From the Principal
Dear Parents, Guardians and Carers,
This will be the final newsletter of the year; it is amazing how quickly the year has gone. As a staff we are sincerely grateful for your support and for allowing us to work with you for the education of your children.
I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank all the staff for the effort they have put in over the course of the year. They continually go over and above what is required of them for the benefit of the students.
Key Dates:
Outlined below are some of the key dates as we head towards the end of the school year.
Grade 6 Graduation Mass | Wednesday 11th December 6pm
Grade 6 students, parents and families are invited to gather and celebrate this significant milestone in the lives of our Grade 6 students. Held at St Angela of the Cross at 6pm.
Senior School Swimming Carnival | Friday 13th December
Students will be attending the Warragul Leisure Centre to participate in Swimming Trials and our first House Swimming Carnival. Students in Grades 3 to 5 will have the opportunity to trial for the 2025 District Swimming Sports. Please ensure to complete the permission form on PAM.
Meet Your 2025 Teacher | Monday 16th December
On Monday 16th December, we will be holding our ‘Meet Your 2025 Teacher’ sessions. Students will find out who their 2025 teacher/s are and spend time with their new classmates. Once class lists are finalised, teachers for each class will be announced via SZAPP.
End of Year Mass and Students Last Day| Tuesday 17th December 12:00 pm
Our End of Year Mass will be held on Tuesday 17th December at 12pm in our Stage 2 Building. Straight after Mass we will have an Assembly and each level will sing a Christmas Carol. Students are encouraged to wear Christmas colours or items such as headbands and decorations on this day. School will finish at the usual 3:20pm time.
2024 Semester 2 Reports | Wednesday 18th December
School reports will be sent to all parents via your Parent Access Module (PAM) account on Wednesday 18th December.
2025 Begins!
School for all students will begin on Thursday 30th January, 2025.
School Transitions- School TV:
Whether it is starting school for the first time, moving up to a higher grade or embarking on a journey through secondary school, there is no doubt that any school transition is a very exciting time for children and parents. It means your children are growing up!
It is always important to remember that transitioning is an ongoing process for school children, as they navigate changes in their educational, social, and emotional environments. Whether it's moving to a new grade, adapting to different teaching styles, or developing new friendships, each stage requires support and time.
Understanding that transition is not a one-time event but a continuous journey helps children build resilience, confidence, and a positive school experience. Linked below is a current published article from School TV that provides helpful strategies for parents to support their child through the transition process, helping to reduce stress and anxiety along the way.
https://stangelawarragul.catholic.schooltv.me/newsletter/school-transitions
Kind Regards,
Rachael Williams | Acting Principal
