OCT 5 2023 NEWSLETTER

CHILD SAFETY STATEMENT

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Parents and Carers,

Welcome back to term 4.  Swimming and surfing activities get underway this term as well as the wind up to transition, graduation and dare I say it...Christmas.  With the lovely spring weather to welcome us back to school, the atmosphere is energetic and positive. 

Thank you parents for seeing that your children are wearing the school summer uniform.  Please check that they are wearing the correct navy socks with the uniform and are not wearing inappropriate jewellery.  

This Friday we have the Official Government Opening of the new building. Senator for Victoria, Mr Raff Ciccone, is the Federal Government representative visiting along with our local Mayor Cr Karen Foster, the Executive Director of DOBCEL, Tom Sexton, Sue Paulka, past Principal and Peter Sanderson, past Deputy Principal.  Parents are welcome to attend the ceremony at 10.00am. 

Olga Lyons (Principal)

PARISH SECRETARY VACANCY

Our Parish Secretary for the past 13 years, Leanne McElgunn, has advised of her intending retirement on Friday 24th November.

This position will need to be filled and the Parish seeks interest from either experienced and/or qualified individuals. Interested individuals may call into the Parish office at St Joseph’s Warrnambool to collect a role description or call 5562 2231 for further information.

This is a role of about 32 hours per week  (9.00am - 4.00pm) with award wages but this could be negotiable

There is also a part-time administrative position as well. The work load has increased for our administrative staff due to our larger Parish. The latter position would be a 0.4 or 0.5 position.

(Fr John Fitzgerald)

FROM THE RE LEADER - ELIZA DWYER

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Thao Le and David Brian on the birth of their son, Vinhhy Thomas, little brother to Kim Ho, 1/2D.

CLASS NEWS 34L

The Common Good - Right Relationships

During Term 3 our Religious Education focus was working for the Common Good. We learned a great deal about respect through learning about right relationships,  discussions and stories from the Bible, such as, ‘The Golden Rule’ and ‘Love for Enemies’. We have set ourselves goals for Term 4 using the knowledge we gained from our Religious Education study. We would like to share them with you.

SPORTS NEWS

Congratulations and good luck to the students who are travelling to Ballarat tomorrow to compete in the Regional Athletics Championships. No doubt it will be an exciting day and a great experience for them. We wish them the best of luck. 

Students: 

Ethan Gramss - 10 years boys High Jump

Occy Hayes - 11 years boys 1500m 

Royce Sheehan - 11 years boys Long Jump

Charlotte Versace - 12/13 years girls 1500m, 800m. 

Rose Greene, Mackenzie Hallam, Lylah Hamilton, Charlotte Versace - 4 x 100m Relay

SPORTING SCHOOLS

Sporting Schools will commence next week, Tuesday October 10 and Wednesday October 11. The program will run for 7 weeks, each Tuesday and Wednesday from 3.20pm-4.30pm until Wednesday November 22.

REFERENDUM POLLING BOOTH

SWIMMING LESSONS COMMENCE FRIDAY OCTOBER 6

Our Swimming Program will commence on Friday October 6 for Foundations to Year 5. Our Year 6 students will participate in a beach safety program later in Term 4. The Swimming Program will run for 10 weeks each Friday until December 8. Parents are welcome to attend junior lessons to assist with dressing after lessons.  These parents will need to have a current Working With Children's Card registered with the school and sign a Volunteer Responsibility Agreement and Safetguarding Children and Young Adults Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct is on our Passtab sign in system.

Swimming lesson times 2023

10.00am - Foundation

10.30am - 1/2D

11.00am - 1/2OR

11.30pm - Year 5

12.30pm - 3/4MM

1.00pm - 3/4CF

1.30pm - 3/4L

GRANDPARENTS AND SPECIAL FRIENDS DAY

FROM THE OFFICE - SCHOOL FEE PAYMENTS

Just a reminder that we are nearly three quarters of the way through the year!!  Our governing body is looking at our fee collection and will be asking questions about any fees that haven't either been paid, have a payment plan or signed paperwork, very soon.  It is a requirement by DOBCEL that all school fees are paid by the end of the year. If you haven't set up a payment plan yet or signed paperwork stating how you intend to pay, please contact the office ASAP.
If you need any assistance or have any questions please contact Olga or Bec, on Monday or Thursdays 9-3, or send an email to rlawlor@spportfairy.catholic.edu.au 

COMMUNITY NEWS

MOTHERS WHO PRAY FOR THEIR CHILDREN

This prayer group for mothers is held each Friday at the Infant Jesus Church in Koroit at 10.45am.  All are welcome!