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Dear Parents and Carers of Good Samaritan,
With the school year ending this week, I remain incredibly thankful to our parent community who continue to support us in proactive and constructive ways. Many people support the school each day. They do it selflessly and without any effort or expectation of accolades but I feel it is very important to mention just a few at this time of the year.
- To our P&F executive and those who voluntarily support the P&F, your continued support and encouragement for all that is done at Good Samaritan is very much appreciated.
- To our parents who partnered with us as we worked through remote learning together - without your continued commitment our students would not have experienced the success in learning that they did
- To Matisse Schettino and Christian Lopresti our 2021 School Captains; Noah Kennedy, Evie Purcell, Cohen Vazey, Emma Wells, Finley Cole and Mikayala Gaudiosi our 2021 Vice Captains - their commitment to the role and their school throughout the year has shown that they certainly have the qualities that our leaders of tomorrow will need.
- Thank you to our Year 6 students who are now ready to continue their educational journey into High School. I believe that each one of these students is leaving as a testament to Good Samaritan. They have been outstanding as our Year 6 leaders throughout 2021. A terrific group of Good Samaritan boys and girls.
- To our school support staff, both in the office and the classrooms - their commitment to their work and their diligence in ensuring that the school runs smoothly is quite extraordinary.
- To Bishop Brian and Fr Bernard Gordon - our appreciation of their support of the school is immeasurable. We are indeed blessed to have these men as the clergy of Good Samaritan.
- To our Good Samaritan teaching staff. These men and women come to work every day to offer every child in every lesson the opportunity to grow and succeed. They are a passionate group of individuals who have, throughout the year, strived towards the aim of assisting the our Good Samaritan boys and girls to move confidently forward.
- And lastly, but certainly not least, to you - the person reading this newsletter. Your interest in, and support of, the school and the Good Samaritan community is very much appreciated. We cannot effectively operate without strong community support.
I wish you every blessing for a peaceful and joy filled Christmas.
As we journey into the Christmas season, together with Jesus,
Toni Sillis
Principal
Wollongong & Fairy Meadow SVDP Conferences would like to sincerely thank the Good Samaritan school community for their ongoing & generous support of our annual Christmas Hamper drive.
The quality & quantity of items received & shared between the two Conferences went a long way to fulfilling our target of 70 plus substantial hampers for distribution to our disadvantaged clients who requested our assistance to bring a little joy & happiness to their lives at Christmas.
We, along with the families & individuals who receive our hampers, truly appreciate your support, especially in a year that has been particularly challenging for all.
Wishing all a joyful Christmas & New Year together with a truly relaxing & enjoyable holiday.
Best regards,
Larry Jennett & Bill Caruana
Presidents - Wollongong & Fairy Meadow SVDP Conferences
Today we farewelled Year 6 with a beautiful story entitled Be You. Our school community wishes our Year 6 students every success as they head into their high school years.
We share our wishes with you here:
Poppets Direct Schoolwear is now Good Samaritan’s official uniform supplier. Poppets are working hard to ensure that uniforms supply is ready for the new school year. It is important that parents understand that the supply of uniforms from overseas manufacturers has been slowed by the pandemic. We may experience some delay in some items of our uniform for this reason. Please be patient as Poppets work to provide the uniform for our students.
All items of the school uniform are compulsory. This includes the jumper, ribbons and socks - all of which make the uniform distinctive to Good Samaritan.
Please remember that when buying shoes for school that they are what is required within our uniform policy. Joggers that are predominantly white are to be worn for sport and fitness. They must be predominantly white and may be lace up or velcro. No slip on ‘Raben’ type shoes, indoor soccer boots or coloured joggers are to be worn. Pictorial examples of appropriate joggers are shown here.
Please note the change to Sports Days in 2022. All students will wear sports uniforms every Tuesday. Students will also wear sports uniforms for grade physical education lessons as indicated below.
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Tuesday |
All Sport K-6 |
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Wednesday |
Year 5 Physical Education Lessons Year 1 Physical Education Lessons Kindergarten Gold Physical Education Lessons |
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Thursday |
Year 6 Physical Education Lessons Year 2 Physical Education Lessons Kindergarten Blue Physical Education Lessons |
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Friday |
Year 4 Physical Education Lessons Year 3 Physical Education Lessons |
2021 has certainly been a year that we will remember for a whole variety of reasons. Our talented teachers, Mrs Nuttall and Mrs Bannnenburg led all the classes in the making of a magnificent banner. The children were all given a colourful rectangle upon which they sewed their name. The rectangles are arranged in grade order to mark the classes who have experienced an extraordinary year of education.
Parents need to be aware that Holy Spirit College enrolment applications for Year 7 2024 begin in Year 5. Applications open for Year 7 2024 on Monday February 2022. College Tours and Information Morning/Evening will be held on Thursday 24 February.
Below are important calendar dates for Holy Spirit College enrolment.
Changes to Lumen Christi Sacramental Program:
Below are 2 letters from Fr Bernard regarding the 2021 Sacramental Program for First Holy Communion (Sacrament of the Eucharist) & the 2022 Sacramental Program
2021 Sacrament of the Eucharist:
Dear Parents and Carers
Thank you for your patience as we navigate through the current COVID restrictions. It has become necessary to restructure the Lumen Christi Preparation Programme for the Sacrament of the Eucharist.
Bishop Brian has announced that with the easing of restrictions the Churches in the Wollongong Diocese will open when the population reaches the 80% vaccination target.
At Lumen Christi Catholic Parishes we value the health and safety of our parishioners. We understand the apprehension many may feel during these uncertain times.
Having considered all of the options available it has been decided to roll the First Communion Programme for 2021 into March of 2022.
The dates for the Eucharist Programme are as follows:
Eucharist Group from 2021
Term 1 (March) 2022
Session Parent Meeting 23/24 Feb 2022 SJV 6:30 pm
Session 1 9/10 March SJV 6:30 pm
Session 2 16/17 March SJV 6:30 pm
Session 3 23/24 March SJV 6:30 pm
Session 4 30/31 March SJV 6:30 pm
The First Communion Masses will be held on Saturday April 2nd and Saturday April 9th. Further confirmation of times will be available in March 2022.
You will receive reminder notification via email in February 2022 about the Eucharist Programme.
Yours in Christ
Fr Bernard Gordon
2022 Sacramental Program:
Dear Parents and Carers
Thank you for your patience as we navigate through the current COVID restrictions. It has become necessary to restructure the Lumen Christi Preparation Programme for the Sacraments for the remainder of 2021.
Bishop Brian has announced that with the easing of restrictions the Churches in the Wollongong Diocese will open for Mass when the population will reach the 80% vaccination target.
At Lumen Christi atholic Parishes we value the health and safety of our parishioners. We understand the apprehension many may feel during these uncertain times.
We greatly appreciate your patience however having considered all of the options available it has been decided to ask you to enrol your child in the Sacramental Programme for 2022.
Please mark this date in your diary for the 2022 Sacramental Programme Parent Meeting and enrolment evening on 29/30 June 2022 SJV 6:30 pm. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the commencement of this meeting.
You will receive further communication regarding the Sacramental Programme for 2022 in the New Year either through your child’s Catechist or through your school.
Yours in Christ
Fr Bernard Gordon
SCHOOL FEES
TERM 4 DATES:
December
- Wednesday 15 December - Last Day of Term 4 2021
TERM 1 2022 DATES:
January
- Friday 28 January - PUPIL FREE DAY/ Staff Return
- Monday 31 January - PUPIL FREE DAY /Staff Development Day
February
- Tuesday 1 February - Students Return
- Friday 4 February - Touch Football Trials
- Monday 7 February - Swimming Carnival
- Tuesday 8 February - Basketball & Tennis Trials
- February 18 February -Opening School Mass /Liturgy (COVID restrictions may apply )
March
- Eucharist Group 2021
- February 23/24 - Parent Meeting 2022 SJV 6:30 pm
- Eucharist Group from 2021
- Session 1 9/10 March SJV 6:30 pm
- Session 2 16/17 March SJV 6:30 pm
- Session 3 23/24 March SJV 6:30 pm
- Session 4 30/31 March SJV 6:30 pm
- March 28 -April 4 - Catholic Schools Week
May
- Thursday May 5 - Mother's Day Liturgy & Morning Tea (COVID restrictions may apply)
- Friday May 6 - Mother's Day Stall
June
- June 29/30-2022 Sacramental Programme Parent Meeting & enrolment evening 6.30pm SJV
July
- Friday July 22 - Grandparents & Great People Day
September
- Friday 2 September Father's Day BBQ Breakfast & Stall
- Wednesday September 14 - Feast of the Holy Cross - Feast Day 10 Years of Good Samaritan
- September 18-25 - UCI 2022 Road World Championships- Wollongong
The University of Wollongong LITTLE and EARLY LEARNING LABS, an academic and creative arts enrichment holiday program is open for applications. This is an academic and creative arts enrichment program designed for students who are motivated and passionate learners and performing excellently in their area of interest. These are for targeted students from Year 1 to 6. First-time applicants are required to demonstrate their suitability for the program.
Dates:
Little Learning Labs (Years 1 and 2): 10th – 12th January 2022
Early Learning Labs (Years 3 to 6): 17th – 21st January 2022
Venue: University of Wollongong (Wollongong campus only)
Applications close: Wednesday, 17th November 2021
For further information about workshops and the application process please visit our website, or contact the Learning Labs team via email at learning-labs@uow.edu.au.
School Travel 2022