What's Happening - Reminders & Updates! Thursday 15th August.
- Term Dates
- Calendar of Events
- Book Week 2024
- Parents & Friends
- Catholic Education Week 12th-16th August
- Uniform & Hair & Jewellery Policies
- Principal Award
- School Wide Positive Behaviour Award
- Student of the Week
- Dr Andrew Fuller
- Auskick & Superkick
- Inquiring Minds
- St Patrick’s Catholic Church
- Devonport Playhouse
- Allergy Aware School
2024
Term 1 - Wednesday 7th February - Thursday 11th April
Term 2 - Monday 29th April - Friday 5th July
Term 3 - Tuesday 23rd July - Friday 27th September
Term 4 - Tuesday 15th October - Wednesday 18th December
*Student Free Days Friday 12th April, Monday 22nd July, Monday 14th October.
(Easter Break - Good Friday 29th March, Easter Monday 1st April, Easter Tuesday 2nd April. Return to school Wednesday 3rd April.)
2025
Term 1 - Friday 7th February - Thursday 10th April
Term 2 - Monday 28th April - Friday 4th July
Term 3 - Tuesday 22nd July - Friday 26th September
Term 4 - Tuesday 14th October - Thursday 18th December
*Student Free Days Friday 11th April, Monday 21st July, Monday 13th October.
(Easter - Good Friday 18th April, Easter Monday 21st April, Easter Tuesday 22nd April)
August
| Monday 12th - Friday 16th | Catholic Education Week |
| Tuesday 20th |
Book Week - Books to Life Performance Tony Bones Book Fair Sales 8.30am - 9.00am & 2.55pm -3.15pm |
| Wednesday 21st |
Book Fair Sales 8.30am - 9.00am School Assembly - All Welcome 2.15pm Latrobe High School Information Night - 6.00pm |
| Thursday 22nd |
Book Week - Dress Up Day Book Week Parade 2.15pm - All Welcome |
| Wednesday 28th |
School Assembly - All Welcome 2.15pm |
| Thursday 29th |
Pie Drive Order Close - 3.00pm |
September
| Monday 2nd | Hats compulsory remainder Term 3 |
| Wednesday 4th |
Father's Day Afternoon & Activities No Assembly today |
| Friday 5th |
Pie Drive Delivery Date |
| Tuesday 24th - Friday 27th |
Year 6 Camp - Hobart & Surrounds |
| Friday 27th |
Last Day Term 3 |
2024 Board Meetings
|
Term 1 |
Tuesday 27th February - Annual General Meeting 6.00pm Tuesday 9th April - 6.00pm |
| Term 2 |
Tuesday 21st May 6.00pm |
| Term 3 |
Tuesday 13th August - 6.00pm |
| Term 4 |
Tuesday 5th November - 6.00pm Tuesday 3rd December - 6.00pm |
The Parents & Friends met last Wednesday 7th August to discuss some upcoming fundraising ideas. Thank you to Kirrilly Jones, Carley Padman, Julie Dewrance-Milligan, Sarah Youd & D'arne Adams for attending.
P&F information will be communicated to families via Compass our school newsletter and our Facebook page.
If there are any suggestions that the school community would like to put forward to the P&F please come along to one of our meetings or you can contact one of the above members for it to be discussed at the next meeting. Please keep in mind, that the Parents and Friends Association is focussed on fundraising, events, and volunteering time to help out when required.
Some of the upcoming events that were discussed at Wednesday's meeting are:
- Pie Drive Fundraiser - orders are now open (Qkr!) and will close on Thursday 29th August. Delivery Thursday 5th September.
- Fathers Day Celebration - Wednesday 5th September (details TBA)
- Colour Run Fundraiser - (held at Athletics Carnival Term 4 - date TBC)
- Christmas Soiree - Friday 6th December 5.00pm - 7.00pm
The next meeting is on the 23rd October at 3.00pm in the Staffroom. We hope to see some more new faces.
Could parents please refamiliarise themselves with our Uniform and Hair & Jewellery policies. We have noticed a decline in students wearing the correct uniform pieces that are outlined in our school policies. If for any reason your child is unable to wear their uniform please write a note in their diary.
Congratulations to the following students who have received Student of the Week.
Prep
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Ryan for working hard on English tasks and bringing joy to the class by sharing terrible dad jokes!
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
Lucy for making our classroom a happier place through the sharing of her bright smile and contagious enthusiasm.
Andrew Fuller is a highly respected figure in the field of psychology and education. He has collaborated with over 4,000 schools and impacted more than 500,000 young people. Andrew's work focuses on core elements of resilience – connect, protect, and respect (CPR) – and building The Resilient Mindset. He aims to equip individuals with the ability to overcome life's challenges and create a future they love. Andrew is an Honorary Fellow at the University of Melbourne and has served as a scientific consultant for the ABC and a regular presenter on Radio National.
- How parents can help their children to learn
- Increasing motivation and concentration
- Ideal learning times
- Identifying the best (and worst) times for learning
- Neurochemistry and learning
- The importance of systems over goals
- Building upon learning strengths
To maximise your learning from this session, we encourage you to complete the analysis of your own learning strengths. Details will be provided to you upon completion of RSVP.
Date: Monday 9 September 2024
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Nazareth Centre
RSVP (Google Form): https://sbsc.me/DrAndrewFuller24
Research shows that the first five years of a child’s life are critical for their development. The experiences they have can shape who they become as an adult. We realise the importance of these years and ensure that our SETUP sessions are full of play-based activities that allow children to investigate and learn in their own way.
Lots of time spent playing, talking, listening and interacting with you helps your child learn the skills they need for life. These skills include communicating, thinking, solving problems, moving and being with other people and children. That’s why our SETUP sessions allow children time for provocative play and exploring both on their own and with other children. We do offer arts and crafts, storytime, interactive games and activities as well as outside play.
Our sessions run every Friday from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m during school terms. Please bring a piece of fruit, a hat and drink bottle. Tea and coffee is provided for parents/carers. We hope to see you there!
Mersey Leven Catholic Parish
Mersey Leven Catholic Parish is a Catholic community made up of many people who seek together to live and share the joy of the Gospel.
Parish Office: 90 Stewart St Devonport
Wednesday - Friday 9am - 2pm
Phone: 036424 2783
Email: merseyleven@aohtas.org.au
See the Parish website for more information
https://www.merseylevencatholicparish.com/
The Devonport Playhouse is a great space to visit on the weekdays that your local Launch into Learning (or Little Treasures/Inquiring Minds/Little Sprouts/Jiloa Juniors/Little Learners/Bright Horizons/Little Joeys) session isn’t happening. We are now open from 9:15am – 12pm Monday to Thursday mornings. Follow us on Facebook to find out more.
