Latest News

The train has been delayed just outside Morwell.

Families, from today you are able to log into CDF Pay and pre order (purchase) a copy of the 2024 School Concert Let’s Get Started. From the snippets we have seen so far it looks incredible. Get in early to avoid missing out on your copy. There is a limited number we are able to sell so get in quick as once they are sold out that’s it. The concert will be sold and provided to families on a USB stick, you should be able to plug these straight into your TV or computer to watch it back. USBs will be distributed in the coming weeks.

Please note:

On CDF Pay it lists the pre orders of the concert as a DVD (with the previous concert's image). This is incorrect, in fact the concert will be provided to families on a USB stick. Apologies for any confusion. 

We would like to remind all school families to pay close attention to their driving and parking behaviour during drop-off and pick-up times.

In light of the tragedy that unfolded in Melbourne late last month it is worth everyone taking note of this accident so that we collectively do all we can to eliminate risk to our greatest asset, our children.

We ask that all parents especially pay close attention to where they are parking, taking note it is in a safe and legal place.  In particular the area between the two driveways is marked as 'No Standing' and therefore no cars should park there.

We thank you for your support in this matter.

To order please access: https://zoomkites.com.au/order/ Select: St Vincent's

The Year 3/4's will arrive soon after 2.00pm. Please contact the office if you are also collecting siblings.

Please update your child's medical information on PAM if needed, especially as we have camp and swimming this term.

The Year 3/4s have had a good run out of the city - Their updated arrival time is 4.10pm

I hope everyone had an easier night last night compared to Sunday.  From local reports it seems power has been restored to some homes so that is a positive.

The situation at school has not changed since yesterday.  We have all services operational so we intend to open as per usual.  

Again we ask families to notify the school via PAM if you decide to keep your children home due to your circumstances or for safety reasons.  

We encourage everyone to continue to exercise caution both around your homes and on the road.

Take care.

I hope all our families and your properties are safe and secure despite the extreme weather conditions that we are currently experiencing.
 
At this stage, the school will be open tomorrow if we can continue to have electricity, water and phone coverage.  If your family’s personal circumstances mean that your child cannot attend school tomorrow, please advise via PAM as you would for regular student absence.  If circumstances change overnight and any safety issues arise preventing the school from operating as per normal, we will advise in the morning via email.
 
Thank you for your cooperation today as our community navigated many challenges resulting from the extreme weather conditions over the past 24 hours. We will provide further updates as required via email and social media, but please do not hesitate to contact the school should you have any questions.

I wish everyone a safe night.  Please take care and prioritise your safety as we work our way through the next few days.

Good morning, I hope everyone is keeping safe in this awful weather.

We have conducted a check of the school site.  We presently have power, water and phones operating so we are able to open. There are multiple safety issues outside so there will be no access to the yard.  

Considering the weather conditions are not expected to improve this morning we understand that some families may not be in a position to safely travel to school.  We potentially may have staffing issues also due to road conditions.

If you decide to keep your children home as a precaution please complete the PAM attendance notification.

Importantly, stay safe.