Student Art Show

Jo Dunn on 11/10/2018

On Wednesday 10 October, our three-day Arts Festival began with the opening of the Student Art Show.  It was wonderful to see our families coming together to enjoy a joyous expression of our students’ creative energies. The best works from students across K-Y12 was on display along with craft activities, giant games, Music performances, Silent Statues, Performance Art, face painting and a delicious sausage sizzle!

In addition, throughout the evening artists young and old wrote a hopeful message which was hung on strings to form a heart. Hope Filled Hearts was an installation designed by Coordinator of Drama Miss Bethwyn Legg to inspire a community collaboration of art making centered around our Marist theme of Hope.

We were delighted to have our 2018 Artist in Residence Andy Quilty present on the evening who spoke about the highlights of the program and shared his wealth of knowledge to inspire our students to take risks with their work. Families also had the opportunity to view and purchase a number of pieces of work by Andy.

Congratulations to all students who received an award for both Visual Art and Digital Technologies. It was fantastic to celebrate this new generation of artists. A key element of the Arts Festival’s mission is to promote exposure to art and art education to the youth in our community. Please view the list of award winners here Student Art Awards

Thank you to all of the staff, parent and student volunteers who worked tirelessly to make the night such a success!

World Children’s Day Free Dress Day

Jo Dunn on 10/10/2018

The World Children’s Day Free Dress Mission fundraiser will be held on Wednesday 17 October. All students in PP-Y6 may wear free dress for a $2 coin donation. Appropriate footwear and sun smart hats are still required on this day. Money raised will go to http://www.catholicmission.org.au/about-us/history/childrens-mission

Lavalla Awards Ceremony

Jo Dunn on 01/10/2018

To recognise the hard work of our Years 3-6 students, a formal Awards Ceremony will take place on Tuesday 4 December in the Marist Auditorium.

We will acknowledge excellence in academics, sport, arts, behaviour, Christian character, competitions and more.

All Year 6 parents/guardians and parents/guardians of award recipients from Years 3-5 will be invited to attend the presentation.

Following the presentation, a morning tea for the Year 6 families will be held in the foyer of the Marist Auditorium.

Primary Pizza Pool Days

Jo Dunn on 01/10/2018

During Week 9, students in Years 3-6 will enjoy their Pizza Pool Day.

Year 3 – Tuesday 4 December
Year 4 – Wednesday 5 December
Year 5 – Thursday 6 December and
Year 6 – Friday 7 December

Important Information

School bathers are not required, however full sports uniform is to be worn to and from the pool. It is important that the students are sun smart and must wear a rash shirt and hat on the day.

All students may order a pizza, drink and ice-cream meal from Flexischools for $10.00. Please click here to order https://www.flexischools.com.au/

The activities will commence at 11.00am and conclude at 3.15pm. All students will be dismissed from the pool.

Christmas Celebration Evening

Jo Dunn on 01/10/2018

On Wednesday 28 November, families are invited to attend the annual Christmas Celebration for the Primary School being held on the Marcellin Oval. All Primary School students from K-6 will be involved. Pre Kindy families are also very welcome to attend however the children will not be performing on the night.

In keeping with the College’s compliance with Duty of Care and Risk Mitigation parents please be aware that this function is an alcohol free event.

Schedule

5.00pm – Families are encouraged to bring along blankets and a picnic dinner. Any deck chairs will need to be on the periphery of the area so as not to impede the vision for other families.
5.45pm – All students are to be at the oval and assemble in their designated class areas with their teachers.
6.00pm – Christmas Carols lead by year level units
7.00pm – Santa
7.15pm – Evening Concludes and parents collect their children from class teachers

Student Dress Requirements

Students in K-6 are to wear jeans, white T-shirt with tinsel halo (Red, Green, Gold or Silver) closed in shoes.

Parking

Please park in the car parks around the College, including the Marcellin Campus car parks. There is some street parking on surrounding roads, but please adhere to the parking signs.
The Lavalla Staff car park will be used by the College staff. Parents are asked not to park in this area.