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- From Mrs Darby
- School Calendar of Events
- Class Award Winners
- District Sports Map and Timetable 29th March in Yinnar
- Congratulations to children making Reconciliation on Thursday
- Lavalla Information Night Year 7 2024
- Holy Week Mass Times for our Parish
- All Ability Footy
- SuppAUT - Support Group for parents/carers of children with Autism
- Are you interested in Rugby?
- Moe Earth Market 14th May
- Child Safe Standards - Child Safe Standard 7
Dear Families,
We are heading into the last couple of weeks of term and like every term, we are all wondering where the time has gone!
Thank you to all of the parents who made an appointment and came to Parent Teacher Interviews last week. Overall, teachers felt very positive about meeting with parents and carers. The relationship between home and school is so important and we appreciate the support that we receive from our wonderful parent community here at our school.
For times when issues do arise, I will be sending home in the coming weeks a code of conduct for parents, teachers and students so that the process for raising concerns at school is well communicated to everyone. We understand that sometimes when our children are experiencing difficulties at school, it can be highly emotional for parents and carers and we know that it always comes from a place that demonstrates how much we love our kids. I have worked in schools for many years and the care that our teachers at Lumen Christi show for the children here is often above and beyond. Our teachers are always doing their best to make sure that the children here have the best learning opportunities – socially and academically – that they possibly can. We always want to work with our families to improve what we do, it is highly important to always keep the communication respectful so that we can understand each point of view and come to mutual agreement on what needs to be done next for the child, who is at the centre of all that we do.
This week we have a number of children in our school and wider Parish community celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time. It will be held at Sacred Heart at 5:30pm and all are welcome to come along and support. If you are not Catholic and your child would like to come along to celebrate with their classmates, you are very welcome to attend.
This week, we move into Holy Week in the lead up to Easter. It is Palm Sunday this week and I know the Parish warmly welcome all of our school families along. Easter is the most important time in our Catholic calendar as we prepare for the death and resurrection of Jesus.
A prayer…
Father God, thank You that Jesus came humbly, riding on a donkey, proclaiming peace. We pray for the peace of Jerusalem and for peace in our times. Make us instruments of your peace and guide us in the ministry of reconciliation. Our hearts bring loved ones to mind who have yet to acknowledge Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross for their own sins. May they find peace in You as we have, in Jesus’ name.
Amen
Have a wonderful week ahead,
Sally
Please take note of these dates for your family calendar
TERM 1 2023 DATES
Week 10
29th March - District Sports in Yinnar
30th March - Reconciliation Night @ Sacred Heart 5:30pm
Week 11
6th April - Holy Thursday Pasison Play @ 11:15 in the Eco-Centre
Easter Raffle Drawn in the Eco-Centre @12pm
End Term 1 Finish @ 12:30pm
TERM 2 DATES
Week 1
24th April - School Closure Day
25th April - ANZAC Day holiday
26th April - Term 2 Begins for students
28th April - Footy Clinics for Students - wear PE Uniform
Week 2
2nd & 3rd May - Life Ed Van at School
Week 3
11th May - Mother's Day Stall
Week 4
Week 5 - CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK
22nd May - National Simultaneous Storytime
24th May - SCHOOL PHOTOS
Week 6
Week 7
6th June - Grade 6 Gifts and Services Night 5:30 - 6:30
9th June - PUPIL FREE DAY
Week 8
12th June - MONARCH'S BIRTHDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY
15th June - Confirmation evening @ Sacred Heart in Morwell
Week 9
22nd June - LAST DAY TERM 2, 3PM FINISH
23rd June - PUPIL FREE DAY
TERM 3 DATES
Week 1
10th July - PUPIL FREE DAY
11th July - Term 3 Starts for all children
We highly recommend due to high numbers of enrolments at Lavalla that families attend this evening and enrol their children by the due date to avoid disappointment.
Standard 7: Processes for complaints and concerns are child-focused
Please follow the link to learn more about this standard:
https://ccyp.vic.gov.au/child-safe-standards/the-11-child-safe-standards/standard-7/