Dear Parents and Carers

Welcome to Term 3!! I trust everyone had an enjoyable holiday. The children have come back eager to continue their learning journey for the year.

There are some exciting events taking place this term. Some of these include:

21 July Bastille Day

24 July Whole school athletics

26 - 28 July Grade 3/4 Camp to Phillip Island

7 Sept St Bede's Art Show

and for the parents

12 Aug Bogan Bingo Fundraiser Event

During the holidays there were developments to the playground area. The old sandpit area was redeveloped. This included new retaining walls to the sandpit, some sensory equipment as well as rubber based flooring. Thank you to the Parents Assocation for their generous donation to this part of the playground.

Also there has been some development to the Yr 5/6 classrooms. We have commenced the process of obtaining new furniture for this area (5/6 J) and we are making the classrooms slightly bigger by removing the walls to the break out space area. New TV screens will be purchased (once again thank you to the PA) for the Yr 3-6 classrooms. They will be mounted to the wall and will replace the current commboxes.

Athletics

The Operoo form for our whole school athletics day was sent to all parents this morning. Richard is asking for the assistance of as many parents as possible on the day. The children are very excited!!!

Our Major Fundraiser (Bogan Bingo)

Our major fundraiser event for the year is quickly approaching. It would be wonderful to get as many parents to the evening as possible. You will find more information under the Parents' Association part of this weeks newsletter.

3/4KW

As most of our community is aware Kitty Wood will be taking maternity leave in a few weeks. We have been fortunate to have employed Mrs Hannah Vickers to replace Kitty. Hannah spent the day with the class yesterday. I know everyone will make Hannah feel welcome when she joins our staff in the coming weeks.

Bastille Day ( French)

Next Friday 21 July we will be celebrating Bastille Day at St Bede's. The children are invited to dress up in a French theme. This can be as simple as wearing the colours of the French flag.

We will have a quick parade before assembly (2.15pm) and Tuckshop Team have created a special Bastille Day menu to choose from.

Condolences

As a community, our condolences are with Marianne Moore and her family on the loss of Marianne's son Mitch over the weekend. I ask that you please keep her in your prayers.

Have a great week

Brian

Learning Diversity