Staffing News:

I am pleased to share that Kirra Calvert has accepted a 12 month position at St Columbkille’s Corrimal. Kirra will return to St Michael’s in 2021. We wish Kirra all the best as she takes on a new challenge.

Mrs Amie Dutaillis will begin her Maternity leave at the end of Week 8. Her last day here at St Michael’s for this year will be Thursday 5 December. We look forward to the arrival of baby Dutaillis!

Lighting the Way Awards

Congratulations to Mr James Bryce who won the Diocesan Lighting the Way Award for Leading Teaching and Learning. A very well deserved award and recognition for the great things happening at St Michael’s.

Injuries

We have had quite an increase in the number of students coming to school with injuries, this can be from an accident or from surgery. A reminder that the school must now follow new regulations when it comes to students being fit to attend school. Any child who has an injury should not be at school unless we have a clearance certificate from a medical practitioner clearing them to be at school and stating what they are able to participate in and for how long. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the school office. I thank you for your cooperation with these new regulations.

Afternoon Pick Up

As a school we have a duty of care for all students to arrive home safely. May I please ask for the safety of students who are coming out to car line pick up that any students who are being picked up by a parent from the playground remain with their carer until they leave the school. 

Volunteer Thank You Morning Tea

A special volunteer thank you morning tea will be held in the McCarthy Centre on Friday, 13 December following the End of Year School Mass to thank all members of our community who have helped out this year. This includes helpers at the sports carnivals, P&F activities, classroom helpers and so on. We would love you to be there so we can show our appreciation. Why not come to Mass and stay on afterwards for a cuppa? Look forward to seeing you there.

Last Day of School 2019

A reminder to parents that the last day for all students in the 2019 school year will be Wednesday, 18 December.

2020 Year 6 Leadership Nominations

Year 5 students have been invited to nominate for formal leadership positions including Captain and House Captain.  A reminder to students that nomination forms are due tomorrow, Friday 29 November.

Student Academic Reports

Semester 2 Student Reports will be sent home on Friday 13 December. If you would like to discuss your child’s progress please contact the office to arrange a time with the class teacher after you receive your child’s report.

Band

If you are a parent of a Year 3, 4 or 5 parent and you were interested in your child being a part of the band please note that Yule Music is taking registrations up until Friday December 6. If there are enough numbers to go ahead with the band and music program you will be notified by Yule Music.

Christmas Concert Details

We look forward to sharing our carols with you next Friday. Please see a copy of the note that went home today with the costume requirements and order of performances below.

Next Friday each class will be performing a Christmas song for your enjoyment, followed by Christmas Carols. Remember to bring a picnic rug and some nibbles.

Below are the costume requirements for each class item and the order of performance. 

Christmas Eve  Tuesday, 24 December Children’s Mass

6:30pm St Michael Parish School, Station Street or Raymond Road, Thirroul

in the Parish School grounds bring a chair or cushion and a bell.

Carols and Night Mass Tuesday, 24 December 9:30pm Our Lady of Lourdes Church Wombarra Corner Morrison Road and Lawrence Hargrave Drive

Christmas Day Mass

9:00am St Michael Church, 325 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Thirroul

No evening Mass Christmas Day

Christmas Eve Mass in our Parish School

Christmas Eve Mass will be in our Parish School grounds at 6:30pm on Tuesday, 24 December.  Children are involved in the readings and “walk-on non-talking” parts, e.g. carrying up candles, the bread and wine etc.  If you would like your daughter or son to be involved, please email the Parish Office on thirroul@dow.org.au, giving name, phone number and any “job” they would prefer to do.  Also, singers are needed to help lead the singing anyone from 5 years to 105 year are welcome!  Also, adult parishioners are needed as “Safety Officers / Ushers” at the 6:30pm Mass – you don’t have to be on the usual Safety Officers Roster.  Please contact the Parish Office by 4 December.

Other Christmas Masses are:  9:30pm at Wombarra and 9:00am at Thirroul.

Mrs Belinda Hughes - Principal