From the Principal

God of goodness and mercy, Hear my prayer as I begin this Lenten journey with you. Let me be honest with myself as I look into my heart and soul, no>cing the >mes I turn away from you. Guide me as I humbly seek to repent and return to your love. May humility guide my efforts to be reconciled with you and live forever in your abundant grace. Transform me this Lent, heavenly Father. Give me the strength to commit myself to grow closer to you each day.

Amen.

Dear Parents,

Welcome to Week Four! This term is flying by.

I have been impressed with the way all of the students have se\led in so well to their classes, especially our li\le people in the early years classes. It is lovely to see everyone embracing new challenges and being so enthusiasDc with their learning.

I would also like to congratulate our Year 6 students for the exemplary way they have started the year as our school leaders. Yesterday I received le\ers from each of our Year 6’s outlining their leadership qualiDes and how these qualiDes will help them fulfil roles in our school ministries. I am looking forward our assembly on the 2 March where our leaders will be recognised and receive their leadership badges. Well done!

On Wednesday, we parDcipated in an Ash Wednesday liturgy at school with Father Ad. This signified the beginning of Lent. By praying, fasDng and giving alms, we are reminded of Jesus’ death and resurrecDon. Lent is an important Liturgical season in the Church.

I would like to thank everyone who a\ended our Welcome Back Picnic on Friday 10 February. It was a lovely way to meet many of you and a chance for our community to connect again. Special thanks also to our hard working P&F ExecuDve and their helpers who organised such a successful evening for us.

Pupil Free Day

Please note the change to our Pupil Free Day this term. Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond our control, this Pupil Free Day will now be on Monday 27th March. Staff will be parDcipaDng in professional development in Numeracy on this day.

Kindergarten Enrolments 2024

We are currently welcoming applicaDons for Kindergarten in 2024. If your child’s date of birth is between 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020, you can enrol your child/ren into our Kindergarten class for next year. Please contact the office for an enrolment pack. Current 3 Year Old Kindergarten students will also need to fill in a Kindergarten enrolment form. Kindergarten interviews will begin shortly.

We do have limited places in some of our Kindy to Year 6 classes for this year so if you know of any families who wish to join our Infant Jesus community, please encourage them to contact the office.

Updated Contact Details

If you have changed your details in the last twelve months, we would love to hear from you so that we can update our records. This includes;

- Phone number

- Email address

- ResidenDal address

Please email the office to update your details.

School Fees

School Fees went home at the end of Week Two. Please send back your payment plan ASAP if you have not already done so as these were due back on Monday.

If you have not received your fee statement, please check your junk/spam folder.

If you have any queries, please contact the office.

Infant Jesus Family

CongratulaDons to Evelyn Dwyer (PPW) and her family on the arrival of their newest family member Theo.

Have a wonderful week.

Mel Allen Principal