NEWSLETTER 5 - 4th April 2023

COVID 

We have a number of Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) that will be given out to families for COVID testing. These have a use by date of the end of 2023 and will be the last of the supply that will be given out to families. Every student will receive 3 RAT tests, these will go home with students tomorrow. 

Uniform and Homework Policy Update

Last year, the Principal and School Board were in the process of updating policies for the school. Early next term, the school will be sending out surveys to elicit feedback for the uniform policy and the homework policy. We would like as much feedback from parents and carers as possible to determine if and how changes can be updated.

Holy Week Mass

This Thursday, we will be having a Whole School Holy Week Mass in the Assembly Hall at 9:30 a.m. Parents and carers are welcome to attend this special celebration.

Student Free Day / ANZAC Day

The very first day of term two, Monday, 24th April is a student free day. We will be having a whole staff Spirituality Day that forms part of maintaining our accreditation to work in a Catholic School. We apologise for any inconvenience to families. On Tuesday, 25th April students are invited to join the school leaders and staff in the ANZAC Day March. We will be meeting at the Latrobe RSL (Belly’s Bar and Grill) 160 Gilbert Street Latrobe at 9:30 a.m. For those students wishing to participate in the march please have them wear our full winter uniform. 

Wishing all our families and friends a wonderful safe Easter and term one break.

Have a great week

Carmen Aylott

Principal

2023

Term 1 - Friday 3rd February - Thursday 6th April

Term 2 - Wednesday 26th April - Friday 7th July

Term 3 - Monday 24th July - Friday 29th September

Term 4 - Monday 16th October - Thursday 14th December

*Student Free Days Monday 25th April, Monday 24th July, Monday 16th October.

April 

May 

Please enjoy viewing your child participating in our ‘Talk for Writing’ program featuring a retelling of ‘The Gingerbread Man’.  Please click on the link.

Happy Easter from Prep! 

This term, Year 3 have been working on learning about Prayer in Religious Education.  We invited Father Steven to visit and talk to us about different types of prayer and times that Jesus prayed.  We learned that sometimes people pray when they need help with something or need comfort.  One of the times Jesus prayed was in the Garden of Gethsemane when he was with his disciples.  He was aware of what was about to happen, and he prayed to God for comfort and peace.  We also created our own prayers of petition or asking prayers for the things that in which we would like God’s support.  We also had Mitch visit the class and share the messages for MJR (Making Jesus Real). We enjoyed hearing about spreading kindness and spotting the “Spirit in Jesus.” in the actions of others.

In HASS, we have been working on the area of “Civics and Citizenship” and we have investigating groups within our local communities and how they can help people, animals or the environment.  We have been examining how we can contribute to these groups, and we have come up with some ideas such as: donating food and clothing, fund-raising, looking after injured animals, picking up rubbish, planting trees and visiting aged care facilities.  We will be running the “Can for Casual Clothes Day, on 6^th April to assist St Vincent De Paul in providing food to those who need assistance.

On Tuesday, 25th April students are invited to join the school leaders and staff in the ANZAC Day March. We will be meeting at the Latrobe RSL (Belly’s Bar and Grill) 160 Gilbert Street Latrobe at 9:30 a.m. For those students wishing to participate in the march please have them wear our full winter uniform. 

Congratulations to the following students who have received Student of the Week.

Prep

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Isaac Banks for his application to his work and for the respectful and kind interactions he displays towards others.

Alice Parry for her application to the completion of tasks and for being respectful to others.

Year 4

Year 5

Year 6

Amaja Scott her positive application towards her learning tasks and her wonderful use of similies in Talk for Writing!

Wynnie Bryant & William Brazendale for living out our WEST values every day. Thank you for your generosity toward others and your welcoming smile Wynnie & William.

Congratulations to our House Raffle winners for the fortnight:

Dooley - Nevaeh Goss & Seth Foster

Martyn - Kai Aherne & Harry Newman

Byrne - Wynnie Bryant & Thea Methorst

Information regarding our school uniform is in the student diary or available on our school website. Please contact the school office for any uniform needs. Full school winter uniform is expected for all students from the first day of term 2, Wednesday, 26th April. 

G I R L S - WINTER

• School skirt or pinafore of modest length.
• Green school shirt and school tie.
• Navy blue school jumper or Navy soft-shell jacket.
• Navy blue tights or ankle-length navy blue socks.
• Low-heeled black school shoes (no other visible colours) with arch support.
• School Beanie (optional)

B O Y S     - WINTER 

• Green school shirt and school tie.
• Navy blue school jumper or Navy soft-shell jacket.
• Long grey trousers or grey shorts of modest length.
• Ankle-length navy blue socks.
• Black school shoes (no other visible colour) with arch support.
• School Beanie (optional)

SPORTS UNIFORM

        . Plain Navy blue track pants or Plain navy blue shorts of modest length or

Navy skort

        . Green polo shirt with school logo

        . School rugby top or navy soft-shell jacket

        . Ankle-length navy blue socks and runners with arch support 

Applications for our 2024 Kinder class are now open and will close on Friday 26^th May 2023. Enrolment interviews will be held from Monday 5^th to Friday 16^th June. These meetings will be conducted with Carmen Aylott and Laura Stoessiger. Once interviews have been completed offers of placement will be sent to new families the week beginning Monday 26^th June.

Any current families that have a child who will be commencing Kinder in 2024 can you please submit your application forms to the school office before Friday 26th May.  

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 to share, a hat and drink bottle. Tea and coffee is provided for parents/carers. We hope to see you there!