Dear Families,

I would like to start by saying a huge thank you to our school community. Last Friday, together we raised $829 to help other people in need this Christmas – the generosity of our families was just wonderful. So again, thank you all for supporting Vinnie’s and the school at our Bethlehem Bazaar.

I’d also like to thank Mr Clarke and the Grade 5/6 children who put together such fun and engaging stalls. A lot of hours and hard work went into the Bethlehem Bazaar – being my first time at Lumen Christi I didn’t quite know what to expect. It was certainly lots of fun, but best of all was the joyful atmosphere and watching everyone have a wonderful time.

We also had a wonderful turnout for our end of year mass and Nativity Play. A huge thank you to family and friends who came along to celebrate with us and also to our teachers, Miss Smith, Mrs Dosen, Mrs Savige, Mrs Campbell and Mrs Moir – all who helped put the Nativity Play together. The children were beautiful and it was a really lovely display of an important part of our Catholic Story and Lumen Christi tradition.

This week, we have our whole school concert practice and our school concert. We are very excited to be presenting our play to the school community. Please remember top buy your tickets. They can be paid for on CDF pay or at the school office. Tickets can be collected at the school office.

A reminder to families that we have transition dates coming up for our year 6 students. Please ensure that you know when your child needs to attend their new school for transition.

State-wide transition day is Tuesday 13^th December – on this day at Lumen Christi, your child will spend some time with their 2023 teacher hopefully in their new classroom.

Grade 6 graduation is next Thursday at 5pm in the church. We are looking forward to celebrating the end of Primary School Years with our wonderful children and their families. Award ceremony and supper will be served in the eco-centre afterwards.

As we go into the second week of Advent, we remember the symbolism of the Advent wreath and candles:

• The 1st Sunday of Advent symbolizes Hope with the "Prophet’s Candle" reminding us that Jesus is coming.

• The 2nd Sunday of Advent symbolizes Faith with the "Bethlehem Candle" reminding us of Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem.

• The 3rd Sunday of Advent symbolizes Joy with the "Shepherd’s Candle" reminding us of the Joy the world experienced at the coming birth of Jesus.

• The 4th Sunday of Advent symbolizes Peace with the "Angel’s Candle" reminding us of the message of the angels: “Peace on Earth, Good Will Toward Men.”

In this season of Advent, it is lovely to see the spirit of Hope, Faith, Joy and Good Will alive in our school, in our children and their families as we come to the end of another school year and head toward our Christmas celebrations.

Have a wonderful week ahead,

Sally

Please take note of these dates for your family calendar

TERM 4 DATES

Week 10

6th December - Whole school Concert Practice

                        Bus departs at 8:45.

8th December - SCHOOL CONCERT @ MORWELL CENTRAL

                         4:30pm & 6:30pm

Week 11

13th December - State Wide Transition Day

15th December - Grade 6 Graduation

16th December - Last Day for Students 3pm finish

Week 12

19th December - Last Day for Students 

19th December - School Closure

TERM 1, 2023 DATES

Week 1

31st January - Term 1 Starts for Students

2nd February - Start of Year Mass

Dear Families,

Please be aware that over the weekend, two of our students were approached by a woman in a car who attempted to encourage the children into her vehicle.

With holidays approaching, it may be a good time to speak with your children about safety and never going near adults in cars who they don't know.

The best protection for our kids is to always ensure that they are supervised. However, as they get older and assume more freedom, we need to ensure that our children are properly educated about what to do if approached by a stranger.

We also need to consider stranger danger online also. Many apps and games require children to accept "friends" - please ensure that children are properly educated about online safety also.

Stay alert and stay safe.

Dear Families,

End of year reports will be made available in the last week of school.

In the past families have received a printed report, but these will now be available online through the PAM app.

If you do not have PAM, please see Janelle in the office who is more than willing to help parents set this up.

Those families wishing to receive a printed report, please see your child's teacher and we can arrange for the report to be printed off.

All schools are starting to move to an online reporting platform, we thank parents for their flexibility and understanding.

LUMEN CHRISTI CATHOLIC PARISH CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES

Lumen Christi Parish wishes students, families and staff a Happy and Holy Christmas.

6pm  Christmas Vigil - Our Lady of Good Counsel, Yinnar (outside - weather permitting)

9am  Christmas Day - Lumen Christi Church, Churchill