Dear Parents, Guardians & Carers,

What a busy two weeks we have had since our last newsletter.

We had some very old students arrive at school on Thursday 31st July.  Many of them with grey hair, wrinkles and walking sticks.  Our Foundation students celebrated 100 days of school.

Congratulations to our boys and girls basketball teams who competed in the District Competition on Friday 8th August.  They all played extremely well and both teams finished winners on the day.  Both teams will now compete in the Division Competition on 28th August. Thank you to all staff and parents who are assisting with our teams.

Our Book Fair has begun and Mrs Kennedy has been very busy during the opening hours.  It will run for 2 weeks and will conclude on Friday 22nd August. The theme this year is “Book an Adventure”.  Students are encouraged to dress up as their favourite character, book or something related to the theme.  We will host a book week parade on Monday morning at 9am. Weather permitting this will be held in the courtyard or in the hall if wet.

This week we welcomed Gen Bryant and her team to work with staff for our staff PL day.  It was a great day and we loved that St Michael’s staff joined us.  Both schools senior students had sessions with Gen on Tuesday and were able to learn some wonderful new songs.

IMPORTANT DATES

• 19th August - Sacrament of Reconciliation Parent Information Night
• 26th August - Foundation Excursion to Old Gippstown
• 27th August - Year 1 Excursion to Old Gippstown
• 28th August - Year 2 Excursion to Old Gippstown
• 28th August - Division Basketball Competition
• 1st-3rd September - Grade 6 camp to Melbourne
• 4th September - Student Free Day: Year 6 only
• 5th September - Father’s Day Mass at St Michael’s Church
• 5th September - Father’s Day Stall
• 11th-12th September - Year 4 Camp to Allambee  

Kind Regards

Michelle Charlton