Welcome to term 3!

The ELC Holiday Program included opportunities for leisure as well as options to engage in structured activities and experiences. The children were engaged with science experiments such as the Arctic Animals, Lava Lamps, Fizzy Eggs and Volcano. The Teddy Bears Picnic was also a hit as the children brought in their own special teddy bears. Other favourites were the Bricks incursion, the new obstacle course equipment, and Aboriginal symbol sponge painting at our outdoor tunnel area.

On our MasterChef day, we tried three different foods. Curry sausages (recipe from the Callaghan family) and coconut roti were our lunch, and we tried sweet spinach cake for afternoon tea.  We would like to create an ELC cookbook full of families’ tried and tested recipes. If you have a family favourite, please send the recipe to the office or give it to one of the staff.

If you have any feedback about the holiday program, please email the team at elc.stjudes@cg.catholic.edu.au.

Lobster Teacher

We welcome Isabella ‘Bella’ Madaffari to the team. Isabella comes to us with a passion to teach in Early Childhood. She is very excited to meet you all over the coming weeks.

Gymnastics

We have had such positive feedback about the Term 2 Gymnastics program and requests to run a second program. Can you please indicate on the sheet near the sign in/out iPads your preference for a Gymnastics program for Term 4.

COVID-19 adjustment and changes

Thank you for your understanding and support during these challenging times. Please note: only 6 adults (over 16yrs) can be in the foyer area at any one time. Please ensure you are maintaining 1.5m distance at all times.

St John Vianney’s Athletics Carnival

Due to wet weather, the SJV athletics carnival originally set for Term 2 was postponed. It has been rescheduled for Friday 30 July. Please return the permission note ASAP.

Family reflection sheets

Thank you for taking the time to complete the family reflection sheets that were in your child’s portfolios.  Your feedback continues to inform our programs and practices.

Fees

The fee statement sent today includes the $65 Term 3 Resource Fee.  Payment is due next Friday 23 July.