Dear Parents and Carers,

As usual we are finishing the term in the next 2 weeks with a variety of wonderful events.

Sacrament of Eucharist this weekend

This weekend our Year 4 students will be receiving their First Holy Communion as we celebrate the Sacrament of Eucharist. Congratulations to these students, their families and to Father Mick, Erika Tokich, the Parish Team and our Year 3/4 staff. We hope it is a very grace-filled and special time for all our students.

School Disco

Tomorrow evening is our School Disco from 5-7pm. Tickets are going home today and our DJ Ren is excited and ready to go. Thank you to Julie Halley and her family for her organization and coordination and preparation of party bags. Thanks also to Hannah McNamara and Jess Stefanovic for putting together party bags with some wonderful helpers on Tuesday. We are very grateful for parents who have also agreed to assist on the night. Sincere thanks to teachers who have also volunteered to join us on the evening. It is wonderful to be part of such a generous community.

Rainbow Awards

As the term draws to an end we will also be presenting our Rainbow Awards at our final assembly on Friday 30^th June at 9am. Rainbow awards are a way of recognising students who demonstrate a consistent commitment over the term to our mission and vision giving their best efforts both academically and in their respect for others.

Class Contacts/Frozen meals

Thank you to those parents who nominated themselves as class contacts. Teachers have sent home these details via compass. Class contacts keep in touch with families to ensure we can support each other at various times e.g. new baby, illness etc. if you are aware of any families that need assistance please let us know. One way we can help families is by cooking a meal to freeze or purchasing a frozen meal. If you are able to prepare any meals we are very happy to accept them.

Community Council

The Community Council is a parent advisory body that supports the Principal and school community.

We have a tradition at St Michael’s of a wonderful bunch of people who are generous and supportive. However, we are in need of some more members. The council meets digitally twice a term and if you would like to join us please complete the nomination form attached to the newsletter.

Hats off during winter in Canberra

In Canberra sun protection is required between August and May. The end of May is 'Hats Off Day' whilst the beginning of August is 'Hats On Again' for all of us. Students are currently not required to wear a school hat during play.

Robocup!

Huge thanks to Ms Jessica Hallahan who volunteered her time over the long weekend to supervise some of our students in ROBOCUP. We value these STEM opportunities and I know how much the students enjoyed this session.

Finally, thank you to our families who have booked in for parent teacher interviews, we welcome all families to take up this opportunity.

I look forward to catching up at the disco.

Many Blessings,

Judy Egan

Principal