Open Classroom Evening
Open Classrooms are happening this afternoon from 3:30 to 5:30pm. You are warmly invited to come with your child to visit their classroom and share in the wonderful work that they have been doing this term. Although an Open Classroom is not the appropriate forum for a Parent-Teacher Interview, parents are always welcome to make an individual appointment any time they would like to discus their child’s progress.

Uniform
New girls’ uniform items are now in stock and can be ordered at the Uniform Shop or via Qkr. A gentle reminder to all about the importance of wearing the correct school uniform. I am aware that there are challenges for parents of senior students who have outgrown old uniforms and are moving on to High School soon; I invite anyone experiencing such problems to speak with me directly. 



Children’s Music Workshops
Last weekend 17 students participated in the Junior Fleadh music and dance workshops as part of the Irish and Celtic Music Festival and performed in a wonderful concert in the Lovat Chapel. This weekend there is another musical opportunity: the Bush Music Club runs a children’s group called the Saplings, and children interested in Australian folk music who play an acoustic instrument are invited to attend a free musical session on Sunday 22 September from 1:30 to 4:00pm. There is a flier with more information at the end of this newsletter.



Stage 3 Camp
My sincere thanks go out to Mrs Mel Allan, Mr Warren Ziebowski, Mrs Mandy Leahy, Mrs Jan Harvey, Ms Katrina Grace and Mrs Kassie Miller for taking time away from their own lives and families to attend camp with our Year 5 and 6 students. The camp was a wonderful experience, filled with fun, adventure and supported opportunities for students and teachers alike to step outside their comfort zones. I’m sure that most, if not all, of our campers slept soundly on Friday night.

Walkathon
At this Friday’s assembly the SRC will launch the 2019 Mt Carmel Walkathon, to be held on Friday 18 October, Week 1 next term. Sponsorship forms and notes seeking volunteers for a range of jobs on the day will be sent home this week; we are always grateful to those who can help us out on days such as this. Our fundraising efforts this year will go towards refurbishment of the Infants’ playground.

May God’s peace be in your families,