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Dear Families,
We had a very quiet week at Lumen Christi – a welcome change leading into the second half of the term. There is just four weeks of Term 2 to go.
On Thursday, we acknowledged Reconciliation Week with a whole school liturgy prepared by Mrs Szkwarek. All of the children participated in some kind of reflection about why Reconciliation is important or why Australia is a wonderful place to live. It’s important that we learn to acknowledge the hurtful parts of our country’s history and Mrs Szkwarek put together something that did this in an age appropriate way whilst also highlighting the ways in which we can celebrate this great country together.
I think winter is well and truly here now. A gentle reminder about school uniforms – there seems to be lots of pairs of black leggings reappearing on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Please ensure that we are wearing the correct school uniform and shoes on the correct days. We allow a small amount of leniency for children for whom this is unusual, but myself and the teachers will address uniforms with students when they are in the incorrect uniform which can be an uncomfortable conversation for some children. If for some reason your child is out of uniform, a good old fashioned note is always appreciated.
We are also taking a good look at our attendance. A reminder that our policy states that absences without a valid reason have to be followed up. If we cannot get in contact with parents, we are required to contact the people listed as emergency contacts. It’s that time of year when everyone is picking up coughs and colds, please let the school know if your child is going to be away. Illness really is the only reason students should be away from school. Our attendance rates are generally quite
good, but I know we can make the effort to be excellent attenders at school.
This week our netballers are off to the Yinnar and District Netball competition, so we wish them the best of luck competing against the other schools.
A reminder that Friday is a pupil free day. The teachers will be completing professional learning in our Whole School Approach to Positive Behaviour. My apologies for two pupil free days in such a short period of time. This was due to presenter availability and was unavoidable. Next week out students from Foundation to Year 3 are attending a performance of “How to catch a
star” at the Gippsland Performing Arts Centre. Please remember to tick consent on PAM so that nobody misses out on this fantastic experience that will be a fun and enjoyable day for the children.
Have a wonderful week ahead,
Sally
Please take note of these dates for your family calendar
TERM 2 2024
Week 8: 6th June - Yinnar and District Winter Sports (Netball)
7th June- Pupil Free Day (Professional Learning for Staff)
Week 9: 10th June- King's Birthday Public Holiday
12th June Grades Prep, 1,2&3 Excursion "How to Catch a Star"
Show at Gippsland Performing Arts Centre
Week 10:
Week 11: 28th June-Last day Term 2 - 12:30pm Finish
TERM 3 2024
Week 1: July 15th- Term 3 starts
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4: 6th August - Meerkat Productions Visiting
8th August - Combined Parish Mass @ Sacred Heart
9th August - P&F Disco
Week 5: 14th and 15th August- Parent/Teachers Interviews
Week 6: 19th August - Bookweek Dress Up Day
Week 7:
Week 8:
Week 9: 11th September - School Concert Night
Week 10: 19th September - Last Day Term 3, 3pm Finish
- Footy Day and Hot Dog Lunch (P&F)
20th September - Pupil Free Day (Professional Learning)
Child Safe Standard 8
Staff and volunteers are equipped with the knowledge, skills and awareness to keep children and young people safe through ongoing education and training
https://ccyp.vic.gov.au/child-safe-standards/the-11-child-safe-standards/standard-8/
The Parents and Friends have had a parent kindly donate a 10kg Cadbury Chocolate block.
Raffle tickets have been sent home with each family. Tickets are due back by Tuesday 4th June to be drawn on Wednesday 5th June
Gippsland Symphony Orchestra is organising a woodwind and brass workshop in the upcoming winter break, in collaboration with the Warragul Municipal Band. Designed for all kids, 7-14, no experience, no instrument needed! We will provide all they need. it's a two day workshop, at the Bruce Armstrong Bandroom in Warragul: instructors are Beth Morgan (GSO) Emma Nicholson (WMB) and Niels Bijl Our aim is to provide easy access to instruments for all kids, and we would appreciate it if you could find a way to promote this in your school. More info (including links to flyer and poster) can be found on https://www.nielsbijl.com.au/edu