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Calendar Dates- What's on.

FEBRUARY

18th            Ash Wednesday - Whole School Mass 9.00am

20th            Sporting Schools - Ultimate Frisbee

20th            Tuckshop Open

23rd            Parent Teacher Interviews     

27th            Tuckshop - Counter sales only.

MARCH

6th              Sporting Schools - Ultimate Frisbee-Final Session

6th              Tuckshop - Counter sales only.

9th              Labour Day - Public Holiday

10-13th      Swimming Program - Whole School

13th            Tuckshop Closed

16th            Harmony Day

20th            Tuckshop Open

27th            Tuckshop Open

31st             Summer Sports Gala Day

APRIL

2nd             End of Term 1-1.00pm Dismissal

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

PRAYER 

  O Christ Jesus,

when all is darknessand we feel our weakness and helplessness,

give us the sense of Your presence, Your love, and Your strength.

Help us to have perfect trust in Your protecting love and strengthening power,  

so that nothing may frighten or worry us,

for, living close to You, 

we shall see Your hand,

Your purpose, 

Your will through all things.

Amen

From the Principal

Dear Families,

It is always wonderful to see our students continuing to build and foster meaningful relationships with each other. The interactions they share create a warm and nurturing environment. The Prep students have settled in well and are seen to express a sense of belonging to the St Philip’s community. 

This week we recognise one of the most significant days of our liturgical calendar, Ash Wednesday. This day marks the beginning of Lent, a season of sacred time of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. As we journey towards Easter, we are called to pause and reflect how we may offer our prayers, help, and gratitude to others. It is God’s call for us to act more justly, care more deeply, and give generously.

School Advisory Council 

The School Advisory Council (SAC) is a crucial part of our school community as it promotes consultation between parish, school and families. Parent representatives share their wisdom and offer support to me in relation to strategic interests of the school according to the terms of reference. Our Term One meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 3 March at 7.00pm. If you are interested in being a part of the SAC or if you would like further information, please contact me. 

Michelle Worcester

Principal

'Carnevale'

Ciao a tutti!

With lent coming up the Italian tradition 'Carnevale' is in full-swing. It is a pre-lenten festival celebrated with elaborate masks, costumes, parades and yummy food treats.

The last and most famous day of Carnevale' is Martedi Grasso, or in Australia 'Shrove Tuesday'. To celebrate, all  the students made Carnevale Masks in Italian. Here is a photo of the grade P/1.

Signora Bennett

Family Picnic

Lovely to see so many families attend the first social event for 2026, The Family Picnic last Thursday on the oval.

Sports Uniform

PE classes will be held on Fridays during the month of February. The children will be

participating in Ultimate Frisbee. This 4 week program has been funded by a  Sporting Schools Grant. Sport uniform to be worn on Fridays during February.

Ultimate Frisbee

Our students enjoying the Ultimate Frisbee sessions.

Cake Raffle 

The weekly cake raffle will 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. Please sign up to bake using the following link for term 1. https://volunteersignup.org/4FXEF

Thank you to all of our Volunteers. 

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    

"We would love to welcome all the new families starting at St Philips this year. Our Tuck shop is a highlight of the week for the children. They love seeing their parents during lunchtime counter sales! Lunch orders are taken in the morning and delivered to classrooms ready for lunch time. Over lunch time, we have snacks and treats available for sale over the counter. If you are able to spare 1 or 2 sessions per term to volunteer, we would love to hear from you! Full training will be provided. Each volunteer session is from 11:30 - 2.30pm, working in a pair. See below for contact details.

Tuckshop is open every Friday, we are very fortunate to have our tuckshop run by parent volunteers for the students enjoyment. This would not be possible without our small team of committed volunteers showing up week after week.

Please reach out to Clara on 0449 767 020 or Angi on 0431 021 711 if you can help. We appreciate your support.

Term 1 - Tuckshop Dates

20th Feb

27th Feb- counter sales only

6th March- counter sales only

13 March- no tuck shop (swimming week)

20th March

27th March 

How to submit a lunch order:

1. Purchase a lunch bag (sticky beaks bag) from the office or provide a paper bag.

2. Write your lunch order on the bag label or paper bag, along with the cost - refer to the latest tuckshop menu

3. Please include cash for the order- exact change is appreciated.

 Don't forget to send some extra money if your child wants to order a snack over the counter at lunchtime!

Playgroup

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 

https://registration.netballconnect.com/userRegistration?organisationId=c7d1e61f-c76d-4f99-81b0-6f2e2442c812&competitionId=1a8e551b-25cc-4164-9122-b3bb9dfac74c