Last term, we supported Project Compassion during Lent. As a school we raised $898.35. Thank you to all the students, families and staff who made donations. Some families were very generous in making donations, but every donation, no matter how big or small, counts! The money donated to Caritas Australia will help end poverty, promote justice and uphold dignity in one the following ways:

We can buy a chicken for 128 families to rear in Zimbabwe.

We can provide specialised rehabilitation devices for 17 people living with disabilities in Vietnam.

We can cover 3 weekly supermarket orders to provide healthy meals for the young people who come to programs at Baabayn.

We can provide tree planting and gardening around school premises in Nepal.

We can help train a group of women and men in Internal Savings and Lending (ISAL) to sustain themselves in Zimbabwe.

May is the Month of Mary. We can celebrate the Month of Mary at home by saying the Rosary everyday or learning about Mary. We can also set up a May prayer space at home with symbols that represent Mary.

Mrs Daniella Thompson

Religious Education Coordinator

PB4L Focus - Flag raising

Our current fortnightly focus is how students can be safe, respectful and responsible when attending whole school flag raising on Monday afternoons. Teachers have taken the time to explicitly revise the expectations students are to follow when present at flag raising, specifically how to properly line up, and to ensure they are participating and listening to the teacher/s or student/s speaking. It is important that students actively participate when praying our School Prayer, and singing our National Anthem. 

 Friday 19th May, 2023 is Walk Safely to School Day.  

Our students have been encouraged to try to walk to school on Friday the 19th May, 2023. If families live too far away, they are encouraged to park a few streets away and walk part of the way to school.

Whilst every endeavour is made to return these items to students, it is very difficult if there is no name label on the article.  It is very important to label each and every item that your child wears or brings to school. 

 Full winter school uniform is to be worn from Monday of Week 4 (15th May, 2023) During this transition time, Weeks 1-3, students are allowed to wear either summer or winter uniforms, but not a combination of both uniforms. 

Please see the School Uniform guidelines below:

How To Wear Your Uniform

The School Hat

Must be worn to and from school each day and when students are attending excursions or school activities, unless directed otherwise.

Hair should be styled so that the hat sits properly on the student’s head. Please ensure there is no writing on the outside of school hats.

NO HAT, NO PLAY.

Socks

Girls—Summer and Sport:   Worn above the ankle.

Girls—Winter:  If wearing socks, pulled to just below the knee

Boys—Sport:  Worn above the ankle

Boys—Summer and Winter:  Worn above the ankle

NO anklet socks—no brand names

Jewellery—Make Up

Small silver or gold studs (without a stone) /sleepers (small only that can twist fully through an ear and open easily).

Piercings to be on girls only—one piercing on the ear lobe only

Small watches may be worn but no “loud” coloured straps/bands so as not to draw attention to them

Religious medal on a thin chain (no leather).  Chain to be tucked under shirt.

Rings and bracelets, of any description, may not be worn

No make up of any description is to be worn—this includes nail polish

Hair

The emphasis is on “neat” and “tidy”.

Girls hair below the shoulder is to be tied back

Girls may wear hair accessories to match the uniform

Boys’ hair is to be no longer than eyebrow or collar length

Extremes of hair cuts are not permitted—hair must be evenly cut—no rat’s tails or shaved sections/lines

Colouring of hair is not permitted

Sports Uniform

To be worn to and from school on the days designated by the class teacher

On carnival days—Cross Country, Athletics and Swimming your child’s house colour polo shirt may be worn in place of the normal sport shirt.

Shoes

Summer and Winter:  Plain, standard black leather lace up traditional school shoes. Low heels—No deck shoes or boots.  Girls may wear shoes with a buckle.

Sport:  Predominantly white joggers that finish below the ankle (no basketball or slip on styles) with white laces or velcro

General

Students must wear full uniform to school every day.

All uniform items should be clean, in good repair and wrinkle free.

Names are to be marked on all items of clothing.

Full uniform, including hat, to be worn when appearing in public.

Boys’ school shirts must be tucked in (Winter only)

Sports shirts are worn over shorts

The jumper is the first item for warmth.  Outer  jackets (Parkas) may be worn but must be removed when in the classroom.

The uniform is to be worn in such a way as to invite positive comment only

Umbrellas do not form part of the uniform policy and are not to be used at school

The uniform shop will be open Wednesday afternoons, 2.30pm - 3.15pm.

If you have any used and good condition school uniforms/clothes, they would be greatly appreciated.  These can be taken directly to the Shop or can always be dropped off at the School Office!

Please remember it is cash only - no EFTPOS facilities are available.