What's On - Term 1 Week 7, 2024
What's On
Dear Parents and Friends,
As we approach the end of Term One, many things are happening around the school. Please add these to your calendar.
As always, please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Enjoy your weekend,
Deb
Week 8
To help build stamina and prepare students for our Cross Country on 25th March, the Running Club will begin on Monday, March 18th, before school and will continue every morning until the Cross Country. Students can bring running shoes to wear for the Running Club if they would like.
Monday 18th March: Running Club begins
Thursday 21st March: Final day of swimming
Week 9
Monday 25th March*: School Cross Country
Venue: Dorrigo Golf Course (students will travel by bus to and from school)
Time: 9:30 am - 11:30 am (approximately)
Wear: School Uniform
Bring: Water bottles, a hat, sunscreen, and a change of clothes and shoes in case they are needed!
Spectators: Welcome!
*In the event of light rain, the event will go ahead. A Compass event will be shared early next week to enable parent & guardians to give consent.
Thursday 28th March: Easter Liturgy @ 1:45 pm
Easter Raffle drawn after the liturgy
Friday 29th March: Good Friday Public Holiday
Week 10
Monday 1st April: Easter Monday Public Holiday
Week 11
Thursday 11th April: Catholic Education Week event and final day of Term 1 for students
9:30 am - 10:30 am - Open Classroom Sessions
10:30 am - Whole school games on the field
11:00 am - Morning tea
St Patrick's Day
This Sunday is officially St Patrick’s Day on March 17th, but we celebrated today with all things green including iced green cupcakes and biscuits. Thanks to your donations we raised $134, which will go straight to Project Compassion to help others in less fortunate circumstances than our own.
Easter Raffle
Thank you to those who have already donated some eggs to our Easter Raffle, with the proceeds also going to Project Compassion. Please keep the easter egg donations coming in! Tickets are 50c each and they will go on sale on Monday morning outside the front office.
The raffle will be drawn after the Easter Liturgy which will be held at 1:45 pm on Holy Thursday, 28th March. All parents and carers are invited to attend the Easter Liturgy and the drawing of the raffle.
Term 1 School Fees
Term 1 school fees are due today, unless you are paying by regular direct debit amounts. Please note that Term 1 fees include a $55 resource fee per student.
1 student - $373
2 students - $666.50
Payment options are:
- using the Compass app - You can check your school fee balance and pay fees through the Compass app. Select more - school fees - next - and enter your credit card details. You have the option to pay in full or pay a portion of your fees.
- cash or cheque at school
- direct deposit to the school's bank account (see instructions below)
When using Internet banking, please use your child’s surname as a reference.
Banancoast Community Credit Union
BSB no. 533-000
Account no. 3282 0430
Name: Mt St John’s Primary School
Remember, if you feel you will be unable to finalise your Term 1 school fees by this date, some financial assistance may be available from St Vincent de Paul - to make an appointment with them, call 0472 718862. You will need to take your school fee statement with you to your appointment.
Thank you!