Dear Families

We are coming to the end of another year and there are many things to be grateful for. As we prepare to come together with families and friends and possible adventures travelling once more, it is important that we take some time to stop and thank ourselves for what what we have achieved. This is another jammed packed newsletter for you to read through and be aware of the notices.

Class Structure and Teachers 2022:

It is with great pleasure that I present the following teachers for our classes:

Preps: Mrs Sarah O’Hara, Mon - Wed; Mrs Marie Georgiadis, Thurs - Fri

Years 1 & 2: Ms Angela Rush

Years 3 & 4: Mrs Sue Lema, Mon - Thurs; Mrs Emma Clausen, Fri

Years 3 & 4: Mr Tim O’Mahoney

Years 5 & 6: Mrs Marie Casey, Mon-Thurs; Mrs Linda Di Camillo, Fri

Years 5 & 6: Ms Melanie Norton

Specialists

Visual Arts: Ms Liz Kelly McAlister

Physical Education: Mr Simon Addicoat

LOTE: Mrs Bei Chen

Digital Technology: Mrs Loretto Campbell

Years 5 & 6 Confirmation & First Eucharist

Congratulations to the following children who received the Sacraments at the Parish Mass Thursday evening with Bishop Tony Ireland.

Leon, Ben, Emily, Gabriel, Valentina, Sasha, Delilah, Sam, Taye, Amy, Georgie,

Belle, Klara, Tess, Kenneth, Marishka, Neve, Amelie, Olivia, Lucia, Keira, Sophie, Leila, Mahli, Kristian, Lucy, Darcy, Lavinia, Marleen, Angelo, Siena, Caleb, Jake and Hamish.

Thank you to all the teachers and parish staff who were able to make the Mass and celebration a memorable one.

Shade Sails Grant

The school's application for the Shade Sails grant has been successful and is currently in the process of confirming the works to be carried out. The Shade sails would be an extension of the Pavilion double doors facing The Green area and up to the veggie garden. This would facilitate a protected area for learning and recreational activities.

PFA News

Last Tuesday night the PFA held its AGM and was able to form an interim committee.

The exiting Co Presidents, Troy Fryar and Scott Sinclair, are to be congratulated for the determination, eagerness and solidarity they brought to their important roles and responsibilities. In their two years tenure Melbourne faced six lockdowns but this did not deter Troy and Scott from trying to hold events for the school community so that everyone could come together. However, the events that were held were successful because of the effort that their committee members gave back to the community.

Thank you Troy and Scott for the last two years as co presidents.

Congratulations to the new interim committee whose members are as follows:

President - Matt Lumsden Vice President - Rosaline Natale

Secretary - Kate Buick Treasurer - Wes Folkard

General Members - Troy Fryar, Scott Sinclair, Jane Magree, Natalie Mandes,

Working Bee Coordinator - Greg Stewart

The committee still requires more members for it to work effectively so please see if you can spend an hour or two a few times each term to become part of a group of parents who want to bring the community back together once more.

Carols Night

Please keep Wednesday 8 December from 6.00pm free for the tradition Carol's Night and Picnic. More information will be sent out shortly.

Advent

This weekend sees the start of the Advent Season in the Liturgical calendar. Advent is a reminder for us to prepare for the celebration of the Birth of Jesus on Christmas Day.

Advent comes from the Latin word which means "coming". It is a time when we prepare for the coming of Jesus by praying, attending mass, lighting candles and reflecting on our faith journey. We light a candle on a wreath symbolising each week with a message of Hope, Peace, Joy and Love! It is written that at this time Mary and Joseph were preparing for the birth of Jesus.

Sincerely yours

Margaret Carlei

Principal

A Prayer for Advent

This Christmas, Lord, come to the manger of my heart.

Fill me with Your presence from the very start.

As I prepare for the holidays and gifts to be given,

Remind me of the gift You gave

when You sent Your Son from Heaven..

Term Four 2021 finishes Thursday 16 December at 1.30pm

Term One 2022 commences Tuesday 1 February - doors open at 8.40am

Parish Newsletter

Please note our Christmas Day volunteer information page 3.