Neurodiversity Celebration Week 17 March - 23 March

https://www.neurodiversityweek.com/

Each individual person experiences and interacts with the world around them, in their own unique ways. By celebrating these differences we can reshape perceptions, improve support and empower neurodivergent people to reach their full potential. Neurodiversity is a non medical term used to convey the idea that there is natural variation in the way that individual brains function.

The neurodiversity umbrella covers but is not limited to:

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Down syndrome, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Intellectual disabilities, Mental health conditions and Tourette’s Syndrome.

For more information please see health direct

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/neurodiversity-and-neurodivergence

Other dates to celebrate are:

World Autism Day on Wednesday April 2nd, 2025.
International Day of People with Disability on December 3rd, 2025.

Being kind and inclusive makes a better world for everyone. We are very proud of the sunflowers that grow in our garden (thanks to Julie Meseha and our gardening students).

Sunnyside Kindergarten celebrates 80 years...

We cannot wait to be involved in this wonderful celebration!!

Managing Big Feelings with Carley McGauran

Thank you to all who registered for this opportunity.

In case you missed the live webinar, or if you would like to watch it again, here is the link to the replay video:

Replay Video: https://event.webinarjam.com/t/click/40m8xb30t18h00iv2wlt30cnyrbz

Parent & Carers Toolkit (all the info, links and resources from the webinar):

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE TOOLKIT

Purchase your own Feelings Poster ($25 inc postage):

Email hello@informandempower.com.au with your name and delivery address and we'll send you a payment link to complete your purchase.

Scholastic Book Club

Scholastic Book Club Issue 2 was sent home with students on Thursday 13 March. Orders to be submited by Friday 21 March!!

The items are able to be purchased online via the Book Club Loop App.

Unfortunately, we are no longer able to accept cash.

Please ensure your orders are submitted by Friday 21st March to guarantee delivery before the school holidays!

A friendly reminder that 15% of every purchase goes back to our school, helping us acquire valuable educational resources that benefits our children!

Important Book Club information for Issue 2:

Don't forget to use your $5 promo code for this issue if you ordered in issue 1. Your $5 promo code was sent to your email inbox from Scholastic.
Missed out on the $5 promo code from last issue? Don't worry! Every LOOP order on this issue will receive another $5 promo code to spend on issue 3. See LOOP for full T&Cs.

If anyone needs help setting up a LOOP account, or has any other issues with their Book Club order, please text Nadine on 0401 571 527 or email n.guiney@hotmail.com

Important Book Club information for Issue 1:

FREE BOOK offer is back! Every LOOP order over $25 will go to the 'free book list' to choose a FREE BOOK! Spend over $50 and choose 2 FREE BOOKS. Spend over $70 to choose 3 FREE BOOKS! See LOOP for full T&Cs.
$5 Promo codes are back in 2025. Every LOOP order on this issue will receive a $5 promo code to spend on issue 2. See LOOP for full T&Cs.

If anyone needs help setting up a LOOP account, or has any other issues with their Book Club order, please text Nadine on 0401 571 527 or email n.guiney@hotmail.com

CDFpay Parent Announcement

Good News: New CDFpay mobile app is now available to download. St Roch’s will be using the new CDFpay mobile app for online ordering, events and fundraising from the start of Term 1 2025.

How to register for a new CDFpay account.

Download the CDFpay mobile app on the Apple or Google store, then click ‘Sign up now’. No app? Register here

Important: You will not be able to use your existing CDFpay credentials to login to the new CDFpay mobile app. You will need to follow these steps to create a new CDFpay account (you can use the same email address if desired).

Enter and confirm your email address, then click ‘Sign up’.
Check your email inbox and follow the prompts to complete your account registration (check junk/spam if lost). After you have registered and entered your child’s details, you can order and pay in seconds!

Have questions? View CDFpay powered by Flexischools Help & Support for detailed FAQs or chat to the Flexischools Digital Assistant. If you cannot find what you are looking for, please complete the online Contact Form and Flexischools will get back to you directly.

The Second hand Uniform Shop

Please hand in your unwanted or pre-loved school uniforms into the labelled blue bin at the entrance of the St Roch's Hall. We ask that these items are of saleable quality and have been washed. We also ask that you remove any name tags. Thank you!

Any enquiries please contact Elke, elksman@hotmail.com

Extra Curricular Activities