Lynda's News
Term 4- Principal Long Service Leave
Next term I will be taking long service leave for the duration of the term. It has been eight years since I last took long service leave and I am looking forward to some time away travelling around Australia, along with spending quality time with family. During my absence Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) has appointed Carmel Donlon as Acting Principal, supported by Megan Moore and Maree Hills. Megan will continue to work three days in year 3-4MP and two days in leadership. Maree Hills will return in term four on a part-time basis, working two days in leadership. I am confident in the abilities of our school leadership team and staff, who I am sure will do a great job whilst I am away. I look forward to returning in 2024.
End of Term
Last Day of Term 3 is Friday 15 September. Students finish at the normal time of 3:20 pm on this day.
Term 4 begins on Monday 2 October
Footy Day- Friday 15 September
On Friday 15 September, students can wear AFL footy team colours to school. Mrs Patto and the year 6 students will run some fun tabloid sports activities on this day.
R U Okay day- Thursday 14 September
R U Okay day links into our wellbeing and curriculum. The day raises awareness and encourages students to let the people they care about know they are there, to really hear them. In the context of primary school this message is connected to concepts about friendships, feelings, strengths, active listening, trusted people to talk to and support networks. Teachers will cover some age appropriate lessons in their classes this week. To recognise this national day of action, students are encouraged to wear something yellow to school on Thursday.
September Holiday Program
The Arts Showcase Coming Soon- Term 4
Next term we will be inviting families to our Arts Showcase. We are currently finalising details and the date.
Stay tuned for more information at the beginning of term 4.
Term 4 Dates- Events coming up
With all our best intentions we try to adhere to the dates and times we advertise events. Sometimes these do change and we endeavour to notify families of changes within a reasonable timeframe. Often teachers will email parents directly or we will publish changes in the newsletter. Teachers will include important events and dates
Monday 2 October - Term 4 Begins
Thursday 26 October - Grandparents Day
Wednesday 1 & 15 November - 2024 Foundation Transition Sessions
Monday 6 November - School Closure Day- No School for students
Tuesday 7 November - Melbourne Cup Public Holiday
Sunday 19 November - P &F Bunnings BBQ
Monday 20 - Thursday 23 November- Book Fair
Wednesday 22 & Thursday 23 November - Year 5-6 Beach Program
Friday 1 December - School Athletics Day
Monday 4, Tuesday 5, Wednesday 6, Thursday 7 & Friday 8 December - Years Foundation, one, two, three and four Swimming
Thursday 7 December - Christmas Carols
Wednesday 13 December - End of Year Mass
Thursday 14 December - Year 6 Graduation
Friday 15 December - End of term for students
Years 1-2 and 3-4 Learning Assemblies
It was lovely to see so many parents, family and friends attend our learning assemblies last week. Foundation and year 5-6 learning assemblies will take place this week.
