Term 4 - Week 1, 2022

Principal's Message

Dear Parents,

Welcome back after the Spring School holidays; we have a busy term ahead of us.

This week four of our students competed in the Regional Public Speaking Finals in Coffs Harbour. We congratulate Xavier B, Cooper H, Ivy M and Abbi M on making it to the finals of this competition. They learnt a lot about public speaking and got to see some outstanding presentations. We look forward to hearing their feedback and preparing for next time based on what they have learnt. 

As you would know, swimming commenced this week. It will be held each Thursday during Term 4, weather permitting. As it is part of the curriculum, if your child is not swimming for any reason, we request that a note be sent to the class teacher on the day.

This term we have a number of celebrations planned. Please note the following dates and come and join us for these events:

Monday 24th October @ 1:00pm - Grandparents' Day

Monday 14th November @ 2:30 pm - Learning Fair (showcasing student writing)

Monday 12th December @ 2:00 pm - Awards Assembly 

Wednesday 14th December @ 2:00pm - Year 6 Graduation Liturgy

Kindergarten Orientation begins next Tuesday - more information about this is included below. Enrolments are now open for 2023, please book an interview if you have not already done so and have a new student enrolling for next year. 

Regards,

Nathan Trezise,

Principal

Grandparents' Day

We warmly invite all all Grandparents (or significant grandparent figures) to join us for a celebration at Mt St John's school on Monday 24th October. We will be sharing a picnic lunch from 1pm (BYO lunch), followed by a Liturgy and games / activities for students and their grandparents.
Hope to see lots of our lovely grandparents here for this special event!

Thankyou,

Louise Sprowles, Leader of Mission

Weekly Awards

Congratulations to the following students, who received class awards in the last week of Term 3:

Charlotte B - For wonderful reading in groups and showing your great knowledge of sounds!

Abby T - For great work in Maths when finding capacities of everyday objects.

Piper B - For showing perseverance during Maths when measuring volume.

Ruby M - For your contributions during this morning's English lessons.

Chloe T - For a great effort in writing and performing her speech about her 3 wishes.

Ruby F - For great progress in writing.

Ivy M - For presenting a well-constructed speech, titled "I love it when", for our Regional Speech Competition.

Kindergarten Orientation

In Term 4, we have scheduled some Kindergarten orientation dates to support the students to transition to school. We look forward to meeting our new students in the coming weeks!

Our 2023 Kinder Orientation sessions will be held from 8:30am to 11am on the following days:

Tuesday 18th October

Tuesday 1st November

Tuesday 15th November (also includes a Parent information session with the principal and Instructional Leader)

Tuesday 29th November (includes Parent morning tea)

Students should bring a hat to wear in the playground, a snack for recess and a bottle of water.

Enrolments Open for 2023

Enrolments are open for Kindergarten and all other grades for 2023. Please call the school on 6657 2552 to request an enrolment pack. When you have returned your completed application form to the school, you and your child will be invited to attend an enrolment interview. 

School Photos

Our 2022 School photos will be taken on Monday 31st October. All ordering is now done through the Compass app - please call the school if you need assistance with this.

How to Cancel a Canteen Order

If you need to, you can cancel canteen orders before 8:30am on Friday mornings. If you know your child is going to be away you can go into Compass Canteen and select "cancel order". The money goes back into your Compass "wallet" so you can use it next time you order - when you get to the Confirm & pay screen, click on the down arrow and select Compass Credit. 

Head Lice

There have been reports of head lice in the school this week. Please check your child's head regularly and treat if necessary.

School Facebook Page

Check out our school Facebook page! It is wonderful to be able to share the good news of our school with our families and community. 

Library Day - Wednesday

Library day for all students is Wednesday - please make sure your child brings in his or her cloth library bag on this day. Each student may borrow four books per week. 

School Bus Travel

Applications for student travel can be made online. Apply here 

School Drive Subsidy

The School Drive Subsidy is available for eligible school students where there is no public transport available for all or part of the journey. If you have to drive your child more than 1.6km to a school bus stop, you may be eligible for this subsidy – go to the link below to apply. 

Camp Creative Scholarships

Scholarships for Camp Creative's summer holiday courses are now open. This is your chance to get a hands-on experience in the creative and performing arts – visual art, craft, drama, music, singing, dancing, photography, and so much more!

You could receive a Camp Creative course of your choice and a week of Camp events, concerts, and creative gatherings.

Scholarships are available for kids and teens aged 5-18 across Coffs Harbour, Nambucca Heads and Bellingen.

It's time for a special week at Camp Creative Bellingen - 9-13 January 2023.

Apply online at https://campcreative.com.au/apply/scholarships-2023/

Applications close 5.00 pm Tuesday 1 November 2022.

GLUE

GLUE "God Loves Us Eternally" KidsClub is held each Wednesday during school terms from 3-5pm at the Anglican Hall. Afternoon tea, games, fun worship and craft. All primary kids welcome, as are newcomers. For more info, ring Gwenneth on 6657 2135. COVID-safe practices will apply.

Instrumental Music With Hazel

Hazel Buchanan is offering individual music lessons on Friday afternoons at school again this year, and currently has a couple of spaces. Hazel teaches woodwind, brass and piano. For more details, please call Hazel on 0458 572525.

Cricket Registration Open

Movies on the Mountain

Healthy Lunchbox Website

Cancer Council’s Healthy Lunch Box website is your one-stop shop for everything you need to know about packing a healthy lunch box.  For recipes, information and health tips please visit the website below.