DECEMBER 12, 2024 NEWSLETTER
CHILD SAFETY STATEMENT
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents and Carers,
It has been lovely to hear the carols being rehearsed around the school this week in preparation for our Carols Evening on Friday. They sound fantastic! We will be starting at 5.30pm in the hall.
After advertising vacant leadership positions internally I am pleased to announce that Benson Steere will be our new Deputy Principal, Abby Lee will be returning as our Learning & Teaching (Literacy) Leader. Monique McCartney has agreed to pick up the Sustainability Leader role from Benson. We look forward to their leadership in 2025.
After much deliberation I have decided to take one day a week as Long Service Leave in 2025 and only work 4 days. Benson Steere will be the Acting Principal on Wednesdays. I will also be taking 10 weeks of leave in the middle of the year (second half of term 2 and first half of term 3). Obviously I haven't been very good at taking my LSL over my career and need to use it up before retiring at the end of 2025.
Thank you to those who have volunteered or are still considering volunteering for parent roles in 2025. Chris Shiells and Mandy van den Berg will be joining the School Advisory Council. I want to extend my gratitude to Jo Mackenzie who is leaving the SAC after being a valued member for 4 years.
Our Final Assembly will be next Wednesday beginning at 2.00pm. The Year 6 and Foundation students will be featuring at this assembly.
Our final newsletter will be published next Wednesday.
Olga Lyons
Advent has a two-fold purpose:
It is the time when the Church longs for the coming of the Lord. In this longing the Church looks in two directions, so to speak.
• Reflecting on the Lord’s first coming as a child born to Mary in Bethlehem
• Looking forward to his second coming as Son of Man at the end of time.
Advent can be overwhelmed by the attraction of Christmas. Let’s give some space to the Season of Advent. It’s our spiritual preparation time during which we ready ourselves for the feast of Christmas and the Christmas Season.
Advent Week 3 theme is JOY!
FROM THE RE LEADER - ELIZA DWYER
Last day of Term 4 is Wednesday December 18 - FINISH TIME IS 3.20PM. Assembly is at 2.00pm.
1st Day of Term 1 2025 for all Students - Wednesday January 29.
NO BUSES WILL OPERATING ON THE FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2025 DUE TO THE PUBLIC SCHOOL NOT BEING OPEN THAT DAY.
SCHOOL FEES
A reminder that school fees are to be finalised by the end of November. Please contact Shae Smith to organise a periodic payment plan if your account cannot be settled in full. The 2025 fee structure will be sent home in a letter in coming weeks.
2025 Fees - Please fill in our electronic form indicating how you will be paying your fees in 2025. https://form.jotform.com/232320248117850
2025 SCHOOL LEADERS
YEAR 4 NEWS
STEM NEWS
WEEK 8 AWARDS
The following awards will be presented at our final assembly on Wednesday December 18 at 2pm.
Foundation: Whole Class
Year 1: Beau Moutray, Lynden Knee
Year 2: Gracie Robinson
Year 3: Marley van den Berg, Grayson Thomas
Year 4: Sully Hayes, Darcy Kingsley, Poppy Robinson, Hudson Lehne, Nelly Parkinson
Year 5: Lulu Robertson, Luke Rayner
Year 6: Claudia Williams, Rosie Currer
CDFPAY NEWS - NEW APP IN 2025!!!
CALLING ALL LIBRARY BOOKS
CHRISTMAS CAROLS
SCHOOL TV - STARTING YEAR 7
When a child starts high school, they suddenly become one of the youngest and newest kids at school all over again - a small fish in a big pond! The transition between Year 6 and Year 7 is one of the biggest jumps in a child's life and is a very important milestone. This can easily become a daunting time for students and parents alike. This School TV link will provide insights into maintaining your child's wellbeing during this challenging time.
SCHOOL DATES - 2024
| Term 4 | |
| Friday December 13 | Yr 6 Surfgroms - Final Session |
| Swimming Lessons | |
| End of Year Mass at 12.30pm | |
| Carols & Picnic in the School Hall from 5.30pm | |
| Monday December 16 | Yr 5 & 6 Fun Day |
| Tuesday December 17 | Yr 6 Graduation & Awards Night |
| Yr 3 & 4 Fun Day | |
| Wednesday December 18 | Students Final Day at 3.20pm |
| Final Assembly at 2pm | |
| Reports Live on PAM | |
| Thursday December 19 | Staff PD Day |
| Term 1 - 2025 | |
| Wednesday January 29 | All Students Commence - including Foundation students |
| Friday February 7 | Assembly at 2.40pm |
| Friday February 14 | Beginning of Year Mass at 12.30pm |
| Tuesday February 18 | Reconciliation Parent Meeting at 7pm |
| Friday February 21 | Assembly at 2.40pm |
| Friday March 7 | No Canteen |
| Assembly at 2.40pm | |
| Monday March 10 | Labour Day Holiday |
| Tuesday March 11 | Closure Day - Staff PD Day |
| Friday March 21 | Assembly at 2.40pm |
| Monday March 31 | Closure Day - Staff PD Day |
| Thursday April 3 | Moyne Athletics |
| Friday April 4 | No Canteen |
| Assembly at 1.40pm | |
| End of Term at 2.20pm |
COMMUNITY NEWS
CAVE HILL CREEK - SUMMER CAMPS
We’re thrilled to announce that registrations for Summer Camp 2025 are now open! Your child may be familiar with our school programs, but the adventure and excitement does not stop there. Our Cave Hill Creek Summer Camp program offers more than twelve exciting activities – including archery, raft building and we’ve added a thrilling new vertical challenge.
Summer Camp is the perfect opportunity to kick those post school camp blues by bringing along a friend or sibling and exploring everything Cave Hill Creek has to offer!
Our program, designed for children aged 8-14, is filled with activities they already love, plus some exciting new additions!
Camp Dates for 2025:
- Camp #31: Monday, January 6 – Friday, January 10
- Camp #32: Monday, January 13 – Friday, January 17
- Camp #33: Monday, January 20 – Friday, January 24
Pricing:
- Single child: $1,099
- 2nd sibling: $879
- 3rd+ sibling: $769
We’re also introducing a new program for teens aged 14-15! Our Summer Camp-Out program offers an exciting opportunity for teens to challenge themselves with new adventures like hiking, exploring, and expanding their outdoor skills.
Summer Camp-Out Dates:
- Monday, January 13 – Friday, January 17, 2025 (Spots are filling fast!)
- Pricing: $1,549 per participant
We’d love to see your students return to Cave Hill Creek for another thrilling adventure. To reserve a spot, click here.
