Where everyone knows your name! 

Calendar Dates- What's on.

FEBRUARY 

16th             Assembly 9.00am

19th             Gymnastics Program - session 3

23rd             Assembly 9.00am

26th             Gymnastics Program - session 4

MARCH

1st                Assembly 9.00am

6th               Preps commence full time

8th               School Closure Day - Staff First Aid Training

11th             Labour Day Public Holiday

15th             Assembly 9.00am

22nd            Assembly 9.00am

28th             Last Day of Term 1- 1.00pm Dismissal

PLEASE NOTE:  SUPERVISION OF STUDENTS IS BETWEEN 8.40AM TO 3.45PM ON SCHOOL DAYS. 

PRAYER 

Almighty and ever living God,

you invite us deeper into your world, 

your people, your Lent.

May this time be one of outward focus;

seeking you in those we often ignore.

Help us live a Lent focused on freedom, 

generosity, and encounter.

                                Give us hearts hungry to serve you

                                  and those who need what we have to give.

                                                                                                 Amen

From the Principal

Dear Parents and Friends,

It was the perfect setting for our family picnic last Thursday. We were certainly blessed with beautiful weather, great company and an opportunity to catch up with old friends and forge new friendships. 

Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday

We had many parent helpers here on Tuesday to support our students in making pancakes for Shove Tuesday. The support provided was appreciated by everyone, students and staff, not just because of the pancakes but the community spirit that was evident throughout the morning. Thank you to Ashley and Lindsay M for coordinating and organising the event.

We recognise Shrove Tuesday as the preparation for the commencement of Lent. We are reminded that Lent is a time for abstinence, almsgiving and fasting. It was with great gratitude that all students and staff were able to attend the parish Mass at 9.00am on Ash Wednesday. As we commence our Lenten journey we pray that we will encounter, and become closer to Christ.  

Parent Information Night – Cyber Safety

Bookings can still be made for the information session tonight. The 90-minute session, ‘Keeping Children Safe in a Digital World’ co-presented by Marty McGauran (educator) and Carley McGauran (psychologist) will be presented online on Thursday 22 February at 7.00pm. 

Student Learning Conferences

Student Learning Conferences will be held on Tuesday 5 March from 2.00pm - 8.00 pm. These are an opportunity for you to meet with your child/ren’s classroom teacher to discuss their progress and other matters pertinent to their learning and wellbeing. You will be able to book your interview time using PAM from next week. 

School Assembly

This year our school assemblies will be held on Fridays at 9.00am. Everyone is welcome to attend and to stay for coffee afterwards. Throughout the term each class will present their learning during assembly, as indicated below.

 Please do not hesitate to contact me at any time with any question, concerns or queries.

Warmest regards,

Michelle Worcester

Principal  

GYMNASTICS Program

2 Sessions have been completed, 2 to go, the children are loving the program. For ease of movement and comfort we ask that all children wear their sports uniform.

CSEF

The Sports and Excursion Fund provided by the Victorian Government is once again available to families where a parent has a valid concession card IE; Health Care Card.

Please get in touch with the office to obtain an application form.

Easter Raffle

We are looking for donations to make up the prizes for our annual Easter Raffle.  

Every class will have a collection box for you/your child to drop off your donations. 

We are looking for Easter themed gifts, crafts, decorations as well as chocolates! 

Thank you for your support of our Easter fundraiser.

Cake Raffle 

We are once again conducting the weekly cake raffle to be drawn at Assembly on Friday mornings. To support this fundraiser we ask for volunteers to provide a sweet treat (eg; cake, slice, cookies, cupcakes etc) to be raffled. Spots still available on roster for this term.

 Please sign up to bake using the following link  https://volunteersignup.org/9JEMB

All donations of baked goods require a list of ingredients attached.

Raffle tickets are 20c each and sold at the beginning of assembly.

Thank you for your support

Tuck Shop

Clara and Angi will be managing the tuckshop in 2024 - please reach out to them if you’d like to join the tuck shop team.

Clara: 0449 767 020 and Angi: 0431 021 711 

Entertainment books are another piece to our fundraising puzzle. When you sign up you receive 12 months of discounts and offers - and our school benefits - 20% of every membership purchased goes to support our school! 

https://subscribe.entertainment.com.au/fundraiser/9a27151 

COMMUNITY

Our Lady of Sion College