Newsletter 18 - November 9
Principal's Page
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Incredible STEM News
As this newsletter goes out, Miss Vanessa Knowles and I have spent the day with our 2022 STEM Mad winners at the Catholic Leadership Centre in Melbourne. Our 2022 Year 6 students travelled with their families over to Melbourne to showcase their award winning designs and be presented with their winning certificate.
In other wonderful news, students from 6T - Mrs Bonnell and Miss Zasun's class have taken out 2023 STEM Mad award for their Award for Social Justice - SWAGON.
“Our solution is to help people who are on the streets without a home. Over 122,500 people live on the streets around Australia. Our solution is the swagon. The swagon is a portable home and has a built in bed, with four drawers for their belongings, first aid kit and a portable gas cooker. The swagon also has solar panels that powers a mini fridge and light. There is also a tarp to create water proofing for the fold out bed. The improved wheels will assist in manoeuvring the swagon, replacing the terrible shopping trolleys the homeless use. We have added a gutter on the side to collect water for the rain tank. The swagon helps the homeless giving shelter, safety and warmth which every human needs and deserve.”
Well done to Matilda, Lily, Elainey and Billie.
Midwest Early Years Network 2023 Community Achievement Awards
Congratulations to St Lawrence's and Mrs Kirsty Crudeli who were both nominated for this award. The award recognises outstanding service to Midwest children 0-5 years and their families.
"St Lawrence Primary School… in recognition of providing a beautiful, warm and welcoming school for the Geraldton community."
Numero Competition
Today the Prisoners of Mathskaban competed in a state Numero competition held in Perth with Mrs Blake. The team progressed to the state finals after recieving 505pts and winning the competition hosted by St Lawrence’s back in September. The Prisoners of Mathskaban performed extremely well, achieving third place out of 19 other schools. In a very tight contest, the top six teams were:
- West Leeming Primary School
- Castletown Primary School (Esperance)
- St Lawrence’s Primary School
- Willeton Primary School
- North Harrisdale Primary School
- Allendale Primary School
Congratulations Hunter, Digby, Imogen and Asta on a fantastic achievement. We are so proud of you.
Baketball Competition Perth
Goodluck to Mr Gaby and our two teams who will be representing St Lawrence's in the Basketball Champions Cup in Perth on Monday 20 November.
Kindy 2024 Parent Information Night
Please note a change in advertised dates:
The Kindy Parent information evening will be held for all 2024 Kindy parents on Tuesday 21st of November @5:30pm in the schools Under Cover Area.
Happy Days
David Tunchon
Principal
Religious Education
Fruit of the Spirit Focus: Gentleness- knowing who you are and being accepting of yourself.
Prayer:
Dear God of all consolation, order our days in your peace and grant us the gifts of your blessing,
Free us always from every distress and confirm our hearts in your love,
Allow us on this life’s journey to be effective in good works,
Rich in the gifts of hope, faith and charity.
Amen
Administration News
2024 School Advisory Council and P&F Nominations
St Lawrence's Annual Community Meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 11th. We are seeking nominations for both the School Advisory Council and P&F Executive for 2024. If you are interested could you please complete the nominations form below.
Parking on Railway Street
We had been advised by the City of Greater Geraldton Rangers that there have been complaints made about parent parking on Railway street. A reminder to please only park in designated bays and failure to comply may result in infringment notices being issued by the Rangers.
STEM News
P & F News
P&F News
Last Meeting for 2023 – Week 6 Monday 13th November
The last P&F Meeting for the year will be Monday 13th November at 4.30pm in the Staffroom. The first part of the Agenda will cover the final 2023 Budget Item - the Basketball Court Shade Structure, discussing the necessary CEWA approvals and processes to progress this, the updates on the 2024 Year 6 Leavers Shirts and the Big Day Out, with the remaining items dedicated to Carols on the Green preparations. This will be the final meeting for the current P&F Committee members.
Annual Community Meeting 2023
The Annual Community Meeting is scheduled for Monday 11th December 2023. At this meeting all P&F Committee positions will become vacant, and nominations will be called for membership of these positions. If you have been considering a position on the P&F Committee for 2024 and would like some explanation of the roles and responsibilities before nominating, please get in touch with me to have a chat.
Carols on the Green Progress Report
Get Grazey WA Van – Grazing Boxes
This is a reminder to place your order with Get Grazey. Leisa and her team will be preparing the grazing boxes for the Carols on the Green, and these will need to be ordered prior to the event. Orders are to be placed directly to the website or using the QR Code on the flyer. A copy of the flyer has been uploaded to SEESAW, published in the Week 3 Newsletter, and posted in the Parent Information Group on Facebook. Orders close November 24th or when at capacity. Grazing Boxes are $30 each with $2 from each box ordered donated back to the P&F.
Raffle Tickets and timeline
Raffle Books will be sent home with the eldest child on the 20th November. The envelope will contain 1 raffle book for the 2023 Carols on the Green event. Each book contains 10 tickets @ $2 each. Raffle books, money and any unsold tickets are to be returned to the Front Office by 28th November. If you do not want your book of tickets, please do not throw it away, return it to school as soon as possible so it can be given to someone else. Please note that the timeline is tight with an 8 day turn around.
Cash and Carry Books
There will be extra raffle books available from the Front Office that are cash and carry only. There is no limit to purchases on these. Leave your ticket butts and correct money in the envelope provided at the office.
Ticket Sales at the Carols
There will be limited ticket sales at the Carols. Head over to the raffles stall to purchase extra tickets when you arrive. Tickets will be available from 4.30pm – 5pm.
Prize Draws and Collections at the Carols on the Green
All raffles will be drawn at the Carols on the Green commencing at 5pm. Ticket winners will be announced, and prizes are to be collected in the order they are drawn out. You must be present at the event to choose and collect your prize. If you are unable to be there, please arrange for a proxy to choose and collect the prize for you.
To help choose your prize, keep a look out for the photos of the Raffle prizes published to the Parent Information Page prior to the event and be sure to head over to the Raffle Stall on your arrival to the Carols to take a closer look. Good luck everyone.
Year 7 & 8 Nagle Christian Service-Learning Students
Please get in touch with me to provide the names of the students who are intending to gain CSL hours at the Carols. This year I have been asked by Mr Gardiner to provide a list of students who attend and the number of hours to be credited, where he will arrange for the upload directly to each student’s profile. We are looking forward to seeing some of our past students again.
Carols on the Green Fundraising Goal
The Carols on the Green will be the final fundraiser for the year. All monies raised from the event will be put towards financing the shade structure over the terraced area at the Basketball Court. The shade is the final item on the 2023 budget that was set down at the commencement of this year.
Carols on the Green is in Week 8 on Thursday 30th November from 5pm – 7pm. We hope you can come along and support this P&F event while enjoying the company of family and friends from our school community.
See you there.
Kind regards,
Julie O’Malley
P&F Chairperson
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