2021, Term 4, Week 6 Newsletter

Principal's Message

Dear Parents and Carers,

This week our school recognised Remembrance Day through observing a minutes silence, the last post, classroom activities and discussions and our Yr 6s laying a wreath at our local cenotaph. Our Yr 6s were also lucky enough to have local RSL member Ken Cook speak with them at the conclusion of the ceremony. Below is a reading from John that provides a thought prompting reflection upon this reading and its connection to the many sacrifices that accompany war. I encourage you to take some time to read through this passage and reflect. 

My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command. I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you. You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you. (John 15:12-17)

Outside School Hours Care (OSHC)

Unfortunately, both Wendy and Rachel have indicated that they will no longer be facilitating our OSHC program in 2022. This is a tremendous loss for the program as both Wendy and Rachel have provided a safe, caring and fun environment for our students who attend OSHC. You will see lower in the newsletter that we have an advertisement seeking applicants for this position commencing in 2022. We will also be posting this on our school’s Facebook page. If you know anyone in our (or wider) community who may be qualified and interested please encourage them to apply. I am happy to answer any questions regarding the position. 

Enjoy a safe weekend

Kind regards,

Nick Murrell

Principal

Remembrance Day

Students of the Week

Room 3

Harry Atwell for the responsible way he participated in triathlon training. Harry ensured that he was listening respectfully so he was able to complete each task to the best of his ability and was very encouraging of others. Great job Harry!

Hudson Smits for the respectful way he assists his peers in Room 3. Hudson always lends a helping hand when needed which shows what a caring person he is. Well done Hudson!

Room 4

Isla Dobson for being responsible in her commitment to being the best learner she can be this term in both literacy and maths. Isla is keen to learn, develop new skills and knowledge, then show others what she knows particularly in maths. Keep up the great work Isla, you are achieving great things!

Ava Monnier for her very thoughtful contributions to our class discussions and listening respectfully to her peers' ideas. Ava you always think about your learning and strive to do your best to improve your knowledge and skills in each lesson. Keep up the great work!

Room 5

Dominic McEachern for the enthusiastic and responsible way that he participated in Triathlon training. Dominic, I could see that you were listening to everything Mr Varley was telling you and that you followed his instructions carefully. Well Done.

Niamh McGoldrick for respectfully sharing your understanding of tasks with the class during group discussions. You are always quick to put your hand up to give answers. Well done Niamh.

Will Lane for your cheerful and respectful behaviour in class. Will, I love your beautiful manners and the way you try to include everyone in activities. Well done.

Room 7

Zoe Delaney  for her imaginative and artistic passion that has shone through in her Geometry and character design in creative writing.

Hall

Indi O’Connor for being a responsible and organised learner, following instructions and listening attentively to achieve accuracy and success in measuring different types of angles. Indi, your persistence and concentration has led to positive improvements. Well done!  

Chloe Gleeson for the respectful and positive way she engages with her peers and teachers, and the persistence and effort made in each work task across all subjects.  Chloe, thank you for your kindness and leadership.  

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday to Xander Perry and Zephyr Lane who are celebrating a birthday at this time.

Dates to Remember

CANTEEN

Wednesday 17th November -Rhiannon Cuomo

Friday 19th November -Kelly Cozens

REMINDERS

November

15th - Peter Varley Triathlon/Aths program 

18th - Book Fair/Book Week Dress Up

19th - Foundation 2022 transition program 2.15-3.15

21st - First Eucaharist 10.30am

22nd - Peter Varley Triathlon/Aths program 

24th - Parents & Friends AGM

26th - Foundation 2022 transition program 2.15-3.15

 29th -  Peter Varley Triathlon/Aths program 

30th - Year 3-6 Adventure Park 

 December

2nd - F-2 Extended Day / Yr 2 Sleep Over

 3rd - Foundation 2022 transition program 2.15-3.15

5th - Koroit Carols by the Railway Sunday  3-5pm

7th - Orientation Day  11.30-1.30

9th - A Gift Performance / Christmas liturgy  5.30pm

14th - Yr 6 Graduation Tuesday  6-7pm

15th - Yr F-6 Fun Days

16th - Last day of term Thursday  2.30pm finish

Want to Reduce your Volunteer Levy?

As restrictions have eased we are looking to provide families with as many opportunities as possible to reduce their volunteer levy in 2021. 

• Working Bee 4.30-5.40pm Monday 15/11/21 - Furniture removal from the library. We are having the whole library recarpeted as part of the building project and need to shift furniture to the shipping container. If you could please come along and help if even for a short time, it would be greatly appreciated. If you are able to come, please email/call Bronie to RSVP bmoloney@spkoroit.catholic.edu.au
• Art display installation - in the near future (not yet completed) we will be requiring some skilled parents to hang a series of plywood artworks on the cyclone fencing near the basketball court. 
• The Woods - there is still weeding, edging and trimming required in the nature play space. This can be done at any time, excluding recess and lunch breaks.

Keep your eye on the newsletter for more opportunities before the end of term. 

Lost Property

Eucharist Celebration

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are pleased to confirm that the Sacrament of Eucharist will be celebrated at the Infant Jesus Parish Church on Sunday the 21st of November.

This private Mass will begin at 10.30 am for candidates and their families.

With 17 candidates celebrating the long awaited Eucharist, we encourage families to please limit 6 family members per candidate when attending Mass.

Due to current COVID guidelines all adults attending the Celebration of Eucharist are required to be fully vaccinated. Masks are compulsory, social distancing protocols apply and QR code check-in is required.

In readiness for the celebration we encourage candidates to revisit their sacramental packs at home.  At school we will gather all candidates for a practice and further learning in preparation for the great day.

Please contact the school if you require any further information.

Kind regards,
Darren Lloyd.

Library

Last day for borrowing from our school library - Tuesday 30th November.
Please look for any library books and return to our school library.  

Book Fair

Bike Ed

Bike Ed commences on Monday 15th November. Students in Grade 3-6 will need to bring their bike and helmet both need a safety check, please see attached flyer.  All bikes neeed to be parked beside the Netball Court on the day.

Parents & Friends AGM

Outside School Hour Care

Triathlon

KFNC Junior Netball

Wallawar Festival