Principal’s Message
Dear Parents
Our open afternoon last week was an outstanding success. We had many new families touring the school to see what great things we have to offer. I’d like to thank the many staff who spent the afternoon and evening showing families around the school and joining the many families for the picnic tea afterwards. Thank you to the families who took the opportunity to gather in Zone 4 for the picnic and to catch up with each other. It was a very enjoyable night.
This Friday is St Patrick’s Day. Children can wear green clothes on the day. We will be beginning our celebrations with Mass at 9.30am in the Church. This will be followed by recess at 11.00am and then games and fun activities between 11.30 and 12.30. Parents are welcome to join us for any or all of these activities. Green food will be available from the tuck shop at recess and lunch time. Please be aware that there will only be hot dogs available for ordering at lunch time.
What a great opportunity to continue the celebrations on Friday evening with the Barefoot Bowls. There are still some spots available if you wish to join in the fun. Phone the office 60214464 or email info@spaww.catholic.edu.au to put your name down. This is a great way to meet some of the new families to the school and get to catch up with the current ones.
This week we are having school photos. Thank you for ensuring that your child is in the correct uniform for these. Order forms for photos went home last week. If you missed out, then please contact the office. Thank you to our wonderful parent helpers who did crowd control this morning.
Yesterday we had a crew from Wagga Wagga TV to do a promotional video for the school. Thank you to those students who were part of that. You did yourselves and our school very proud. This video was organised by the Catholic Schools Office for all Diocesan schools.
We are currently collecting mobile phones from students at the beginning of the day. These are collected by the children at the end of the day. Can you please ensure that you child is aware that if their phone is at school it needs to be in the office from the start of the day. Please make sure your child’s name is on the phone.
A reminder to parents that Friday of next week is a half day public holiday for the Albury Gold Cup. The school will be closing at 12 noon. Students will need to be collected prior to this. Due to the Public Holiday, there will be NO BUS services or OOSH services available. If you usually make use of these services please be aware that you will need to make alternative arrangements for the collection of your children.
Term 2 for students begins on Wednesday 26th April. Please place this date on your diary.
Have a great week. Take care and God Bless.
Marie