Principal's Post
Dear Families,
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO ALL OF OUR WONDERFUL MUMS
I hope you were all spoilt yesterday!
It was lovely to see so many mums and special friends at our morning tea this morning.
We wanted to provide an opportunity for you to socialise with one another and not have to make your own cuppa or make cuppas for others. Last year's afternoon tea with the children was a special occasion and we thought we'd provide a different time and experience this year.
It was lovely and very rewarding moving around the classrooms last week and observing the intense dedication so many students put into making cards and gifts for their mums.
Thanks to our office staff, Michelle Wells, Lisa Morris and Anita Dell'Orso who did most of the organising and purchasing of goods.
Thank you to the various P & F members who organised the Mothers Day Stall and raffle last Friday too. There are a couple of IOUs that need to be settled please.
First Eucharist
Congratulations to all of our students (mainly Yr 4s) who received the Sacrament of First Eucharist over the past two Saturdays. Fr Dispin made sure that the experience was reverent, welcoming and memorable for all families. Thank you to the many staff who came along on their weekend to celebrate this special occasion with the students.
Click on the Spotlight on Learning Page for some photos and comments from the students.
Walk Safely to School Day - Friday 19 May
Our SRC have advertised to the students the benefits of walking to school. We are encouraging all students to walk at least part of the way on Friday.
Parents who drive their children to school are encouraged to drop them off a few hundred metres from the gate and allow students to walk the final part of the journey.
Every student who walks to school on that day will get a surprise when they arrive at school. See our Student wellbeing Page for further details.
COVID
A reminder that we have a large supply of Antibacterial Hand Sanitiser and children's face masks available and a limited supply of RAT's, please feel free to come pick up from the office.
2023 Year 6 Students Enrolling in Government Schools for Year 7 2024
Please see the attached link/PDF for parents to download and complete the enrolment form for Year Six students who will be attending Government Secondary Schools such as Vermont Secondary College next year - enrolments
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/enrolment/guidance/year-6-to-7-placement
Year 7 Key Enrolment Dates for current Yr 5s
Key Enrolment Dates for Year 5 Students in 2023 starting Year 7 in 2025
The key enrolment dates for students in Year 5 in 2023 who will be starting Year 7 in 2025 have been agreed after consultation with the Executive of the Principals Association of Victorian Catholic Secondary Schools (PAVCSS).
The timeline of events and dates are as follows:
27th January 2023– Applications opened for Year 5 students commencing Year 7 in 2025.
18th August 2023 – Applications will close.
20th October 2023 – Offers will be posted to prospective Year 7 applicants.
10th November 2023 – Final date for parents/carers to accept an offer made by a school.
Parents of Year 5 students in 2023, please diarise these dates so you don’t miss out.
New Turf
It has been great to see the students enjoying the new turf and the extended play activities and opportunities it has provided. We have ordered a few pieces of outdoor play equipment which should arrive in the next week or so.
COVID
A reminder that we have a large supply of Antibacterial Hand Sanitiser and children's face masks available and a limited supply of RAT's, please feel free to come pick up from the office.
Footy Tips Update
1st Place - Hutt Family, NJonesy24, Bomber Liam - 60 winners
2nd Place - Lovick Family - 59
Other News/Dates
- Our About Real Life Year Six in class sessions commenced this morning.
- District Cross Country this Friday 19 May
- Confirmation Information Evening - Tuesday 23 May - SJM
- Tues 29 & Wed 30 August - School Concert Production at Crossways in East Burwood
- A reminder that we need one more family to volunteer for Farm Duty - see Farm Yard Fun for details.
- If you have any school uniform that your children have grown out of, please send them in to the office as we are low on supply.
Have a great week.
Dave