Welcome back to school for Term 3. Great to see everyone back at school ready for a new term full of challenges and opportunities.

Mini Vinnies Winter Appeal

Thanks to the Mini Vinnies team and Di Brown for their promotion of the St Vincent De Paul Winter Appeal.  Your donations raised $843 which will be used by our local St Vincent de Paul group to support families in our community.

Congratulations

At the end of last term the Warrnambool Primary Performers showcased “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” This was the culmination of months of learning lines, choreography, auditions and rehearsals.  Congratulations to all of the children involved, particularly our St Joseph’s stars; Bodhi Harman, Roisin Hansford, Finn Davis, Sophie Furphy, Angus Smith, Charlie Bellman, Ella Carlin, Cara Carlin, Amelia Austin and Paddy Quinn.

Our Year Three and Year Four students went along to enjoy the show and support their friends and all the reviews that I have heard gave the show 5 stars. 

I really admire the commitment, courage and skill of all students who “put themselves out there” and challenge themselves like these actors have done.

Also, in the last week of term our School Football Team headed to Ballarat to play in the Regional Finals. This was an achievement in itself as the team had already progressed through the District and Division levels.  The team won all three games in the pool section to progress to the grand final which they also won.  This means that they now compete at the State Finals to be held later this term at Port Melbourne.  This is a terrific achievement by the team and I hope that they are proud of themselves.

I am also aware that many children participated in the dance and singing sections of the Eisteddfod during the holidays. Congratulations to everyone who “had a go” and to those who placed in their sections. Like the Primary Performers, these children are really getting out of his comfort zone and taking on challenges.

State Cross Country

Good luck to Noah Anderson, Molly McNeil, Lottie Wilkinson and Hugh Wright who all qualified to compete at the Victorian State Finals for cross country this Thursday in Yarra Valley.

Botanic Local Area Traffic Management Plan

Nicole Wood from Warrnambool City Council is planning (weather permitting) to be in the Botanic Gardens 3pm - 4pm on Thursday 20th July if anyone you would like to come and give feedback on the Botanic Local Area Traffic Management Plan.

Nicole will also set up a display at our assembly on 1st September for further consultation.

Further to Traffic Management

Please be mindful (particularly on wet days) to leave roundabouts clear whilst queuing for the loop. We have had some polite correspondence from motorists particularly in the mornings at the Bromfield/Botanic Roundabout.