Dear Parents and Carers,

Disco Thank you to the Community Council Fundraising Committee and the large cast of parent helpers for the wonderfully fun disco last Friday. Thank you to Mr Adam Twyford and Kendrick for their DJ skills. Thank you to all the parent and family helpers too: Roz Kennedy; Aaron and Holly Kollener; Erica Sly; Helen Kennedy; Dana Taylor; Nicole Van Der Berg; Gemma Shinnick; Mia and Bec Senanayake ; Zoe and Mark Philipzen; Luke Green; Tracey and Ian Gowing; Christine Murray; and Tara Platts.

We continue to be grateful for the opportunities to once again gather as a community.

New Students We recently welcomed a new student Leorya in 23Y. We look forward to welcoming 2 new students in senior primary, and Elizabeth and Ella who have been away for a Semester, in Term 3.

Congratulations to Nate for his representation in the archdiocesan Rugby Union team in Forbes.

 

Postponements This term we have enjoyed a full term of learning and engagement, and we have had to postpone 2 important events: Life Education Van visit and NAIDOC celebrations. Whilst we don’t have a new date for Life Ed, we are pleased to have rescheduled NAIDOC to Wednesday 27^th and Thursday 28^th July (Week 2).

Dance Concert Next Term we look forward, in particular, to Aleeta’s visit and our school dance concert. Put 6pm, Thursday the 1^st September in your calendar now! Please read further for a summary of other dates that are in our school calendar. Whilst we hope all events go to plan, we will communicate through Skoolbag any changes to the calendar that may transpire. Thanks in advance for your understanding.

Cyber safety and School Holidays We are booking a whole school cyber safety day in Term 3 with ySafe. The day of learning will include a staff meeting and a parent evening session. We will communicate the date as soon as it is set. I thought it was timely now, as the holiday commences, to share with you some reminders to go through with your children regarding their online safety. This infograph from ySafe for schools has important messages for all online use.

Term 3 dates

July

19^th       First Day of Term

27/28    NAIDOC at St Pat’s

29^th      Big Steps to Kinder program

August

3rd        Southern Region Athletics

5^th        Jersey for Noa Day

15-19^th Aleeta at St Pat’s

23^rd      Archdiocesan Athletics

31^st      Dance Concert 12pm Matinee

            & Big Steps Watch It! At the concert

September

1^st          Dance Concert 6pm

18^th        First Eucharist

23^rd        Music afternoon - Remembering Mr Bennett 

              & Last day of term

Religious Education 

Chapel Mass

Class Chapel Masses will continue next term. An updated roster will be shared in Week 1. 

Sacramental Program

This Term Year 3 and 4 students have been learning about the Sacrament of First Eucharist. Next Term students who are baptised Catholic will celebrate this sacrament.

Some important dates:

First Eucharist Retreat Day - 16th September 

First Eucharist Mass - 18th September 9:30am 

Further information with follow early next term. 

Supporting Students 

Early in Term 3 teachers will be reviewing SMART goals in students' Personalised Plans. If your child has a Personalised Plan their teacher will collaborate with you during this time of review. If you require an interview with Mrs Grant and your child's teacher to discuss goals and progress before this collaboration occurs please reach out @ emma.grant@cg.catholic.edu.au.