Welcome to the second term for 2021. The students have settled back quickly into their class routines and a great term of learning is ahead of us. Please note the following information:

• Newsletters will continue to be sent home to parents each fortnight from today and will arrive to you by Compass in Week 3, 5, 7 and 9. 
• This term Student Progress Reports will be sent home via Compass at the end of Week 9.
• The fortnightly assemblies will occur each Friday in Week 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10. 
• At this stage assemblies are for students only, but this may change to allow parents if approved by CEDoW. 
• Covid19 measures for entering the school playground before and after school will continue and anyone wishing to enter school grounds will be required to apply hand sanitiser.

Over the next two weeks the students will transition from summer to winter school uniform. While the weather is still quite warm, the summer uniform can be worn. We ask for all students to be in full winter uniform including wearing the tie by Monday 3rd May. 

Next Monday 26 April 2021, the school will have an ANZAC assembly on the front playground. This will commence at 9.15am. Families of Defence personnel have been contacted and invited to wear their Defence uniform to the assembly which will occur near the flag poles. Our new Defence School Mentor, Natalie Hayes has prepared all aspects of the assembly and it will be a meaningful experience for the students, staff and families attending. If you wish to attend the assembly, please contact the office and register your name. Unfortunately due to Covid19 measures, a morning tea will not be provided after the assembly. 

This Friday the infants classes will have their ‘Mini Cross Country’ on the back playground. Due to COVID-19 reasons, parents/carers are not able to attend. The emphasis in this activity is on participation and fun. The event is very low key! 

Prayers for our staff member Mrs Bern Royston and her family: 

On Monday morning I shared with staff at school the sad news that Mrs Royston's husband Ernie Royston had passed away earlier that morning. Ernie had been unwell for a period of time and a decision was made for him to be cared for in his home rather than hospital. Mrs Royston, her two sons Adam and Luke, and the extended family ensured that Ernie's last months were peaceful and calm, surrounded by much love and support. To Mrs Royston and her family, I extend our sincere and heartfelt condolences, knowing that Ernie loved the support of his close family. I ask you to keep the Royston family in your prayers.

During the recent school holidays, a number of families participated in the ‘Holy Week’ activities leading to Easter Sunday. I hope it was a meaningful time for our families. Following Jesus rising from the dead on Easter Sunday, we now count down the 40 days until he leaves the Apostles and ascends to Heaven  to prepare the way for all of us. Ten days later we celebrate the Holy Spirit descending upon the Apostles, marking the beginning of our current Catholic church.  Our Year 6 students are currently preparing to receive the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Confirmation. The next evening for Confirmation candidates and parents/carers is this coming Wednesday at 6:30pm. It is necessary to attend the meeting in order to fully prepare for this sacrament.