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Hi Everyone,

The Ash Wednesday Mass is on this Wednesday (22nd) with Years 1 to 6 children attending, in Church, at 9:00am. Hope to see you there. A lovely reverence and energy are present at our masses. The more who can join us the better!

Another successful and enjoyable week draws to a close. The children are thriving in their classes, making friends, learning a lot about school, about each other, and about themselves. This school is their place, and what goes on in it is about making it a lovely environment, for them.

Keeping our place right is a shared responsibility. It affects all of us. It may sound challenging, but reminding people of the right thing to do on and around our campus makes a real difference. For example, parking! No school is immune to parking issues. So, patience with parking, the drive through, reminding people behind the wheel to be mindful and stick to the expectations of our community, all send a clear message about how we do things around here. If somebody is parking where they shouldn’t - on verges, in the Siena blue bays, in the drive through access, please call them on it. We all have a part to play. I have in the past (and will do so again if I have to!) published photos of cars parked in a way that they cause inconvenience, but the best reminders come from within our community. We want the place safe and in good shape. If together we do that, then we get the best outcome for our children.

Speaking with Rose last week - there looks like a lot of interest in the P&F Sundowner, which is great news! Hope to see you there.

Have a great weekend!

Mark

Our MJR award winners from this week are James F and Oliver F from 6C. They are recognised for displaying the MJR values at Holy Rosary on a daily basis.They displayed kindness and compassion to those around them. Congratulations!!

James and Oliver with Summer D our MJR/Pastoral Care Monitor

It’s that time of year again and the kids are already well into learning their routines for this year’s Edudance program. Concerts will be held in the Gym on the following dates:

Friday 31 March- Edudance Concert ‘Catherine’

Monday 3 April- Edudance Concert ‘Dominic’

Concerts commence at 2pm sharp and finish by approximately 2.30pm

More information regarding costumes will be posted to Seesaw closer to the concerts. We look forward to seeing you then.

Still to come:

• Fencing of the grassed area (STCA) in front of the re-acquired classrooms where Science is, thereby increasing play/breakout spaces
• Replacing the gate and fencing to the Kindy entrance from the Siena Parking area
• Installation of more security cameras will be completed next week

All School Fee Statements were emailed out to families yesterday. If you did not receive it, please contact the office or email hrsfinance@cewa.edu.au. A reminder that the Payment Option Form is required to be completed and returned by Tuesday 28 February.

Two of our staff are away with Covid, and while they were feeling a lot better earlier this week, the ‘thin red line’ was still present on the test, which meant a no show!

And it is evident that parents and guardians are taking the same precautions with their children, keeping them home if they are unwell - be it Covid or Gastro for example. While anecdotal conversations with people in other schools suggests we are certainly not alone with these ailments, the fact that you are keeping the children home until they are properly well, makes a huge difference to the spread of infection. On behalf of the community, we thank you so much for that understanding and support.

There is plenty available, please take a look at the outline below:

Sundowner

Just a note as we’ve been asked this a lot: Even if you can’t get to the Sundowner til later you can still order food as it’ll be kept in the warmers until you arrive.

The sooner orders are in the easier it is for us to get ourselves organised and prepared for a great night!!

Ordering site linked below…

Sundowner Raffle

Don’t forget we have some fab prizes on the night!! Thanks to the wonderful businesses below, who have donated some fantastic prizes and gift vouchers, which will be raffled off at the Sundowner. Tickets will be available upon entry. GOOD LUCK!!

1. Dimattina Coffee
2. The Table of us - Cookbook by Simone Agostino
3. Willow and Lace Clothing
4. The Jungle Body - Coastal, along with Flavour (Duncraig) and MKM Active
5. Floreat Fresh
6. Focus Hair Studio
7. Oh so deli
8. Skin and Beauty Woodlands
9. Bada Bing
10. Innaloo Florist
11. General Public
12. Folk & Merchant

We are looking forward to seeing you all there!!

Your P & F Committee

Mercedes College is hosting its Open Day on Tuesday 14 March.

This will be an immersive experience which will include a student-led tour of the College visiting specialised learning areas where prospective families will have the opportunity to meeting the various Heads of Learning.

Two sessions are available: 8.30am and 11am, and registrations are required in order for places to be secured:

https://www.mercedes.wa.edu.au/enrolments/open-morning/

Further Information about the College is available at https://www.mercedes.wa.edu.au/

2023 Term Dates and Student Free Days

Term 1 Wednesday 1 February - Friday 6 April
Monday March 6 West Australia Day

Tuesday March 7 (after Long Weekend)
Monday April 24
Tuesday April 25 ANZAC Day Public Holiday

Term 2 Wednesday 26 April - Friday 30 June
Tuesday June 6
Monday July 17
Tuesday July 18

Term 3 - Wednesday 19 July - Friday 22 September

Term 4 - Monday 9 October - Friday 8 December