Dear Parents, Teachers and Students,

Welcome to Term 4
A very warm welcome back to all our students, staff and families. I do hope that the two-week break was restful and enjoyable for everyone. A very special welcome back and congratulations to Miss Rootsey, who returns to Mt Carmel as Mrs Goode after her wedding towards the end of last term. 

"Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends." 1 Corinthians 13:7-8

Term 4 is always busy and I’m sure that this year will be no exception. There are a number of significant events coming up including Walkathon, the Boorowa Touch Football and Netball Carnival, a School Disco, the end of year Christmas Concert and our Year 6 Graduation, to name just a few.


Walkathon

Thank you to everyone who has returned their walkathon card. At this stage only around half of students have returned their cards and so far we have received a little over $6500 in donations and pledges. Our target this year is $10 000. Qkr has now been set up to receive Walkathon payments too. I ask that all families return their cards tomorrow so that we can let students know if they have raised enough for their Crazy Hair Day reward and so that I know whether or not to bring the clippers...



Kindergarten Orientation
Kinder Orientation for 2020 commences next week on Wednesday 23 October from 9:30am to 12:30pm for three consecutive Wednesdays. New Kinders will need to bring a hat, a water bottle and something to eat for recess. On Wednesday 6 November we will hold a K-2020 Parent Information Evening in the Lacey Library to provide specific information and answer questions about starting school. 


Transition to High School
Term 4 is a very exciting, and sometimes nervous, time for our Year 6 students as they prepare for the move to High School. Most schools have transition/orientation days this term and I encourage all students to take advantage of these. Next Monday we will have a guest speaker from Headspace visiting our Year 6 students to discuss self-care and managing emotions in times of transition. 

May God’s peace be in your families,