Welcome back to Term 4! It has certainly been an interesting couple of days with the threat of bushfires and now floods affecting our area. Many of our families are involved in the local fire brigades and have had a busy few days, we thank you for your continued support for the community. 

I hope that the holidays provided the opportunity for all families to take a break from the routines that accompany the school term. Whilst the appearance of the sun was fleeting over the holidays, it was a reminder that we are about to head into some warmer days and need to once again support our children to be sun smart. Our school policy is that all children wear school hats from the start of term 4 and so I ask that you please make sure that all children have their hats at school this week and that all hats are clearly named.

This term is certainly going to be a busy one. The Grade Six students are entering into their transition to Secondary School, Foundation and One and Two students will undertake their swimming programs, the grade Five children have their Coolamatong Camp, and Eucharist for the grade 4 children. There are also whole school activities such as the Walkathon/Diversity Dash and Art Show. We will also welcome the 2024 Foundation students who will be embarking on their Transition program beginning in November. 

DATES TO REMEMBER:

• 13th October: Andrew Chinn incursion
• 16th - 26th October: 1/2 Swimming
• 25th October:First Eucharist Parent Meeting
• 27th October:Walkathon/Diversity Dash
• 30th October - 2nd November: Foundation Swimming Program (Week One)
• 1st - 3rd November: Grade 5 Camp
• 6th November: School Closure Day
• 7th November: Melbourne Cup Day Public Holiday
• 10th November: School Art Show
• 13th - 16th November: Foundation Swimming Program (Week Two)
• 20th November: Foundation 2024 Transition 
• 22nd November: Foundation 2024 Information Meeting 

FIRST AID PROTOCOLS FOR NOTIFYING INCIDENTS

At times you may have received a phone call from a staff member indicating that your child has injured themselves at school. From Term 4, phone calls will only be used in urgent and serious cases. Instead, parents will now be informed that their child has visited first aid and received treatment via an email sent to your PAM account.