Dear Parents

We are heading to the finishing line! The last weeks with our students are always very special as we prepare to say goodbye and to celebrate the many successes throughout the year. As you would appreciate, it is a very busy time for all staff as they complete the Semester Two reports, finalise their teaching and learning programs and celebration days for the year. This week we have offered opportunities for incoming 2018 Pre Kindy, Kindy families and new Primary families to gather and get to know each other prior to starting school next year.

On Thursday our delightful Kindy children entertained a lecture theatre full of very proud parents and grandparent and on Friday morning the Pre Primary children beautifully presented the Christmas Story in the chapel. Special thanks to Deacon Peters for joining us at the liturgy and reminding us all about the true meaning of Christmas.

The sheer enjoyment the students have displayed in presenting songs, dances, plays and sharing prayers has been a joy to experience this week. A big thank you to all the staff for all the hard work they have put into preparing the students for these special liturgies and assemblies.

On Wednesday evening we hosted our annual College Presentation Evening in the St Louis Sport Centre. Congratulations to all the Primary students who received an Award/s on the night. We are very proud of your efforts and achievements.

Years 6 Awards

Outstanding student

Amerie Chai

Religious Education

James Mitchell

Simon Casey Sports Award

Benjamin Mignacca

Design Technologies

Alex Petsos

Digital Technologies

Thomas King

English

Amerie Chai

Visual Arts

Amerie Chai

Health

Tiffany Cesare

Humanities & Social Sciences

Ava Kwei

Languages—Japanese

Ava Kwei

Mathematics

Benjamin Mignacca

Performing Arts

Delia Lamattina

Physical Education

Marshall Lalor

Physical Education

Summer Burton

Science

Emmeline Bosnich

Service

Charles Hodge

Well done to our Primary Singers and Wanju Singers for their lovely singing on the night. We have received many compliments on their performance. Special thanks to Miss Keogh and Mr Kros for preparing the choirs so well.

Next Tuesday morning our Year 6 students have their final Primary farewell celebration. An enormous amount of work and preparation has been undertaken by staff and Year 6 parents. This event and the celebration signifies the end of the students’ Primary stage of their educational journey. We look forward celebrating all the wonderful memories created during their time in the Primary school and wish them all the very best as they venture into Secondary school.

Amidst the busyness and demands of our vocation, as a team, we continue to stay focused on the children in our care and keeping Christ at the centre of all we think, do and say. Thanks go out to those parents who make a habit of communicating to and about staff in a positive and respectful manner – in this way you are being a wonderful role model to your child. Likewise, when it comes to the new classmates of your child, please set this up for success by being positive and showing that you believe they are going to enjoy the exciting school year ahead with a new teacher and class mates.

Class Teachers 2018

Pre Kindy Mrs Cath De Campe

Kindy Blue Mrs Catherine Young

Kindy Gold Mrs Cayley King

Pre Primary Blue Miss Chiara Di Biaggio

Pre Primary Gold Mrs Alison Dillon

Year 1 Blue Ms Karin Ilich

Year 1 Gold Miss Jessica Saraco

Year 2 Blue Miss Lisa Monastra

Year 2 Gold Miss Jacqui Cooney

Year 3 Blue Mr Dustin Fromm

Year 3 Gold Ms Kylie Allen & Miss Jodi Joyce

Year 4 Blue Mrs Teresa Fontaine

Year 4 Gold Miss Claire Dernie

Year 5 Blue Mrs Sonja Goss

Year 5 Gold Ms Jacqui O’Connor

Year 6 Blue Miss Lauren Nish

Year 6 Gold Miss Talea Graves

This week we have offered opportunities for incoming 2018 Pre Kindy, Kindy families and new Primary families to gather and get to know each other prior to starting school next year.

Our end of year EduDance Showcases will take place next Monday and Wednesday afternoon in the gym. All dance routines are ready and the excitement is building for what promises to be another fantastic event.

I look forward to seeing you before the school year ends!

Kind Regards

Antoinette De Pinto

Head of Primary

Dates to Remember

Monday 4 December Pre Kindy ‘Meet & Greet’

EduDance Showcase ‘G’ Classes 2pm (SLSC)

DRAMA