Easter is at the core of all Christian traditions and is quite rightly the pre-eminent celebration in the Church year. It reminds us that we are a people of optimism or as Fr Timothy Radcliffe said at a retreat I was fortunate to attend recently, “After the resurrection, no crisis is terminal.”

I hope everyone has a restful and faith filled Easter break and for those travelling, please do so safely.

COMMUNITY COUNCIL EASTER RAFFLE

The Community Council donated two Easter eggs for each class. Congratulations to our winners whose name was drawn out randomly at the end of Recess.

Easter Concert

Thanks to all the families who came and supported us at our Easter Concert. It was wonderful having David Enever workshop songs with each class throughout the day and then celebrate with a whole school performance in the afternoon. 

Upcoming events:

March 24th - 30th - Holy Week 

March 30th - Easter Saturday 

March 31st - Easter Sunday

April 1st - Easter Monday

May 11th - First Holy Communion mass - St. Mary’s Church, 6 pm

Rugby Union 10s Gala Day

This day will be held next Thursday 4th April at Cranfield Oval, Young. The 5/6 team is now full and I have space for 1 or 2 players in the 3/4 team. Please see HERE FOR THE TEAMS AND BUS LIST.. If you wish for your child to travel by bus please email me. The draw will be sent home via Compass messages once received by the organisers.

MacKillop Swimming

We wish our superstar swimmers the best of luck as they compete in the MacKillop Swimming Championships next Wednesday 3rd April in Sydney.

Evie Brodbeck - 8yrs 50m Free

Rory Brodbeck - Snr 200m IM, Snr Breaststroke,

Chloe Buck - 100m Free, 12yrs 50m Free, Snr Breaststroke, Back & Fly, & Snr 200m IM

Kynan Burgess - 11yrs 50m Free & 11 yrs Fly

Sam Presser - 100m Free, 12yrs 50m Free & Snr Fly

Snr Boys Relay Team - Sam Presser, Jesse Gault, Rory Brodbeck & Kynan Burgess

Snr Girls Relay Team - Myami Robinson, Chloe Buck, Kate Aston & Harlee Cartwright

We will be cheering you on during the livestream!!!

Tennis Timetable

Wk 10 & 11 - Thursdays - Kindy, 3/4A, & 5D will have their sessions. Could they please wear sports uniform on Thursdays for the remainder of the term please.

Cross Country Age Champions Update

Please note the 8 year old age champions should have read:

Champions: Anastasia Austen & Mason Terry

Runner up: Georgia Crossen & Monte Murphy

Apologies for any confusion caused.

Young & District Soccer Carnival - NOMINATIONS CLOSING SOON!!!!

Students from Year 1 to Year 6 have been invited to attend our annual Young & Districts Soccer Carnival to be held in Young on Wednesday 8th May at Gus Smith & Cranfield Oval & Hall Brothers Oval from 9am to 3pm. Teams will be mixed in a 1/2 division, 3/4 division & 5/6 division. You must opt in to the event on Compass and please ensure your answer all questions and press the green confirmation button. You will know if you have been successful because it will say attending for your child under the event. Opt in permissions are due by Tuesday 2nd April. This is a very popular event and I urge you to ensure you have opted in by the due date. We cannot accept late nominations.

The theme for the art exhibition was ‘Animals.’ Three students were successful in receiving an award for their efforts in the Kindergarten and Year 1 section. 

Ivy Wilder’s artwork was titled ‘Pinky the Seagull,’ Ethan Davies artwork was ‘Happy Rainbow Ethan Bear’ and Harper Friend’s entry was called, ‘An owl sitting in a tree.’ 

Well done to everyone for entering their fantastic animal artwork in the local art display at the Southern Cross Cinema.

Mrs Siobhan Roberts has settled into motherhood with the arrival of Miss Harriet Virginia Helena Roberts. We wish the Roberts family all the best and to enjoy every moment.

The Community Council are hosting a Disco for the children on the 11th April. This event is to raise money to enhance the music program at the school. The details are as follows: 

• K-2 will run from 5-6pm. 
• 3-6 will run from 6:15 to 7:45pm. 

Costs will be:

$10 for one child. 

$18 for 2 children. 

$25 for 3 or more children.

Entry price includes a sausage sandwich, popper, lolly bag and a glow bracelet.  

Tickets can be purchased by the LINK HERE or at the front office at school.