Term 3, Week 8 2022

Dear Community Members

Welcome to Week 8! The term is certainly flying by at a fast rate!

Our R-2 students have moved into their new learning spaces in an unbelievable way. They have been able to retain their excitement, remain focused on their learning and it feels like they have been in these new spaces forever!

I would sincerely like to congratulate theses students for this great achievement. I would also like to thank the teachers for their excellent organisation and commitment to making our new building look welcoming and inviting. It certainly has been a real team effort! Please come and have a look if you haven’t already had the chance!

Our new outdoor spaces are very close to being finished and we look forward to seeing the students using these spaces in the next couple of weeks. Final touches will be completed in the school holidays and this will then conclude Stage 1 of our Building Project. The new entrance to the school and new façade of the main building is well in progress and will improve our street presence immensely.

Our Learning Conversations took place last week and I was delighted to be able to greet many of you as you entered the school. Working in close partnership with parents and teachers is vital for students to learn and to be the best they can be. I would like to thank the teachers for their preparations in making these Learning Conversations so valuable.

Have a great week!

Kind regards,
Phil

Phil Holmes
PRINCIPAL

The next cycle of the SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM will commence early next term… and we are currently seeking expressions of interest.  Our Family Faith Formation Program involves children from Dominican School, Our Lady of the Visitation School and the Lefevre Catholic Parish to prepare for and celebrate the Sacraments of First Reconciliation, Confirmation and First Holy Communion.  The program is for Catholic children who are 8 years or over. Please see the following links for further details:

Sacraments Brochure  and Sacrament Preparation Program

We invite and welcome all children who would like to be a part of this program to support them on their faith journey.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES

A little giving goes a long way… Charity is at the heart of living Catholic and each September we celebrate Catholic Charities month. Catholic Charities is our South Australian organisation that provides support to agencies making a difference to the lives of the vulnerable and disadvantaged in our community, including Our Lady of La Vang and St Patrick’s Special Schools, Aboriginal Catholic Ministry, SA, Centacare Catholic Family Services, and the Hutt Street Centre.

On Friday September 23, our Justice Leaders will be holding a FOOTY COLOURS & DONUT DAY to fundraise for the Appeal.  Please see the 2022 Catholic Charities Flyer.  Students are invited to wear their sports uniform with their favourite footy team colours for a gold coin donation, and enjoy a donut for $2.50.  Special thanks to the P&F for their help with ordering and serving donuts for our students on this day.  Payment for donuts and donations are via Qkr by Wednesday September 21.   THANK YOU in advance to all students, families and staff for your generous support to help those in need.

Alison Tanti-Clark
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL RELIGIOUS IDENTITY & MISSION

Congratulations to the following students:

Ministry
 Andrew 1/2S, Erika 5/6OK

Prayer
Abigail 5/6K, Vaydah 1/2AB

Community
Jed RD, Henry RN, Iris 3/4L, Sofia 5/6OK

Study
Milla RN, Lennon 1/2S, Evie 1/2AB,  Autumn 3/4L, Marley 3/4S, Bodhi 3/4S, Sierra 5/6OK, Eli 5/6K

Thursday 11th August saw the annual SACPSSA Catholic Schools Cross Country Carnival held at the East Parklands for students in Years 3 to 6. Congratulations to Year 6 girls Division A runners, Maya, Dlila, Molly and Aitana for being back to back winners of the pennant!  

On Tuesday 13th September we attended the Port SAPSASA Cross Country Carnival at Point Malcolm Reserve. The 2km run started on the reserve, moving onto the footpath, followed by the sand for 1km, back on the footpath and then finishing on the grassed area. Congratulations to Lachlan, Dlila, Remmie, Maverick, Grace, Alyssa, Aitana who won medals/ribbons for placing in the top 4 of their races. We also congratulate the U9 Girls Div 2 and U12 Girls Div 1 on winning the team pennants!

Well done to all the students on their remarkable effort on carnival day and also in the lead up during training sessions. We are very proud of you all. A big thank you to our parent volunteers who came out and helped with the events.

Martina Kovacev
PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Dear Families,

Please make sure you book your child/ren into the upcoming Holiday Program as numbers are increasing.  The OSHC program is on the Vacation Care link on the website.

Just a friendly reminder also to be aware of our closing time for After School Care and Vacation Care is 6:00pm.  We are not licensed after 6pm. 

Many thanks,

Paula Northeast
OSHC DIRECTOR