Dear Parents, Carers and Guardians, 

A couple of weeks back I mentioned the importance of arriving at school on time. Unfortunately this needs to be raised again with families.

There are many reasons why arriving late after the morning music is not okay, these include: 

• Children are rushed, therefore feel out of sorts to start their learning 
• Children do not get time to run outside and get rid of excess energy
• Children do not get time to connect with their friends 
• Children miss key information relating to the structure of the day and this upsets their routine 

There are also several reasons why collecting your children early is not okay, these include: 

• Children miss out on key learning instructions - they then come back to school having missed the instructions for the tasks and feel overwhelmed because they are behind everyone else. 
• Children miss out on key learning concepts - we still teach in the afternoon!! Please don't think that the afternoons are chill and cruisey; they are not. Children are still expected to learn maths, literacy and other key concepts. 
• Children miss out on key messages, notes, and reminders for the following day or week. 

I understand that every now and then there may be valid reasons, such as medical appointments or traffic hold ups etc. As always if you are experiencing difficulties getting your children to school due to social and emotional reasons, please reach out to their classroom teacher who can help support and put a plan in place if needed. 

Catholic Education Week 16 - 23 May 2025 

Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Sale will celebrate Catholic Education Week from  Friday 16 May – Friday 23 May 2025. This year’s theme is Pilgrims of Hope to coincide with the Jubilee Year of Hope in 2025. Catholic Education Week is a highlight of the year for our diocese, as schools and parish communities come together to celebrate our Catholic identity and unique mission.

Pope Francis has declared a Jubilee Year of Hope in 2025.  A Jubilee is a special year of grace and conversion, involving prayer, pilgrimage and sacramental repentance, held every 25 years, or during other years as called for by the Pope. Through a series of concrete rituals, acts and commitments, the goal of a Jubilee year is to inspire and encourage holiness of life among the faithful and therefore to strengthen the Church’s witness to God’s loving mercy in and for the world.

We have heard that our 5/6 campers are having an awesome time. They are yet to find that huge gold nugget at Sovereign Hill - but I have hope!  

Important Dates: 

• Mon 12th May to Weds 14th May - Year 5/6 Camp to Sovereign Hill 
• Thursday 15th May - Year 5/6 Rest Day 
• Friday 16th May - Grade 3/4 Mass at 9:30am 
• Friday 16th May - National Walk to School Day 
• Mon 19th May to Friday 23rd May - Year 5/6 Swimming Program 
• Friday 23rd May - Year 1/2 Mass at 9:30am 

Kindest Regards 

Lia DiCorleto