Dear Parents and Carers,

Welcome to the third school term of 2024. Following the release of student progress reports at the conclusion of Term 2, this term is usually one of productive and uninterrupted student learning. It is anticipated that after two terms, the students are fully aware of the learning expectations within the classroom and are working accordingly. From a teacher’s perspective, this is the term which will combine new learning with consolidated learning. If there are any aspects of the Semester 1 student progress report that you wish to clarify, please take the opportunity to call the school office and arrange a meeting with your child’s teacher.  

Term 3 will also provide exceptional excursion opportunities for the students including:

• Kindergarten Shoalhaven Zoo
• Year 3 Nan Tien Temple
• Year 5 Overnight Leadership camp at Watersleigh
• Year 6 Mass with Bishop Brian Mascord at Dapto
• Year 6 Overnight annual Canberra excursion

A big thankyou is extended to Mr Allmark, staff, parents and students who participated in the Years 3-6 Athletics carnival last Friday. Due to previous threatening weather conditions, this was the third attempt to run the carnival. Mr Allmark and his team of enthusiastic staff and parents conducted a great carnival, enjoyed by all. Congratulations to all students, particularly those who have won selection to the next carnival which will occur on 13 August 2024. 

Next Friday evening, 9 August 2024, a number of students from Year 6 will participate in the annual Mini Vinnies Winter sleepout in the school hall. These students will be supported by Mrs Mathieson and a number of staff. The students will be sponsored by family and friends to raise money for the homeless of our local region. To further support this fundraising, the school will have a mufti day next Wednesday 7 August 2024. Students are invited to wear ‘green and gold’ mufti and donate a gold coin on this day. The green and gold mufti will honour the Australian athletes who are presently competing in the Olympic games. Their individual and team performances have been outstanding and include the following former students of some of our high schools:

• Blake Govers (St Joseph’s, Albion Park) in Hockey
• Ellen Perez (Corpus Christi, Oak Flats) in Tennis
• Kieran Woolley (Corpus Christi, Oak Flats) in Skateboarding (Park)
• Tyler Wright (St John's, Nowra) in Surfing
• Natalie Van Coevorden (John Therry, Rosemeadow) in Triathlon

Tonight is the Winter disco for students who attend St Michael’s school. The Parents and Friends (P&F) group have arranged a fun night for the students. The infants disco will commence at 5pm and conclude at 6:15pm. The primary disco will commence at 6:30pm and finish at 8pm. This is a parent supervised disco and only students from the school will be able to attend. Please do not bring neighbours, cousins or students from other schools. The next P&F meeting will occur on Tuesday 13 August 2024 at 6pm. This is a very productive P&F and your participation within this group would be very much appreciated. 

Next Monday 5 August 2024, the students in Year 4 will participate in the Religious Literacy Assessment (RLA) test using their iPads. These students had a practice run last week. Best wishes to these students and a big thank you to their teachers who have been providing quality Religious Education this year.