Dear Families,

We had such a wonderful day last Thursday celebrating with our Grandparents and Special People who came along for some fun in classrooms, mass and morning tea. I’d like to say a big thank you to everyone who came along and to Mrs Szkwarek who organised such a beautiful morning for our school community to share.

This week we have Crazy Socks Day, please remember to send children in with a gold coin for Catholic Missions. October is Mission Month and as a Catholic School Community, we endeavour to give to those in need where we can. Catholics believe this is carrying on the work of Jesus. In today’s world where many of us think of ourselves and how we can benefit from things, it is good to stop and remember how we can help others as we are called to serve others.

October is also the month of the Rosary. In assembly, I have been teaching the children a very simple prayer that is said as part of the Rosary:

Glory Be to the Father

And to the Son

And to the Holy Spirit.

As it was in the beginning,

Is now and ever shall be,

World without end

Amen

Have a wonderful week ahead,

Sally

Please take note of these dates for your family calendar

Term 4 2024

Week 4:  30th October- Foundation Transition Session 4- 2:15pm-3:00pm

               31st October - Crazy Sock Day

               1st November-School Closure Day

Week 5: 4th November- School Closure Day

               5th November- Melbourne Cup Public Holiday

               6th November- State Athletics 

               9/10 November - Reconciliation Commitment Mass 1

Week 6: 13th November Foundation Transition Session 5- 2:15pm-3:00pm

              13th November Reconciliation Games Night for ALL Year 3 students

              16/17  November - Reconciliation Commitment Mass 2

Week 7:  21st November - Whole School Mass @9:30am 

                23/24 November - Reconciliation Commitment Mass 3

Week 8: SCHOOL SWIMMING THIS WEEK

              27th November- Foundation Transition Session 6- 2:15pm-3:00pm

Week 9:  5th December - School Captain Speeches for Year 5 Students

               6th December - Bethlehem Bazaar

Week 10: 10th December- Statewide Transition Day- 11:15am- 1:20pm

                 10th December 2025 School Captains Announced

                12th December- End of Year Mass and Nativity Play

Week 11:  16th December - Whole School Fun Day & Year 6 Lunch

                  17th December - Year 6 Graduation Mass @5pm

                 18th December- Students Last Day- 3pm Finish 

Last Thursday we celebrated Grandparents day! Thank you to everyone that came and celebrated with us! 

A reminder about student attendance. Parents have a legal responsibility to ensure their child attends school regularly. At Lumen Christi, the optimal attendance rate is 90% or higher. We love to see our children at school and learning with their friends. 

When attendance falls below 90% (not due to illness) with no explanation, we are required to follow up with families as per our DOSCEL policies and procedures. In some cases, we may have to report absences to DOSCEL to ensure that we are meeting our legal obligations as a school.

If your family or your child needs support in ensuring regular attendance at school, we are here to help. Please do not hesitate to contact your child's teacher or Mrs Darby so that we can ensure all of our children are at school, learning and socialising with their peers.

Parents and Friends Icy Poles are back for 50 Cents on Tuesday and Thursday