Principal's Message
Dear Parents,
As previously advised we were saddened to hear the news of the passing of one of our school mums and board member, Mrs Kristy Telford. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Scott, Anna and Isobel. This loss is sure to raise emotions for many within our school community. A reflective space has been set up in our school boardroom for any families who wish to bring their children in to say a prayer, write a note to the family or share a memory in the diary provided.
Funeral Prayers for Kristy will be offered at St Ita’s Catholic Church, 50 Victoria St, Drouin on Saturday October 8, 1:30pm.
It is quite common that when someone within a community dies, children ask questions of us. We suggest it is important for you as parents to answer any questions truthfully, in an age appropriate way.
Below is a prayer that you may like to share as a family, keeping the Telford family in mind:
Father, we pray for the Telford family.
We ask You to help them at this time of loss.
We reach out to You, the Father of compassion asking You to look over them with Your unfailing love and kindness.
Please comfort them and bring them through the tough times ahead.
Be alongside them in their pain, and strengthen them.
May they sense Your presence in this time of need.
In Jesus' name, Amen.
Camp
I write this newsletter from Sovereign Hill in Ballarat as we enjoy camp with our Homegroup L class, our first school camp at St Angela’s! There has been a lot of media and discussion in recent times about the purpose and future of schools going on camp. School camps build confidence and resilience, ignite creativity and problem-solving, stimulate a sense of adventure, encourage social interaction and team-building, and promote independence. All lifelong skills that we as parents hope for our children.
School camps are a big part of growing up and we aim to create fun adventures that will leave lasting memories. See the photos below of just some of the activities we have experienced so far this week.
Uniform
A reminder that term four is Summer Uniform for all students. Students must wear a hat when outside at recess and lunch times.
