Dear Families,

This is the last newsletter for Term 1 and I am very proud of everyone who belongs to our St Michael's community for all they have achieved this term. Our staff have worked extremely hard to provide each child with purposeful engaging learning experiences, our children have tried to do their very best and our families have been supportive and welcoming to our new families.

I wish you a very Happy Easter and hope you enjoy a great holiday break sharing fun times with family and friends. I look forward to seeing you all in Term 2.

School returns on Wednesday 26th April.

Holy Week

Holy Week is the most sacred week in the Christian Calendar and next Wednesday 5th April, we will be celebrating this with a Paraliturgy. All the children in our school have been learning about the significance of each of the special days in Holy Week and this will be reflected in this celebration. All families are invited to join us for this event, which will be held in St Michael's Church at 2.45pm.

End of Term

Our last week of Term 1 is full of special events in which we invite all families to take part.

Monday 3rd April

Birdy Monday - A Health and Happiness event! Music and healthy snacks will be available in the school playground from 8.15am. All families are welcome.
Yr 5/6 Sports Carnival - Yr 5/6 children will travel to Fairbairn Park to participate in a Tennis and Soccer Carnival, competing against children from other schools in the Northern region. Families are welcome to come along and support their children.

Tuesday 4th April

Easter Bonnet Parade - 9am on the Basketball Court - all families welcome

Wednesday 5th April

Holy Week Paraliturgy - St Michael's Church 2.45pm

Sausage Sizzle - Playground 3.30pm

Pre-Loved Uniform Sale - Playground 3.30pm

New Building Tour- Take a walk through our new building 3.30pm

Thursday 6th April

Easter Raffle Draw - Basketball Court 1.30pm

Children finish school for Term 1 - 2.00pm

Term 2 Dates

Monday 24th April - School Closure Day - Staff PL

Vacation Care is available on this day, please get in touch with YLV for a booking.

Tuesday 25th April - ANZAC DAY

No Vacation Care is available

Wednesday 26th April

Term 2 begins, and all children return to school.

Before School Drop Off

Our school gates open at 8.30am, this is when a teacher is assigned to be on duty to supervise children. I strongly advise that children do not arrive at school prior to this time unless they are with an accompanying adult. The school does not provide any supervision for children prior to 8.30am and I am concerned about the safety of children standing alone on the street anytime from 8am. If you need to drop your child at school earlier than 8.30am, I ask that you enrol them in the Before School Program.

Once a child has entered the school gates they are not permitted to leave the school grounds unless they are with a teacher or adult family member. Children should not be attending shops or cafes before or after school unless they are accompanied by an adult, I thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Winter Uniform

Term 2 is when we change into our Winter Uniform. We usually have a 2-3 week change-over period. Please ensure your child has the correct Winter Uniform ready to wear for Term 2.

Denise Hussey

(Principal)

'The most simple thing I can do is to be good today but better tomorrow'

Catherine McAuley - Mercy Sisters Foundress

All students attending St Michael's Primary School have the right to feel safe. The care, safety and wellbeing of children and young people is a fundamental responsibility of all within our school.

Learning News

Religious Education / 3/4S