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                            Calendar Dates- What's on.

SEPTEMBER

11th                 Art Show

19th                 Footy Day

20th                 End of Term 3 - 1.00pm Dismissal

OCTOBER

7th                   Term 4 Commences

14th                 Division Athletics

16th                 Whitefriars Excursion- Yr 4-6        

17th                  Student Movie Night

24th                 Twilight Sports 

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

PRAYER 

O God, who willed that your Only Begotten Son 

should undergo the Cross to save the human race, 

grant, we pray, that we who have known his mystery 

on earth may merit the grace of his redemption in heaven.

Amen

From the Principal

Dear Parents and Families,

I imagine that you all enjoyed the spectacle of the Art Show, and the amazing talents that every student has demonstrated in their various pieces displayed. The array of mediums and techniques that have been offered to the students to use in their weekly art lessons throughout the year, including paint, pastels, clay, Modrock and sewing has enabled them to develop their creativity while expressing themselves. The creativity draws to mind the words of Pope Francis “Whenever we make the effort to return to the source and to recover the original freshness of the Gospel, new avenues arise, new paths of creativity open up, with different forms of expression, more eloquent signs and words with new meaning for today’s world (Evangelii Gaudium, 11). Much appreciation to Mrs Trish Trounsen who, through her own enthusiasm, always encourages all students to nurture their creativity and try new things.  The Art Show will be open to families at pick and drop off today and tomorrow, and after 10.30am Mass on Sunday.

STEM MAD

This week we had two groups of students represent St Philip’s at the STEM MAD exposition at the Catholic Leadership Centre. Congratulations to the two groups who progressed to the second level in the competition: Belinda, Carol, Eliza and Navkirat; and Francis and Riccardo. Many thanks to Mrs Michelle Sherriff for her ongoing support and teaching that enabled them to proceed to this level. Thanks to Mrs Sherriff and Mrs Louise Callander for supporting the students during the expo.

District Athletics

Another event this week was the District Athletics at Rieschiecks Reserve. Congratulations to all students from grades four to six who participated. Particular recognition to Eliza and Zara who made it to the next level in shotput and discuss. Their success means they will both represent St Philip’s at Division Level in October. Thanks to Mrs Mary Terrance and Mrs Adi Crawford for supporting the students at the track.

Footy Day

As we are in the midst of the AFL grand final season, next Thursday is Footy Day. Students will be offered party pies and sausage rolls for lunch on the day. A separate form will be sent out for students to make their selection. The tuckshop will also be open on the day for students to purchase snacks. I recommend that students still bring lunch/snack from home on the day. 

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools School Improvement Surveys (MACSSIS)

Thank you to the families who have completed the MACSSISS surveys. These surveys form an important part of the review and future planning of our school by outlining practices and strategies which are working well and areas which require improvement. We encourage all families who have not yet completed the survey and thank you in advance for your cooperation. The surveys remain open until Friday 20 September.

A lot has happened during Term Three. It has been pleasing to observe the students’ participation in all areas of their learning, including the many extra-curricular activities that we have had. I wish you all a happy and safe holiday.

Warm regards,

Michelle Worcester

Principal

PREMIER'S READING CHALLENGE

The challenge for 2024 has now finished. Congratulations to the following students who have completed this year's Premier's Reading Challenge :

Norah, Weston, Jesse, Seah, Jane, Patrick and Teddy.

ART SHOW

Yesterday we opened our Art Show for 2024. The students have worked extremely hard to produce the beautiful work on display under the guidance of Ms Trish Trounsen. Well done everyone.

Cake Raffle 

We appreciate our families volunteering for cake raffle bringing joy to the children at assembly every week. 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 for Term 4 to bake using the following link 

https://volunteersignup.org/JQ9RK

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

Tuckshop is without a doubt the highlight of the week for the children. This would not be possible without our small team of committed volunteers showing up week after week. We need one extra mum or dad to add to our amazing team of volunteers to help with only one Friday per term from 11.30am - 2.30pm. Please reach out to Clara on 0449 767 020 or Angi on 0431 021 711 if you can help.

 We appreciate your support.

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

Blackburn Cricket Club

VIS

On Wednesday 2nd October, the VIS – Victorian Institute of Sport, is hosting this sporting showcase where some of our returned Olympic and Paralympic athletes, as well as up & coming junior athletes, will be on-hand to support primary school children to ‘have-a-go’.

Nunawading Little Athletics.