Term 1 Week 8
Term 1 Week 8 - 22nd March 2024
GROWING THROUGH SERVICE
Dear Parents,
As our term speeds to its conclusion, I want to express my deep gratitude to you all for the welcome, support and encouragement you have shown me since my appointment at St Brendan’s. It has been wonderful getting to know the children and families this term and to really spend time getting to understand what makes this community tick.
To our incredible staff, thank you for the profound contributions you make every day to the lives of the children in your care. From teachers to LSOs to Administration Staff, I have been so impressed with the dedication, care and commitment each of you demonstrate in every interaction you have. This school is very fortunate to have such giving professionals working for its betterment each day.
I would like to thank all of the parents, grandparents and volunteers who have given their time in various ways to assist us at school. Schools are such busy places, so having this assistance ensures that we can give our children the best opportunities available.
Thank you to the wonderful children of St Brendan's School who are incredibly friendly, warm and accepting. Seeing your smiling faces each morning at the gate is a highlight of my day, so thank you for making my transition to this new school community so happy and easy for me.
Reminders - Last week of Term 1 and beginning of Term 2
School concludes for Term 1 on Thursday 28th at 1pm. Assembly will be held at 12.30pm.
School resumes for Term 1 on Monday 15th April at 8.30am
EASTER PRAYER SESSIONS:
Monday at 2.45 - Prep/1 Palm Sunday
Tuesday at 2.30pm - Year 4 - Washing of the feet
Wednesday at 2.30pm - Year 2/3 - The Last Supper
Thursday at 11.45am- Year 5/6 - Jesus prays in the Garden of Gethsemane/Good Friday
OPEN DAYS
Next Monday the 25th March at 9.15am we will conduct our third Open Day for 2024. The interest in St Brendan’s is increasing with each week, with places for Open Day tours filling up. Let’s keep the momentum going by remembering to talk positively to anyone who is looking for a great school. If you love the place, please tell anyone who will listen.
Thanks again to everyone who has taken part in our letterboxing for Open Days, especially to those who have returned to the school office to collect more fliers to deliver. The more people see our name around Flemington, the more likely they will be to want to find out for themselves what we are about.
Mass and Sacraments
The following are the dates and times for Sacraments in 2024. After a discussion with Fr Thang, the School Advisory Board and relevant staff, we have decided that, at least for the next two years, the Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated bi-annually for both Years 5 and 6 children at St Brendan’s.
Sacramental Dates and Preparation
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Wednesday 8th May at 5pm
Date TBC - Yr 3 Reconciliation visit - Fr Thang
Thursday 18th April at 9:15am Reconciliation Commitment Mass
Sacrament of Eucharist:
Wednesday 22nd June at 5:30pm
Eucharist Commitment Mass:
Tuesday 4th June - (at St Brendan's whole school mass) with Holy Rosary candidates joining us for whole school mass followed by talk with Fr Thang and activities
Sacrament of Confirmation:
Monday 29th July
Confirmation Reflection Day - excursion with Holy Rosary candidates
Thursday 1st August at 9:15am - Confirmation Commitment Mass
Parent Helpers
A friendly reminder that we will begin Term 2 with a Parent Helper course to be held on Wednesday 17th April at 9am in the library.
Please note that all parents must have a current ‘Working with Children Check’. You can complete this online at www.vic.gov.au/working-with-children-check
If you have not registered for this course please see Ms Lisa or Ms Sonya before the end of term
Warm regards,
Kellie Noonan
REMINDERS
ICY POLE FRIDAYS ARE OVER but, starting on Fridays in Term 2 we will be selling chips and chocolates out the front of the school EVERY FRIDAY at 3.15pm
SCHOOL FUN RUN
Tuesday 30th April at Debney’s Park!
All you need to do is create an online profile at funrun.com.au
This is an inclusive fundraiser we would love you to be part of! If you would like to come down and watch your children run, we would love to see you there!
The Easter Raffle will be drawn at Assembly on Thursday 28th March at 12.30pm.
TERM 1 Dates
Friday 22nd March
SCHOOL CLOSURE DAY Students do not attend school today
Thursday 28th March
● Assembly 12.30pm in Library Lead by Gr 5/6
● Last Day of Term –School finishes at 1.00pm
TERM 2 Dates
Monday 15th April
● School returns
- 8.15am Gates open
- 8.30am Classrooms open
- 8.40am Students in their classroom
- 8.45am Learning Commences
Week 6
Prep/1:
St. Brendan's Award: Nebiyu D - For settling into the class routine and is always ready to learn.
St Brendan’s Award: Ayak D - For being aware of others and always showing respect and using her manners.
Gr 2/3:
St. Brendan's Award: Violet N - For your exceptional start to Year 3, demonstrating determination and motivation in all your learning tasks.
St Brendan’s Award: Kiaan R - For being a dedicated learner by always completing your homework and changing your reader each day.
Gr 4/5 :
St Brendan’s Award: Heaven A. For having a positive attitude to your learning and always using initiative to help others.
St Brendan’s Award: Kevin A. For consistently brightening our classroom with your warm greetings and genuine displays of care and interest towards others.
Gr 5/6 :
St Brendan’s Award: Dylan for always doing what is asked and being a legend. Great work!
St Brendan’s Award: Arsema for always being patient in class and in the school yard. Great work!
Week 7
Prep/1:
St. Brendan's Award: Yoftahe B - For constantly displaying an excellent responsible attitude to all her learning.
St Brendan’s Award: Noah A - For using determination to complete his writing task.
Gr 2/3:
St. Brendan's Award: Heston W - For the thoughtful prayers he shares for those less fortunate than himself.
St Brendan’s Award: Sunny B - For your exceptional listening skills and consistently following instructions.
Gr 4/5 :
St Brendan’s Award: Aryam A. - For having a positive attitude towards your learning and always striving to do your best. Great work Aryam!
St Brendan’s Award: Alexander B. - For being an open minded learner and contributing to class discussions and group activities. Well done Alex!
TERM 1 Dates
Friday 22nd March
SCHOOL CLOSURE DAY Students do not attend school today
Thursday 28th March
● Assembly 12.15pm in Library Lead by Gr 5/6
● Last Day of Term –School finishes at 1.00pm
TERM 2 Dates
Monday 15th April
● School returns
- 8.15am Gates open
- 8.30am Classrooms open
- 8.40am Students in their classroom
- 8.45am Learning Commences
Wednesday, 17th April
· Parent helper program (library)
Thursday, 25th April
ANZAC Day - SCHOOL CLOSURE DAY
Wednesday, 1st – 3rd May
·School Camp G4-6
If any Family is experiencing cost of living pressures and would like assistance with food please consider contacting The Flemington People’s Pantry.
The Pantry is located at 12 Brighton St Flemington and offers home delivery on a Tuesday and a walk in/ pick up service on Wednesday.
For assistance contact Leonie on 0466 976 804
