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Dear Parents and Families,
We welcome you all back to Term Three and start the term with some staff changes.
As you may be aware, we will be searching for two teaching staff to complete the school year.
Miss Justine Shields will not be returning to school as originally planned and Ms Nicole Bourbaud has accepted a temporary, part time position with the Education Department and will work with us one day a week.
Christine Nikolajew will continue to work as an Learning Support Officer at one of our local Catholic primary schools.
We pray for each of them in their new roles and wish them well. We hope to have staffing organised by the end of next week.
Please know that Prue Berry is on leave until the end of Week Two and Brooke Stewart will begin leave next week.
We thank a number of our own staff and CRTs who have been assisting us to cover classes.
Year level |
Week 1 July 11th - July 15th |
Week 2: July 18th - july 22nd |
3A |
Ms Bourbaud |
Ms Bourbaud |
4B |
Mr Greenwood Mrs Glover |
Mary Wilson Mr Greenwood |
6A |
Mrs Sanders Mrs McLaren |
Mrs Sanders Mrs Glover |
Swimming
Our swimming program begins this week and all “B” classes started their program today.
All “A” classes will begin next Monday.
We remind children to wear their bathers to school as it makes the transition into lessons easier.
At this stage, we are not requiring volunteers, but will definitely call out if they are needed for the Junior classes (Foundation,Year One & Year Two).
If you are coming to watch your child’s lesson, please know that you are unable to enter the change rooms used by the children. You can assist your child with dressing if necessary, however, this needs to be done in an alternative change room to the school group.
Make Up Parent/Teacher Interviews
Please know that Parent/Teacher Interviews for classes that needed to be postponed last term, will be held next Tuesday, July 19th and Wednesday, July 20th, after school.
These include:
- Foundation A: Goudie/Phillips
- Foundation B: Brayshaw
- Year 2B: Cameron
- Year 3B: Manning/Arnup
- Year 4B: Please know that Mary Wilson & Michelle Glover will be available to chat with families on Monday July 25th, 2022 during the day.
Online Registrations are now open.
Incursion
The children enjoyed two incursions this week.
- Foundation to Year 6: Ugly Bugs and Minibeasts
- Year 3 to Year 6: Engineers without Borders.
Both incursions supported the Science curriculum and were enjoyed by students.
School Camps
Preparations are well under way for school camps.
Year 6 will be heading off at the end of August to Gelantipy, while Year 3, 4 & 5 will be attending camps in Term 4.
Teachers will be calling for volunteers for Term 4. All volunteers will need to have completed an Induction and hold a current WWCC.
Volunteer Induction
A Volunteer Induction will be held on Wednesday July 27th at 5.30pm for those wishing to assist with various school activities throughout the year.
Your child’s classroom teacher will notify you if they need any helpers.
COVID 19/UNWELL STUDENTS
If your child is unwell, they are asked to remain at home. Children who present unwell at school will need to go home. Families will be called to collect their child.
Please remind your children of hand and respiratory etiquette.
If your child tests positive for COVID, you are asked to notify the school.
At present, if someone in your household tests positive for COVID 19, siblings/children at school are asked to wear a mask and to complete a RAT test for five of the seven days their family member is isolating.
First Eucharist
The sacrament of First Eucharist will be celebrated on Saturday, August 21st at 5.30pm.
We pray for all the children receiving the sacrament for the first time.
Amelia, Harvey, Milly and Indy
The first parent & child workshop will be held next Wednesday, July 20th at 6pm.
This will take place at St Mary’s School, Sale.
Youth Group Ministry.
Please watch this space as the Parish is keen to start a childrens’ choir and have regular Youth Masses.
More details to come.
Enjoy your weekend.
Anita & Staff
Term Dates, Public Holidays and School Closure Dates
2022 SCHOOL TERM DATES
TERM 3 - Monday 11th July - Friday 16th September
TERM 4 - Monday 3rd October - Tuesday 20th December
SCHOOL CLOSURE DAYS 2022
Monday 31st October | Student Free day |
Tuesday 20th December | Student Free day |
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
Tuesday 1st November | Melbourne Cup |
Important Dates Regarding Buses
IMPORTANT DATES FOR BUSES
Buses will not run on the following days in 2022
Friday 25th November 2022
Victoria State Cross Country Results
Taylah came 23rd out of 91 people- Under12
Maddi came 22rd out of 83 people- Under 11
Congratulations to the following students who received Merit Awards this week.
Merit Awards
Foundation A - Mrs Goudie/ Mrs Phillips | Audrey Schaefer & Beau Hudson | ||
Foundation B - Mrs Brayshaw | Beau Bigham & Rylee Skeen | ||
Year 1 A - Mrs Irwin | Ettie Curtis & Hutch Coney | ||
Year 1 B - Miss Brown | Huddy Bateman & Lila Kingston | ||
Year 2 A - Mrs Bennett | Jaggar Nikolajew & Jensen Fraser | ||
Year 3 B - Mrs Manning / Mr Anrup | Abbey Heywood, Elena William & Jimmy Brennan | ||
Year 4 A - Miss Grundy | Lila Armstrong & Henry English | ||
Year 4 B - Mrs Glover / Mrs Wilson | Amelia Jinesh & Fletcher Goodwin |
A SPECIAL REPORT: Celebrating NAIDOC Week
NAIDOC week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It is celebrated by all Australians and is a great opportunity to recognise and learn more about the history and culture of indigenous communities.
NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee. Its origins can be traced back to the Aboriginal rights movement, when on Australia Day 1938, protestors marched through the streets of Sydney to highlight the status and treatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. Today, it is a week-long celebration held in July that consists of range of traditional and contemporary activities.
NAIDOC Week is an important event that helps build positive relationships between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people. It enables a deeper understanding of our differences and similarities. NAIDOC week is an opportunity for all Australians to eliminate bias and discrimination by reflecting and reconciling the wrongs of the past to facilitate hope and build a fairer future. Families are encouraged to join in and support young people in learning the significance of NAIDOC Week.
This Special Report offers suggestions on how families can celebrate NAIDOC Week together.
We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this Special Report, and as always, we welcome your feedback.
If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact the school for further information or seek medical or professional help.
Here is the link to your special report:
https://sttsale.catholic.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-celebrating-naidoc-week