Dear Families,
We have some busy weeks ahead of us in our school calendar.
This month in October, it is Mission Month. As always, as a Catholic school
community, we try to shine a light of Social Justice and how we can be contributing
to the loves of others in a positive way.

This Thursday, we will be wearing a “touch of red” and we ask students to bring a
gold coin donation which we will donate to a community in need. Red is the colour of
Mission and so we can wear something – a ribbon, socks, a t-shirt – something red
to acknowledge our efforts to helping others. As a Catholic school community, we are
always linked with the Mission of Jesus and how we can carry out this Mission in our
daily lives. Thank you for supporting this in our school.

Swimming starts next Monday; a letter went home last week with the timetable and
any other information families need. From a practical level, it’s always helpful to send
a plastic bag for wet clothes. And maybe a bit of extra food in lunch boxes as for
some reason swimming tends to make people hungrier.

We are also having a Grandparents’ Morning on Thursday 30 th October in Week 4.
Grandparents will be welcome to visit classrooms and play games and complete
activities in classrooms from 8:35 – 9:30 and then are welcome to stay for a lovely
morning tea in the Eco-Centre at 9:30. We warmly welcome all Grandparents who
are able to attend on the day.

A reminder that Friday 31 st October and Monday 3 rd November are school closure
days with the Melbourne Cup holiday falling on Tuesday 4 th November.
Traditionally in the church, October is the month of Mary and The Rosary. I have
included a prayer to highlight the special role Mary plays in the Catholic Tradition.

Prayer for the Month of MaryLoving God,
In this beautiful month of October,
we remember Mary, our Mother,
who always said “yes” to You with faith and love.
We thank You for giving her to us as a model of kindness, courage, and trust.
During this month of the Rosary,
help us to pray with Mary and to think about the special moments in the life of Jesus.
May the Rosary remind us that You are always close,
guiding us in times of joy and in times of challenge.
Bless our school community, Lord.
May we follow Mary’s example by showing care for others,

listening to Your Word, and saying “yes” to Your call in our lives.
We ask this through Jesus Christ, Your Son,
who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, forever and ever.

Have a wonderful week ahead,

Sally

Please take note of these dates for your family calendar

Term 4 2025

Week 2: 

15th October- Transition Session 3 Foundation 2026- 2:15pm 

17th October - District Cricket

17th October - Lets Glow Crazy 4.30pm - 6pm

Week 3: 

Swimming Week for all Classes

25/26th October - Reconciliation Commitment Mass 1

Week 4:

29th October- Transition Session 4 Foundation 2026- 2:15pm

30th October - Grandparents Morning 

30th October - Tuck Shop 

31st October- Pupil Free Day

Week 5: 

3rd November - School Closure Day

4th November - Melbourne Cup Day Public Holiday

8/9th November - Reconciliation Commitment Mass 2

Week 6:

12th November - Transition Session 5 Foundation 2026- 2:15pm 

15/16th November - Reconciliation Commitment Mass 3

Week 7:

19th November - Reconciliation Evening: Details TBC

20th November - Tuck Shop

21st November - Grade 1/2 Excursion to Gumbuya World

Week 8:

26th November - Transition Session 6 Foundation 2026- 2:15pm

Week 9:

Week 10:

9th December - State Wide Transition All Students 11:15 -1:20pm

11th December - Tuck Shop 

11th December - End of Year Mass and Nativity Play

Week 11:

15th December - Whole School Movie Trip & Grade 6 Lunch

16th December - Grade 6 Graduation (Details TBA)

17th December - Last day of term 4- 3pm Finish

Our Week 1 class award and Seda superstar award winners! Well done everyone

Sacrament of Reconciliation – Grade 3 students

Grade 3 parents - A note was sent home last week in relation to the upcoming Sacrament of First Reconciliation which is in November. This Sacrament is offered for Baptised Grade 3 students and is the Sacrament that follows after Baptism in the Catholic Church. We sent a letter home very early this year asking parents if their child/children will be participating in this sacrament but because this was so early in the year another note went home last week just to confirm our students for this sacrament. Reconciliation is the second sacrament in the Catholic church following Baptism and must be completed prior to a child making their First Eucharist.

If you wish for your child to participate in this sacrament please complete the form that was sent home and return it to the office this week.

Dates for the Sacrament are:

Commitment masses:

25^thor 26^th October 2025 - Students will need to present a prayer letter

8^thor 9^th November 2025 - Students will be presented with a special prayer book

15^thor 16^th November 2025 - Last Commitment Mass where students will be presented with a pin for their stole.

Sacrament of Reconciliation – Wednesday 19^th November at Sacred Heart, Morwell at 5:30pm

We will also have a Grade 3 Games Night on Wednesday 29^th October for ALL Grade 3 students (you do not have to be making the sacrament to attend this). It was lots of fun last year and students really enjoyed it – we encourage all Grade 3 students to come along for lots of fun together, a yummy pizza dinner and to support our students making their Sacrament.

We are getting a new fence on the Authterlonie crescent side of the school, We are giving away the old fence panels if anyone would like them please contact the office.

Thankyou

AFL NINES IS COMING TO TRARALGON!

When: Sunday, 19 October

Where: Agnes Brereton Reserve, Traralgon

Time: 10 am – 3 pm

Who: Under 15s Girls & Boys Teams — Open to all skill levels!

Register now:

Jump in early to secure your spot via: https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/75a3a6

Good morning,

Please find attached the Parentzone Gippsland Term 4 Newsletter.

In Term 4, we are offering a variety of parenting programs, including:

• Tuning Into Kids
• Tuning Into Teens
• Bringing Up Great Kids – Parenting After Family Violence
• Talking Dads
• Living With Neurodiversity
• Breaking The Cycle
• Parenting After Separation
• Triple P – Positive Parenting Program

These programs are delivered either in person or online via Zoom.

The attached newsletter provides further details about each program. If you would like an individual flyer for a specific program to share with a client, please feel free to reach out – we have these available on request.

Each program has a unique Microsoft Forms registration link and QR code. We ask that clients complete their own registration forms. You are welcome to assist them in completing it, but unfortunately, the form cannot be submitted on their behalf.

For any questions about the programs or help with the registration process, clients or professionals are welcome to contact the Parentzone team by phone or email.

All Parentzone programs are completely free of charge.

Kind Regards,