Dear Parents and Carers

We congratulate our Year 6 students, who along with students from St Patrick's and the Catechist Program, received the Sacrament of Confirmation conferred by Bishop Greg at the Mass on Saturday at St Patrick's Church. We pray for the confirmed as they become full members in their Catholic life and mission. Thank you to the families and staff involved in this special time of the student's life.

Our School Colour Fun Run continues to raise funds for our school, having reached the next target of $15,000, the top 10 fundraisers will have the opportunity to throw cream pies  at Ms Staindl.  Thank you to all the familes and friends who are supporting this fundraiser.  It will culminate with the Colour Run on Friday 12 September.  This will take place at 2.10pm in the afternoon. 

To take part safely in the colour run, all students must wear:

• A plain white t-shirt (for the best colour effect)

• Old shorts/leggings or bottoms

• Runners/joggers (colour washes out easily from shoes and cotton clothing)

Please note: Students not dressed appropriately will not be able to participate. We cannot be responsible for damage to school uniforms. We recommend using older clothes or even a cheap set from an op shop.

Students from year 5 and 6 represented St Clare's at the senior Hoop Time event at Cardinia Life on Tuesday.  While they are not progressing through to the next level, there was much learnt through their opportunity to compete against a range of other local schools.

Today we had about 50 students represent St Clare's at the SSV Toomuc Valley District Athletics Carnival.  We are very proud of their efforts and look forward to hearing all about their experiences.

Our last day of Term 3 is Thursday 18 September.  Students will be dismissed at normal time of 3.10pm.  This is also our Annual Footy Colours and Hot Dog Day.  Don't forget to place the hot dog orders via CDFpay.  Orders close at 5pm on Tuesday 9 September. 

As previously advised our 2025 School Concert will occur on Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 October at Bunjil Place in Narre Warren.  There is information further in the newsletter regarding costumes.  The finer details for ticketing are currently being sorted and once the information is available we will share that with everyone.

On Thursday 4 and Friday 5 September we will hold "Dads and Donuts". Dads and/or Father figures are invited to join us from 8.30am until 9.30am for donuts and a visit to their child's class.  To assist with catering and numbers we have split it over 2 days with surnames A to K on Thursday 4 September and surnames L to Z on Friday 5 September.  If you are unable to make your designated day it is OK to attend the alternate day.

We hope everyone has a lovely Father's Day on Sunday and has the opportunity to create lovely memories.