OHS/ICT/PE 

As mentioned in last week’s news, we are getting closer to the end of the year. Therefore please note that Chromebooks for (Year 5 and 6 Students only) will be ceasing to take their Chromebooks home after FRIDAY 8th DECEMBER. 

If you are planning on leaving on holiday before that date and will not be returning to school until the new year, please make sure you hand in your Chromebook and bag to your Grade 5 or 6 classroom teacher. This will ensure a smooth transition of all technological equipment for the beginning of the school year in 2024. 

If you can please be sure to have the charger, chromebook and chromebook bag as clean as possible before you hand it in that would be greatly appreciated. 

For students in Grades Prep to Year 4 you will have a chance at school to wipe down your keyboards and screens onsite at school. 

If you have any further questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me 

Occupational Health and Safety

Congratulations and thank you to the parents and caregivers who are following the instructions and allowing traffic to flow freely after school but NOT TURNING RIGHT out of the school gates. By following this rule and being courteous to others it has allowed for a more free and less congested end to the school day. 

We have witnessed over the last two weeks some drivers coming into the school grounds and driving towards Kiss N Drop well above the posted speed limit. Please be vigilant when driving into school and observe the speed limit. Excessive speed could lead to a disastrous and sad consequence. 

Can we also please ask that when walking into the school via the car park, that you please stick to the pathways and crossings assigned. We have witnessed many parents and caregivers blatantly ignore the paths and crossings, walking through the traffic to get to their cars or to the office. Please remember that we are the role models for our children and they copy everything we do. 

Please continue to be vigilant and report any traffic related hazards, slippery areas or tripping hazards on the playground to fpiccione@sogsgpark.catholic.edu.au.

Physical Education and Health / School Sports!

A MASSIVE Congratulations to Chase D and Alannah A in Year 6 who currently play for the Gladstone Park Tennis Club. On Saturday 18th November both Alannah and Chase played in their respective semi finals and WON! Both are through to the Grand Final which is an amazing accomplishment and we should be very proud of both of them. 

The Grand Final will take place this Saturday and we wish Chase and Alannah the best of luck! (PS When you make the Australian Open please send me tickets :)

Year 6’s will be heading to the Paul Sadler Swim School on Monday 4th December to participate in completing their Victorian Water Safety Certificate. This is conducted in a private pool on the St Bernard's School Grounds and SoGS are lucky to have the pool all for themselves! I will bring you a more detailed report in a couple of weeks.

If your child has achieved any sporting accolades (e.g. Taekwondo Black Belt, Soccer Championship, Netball Best and Fairest Awards etc) please email them to me so that we can celebrate them as a community!