We had a lovely time on Friday with Andrew Chinn. The children (and staff) laughed and sang their way through the day. It was lovely to see the children shine and want to be up the front with Andrew - he has a lovely way of including the children. Who knew the “Jimmy shimmy” was a thing! Thank you also to the parents who were able to join us in the afternoon and a very special thank you to Sue Rickwood for organising this day. 

School Uniform

After being approached by some parents I have been speaking to the Lowes Area Manager about some alternatives to our school uniform. We are currently exploring a winter jacket, a different style track pant and a skort for the students for sport days as an option for those students who don’t like shorts. We have samples of the skort (it is the wrong colour but you will get a sense of the style) and track pants for people to have a look at it. We are still looking for an affordable winter jacket. Call into the school office if you would like to have a look at these items and please let us know your thoughts. 

E-safety update

As children start to navigate the online world and interact with others more independently, they are more likely to be exposed to risks of bullying or unwanted contact, accidentally coming across inappropriate content or racking up bills through in-app purchases.

Over the past week there have been increasingly disturbing content being shared online including false, misleading or historical information. The eSafety Commissioner (eSafety) is aware of distressing content and continues to work with social media companies to identify and remove illegal and restricted material wherever possible.

Your guidance can help them be aware of the risks and understand what is expected of them. Let them know you are always there to support them.

It's important to stay open and talk to your children about the content they are seeing online. Encourage them to tell you what they have seen and how they feel – especially if they are exposed to material that is distressing or violent.  

Sometimes parents and carers might need to take extra precautions to protect their children from seeing disturbing content online. 

The following guide from the e-safety commission may help you support your child as they navigate the online world. 

• 16th - 26th October: 1/2 Swimming
• 25th October:First Eucharist Parent Meeting
• 27th October:Walkathon
• 30th October - 2nd November: Foundation Swimming Program (Week One)
• 1st - 3rd November: Grade 5 Camp
• 6th November: School Closure Day
• 7th November: Melbourne Cup Day Public Holiday
• 10th November: School Art Show
• 13th - 16th November: Foundation Swimming Program (Week Two)
• 20th November: Foundation 2024 Transition 
• 22nd November: Foundation 2024 Information Meeting 

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