Term 2 Week 2 Newsletter

“Mothers hold their children’s hands for a short while, but their hearts forever.”

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful parents at our school! On Sunday, we celebrate the love, dedication, and nurturing spirit that each of you brings to your families. Whether you're a mother, father, grandparent, or guardian, your role in shaping and supporting our children is invaluable. Thank you for all that you do to make our school community a warm and caring place. Wishing you a day filled with joy, love, and appreciation. Happy Mother's Day!"

Cross Country

Congratulations to our incredible cross country runners! Belle, Zac, Indianna, Indiana, and William showcased their determination and skill at the Diocesan Cross Country event in Coolah this Tuesday. We couldn't be prouder of their performance and the effort they put into representing our school. Well done to each of you for giving it your all and running with such spirit. 

Catholic Schools Week 6-10 May

A big thank you to all the wonderful families and community members who joined us on Thursday to celebrate Catholic Schools Week, it was great to see so many people join us for the afternoon. We enjoyed a delightful afternoon exploring the school, visiting the classrooms for a Gratitude Scavenger Hunt, and afternoon tea.  Fr Dong celebrated Mass for us to end the day.  

CWA Puplic Speaking

Children in years 3-6 have been given a hard copy of information about the CWA Public Speaking Competition. Children are encouraged to start writing their speeches now and be ready to present them on Monday 20th of May. If you have any queries, please contact the office. 

**Speeches to be presented on Monday 20th May. 

2024 TOPICS 

Year 3 (2 minutes)

1.  Why is it important to brush my teeth? 
2. If I was a cartoon character .........
3. Learning to ride my bike

Year 4 (2 minutes)

1. The power of music 
2. Is growing your own food healthier?
3. Ghost stories

Year 5 (2 minutes)

1. Mysteries of the deep sea 
2. Which planet would I like to visit?
3. Who makes me laugh?

Year 6 (2 minutes)

1. What it means to be a good friend
2. Books versus movies
3. Life through my pet’s eyes

Awards

Congratulations to this weeks award winners:

• Indi P - for great work in Maths
• Taleesha - for consistent work in class
• Teddy - for application in Maths
• Archer - for great work on nouns and verbs 
• Arthur - for great work on nouns and verbs 

Year 6 Awards:

• Indi P - for playing nicely with all ages and sticking up for her friends.
• Isabell - for being a good friend 

Keep up the fantastic work and continue to shine brightly in all that you do. Well done!

School Improvement Surveys

Parents shoud have received an email containing a link to school improvement surveys.

This survey should take between 5-10 minutes to complete and is being conducted to gather your knowledge, beliefs and experiences regarding our school.  This survey is part of a suite of annual surveys that are being conducted with staff, parents and students.  The results and analysis of the data will assist us to drive school improvement.

Your participation in this questionnaire is voluntary and confidential. All analysis of data will be done in such a way that your identity will remain anonymous. We would greatly value your participation and input. 

Weekly Prayer

Heavenly Father,

I lift up to you today my mother and all mothers.

Bless them with strength to continue to care for their children, with the same bold, selflessness Mary showed Jesus.

Help my mother and all mothers feel our gratitude and truly know their impact.

Homework Club

If you wish to make adjustments to your child's weekly pickup schedule, for Term 2, please kindly complete the Bus/Home Form provided here: BUS/HOME FORM.

You may have noticed that we now have a sign out sheet at homework club. Please continue to sign your child out when they are picked up.

NOTE: If anyone other than the child‘s parents are collecting a child please phone or text message the school phone to advise.

Reminders

Upcoming Events

Lunch Orders

Bus Notes

Community Notices

School Student Broadband Initiative

To boost education opportunities and narrow the digital divide, the Australian Government is providing up to 30,000 for eligible families with school age children with no internet at home access to free nbn® for one year under the School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI). Access to the SSBI will become easier, with the announcement of a National Referral Centre that parents/carers with school students can contact directly to check their eligibility.

To be eligible for SSBI, families working directly with an SSBI Nominating Organisation, or self nominating through the National Referral Centre, must:

• Have a child living at home that is enrolled in an Australian school (up to year 12 including from Prep in Qld/Vic/Tas & Kindy in NSW).
• Not have an active nbn® network internet service at home. Having a mobile internet service does not affect eligibility.
• Live in a premises that can access a standard* nbn service.
• Not have had an active nbn connection during the previous 14 days.
• Either be referred by a nominating organisation or have your suitability determined via an assessment conducted by the National Referral Centre

Contact the National Referal Centre to find out more: 1800 954 610

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