We are still providing RAT test kits to families. As of May 25th children bo longer need to test twice a week but DO NEED to test whenever symptoms appear.
IF A CLOSE CONTACT TEST POSITIVE YOU DO NOT HAVE TO ISOLATE BUT YOU MUST COMPLETE A RAT TEST EACH DAY AND WEAR A MASK.
We are very happy to provide RAT kits for you to be able to do this testing. Thank you
With borders opening and the arrival of colder weather, cases of influenza (the flu) are increasing throughout Victoria. Our community is at risk of higher rates of students and staff affected by the flu or COVID-19 this season.
What to do if your child gets sick
To help keep your child and our school community safe, please take the following steps if your child has any cold or flu-like symptoms:
COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccines are available free of charge to everyone aged 5 years and over in Australia.
It is important that children and young people have the best possible protection against the flu and COVID-19 by getting vaccinated.
Ensuring your children are protected against serious illness helps to protect everyone in our community, including older family members who may be at higher risk, along with younger children who can’t receive vaccinations yet.
You can book COVID-19 vaccinations through the COVID-19 hotline on 1800 675 398 or at a participating GP, pharmacy, or community health service.
Some local schools are also holding walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics on school grounds. Vaccination settings can be found at the Vaccine Clinic Finder.
Flu vaccination
Flu vaccination is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and over.
Some people are more at risk of complications from the flu and are eligible for free vaccination under the National Immunisation Program including:
Flu vaccinations can be booked through GPs and pharmacies, many of which can also provide COVID-19 vaccinations. If you would like more information about the flu vaccination, visit the Better Health Channel.
The St. Timothy's Walk-a-thon is back!
When: Thursday 16th June
Where: School Grounds.
Time: 12 midday -1:15
Followed by a special lunch.
We are asking children to seek sponsors (parents, grandparents, siblings, aunties, uncles, neighbours and special friends) to request donations for participating in a walkathon around the school grounds from 12 midday -1:15 on Thursday June 16th followed by a special lunch.
The children can walk, run, skip, hop, jump around the school grounds.
Any parent available to help with lunch would be appreciated.
We are hoping that the money raised will go towards buying new technology to replace existing equipment that has been in high demand over past two years so in need of updating.
Sponsor forms will be sent next week,
On Wednesday 25th May, students from Year 4- 6 (and those old enough in Year 3), will be participating in the North Box Hill Association Cross Country Championships.
Where: Ruffey Park Lake, 99 Victoria St, Doncaster East 3109.
Your child will be running 3000m (3km).
It will be a great opportunity for our students to participate in this competition. If your child is successful (in the Top 10) they will progress to the next round for further competitions.
Travel: We will travel to and from the venue by bus.
Time: Leaving school at approximately 11.30am and returning around 3:00pm.
What to bring: Students will need to bring lunch, a water bottle, a small towel and a raincoat.
What to wear: Students will need to be in full school sports uniform.
Voluteers: Volunteers must have a current working with children’s check, in order to meet Child Safety guidelines.
Spectators: Spectators are more than welcome to make your own way to the event.
Events: The order of events are as follows:
It is great to be able to get back to this wonderful event!
We are again excited to be able to access Sporting Schools funding to provide 4 weeks of Gymnsatics at St Stimothy's .
When: Friday 27th May, 3rd June 10th June and 17th June,
Time: 9-10 and 10-11am
What to wear: Sports Uniform
Our Year 6 led Assemblies ( with guests) are back this term.
When: Fridays
Time: 3 pm.
Parents are welcome to attend. Our Year 6 children are excited to have an audience. We would love to see parents at assemblies if they can fit into their busy schedules.
NAPLAN testing is almost completed. Due to the very high absence rates around schools, they have allowed up until next Friday 27th May to complete 'catch up' testing.
Saturday 21st May and Sunday 22nd May
Just like last week’s gospel, this passage also comes from the Last Supper discourse in the Gospel of John. Again, although its original context was pre-crucifixion, the language works in the post resurrection Easter season as we anticipate the celebration of the Ascension next week. This double purpose language is, of course, no accident. The gospel was written 60 or more years after the death and resurrection of Jesus and so the writer was consciously conveying the double meaning of ‘going away’: Jesus going to his death; and Jesus going back to the Father. But Jesus also promises his return in this speech. Continuing the double meaning, the gospel writer knew that Jesus had come good on his promise to return after his death and so conveys to the gospel audience, and to us, a sense of confidence and hope that the second promised return will also be fulfilled at the right time.
In the meantime, Jesus promises to send the Holy Spirit to the disciples and to the world. The Holy Spirit is to be the Advocate (the Paraclete) of the Father and the Son. The Holy Spirit performs a dual purpose: firstly, to carry on the teaching; and secondly, to continue to remind the believers of all that Jesus said and did. The action of the Holy Spirit continues in the world today – inspiring and teaching those who are open to hearing and keeping alive the memory of Jesus, his teaching and his compassion. We talk about being full of school spirit and team spirit but these feelings of loyalty and commitment are only a distant echo of what it is to be filled with the Holy Spirit.
Wednesday 25th May: Cross Country Year 4-6 ( and eligable Year 3)
Friday 27th May, 3rd June. 10th June & 17th June: Gymnastics
Monday - Friday May 31st - June 4 : Anne Maree Jones away Principal Profesional Developmet -Tasmania
Monday 13th June: Queens Birthday Long Weekend
Thursday 16th June: Walkathon
