Our first major event this term is the Boorowa Touch Football Carnival for Years 2-6 held on Friday 25 October. This is a wonderful non-competitive day that allows the children to develop their skills in a supportive and fun environment. We have two teams registered for each class. Remember to pack a hat and plenty of water. Canteen facilities are available. 

Next Friday 1 November we host our very special Grandparents Day event. This day will commence with Mass at 9.30am and be followed by classroom visits. At 11.00am we will provide morning tea in the MP Hall for our visitors. If families could please send in a plate of food to share this would be greatly appreciated. Our Year One families are serving the morning tea and selling tickets in a raffle as their fundraising event on this day. If you can assist please contact Rechell Naughton.

After morning tea, at 11.45 am, our students will perform on stage to a collection of movie tunes. The day will conclude at approximately 12.45pm.  

Unfortunately, late last term, well after our calendar was set, the compulsory annual Principal Leaders Day Meeting date was changed. I am now unable to attend this wonderful event (my favourite of the year!) so will leave you all in Sally Croker's very capable hands.  

Please see a link to the invitation sent home below:

Grandparents Day Invitation 2019

Operation Christmas Child

Operation Christmas Child (OCC) is a project of Samaritan’s Purse. It partners with local churches in developing nations to reach out to children by providing gift-filled shoeboxes to children in need.

We are aiming to fill as many shoeboxes as possible. Items can include small toys, hair accessories, hairbrush, toothbrush, skipping rope, marbles, pencils, notepads, textas, handkerchiefs, etc.  Alternatively, if you are unable to send in items to place in the box, a monetary contribution to assist with the $10 postage per box would be appreciated. Items need to be received by Wednesday 30 October.

Staffing Matters

This week we conducted interviews for two temporary teaching positions for 2020. It was commented by panel member, former Principal and current Senior Officer at the Catholic Education Office, Margaret Pollard, how fortunate we were to attract such high-quality applicants. The interviews were exceptional which made the panel's job quite difficult. I would like to congratulate all of our interviewees.

Recommendations have been made to the Catholic Education Office and the offer process is ongoing. When this is finalised, I will be able to start the process of allocating teachers to classes. This information will be published in the Newsletter later in the term.

You can be assured staffing decisions are taken very seriously, with many aspects considered. 

I would like to thank Fr Joshy, Margaret Pollard, Andrew Pursell and Sally Croker for their time, wisdom and support.

Mary Gilmore Festival

This weekend the Upper Lachlan Shire will host the Mary Gilmore Festival. This involves a variety of performances and events from Friday through to Sunday. 

I would like to wish Georgina Culley and William Heffernan the best of luck with their guitar performances over the weekend.  

Expressions of Interest: Junior Basketball Sessions

If anyone is interested in their children participating in some after school junior basketball skills sessions, and assisting with these, please contact Sam Simmons 0436918147.

Social Event - 1 November - LAST CHANCE

Tickets are now on sale for the P&F organised social event which will be held on Friday 1 November at Laggan Hotel. The night will consist of finger food, live music and an auction in a casual outdoor setting (weather permitting). Please come along and encourage all of your family and friends to do the same. The more the merrier! 

Tickets close tomorrow and can be purchased via Qkr!. 

Technology Upgrade

This week Year 6 was the lucky recipient of a Promethean ActivPanel. This interactive board was purchased second hand in excellent condition from a government department. Year 6 and Mrs Croker are excited about the advanced features their new board offers. 

Save the Date