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25.01.2022 National Walk Safely to School Day is today! While the event can't go ahead in Victoria due to Stage Three and Four restrictions, the event's objectives are a timely reminder to all children and adults that walking regularly significantly improves physical and mental health and general well-being. Its vital children remain physically active - every day - and walking regularly is the best exercise. ... Try walking around the block, in the park, up and down the stairs, to the shops and with your dog (if you have one). But remember, until they are ten, children must ALWAYS hold an adult's hand when crossing the road. https://facebook.com/events/s/national-walk-safely-to-school/286486872409533/?ti=as

23.01.2022 *UPDATED INFORMATION* An email has been sent out to parents that contains important information for next week. Please read this and the attached letter carefully and follow the instructions as outlined. Thank you for your cooperation and patience. Liz O'Loughlin

23.01.2022 It's "World Teachers' Day 2020" on Friday 30th of October and we would like to say a BIG thank you to all the staff of St Laurence's for their hard work and dedication! You can view a message from Maria Kirkwood, Director of Catholic Education for the Diocese of Sale here: https://www.ceosale.catholic.edu.au/world-teachers-day

20.01.2022 ~ GO GIRLS CYBER EDITION ~ On Tuesday October, 13th a group of Grade 5/6 girls were privileged to be able to take part in Go Girl’s Cyber event. Run each year by Deakin University, COVID restrictions provided our girls with a unique opportunity to participate in this inspiring event. The event began with cyber safety, but also a brilliant suggestion for setting yourself up to create a positive digital footprint to assist the girls in their future study and career pursuits. T...he girls were then sent to virtual google meets with their assigned speaker - we had 3 groups in total each hooked into a different guest speaker. The girls were exposed to the expertise of a variety of women who are top in their fields. Guest speakers included women who work on the international space station, work for google, criminal investigation and other fields. The girls had opportunities to ask questions of their speaker. Although many were unsure what to expect and were not even sure they would like it, we are so proud of the girls for grabbing this opportunity with both hands. To be honest I was expecting something a little more boring and not as interactive . I was thinking it would be boring I wasn’t expecting for it to be as interactive as it was and to be honest I was sort of expecting it to be boring!! But it definitely wasn’t!! Afterwards the feedback from the girls was exceptionally positive, with many not realising how intertwined cyber skills are to almost all career choices. ‘That lots of jobs are to do with IT not just jobs that are mainly IT. That you don’t have to be great at math to get a job in tech ! We are grateful to Deakin University for proving this wonderful event and hope that now it has worked remotely our girls might have this opportunity again. Special thanks to Mrs Piasente for her assistance on the day and to Miss Arthur for her tech support for this event. ~

20.01.2022 - ST VINCENT DE PAUL CHRISTMAS APPEAL - Just a reminder tomorrow is the last day donations will be accepted. Thank you to all that have been generous to donate.

19.01.2022 While most children are learning remotely, Mr Hughes and Mr Bainbridge have been busy The old sandpit is back in action and a new one is currently being built for junior levels. We can't wait to see the children using their imaginations.

18.01.2022 Digital Care Packs to Support kids through COVID-19 and Beyond from Smiling Mind https://www.smilingmind.com.au/kids-care-packs

17.01.2022 Preps have been learning about 3D shapes. Look at their great creations using a cylinder. We are so proud of our Preps and the stories that they are writing at home.

16.01.2022 COIN TRAIL FUNDRAISER #KINDSCHOOLS There was much excitement leading up to the Youth Off The Streets Kind Schools coin trail challenge last week to see who had the longest trail. With the Room B taking out the competition with the longest line and Room C having the most valuable line. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the senior #kindschools Youth Off The Streets coin trail fundraiser for this wonderful Charity. We managed to raise an amazing total of $1031.50.... Why were we raising money for Youth Off The Streets? As part of the religion program in 5/6 we have been looking at those less fortunate than ourselves and searching for a practical way in which we can contribute to better opportunities for those less fortunate than us. The 5/6 students identified the homeless of our community, especially the youth. Youth Off The Streets is a non-denominational community organisation working for disadvantaged young people who may be homeless, drug dependent and/or recovering from abuse. Youth Off The Streets supports these young people as they work to turn their lives around and overcome immense personal trauma such as neglect, physical, psychological and/or emotional abuse. It is their goal that these young people will leave our care drug free, with a high school education, living skills and a full-time or part time job in hand. Since opening in 1991, Youth Off The Streets has grown from a single food van delivering meals to young homeless people on the streets of Kings Cross to a major youth specific agency offering a full continuum of care through delivery of a wide range of services. Their 35 services include aboriginal programs, crisis accommodation, alcohol and other drug services, counselling, accredited high schools, outreach and residential programs. Volunteers support us every step of the way. Father Chris Riley's Youth Off The Streets, together with the money raised from our schools coin challenge, hope to change the lives of 47,000 homeless young people in Australia who experience neglect, abuse or sleep rough outdoors. Every young person deserves to feel safe and supported and that's why we're reaching out to you for help.

15.01.2022 St Laurence has a few mischievous elves running around at the moment Can you spot an elf hiding on our playground?

14.01.2022 ENROLMENTS NOW OPEN! Visit our website for more information www.stlleongatha.catholic.edu.au OR contact our office 5662 2192

14.01.2022 Storytime with Mrs Browne Book: There's a hippopotamus on our roof eating cake

14.01.2022 CHRISTMAS CARD COMPETITION WINNER FOR ST LAURENCE'S Each year, students from all over the Diocese submit a Christmas Card design to be used by DOSCEL should their entry be successful. Each school receives a best in school award as well. Congratulations to Elizabeth Hoekstra who received a top 10 entry for the Diocese and the St Laurence's best entry. Well done Elizabeth and to all our entrants.

13.01.2022 Storytime with Mrs Browne Book: The Gruffalo

13.01.2022 We look forward to seeing all students back tomorrow (Monday 5th October). We hope you’ve all had a lovely break! Please remember all students will need their hats this term and please refer to the return to school letter in regards to following our school protocols during these unprecedented times.

11.01.2022 Today is R U OK day. Please check in on each other and yourself. Remember, it is OK not to be OK. https://youtu.be/erHLP29tzPE

10.01.2022 Important information for SCHOOL PHOTOS: Thursday 12th - OUT OF UNIFORM DAY FOR STUDENTS in order to have clean clothes for school photos on Friday. Friday 13th - SCHOOL PHOTO DAY - ALL students are to wear sports uniform (white polo, blue shorts/trackpants and sports runners). ... All info for ordering can be found on PAM.

09.01.2022 Remote learning can be fun!! Preps have been exploring other cultures, and have been learning a lot about India. Mrs Browne, Miss Pouw and the 3 Preps on site enjoyed cooking and eating some Indian food, while the Preps at home were asked to also cook with their families.

09.01.2022 Click here to view our updated School Information pack. https://www.stlleongatha.catholic.edu.au/enrolment

08.01.2022 This Friday (30th October) is "Day for Daniel" day. All students can wear a touch of red to show support.

07.01.2022 VICTORIAN LOCKDOWN As you may be aware Daniel Andrews has announced a state lockdown for 5 days for Victoria. We are waiting to receive information from DOSCEL as to how schools will operate next week. As soon as we receive information we will pass this on to our families. ... Kind regards, Liz O'Loughlin

07.01.2022 JUNIOR ATHLETICS Friday 4th December, saw the running of the Junior Athletic Sports on our school oval. Unfortunately COVID19 restrictions prevented parents from attending much to everyone's disappointment. Without parental help, grade 6 students from the leadership teams manned and operated the events with staff taking students around to the different activities. This worked really well with the senior boys and girls taking their roles very seriously and they demonstrated in...itiative and leadership in successfully managing their particular events. The junior pupils were full of enthusiasm and applied themselves wholeheartedly to each event. They are to be congratulated for their efforts and sportsmanship - well done. The school was very happy to be able to go ahead with the sports in a year where most things have had to be cancelled. Results: Coyne (Blue) 178.5 pts, Phelan (Red) 172.5 pts, Reardon (Gold) 160.4 pts. We would like to extend a huge thank you to Mr Hughes, who always goes above and beyond for our students.

06.01.2022 REMINDER ~ END OF TERM ~ EARLY DISMISSAL Tomorrow, Friday the 18th September is the end of Term 3. It will be a 1.55pm finish time. Buses will run at this time.... Children onsite must be picked up by 2.15pm please.

04.01.2022 What a challenging, difficult and emotional time it has been this past term. We were all put in a position we so desperately did not want to be in....back to remote learning, back to not seeing our loved ones and back to missing out on important events in our lives. The staff at St Laurence's wish to thank all our families for hanging in there and getting the job done again, under such overwhelming circumstances. We wish to thank our dedicated staff for their continued e...nthusiasm and dedication. Wishing you all a very happy, safe holiday break. We can't wait to see you all back at St Laurence's next term. Liz O'Loughlin Principal

04.01.2022 Check out our brand new banners on Brumley and Ogilvy Street! 2021 Enrolment information can be found on our website https://www.stlleongatha.catholic.edu.au/ OR by calling 5662 2192

03.01.2022 *15/2 - UPDATED INFORMATION* The following letter has been emailed out to St Laurence families: I would like to let you know about how our school will be operating for the next few days during this period of state lock down.... We will do all we can to support the wellbeing of our students and families at this uncertain time. Please take the opportunity in this lovely weather to have some family time if possible. This could include: cooking, reading, helping in the garden or on the farm, playing board games, riding bikes, walking and other exercise. It is Shrove Tuesday tomorrow so pancakes could be on the menu! We will also be sending some suggested learning activities that your child may engage with tomorrow and Wednesday. This will be sent out by the end of the school day. This learning does not require submission. Although it is short notice, we are going to conduct phone parent/teacher interviews tomorrow and Wednesday afternoons from 12 pm until 3.30 pm. Bookings will be open this afternoon on PAM. Please don’t be concerned if this is too short a notice for you as we will make alternative arrangements TBC. If you have any concerns please contact your child’s teacher or myself via email. Take care, stay safe and hopefully we will resume as usual on Thursday. Kind Regards, Liz O'Loughlin

03.01.2022 FRENCH DAY French Day offers students an opportunity to use language learned during the year in a meaningful and purposeful way. Our students worked very hard in the lead up to French Day this year, learning or revising French, learning songs, and new games using French as their main language. Activities were restricted to their own classrooms, with Grade 5 and 6 students preparing and running each of the activities. The fives and sixes are to be commended for the very profes...sional way they conducted themselves, the care they took in preparing the items used on the day and for keeping students in the French Language. The junior and middle classes worked very hard to learn the language they need to play games and earn their credit cards in order to buy things. The students enjoyed Flemming's Berries' waffles and sorbet and everyone enjoyed the film 'A Monster in Paris'. I look forward to next year's French Day, when hopefully, parents can come again and participate. Merci to all those who helped to make it such a special day. Cordialement Mme Gatehouse

02.01.2022 What a fantastic first day back for Term 4! The new basketball rings and sandpit were enjoyed by all.

01.01.2022 Daniel Andrews has made an announcement regarding the changing of restrictions. Further information will be released by the school regarding the remainder of the school week, including any swimming events.