AROUND THE SCHOOL

HAVE YOU RECENTLY RECEIVED A HEALTHCARE CARD?  FEE ASSISTANCE WILL BE  AVAILABLE TO YOU.   Please contact the office for more information on how we can assist you with a pro rata subsidy on your school fees. (Please note that the HCC must be in the parent/s name).

COVID-19 TERM 3 CONCESSION

Many families in our school community continue to face financial impacts as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are committed to supporting families experiencing financial challenges through our School Fee Concession programs.  Any families who are experiencing financial pressures as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, have the opportunity to apply for a concession on school fees relating to Term 3 2021.

We encourage any parent/carer/guardian experiencing difficulties, where family income has been reduced or devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic to make contact with Liz. This includes loss of jobs, close of business, no family income etc. to contact us as soon as possible regarding fee assistance.  Please contact Liz via email on principal@stlleongatha.catholic.edu.au to explore confidential financial support arrangements or to obtain further information.  

WEEK 2 OF REMOTE LEARNING

If you require assistance with any remote learning activities, please contact your child's team. They are there to help you.

Foundation: kbrowne@stlleongatha.catholic.edu.au

Gr 1 & 2: junior@stlleongatha.catholic.edu.au

Gr 3 & 4: middle@stlleongatha.catholic.edu.au

Gr 5 & 6: senior@stlleongatha.catholic.edu.au

Please contact Liz O'Loughlin via email principal@stlleongatha.catholic.edu.au if you have concerns or questions regarding any of the schools processes and policies.

ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

Friday 13th August

Friday 20th Aug 

SCIENCE WEEK  IN ART

Some  students have been getting very creative in Art class.  As part of Science Week, students have been exploring ways to represent different food sources through design and construction.  They look fantastic.

CONFIRMATION 2021

It was with much excitement that we were finally able to celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation.  Congratulations to:  Eamon B, Alyssa, Rose, Tess, Louisa, Charlie, Amelia, Willow M, Claire, Ava M, Lachlan O, Matthew, Mattea, Ned, Alayna, Ella W, Clara W, Jacoa & Eamon R.

FOUNDATION NEWS

Foundation students have been exploring money and enjoyed using iPads to sort coins into the correct money boxes.

In Religion, Foundation have been investigating sustainability and caring for God’s world.  We found out about ‘extinct’ and  ‘endangered’ animals and made dodo bird masks.

Week 1 Home Remote Learning with the Foundations

MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS

NATIONAL eSmart WEEK   6 - 12th SEPTEMBER

As an eSmart school, we will to continue facilitate discussions with our students and wider community around what being safe online looks and sounds like. We are excited to be bringing everyone together for another National eSmart Week.  This year we're celebrating 'Responsible Action'.  By taking responsible action, we can demonstrate how we all keep kids safe online and offline.   There will be activities incorporated into your child's remote learning plans in the coming weeks. 

THE GIFT OF GRATITUDE

Parents can help children acknowledge their gratitude – for home, family, friends, opportunities to learn, and hopefully, good health. The loss of ready access to these can be a powerful lesson in appreciating what perhaps was taken for granted before lockdown. Gratitude is increasingly recognised as a powerful factor in promoting resilience and wellbeing, in children and adults alike. Learning to pay regular attention to what we have, rather than focusing on what we do not have, can inoculate us from negativity and promote optimism.

During this quiet time, we have seen many families walking and bike-riding together. Parents may have noticed the benefits of a slower pace in the absence of all those after school activities: less stress in getting to activities, a more leisurely pace and perhaps a calmer household. This is a good time to take stock and reflect on the risks of returning to over-scheduling.                  -    an extract from The Parents website

So, what you be grateful for?  

ORIGAMI FUN - MAKE AN ORIGAMI BOOKMARK

PRAYER

Dear Lord,

I pray for the strength to treat 

myself and others with love

and kindness.

I ask that Your Word guide me

and Your light fill me with hope.

Help me to have faith that you

are walking with me as I journey 

through life.

I pray this in Jesus' name,

AMEN.