Dear Families,

The Sacrament of Confirmation was held last evening within the Parish for several of our past students and our present Year 6 students . We congratulate these students as they continue to allow the Holy Spirit to be active within their lives. May they always have family and parish support as they use their gifts and talents to bring a richness to their own life and the lives of others.

Next Tuesday the 14th December at 7:30pm the students enrolled will finally celebrate their First Eucharist.

Year 6 Graduation

The Year 6 students will participate in a Graduation Ceremony in the church this Friday 10th December beginning at 4:30pm. Parents are able to attend but must be fully vaccinated.

Following the Ceremony, the students will perform their Graduation Dance in the ampitheatre area. Students and their parents will be able to mingle on the oval afterwards. (BYO food and drinks - no alcohol). We are looking forward sharing this important occasion with the Year 6 families. During the day the Year 6 students will be participating in various activities as part of their celebration.

The 'Year 6 Fun Day' excursion last week to Gumbuya Theme Park was a great celebratory way to finish the school year. The children were well engaged and thoroughly enjoyed their day together. My thanks to the team of teachers and staff for their preparation and organisation.

Step up in 2022 Classes - Friday 10th December

This FRIDAY 10th December at 10:00am - 11:10am, the students will meet their 2022 class peers and class teacher(s). Due to his current school commitments Mr Jones is unable to come to the school but will be online for a short time and say hello to his new class. Like every year, the class organisation for 2022 is a large and complex undertaking. Working collaboratively, the staff strive to ensure the best placement for your children. In formulating classes we consider academic, social and gender balance. We try to have your child in a class with one of the five friends they have chosen. Please understand that we will not make any changes to these class lists.

Semester 2 Reports

The Semester 2 School Reports will be sent home to you on Friday 10th December via your child. Along with the School Report, you will receive notification of your child's 2022 class and teacher(s).

Christmas Concert

Our Christmas Concert held on Monday with our students was so well received and enjoyed by everyone. It was a wonderful celebration and another fitting way to finish our year!!!

We were so lucky with our weather! The effervescent Drew Lane our facilitator, certainly ensured the students were totally immersed in singing and dancing across the workshops and afternoon concert. It was a brilliant way of engaging in the Advent and Christmas journey.

Last Day of School Year

Next Wednesday 15th December the students will finish the term at 1:10pm

Guard of Honour for Year 6 students and others leaving at 11:40pm on Oval

2022 School Starting Dates

Please note:

School will begin for 2022 PREP students on Monday 31st January at 8:45am

School will begin for 2022 Year 1-6 students on Wednesday 2nd February at 8:45am

On Monday 31st January or Tuesday 1st February the students from Year 1-6 will be given a time to come to school to complete Literacy and Numeracy Testing. Further information about these times will be forwarded to you.

2022 Term Dates

Term 1:

Monday January 31st - Preps

Wednesday February 2nd - Years 1-6

Term 1 Concludes on Friday 8th April

Term 2: April 26th - June 24th

Term 3: July 11th - September 16th

Term 4: October 3rd - December 16th

2022 Sacramental Dates - Parish run

Sacarament of Reconciliation:

Tuesday March 30 - Year 3

Sacrament of Eucharist:

August 6 - 6pm August 7 - 10am

August 13 -6pm August 14 - 10am

Sacrament of Confirmation:

Tuesday 11th October (TBC by the Bishop)

2022 Camp Dates

Year 6 Camp Phillip Island Adventure Camp

Tuesday July 12th - Friday July 17th

Year 4 Camp Sovereign Hill - Ballarat

Wednesday September 1 - Friday September 3

2022 School Photos

Monday 14th February

2022 Swimming Program

Year 1 - 6: Term 1 Dates to be confirmed

Year Prep - Term 4 Dates to be confirmed

2022 Opening School Mass

Friday 4th February at 9am

2022 Year 6 Badge Ceremony and Clapping in of Preps

Monday 8th February

School Fees

Information about School Fees / policy for 2022 has been sent to you via email. Please read carefully.

COVID

If a child, parent or family member becomes COVID Positive please inform the school immediately. If anyone is showing any symptoms, it is vitally important that you get tested. Should there be a positive case within our community we will take advice from the Department of Health via MACS.

Please note

Parents/ Carers are able to come onto the school grounds at drop off and pick up times. Parents / Carers can not enter school buildings without evidence of full vaccination unless otherwise authorised.

Canteen

The canteen is now open!!