A reminder that the National Walk to School Safely Day is tomorrow. Please meet at the usual walking points at 8.20am for an 8.30am departure. There will be fruit and music waiting for the children at school.

Expressions for School Holiday Care

If you intend to utilise this service for the next school holidays, you will need to register your expression of interest using the link below. To ensure the service is available please register as soon as possible. Please see the notice from YMCA below:-

Please complete the survey below for expressions of interest in the upcoming Winter Vacation Care 28th June - 9th July 2021.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y29TVCJ

Updated Information -New Sign in/out System

As of the beginning of Term Two we have moved to a new procedure for signing in/out your child/children if they are late arriving or leaving early. This will now be done electronically by the front office staff.

Please Note:

• Parents and Carers need to come to the Front Office to sign in children that are late.
• Absent notes can be done on SZapp or emailed through to the Front Office and the teacher can be CC'd in if you wish. 

Recess Eating – Check-in

We have noticed that several children in Kindergarten to Year 2 do not have sufficient food for the recess break (2.10pm). Could you please discuss recess eating time with your child/ren to ensure they have a clear understanding of how they could organise their food.

Pick-up & Safety

If your child is not using a designated after school supervised exit from school could please send an email to the classroom teacher so that we can support the arrangements for your child/ren.

CONFIRMATION

Our children receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation soon participated in a preparation retreat today. Could you please keep these children and their families in your prayers.

Community Council Thank you

Enrolment Signage

Thank you from the Community Council regarding the new signage promoting our enrolment period.

• Thank you Ryan T (Lilly T, KW) to organising sponsorship from Blackshaw Real Estate, Woden for design and printing.
• Thank you Andy and Annette H (Grandparents of Elliot 3R, Meredith KW) for placing the signs on main roads throughout the parish. 

Library News

Our school library is looking for donations of:

• Balls of wool in green, black, white and blue 
• Long sturdy cardboard rolls (eg. fabric rolls)

Items can be dropped off at the front office or the library. 

Thanks in advance 

WARM UP WITH A GOOD BOOK

TUESDAY MORNINGS - 8:30am - 9:00am

The school library is open each Tuesday morning during Term 2  between 8:30am-9:00am. Parents and carers are invited to visit the library with their children before school to borrow books or just come in to share a story before school starts.

Hope to see you!

Mrs Borgia  

iPads for Sale

Our lease agreement for our current iPads is up at the end of May and we will be offering these for sale. Please CLICK HERE for further information.

• For those currently enroled, Confirmation Session 4 is 19 May 6pm in the Church.
• Sacrament of Confirmation Liturgies will be held on 20 May and 21 May at 6pm in the Church.  Please join us in thoughts and spirit by praying for our Candidates and wishing each of them a life full of faith and love.

Positive Partnerships

Australian Early Development Census

Congratulations to Logan W on receiving the Platinum King Award.

This award signifies 40 chess merit awards this year and recognises his problem solving skills, clever tactics and excellent behaviour. Logan participates in Thursday lunch Chess Club coordinated by Sydney Academy of Chess.

Mothers Day

Last Friday we welcomed our Mothers and significant people to join us in a special assembly and into the classrooms so the children could share their learning. 

Playgroup

This week Playgroup enjoyed buying their snack from the Wonderful Mrs Kane in the Canteen, making a shopping list, sorting money and spray painting.

Cooking With Mrs Kane

Last week 5/6 Red spent some time with Mrs Kane learning to cook pikelets.

Book Buddies

Last week we started 'Book Buddies' with the whole school involved. The children meet their buddies at 3-3.10pm every Monday for the rest of this term. The children seem to be enjoying this time together, reading and listening to a story, focusing not only on the fluency but also comprehension skills. This is also a time to show respect, encourage friendships and a love of reading.  

5/6 White Science

The students were inquiring into how static electricity works and collaborating to create electrical circuits. Lots of fun and interactive science in 5/6 White.

Congratulations to the following students celebrating their birthday this week 

Destiny N, Logan W, Isabel U, Thomas K.

Kindergarten	Matilda H, Harrison H, Dan P.
Stage One	Shaun S, Kirat K, Asher M, Cohen T, Emilia B, Adrian R, Milana B, Harriet J, Josie K, Kevin V, Finley C, Isabell F.
Stage Two	Holly C, Matilda H, Thomas K, Anna D, Aneka T, Aleesha J, Hope O, Ansh B, Mikayla R, Isabella D.
Stage Three	Matilda W, Ashleigh O, Olivia G, James A, Tiana J, Molly F.