From the Principal

BOOK WEEK CELEBRATIONS 2023

What a great way to start the week with Book Week celebrations.  A BIG thank you to Joanna for organising the event and activities on the day and throughout the week.  The children went to great lengths to dress up as book characters and be inspired by the Book Week theme.  Thank you to parents and teachers for getting into the spirit and celebration of Book Week.  It has been a week of exciting activities and fun. 

CELEBRATING BOOK WEEK 2023 AT SFS

‘READ, GROW, INSPIRE’

This year’s theme of ‘Read, Grow, Inspire’ focused on how reading can spark personal growth and development as well as inspiring us in different ways.  

The staff and students at SFS came together on Monday 4th September to celebrate Book Week this year. 

Our day commenced in our new Multipurpose Hall with a story read by Joanna and a whole school costume parade. It was great to see so many students dressed up (and parents too!) and we thank families for their efforts in organising student’s costumes for the day. We had all characters and books represented from The Hungry Caterpillar, Alice in Wonderland, Harry Potter and Dr Seuss to Mary Poppins, Princesses and Superheroes, an amazing Spongebob Squarepants and even the Bible to name a few. 

Students spent the rest of the day completing a range of fun activities that focused on this year’s theme. Book marks were also made and stories read as we celebrated the joy of reading. Students also reflected on the people, places and books that have inspired them. 

We also had Jai and Felicity from Perform Education visit our school to perform the Book Week musical ‘Way too Cool’ for the Juniors and Seniors. After watching streamed performances for the past three years it as great to have the actors perform live in our new hall and engage with the students in person. 

It was a great day and we look forward to once again celebrating Book Week next year. The theme for 2024 has just been announced and will be ‘Reading is Magic’ – a sentiment that we wholeheartedly agree with at SFS. There is no doubt that every book we read has the potential to leave a lasting impact on our lives. So as we head into the holidays take the leap – pick up a book, and let reading take you on a journey of growth and inspiration! 

MACSSIS  SURVEY - URGENT ACTION!

MACSSIS survey was sent to parents on Monday 21 August. The survey opened on Monday 28 August.   If your email is not in your inbox, please check your junk mail. If you cannot find it, please send us an email so that we can provide you with the link. Your participation in this Annual survey provides the school with feedback that will help us with our 2024 Annual Action Plans.

The link has been resent to parents on Wednesday, the 6th of September.  If you have not completed the survey, please take the time to complete it, as we value your input and feedback.

When you complete the survey copy the conclusion statement and send it to the school to enter our raffle draw for a $50 movie voucher. 

Tickets for our 2023 School Productions go on SALE from 9 am on the 1st of September!

Opening of our Multipurpose Building

Thank you for all those who have responded to the invitation. This will be a large gathering. The staff car park will be closed that morning and no drop off will be available as reserve parking will be provided to special guests. Parents will need to use parking available around the school and across the road at the station. 

Parents who have responded to the invitation are asked to please arrive early to sign in and collect a name tag. The event will commence promptly at 9:30am and guests and parents who have reserved a seat already, are asked to be seated by 9:20am. After the blessing there will be a catered morning tea for parents and guests. We are planning a special treat for students at second lunch to celebrate this special day. We hope it is a sunny day and we can also gather in our new garden. If you can help with serving morning tea, please email the office admin@sfslynbrook.catholic.edu.au. (A Working with Children Check is required for helpers.)

Orientation for Foundation 2024 !

Foundation 2024 Parent Information Night is to be held on Tuesday 3rd October 2023 at 7pm. This will be followed by our Step into SFS party for our Foundation students for 2024 on Wednesday, 4th October. The first Orientation session for Group A commences on Tuesday 10th October and Group B on Tuesday 17th October  at 2.00 pm. All parents of Foundation 2024 students would have received an email with orientation dates. We are now taking enrollments for 2025!!

I will be on Long Service Leave till the end of this term. In my absence, Angela Faiola will be Acting Principal. I wish all our families and students a wonderful end to Term 3 and look forward to celebrating with you at the start of Term 4 as we gather on the 6th of October for the blessing and official opening of our new facility by the Archbishop of Melbourne.  

Notification of unmanned School Crossing City of Casey

Just confirming that because your school is finishing before the School Crossing times on the last day of term, September 15th your school crossings will be unmanned for the afternoon shift.

The City of Casey School Crossings Operate from 2.30-4:00pm.