Last Monday our staff updated their first aid qualifications with focus on CPR, asthma, anaphylaxis and injury management. It was a valuable and important day of learning/refreshing our knowledge.
STAFFING
I welcome Raph Wong to St Anne’s. Raph will be teaching Performing Arts this term. Raph is a talented musician and experienced teacher.
SCHOOL UNIFORM
We are currently in a “uniform transition” stage. As of Monday 23 October, students are to wear their summer uniform. Leading up to this date students can wear either summer or winter uniform. Please note that runners are only to be worn on designated PE/Sport days. During term four students must wear their school hat when outdoors.
TENNIS LESSONS
Tennis lessons with Russell begin on Monday 16 October from 8:15 am until 8:45am. The school gates will open just prior to 8:15 am for the tennis players to enter the school grounds.
LEARNING AND TEACHING
YEAR 5/6 HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Last night’s year 5/6 Human Development Family Forum, run by Kate Wilde, from The Workshop, was a valuable and informative session. Thanks to the families and Tara Smith for your support.
COMBINED CATHOLIC PARISHES RAFFLE
The Combined Catholic Parishes Raffle has begun. Raffle books have been sent home with your child. Each book contains 10 tickets. Each ticket costs $2, of which the school keeps $1.50 per ticket. I thank you for your support of this fundraiser. Prizes include:
So far we have had 22 families who have returned raffle books. More raffle books are available from the office.
TERM 4 SCHOOL CLOSURE DAY
On Monday 6 November (the day before the Melbourne Cup) we will be having a pupil free day
ATHLETICS
Congratulations to Eli G, Angus G and Jessica V who represented the school and North Balwyn District at the Division athletics carnival last Wednesday. Eli G won the 9/10 year old discus and finished 2nd in shot put. Eli is off to the Eastern Region carnival on Thursday, competing in discus and shot put. Well done Eli!
