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Columba Catholic Primary School Acknowledges the Bunurong Peoples’ of the Kulin Nation as Traditional Owners and Custodians and pay respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging.
Columba acknowledges the Bunurong’s continuing relationship to the land and waterways and respects that their connection and spiritual identity are maintained through ancient ceremonies, songlines, dance, art, and living culture.
We pay tribute to the invaluable contributions of the Bunurong and other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Elders who have guided and continue to guide our work.
- Current educational philosophies of the school and education
- Social, emotional and academic needs of each child
- A balance of social, emotional and academics in each grade cohort.
Each year teachers have conversations with children asking them about students who have a positive impact on their learning. We do not group our children by asking them to name their best friend/s as best friends does not always equate to best learning.
It is important that there is a collective understanding by both parents and children that being in the same class with their ‘best friends’ or social acquaintances outside of school is never a given.
Teachers always use their professional judgement on what they see each day within the cohort and, more importantly, the positive or negative impacts that friendships can have on an individual students learning.
As we approach the festive season, I am again thrilled to share a heartwarming opportunity for our school community to make a difference. This year, we are participating in the "St. Vincent de Paul Christmas in a Shoebox" campaign again, aiming to bring joy to those less fortunate.
I kindly ask you to consider donating generously to this meaningful cause. Your support will not only brighten someone's holiday but also teach our students the importance of compassion and giving.
As part of our Catholic Social Teaching, we encourage all students to care for everyone and support those who may need help in any way.
I am sure the Columba Community will once again come together to make this holiday season a truly special and impactful one for those in need.
Catholic Social Teaching
Thank you to the Bunyip Opp Shop for their kind donation of 5 x $100 grocery vouchers for families in need over the Christmas period. We cannot thank the team at the Opp Shop enough for their generous donation. We know it will go a long way to helping many families.
Christmas Cheer For Families
By Roman Kulkewycz
A new initiative by the Bunyip Community Op Shop to brighten Christmas for needy district families has seen the distribution of over 40 grocery vouchers each valued at $100. School Principals from Nar Nar Goon to Longwarry were invited to submit the number of vouchers required. To maintain dignity and anonymity, only the Principals were aware of the recipient families.
Bunyip Community Op Shop President, Mr.Tony Arrigo said that at a recent committee meeting it was agreed unanimously to trial this program. “ We wanted to give local needy families some extra cheer at Christmas this year and the best way we thought was to do it through the school Principals. We delivered the vouchers personally and were warmly received by each Principal.”
Friday 8th December 2:20pm
All of Grade Prep on Prayer
Multi-Purpose Room - All Families Welcome
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This Fortnight's Awards are for
Generosity
Well done to all our Award Winners!
Each fortnight we focus on one of our school values: Respect, Fairness, Generosity, Inspiration, Perseverance. We model and look for opportunities to teach our students values that underpin the way we believe we should live and interact with others and with our world.
Next assembly we will award students who have shown
Respect
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2023 Dates
Tuesday 5th December - Grade Prep 'Museum Expo'
Wednesday 6th December - Buddies Mass, gr prep & 6
Monday 11th December - Whole School Transition Day (find out grades for 2024)
Tuesday 12th December - Grade 6 Big Day Out Gumbya World
Tuesday 12th December - Grade 6 Graduation
Wednesday 13th December - Whole School End of year Mass at Iona Church
Wednesday 13th December - Reports published, check your email.
Friday 15th December - Last Day Students 2023, normal finish time.
2024 Dates
Pupil Free Days - NO STUDENTS 2024
Tuesday 20th February - PUPIL FREE DAY
Friday 15th March - 5/6 Students ONLY PUPIL FREE DAY
Thursday 18th April - PUPIL FREE DAY
Friday 26th April - PUPIL FREE DAY
Tuesday 11th June - PUPIL FREE DAY
Join Warragul Farmers' Market for the 2023 Warragul Kids' Farmers Market.
It is a fun after-school event that allows kids to connect and learn about where food comes from and the real-world experience of bringing it to the people.
Come along on Friday 1st December, between 4.00 pm -6.00 pm, at Civic Park Warragul opposite the West Gippsland Arts Centre.
There will be live music from local school children, kids’ activities including Fiddlesticks Performing Arts, face painting and most of all - kids with their unique stalls.
