Newsletter 23 August 2023
Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day is this Friday 25th August. The students are excited to share the day with their grandparents or "special someone".
We will begin with Mass at 11am, followed by a shared lunch under the grey roof (see attached flyer for details on the shared lunch).
Classrooms will be open during this time for the students to show off their wonderful work.
For those wanting to stay on and cheer, our final Winter Sports games will be held at 1pm.
If you wish to sign your child/ren out before the end of the day please see Mrs Dell'Oro, Mrs Donohoe or Mrs Veldman to sign out.
Principal's Message
We are really looking forward to celebrating Grandparents Day and Book Week commencing with Mass at 11am. Children will be seated during Mass with their family. We are fortunate to have the SFX Cantabile Choir leading our music and Father Avinash celebrating Mass.
We then have a shared lunch inspired by children's books. So far we have heard chatter about Possum Magic lamingtons, Henny Penny nuggets, Queen of Hearts biscuits, Willy Wonka's Fizzy Lifting Drink, Wombat Stew and much more!
It will be a great day and lots of fun, finishing off with winter sport, hosting St Clare's.
Kind regards, Bec Kollaris
Parent Teacher Interviews
Parent Teacher Interviews are being held on Tuesday 5 September and Tuesday 12 September from 3.40pm - 5.30pm.
Please log into your PAM account to make a booking.
Winter Sport
This week is our last Winter Sport at home against St Clare's.
Students are to wear their sport uniform and those playing football must have a mouth guard to participate.
Winter Sport commences at 1pm.
Fun Food Friday & Lunch Orders
Due to Grandparents Day this Friday there will be NO Fun Food Friday or Lunch Orders.
Lamont Book Fair
MONDAY 4 SEPTEMBER - FRIDAY 8 SEPTEMBER
SSV Region Netball
CWL - Fathers Day Raffle
The Catholic Women's League is running a Fathers Day Raffle with 100% of proceeds going to Trinity Families.
https://www.trinityfamilies.
Raffle tickets are available to purchase at the school office this week.
From the Office
Current Fee Statements have been issued to all families. Thankyou to those who have made payment towards their school fees.
Please note, Term 1 and Term 2 fee payments are overdue and payable. Direct Debit arrangements can be set up at any time. Please contact the office to obtain a Direct Debit form.
If you are experiencing financial hardship please contact rkollaris@stjamesnng.catholic.edu.au to have a confidential discussion.
If you hold a Pension or Health Care card, please contact the office to obtain the relevant paperwork to be completed and returned. Eligibility will then be assessed and an application for assistance to reduce your school fees will be applied for.
Updating Details
Please ensure your contact details are current and up to date. This includes contact numbers, email address, home/postal addresses and emergency contact details. If you need to update your information, please email office@stjamesnng.catholic.edu.au
Schoolzine App
This is an app that you have on your phone and allows for easy reading of the newsletter, as it customises to the screen and translates into many languages if required.
Please click the link below for the instructions on installing the app on your phone.
https://www.schoolzine.com/
As part of the installation, you will be required to enter the following 4 digit passcode -
3675
Please do not hesitate to contact the school office if you have any questions or queries.
School Bus Management System
Important update for students who are approved for travel on the School Bus Program: Upgrades
are being made to the School Bus Management System (SBMS).
To make this important change, the SBMS will be unavailable from COB Friday 5 May 2023 for a
period of time.
If you need help during this time, you can email the School Bus Program team on
schoolbus@education.vic.gov.au or call on 1800 338 663.
DS Sports
E Scooters
Victoria Police has provided the following information regarding the use of E-Scooters.
E-scooter Safety and Trial FAQs : VicRoads
Rules and penalties : VicRoads
Riders of e-scooters must:
- wear a helmet
- be aged 16 or over
- ride at a maximum speed of 20 km/h hour
- ride on shared-use paths, bicycle paths, or roads with a speed limit of up to 60 km/h
- have flashing or steady front and rear lights if riding at night or in low-light
Riders must not:
- ride on the footpath
- use a mobile phone while riding
- ride while under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- carry passengers or animals or ride in tandem
- ride a high-speed e-scooter – capable of more than 25km/h (this is considered an unregistered vehicle and penalties apply)
- ride on roads with a speed limit over 60 km/h
From the Community
