Anzac Day

Last Tuesday, our College Captains, Lilly and Sam, together with the College Captains from Kyabram P-12, delivered powerful and reflective speeches at the Kyabram Anzac Day Service.

The following are excerpts from Lilly and Sam's speeches.

This year, 2023, commemorates 50 years since Australia’s withdrawal from the Vietnam War. Today, on ANZAC Day, we observe the sacrifices that all servicemen and women have made, and the service they have given, to their country and its people, across all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations...........

In line with the ANZAC spirit and tradition, today we continue to honour all of our Australian and New Zealand service members who displayed great courage, endurance and mateship across all conflicts, regardless of the controversy surrounding them. We commemorate all the Australian Army, Royal Australian Navy and Royal Australian Air Force and associated personnel who served in Vietnam during the Vietnam War - torch-bearers of the ANZAC tradition, that ignited in Gallipoli on this day 108 years ago.

Sam C.

As we are gathered today on this momentous occasion, we pause. While we remember the day, April 25th, 1915, when Australian and New Zealand soldiers arrived at Gallipoli Cove, we also acknowledge the deeper significance that this day has come to symbolise. A day that our Defence Forces' efforts to maintain peace, Australian communities' values, and all Australians - young and old - understand. We do not celebrate victory or glorify conflict; rather, we commemorate the human spirit, the ANZAC spirit, and are aware that it is this spirit that propels us forwards to a better future.

We are honoured and grateful to have the opportunity of coming together this morning in the Memorial Gardens to commemorate ANZAC Day.

We are also grateful to be part of the current generation, which values peace and comes together to remember, and values honouring the ANZACs and all those who have served or are serving today for their comradeship, fortitude, bravery, and sacrifice.

Lest we forget.

Lilly S.

College Open Day and Information Evening

Mothers Day Celebrations

Wonder Woman's Breakfast

Our Wonder Woman's Breakfast will be held next Wednesday, 10th May, from 8.00am in the Brigidine Centre.

Liturgy

Following our Wonder Woman's Breakfast, our F-4 Mothers Day Liturgy will be held at 9.15am in the Church. All parents and caregivers are very welcome to join us in this celebration, which will be followed by classroom activities in the F-4 Community until the beginning of recess.

Mother's Day Stall

Our annual Mother's Day Stall will be held on Friday 12th May for Foundation to Year 6 students to purchase a gift for their special person.

Items will be priced from $1-7.

Students are reminded to bring a reusable shopping bag to carry their purchases.

We are seeking volunteers to assist for approximately one hour from 9.00am on the morning of the stall. Volunteers will need to have completed a Volunteer Induction Session (see information below). Please contact Alicia Collins on 0419 517 407 if you are able to assist.

Winter Uniform Update

The 2023 Student Leadership Team are very excited to announce the arrival of two additions to our college winter uniform.

We have been working together and designed a College scarf and beanie that will keep us nice and warm in the cold months approaching. Beanies can be worn outside while in the yard, but not in the classroom. Scarves can be worn inside and out, for extra warmth if needed.

Each item will be $15 and will be available to purchase at the College Office from Week 3 of this term.

Money raised from the sale of the scarf and beanie will be donated to Kyabram Vinnies for their Winter Appeal.

Get your purple clothes ready for The Gift Purple Day

On Wednesday 7th June we will have a purple-themed casual clothes day to raise money for local organisation, The Gift, which supports people experiencing cancer in our community.

Start planning your purple outfit for the day!

Senior College Formal

Autism Seminar in Shepparton

From Diagnosis to OAM - A Personal Autism Journey Plus a Sibling's Perspective

Our next Volunteer Induction Session is next Monday, 8th May

Are you interested in volunteering at our College?

We value partnering with parents, caregivers and friends of our College to support our learners and College events to come to life.

If you think you would like to assist students reading before school, helping out (or even co-ordinating!) our Mother's Day and Father's Day Stalls and Beaut Blokes Breakfast or are open to jumping on a rake at the Athletics Day, then please come along to one of our Volunteer Induction Sessions!

Sessions run for approximately 45 minutes and are designed for new volunteers to our College. Our next session is on:

Monday 8th May 2023 at 9.00am

Please contact Nicole Elliott on 5851 3002 to indicate your attendance or to find out more.

Volunteer Opportunities for Families

Wonder Women's Breakfast helpers needed - Calling all dads and special men!

Our Wonder Women's Breakfast will be held on Wednesday 10th May. We have lots of mums cook the Father's Day Breakfast each year. We are looking for some dad's and special men to help us prepare the Mother's Day Breakfast!

Helpers will need to complete a Volunteer Induction Session (which takes approx 45mins), prior to the day.

Please contact Nicole Elliott, our Volunteer Administrator to register your interest today! nicoleelliott@sakyabram.vic.edu.au or Ph: 5851 3002.

Driveway Safety

SOLE Stars

Congratulations to our first SOLE Stars for Term 2.

Week 1

Week 2

Vinnies - Urgent donations needed

Andrew Chinn Concert

Andrew Chinn, creator of Butterfly Music, is coming to visit St Augustine's on Thursday 18th May. Andrew is an Australian religious songwriter and singer. We look forward to him visiting our school again to share his songs with our students.

Some of Andrew’s songs include 'These Hands', 'Rainbow', 'An African Blessing' and 'Rise Up!' These are regularly used in classrooms and liturgies around Australia, New Zealand, USA and Canada.

All students from Foundation to Year 6 will be involved in workshops and an afternoon concert. Our school is very excited to welcome Andrew back to help our students develop their musical skills and knowledge.

Parents and caregivers are very welcome to attend the concert at 2.00pm in the Brigidine Centre.

Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF)

Performing Arts

St Augustine’s College Performing Arts Recital