Term 3, Week 5, 2023 School Newsletter
News from the Principal
Dear Families,
Here we are at the end of week 5....... it has been a fun fortnight with lots happening in and around our school.
Once again I must mention that I am constantly overwhelmed by the support our school community gives to us, particularly in the the assistance of ensuring our grounds are accessible and exciting for our students.
We are looking forward to celebrating our foundation students with reaching the milestone of 100 days of learning. On Monday 14th August, Mrs J will be having a dress up day for the foundation students in the classroom- dress up as if you are 100 years old! There will be a short assembly at 3.20pm to acknowledge the student's hard work, dedication and achievements. All are welcome to attend in the school hall to help celebrate.
This term we will also be hosting our Art evening On Thursday, 14th September. It will go from 5.30pm until 7.00pm, we will have our music students perform from 6.00pm until 6.15pm with the launch of our school cookbook to follow. More information to follow.
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.
Paul
100 Days of Learning Celebration
Dean Kite Festival
School Beanie
Our beanies have arrived and are already keeping us warm and toasty!!
As previously advised they are $20 per beanie and available from school.
Parents can purchase directly from the office - or send an envelope with the students. Alternatively funds can be transferred via direct debit to the school's account:
BSB 083 532
ACCOUNT 853 788 944 (NAB)
Please reference using surname and beanie.
SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB ISSUE 6, 2023.
Dear Families,
Please see below Issue 6 Scholastic Book Club. You can click on the link to access the latest brochure, or alternatively hard copy brochures are available from the school office foyer.
Orders are due in by Friday 25th August. Thank you.
Parent & Friend Updates
Dear families
On the 30th July, the P&F geared up for a big day of selling sausages at Bunnings at Ballarat Central.
Bakers Delight, Victoria Street came on board and supplied amazing freshly made bread, baked that morning. The best sausages in town (from Ballarat Meat Co.) combined with Conorpak's zingy onions provided the best snags/onion combo for Bunnings customers!
What a day! We had some amazing helpers who all pitched in to help us sell 670 sausages!
The P&F would like to thank the following parents; Pete Cain, Tim Nicholson, Luke Carey, Marcus Ruthen, Leisa Conroy, Michelle Eastwood, Dana Wade, Michelle Barnes, Ged Maher and Ciaran & Janine Donohoe.
It was also great to have families and staff turn up to say hello and buy a sausage to support our school.
Thankyou for taking the time to pop down and see us!
We made a staggering profit of over $2,300. These funds are being put right back into our school yard development.
Again, thankyou so much for your ongoing support.
P&F St Patrick's Gordon
Bunnings Sausage Sizzle
Playgroup
Playgroup is a fun and relaxed opportunity for children, parents, families and communities to come together for play and social interaction.
It is an inviting and relaxing atmosphere and all families are welcome to join in, it is held from 9am until 10.30am every Monday in the school hall. Heaters are turned on, it will be warm and toasty, tea and coffee making facilities available.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call the office on 5368 9495.
ST PATRICK'S COLLEGE INFORMATION SESSION
St Patrick's College invites any interested community members to the 2025, Year 7 information session on Wednesday, 30th August at 5pm.
Any questions please contact St Patrick's College on 5331 1688.
Damascus College Information Session
Rapid Antigen Test
We have rapid antigen tests available if anyone would like to take one home.
They are in the foyer, or alternatively call the school and we will ensure one gets put into your child's bag.
Gordon Parish Mass
Please note: Vigil Mass every 4th Saturday at St Brigid's- Ballan at 6pm
(No Sunday Mass when Vigil Mass scheduled)
1st Sunday | 2nd Sunday | 3rd Sunday | 4th Sunday | 5th Sunday | |
Vigil Mass Saturday 6.30pm | Dunnstown | Springbank | Dunnstown | Ballan/Clarke’s Hill | Springbank |
Sunday 8.45am | Gordon | Bungaree | Gordon | Gordon | Bungaree |
Sunday 10.30am | Ballan | Ballan | Ballan | Ballan |
School Term Dates
Gordon Shop Hot school lunches available every Thursday (unless otherwise advised)
Term Three Dates
Monday, 14th August - 100 Days of Learning Celbration - Foundation Students
Tuesday, 15th August - SEED Damascus Day - Year 5 students
Friday, 1st September - Father's Day Breakfast 7.30am - 9.00am
Thursday, 14th September - Art Show 5.30pm - 7.00pm
Thursday, 14th September - Whole School Mass - 2.00pm - 3.30pm
Friday, 15th September - Last day of Term 3 concludes at 3.30pm
Term Four Dates
Monday, 2nd October - Commence Term 4
Pastoral Care
Pastoral care is key to our strong sense of community across the School. There are many threads to the programme – both formal and informal – and all have the intention of addressing the well-being of each student at their individual point of need.
Vivian Lunt is the Pastoral Care Worker at our school. She is a qualified and a very professional and caring Pastoral Care Worker employed at our school every Thursday.
Vivian works with individual children on request, small groups and parents and families as required. All interactions remain strictly confidential.
If any family would like to access this service, either for themselves personally or their child, please contact the school office to arrange an appointment with Vivian.
Music lessons
