This weekend, we celebrate the beginning of Advent, the season of waiting and preparing for Christmas. It is a time to reflect on how we live the message of Christ, to love and serve others, sharing the spirit of peace, hope and joy. In amongst the challenges that present themselves in following the way of Christ, we are reminded of God’s everlasting love and forgiveness when we stumble.

On Tuesday, December 8th, Bishop Elect - Gregory Bennet will be ordained at the Cathedral in Sale. We welcome him to our Diocese and wish him every blessing as he leads our Catholic Faith community. The celebration will be limited to seventy guests and will be live streamed for parishioners.

COVID 19 UPDATES

COVID 19 guidelines and restrictions have proven a challenge for many, including schools. Yesterday, November 26th 2020, we received some welcome updates regarding student assemblies, Graduation ceremonies and visitors to schools. We await further advice today around “Permitted Activities” and will provide some information around these events and what they mean for our school community. Again, I remind families that we are bound by these guidelines and must work within their framework. 

50 YEAR CELEBRATIONS

It is time to pull out your Seventies gear, as we get ready to celebrate 50 years of Education in our community.

A set of activities are planned for students in Week 10 and we will share details with you next week as we need to crosscheck planned events with guidelines due today from Head Office.

However, dress in your Seventies gear on Wednesday, December 9th, 2020. 

ST VINNIES CHRISTMAS APPEAL

Each year, St Vinnies  calls for help to support families within our community over the Christmas period. Non perishable food items to place in hampers are welcomed. We ask families if they can, to donate goods for the canned food drive. Children may bring items to school over the next fortnight. Thank you.

PARENT/TEACHER INTERVIEWS

Parent/Teacher Interviews have been set for Week 11. These interviews are optional, however, they will provide an opportunity for parents to discuss reports with teachers. Reports are due to go out on Friday, December 11th, 2020. Year 5MC will hold phone interviews during Week 10.

Online registrations for the remainder of the school will open on Monday, November 30th, 2020.

JANUARY TESTING DAYS: January 28th & Jan 29th 2021 

Online registration for January testing days were also due to open on November 30th, however, this will be carried over into Week 11. Class teachers for 2021 will be announced in Week 10 and the name of your child’s 2021 teacher will be included in reports.

STUDENT LEADERS 2021

We congratulate all students who nominated for 2021 Leadership positions

Interviews were completed on Monday and all successful applicants will be present speeches next week to the student community. We hope to announce our School Captains and House Leaders for 2021 at the end of next week.

CHRISTMAS CARDS

It is the time of year where children like to share Christmas cards and wish their friends a Happy Christmas and New Year. We just remind families that food is not to be shared at school.

Thank you. 

Wishing you all a lovely weekend,

Take Care