From The Principal Week 9
Dear Families,
Over the last two weekends and this one coming, many of our Year 5 children have and will, for the first time, receive Communion, or Eucharist, in our Parish. The word “Eucharist” comes from the Greek by way of Latin, and it means "thanksgiving”. As a Parish School community we share in this thanksgiving. We give thanks that we are a community. A community of faithful, blessed people. We give thanks for the love of God and for the sacrifice of Jesus which gives us all the promise of eternal life.
We pray for the children and their families, and may we all give thanks for the blessings we have.
Grandparents Day
It was cooler than we would have liked, but we still enjoyed the day. It was great to see so many grandfolk visiting the school on Friday. The smiles all round, children and adults, showed just how special grandparents are in our lives. Thanks so much to everyone who came along to visit, especially those who travelled specifically to be here.
We are all very grateful to our Parent Network who provided such lovely hospitality for our visitors. Thank you.
Prost Loperty
Though it’s not a guarantee, having your child’s name on their clothing helps it get back to them if they lose it. It’s amazing how many jumpers without names are left outside during recess and lunch.
Footy Fever Day!
We are celebrating ‘Footy Fever Day’ next Thursday (21 September). Students are encouraged to dress in their team’s footy colours or ‘sporting’ attire. Please remember to supply a block of chocolate if in Years 1-6 and lollies if in Kinder. These items will go towards our Fete next term. Thank you for your support with this.
School Fees
Term 3 school fees are now overdue. Thank you to those families who have paid their school fees. Please speak to Jo McCarthy, in the Front Office if you are having issues with your fees or if you are not sure of the amount due.
Holidays and Absent Notes
If your family is going away on holidays early, please ensure you have provided a note to your child’s classroom teacher prior to leaving. Notes are a legal requirement for our class rolls and must be provided for all absences. We appreciate your support with this.
This term finishes on Friday 22 September. Term 4 commences on Monday 9 October.
Hats On
Though it’s still cold, the UV is on the increase so we remind you of the School policy regarding exposure to the sun: Simply stated, from August until May, there is a ‘No Hat – No Play’ policy. Please also ensure hats are in accordance with uniform requirements.
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Blessings to you and your family.
Matt Egan-Richards
Principal