Dear Parents/Carers,

"Dear Lord, When I feel as though I am alone in the eye of the storm, let me remember that you are with me, and that with you I can weather anything. I thank you for being there no matter how heavy my burden, no matter how tiring my load. Amen" 

With the unsettled weather that we have had recently, we can be reminded that sometimes our lives can have similar 'unsettled' moments which can leave us feeling drained and anxious. Like the rainbow that can follow a storm, these moments in our lives are often followed by resolutions and feelings of calm and joy. Prayer and a focus on our many blessings can help us to weather the storms in our lives.

School events

It is pleasing that before the end of this year, we are able to organise some events for the children. As can be seen in the 'Dates to Remember' section of the Newsletter, the Parish Sacrament of Confirmation will be going ahead in a few week's time, and our Year 5 & 6 students have the chance to have day excursions to Wedderburn Christian Campsite.

Also, we are able to conduct a Swimming Carnival. With the current restrictions, this will need be held in a similar way to last year, being limited to just those students who wish to swim competitively in 50m events in order to trial for our school's diocesan team.

The P & F will also be conducting a meeting on Tuesday 30 November. 

Information will be forwarded to parents about these events via Compass in the coming days.

Bell times

As mentioned in the Newsletter last week, from the start  of 2022 our school day will commence just 10 minutes earlier at 8.45am. The end of the day will remain at our current time of 3.00pm.

Wishing you a safe and happy week,

Paul Moroney

Principal

Happy Birthday to the following students and staff who are celebrating

their birthday this week 

 7th November - 13th November

Week 5 - Awards: INFANTS

Congratulations to the following students for receiving a Good Samaritan Award in Week 5 for Good Listening

KG - Lily S

1G - Nuhamin B

2G - Alyssa G

3G - Mackenzie P

4G - Jessica M

5G - Tanmay R

6G - Ruben O

The process of class formation for 2022 has now commenced. This process involves the current class teachers preparing draft lists for next year's classes. This process takes into consideration the academic, social, emotional and physical needs of each individual student. Decisions are made to establish balanced, equitable class groups with the potential to work well together. As the teachers know the students within the school environment exceptionally well, the best interests of each individual student is always considered during the discernment process.

Parents are invited annually to contribute to the process of class formation by informing us in writing of any needs that may impact on class placement. Written requests could be submitted either through the class teacher or via this link.

All requests need to be made by Friday 12th November 2021.

It is important to note that whilst parental requests are considered, there is never a guarantee that these requests will be granted. If parents make a request, particularly about their child being placed within a friendship group, please be aware that there may be circumstances surrounding such requests that may prevent it from being granted.

Children may now bring in a handball, soccer ball, football or basketball to school if they wish, to play with during the breaks.  We ask that it is clearly marked with their name and that they are inclusive of others when playing with their ball.  Teachers on duty have a can of sanitiser spray that can be used to give the ball a quick clean at the end of the break.