Dear Parents and Carers,

R U OK Day

A huge thank you to Mrs Clay for her coordination of R U OK Day. Our students participated in activities that highlighted the importance of kindness, empathy and looking out for each other. They ate together with students in different year groups and were also lucky enough to sample Mrs Clay and Mrs Murray’s baking! I feel that empathy and care for one another can often be the strength of a small community, however, it never hurts to continually highlight the importance we place on wellbeing and practice our ability to check in on each other. If there is anything the school can do to support the wellbeing of students and families, we are always happy to do our best to support the people within our community.

Staff Development Day

Our first day of Term Four (Monday 10th October) will be a Staff Development Day. The first day for students will be Tuesday 11th October.  We appreciate the support from families that allows our staff to continually develop their practice to best support our students. 

Kinder Orientation

Next Tuesday, we are really excited to be having our first Kinder Orientation Day. This is not only for students that have already enrolled for 2023 but also for prospective students/families.

eSafety News

As mentioned in last week’s newsletter, I am going to provide parents with some information about devices, online apps and platforms that will hopefully support decision making at home. Some of these tips/recommendations may not be as relevant to a particular year group. Furthermore, some of this will include information on social media.  I certainly don’t want this to be seen as encouraging the use of social media in young children (most social media requires users to be 13+ or even 18+) but more so to assist parents to make informed decisions with technology and social media. Please see the attached link for regarding Safe on Social: Top Safety Tips for Snapchat  * Kirra Pendergast is the CEO of Safe on Social MediaTM Pty Ltd.

Enjoy the remainder of the week,

Ryan Forsyth

Acting Principal

R U OK? is a charity with a mission to get everyone having more conversations to check in with each other to see how they’re doing.

It’s about what we can all do to help our friends, classmates and family to get through tough times.

You don’t have to specifically say “Are you OK?” – ask in whatever way feels right for you.

You could say something like:

• “How are you travelling?”
• “You don’t seem yourself lately – want to talk about it?“
• “You seem a bit sad lately, are you OK?”
• “What’s going on?”

Listening is the thing that can make the biggest difference for someone who needs help. It can be tempting to rush or change the subject. It can also be hard to hear that one of your friends is sad or is struggling – but remind yourself that by listening, you are making a difference.

Sacrament Holy Communion - St James Church Adelong

The sacrament of Holy Communion will be offered on Sunday 6th November to students in Year 3.  Please let me know your child would like to make this sacrament.

8th September - Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The Catholic Church celebrates today the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Church looks on her as the Mother of God, but even more so as the disciple who can best offer us an example and model of the Christian life.

Did you know?

Mary’s parents were St. Joachim and St. Anne. Joachim and Ann loved God very much, and they were filled with gratitude to God for the gift of a child. They raised Mary as a child of God, teaching her to love and serve God. When the angel Gabriel told Mary that she had been chosen to be the Mother of Jesus, she already had great faith in God. Her strong faith and trust allowed her to say yes to God’s plan for her.

Stacey Braun

Religious Education Coordinator

Term 3 fees are due for those not on a Direct Debit.  Please see Mr Forsyth if you need to discuss payment of fees.

Adelong Liturgy Roster - July-December 2022

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