Newsletter Term 1 Week 7 - Friday 14th March 2025
Building Works Update
We are almost in!
As of the beginning of next week, the new Office entrance will be on the Cnr of Moore & Princes St.
School drop off and pick up will remain the same, with students entering via the ramp in Moore St.
FLAT PACK HELPERS WANTED!
This coming Tuesday we are expecting a delivery from IKEA.
If anyone is available to come and help build some flatpacks on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday during school hours, we'd be most grateful!
Around the School
BRAND NEW GAGA PIT
Our fundraising efforts have seen the completion of a GaGa Pit in our playground. Thanks to Luke for his handy work- it looks fabulous and the students are loving it!
School Photo Day Information
Next Thursday 20th March is School Photo Day
Please ensure your child is wearing full summer school uniform, including school jumper.
Jumpers MUST be worn for the photo.
Please see below a list of what needs to be worn:
Light blue polo shirt and navy shorts (girls) grey shorts (boys)
Girls summer dress
White or grey socks
Black enclosed school shoes/runners
Annual Easter Raffle
Thanks to those who have generously donated to the easter raffle kitty. We are hoping to have this table filled to make our raffle a huge success. Please bring your donation in to the office by Friday 28th March
Save the Date - Athletics Carnival
Our Athletics Carnival will be held during the last week of term on Wednesday 2nd April at Gordon St Oval.
More details to follow!
BBQ HELPERS
We are needing some volunteers for the BBQ on the day. Please email Jess jpraag@smararat.catholic.edu.au if you are available for a 1 hour or 2 hour timeslot.
Whole School Prayer
Every Friday at 2.45pm in The Hub
Term 1 Dates
Friday 21st March - led by MLC1 (rescheduled from 28th February)
Friday 28th March - led by SLC1
TERM 1
WEEK 8
NAPLAN Yrs 3 & 5
Thursday 20th March
School Photo Day
Friday 21st March
Whole School Prayer @ 2.45pm - MLC1 (rescheduled)
WEEK 9
Friday 28th March
Easter Raffle money and donations due
Whole School Prayer @ 2.45pm - SLC1
WEEK 10
Wednesday 2nd April
Athletics Carnival @ Gordon St Oval
Thursday 3rd April
Easter Raffle winners drawn
Friday 4th April
Last Day of Term 1
Early finish @ 2.15pm
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
to the following students this week!
Manya S & Jobe L
Upcoming Student Free Days
TERM 2
Easter Monday Monday 21st April
Tuesday 22nd April
Wednesday 23rd April
Thursday 24th April
ANZAC Day Friday 25th April
(students return in week 2 of term 2)
Wednesday 14th May
TERM 4
Friday 31st October
Monday 3rd November
Melbourne Cup Day Tuesday 4th November
Wednesday 17th December
Marian College Year 7 2026 Open Night
2025 Lunch Order Price List
In Our Community
ATTENTION FOOTY FANS
The Ararat PS Auskick Center "Kicks Off" at Ararat 800 Oval and runs for 5 weeks!
Come down and give it a go and when you love it - you get a $55 discount for any Community Auskick Centre in the region!!!
Register - https://www.playhq.com/afl/
