Term 4 Week 1 - Friday 6th October 2023

From our Principal

Dear Families, 

Welcome to Term Four! Students have returned with great positivity and energy and we are looking forward to a successful term of learning. 

This week was the feast of St Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology. It also marks the conclusion of the Season of Creation. I offer this  prayer in the words of his Canticle of Creation:

Praise be to you, my Lord, through all your creatures,
especially through my Brother Sun,
through Sister Moon and the stars,
through Brother Wind,
and through the air, cloudy and serene,
and every kind of weather.

Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Water,
through Brother Fire,
through Sister Mother Earth,
who sustains us, producing
varied fruits with coloured flowers and herbs.

Praise be to you, my Lord, through all your creatures.

Early in my tenure at St Mary’s I established a maintenance plan and continue to work through the ongoing maintenance required at school. Over the past six months there have been various upgrades in the school grounds and facilities. These include polished and repainted Hub surfaces, replacement of the back deck, sanded and painted picnic benches, removal of gas heating in the Hub, a new cubby over in Adventure and roof maintenance (including internal plastering and painting).  I am committed to providing a safe and inviting school aesthetic to complement our wonderful students and the learning that takes place here. This will be further realised when our building project commences early next year. 

Congratulations to Ella Blandford, Eva Brady, Indi Buncle, Jethro Bourizk, Jack Christie, Drake Gray, Pat Harrington, Maddy Jardine, Pieter Jardine and Charlotte Start who will represent our School at the Greater Western Region Athletics carnival today. It is fantastic that so many of our students have qualified at this high level of competition.

I look forward to the fantastic term of learning and reflection that term 4 offers us. 

Every blessing, 

Roxanne 

Reminder!

School hats must be worn in Terms 1 & 4 in line with our SunSmart Policy. If your child needs a new hat, these are available to purchase for $10 at the office.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Holy Spirit Parish Bulletin

2023 STUDENT FREE DAYS
Wednesday 1st November

WHOLE SCHOOL PRAYER
Every Friday at 2.45pm in the Multi Purpose Room

TERM 4 DATES

WEEK 2
WSP - JLC1
Tuesday 10th October
Year 7 2024 Info Night @ Marian College

Thursday 12th October
Black Ranges Basketball - Ararat

WEEK 3
WSP - SLC1
Thursday 19th October
Grade 2 Sleepover 

Saturday 21st October
JLC Musical Performance @ Golden Gateway Festival - TBC

WEEK 4
WSP - MLC1
Thursday 26th October
Black Ranges Cricket Blast

WEEK 5
WSP - JLC2
Wednesday 1st November
Student Free Day - Staff PD

WEEK 6
WSP - SLC2
Thursday 9th November
JLC Excursion - Ballarat Wildlife Park

WEEK 7
WSP - MLC1

WEEK 8
WSP - JLC1
Tuesday 21st November
Foundation 2024 Transition 2.15pm - 3.15pm

WEEK 9
WSP - SLC1
Tuesday 28th November
Foundation 2024 Transition 2.15pm - 3.15pm

WEEK 10
WSP - SLC2
Tuesday 5th December
Year 6 Transition Day @ Marian College
Foundation 2024 Transition 2.15pm - 3.15pm

WEEK 11
Tuesday 12th December
Whole School Transition Day for 2024

Thursday 14th December
End of Year Mass
Grade 6 Graduation @ 6pm

Friday 15th December
Students Last Day for 2023
Grade 6 Big Day Out
NORMAL FINISH @ 3.15pm

WEEK 12
Monday 18th December
Staff Last Day for 2023

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