Parent Information
2022 PREP ENROLMENTS ARE NOW OPEN
A reminder that 2022 Prep Enrolments are now open. Enrolments forms are available at the school office or via our website. If you would like to book a tour of the school please contact the school office on 5174 5515.
CONFIRMATION
Confirmation Dates:
Parent Info night - Wednesday 26th May at 7pm – in the Church
information packs will be handed out that night.
Commitment Mass - 29th or 30th May
Prayer Letter Mass - 5th or 6th June
Pin Mass - 12th or 13th June
Church practice - Wednesday 16th June – 4.30pm or 5.30pm
Confirmation celebrations - Thurs 17th & Fri 18th June
Late enrolments will not be accepted after this Friday 14th May
GIVE A DAMN. GIVE A CAN
- Rotary Club of Traralgon Central
Give a Damn. Give a Can, a community collection of tinned foods, has now been running for 28 years. Each year the Rotary Club of Traralgon Central collects about 10,000 cans of tinned foods that are donated to the Vinnies Food Bank in Traralgon. The food is boxed up and given to needy families in Traralgon and surrounding areas. The collection is distributed during the winter and lasts the Food Bank around 4 -5 months. The schools collection accounts for about 80% of the total collection... a magnificent effort.
Because of COVID we could not do a collection in 2020 (we instead donated $10,000). This year celebrates the 100th year of Rotary in Australia and we are aiming to collect a record 15,000 cans. But because of the wonderful commitment by the schools, we are asking each school to aim at your 2019 total. In that year the total school collection was 7899.
BASKETS WILL BE LOCATED IN EACH GRADE TO COLLECT CANS.
WE THANK FAMILIES FOR THEIR GENEROUSITY
The official collection week is May 24th – 29th. We look forward once again to acknowledging your generosity.
AUSTRALIAN DENTAL SERVICE
Last Friday forms were sent home with students from Australian Dental Service, Victoria. If you would like to be included in this program please complete the form and return to school as soon as possible. This is not compulsory and families can OPT out. The dental van will visit in Term 3.
Signing children in and out of school
If your child needs to leave early, or has an appointment, then parents must sign in when they return/arrive. A note must be supplied to the classroom teacher so that they are aware of why the child is leaving and they can then record the absence. If your child is unwell to speed up their recovery by not allowing your child to return to school until they are fully recovered.
SCHOOL PHOTOS - TUESDAY 18th MAY
On Tuesday May 18th is SCHOOL PHOTO DAY. We require all students to be in full school uniform for the day. If you have any questions please direct them to our principal Roslyn Joyner at principal@stgtraralgon.catholic.edu.au. The uniform is listed below:
GIRLS WINTER
· Grey tunic or grey slacks
· Pale blue long-sleeved polo shirt with school logo
· Maroon woolen or cotton (now available at St. Gabriel’s uniform shop) v-necked jumper with school logo
· Black school shoes (not runners)
· Grey tights or socks
BOYS WINTER
· Grey trousers/shorts
· Pale blue long-sleeved polo shirt with school logo
· Maroon woolen or cotton (now available at St. Gabriel’s uniform shop) v-necked jumper with school logo
· Black school shoes (not runners)
· Grey socks
School Photos envelopes need to be returned as soon as possible
Parents can either order online or enclose money and return all envelopes to St. Gabriel’s classroom teachers ASAP. Family photo forms are available at the school office. School photo day is Tuesday 18th May.
Parents and Friends Meetings
Meetings—the second Tuesday of every month at 7pm
Do you want to know what is happening in your school? Would you have anything you could contribute? We invite you to come along to our Parents and Friends Meeting held the second Tuesday of the month in the staff room at school. The meeting starts at 7pm. All parents, new and old are warmly welcome.
School Lunch Orders
LUNCH ORDERS ARE MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY ONLY
Monday orders are to placed in classroom tubs first thing Monday morning.
Wednesday orders are collected Tuesday afternoon for Wednesday delivery at lunchtime
NOTE: Please write clearly on an envelope the child’s name and grade and the item they wish to order. Correct money only will be accepted.
St Gabriel's Uniform Shop
The St. Gabriel's Uniform shop operates Tuesday 8.15am - 9.30am and Thursday from 2pm - 4pm. Order forms are available at the school office if you are unable to attend the uniform shop during these times.
The Uniform Shop is located at the rear of the school hall off the hall foyer.
