FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents and Carers,
Thank you for presenting the children so well in their uniforms for their return to school for Term Two. Students will officially commence wearing their winter uniform on Monday 10th May. (Following Mother’s Day). In the interim parents may use their discretion regarding Summer or Winter uniform, dependent on the weather. Please note that with eased restrictions you may now access our on-site Second-Hand Uniform Shop, with all items $5. Please feel free to drop in and have a look, all donations are happily accepted!
The children certainly enjoyed sharing their holiday stories on their return to school and reconnecting with friends. I was impressed to see how well the children had remembered their routines and am delighted with how settled the classrooms and playgrounds are. I am so proud of the students and their lovely manners and the way they interact with staff! Well done to all of our boys and girls for the way you engage in such a respectful manner.
During the holiday period our Parish of Immaculate Conception reached out to our families with an invitation of welcome and friendship. Father Duane, Sr Kerry and myself were so humbled to see so many of you take up this invitation , with over 100 people attending a community picnic at Byarong Park, Mt Keira. It was a fun day of games and socialising. I look forward to the next Parish / School event and engaging with those of you who are available to join us in the spirit of community. Thank you to Sarah Marsala (Mother of Gabriella and Chiara for assisting with the organisation of the picnic).
Finally, I was humbled to read of a story of the Fraser family (Georgia Yr 4), who in the spirit of ANZAC day, decorated the neighbouring driveway of Peter Poulton, a grandfather at our school for many years and also a veteran of the Vietnam war. We always enjoyed listening to Peter’s recounts of the war and he has served the community in so many ways. I am also heartened that our students took time to participate in ANZAC day activities in their class and reflect on our history and the importance of this special today at a level appropriate to their age.
Yours in faith and learning,
Pauline Chrostowski - Principal
