Dear Parents and Carers

Socktober

This Thursday, we are holding an important fundraising event for Catholic Mission. Socktober is held annually in October each year, by most Catholic schools. All funds raised go to Catholic mission and are used by to help those in dire need. This year our fundraising will contribute vital funds to projects around the world, including Timor-Leste, where a medical clinic and a children's home are providing hope for generations of young people. My thanks to Veronica Hall, our excellent REC, for her very good work.

Boorowa Netball and Touch football Carnival

On Friday, 87 students are travelling to Boorowa for the annual Touch and Netball Carnival. Students from Years 4 – 6 will be participating in the two sporting codes, and it promises to be a great day, with the weather forecast looking ideal. My thanks to our two Sports Coordinators, Luke Gubler and Sarah Walsh, for all of their work in coordinating our involvement in the day. Joining Luke and Sarah on the day are Bridget Pigram, Veronica Hall. and Cathy Shepherd. My thanks to all teachers for their support and commitment to the students.

Mini Maths Mornings

Our Mini Maths Mornings continue for Grades K – 2, with Sarah Kennelly and Sarah Walsh demonstrating sound teaching methods to break open Maths concepts. My thanks to the many parents who are attending, and to Sarah and Sarah for their great support and work.

Disco

Next Friday night, October 27^th, sees our final school disco for 2023. It begins at 6pm and runs until 7:45pm. K – 2 students are from 6pm - 6:45; Grades 3 – 6 are from 7 – 7:45pm. My thanks to Jerry, father of Kenzo in Year 6, for his generous donation of time and equipment for the benefit of our students. It is greatly appreciated. My thanks too to the Community Council, for all of their work and organization. Tickets are available via Qkr!

Andrew Fuller

The Community Council have organised Andrew Fuller, renowned child psychologist, to speak at an event for our parents, on Tuesday, 14 November, in Week 6. This is an invaluable opportunity and not be missed. I strongly urge all parents to try to make the time to attend. Tickets are $7.50 and can be purchased via  https://www.stickytickets.com.au/94dhz/building_resilience_in_our_children.aspx.

My thanks to the Community Council for organising the presentation.

2024 Kindergarten Information Night

On Monday October 30, at 6pm in the hall, we are hosting our Kindergarten Information night, for all parents of 2024 Kinder students. Members of the Leadership Team will present on the evening, as well as the 2024 Kindergarten teachers. All parents of our incoming 2024 Kindergarten students ae warmly invited to attend. A reminder that earlier that day, an Orientation Morning for the students is being held from 9.30am – 12pm.

Have a wonderful week with your families.

Best wishes

Cameron Johns

Principal