Term 4 Week 9, 2023
From our Leadership
Welcome
Dear Families,
As our school year comes to a close, we would like to thank all those who have supported us in any way throughout the year. Please remember prayers for our community are always welcome.
Combined Christmas Celebration
We have had much positive feedback about our students and their performance at the Parish Combined Christmas Celebration, recently held at McAuley Catholic College. The children showcased their incredible talents, performing Christmas themed songs and dances.
A special thank you to Maree Hickson for all her effort in orchestrating the choir members. They gave an outstanding performance which received a resounding applause from the audience.
Year Six Graduation
We gathered as a school family to celebrate and farewell our Year 6 students at the Grafton Golf Club on Tuesday evening. We especially thank Frs Joe and Emmanuel for joining us, and Caitlin, Brooke and Joe for all their efforts to ensure a successful and enjoyable evening was had by all. The photos below certainly show the joy of all involved in this special occassion.
Congratulations Class of 2023!
Infants Excursion
Our Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 students had a wonderful time on their excursion to The Big Banana Water Park yesterday. Super slidey fun was had by all!
Awards and Games night
Our last school event is on this evening. This gathering is where we acknowledge our students who have excelled this year in achievement or effort. The award ceremony will be followed by a few games as we come together in friendly competition. A light supper of pizza and sushi will be provided. We thank the Parent Assembly for providing this supper for all to enjoy.
PLEASE bring rugs/chairs to sit on weather permitting. The evening will begin at 6:00pm and conclude at 8:00pm.
Student Reports
Second semester reports will be available via COMPASS on Friday, 8 December.
Final Days of School
Next Thursday, 14 December our students will enjoy a disco/dance and icy pole. On Friday, 15 December there will be a ‘talent quest!” Both events are during school time.
School Start 2024
The school calendar has the key starting dates for 2024. Please note that we are not having a staggered start and are beginning the school year ahead of other schools. Students in years 1 - 6 will return on Wednesday, 31 January 2024. Kindergarten's first day is Tuesday, 6 February 2024.
Our teacher Professional Learning Days will once again be on the final Friday of each term. We will send
out via email our Term Calendar late January to families.
Principal-Danny Rankin
Assistant Principal-Anne Forwell
Leader of Learning - Brooke Donoghue
School Notes
SCHOOL FEES
Thank you to those families who have made the change from Direct Debit to BPay for fee payments. BPay is the preferred payment method for school fees. Scheduled payments can also be set up using BPay, the Biller Code and your personal reference number can be found on your Fee Statement.
Paying through BPay ensures that your payment goes directly to your account. Any enquireies please contact the School Office.
ABSENCES
Please notify the School Office if your child will be absent for an extended period of time, Principal approval may be required.
Only full day absences are to be entered into Compass, for partial absences - arriving late or leaving early please phone the School Office to notify.
Change to afternoon travel arrangements may be emailed to the school if before 12.00pm sjpgraf@lism.catholic.edu.au
After 12.00pm please phone the School Office on 6642 2899 with any changes.
School Calendar
TERM 4 2023
Week 9
- Thursday, 7 December - Awards Presentation & Games Night 6.00pm
- Friday, 8 December - Reports available on Compass
Week 10
- Monday, 11 December - School Assembly 2.15pm
- Thursday, 14 december - School Disco
- Friday, 15 December - Talent Quest
- Friday, 15 December - Last Day of Term 4
TERM 1 2024
Week 1
- Tuesday, 30 January - Staff Development Day (Pupil Free Day)
- Wednesday, 31 January - Students return for Term 1 2024
Week 2
- Tuesday, 6 February - Kindergarten's First day
Canteen
Canteen
The final day the canteen will be open this year is Friday, 8 December. Our Canteen will be closed during the final week of school for cleaning.
Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers who have supported the Canteen this year, if you are available to help during the last week with cleaning your time would be greatly appreciated.
Community Notices
Thank you to the local businessess who kindly donated towards our recently held Colour Fun Run!
Your support is greatly appreciated.
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