Community Update # 3.8

 Covid Reflection by Charlotte 3L

Thank you

Thanks for all of your hard work with your children during the past weeks. We know that it isn't easy with many of you juggling your own jobs, younger siblings and home learning. This has certainly felt like a very long term for all of us and our hearts go out to you all.

Our staff want nothing more than for all of the children to be back onsite. Each and every staff member has been working harder than ever to keep your children engaged in their learning. At the same time, our staff are trying to be as sensitive as possible to the emotional wellbeing of every learner. Again, it's not easy to do this via an online forum and we appreciate your support and understanding.

We all miss the "in person" contact with the children and we know that they miss each other too.

Thanks for your efforts with the children for Book Week and special thanks to Mrs Bern Woods for coordinating this year's online programme. We will share some of the fantastic class Zoom shots in the virtual assembly video on Monday.

Please be assured that we are already busy making plans to ensure a safe, transition back to school when we are given the green light.

Once we get through next week, please encourage the children to pack away their screens and enjoy as much time outside in the fresh air as possible.

Wednesday 15  September Incursion

The Preps, Year 1s & Year 2s are participating in an online RSPCA Incursion that is being delivered via Zoom from 11:00 am till 11 :45 am. 

Parents & Friends Update

Trivia Night - Saturday 11th September

It’s time to grab your tickets to the biggest virtual event in the school social calendar for 2021! The social event will be filled with trivia, cocktails, games and great prizes all from the comfort of your lounge room – no baby sitters or designated drivers required.

• When: Saturday September 11th - Sign at 7:15pm for a 7:30pm start
• Theme for the night: Dressed for a PJ Party (why get dressed up if you’re not even leaving the house?
• What you need: 2 devices for logging in to Microsoft Teams and Kahoot
• Cost: $10 per family (payment via CDF Pay:  https://spmurrumbeena.cdfpay.org.au/MonitorOnline/app/#/login )
• Raffle tickets are available when purchasing your tickets for the night – 1 for $5 and 3 for $10. First prize is 1 night's accommodation at Crown Metropol.

Any questions: please email Sarah Luck - sgarmstrong79@gmail.com . Please note: email details will be collected and used by the P&F to distribute the links and information for the event.

2021 Term Dates

Term 3    

P&F Trivia night                                                          Sep 11

Prep 100 Days                                                             Sep 14

Footy & Fairies Dress Up Day     End Term 3  1PM  Sep 17

Term 4

Beginning Term 4                                          Oct 4

Prep 2022 Parent Evening                            Oct 12 7pm-8pm

St Pat's Sports Day                                       Oct 14 

Year 3 First Reconciliation                           Oct 19 at 5:30pm

Year 4 Reconciliation                                    Oct 20 6pm

Year 4 First Communion                               Oct 23 9:15am (4R) 

Year 4 First Communion                               Nov 6 9:15am  (4M)

Closure Day Assessment                             Nov 1

Closure Day Planning 2022                          Nov 19

School Swimming                                         Nov 29 - Dec 10

End of term                                                    Dec 15 at 1pm