Dear Families

A big thank you to all families, grandparents, friends and anyone the helped care for children (our students) on Wednesday. The day was full of learning for our teachers, but the effort families put in to find care for their children is appreciated.

On Wednesday, staff build on their knowledge on the teaching of Mathematics. Together we explored what best teaching practice is mathematics and how as a team, we can ensure our students are challenged in their learning, curious with 'what's next' and courageous in taking risks to solve problems and 'choose challenge'. As a staff we continue to grow and learn together and Wednesday was another big step in the right direction. Our staff mantra, 'We grow together making small improvements every day.'

Below are our pupil free days for 2023. I am hopeful by giving these dates to families as early as possible, you are able to plan holidays, care, supervision early to avoid the stress closer to the dates.

Pupil Free Days - NO STUDENTS 2023

Thursday - 16th February

Monday - 24th April

Wednesday - 17th May

Monday - 10th July

Wednesday - 16th August

Monday - 6th November

On Saturday 19th November, our Parents and Friends have organised a Comedy Night in the Bunyip Hall. If you are available on Saturday night, I ask that you consider attending as it is a nice opportunity to connect with new community members. All family and friends are welcome, any families not just Columba families can attend the event. The Parents and Friends group organise a community event at least once a year to provide the opportunity for families to meet new people and come together as community. So why not come along for a laugh, meet some new people and brink along some drinks (reminder it is adults - over 18) all in your home town.

As today was Remembrance Day, our 5/6 and Prep students walked down to participate in the service at the Bunyip Memorial, while our 3/4 and 1/2 students were at school for our ceremony. It was wonderful to

see how respectful all students were of the ceremony. The pause for reflection was very powerfull as the students and staff were asked to honour armed forces members who have died in the line of duty.

I am hopefull that days like today can continue to remind everyone of the sacrifices others have made for us, and to be moved by love's power to unite the living and the dead. In the end, I find myself reflecting (in faith and hope) on the following words of Oscar Wilde: "The mystery of love is greater than the mystery of death."

Lest we forget!

Take Care

Andrew Greco

RAISING GIRLS

Overview of this edition

Wednesday 23rd November

Senior and Prep Mass - Columba MPR 9:15am

Wednesday 14th December

END OF YEAR MASS - Iona Church 9:40am

All parents and friends are welcome to attend all scheduled masses above.

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NEXT Assembly

Friday 2nd December

2:20 pm

Multipurpose Room

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the prize window is…

…wait for it…

OPEN!

We just want to say thank you in a big way for being part of the School Fun Run and getting on-board the exciting mission of fundraising for Columba Catholic School!

And also a thank you to you for supporting your child through the whole adventure, and for helping them get ready for the big day recently.

And there’s one way we love to thank kids most of all: our prizes!

And yep, it’s time to break the news to your child: you’re now free to order their prizes. To do so, follow these steps:

Log in to your online fundraising page
Click ‘Order Prizes’
Choose from your selection
Wait patiently – they’ll be on their way

We hope you’ll have just as much fun as we will at the School Fun Run!

The memories, the laughter, the joy – and the special feeling of knowing that your fundraising makes a big difference in the Columba Catholic School community.

That’s something worth treasuring.

Hope you have a wonderful day and enjoy your prizes together.

NEXT SCHOOL EVENTS

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COMEDY NIGHT

Comedy Night in Bunyip BUY TICKETS HERE

https://comedyforacause.net/tc-events/ccps/

Saturday 19th NOVEMBER BUNYIP HALL

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On Friday 19th November we will celebrate our Grandparents Day.

We invite all grandparents and special friends to the day. Please see below for details. All grandparents and special friends will be welcomed to a morning tea in and around our Multi-purpose Room at 11am, adults only.

We will have guests from the Bendigo Bank, Men's Shed and Gazette joining us for the day to celebrate a donation and to promote our event.

Location - Columba School Basketball Courts

Arrive - 9:15am (Walk through gates)

Liturgy Celebration - 9:20am-10:00am

Grandparents and Friends visit classrooms - 10:00-11:00am

Morning Team Multi-purpose Room - 11:00am

Whole

School Athletics Day

We are so excited that we are able to finally have our school sports day this term!

Please mark next Tuesday 15th of November in your diaries!

We will require some parent helpers for the day. If you are able to help please email Kara Dedigama ASAP.

kdedigama@bunyip.catholic.edu.au

All students will be encouraged to wear a tshirt in their house colour for the day, if you are not sure of your child's house colour please check with your teacher or with Kara.

Second Hand Uniforms Available

Please consider picking up some second hand uniforms from the office if you need them. We have many lost jumpers, mostly grades Prep-4 sizes. Please contact the office to see what is available 56295933.

Items that are not collected will eventually need to be thrown away due to the excess so please see what you can grab, free of charge.

Garfield Christmas Festival

Date: Friday 16 December 2022

Time: 5.00pm – 9.00pm

Location: Garfield Main Street

There will be a street parade and local community groups, schools, a vintage car club and organisations all walking in the street parade. Columba will join in this year!

It starts at 7.00pm, followed by Santa’s arrival at 7.30pm.

Then fireworks at 9:00pm!