A warm welcome back to all families for Term 3.

I am hopeful everyone had a restful break. Getting back to school can be hard for some families but rest assured, we will all be back into the the swing of things in no time.

The disco was a big hit and what a way to start the term! Thank you very much to the Parents and Friends for organising and running the event. All that attended volunteered their own time which is amazing. There are a few reminders below including the key dates for this term. Please add them to your calendars so we don't miss anything. We have one pupil free day this term Wednesday 16th August.

Wednesday 19th July - Junior Mass 9:15 am MP Room

Wed-Thu 19th-20th July - Family Conferences from 3:45 pm

Thursday 27th July - Grade 1/2 excursion to Coal Creek

Wed-Thu 2nd-3rd August - African Drumming Incursion

Monday 7th August - Prep 100 Days

Thursday 10th August - Book Week Dress Up Day

Wednesday 16th August - Pupil Free Day

Saturday 19th August - Comedy Night

Wednesday 30th August - Preps & Middles Mass 9:15 am MP Room

Thursday 31st August - Father's Day Event

Friday 1st September - Round Robin Sports Day 5/6

Wednesday 6th September - Confirmation Reflection Day

Saturday 9th September - Confirmation Sacrament

Friday 15th September - End of Term 3 (Early finish 2:25 pm)

Student Reports – Semester 1

Semester One Reports were published on PAM prior to the holidays. I encourage all parents, guardians and carers to discuss their child’s report with them; to help them to celebrate success and set goals for further progress in the future. Much of the report will shape the conversations at your Family Conference next week.

If you have any queries regarding your child’s report, can I please ask that you begin by contacting the classroom teacher directly.

School Fees

At the time of enrolment, families sign a contract with Columba accepting the commitment to pay Education Fees and all fees must be paid in full no later than Thursday 30 November 2023, unless a continuous direct debit arrangement is in place.

All and any discussions regarding Education Fees for your child/ren are treated as strictly confidential and our Fees Team will be more than happy to assist you with any questions or queries you may have via phone on 5629 5933 or email: fprincipal@bunyip.catholic.edu.au or finance@bunyip.catholic.edu.au

Uniform

The School Winter Uniform can be purchased from BELEZA in Warragul.

Please see the options here - https://columbacpsbunyip.schoolzineplus.com/enrolments/uniform

Beleza now stocks pants that may be better suited to girls, however all genders are able to purchase all uniforms.

Students are expected to present themselves well and to wear the uniform, including footwear, correctly. Teachers will challenge our students to maintain or lift their standards with the school uniform in Term 3 if required. You can expect an alert on PAM if your child is out of uniform.

A few reminders

- Our first Assembly will be on Friday 21st July

- Please book your Family Conferences asap, they are next week.

https://columbacpsbunyip.schoolzineplus.com/view-session/26

- Please contribute to our PULSE survey for families (see details below).

PULSE SURVEY - Parent Survey to HELP our school

Each term we send out a parent survey which helps us get 'the pulse' of how our parent community. Below is a link to the survey. The surveys will always be brief and will support us in creating the best possible learning environment for your children.

This survey is CONFIDENTIAL and no names or email addresses will be collected unless you provide them for us. The school will not contact you personally to discuss your responses.

This is your best opportunity to let us know how you are feeling, and your best opportunity to let us know what we are doing well and what you know we could do better.

I ask that this survey be completed by Friday 28th July.

HELP US HERE - https://forms.gle/nXp8DQn7yjZ3K3D96