Dear Parents and Friends,

Well, I can finally say this is my last newsletter I am writing on sick leave. My shoulder is recovering well and now the rehab begins! I am so excited to be back at work next Tuesday. I have certainly missed seeing and chatting to everyone.

Once again we have started the term with a bang with lots of activities happening and more to come throughout the term

FOUNDATION 2024 GET TO KNOW YOU INTERVIEWS

This week Jodie and Belinda have started our Get to Know You Interviews with our 2024 Foundation children. Both Jodie and Belinda commented on how excited they all are about starting school. The next stage of their transition journey is Storytime which will occur on the 7th and 8th of September. What an exciting time for our 2024 foundation students.

ENROLMENT ENQUIRIES

We continue to receive enquiries and enrolment applications for Foundation and other year levels for 2024 and beyond. We are enjoying meeting with each family. Please know that all enquiries regarding enrolments are always welcome. Please contact the school office on 95804518 if you would like to arrange a school tour.

MORDIALLOC PRESCHOOL VISIT

Mordialloc Pre School have once again visited us this week to participate in Art, Library and BeeBot activities. The Year 5s join them and they all have such a lovely time together.

YEAR 4 LITSTEM AT KILBREDA

Yesterday our Year 4 students took the train to Kilbreda to participate in a LitStem program with Year 9 students from Kilbreda.

Ethan & Daphne 3/4K

Yesterday we went to Kilbreda College by train. When we got there we went to the science rooms and met two of the science teacher Mrs Tanner and Ms Brooks. We did an experiment and made elephant toothpaste. It looked like fluffy foam. We got to choose our own colours to dye the foam. We did this all by ourselves. We used hyrodgen peroxide. We really enjoyed it. We weren't allowed to touch the foam and we had to wear glasses to protect our eyes and lab coats to protect our clothes. Sadly we didn't get to see an elephant and we learnt that the toothpaste wasn't actually for an elephant - it was just the name of the experiment. We can't wait to go back again.

FOUNDATION 100 DAYS & CAMPING EXPERIENCE

Today is the day we celebrate our 100 days of school for our Foundation students. It is a day filled with fun activities, dressing up as old people (well they are 100 you know!) and finishing their day with their camping experience! I am sure there will be some tired “old” people when they are picked up!

FOUNDATION & 5/6 GOING TO MASS ON FRIDAY

Our Year 5/6 and Foundation students are walking to Mass at 11:30am at St Brigid's Church tomorrow. You are all warmly welcome to attend.

ASSEMBLY - TOMORROW AT 2:15PM - 1S PRESENTING

Our assembly this week is being led by 1S. Assemblies start at 2.15pm and all parents and friends are welcome to attend.

MELBOURNE ARCHDIOCESE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS (MACS) - SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT SURVEY (MACSSIS) - 28TH AUGUST

The MACSSIS survey is an annual process whereby schools listen to the thoughts and feelings of students (in Years 4-6), families and staff about how their school can improve. These surveys help inform the ongoing improvement of our school. The children and staff will complete the survey at school.

A flyer will be sent home prior to the survey period with details on how to access the survey.

TRIVIA NIGHT - SATURDAY 19 AUGUST

We have had a fantastic response to our Trivia Night table bookings. If you have not already, grab your friends and book a table. The fundraising team has many fun games for us in between our trivia competition.

SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL - TUESDAY 8TH AUGUST

Our next School Advisory Council meeting is on Tuesday 8th August at 7.00pm in the staffroom. All parents are welcome to attend. Could you please let the office know if you would like to attend.

YEAR 3 - RECONCILIATION JOURNEY MASSES THIS WEEKEND

A reminder to our Year 3 families that this is the Commitment Mass weekend for the Sacrament of Reconcilation. As per the Operoo families are invtied to attend either of the four masses across the weekend.

Saturday 29th July @ 6pm - St Louis Church

Sunday 30th July @ 8:00am - St Brigid's Church

Sunday 30th July @ 9:30am - St Louis Church

Sunday 30th July @11:00am - St Brigid's Church

There will be a sign in sheet for families at each Church.

RUNNING CLUB

This week -

Laps run = 200

Km run = 10km

Total km = 110.1km

We are on the Hume Fwy/National Hwy in Seymour.

Come and join us every Tuesday morning at 8:15am!! Everyone is welcome.

CITY OF KINGSTON - HAVE YOUR SAY

Kingston Council is developing a new All Abilities Action Plan and we are seeking your assistance in reaching people with a disability and their families. Provided below is information about opportunities for people to tell us about what would help make Kingston more accessible and inclusive. We’ be very appreciative if you were able to include this information in your school newsletters or bulletins for local families. We are also keen to hear from the school itself – either through completing a survey: CLICK HERE or via individual or group discussions. Please get in touch if you would like to contribute.

Help Shape Kingston’s All Abilities Action Plan

City of Kingston is developing a new four-year All Abilities Action Plan. We want to hear from people with a disability and their carers, family members and friends. We’re focusing on making it easier for everyone to get around Kingston and access places like libraries, parks and shops. We want to make social activities, sports clubs and job opportunities more welcoming and inclusive for people with a disability. To find out more and to have your say, please click here.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and see you next week.

Take care.

Wendy Sullivan

Social and Fundraising Team