Today sees the implementation of a new initiative that will involve students from Years One to Six  taking home their English writing book for parents to view and engage in a conversation with your child/children about their writing progress. In sending home student workbooks we hope to further build the connection between home and school whilst also providing further clarity and understanding to how your child is achieving in a specific key learning area. (Please take note of the letter, sent home today, that accompanies your child's workbook) 

Listed below are some important dates for Term 1.

Awards

Congratulations to the following students who will receive an award at assembly on Friday 24 March for being a great learner and wonderful community member.

Gold Pennant - Emma Mackrill, Juliana Lapic, Ellie Price, Lincoln Dee, Giuseppe Molluso

Gold Awards - Luella Fletcher, Ivy Patterson, Leo Failla, River Gardiner, Jacob Kerslake, Ella Williams, Mila Vrljic, Emily Molluso, Billie Jordan, Zoe Doebler, Taj Davies, Lachlan Galea, Maddie Morris, Ava Stam, Noah Mouloudi, Nicolas Piscioneri, Lennox Tapai, Jesse Brown

Just a friendly reminder to please drive safely in our back car park. We understand that it gets very congested of a morning and parents may be in a rush to get to work but the safety of our students, parents and staff is our number one priority. Our wish would be to have a 'drop and go' but unfortunately it is a council owned car park.

Friday 17 March will be a Staff Spirituality Day and students will not attend school tomorrow.

The Stations of the Cross will be held on Thursday 6 April (at school) and Friday 7 April (Good Friday at Tahmoor Church)

If your child would like to participated in the Stations of the Cross, please see attached note and return it to the office by Tuesday 21 March.

Before we can begin assigning roles we need to confirm your child’s availability to participate. Ideally we are looking for students who are available and can commit to participating on both days (at school and at the Tahmoor church). 

In Gratitude,

Mrs Julie Smith

REC

Our school photo day will be held on Friday 31 March. Please refer to the note sent home with students last week regarding online method of payment.

Timetable for the day is as follows:

• Staff photos will be taken at 8:30 am
• Start the day with Kinder, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 – this timetable will not change on the day – all appointments for your children need to be made around school photos.
• Class groups will be taken first, immediately followed by portraits.
• Family/Sibling photographs to be taken during the first break after children have eaten.
• Sporting and Year 6 groups finally.

Sports day for all students (K-Yr6) will be on Tuesday and Thursday.

Library day for students will be as follows:

Tuesday - Yr 2 & Yr 5

Wednesday - Yr 3, Yr 4 & Yr 6R

Thursday - Kinder, Yr 1 & Yr 6W

Sacramental Programs

Religious Education is a priority in Catholic schools. It provides the knowledge and understanding of the Catholic faith and outlines what is needed to live a Catholic life. Sacramental programs are Parish based, Parish coordinated, family focused and school supported.

Each year the Sacraments of Penance, Eucharist and Confirmation are celebrated in the Parish.

A Parish based program caters to the needs of all participants. In this way children from all schools receive the same preparation for each sacrament.

The Parish based, family focused approach to Sacramental programs is widely used throughout Australia as the preferred approach. This approach acknowledges the important role of parents and families in the whole preparation process. Parents are the first educators of children in the faith and traditions of the Catholic Church. Parents involvement in Sacramental preparation is crucial in shaping the values and attitudes of each child. So it is vital, for the continual spiritual growth of the child, that the families involve themselves in the Sacramental life of Parish.