Reminder Student Free Day next Monday, 4th November

A reminder that next Monday, 4th November is a student free day followed by the Melbourne Cup public holiday on Tuesday 5th November.

Friday 29th November will be a student free day for Years 9-12 students only for a teacher preparation and collaboration day.

Confirmation

Last night we welcomed Bishop Shane Mackinlay DD, parents, family and friends of the children who received the Sacrament of Confirmation.

We congratulate the following children in our parish and ask that you please keep them in your prayers:

Nash Eddy, Amelia Fitzgerald, Jack Forde, Ayden Good, Eva Lagana, Isla McCormick, Henry Millar, Benjamin Nevill, Lachlan Nevill, Jonty Sefton, Max Stockdale, Malakai Street, Ava Tinning, Kailey Todd and Olivia Whelan.

Mister Embroidery - Melbourne Cup Trading Days

Please note Mister Embroidery will be closed on Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th November for an extended Melbourne Cup long weekend.

Normal trading hours are as follows:

Monday – Friday 9.00am – 5.30pm

Saturday - 10.00am – 12.00pm

Arts and Technology Showcase

A reminder the St Augustine's Arts and Technology Showcase is on next week. Full details can be found on the Arts and Technologies Showcase page in this newsletter.

Term 4 Cuppa and Convo - Cancer Council Australia Guest Speaker

St Augustine's College AGM

Members of the St Augustine's College community are invited to the

St Augustine's College
Annual General Meeting
to be held on
Wednesday 4th December, 2019
at 6.30pm
in the Place of Possibility

Please RSVP to Lucia Sorbello on 5851 300 or luciasorbello@sakyabram.vic.edu.au by Wednesday 27th November, 2019.

Nominations for College Board Membership

The College Board is calling for nominations from prospective members wishing to become part of the board. The College Board is an advisory board that meets approximately eight times per year.

Prospective members may wish to consider the following skills or attributes that would be key to involvement on the College Board:

Enthusiasm for and commitment to the mission of the Catholic school;
A genuine desire to be of service to the school community;
A willingness to learn more about and to promote the Catholic Identity of the school;
The capacity and/or skills to contribute to the work of the Board;
The ability to work collaboratively and constructively with other members of the Board;
The ability to commit time to the work of the Board;
Willingness to act within the Statement of Commitment for Board Members and Child Safe Code of Conduct.

Prospective Board members are asked to submit an expression of interest nominating themselves for consideration, to the Board Chair by no later than Wednesday 27th November.

Please forward your expression of interest to principal@sakyabram.vic.edu.au

All persons submitting an expression of interest will be invited to meet with the Principal/Board Chair prior to the AGM to support their discernment about committing to the role.

If nominations exceed the number of vacancies to be filled a ballot will be held at the AGM. The ballot for the election shall be conducted in such a manner as the Chair may direct. No absentee or proxy voting shall be permitted.

If you would like to know more about being part of the advisory College Board, please do not hesitate to contact Brayden Stone on 5851 3000 or send an email to principal@sakyabram.vic.edu.au

Mini Vinnies Christmas Toy Drive

The St Augustine's Mini Vinnies group is running a toy drive for children of struggling families in the area. The gifts will be given to the local St Vincent De Paul Conference and distributed locally at Christmas. The presents must be unwrapped and in new or very good condition.

Gifts can be submitted via students in the school during morning TA.

Gifts can also be donated by the wider community by taking them to the College Office during office hours.

Please bring your donations to school by Tuesday 26th November.

Term 4 Assemblies

Members of our school community are invited to attend our remaining school assemblies for Term 4 commencing at 9.00am in the Brigidine Centre.

Week 6 - Thursday 14th November - our 2020 School Captain candidates will present their captaincy speeches at this assembly

Week 8 - Thursday 28th November

Years 5-8 Term 4 Assembly

Monday 9th December at 9.00am in the Brigidine Centre

Years F-4 Term 4 Assembly

Monday 9th December from 2.30-3.00pm in the Brigidine Centre. Students will return to their classrooms after assembly.

Final Mass and Awards Ceremony

Our end of year celebration will be held on Thursday 12th December. Further details will be provided later this term.

Wearing Correct School Uniform

As a school we are working hard to teach our students the importance of wearing correct school uniform. As parents, can you please assist us by checking your son/daughter's uniform before they come to school. Socks should be either white or navy (except if they are wearing the dress - then the socks need to be white). Keep in mind the information on the website regarding uniform located here:

https://www.sakyabram.catholic.edu.au/community/uniform

is still valid, however we are now transitioning to the new college uniform.

The new uniform is only available through Mister Embroidery. Unfortunately there are still some items that we are waiting on, but most are now available for purchase or order.

Please be aware when your son or daughter has PE, this is the day they are allowed to wear PE uniform. They should not wear PE uniform on any other day.

If you need assistance obtaining uniform items please do not hesitate to contact us at the college.

Carolyn Goode

Deputy Principal - Wellbeing and Community

Second Hand Uniform Items $10

All items (except new tunics and skirts) in the Second Hand Uniform Shop are priced at $10 per item.

Please contact Jo Pyke for further information on 0408 352 749.

Rings Found

The College Office currently has a number of rings in lost property.

One of the rings was found on a Walter's bus and was possibly lost on the Top End Trip.

Please contact the College Office to identify.

Stronger Rally Invitation - Friday 8th November

St Augustine's College would like to warmly invite Years 8-12 students to come along to attend the Last Stronger Youth Rally for 2019. This free event will be held on Friday 8th November from 6-9pm at Galen College in Wangaratta. There will be a free dinner whilst enjoying live music (Fr Rob Galea performing), testimonies, games and talks. This is a great opportunity for students to meet and interact with other Christians from around the Sandhurst Diocese.

Details: A bus will depart from St Augustine's Church, Kyabram, at 4:00pm and return at approximately 11:40pm. Students can wear casual clothes. Teaching staff from St. Augustine's will accompany and supervise students who chose to attend.

Please email or see Mr Forde (johnforde@sakyabram.vic.edu.au) ASAP if you are interested in coming along.

If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to speak with Kirrilee Westblade, Deputy Principal - Catholic identity or John Forde, 9-12 RE Curriculum Leader.

Early Commencement, Kinder Transition and Finish Dates for 2019 and First Day for 2020

Years 10 & 11 Exam Week

Friday 22nd to Thursday 28th November

Teacher Preparation & Collaboration Day

Friday 29th November

Current students from Years 9 to 12 will not be required to attend school on this day.

Years 9-12 (2020) Early Commencement Program

(for current Years 8-11 students)

Monday 2nd to Friday 13th December

Orientation Day

For all 2020 Years F-12 students

Tuesday 10th December

Students to wear casual clothes.

Please note: 2020 Foundation students will attend school on this day only.

Years F-8 (2020) Early Commencement Program

(for current Years F-7 students)

Tuesday 10th to Friday 13th December

Last Day of School for 2019

Friday 13th December

School Commencement for 2020

The 2020 school year will commence for all students (including Foundation) on Thursday 30th January.

Kinder Transition Program

Kinder transition mornings 9:00am-10:30am

Friday 22nd November

Kinder transition afternoons 2:30pm-3:15pm

Wednesday 13th November
Wednesday 20th November
Wednesday 27th November
Wednesday 4th December

MacKillop Art Exhibition

WEP Student Exchange

College Ball