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| Important Dates & Reminders | |
| 2 November | Kinder Orientation 1 @ 9.15am |
| 13 November | St Michael's Kindness Day |
| 1 December | Daramalan Year 7 Orientation day |
| 4 December | Kinder Orientation 2 @ 9am |
| 7 December | St Michael’s Giving Mass and thank you to parents @ 9.30am |
| 11 December | Kinder Nativity @ 9.15am |
| 11 December | Year 6 Graduation Liturgy @ 5pm and Dinner |
| 12 December | Candle Ceremony @ 2.30pm |
| 1/4/8/13 December Times TBC | Advent Liturgies |
| 14 December 2023 | Last day of School for Students |
| 31 January 2024 | First day of School for Students |
Dear Parents and Carers,
A warm welcome to 2024, especially to our new families, we are excited to have you join us. I firstly offer sincere thanks and gratitude to Bridgette McCann, who finished a very busy 2023 in the Principal role. Bridgette, Erika Tokich and all staff were a wonderful support while I was on unexpected sick leave.
In the past 2 weeks we have revisited our Vision and Values to allow everyone in our community to make strong connections and build a positive culture. We have linked our Vision to our Bs and our Keys. The beautiful new posts at drive-through contain our 5Bs- living values.
Our Vision
To live and learn in harmony with others
Inspired by the life and teachings of Jesus
Our Values
Our Living Values
(expressed in our 5 Bs)
be safe, be respectful, be responsible, be a learner, be a leader
Our Learning Values
(expressed in the Keys for Learning)
collaborate, persevere, create, question, and explore
In a nutshell, we want our students to grow as learners and to follow the example of Jesus to treat others as they wish to be treated.
Successful Grants
I’m also thrilled to let you know that after receiving 2 successful grants in 2023 we will be introducing The Resilience Project https://theresilienceproject.com.au/ and refreshing the library space for increased parent engagement.
Family meet n greet BBQ - 13 February
Please reply to our Compass invite for next Tuesday evening 13 February. This will be our Family meet n greet BBQ from 5:30pm and an opportunity for families to be part of our wonderful Community Council. You can support us in many ways so please come along to meet other families and build important relationships that benefit your child. Looking forward to a wonderful 2024 and catching up with everyone at this family event.
A reminder, we will gather in the Hall at 2.15pm, this Friday 9 February for our first assembly, where our Year 6 leaders will receive their leadership badges. Harmony Awards and birthday certificates will also be presented. Everyone is welcome!
Many blessings,
Judy Egan
Principal
Ready2Munch
Tired of making lunches for your kids? Why not try ‘Ready2Munch’ online ordering system. Lunch orders will be available for this Friday. Lunch orders will be delivered to the school for lunch time only NOT at recess.
To order please access the site at https://ready2munch.com.au/
Parents need to select St Michael's School before placing an order. You will need to include your child’s name and class on the order under Notes.
Parents will need to place orders by 4pm on a Thursday for delivery on a Friday.
Special wishes to those children who will celebrate their birthday this week and in the holidays:
| Anthia D | 1/2K |
| Lauren M | 3/4B |
| Harriet S | 1/2T |
Congratulations to the following students who achieved a Harmony Award this week.
Well done!!
| KD | Florentina K |
| 1/2K | Jerry V |
| 1/2T | Christopher J |
| 3/4B | Zanna B |
| 3/4O | Dante B |
| 5/6H | Jude W |
| 5/6M | Sean B |
| 5/6S | Marissa K |
Parish Sacramental Program 2024
2024 Parish Sacramental Program – for students who are baptised and in years 4-6 in 2024.
Information Session
An information session for the 2024 Sacramental Program will be held at 6pm on Thursday 8 February 2024 in St Michael’s Church, Kaleen.
If your child is baptised and will be in years 4-6 in 2024, please put this date in your diary.
Sacraments to be celebrated in 2024
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Term 1, 2024.
Sacrament of First Communion - Term 2, 2024.
Sacrament of Confirmation - Term 3, 2024.
For further Information – please contact the Sacramental Program Coordinator at sc.belconnennorth@cg.org.au or check the parish website at www.cg.org.au/belconnennorth
Kindness Day
using manners, listening, being mindful of and helping others. On Kindness day the students will be participating in activities that will help them reflect on how they can be kind.
Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day marks the end of World War One in 1918. On this day we acknowledge and remember with thanksgiving those who made a huge sacrifice for us in time of war. It is also a day we can all dedicate ourselves to the cause of justice, freedom and peace; and for the wisdom and strength to build a better world. All are welcome to join us on Friday the 10th of November, during our assembly, when we will be commemorating Remembrance Day. Any defence parents who would like to be part of the commemoration, please contact: erika.tokich@cg.catholic.edu.au
Fr Mick Classroom Visit
Year 1/2 have been learning about the different roles in our local parish community. This week we welcomed Fr Mick into our classrooms to speak to us about his role in the community. The students listened as he spoke about his many jobs including celebrating mass, visiting schools, listening to those in need, preparing families for sacraments and looking after the parish (including his favourite pastime gardening). Following the visit the students reflected on Fr Mick’s qualities. St Michael’s community is blessed to have such a kind, caring and faithful parish priest.
Key Dates RE for Term 4
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10 November 9:00 |
Assembly/Remembrance Day commemoration |
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13 November |
Kindness Day |
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7 December 9:30 |
St Michael’s Giving Mass and thank you to parents |
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11 December 9:15 |
Kinder Nativity |
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11 December 5:00 |
Graduation Liturgy |
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12th December 2:30 |
Candle Ceremony |
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1/4/8/13 December Times TBC |
Advent Liturgies |
For all Religious Education enquiries please email Erika Tokich at:
erika.tokich@cg.catholic.edu.au
Erin Hardwicke
