From the Principal's Desk
School Athletics Carnival
On Monday we were blessed with perfect weather for the School Athletics Carnival.
Our children had an absolute ball participating in the array of events on offer. Thank you to all our wonderful parent helpers and staff who assisted on the day and contributed to the success of the event.
Events like this just don't happen, so a huge thank you to Mr Dan Palanca who planned and orchestrated such a wonderful experience for all.
Congratulations to all our children for the way they conducted themselves and joined in on all the events. A special congratulations to MacKillop, who were crowned 2022 champions!
Easter Raffle
Last week each family would have received a book of raffle tickets to sell to family and friends for our traditional Easter raffle. Tickets are $1.00 each.
Additional raffle books may be obtained from the school office. Raffle money needs to be returned to the office by next Wednesday 6th April.
The raffle will be drawn on Friday 8th April at around 12:15pm in the Gathering Space.
Easter Egg Donation
Don't forget that we are having an Easter egg donation day on Monday 4th April.
On this day we ask that each family send in an Easter Egg/Bunny so that we can package them into prizes for the raffle. Easter egg donations are to be placed on the tables in the Community Hall upon arrival at school.
We are also looking for donations of cane baskets (or the like) to package our Easter egg prizes. These can be donated at any time and handed in at the school office.
Easter Egg Wrapping Morning
We will be holding an Easter egg wrapping morning (to wrap all our raffle prizes) on Monday 4th April straight after assembly. If you are able to help, please make your way up to the hall after assembly. Your assistance would be greatly appreciated. A reminder that all volunteers must be able to show up-to-date vaccination status upon arrival.
Sacrament of Confirmation
This Sunday 3rd April eighteen of our Year 6 students will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
The Confirmation candidates will receive the Holy Spirit, conforming them more perfectly to Christ and strengthening them so that they may bear witness to Christ for the building up of his body in faith and love. Please keep the children in your prayers.
Kingston Caguioa
Alastair Carter
Samuel Cheesley
Sebastian De Domenico
Izzie Dinnen
Eamon Dunne
Michael Fisher
Wilbur Hollis
Zac Juegan
Sophie Lahiff
Austin Ma
Mason Mammoliti
Kaea Mauriohooho
Samuel Nguyen
Jemima Nicholls
James Papandrea
Hiep Pham
Harper Sanders
Staff Absences
As we head towards the end of the term we, like many more schools before us, are now experiencing staff shortages due to the roll-on effects of COVID and other illnesses. The problem is that there are not enough Casual Relief Teachers (CRTs) available to cover all the absences across schools in Melbourne.
We thank you for your patience and understanding as we shuffle timetable arrangements, appointments and class structures in response to the dilemma especially over the next two weeks.
You may (or may not) notice that I am also not onsite at the moment and hence will not be taking any appointments at such time. I hope to see you all sometime next week!
School Photos
Today you will receive your order forms for school photos. School photos will be taken on Thursday 28th April in the first week back of Term 2.
ORDERS CAN ONLY BE MADE ONLINE.
Please do not return the order form to the school. Cash orders will not be accepted.
To order, simply go to www.schoolpix.com.au. enter your personal Order and ID Numbers (found on your order form) and follow the prompts.
Photos will be sent to the school for us to distribute. Orders placed prior to 2nd May will be postage free.
Sibling photos will also be offered. Details as to how to order can be found on your Order Form.
On photo day, children are to wear the correct Summer Uniform. The Summer Uniform is:
Boys: Blue short sleeve shirt, grey shorts, grey socks, black shoes
Girls: Summer dress, white socks, black shoes (stockings/tights are not to be worn)
Jumpers may be worn throughout the day but will be removed for the photos. The Student Leaders, Sports Leaders and Social Justice Leaders need to wear their badges for photos.
As per our policy, long hair is to be tied back using blue/black or white hair accessories!
Photos commence at 9:00 am sharp so please have children at school on time and presented neatly.
We understand that on this day some classes have PE. Children can bring a pair of runners to change into later if they choose.
Have a wonderful week
God bless
Anthony Hyde
(Principal)