This week we are learning about the season of Lent. On Shrove Tuesday we made pancakes to share.  On Ash Wednesday Mrs Leighton placed a cross on our heads with ashes.  Throughout Lent, we will focus on the importance of prayer and doing kind things for others, and we will be participating in Project Compassion to help people living in poverty.  ELC families are invited to donate.  Project Compassion boxes are located on the prayer table in each classroom and children will be able to contribute during morning class prayer.

We have begun the ReadY to Read literacy program and have focussed on strengthening listening skills and awareness of different sounds, including sounds from musical instruments. We explored the different parts of a book, including the title, front cover, and back cover.

Mystery Readers Wanted

We’re launching our Mystery Reader program, and we’d love for parents, grandparents, family and friends to be part of the fun. Sign up sheets are on the classroom doors. Bring along a favourite book to read to the class and remember not to tell your child that you’re coming —they love the surprise of having a loved one as the mystery reader!

Healthy Harold Excursion –Tuesday 11 March

The Stingrays and Turtles will catch the bus to St John Vianney’s on 11 March to meet their SJV buddies and participate in the Healthy Harold program.  The cost of $21.50 has been added to your fee statement.

St Jude’s Fete – Saturday 15 March

Our school fete is a great family day out and a wonderful opportunity to connect with the school community. We are currently seeking donations for the Plant Stall and Trash and Treasure. Donations can be dropped in the tub in the ELC foyer.

Calling Volunteers!

Many hands make light work and a great community.  To volunteer an hour or so of your time, please go to https://volunteersignup.org/FLHJM and go the ELC Hairspray stall (or any other stall you would like to volunteer for).

Calling all Bakers (and non-bakers)!

Please help make our Fete Cake Stall a success by contributing home baked goods.  If you’re not a baker, no-bake slices are very popular. Remember no fresh cream or items that require refrigeration. Please label all items with a list of ingredients and package items ready to sell.  See the fete section of the newsletter for more information.