Dear Families,

Thank you for another wonderful term at Lumen Christi. It’s been a busy term with lots of exciting things that have happened.

Teachers have been very busy with assessments so that they can write school reports for the end of the first semester.

These will be released on PAM on Wednesday or Thursday and we will let families know when they can be accessed. Any families who are not on PAM can request a printed copy. Please ask your child’s teacher or come into the office and we will be happy to help you.

Parent Teacher Interviews will be held next term on the 14th and 15th of August. Parents are always welcome to make an appointment to see teachers should they wish to discuss their child’s learning and growth, but Parent Teacher Interviews are a formal opportunity for parents to meet with teachers. Any questions about reports can certainly be addressed at these meetings.

I want to thank our teachers for the hard work that has gone into the reports. It is a very important part of what we do at school, but I do want to acknowledge the hours of time that goes into these.

To all of our children and staff, we wish everyone a safe and relaxing break over the holidays. For our families who are staying home, I hope that everyone stays warm and that you enjoy a quiet two weeks. For our families who are heading away, we hope that you have a wonderful time and that you travel safely.

Remember:
School finishes this FRIDAY 28th June at 12:30pm
We start Term 3 on MONDAY 15th July.
See you all after the break.
Sally

Please take note of these dates for your family calendar

TERM 2 2024

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: 28th August- 2025 Foundation Transition session 1- 2:15pm-3:00pm

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)

                                        - 2025 Foundation Transition session 2- 2:15pm-3:00pm

                20th September - Pupil Free Day (Professional Learning)

Child Safe Standards

Policies and procedures document how the organisation is safe for children and young people.

https://ccyp.vic.gov.au/child-safe-standards/the-11-child-safe-standards/standard-11/

Our fabulous award winners!
Congratulations everyone on an amazing term! 

Congratulations to both our soccer teams for competing at divison soccer last Thursday!

Well Done to our girs team on winning and making it through to regional! We are so proud of you all!

A huge thank you to Stephen Breheny and Ms Ensor for coaching the teams! 

This Thursday the 27th June our Parents and Friends have organised a Hot Food day. To order please go onto CDF pay, orders close Tuesday 25th of June 

19 of our students sang with over 200 other primary school students to a concert audience of over 500! We are so proud of their efforts, well done singers!

 A massive thank-you to everyone that voted for us in Midvalley's Sculpture Compition! 

Well done to Mrs Fahey and the students for making the sculpture. We come second place and so proud of everyones efforts 

This Thursday June 24th at 9:30am, we are holding our last mass for the term! All parents and Carers are invited to join us!

Calling all young people aged 12 – 25

Be Seen and Heard is an afternoon of FREE games, activities, prizes and food for young people to have their say about creating the future of Gippsland and connect with organisations that provide youth services and programs.

Free BBQ and snacks – Power Pops - Sport and Fitness – First Aid Practice – Art – Henna – Games - Seed Planting – Cultural Activities - And more!

Thursday 27 June from 3.30pm – 5.30pm at Morwell Leisure Centre, Morwell

No registrations required.

Mid Valley has FREE activities planned for the upcoming school holidays which may be of interest to your school community.

Week 1: Bubble Shows with Becky Bubble
Week 2: Magical Science Workshops with STEM Zone

 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 

The Gippsland Performing Arts Centre (GPAC) have programmed two children’s workshops over the Winters Schools Holidays which are great for all kids, but especially helpful for young children who have anxiety, or need some scaffolding to help express themselves fully. They are also wonderful at helping to develop social skills and cooperation.

Tickets are only $5, but if any family needs assistance – they could reach out to me directly.

Sparrow Eats a Dinosaur (Ages 5 to 8). Thursday July 4, 10am to 12pm.

This is a Shadow Play Workshop, where children get to create stories behind the shadow screen and are also encouraged to tell stories in front of the screen.

Mouse Swallows Elephant (Ages 9 – 12). Friday July 5, 10am to 12pm

This is a Shadow Play Workshop that also utilises the shadow puppets to build confidence, and focuses on developing ‘fine motor skills’ through the making (with assistance) of puppets.