TERM

1 DATES TO REMEMBER

Events for Term 1 

 

Advisory Council Meeting - Tuesday 22nd February

The first School Advisory Council (SAC) meeting will be held at school on Tuesday 22nd February, commencing at 7.30pm. The SAC is an advisory body who support the Principal and Parish Priest on matters relating to the education of the students at St Agnes'. This meeting will be held at school.

 

Whole School Welcome Picnic - Friday 25th February

The P&F warmly invite all families to the Whole School Welcome Picnic on Friday 19th March from 5.30pm-8.30pm. Pack the picnic basket with some food, drinks and a rug or chair and come along for a family night with the entire St Agnes School community. A warm jumper might also be required, depending on the weather that week. We will have some live music to add to the atmosphere!

 

Preps full time - Monday 28th February

Our Prep students will be full time at school from Monday 28th February, as their testing will be complete.

 

Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday - Tuesday 1st March/Wednesday 2nd March

Ash Wednesday is on Wednesday 2nd March and this year, we will mark the beginning of Lent by coming together for a Whole School Paraliturgy in the Church at 9am. Parents are welcome to join us for this. We will acknowledge Shrove Tuesday the day prior, with the cooking of Pancakes and we will be looking for parents helpers to make this happen. Please see the Parents and Friends News page for more information on how to assist.  

 

Prep Resilience Seminar - Tuesday 1st March

We will be hosting an information night on Resilience for our Prep families. The focus is on how parents can help your child to be resilient young people. It is essential that at least one parent from each family attend, but it would be even better if both parents could be present.  This session will be held in the school hall and all attendees are required to be vaccinated.

 

2022 Open Days

This year we will be holding Open Days from 9.00am to 3.00pm on the following dates:

Wednesday 9th March

Wednesday 30th March

Wednesday 27th April

Wednesday 18th May

Our parents and students are our greatest advocates, so I ask all families to continue to spread the good news about our school as we look to grow further this year and into 2023.

 

School Closure Days

The school will be closed on Thursday 10th and Friday 11th March for the staff to undertake professional development.

 

Labour Day Public Holiday - Monday 14th March

The school will be closed for the Labour Day Public Holiday.

 

School Fete - Saturday 19th March

Please mark this date in your calendar and look out for calls for assistance. As they say, many hands make light work! See the Fete Information page for ways to help and more detailed information.

 

School Photos - Tuesday 15th March

School Photos will take place on Tuesday 15th March. Details regarding how families can order photos will be forwarded closer to the date. Children are to wear their full summer uniform on photo day. If Class Sport is scheduled for photo day, the children can bring their runners and change after the photos. Please ensure your child is wearing navy school socks and black leather schools shoes, not black runners.

 

Sacrament of Reconciliation

The Sacrament of Reconciliation will take place in Term One for our Year 3 students.

Please see below the important dates for this Sacrament:

  • Family Faith Night - Wednesday 16th March at 7.30pm
  • Reflection Day - Wednesday 23th March
  • Sacramental Celebration - Wednesday 30th March at 6.30pm

Bike Education Program - Year 3/4

The Bike Education Program is set to go ahead for our Year 3 and 4 students commencing on Tuesday 15th March. Further details will be communicated via Operoo.

 

Last day of Term One -Friday April 8 -Finish 1.30pm

On the final day of Term One, we will have our traditional Easter Bonnet Parade and then acknowledge the events of Holy Week, with an Easter Paraliturgy. We will then move into a whole school activity day, focused on promoting positive relationships with our students. More information will be provided closer to the day. Students will finish at 1.30pm on this day.