CHRISTMAS CONCERT

IMPORTANT DATES 2024 FOUNDATION ENROLMENTS

STORYTIME SESSIONS

Friday 10th November - Session One 9.15am - 9.55am (40mins) 

Friday 10th November - Session Two 11.30am - 12.10pm (40mins)

Thursday 16th November - Session One 9.15am - 9.55am (40mins)

Thursday 16th November - Session Two 11.30am - 12.10pm (40mins)

Storytime has been introduced to our transition program to give an opportunity for kindergarten children to visit our school in a less formal environment than the classroom. The children will listen to a story read by our Foundation teachers and participate in an activity conducted in the Foundation classrooms. In doing this, children will be able to familiarise themselves with our school environment and begin to make connections with school staff and other children with whom they may be working with the following year.

You will be offered the opportunity to book your child into a maximum of two of the four sessions offered over the two days, with 34 places in each session this will allow each child to attend one session each day, please ensure you only select one session per day for your child.  All sessions are optional, and you only need to book as many sessions as you think your child will be comfortable with.

How to book: Please click the link below to book your child a session.

https://www.schoolinterviews.com.au/code/6dhsy

If you experience any difficulties booking your preferred session, please contact the office. Phone (03) 5623 7222 or via email: admin@stidrouin.catholic.edu.au

PARENT INFORMATION SESSION

Friday, 17^th November 2023 – 9.30am – 10.45am (Parent only)

The Parent Information Session will run for approximately an hour and will take place in the Multi-purpose Hall. At this session you will be informed of general daily routines, school start dates, uniforms, and general useful day to day information. It is recommended that all families new to the school in 2024 attend this session, the information provided will assist all families with understanding the daily operations of our school.  There will also be a short question and answer session if you still have some unanswered questions after this session. 

TRANSITION/ORIENTATION SESSIONS

Friday, 1^st December 2023 - 9 30am – 10.45am

Thursday, 7^th December 2023 - 9 30am – 10.45am

Tuesday 12^th December 2023 - 9.30am – 12.15pm

No booking is required to attend the Transition/Orientation Day and although the first two sessions are optional, the third session on Tuesday 12^th December 2023 is the statewide transition day and we would love for all students to attend this session.

What to wear: Children are welcome to wear their new school uniform if they already have it, or something comfortable for the day. Children will also need to bring a hat for outdoor play.

What to bring: Foundation students will need a water bottle, and a snack or small lunch.

BIG BLOKES BBQ

Thank you to all of our generous parents who volunteered their time to help with the annual Big Blokes BBQ.  We appreciate your contribution, and the fantastic job that you did to make this day a success.

ST VINCENT DE PAUL / ST ITA'S PRIMARY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS GIFT APPEAL 2023

Christmas is quickly approaching with just seven weeks left of our school year.

In past years, the families of St. Ita’s have helped bring joy and hope with donations of gifts to children in less fortunate situations within the wider community, at Christmas time. This charitable act invites you, as a family, to be involved in a simple, hands-on project while focusing on the true meaning of Christmas, Jesus Christ, God’s greatest gift. Last year we were able to support well over 200 children that are under the care of St. Vincent de Paul within our Parish and local areas, and we have been asked if we are able to help a similar number again this year.

This year, families who wish to support our Christmas Gift Appeal, will have the options of either purchasing their own gift in their chosen store for a child / children aged between 0 - 13 years, or by visiting the Warragul Toyworld to purchase a gift and leave them there to be collected.

Alternately, families can donate an amount of money to an account held at Toyworld and a St. Vinnies member will select toys to the value of any financial donations. Please do not wrap your gifts as they will need to be sorted and labelled for the appropriate aged child.

Our school Mini Vinnies Team will be assisting the St Vincent de Paul team with this, this year. Simply pop your gift into a gift box or a Christmas gift bag and drop it into the school to be placed under the Christmas tree in the foyer. It is preferred where possible for you and your children to select gifts, to give children the important life lesson of the joy of giving to others. We will require all gifts to be dropped in to the school by Wednesday, 6th December at the latest, for collection by the St Vincent de Paul team.

Please support the St Vincent de Paul team to continue their work in our Community, the need this year is greater than ever. Thank you all for your continued support, and a happy and blessed Christmas to all.

ANGLICARE ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE ONSITE ON THURSDAY

Every family needs a little help from time to time. Are finances stressing you out?  Is parenting feeling a little too hard some days? Your children’s emotions difficult to manage? Is their behaviour disrupting the whole household and impacting their time at school? Anglicare Victoria Family Services are now located on site every Thursday to provide support in these areas, or even if you just need to have a chat.

Completely confidential, non judgemental, we are here to support you and your family.  Contact Heath on 0499 007 031 or ask for Heath at the office any time on Thursday.

SIMON EVERYWHERE

PARENTS WORKING ONSITE AT ST ITA'S

A reminder to all parents who are entering the school as classroom helpers or parent support during speech and or OT sessions;

• You must enter via the Admin Office and sign in via the iPad, where you will be required to enter your Working with Children WWCC) details.
• Please ensure you have your WWCC card with you at all times as it is a requirement of DOSCEL that you carry this card with you whilst you are onsite.