Term 4 Week 4 - 2023

Last Friday’s School Disco was a night filled with fun, laughter and some impressive dance moves! The evening was made even more special with the addition of the Silent Disco hosted by Sky Blue. It was a sight to behold as our students danced to the rhythm of their chosen tunes, headphones on, creating a unique and inclusive atmosphere.

The success of this event was due to the hard work and dedication of our P & F School Disco Committee Emma Hockham, Justine Reedy, Bel Davis, Chaney Boyle, Chantal Kruger-Smith, Emily Fogg, Hayley Guffog and Michelle Latham, who meticulously planned and executed every detail to perfection. We also extend our appreciation to the parent volunteers, whose invaluable assistance ensured a smooth and enjoyable evening for all.

On Monday, Year 4 and 5, students were able to try out for Summer Sports, including Tennis and Touch Football. Thank you, Mr Marshall and Bec, for your organisation. Congratulations to James, Yasmin and Charlise, who have made it to the Diocesan Trials for Tennis and to Hardy, who made it through for Touch Football.

On Tuesday, our Indigenous Kids and Friends Group travelled to Sydney for the 2023 School Reconciliation Challenge: Primary School Finalists presentation at the Australian Museum. This was a significant event as our talented group was a finalist in the collaborative artwork section, a testament to their creativity and dedication.

The trip was not only an opportunity to showcase their artistic skills but also a chance to broaden their knowledge about our First Nations people. During the visit to the Museum, the students had the privilege of visiting the Garraigarang: Sea Country Exhibition, an enriching experience that deepened their understanding of our country's rich cultural heritage.

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Mrs O'Neill and Mrs Steep for their unwavering commitment to running this extracurricular activity during lunch times. Their passion and dedication have been instrumental in nurturing the artistic talents of our students and providing them with such a unique opportunity. 

We also want to express our sincere thanks to the parents, Ben Fletcher, Alana Kemp and Kyle Engley who assisted on the trip to Sydney. Your support and involvement were invaluable in making this trip a success. It is the collective effort of our school community that allows us to provide such enriching experiences for our students.

Once again, congratulations to the Dijdi Kids and Friends group for their outstanding achievement. We are incredibly proud of their accomplishment and look forward to their future endeavours.

Our Mini Vinnies students organised and ran Socktober, an initiative from Catholic Mission to support the poor and marginalised around the world. The team created soccer balls out of rubbish, recycled clothing and plastic bags. They then ran a soccer shootout with every class, raising $188.

On Wednesday, our school had 4 teams compete in the NRL 9’s day. We were so proud of all the students who played for the first time ever. Our students showed great skill and enthusiasm and scored lots of tries over the day. Thank you to Mrs Steep for all your organisation and to Blake, Glen, Bec and Mrs Steep for all the time you put into coaching leading up to the day.

On Thursday, Kindergarten went to Billabong Zoo as part of their unit on Animals. Thank you to Mrs Dedal and Mrs Toole for organising. It looked like the students had a wonderful day.

Next week, we will welcome our 25 Junior Joey’s for their first transition to BIG SCHOOL. We have 25 students enrolled for 2024, and We are pleased to announce that Mrs Carlie Dedal and Mrs Kristan Nichols (co-teacher) will be our 2024 Kindergarten teachers. We know they are both very excited to meet all our 2024 Kindergarten students next week at our first Joey's Juniors session. Please see below the dates and times for Joey's Juniors sessions and the parent education workshop agendas that will occur alongside each of these sessions.

Thursday, 9th November 9.15 am -10.45 am - Welcome, meet and greet and explanation on how to support  the transition. 

Thursday, 16th November 9.15 am -10.45 am- Early Literacy skills and supporting the new K-2 syllabus in English and Mathematics.

Thursday, 23rd November  9.15 am -10.45 am- Presentation on Oral Language development by our Speech Pathologist, Nerine McGrath. An interactive presentation about supporting your child's emotional regulation and well-being at school.

Thursday, 30th November 9.15 am -10.45 am- Starting Kindergarten information- all you need to know to be ready to start. Gowrie OSHC visit.

On Friday we will welcome our RSL representatives to view our student artwork for Remembrance Day and on Saturday we invite our whole school to the Laurieton Cenotaph for this year's Remembrance Day Service. Students will wear their full school uniform and arrive at the Cenotaph at 10:10 am for a 10:25 am start.