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Dear Families,
A Prayer for Learning
Loving God,
Thank you for our teachers and the wonderful learning experiences they give us each day.
Thank you for our friends – help us to be kind and caring towards them.
Thank you for our families – help us to be loving and cooperative family people.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Lions Club Public Speaking Success
We have had an exciting time of learning and celebration at our school. Last week, 13 of our senior students proudly took part in the Lions Club Public Speaking Competition. We were so impressed with their confidence and preparation – they were all winners in our eyes!
The event was organised by Pat Tatterson from the Lions Club, with judging provided by Johanna from the Lions Club and former staff members, Glenda Mynard and Lucy O’Connel.
We were delighted to celebrate the achievements of William Finken, who placed first in the Grade 3/4 section, and Zarah Boyle, who placed first in the Grade 5/6 section. Both students then went on to compete in the local schools’ final – and once again, both won their age groups!
This was a very proud moment for William, Zarah, their families, and our school community. We now wish them every success as they move on to the district final.
Marist Sports Day
Going to school every day is the single most important part of your child's education.
It is really important that students are at school on school days. It is important to organise family holidays in school holiday time as we know how crucial it is for children to be at school.
Parents please understand that if you have more than one child at school, if one child is sick it is still really important that the other child comes to school. If your child is not able to come to school then we ask that you go on to PAM and let the school know that your child will not be at school. Please also give a reason why your child is absent eg sick, doctor's appointment. For child safety reasons we need to know where your child is, so you are required to notify the school of your child's attendance. If we cannot contact you then our normal attendance procedure is followed where we will contact your emergency contacts.
All school children should be at school if they are well. Parents, please prioritize school attendance.
Please also remember it is not ok to have a day off because it is your birthday. We certainly can't do that as adults and honestly this is not good training for our children.
A Special Report: Celebrating Father’s Day
For many years now, the role of fathers has changed and evolved. During the industrial revolution, fathers were often considered detached and distant due to working long hours in factories. However, today things have changed dramatically with many dads being celebrated for being sensitive, caring and more hands-on.
Recent studies have shown that children benefit greatly from having fathers who are present and interacting in everyday activities. This has transformed the understanding of how fathers shape children’s lives from the start, challenging conventional ideas of parenthood and gender.
Research also suggests that fathers influence their sons and daughters in different ways, which is especially true during their transition to adolescence. Engaging in regular physical activities can play a key role in influencing children to learn self-control, face challenges, regulate emotions and take manageable risks.
In this Special Report, fathers will learn about the positive impact they can have on their child’s mental health and wellbeing, whilst also ensuring they indulge in a little self-care.
We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this Special Report, and as always, we welcome your feedback.
If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact the school for further information or seek medical or professional help.
Here is the link to your special report:
https://trafalgar.catholic.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/celebrating-fathers-day
Book Week 2025 – Book an Adventure!
Get ready to celebrate the joy of reading during Book Week 2025 with this year’s exciting theme: Book an Adventure!
On Friday, August 22, students are invited to come dressed as their favourite book character for our annual Dress Up Day. We’ll begin the day with a Book Parade at 9am in the Mary MacKillop Room, and we warmly welcome all families to come along and enjoy the fun.
It’s a wonderful way to bring books to life and share in the adventure of storytelling. We can’t wait to see everyone’s creative costumes and celebrate our love of reading together!
August
Fri 22 Book Week Dress Up Day 9am parade
Wed 27 Marist Sports Day Gr 5/6 students
Fri 29 Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews all day
September
Wed 3 School Advisory Committee Meeting 5.30pm
Thurs 4 Father's Day Stall 2pm
Fri 5 Mini Vinnies PJ day gold coin donation
Mon 8 Father's Day Breakfast and Prayer Service and activities in the room 8.30pm to 10.30
Thurs 11 DISCO
October
Mon 13 Gr 3/4 Allambee Day Excursion
November
Wed 12 Gr 3/4 Mill Valley Day Excursion (new date)
December
Mon 1 to Fri 5 Swimming Program all week
Thurs 11 2.15pm End of Year & Graduation Mass
5.30pm Graduation for Gr 6 families
Fri 12 Fun Day Gr 5/6
Tues 16 Last day of the year 1pm dismissal