Friday 9 November 2018

Week 5, Term 4 2018

Principal News and Weekly Updates from Jenny Hawkins

Bishop Elliott's Retirement Mass 2nd December
On the 1st October, Most Rev Bishop Elliott turned 75. On the 3rd November, Pope Francis accepted Bishop Elliott's resignation.
A thank you celebration mass will be held to recognise Bishop Elliott's tremendous contributions to the St Kevin's and St Patrick's schools and Parishes on Sunday 2nd December at 5pm in St Patrick's church.
Our St Patrick's staff and families are invited to attend. There will be refreshments in the foyer of the church after mass.
Any donations towards a gift for Bishop Elliott can be placed in an envelope and given in at the school office.
Please keep Bishop Elliott in your prayers as he prepares for retirement. We especially thank him for confirming many of our children during his 11 years as bishop.

Remembrance Day Assembly
This Monday 12th November you are welcome to join us for a special ceremony led by Mrs Mullans and our Yr 6 Leaders. This will take place at 9am in the school hall.


1-1 Chromebook Devices for Yr 5 & 6 for 2019
A letter with full details about the Lenova 100e chromebook and the portal for current Year 4's to place orders is now accessible on our Learning Community Site at this link. This device forms part of the stationary requirements and orders will need to be placed through the portal by December 14th.
A private link to a site for the onselling of 2nd hand devices is also available on the same page on the Learning Community Site.
There is also a FAQ section available on the page. Any further questions can be directed to me principal@spmurrumbeena.catholic.edu.au

Year 5 & 6 Camp Information 2019
A large turnout of over forty parents attended the recent camp information evening led by Paul Jones, Year 5 teacher, Camp Leader and Co-ordinator. The full presentation about the new camp for 2019 can be accessed on our Learning Community Site at this link. Special thanks to Mr Jones for sourcing this exciting new venue. Further details with forms to complete will be shared with families. A FAQ page will also be set up on the same page on the site.

New Event Meeting (Fair Activity) This Wednesday 14th November 7:30pm Staffroom
Please come and join the working party who are planning the new community event for 2019. Nadine Power will be chairing this second meeting in the Staffroom this Wednesday 14th November. 


Plastic Bottle tops

Miss Karin is calling for any colored plastic bottle tops for the next major art project...eg .lemonade, juice, milk bottle tops.  All donations of washed tops can be placed in the box in the office foyer.

Lost at school sports
Aiden D of 5M (and Tobin) lost his hat at the school sports last week.  It is clearly named.  If it has made it's way home to your house by mistake, please return to the school office or to Aiden.  Many thanks.

Important Term 4 Dates:

Tuesday 13th November          Prep Information Night @ 7pm
Wednesday 14th November     New Event Meeting@ 7:30pm
Wednesday 21st November      School Closure Day
Monday 26th November          Swimming Program  commences (P-4)  (note to follow)
                                                 Year 5/6 Beach/Sailing program commences
Wednesday 5th December        Booklist collection 
Friday 7th December               Music Melodies Concert
Wednesday 19th December     Last day of term 4 (children dismissed @ 1pm)








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