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School News

Aug 4, 2022

Uniform Centre

Please note that the Uniform Centre will be open on Friday 12th  August in Week 4, rather than the usual Thursday opening.  This change is for Week 4 only.

Canteen Survey

A short survey is clearly a good survey!  The response to the canteen survey has been excellent – thank you for taking the time to complete the survey. The survey closes on Friday this week.  Please click the link to complete if you have not already done so. Canteen Survey

Canteen News

Thank you for supporting our school canteen.  The canteen provides an excellent service, and I am pleased to see that sales are steady.  Parents are reminded that Pre-Primary students may order recess from the canteen on Tuesday and Friday.

I know many of our students lament the loss of the Yummy Drummies from the canteen menu.  Unfortunately, Yummy Drummies are no longer available from our supplier.  Mrs Honter is looking into alternatives.

Derby Day is on Friday 12th August.  The canteen will be running a special and pre-orders are required.  Please pick up an order form from the office if you have not received one.

 

Uniform Committee Meeting

All parents are invited to attend a meeting on Friday 19th August at 2.30pm.  This is an opportunity for parents to hear about progress with the girl’s winter trousers and to offer suggestions.

Parent Workshops Offered in Term Three

Several workshops will be offered during this term.  Workshops are offered in response to parent requests and we invite all parent to come along.  Please add the dates to your diaries.  Workshops planned for the term are:

  1. Thursday 11th  August 9.15am. “Effective Home Reading” – facilitated by Diane Scriven for PP and Year 1 Parents.
  2. Thursday 8th September 9.00am. “Dealing with Children’s’ Anxiety” – facilitated by Social Worker, Chloe Grant. This workshop is for all interested parents.
  3. Wednesday 14th September 10.00am (following Year 6 Class Mass). “Managing a Transition to High School.” – Facilitated by Chloe Grant for Year 6 parents.

Bunnings Sausage Sizzle

The annual Bunnings Sausage Sizzle will be held on Saturday 20th  August at Midland Bunnings.  The sausage sizzle is a significant fundraiser in the calendar and its success relies on assistance from our parents.  Please consider volunteering to help out at the sausage sizzle for a few hours. A roster will soon be shared with parents, and I encourage you to help out.  It is always good fun and a great opportunity to meet other parents.

Life Education Incursion 30th August

The Life Education Incursion will take place on Tuesday 30th August.  Life Education is an Australian preventive health program that empowers children to make safe and healthy choices in their lives.  The Life Education organisation has online parent sessions available for parents to log into so they can learn more about the content the children will be covering in their incursion.  The link can be accessed via the QR code or at: https://jharris.aidaform.com/free-conference-registration-form

Pre-Primary Good News

“The Holy Spirit helps us to remember to be kind to our friends”.

We made pictures, to share how we can all be good friends in Pre-Primary!

Father’s Day Fun

Bread Bag Fundraiser

 

Upcoming Term Two Dates

Friday 5th August

9.00am St Mary of the Cross Mackillop Feast Day Prayer Service.

Monday 8th August

Feast of St Mary of the Cross (Mary Mackillop).

Tuesday 9th August

International Day of World’s Indigenous Peoples.

Wednesday 10th August

Milo Morning

9.00am Year 2 Class Liturgy.

Thursday 11th August

8.30am P&F Coffee Van

9.15am PP and Year 1 Parent Reading Workshop.

Friday 12th August

8.30am Uniform Centre Open

9.30am School and Parish Mass for the Feast of the Assumption.

Canteen Derby Day Menu

Wednesday 17th August

9.00am Year 5 Class Mass

Thursday 18th August

9.00am Year 6 Confirmation Retreat at school.

Friday 19th August

9.00am Year 1 Class Assembly and Merit Awards

2.30pm School Uniform Parent Meeting

6.00pm Sacrament of Confirmation Mass at St Francis of Assisi Parish