AROUND THE SCHOOL

LAST CALL FOR FAMILIES WHO HOLD A HEALTH CARE CARD (in parent name

If you (the parent) hold a current HCC, please contact the office and we can assist you in obtaining a subsidy off your school fees.

APPROPRIATE SPORTS UNIFORM

We remind families that skort/skirt, basketball/soccer style shorts are not on our uniform list, so are not acceptable school sport/PE apparel.  

Our uniform is royal blue rugby knit shorts.  

Students at St Laurence’s are required to wear the uniform as set out in our policy and on the Uniform page of this bulletin. The wearing of the correct school uniform reflects a pride by the students in their school. Parental involvement in children wearing the correct uniform also reflects support of the school.

SWIMMING NEWS

HOUSE SWIMMING CARNIVAL

On Friday, 10th February our House Swimming Sports was held at the Korumburra Pool. The children had a great day, and it was pleasing to see everyone putting in their best efforts. Well done to you all.  Results of the day were:

Phelan (Red) - 241 points

Readon (Gold) - 219 points

Coyne (Blue) - 214 points

Age Champions:

U9

Matilda O'Neill & Fletcher McRae

U10

Mackenzi Kranen & Lenny Vella

U11

Lily Treacy & Lachlann Christensen

U12/13

Lacey McRae & Kayden Campbell/Finn Shields

Multi Class Champion - Gemma Cook

Carmel Kennedy Medal- Lacey McRae 3:50:15 & Reece McRae 4:25:62

DISTRICT SWIMMING CARNIVAL

On Thursday 16th February.  What another great day.  Well done to our team.  Everyone put in their best efforts on the day.  St Laurence's received the SGPSSA Ian Brewster Shield (on handicap) for the days efforts.

Congratulations to:

Makenzi Kranen - U 10 Girls District Age Champion

Reece McRae - U11 Boys District Age Champion.

Students moving onto Division Swimming in Korumburra on Friday 24th February are: 

Maeve, Kayden, Lachlann C, Lachie C, Aiden C, Gemma, Zara, Eve, Nathan, Makenzi, Olivia M, Archer, Lacey M, Reece, Addison M, Aiden O, Levi O, Ryder, Indie R, Finn, Elijah S, Lily, & Lenny. Good luck team Laurence.

NEW DRINKING FOUNTAIN/WATER BOTTLE FILL STATION

A water drinking fountain and water bottle filling station has been installed at the gym, so children can have access to water whilst on the oval or in the environmental area.  This has been a very popular addition with the students.

AWARDS

Friday 17th February

CIRCUS CHALLENGE INCURSION

Last Monday we held a whole school incursion called Circus Challenge.  It was a very entertaining and energetic performance that was filled with fun and tricks with some student participation.  The students thoroughly enjoyed the performance.

CARITAS AUSTRALIA  - PROJECT COMPASSION

Project Compassion is Caritas Australia’s main annual fundraising campaign. It mobilises Australians to raise much-needed funds to help alleviate poverty, promote justice and uphold dignity in the most vulnerable and marginalised communities in the world.

Held during Lent, the six-week period before Easter, Catholic schools, Parishes, and the wider Australian public participate in a diverse range of fundraising activities and events to support Caritas Australia’s programs both overseas and here with our First Australian partners.

Project Compassion is an extraordinary demonstration of the faith, empathy and generosity of our supporters. It is the lifeblood of Caritas Australia; without it, they could not do the vital work that they do.

The theme of Project Compassion is For All Future Generations.

In support of Project Compassion, donation money boxes have been sent out to families. There is absolutely no pressure to participate.  If you are, boxes would need to be returned by the end of term 1 please.  Any donation of small change would be appreciated. 

PRAYER

I pray to You my Father above, that You influence all decisions I, 

my family, and my friends make today. You're our pillar of support and we want You to support us throughout the day by giving us the capacity. God, we need You to back all actions and decisions that surround us today. Let positivity follow us, oh Lord