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Term One Week Eight
Bunnings BBQ
Thank you to Serena for organising the Bunning BBQ held last weekend. Our appreciation also goes to all of the wonderful volunteers who successfully ran the Bunnings BBQ over the weekend and also to the families who supported us by stopping in a buying a sausage.
Uniform Shop and Icy Poles for remainder of Term 1
Icy Poles will not be sold for the remainder of Term 1, thank you to the volunteers who have sold Icy Poles through the Term. Icy Poles will again be on sale during Term 4.
The Uniform Shop will not be opened during the normal times for the remainder of Term 1. We will be filling orders via the office, if you need any uniform supplies ahead of next term, please complete an order form and return it to the office. We will then notify you when your order is ready for collection.
Please note that there will be a transition period from summer to winter uniform at the beginning of Term 2.
Thank you to Serena for organising the Bunning BBQ held last weekend. Our appreciation also goes to all of the wonderful volunteers who successfully ran the Bunnings BBQ over the weekend and also to the families who supported us by stopping in a buying a sausage.
Uniform Shop and Icy Poles for remainder of Term 1
Icy Poles will not be sold for the remainder of Term 1, thank you to the volunteers who have sold Icy Poles through the Term. Icy Poles will again be on sale during Term 4.
The Uniform Shop will not be opened during the normal times for the remainder of Term 1. We will be filling orders via the office, if you need any uniform supplies ahead of next term, please complete an order form and return it to the office. We will then notify you when your order is ready for collection.
Please note that there will be a transition period from summer to winter uniform at the beginning of Term 2.

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Hot Cross Bun Drive
There is still time to get your Hot Cross Bun Orders in.
Orders need to be back to the school office with full payment by Friday the 20th March and they will be delivered ready to go home on Friday the 27th March (last day of term 1)
If you missed getting an order form and would like to order some yummy hot cross buns please call into the office to collect. Thank you to Baker’s Delight Sebastopol and the Darbin family for their support.
Easter Raffle
We are holding our very popular Easter Raffle again this year.
It would be greatly appreciated if all families could donate 1 item for the raffle. This could be an Easter Egg, basket or an ornament. Any donation large or small will enable us to have many wonderful prize opportunities.
We thank all families for their continued support of our annual raffle which will be drawn this Friday 20th March.
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There is still time to get your Hot Cross Bun Orders in.
Orders need to be back to the school office with full payment by Friday the 20th March and they will be delivered ready to go home on Friday the 27th March (last day of term 1)
If you missed getting an order form and would like to order some yummy hot cross buns please call into the office to collect. Thank you to Baker’s Delight Sebastopol and the Darbin family for their support.
Easter Raffle
We are holding our very popular Easter Raffle again this year.
It would be greatly appreciated if all families could donate 1 item for the raffle. This could be an Easter Egg, basket or an ornament. Any donation large or small will enable us to have many wonderful prize opportunities.
We thank all families for their continued support of our annual raffle which will be drawn this Friday 20th March.
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Term One Week Six

Uniform Shop
The Uniform Shop is open Tuesday 8:30 - 9:00am and Thursday 3:00 - 3:30pm, or you can complete an order form available at the school office.
Thank you to our volunteers for the coming weeks:-
Thurs 05/03 – Racheal Brown and Melinda Toye
Tues 10/03 – Melissa Constable and Eliza Hopkinson
Thurs 12/03 – Lisa Hill and Karen Horsburgh
Tues 17/03 – Melinda Watt and Jess Ryall
Thurs 19/03 – Rachel Murnane and Abby Harrop
Icy Poles
During Terms 1 and 4 icy poles are on sale during second break for $1.00. (Lemonade, raspberry and cola flavours)
Students in Foundation, Grades 1 and 2 all place their orders with classroom teachers in the morning, icy poles are then handed out at the start of break 2. Children Grades 3-6 line up and buy their icy poles in the hall kitchen.
Thank you to our volunteers for their support!
Friday 06/03/2020 – Briony Cleveland and Melinda Watt
Friday 13/03/2020 – Carmen McTigue and Cara McAloon
Friday 20/03/2020 – Ange Webber and Kate Martin
Hot Cross Bun Drive
Once again we are running our Hot Cross Bun drive. Order forms have been sentast week with each family and we would like to thank the Darbin Family from Bakers Delight Sebastopol for once again supporting the school with a donation from every packet sold will be donated back to the school.
Orders need to be back to the school office with full payment by Friday the 20th March and they will be delivered ready to go home on Friday the 27th March (last day of term 1)
If you missed getting an order form and would like to order some yummy hot cross buns please call into the office to collect.
Thank you for your continued support
The Uniform Shop is open Tuesday 8:30 - 9:00am and Thursday 3:00 - 3:30pm, or you can complete an order form available at the school office.
Thank you to our volunteers for the coming weeks:-
Thurs 05/03 – Racheal Brown and Melinda Toye
Tues 10/03 – Melissa Constable and Eliza Hopkinson
Thurs 12/03 – Lisa Hill and Karen Horsburgh
Tues 17/03 – Melinda Watt and Jess Ryall
Thurs 19/03 – Rachel Murnane and Abby Harrop
Icy Poles
During Terms 1 and 4 icy poles are on sale during second break for $1.00. (Lemonade, raspberry and cola flavours)
Students in Foundation, Grades 1 and 2 all place their orders with classroom teachers in the morning, icy poles are then handed out at the start of break 2. Children Grades 3-6 line up and buy their icy poles in the hall kitchen.
Thank you to our volunteers for their support!
Friday 06/03/2020 – Briony Cleveland and Melinda Watt
Friday 13/03/2020 – Carmen McTigue and Cara McAloon
Friday 20/03/2020 – Ange Webber and Kate Martin
Hot Cross Bun Drive
Once again we are running our Hot Cross Bun drive. Order forms have been sentast week with each family and we would like to thank the Darbin Family from Bakers Delight Sebastopol for once again supporting the school with a donation from every packet sold will be donated back to the school.
Orders need to be back to the school office with full payment by Friday the 20th March and they will be delivered ready to go home on Friday the 27th March (last day of term 1)
If you missed getting an order form and would like to order some yummy hot cross buns please call into the office to collect.
Thank you for your continued support

Easter Raffle
We are holding our very popular Easter Raffle again this year.
It would be greatly appreciated if all families could donate 1 item for the raffle. This could be an Easter Egg, basket or an ornament. Any donation large or small will enable us to have many wonderful prize opportunities.
Raffle tickets will be sent home next week, tickets are $1.00 each.
The draw will take place at assembly Friday 20th March.
We thank all families for their continued support of our annual raffle.
Scholastic Book Club
Issue 2 catalogue has been sent home with children, orders are due back no later than Wednesday 11th March. No late orders will be accepted.
The easiest way to place your order is via the LOOP App (details below)
We are holding our very popular Easter Raffle again this year.
It would be greatly appreciated if all families could donate 1 item for the raffle. This could be an Easter Egg, basket or an ornament. Any donation large or small will enable us to have many wonderful prize opportunities.
Raffle tickets will be sent home next week, tickets are $1.00 each.
The draw will take place at assembly Friday 20th March.
We thank all families for their continued support of our annual raffle.
Scholastic Book Club
Issue 2 catalogue has been sent home with children, orders are due back no later than Wednesday 11th March. No late orders will be accepted.
The easiest way to place your order is via the LOOP App (details below)
Term One Week Four
Uniform Shop
The Uniform Shop is open Tuesday 8:30 - 9:00am and Thursday 3:00 - 3:30pm, or you can complete an order form available at the school office.
Thank you to our wonderful team of volunteers, as some of our volunteers have moved on to high school, we are hopeful of some new people interested in assisting in the Uniform Shop. In particular we are in URGENT need of more helpers on Tuesday mornings.
All new volunteers will be paired with a current helper. If you are interested in volunteering in the Uniform Shop, please contact the office office@scballarat.catholic.edu.au
Thank you to our volunteers for the coming weeks:-
Thurs 20/02 – Melinda Watt and Abby Harrop
Tues 25/02 – Tash Bryant and Melinda Watt
Thurs 27/02 – Melinda Watt and Karen Stowe
Tues 03/03 – Emily Wallis and Lacey Askwith
Thurs 05/03 – Racheal Brown and Melinda Toye
Icy Poles
During Terms 1 and 4 icy poles are on sale during second break for $1.00. (Lemonade, raspberry and cola flavours)
Students in Foundation, Grades 1 and 2 all place their orders with classroom teachers in the morning, icy poles are then handed out at the start of break 2. Children Grades 3-6 line up and buy their icy poles in the hall kitchen.
Thank you to our volunteers for their support!
Friday 21/02/2020 - Abby Harrop and Megan Vila Pouca
Friday 28/02/2020 – Eliza Hopkinson and Jo Barlow
Friday 06/03/2020 – Briony Cleveland and Melinda Watt
Lunch Orders
On Fridays Bodega Cafe supply the school with lunch orders. If you would like to place an order please clearly write your child's name, class and order on a brown paper bag. Please place you cash payment into the bag (correct money is preferable as children can easily misplace change). If your child has an allergy please clearly write this on the bag so the cafe staff know to prepare the food separately.
Please find below the 2020 Lunch Order price list, there has been some changes to prices and items.
The Uniform Shop is open Tuesday 8:30 - 9:00am and Thursday 3:00 - 3:30pm, or you can complete an order form available at the school office.
Thank you to our wonderful team of volunteers, as some of our volunteers have moved on to high school, we are hopeful of some new people interested in assisting in the Uniform Shop. In particular we are in URGENT need of more helpers on Tuesday mornings.
All new volunteers will be paired with a current helper. If you are interested in volunteering in the Uniform Shop, please contact the office office@scballarat.catholic.edu.au
Thank you to our volunteers for the coming weeks:-
Thurs 20/02 – Melinda Watt and Abby Harrop
Tues 25/02 – Tash Bryant and Melinda Watt
Thurs 27/02 – Melinda Watt and Karen Stowe
Tues 03/03 – Emily Wallis and Lacey Askwith
Thurs 05/03 – Racheal Brown and Melinda Toye
Icy Poles
During Terms 1 and 4 icy poles are on sale during second break for $1.00. (Lemonade, raspberry and cola flavours)
Students in Foundation, Grades 1 and 2 all place their orders with classroom teachers in the morning, icy poles are then handed out at the start of break 2. Children Grades 3-6 line up and buy their icy poles in the hall kitchen.
Thank you to our volunteers for their support!
Friday 21/02/2020 - Abby Harrop and Megan Vila Pouca
Friday 28/02/2020 – Eliza Hopkinson and Jo Barlow
Friday 06/03/2020 – Briony Cleveland and Melinda Watt
Lunch Orders
On Fridays Bodega Cafe supply the school with lunch orders. If you would like to place an order please clearly write your child's name, class and order on a brown paper bag. Please place you cash payment into the bag (correct money is preferable as children can easily misplace change). If your child has an allergy please clearly write this on the bag so the cafe staff know to prepare the food separately.
Please find below the 2020 Lunch Order price list, there has been some changes to prices and items.
Term One Week Two
Uniform Shop
The Uniform Shop is open Tuesday 8:30 - 9:00am and Thursday 3:00 - 3:30pm, or you can complete an order form available at the school office.
Thank you to our wonderful team of volunteers, as some of our volunteers have moved on to high school, we are hopeful of some new people interested in assisting in the Uniform Shop.
All new volunteers will be paired with a current helper. If you are interested in volunteering in the Uniform Shop, please contact the office office@scballarat.catholic.edu.au
The uniform shop cannot exist without the work of our volunteer parents, we are currently light handed and looking for some new people to take assist, the more people we can have helping out the easier it is for all. If you feel you could find some time to spare this term to help out, please contact the office, new volunteers are always paired with an experienced member to assist on the day. The uniform shop is open 8.30 - 9.00am Tuesday mornings and 3.00 - 3.30pm Thursday afternoons.
Icy Poles
During Terms 1 and 4 icy poles are on sale during second break for $1.00. (Lemonade, raspberry and cola flavours)
Students in Foundation, Grades 1 and 2 all place their orders with classroom teachers in the morning, icy poles are then handed out at the start of break 2. Children Grades 3-6 line up and buy their icy poles in the hall kitchen.
Thank you to our volunteers for their support!
Friday 07/02/2020 - Karen Stowe and Virginia Wilson
Friday 14/02/2020 - Kristy Pitt and Casey Landrigan
Friday 21/02/2020 - Abby Harrop and Megan Vila Pouca
The Uniform Shop is open Tuesday 8:30 - 9:00am and Thursday 3:00 - 3:30pm, or you can complete an order form available at the school office.
Thank you to our wonderful team of volunteers, as some of our volunteers have moved on to high school, we are hopeful of some new people interested in assisting in the Uniform Shop.
All new volunteers will be paired with a current helper. If you are interested in volunteering in the Uniform Shop, please contact the office office@scballarat.catholic.edu.au
The uniform shop cannot exist without the work of our volunteer parents, we are currently light handed and looking for some new people to take assist, the more people we can have helping out the easier it is for all. If you feel you could find some time to spare this term to help out, please contact the office, new volunteers are always paired with an experienced member to assist on the day. The uniform shop is open 8.30 - 9.00am Tuesday mornings and 3.00 - 3.30pm Thursday afternoons.
Icy Poles
During Terms 1 and 4 icy poles are on sale during second break for $1.00. (Lemonade, raspberry and cola flavours)
Students in Foundation, Grades 1 and 2 all place their orders with classroom teachers in the morning, icy poles are then handed out at the start of break 2. Children Grades 3-6 line up and buy their icy poles in the hall kitchen.
Thank you to our volunteers for their support!
Friday 07/02/2020 - Karen Stowe and Virginia Wilson
Friday 14/02/2020 - Kristy Pitt and Casey Landrigan
Friday 21/02/2020 - Abby Harrop and Megan Vila Pouca
Term Four Week Eight
Winter Coats
From Monday 2nd December the uniform shop will no longer be selling the school navy coat. As this item is not a part of our compulsory school uniform it has been decided to cease stocking it in the uniform shop.
The uniform shop still has in stock multiple new and 2nd hand coats and it has been decided to donate these coats overseas. Mrs Kim Butler has kindly organised for the donation to be sent to Timor-Leste on behalf of our school community.
If you have a school coat at home that your children no longer requires you are welcome to bring it in to the office before Friday 6th December to be included in this donation.
After the 6th December the uniform shop will no longer be accepting any 2nd hand coats for resale.
Uniform Shop
Current families who will have a student beginning in foundation in 2020 are encouraged to visit the uniform shop to purchase your child’s school bag and uniform ASAP.
The Uniform Shop is open Tuesday 8:30 - 9:00am and Thursday 3:00 - 3:30pm, or you can complete an order form available at the school office.
Thank you to our wonderful team of volunteers, as some of our volunteers are grade 6 parents and will be leaving the school at the end of the year, we are hopeful of some new people interested in assisting in the Uniform Shop. All new volunteers will be paired with a current helper. If you are interested in volunteering in the Uniform Shop, please contact the office office@scballarat.catholic.edu.au
Volunteers for the coming weeks are:-
Thursday 28/11/2019 - Rachel Murnane and Melinda Toye
Tuesday 03/12/2019 - Melinda Watt and Michelle Dean
Thursday 05/12/2019 - Lisa Hill and Jane McLeod
Tuesday 10/12/2019 - Kate O’Hehir and Lacey Askwith
Thursday 12/12/2019 - Melinda Watt and Lisa Clark
Tuesday 17/12/2019 - Eliza Hopkinson and Emily Wallis
Icy Poles
In Term 4 icy poles are again on sale Fridays during second for $1.00.
Thank you to our volunteers for their support!
Friday 29/11/19 – Ange Webber and Virginia Wilson
Friday 06/12/19 – Lisa Clark and Kate Martin
Friday 13/12/19 – Megan Vila Pouca and Melinda Watt
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From Monday 2nd December the uniform shop will no longer be selling the school navy coat. As this item is not a part of our compulsory school uniform it has been decided to cease stocking it in the uniform shop.
The uniform shop still has in stock multiple new and 2nd hand coats and it has been decided to donate these coats overseas. Mrs Kim Butler has kindly organised for the donation to be sent to Timor-Leste on behalf of our school community.
If you have a school coat at home that your children no longer requires you are welcome to bring it in to the office before Friday 6th December to be included in this donation.
After the 6th December the uniform shop will no longer be accepting any 2nd hand coats for resale.
Uniform Shop
Current families who will have a student beginning in foundation in 2020 are encouraged to visit the uniform shop to purchase your child’s school bag and uniform ASAP.
The Uniform Shop is open Tuesday 8:30 - 9:00am and Thursday 3:00 - 3:30pm, or you can complete an order form available at the school office.
Thank you to our wonderful team of volunteers, as some of our volunteers are grade 6 parents and will be leaving the school at the end of the year, we are hopeful of some new people interested in assisting in the Uniform Shop. All new volunteers will be paired with a current helper. If you are interested in volunteering in the Uniform Shop, please contact the office office@scballarat.catholic.edu.au
Volunteers for the coming weeks are:-
Thursday 28/11/2019 - Rachel Murnane and Melinda Toye
Tuesday 03/12/2019 - Melinda Watt and Michelle Dean
Thursday 05/12/2019 - Lisa Hill and Jane McLeod
Tuesday 10/12/2019 - Kate O’Hehir and Lacey Askwith
Thursday 12/12/2019 - Melinda Watt and Lisa Clark
Tuesday 17/12/2019 - Eliza Hopkinson and Emily Wallis
Icy Poles
In Term 4 icy poles are again on sale Fridays during second for $1.00.
Thank you to our volunteers for their support!
Friday 29/11/19 – Ange Webber and Virginia Wilson
Friday 06/12/19 – Lisa Clark and Kate Martin
Friday 13/12/19 – Megan Vila Pouca and Melinda Watt
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Term Four Week Six
Christmas Raffle
Due to our request to support the bushfire victims, we will not be proceeding with the Christmas raffle this year.
Uniform Shop
Current families who will have a student beginning in foundation in 2020 are encouraged to visit the uniform shop to purchase your child’s school bag and uniform.
The Uniform Shop is open Tuesday 8:30 - 9:00am and Thursday 3:00 - 3:30pm
Thank you to our wonderful team of volunteers, as some of our volunteers are grade 6 parents and will be leaving the school at the end of the year, we are hopeful of some new people interested in assisting in the Uniform Shop. All new volunteers will be paired with a current helper. If you are interested in volunteering in the Uniform Shop, please contact the office office@scballarat.catholic.edu.au
Volunteers for the coming weeks are:-
Thursday 14/11/2019 – Lisa Clark and Melinda Watt
Tuesday 19/11/2019 – Jess Ryall and Eliza Hopkinson
Thursday 21/11/2019 – Melissa Constable and Racheal Brown
Tuesday 26/11/2019 – Kate O’Hehir and Tash Bryant
Thursday 28/11/2019 – Rachel Murnane and Melinda Toye
Icy Poles
In Term 4 icy poles are again on sale Fridays during second for $1.00.
Thank you to our volunteers for their support!
Friday 15/11/19 – Megan Vila Pouca and Melinda Watt
Friday 22/11/19 – Karen Stowe and Briony Cleveland
Friday 29/11/19 – Ange Webber and Lisa Clark
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Due to our request to support the bushfire victims, we will not be proceeding with the Christmas raffle this year.
Uniform Shop
Current families who will have a student beginning in foundation in 2020 are encouraged to visit the uniform shop to purchase your child’s school bag and uniform.
The Uniform Shop is open Tuesday 8:30 - 9:00am and Thursday 3:00 - 3:30pm
Thank you to our wonderful team of volunteers, as some of our volunteers are grade 6 parents and will be leaving the school at the end of the year, we are hopeful of some new people interested in assisting in the Uniform Shop. All new volunteers will be paired with a current helper. If you are interested in volunteering in the Uniform Shop, please contact the office office@scballarat.catholic.edu.au
Volunteers for the coming weeks are:-
Thursday 14/11/2019 – Lisa Clark and Melinda Watt
Tuesday 19/11/2019 – Jess Ryall and Eliza Hopkinson
Thursday 21/11/2019 – Melissa Constable and Racheal Brown
Tuesday 26/11/2019 – Kate O’Hehir and Tash Bryant
Thursday 28/11/2019 – Rachel Murnane and Melinda Toye
Icy Poles
In Term 4 icy poles are again on sale Fridays during second for $1.00.
Thank you to our volunteers for their support!
Friday 15/11/19 – Megan Vila Pouca and Melinda Watt
Friday 22/11/19 – Karen Stowe and Briony Cleveland
Friday 29/11/19 – Ange Webber and Lisa Clark
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Term Four Week Four
P&F Committee 2020
The Parent and Friends Committee is seeking new members for 2020. Appointments for the committee will take place at the SAC AGM on Wednesday November 13th 6.30pm in the St Columba’s School Hall. This is a great opportunity for new or interested families to sign up and a great way to meet people. Nominations will be held for the President and Secretary roles on this night.
Christmas Raffle
Due to the number of activities we have in the lead up to Christmas, we’ll be collecting any donations for the Christmas Raffle in early November. If you’re able to help out with a small donation, we would really appreciate it. Please drop any donations into the office. Raffle tickets will be sent out in the next few weeks.
Uniform Shop
Students will be required to wear their summer uniform during term 4, the uniform shop is stocked with your summer uniform needs.
Current families who will have a student beginning in foundation in 2020 are encouraged to visit the uniform shop to purchase your child’s school bag and uniform.
The Uniform Shop is open Tuesday 8:30 - 9:00am and Thursday 3:00 - 3:30pm
Thank you to our wonderful team of volunteers, as some of our volunteers are grade 6 parents and will be leaving the school at the end of the year, we are hopeful of some new people interested in assisting in the Uniform Shop. All new volunteers will be paired with a current helper. If you are interested in volunteering in the Uniform Shop, please contact the office office@scballarat.catholic.edu.au
Volunteers for the coming weeks are:-
Thursday 31/10/2019 – Jane McLeod and Karen Horsburgh
Tuesday 05/11/2019 – Lacey Askwith and Tash Bryant
Thursday 07/11/2019 – School Closure Day
Tuesday 12/11/2019 – Michelle Dean and Emily Wallis
Thursday 14/11/2019 – Lisa Clark and Melinda Watt
Icy Poles
In Term 4 icy poles are again on sale Fridays during second for $1.00.
Thank you to our volunteers for their support!
Friday 01/11 – Abby Harrop and Jo Barlow
Friday 08/11 – Ballarat Show Day Holiday
Friday 15/11 – Megan Vila Pouca and Melinda Watt
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The Parent and Friends Committee is seeking new members for 2020. Appointments for the committee will take place at the SAC AGM on Wednesday November 13th 6.30pm in the St Columba’s School Hall. This is a great opportunity for new or interested families to sign up and a great way to meet people. Nominations will be held for the President and Secretary roles on this night.
Christmas Raffle
Due to the number of activities we have in the lead up to Christmas, we’ll be collecting any donations for the Christmas Raffle in early November. If you’re able to help out with a small donation, we would really appreciate it. Please drop any donations into the office. Raffle tickets will be sent out in the next few weeks.
Uniform Shop
Students will be required to wear their summer uniform during term 4, the uniform shop is stocked with your summer uniform needs.
Current families who will have a student beginning in foundation in 2020 are encouraged to visit the uniform shop to purchase your child’s school bag and uniform.
The Uniform Shop is open Tuesday 8:30 - 9:00am and Thursday 3:00 - 3:30pm
Thank you to our wonderful team of volunteers, as some of our volunteers are grade 6 parents and will be leaving the school at the end of the year, we are hopeful of some new people interested in assisting in the Uniform Shop. All new volunteers will be paired with a current helper. If you are interested in volunteering in the Uniform Shop, please contact the office office@scballarat.catholic.edu.au
Volunteers for the coming weeks are:-
Thursday 31/10/2019 – Jane McLeod and Karen Horsburgh
Tuesday 05/11/2019 – Lacey Askwith and Tash Bryant
Thursday 07/11/2019 – School Closure Day
Tuesday 12/11/2019 – Michelle Dean and Emily Wallis
Thursday 14/11/2019 – Lisa Clark and Melinda Watt
Icy Poles
In Term 4 icy poles are again on sale Fridays during second for $1.00.
Thank you to our volunteers for their support!
Friday 01/11 – Abby Harrop and Jo Barlow
Friday 08/11 – Ballarat Show Day Holiday
Friday 15/11 – Megan Vila Pouca and Melinda Watt
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Term Four Week Two
Uniform Shop
Students will be required to wear their summer uniform during term 4, the uniform shop is stocked with your summer uniform needs.
Current families who will have a student beginning in foundation in 2020 are encouraged to visit the uniform shop to purchase your child’s school bag and uniform.
The Uniform Shop is open Tuesday 8:30 - 9:00am and Thursday 3:00 - 3:30pm
Thank you to our wonderful team of volunteers, if you are interested in volunteering in the Uniform Shop, please contact the office office@scballarat.catholic.edu.au
Volunteers for the coming weeks are:-
Thursday 17/10/2019 – Racheal Brown and Melinda Toye
Tuesday 22/10/2019 – Michelle Dean and Jess Ryall
Thursday 24/10/2019 – Lisa Hill and Rachel Murnane
Tuesday 29/10/2019 – Eliza Hopkinson and Kate O’Hehir
Thursday 31/10/2019 – Jane McLeod and Karen Horsburgh
Icy Poles
In Term 4 icy poles are again on sale Fridays during second break for $1.00.
Thank you to our volunteers for their support!
Friday 18/10 – Kristy Pitt and Carmen McTigue
Friday 25/10 – Eliza Hopkinson and Casey Landrigan
Friday 01/11 – Abby Harrop and Lisa Clark
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Students will be required to wear their summer uniform during term 4, the uniform shop is stocked with your summer uniform needs.
Current families who will have a student beginning in foundation in 2020 are encouraged to visit the uniform shop to purchase your child’s school bag and uniform.
The Uniform Shop is open Tuesday 8:30 - 9:00am and Thursday 3:00 - 3:30pm
Thank you to our wonderful team of volunteers, if you are interested in volunteering in the Uniform Shop, please contact the office office@scballarat.catholic.edu.au
Volunteers for the coming weeks are:-
Thursday 17/10/2019 – Racheal Brown and Melinda Toye
Tuesday 22/10/2019 – Michelle Dean and Jess Ryall
Thursday 24/10/2019 – Lisa Hill and Rachel Murnane
Tuesday 29/10/2019 – Eliza Hopkinson and Kate O’Hehir
Thursday 31/10/2019 – Jane McLeod and Karen Horsburgh
Icy Poles
In Term 4 icy poles are again on sale Fridays during second break for $1.00.
Thank you to our volunteers for their support!
Friday 18/10 – Kristy Pitt and Carmen McTigue
Friday 25/10 – Eliza Hopkinson and Casey Landrigan
Friday 01/11 – Abby Harrop and Lisa Clark
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Term Three Week Ten
Hair Braiding
We are holding a hair braiding class on Monday 14th October from 3:30pm - 5pm in the school hall.
Cost: $15 per adult
Please bring your child along as your model.
We will teach 3 types of braiding and you get a little “goodie bag” to take home!
The class size will be limited – please book and make payment at the office to secure your spot
Uniform Shop
Students will be required to wear their summer uniform during term 4, the uniform shop is stocked with your summer uniform needs. Current families who will have a student beginning in foundation in 2020 are encouraged to visit the uniform shop to purchase your child’s school bag and uniform.
The Uniform Shop is open Tuesday 8:30 - 9:00am and Thursday 3:00 - 3:30pm
Thank you to our wonderful team of volunteers, if you are interested in volunteering in the Uniform Shop, please contact the office office@scballarat.catholic.edu.au
Volunteers for the coming weeks are:-
Thursday 19/09/2019 – Melinda Watt and Rachel Murnane
Icy Poles
In Term 4 icy poles are again on sale Fridays during second for $1.00.
Thank you to our volunteers for their support!
Friday 11/10 – Karen Stowe and Cara McAloon
Friday 18/10 – Kristy Pitt and Carmen McTigue
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We are holding a hair braiding class on Monday 14th October from 3:30pm - 5pm in the school hall.
Cost: $15 per adult
Please bring your child along as your model.
We will teach 3 types of braiding and you get a little “goodie bag” to take home!
The class size will be limited – please book and make payment at the office to secure your spot
Uniform Shop
Students will be required to wear their summer uniform during term 4, the uniform shop is stocked with your summer uniform needs. Current families who will have a student beginning in foundation in 2020 are encouraged to visit the uniform shop to purchase your child’s school bag and uniform.
The Uniform Shop is open Tuesday 8:30 - 9:00am and Thursday 3:00 - 3:30pm
Thank you to our wonderful team of volunteers, if you are interested in volunteering in the Uniform Shop, please contact the office office@scballarat.catholic.edu.au
Volunteers for the coming weeks are:-
Thursday 19/09/2019 – Melinda Watt and Rachel Murnane
Icy Poles
In Term 4 icy poles are again on sale Fridays during second for $1.00.
Thank you to our volunteers for their support!
Friday 11/10 – Karen Stowe and Cara McAloon
Friday 18/10 – Kristy Pitt and Carmen McTigue
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Term Three Week Eight
Uniform Shop
The Uniform Shop is open Tuesday 8:30 - 9:00am and Thursday 3:00 - 3:30pm
Thank you to our wonderful team of volunteers, if you are interested in volunteering in the Uniform Shop, please contact the office office@scballarat.catholic.edu.au
Volunteers for the coming weeks are:-
Thursday 05/09/2019 – Jane McLeod and Karen Horsburgh
Tuesday 10/09/2019 – Lacey Askwith and Eliza Hopkinson
Thursday 12/09/2019 – Racheal Brown and Melinda Watt
Tuesday 17/09/2019 – Tash Bryant and Kim Hughes
Thursday 19/09/2019 – Melinda Watt and Rachel Murnane
Scholastic Book Club
The next issue of Book Club has been sent home with children. 20% of all purchases are redeemed by the school to purchase books and resources. If you would like to make a purchase from this issue, please place your order today, Wednesday 4th September.
Thank you for your continued support!
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The Uniform Shop is open Tuesday 8:30 - 9:00am and Thursday 3:00 - 3:30pm
Thank you to our wonderful team of volunteers, if you are interested in volunteering in the Uniform Shop, please contact the office office@scballarat.catholic.edu.au
Volunteers for the coming weeks are:-
Thursday 05/09/2019 – Jane McLeod and Karen Horsburgh
Tuesday 10/09/2019 – Lacey Askwith and Eliza Hopkinson
Thursday 12/09/2019 – Racheal Brown and Melinda Watt
Tuesday 17/09/2019 – Tash Bryant and Kim Hughes
Thursday 19/09/2019 – Melinda Watt and Rachel Murnane
Scholastic Book Club
The next issue of Book Club has been sent home with children. 20% of all purchases are redeemed by the school to purchase books and resources. If you would like to make a purchase from this issue, please place your order today, Wednesday 4th September.
Thank you for your continued support!
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Term Three Week Six
Uniform Shop
The Uniform Shop is open Tuesday 8:30 - 9:00am and Thursday 3:00 - 3:30pm
Thank you to our wonderful team of volunteers, if you are interested in volunteering in the Uniform Shop, please contact the office office@scballarat.catholic.edu.au
Volunteers for the coming weeks are:-
Thursday 22/08/2019 – Melinda Watt and Rachael Brown
Tuesday 27/08/2019 – Jess Ryall and Tash Bryant
Thursday 29/08/2019 – Melinda Toye and Lisa Hill
Tuesday 03/09/2019 – Emily Wallis and Michelle Dean
Thursday 05/09/2019 – Jane McLeod and Karen Horsburgh
Scholastic Book Club
The next issue of Book Club will be sent home with children this week. 20% of all purchases are redeemed by the school to purchase books and resources. If you would like to make a purchase from this issue, please place your order by Wednesday 4th September.
Thank you for your continued support
Father’s Day Stall
Order forms have been sent home with all children for the Father’s Day Stall which will be held Wednesday 28th August. If your child would like to purchase a gift at the father’s day stall, please return the form and $5.00 to the office by Friday 23rd August.
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The Uniform Shop is open Tuesday 8:30 - 9:00am and Thursday 3:00 - 3:30pm
Thank you to our wonderful team of volunteers, if you are interested in volunteering in the Uniform Shop, please contact the office office@scballarat.catholic.edu.au
Volunteers for the coming weeks are:-
Thursday 22/08/2019 – Melinda Watt and Rachael Brown
Tuesday 27/08/2019 – Jess Ryall and Tash Bryant
Thursday 29/08/2019 – Melinda Toye and Lisa Hill
Tuesday 03/09/2019 – Emily Wallis and Michelle Dean
Thursday 05/09/2019 – Jane McLeod and Karen Horsburgh
Scholastic Book Club
The next issue of Book Club will be sent home with children this week. 20% of all purchases are redeemed by the school to purchase books and resources. If you would like to make a purchase from this issue, please place your order by Wednesday 4th September.
Thank you for your continued support
Father’s Day Stall
Order forms have been sent home with all children for the Father’s Day Stall which will be held Wednesday 28th August. If your child would like to purchase a gift at the father’s day stall, please return the form and $5.00 to the office by Friday 23rd August.
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Term Three Week Four
Uniform Shop
The Uniform Shop is open Tuesday 8:30 - 9:00am and Thursday 3:00 - 3:30pm
Thank you to our wonderful team of volunteers, if you are interested in volunteering in the Uniform Shop, please contact the office office@scballarat.catholic.edu.au
Volunteers for the coming weeks are:-
Thursday 08/08/2019 - Karen Horsburgh and Melinda Toye
Tuesday 13/08/2019 – Kim Hughes and Emily Wallis
Thursday 15/08/2019 – Rachel Murnane and Melissa Constable
Tuesday 20/08/2019 – Kate O’Hehir and Lacey Askwith
Thursday 22/08/2019 – Melinda Watt and Rachael Brown
Thank you for your support
We have had a busy few weeks with the Lion King Movie and Pie Drive. Thank you to all who have supported us with these events.
Just a quick reminder that the Pies are ready for collection today from 3pm.
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The Uniform Shop is open Tuesday 8:30 - 9:00am and Thursday 3:00 - 3:30pm
Thank you to our wonderful team of volunteers, if you are interested in volunteering in the Uniform Shop, please contact the office office@scballarat.catholic.edu.au
Volunteers for the coming weeks are:-
Thursday 08/08/2019 - Karen Horsburgh and Melinda Toye
Tuesday 13/08/2019 – Kim Hughes and Emily Wallis
Thursday 15/08/2019 – Rachel Murnane and Melissa Constable
Tuesday 20/08/2019 – Kate O’Hehir and Lacey Askwith
Thursday 22/08/2019 – Melinda Watt and Rachael Brown
Thank you for your support
We have had a busy few weeks with the Lion King Movie and Pie Drive. Thank you to all who have supported us with these events.
Just a quick reminder that the Pies are ready for collection today from 3pm.
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Term Three Week Two
Uniform Shop
The Uniform Shop is open Tuesday 8:30 - 9:00am and Thursday 3:00 - 3:30pm
The Uniform Shop has winter uniform items in stock.
Thank you to our wonderful team of volunteers, if you are interested in volunteering in the Uniform Shop, please contact the office office@scballarat.catholic.edu.au
Volunteers for the coming weeks are:-
Thursday 25/07/2019 – Melissa Constable and Rachel Murnane
Tuesday 30/07/2019 – Michelle Dean and Kate O’Hehir
Thursday 01/08/2019 – SCHOOL CLOSURE DAY
Tuesday 06/08/2019 – Eliza Hopkinson and Jess Ryall
Thursday 08/08/2019 - Karen Horsburgh and Melinda Toye
Pie Drive
We are currently running a Pie Drive through the Golden Nuggets Bakery. A lovely way to warm up on these cold Ballarat nights! Just a quick reminder that Pie Drive forms and payment must be returned to the school office by this Friday 26th July.
Thank you again for your support!
Book Club
The latest book club catalogues have been sent home. If you would like to purchase any items from this issue, please note that online orders close Friday 2nd August. If you would like to purchase items via cash, your order form and payment need to be returned to the school office by Wednesday 31st July (due to the school closure days). Thank you
Lion King Movie afternoon
Families are invited to come along to a screening of the Lion King at the Regent Sunday 4th August at 1.15pm. Tickets are $15.00 each and are on sale in the office now. Please note that due to the school closure days on Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd August, the last day to purchase your tickets will be next Wednesday 31st July.
The Uniform Shop is open Tuesday 8:30 - 9:00am and Thursday 3:00 - 3:30pm
The Uniform Shop has winter uniform items in stock.
Thank you to our wonderful team of volunteers, if you are interested in volunteering in the Uniform Shop, please contact the office office@scballarat.catholic.edu.au
Volunteers for the coming weeks are:-
Thursday 25/07/2019 – Melissa Constable and Rachel Murnane
Tuesday 30/07/2019 – Michelle Dean and Kate O’Hehir
Thursday 01/08/2019 – SCHOOL CLOSURE DAY
Tuesday 06/08/2019 – Eliza Hopkinson and Jess Ryall
Thursday 08/08/2019 - Karen Horsburgh and Melinda Toye
Pie Drive
We are currently running a Pie Drive through the Golden Nuggets Bakery. A lovely way to warm up on these cold Ballarat nights! Just a quick reminder that Pie Drive forms and payment must be returned to the school office by this Friday 26th July.
Thank you again for your support!
Book Club
The latest book club catalogues have been sent home. If you would like to purchase any items from this issue, please note that online orders close Friday 2nd August. If you would like to purchase items via cash, your order form and payment need to be returned to the school office by Wednesday 31st July (due to the school closure days). Thank you
Lion King Movie afternoon
Families are invited to come along to a screening of the Lion King at the Regent Sunday 4th August at 1.15pm. Tickets are $15.00 each and are on sale in the office now. Please note that due to the school closure days on Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd August, the last day to purchase your tickets will be next Wednesday 31st July.
Term Two Week Ten
Uniform Shop
The Uniform Shop is open Tuesday 8:30 - 9:00am and Thursday 3:00 - 3:30pm
The Uniform Shop has winter uniform items in stock.
Thank you to our wonderful team of volunteers, please note that the Term 3 rosters will be sent home this week.
If you are interested in volunteering in the Uniform Shop, please contact the office office@scballarat.catholic.edu.au
Volunteers for the coming weeks are:-
Thursday 27/06/2019 – Melissa Constable and Melinda Watt
Tuesday 16/07/2019 – Lacey Askwith and Eliza Hopkinson
Thursday 18/07/2019 – Lisa Clark and Jane McLeod
Tuesday 23/07/2019 – Tash Bryant and Kim Hughes
Thursday 25/07/2019 – Melissa Constable and Murnane
Movie Fundraiser
At the beginning of Term 3 we will be holding a Movie afternoon. We invite you to join with us to see the new release of the The Lion King. Families will be notified via the Skoolbag App when the tickets are available for sale from the school office for a cost of $15 per ticket.
The Uniform Shop is open Tuesday 8:30 - 9:00am and Thursday 3:00 - 3:30pm
The Uniform Shop has winter uniform items in stock.
Thank you to our wonderful team of volunteers, please note that the Term 3 rosters will be sent home this week.
If you are interested in volunteering in the Uniform Shop, please contact the office office@scballarat.catholic.edu.au
Volunteers for the coming weeks are:-
Thursday 27/06/2019 – Melissa Constable and Melinda Watt
Tuesday 16/07/2019 – Lacey Askwith and Eliza Hopkinson
Thursday 18/07/2019 – Lisa Clark and Jane McLeod
Tuesday 23/07/2019 – Tash Bryant and Kim Hughes
Thursday 25/07/2019 – Melissa Constable and Murnane
Movie Fundraiser
At the beginning of Term 3 we will be holding a Movie afternoon. We invite you to join with us to see the new release of the The Lion King. Families will be notified via the Skoolbag App when the tickets are available for sale from the school office for a cost of $15 per ticket.
Music Bingo Night
Thanks to all the many generous sponsors, both within the school community and beyond, whose support made the recent Music Bingo fundraiser such a resounding success. We recognise the following businesses and hope that you can all support them, as they have supported us:
Arbonne (Kristy Callanan), Avalon Nursery, Bake & Grind, Bakers Delight Sebastopol, Ballarat Associated Plasterers, Ballarat Aquatic Centre, Ballarat Gymsports, Ballarat Landscape Supplies, Ballarat Oz Tenpin Bowling, Ballarat Seafood, Ballarat Squash & Racquetball Centre, Ballarat Steakhouse, Ballarat Times, Ballarat Tramway Museum, Ballarat Trotting Club, Ballarat Turf Club, Big 4 Holiday Parks, Billy G Jewellery, Body Be Good, Breeze Parties, Captains Creek Organic Wines, Carboni’s, Central Square, Chair 11, Chemist Warehouse, Christie’s Ice, City Oval Hotel, DH Roofing, Essence Psychology, Forty Winks, Freight Bar, Funbugs, Golden City Hotel, Golden Nugget Bakery, Golf House Hotel, Halls Gap Caravan Park, Health Connection Ballarat, Hop Temple, In Your Element, Jasmine Beauty Therapy, Jasmine Thai, Jett’s Fitness Wendouree, John Harbour Butcher, Kelly Sports, Leonard’s Chicken, Le Chic, Lifestyle Travel, Lift Truck Specialists, Lowes, Major League, Mars, Mercure/Billy’s Bar Bistro, Melbourne Museum, Mitchell Harris Wines, Northway Fish House, NovaFM, Oscar’s Hotel & Café Bar, PowerFM Ballarat, RU Advertising, Shayne Reese Swimming, Shemika Hair & Beauty, Showbiz Cinemas, Sinclair Meats, Skin, Ski & Surf, Sporting Globe, Tee Pea Boutique, The Athletes Foot, The Forge, The Lakeview, The Plough Bistro Myrniong, The Western Hotel, Tokyo Grill House, UFS Dispensaries, Val Morgan Cinemas, Wilson’s Fruit & Vegetables, Win Television and Xtreme Bounce.
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Thanks to all the many generous sponsors, both within the school community and beyond, whose support made the recent Music Bingo fundraiser such a resounding success. We recognise the following businesses and hope that you can all support them, as they have supported us:
Arbonne (Kristy Callanan), Avalon Nursery, Bake & Grind, Bakers Delight Sebastopol, Ballarat Associated Plasterers, Ballarat Aquatic Centre, Ballarat Gymsports, Ballarat Landscape Supplies, Ballarat Oz Tenpin Bowling, Ballarat Seafood, Ballarat Squash & Racquetball Centre, Ballarat Steakhouse, Ballarat Times, Ballarat Tramway Museum, Ballarat Trotting Club, Ballarat Turf Club, Big 4 Holiday Parks, Billy G Jewellery, Body Be Good, Breeze Parties, Captains Creek Organic Wines, Carboni’s, Central Square, Chair 11, Chemist Warehouse, Christie’s Ice, City Oval Hotel, DH Roofing, Essence Psychology, Forty Winks, Freight Bar, Funbugs, Golden City Hotel, Golden Nugget Bakery, Golf House Hotel, Halls Gap Caravan Park, Health Connection Ballarat, Hop Temple, In Your Element, Jasmine Beauty Therapy, Jasmine Thai, Jett’s Fitness Wendouree, John Harbour Butcher, Kelly Sports, Leonard’s Chicken, Le Chic, Lifestyle Travel, Lift Truck Specialists, Lowes, Major League, Mars, Mercure/Billy’s Bar Bistro, Melbourne Museum, Mitchell Harris Wines, Northway Fish House, NovaFM, Oscar’s Hotel & Café Bar, PowerFM Ballarat, RU Advertising, Shayne Reese Swimming, Shemika Hair & Beauty, Showbiz Cinemas, Sinclair Meats, Skin, Ski & Surf, Sporting Globe, Tee Pea Boutique, The Athletes Foot, The Forge, The Lakeview, The Plough Bistro Myrniong, The Western Hotel, Tokyo Grill House, UFS Dispensaries, Val Morgan Cinemas, Wilson’s Fruit & Vegetables, Win Television and Xtreme Bounce.
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Term Two Week Eight
Uniform Shop
The Uniform Shop is open Tuesday 8:30 - 9:00am and Thursday 3:00 - 3:30pm
The Uniform Shop has winter uniform items in stock.
Thank you to our wonderful team of volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering in the Uniform Shop, please contact the office office@scballarat.catholic.edu.au
Volunteers for the coming weeks are:-
Thursday 13/06/2019 – Melinda Watt and Jane McLeod
Tuesday 18/06/2019 – Jess Ryall and Melinda Watt
Thursday 20/06/2019 – Melinda Toye and Lisa Hodges
Tuesday 25/06/2019 – Michelle Dean and Eliza Hopkinson
Thursday 27/06/2019 – Melissa Constable and Melinda Watt
Music Bingo
This Saturday night we have our major fundraiser, Music Bingo. There are still limited tickets available if you want to come along, see the office for more information.
We have had many generous Ballarat businesses contribute to this event which is amazing, a special shout out to our St Columba’s families that have donated. It’s very much appreciated. We have some great prizes up for grabs on the night!
The Uniform Shop is open Tuesday 8:30 - 9:00am and Thursday 3:00 - 3:30pm
The Uniform Shop has winter uniform items in stock.
Thank you to our wonderful team of volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering in the Uniform Shop, please contact the office office@scballarat.catholic.edu.au
Volunteers for the coming weeks are:-
Thursday 13/06/2019 – Melinda Watt and Jane McLeod
Tuesday 18/06/2019 – Jess Ryall and Melinda Watt
Thursday 20/06/2019 – Melinda Toye and Lisa Hodges
Tuesday 25/06/2019 – Michelle Dean and Eliza Hopkinson
Thursday 27/06/2019 – Melissa Constable and Melinda Watt
Music Bingo
This Saturday night we have our major fundraiser, Music Bingo. There are still limited tickets available if you want to come along, see the office for more information.
We have had many generous Ballarat businesses contribute to this event which is amazing, a special shout out to our St Columba’s families that have donated. It’s very much appreciated. We have some great prizes up for grabs on the night!

The Lion King
Save the date... Sunday, August 4th.
If you loved the first Lion King, you’ll love the reinvented version. All tickets will be $15 and will be available from the office in the coming weeks.
The Lion King
Save the date... Sunday, August 4th.
If you loved the first Lion King, you’ll love the reinvented version. All tickets will be $15 and will be available from the office in the coming weeks.
Hot Chocolate Day
Thanks to everyone for supporting the Hot Chocolate Day, it was a huge success. Thanks to all the parents also that volunteered their time to help. The kids loved it so much, we’ll have another one in Term 3!
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Thanks to everyone for supporting the Hot Chocolate Day, it was a huge success. Thanks to all the parents also that volunteered their time to help. The kids loved it so much, we’ll have another one in Term 3!
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Term Two Week Six
Uniform Shop
The Uniform Shop is open Tuesday 8:30 - 9:00am and Thursday 3:00 - 3:30pm
The Uniform Shop has winter uniform items in stock.
Thank you to our wonderful team of volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering in the Uniform Shop, please contact the office office@scballarat.catholic.edu.au
Volunteers for the coming weeks are:-
Thursday 30/05/2019 – Melissa Constable and Lisa Clark
Tuesday 04/06/2019 – Eliza Hopkinson and Lacey Askwith
Thursday 06/06/2019 – Lisa Hill and Karen Horsburgh
Tuesday 11/06/2019 – Tash Bryant and Kate O’Hehir
Thursday 13/06/2019 – Melinda Watt and Jane McLeod
Music Bingo
Our major fundraiser for the year, Music Bingo will be held Saturday June 15, tickets are selling quickly and there are only a few tables left. If you have booked at table, we would appreciate your final numbers and payment to the office ASAP.
Donations
We are seeking donations for our silent auctions and mystery envelopes for the Music Bingo Evening. If you’re able to support this event with a prize, it would be much appreciated. You don’t have to have a business to donate. Donations can be dropped off at the office or contact Eliza Hopkinson.
Once again we thank the St Columba’s community for their amazing support!
The Uniform Shop is open Tuesday 8:30 - 9:00am and Thursday 3:00 - 3:30pm
The Uniform Shop has winter uniform items in stock.
Thank you to our wonderful team of volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering in the Uniform Shop, please contact the office office@scballarat.catholic.edu.au
Volunteers for the coming weeks are:-
Thursday 30/05/2019 – Melissa Constable and Lisa Clark
Tuesday 04/06/2019 – Eliza Hopkinson and Lacey Askwith
Thursday 06/06/2019 – Lisa Hill and Karen Horsburgh
Tuesday 11/06/2019 – Tash Bryant and Kate O’Hehir
Thursday 13/06/2019 – Melinda Watt and Jane McLeod
Music Bingo
Our major fundraiser for the year, Music Bingo will be held Saturday June 15, tickets are selling quickly and there are only a few tables left. If you have booked at table, we would appreciate your final numbers and payment to the office ASAP.
Donations
We are seeking donations for our silent auctions and mystery envelopes for the Music Bingo Evening. If you’re able to support this event with a prize, it would be much appreciated. You don’t have to have a business to donate. Donations can be dropped off at the office or contact Eliza Hopkinson.
Once again we thank the St Columba’s community for their amazing support!
Term Two Week Four
Uniform Shop
The Uniform Shop is open Tuesday 8:30 - 9:00am and Thursday 3:00 - 3:30pm
The Uniform Shop has winter uniform items in stock.
Thank you to our wonderful team of volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering in the Uniform Shop, please contact the office office@scballarat.catholic.edu.au
Volunteers for the coming weeks are:-
Thursday 16/05/2019 – Rachel Murnane and Lisa Hodges
Tuesday 21/05/2019 – Jess Ryall and Michelle Dean
Thursday 23/05/2019 – Melinda Toye and Melinda Watt
Tuesday 28/05/2019 – Kim Hughes and Emily Wallis
Thursday 30/05/2019 – Melissa Constable and Lisa Clark
The Uniform Shop is open Tuesday 8:30 - 9:00am and Thursday 3:00 - 3:30pm
The Uniform Shop has winter uniform items in stock.
Thank you to our wonderful team of volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering in the Uniform Shop, please contact the office office@scballarat.catholic.edu.au
Volunteers for the coming weeks are:-
Thursday 16/05/2019 – Rachel Murnane and Lisa Hodges
Tuesday 21/05/2019 – Jess Ryall and Michelle Dean
Thursday 23/05/2019 – Melinda Toye and Melinda Watt
Tuesday 28/05/2019 – Kim Hughes and Emily Wallis
Thursday 30/05/2019 – Melissa Constable and Lisa Clark
Term Two Week Two
Uniform Shop
The Uniform Shop is open Tuesday 8:30 - 9:00am and Thursday 3:00 - 3:30pm
The Uniform Shop has winter uniform items in stock. A reminder that children are required to wear their winter uniforms in Terms 2 and 3.
Thank you to our wonderful team of volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering in the Uniform Shop, please contact the office office@scballarat.catholic.edu.au
Volunteers for the coming weeks are:-
Thursday 02/05/2019 –Lisa Clark and Karen Horsburgh
Tuesday 07/05/2019 – Kim Hughes and Tash Bryant
Thursday 09/05/2019 – Melinda Watt and Lisa Hill
Tuesday 14/05/2019 – Kate O’Hehir and Lacey Askwith
Thursday 16/05/2019 – Rachel Murnane and Lisa Hodges
Scholastic Book Club
Issue 3 of the Scholastic Book Club has been sent home with students. A quick reminder that the school receives 20% of your purchases allowing us to purchase great new books and resources for the students.
If you would like to place an order with from the current issue please note orders close Friday 10th May. The easiest way to place your order is via the LOOP App, please refer to the below instructions to set up LOOP.
The Uniform Shop is open Tuesday 8:30 - 9:00am and Thursday 3:00 - 3:30pm
The Uniform Shop has winter uniform items in stock. A reminder that children are required to wear their winter uniforms in Terms 2 and 3.
Thank you to our wonderful team of volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering in the Uniform Shop, please contact the office office@scballarat.catholic.edu.au
Volunteers for the coming weeks are:-
Thursday 02/05/2019 –Lisa Clark and Karen Horsburgh
Tuesday 07/05/2019 – Kim Hughes and Tash Bryant
Thursday 09/05/2019 – Melinda Watt and Lisa Hill
Tuesday 14/05/2019 – Kate O’Hehir and Lacey Askwith
Thursday 16/05/2019 – Rachel Murnane and Lisa Hodges
Scholastic Book Club
Issue 3 of the Scholastic Book Club has been sent home with students. A quick reminder that the school receives 20% of your purchases allowing us to purchase great new books and resources for the students.
If you would like to place an order with from the current issue please note orders close Friday 10th May. The easiest way to place your order is via the LOOP App, please refer to the below instructions to set up LOOP.

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Mix and Mingle Social Gathering
Join us at The Western on Friday, May 10 @ 7pm for a Mix and Mingle Social Gathering. We thought this would be a great way to catch up with other parents and carers, and have a chat outside of the school grounds.
There is no charge to come along. Drinks and food at your own cost. We would love to see as many faces there as possible!
If you are able to attend please click here to respond
Save the Date – Music Bingo
Music Bingo is back again on Saturday, 15th June at St Columba’s School Hall.
Pop the date in your diary and book your table. Tickets are $25, get in quick, it was a lot of fun last year!
If you or anyone you know is licenced as a security guard, we would love your help on the night, please let the office know. Also if you have a business or know anyone with a business and would like to donate any goods/services for our raffles on the night, we would appreciate the generous support.
Biggest Morning Tea
Please join us to after the Mother’s Day Liturgy on Friday 10th May so support Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. Join us for a cuppa and a slice after the liturgy to support this worthy cause.
Mother’s Day Stall
We will be holding our annual Mother’s Day Stall on Wednesday, 8th May. Look out for the notices in the school bags this week! Forms will need to be returned with payment to the office by Tuesday, 7th May.
Thank you again for your support
A big thank you to everyone for your support of the Easter Raffle and Hot Cross Bun Drive, we raised over $2,200 and couldn’t have done it without your generous help.
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Join us at The Western on Friday, May 10 @ 7pm for a Mix and Mingle Social Gathering. We thought this would be a great way to catch up with other parents and carers, and have a chat outside of the school grounds.
There is no charge to come along. Drinks and food at your own cost. We would love to see as many faces there as possible!
If you are able to attend please click here to respond
Save the Date – Music Bingo
Music Bingo is back again on Saturday, 15th June at St Columba’s School Hall.
Pop the date in your diary and book your table. Tickets are $25, get in quick, it was a lot of fun last year!
If you or anyone you know is licenced as a security guard, we would love your help on the night, please let the office know. Also if you have a business or know anyone with a business and would like to donate any goods/services for our raffles on the night, we would appreciate the generous support.
Biggest Morning Tea
Please join us to after the Mother’s Day Liturgy on Friday 10th May so support Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. Join us for a cuppa and a slice after the liturgy to support this worthy cause.
Mother’s Day Stall
We will be holding our annual Mother’s Day Stall on Wednesday, 8th May. Look out for the notices in the school bags this week! Forms will need to be returned with payment to the office by Tuesday, 7th May.
Thank you again for your support
A big thank you to everyone for your support of the Easter Raffle and Hot Cross Bun Drive, we raised over $2,200 and couldn’t have done it without your generous help.
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Term One Week Ten
Thank you
We would like to thank all families for their support of our recent raffle and hot cross bun drive. A special thanks to the Darbin family, Baker’s Delight Sebastopol for their support of the Hot Cross Bun Drive. Just a reminder that the Hot Cross Buns will be sent home with children today (Wednesday 03/04/2019).
Icy Poles
Thank you to our wonderful team of helpers for selling Icy Poles during break 2 on Fridays. With the early finish this week there will be no Icy Poles sold. Icy Poles will once again be available in Term 4. Thank you for your support.
Uniform Shop
The Uniform Shop is open Tuesday 8:30 - 9:00am and Thursday 3:00 - 3:30pm
The Uniform Shop has winter uniform items in stock.
A reminder that children are required to wear their winter uniforms in Terms 2 and 3. If you require any items ahead of the commencement of Term 2 please call in or place your order via the office.
Thank you to our wonderful team of volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering in the Uniform Shop, please contact the office office@scballarat.catholic.edu.au
Volunteers for the coming weeks are:-
Thursday 04/04/2019 – Closed due to Athletics Carnival
Friday 05/04/2019 – Melinda Watt
Term 2
Tuesday 23/04/2019 – Eliza Hopkinson and Michelle Dean
Thursday 25/04/2019 – Closed ANZAC Day Public Holiday
Tuesday 30/04/2019 – Emily Wallis and Jess Ryall
Thursday 02/05/2019 –Lisa Clark and Karen Horsburgh
Uniform Shop Excess Stock Sale
Straight leg tracksuit pants original price $34 now $17
Cotton Gaberdine shorts original price $22 now $11
Girls skorts original price $26 now $13
Winter coats original price $55 now $25
Limited sizes available.
Mix and Mingle Social Gathering
Join us at The Western on Friday, May 10 @ 7pm for a Mix and Mingle Social Gathering. We thought this would be a great way to catch up with other parents and carers, and have a chat without the children. The Western have been very generous and are providing us with their beer garden and some nibbles free of charge, therefore there’s no charge to come along and have some fun. Drinks and food at own cost. Please RSVP to the office, just so we have an indication of numbers.
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We would like to thank all families for their support of our recent raffle and hot cross bun drive. A special thanks to the Darbin family, Baker’s Delight Sebastopol for their support of the Hot Cross Bun Drive. Just a reminder that the Hot Cross Buns will be sent home with children today (Wednesday 03/04/2019).
Icy Poles
Thank you to our wonderful team of helpers for selling Icy Poles during break 2 on Fridays. With the early finish this week there will be no Icy Poles sold. Icy Poles will once again be available in Term 4. Thank you for your support.
Uniform Shop
The Uniform Shop is open Tuesday 8:30 - 9:00am and Thursday 3:00 - 3:30pm
The Uniform Shop has winter uniform items in stock.
A reminder that children are required to wear their winter uniforms in Terms 2 and 3. If you require any items ahead of the commencement of Term 2 please call in or place your order via the office.
Thank you to our wonderful team of volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering in the Uniform Shop, please contact the office office@scballarat.catholic.edu.au
Volunteers for the coming weeks are:-
Thursday 04/04/2019 – Closed due to Athletics Carnival
Friday 05/04/2019 – Melinda Watt
Term 2
Tuesday 23/04/2019 – Eliza Hopkinson and Michelle Dean
Thursday 25/04/2019 – Closed ANZAC Day Public Holiday
Tuesday 30/04/2019 – Emily Wallis and Jess Ryall
Thursday 02/05/2019 –Lisa Clark and Karen Horsburgh
Uniform Shop Excess Stock Sale
Straight leg tracksuit pants original price $34 now $17
Cotton Gaberdine shorts original price $22 now $11
Girls skorts original price $26 now $13
Winter coats original price $55 now $25
Limited sizes available.
Mix and Mingle Social Gathering
Join us at The Western on Friday, May 10 @ 7pm for a Mix and Mingle Social Gathering. We thought this would be a great way to catch up with other parents and carers, and have a chat without the children. The Western have been very generous and are providing us with their beer garden and some nibbles free of charge, therefore there’s no charge to come along and have some fun. Drinks and food at own cost. Please RSVP to the office, just so we have an indication of numbers.
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Term One Week Eight

Hot Cross Bun Drive
We would like to acknowledge the wonderful support of the Darbin family and Bakers Delight Sebastopol who are once again supporting the school with our annual Hot Cross Bun Drive.
For every packet of Hot Cross Buns purchased at a cost of $7.50 the school will receive $2.
Forms have been sent home, you can choose from the amazing range of Fruit, Chocolate Chip, Mocha, Fruitless or Apple & Cinnamon Hot Cross Buns!! (please note some options are on the back page of your order form)
Order forms and payment are due back to school by Wednesday 27th March.
Baked fresh hot cross buns will be delivered and sent home with children on Wednesday 3rd April. (Foundation families will be able to collect their order from school Wednesday or they will be sent home Thursday).
We would like to acknowledge the wonderful support of the Darbin family and Bakers Delight Sebastopol who are once again supporting the school with our annual Hot Cross Bun Drive.
For every packet of Hot Cross Buns purchased at a cost of $7.50 the school will receive $2.
Forms have been sent home, you can choose from the amazing range of Fruit, Chocolate Chip, Mocha, Fruitless or Apple & Cinnamon Hot Cross Buns!! (please note some options are on the back page of your order form)
Order forms and payment are due back to school by Wednesday 27th March.
Baked fresh hot cross buns will be delivered and sent home with children on Wednesday 3rd April. (Foundation families will be able to collect their order from school Wednesday or they will be sent home Thursday).

Easter Raffle
We are holding our very popular Easter Raffle again this year.
It would be greatly appreciated if all families could donate 1 item for the raffle. This could be an Easter Egg, basket or an ornament. Any donation large or small will enable us to have many wonderful prize opportunities.
Raffle tickets have been sent home this week, tickets are $1.00 each.
The raffle prizes will be drawn at the final assembly for Term 1, Friday 29th March at 2.40pm.
We thank all families for their continued support of our annual raffle.
We are holding our very popular Easter Raffle again this year.
It would be greatly appreciated if all families could donate 1 item for the raffle. This could be an Easter Egg, basket or an ornament. Any donation large or small will enable us to have many wonderful prize opportunities.
Raffle tickets have been sent home this week, tickets are $1.00 each.
The raffle prizes will be drawn at the final assembly for Term 1, Friday 29th March at 2.40pm.
We thank all families for their continued support of our annual raffle.
Uniform Shop
The Uniform Shop is open Tuesday 8:30 - 9:00am and Thursday 3:00 - 3:30pm
The Uniform Shop has winter uniform items in stock. If you require any items ahead of the commencement of Term 2 please call in or place your order. A reminder that children are required to wear their winter uniforms in Terms 2 and 3.
Thank you to our wonderful team of volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering in the Uniform Shop, please contact the office office@scballarat.catholic.edu.au
Volunteers for the coming weeks are:-
Thursday 21/03/2019 – Karen Horsburgh and Melinda Watt
Tuesday 26/03/2019 – Jess Ryall and Kim Hughes
Thursday 28/03/2019 – Lisa Hill and Lisa Clark
Tuesday 02/03/2019 – Kate O'Hehir and Eliza Hopkinson
Thursday 04/03/2019 – Rachel Murnane and Melinda Toye
Icy Poles
Icy Poles are for sale during second break Term 1 and 4 for $1
Thank you to our volunteers for the coming weeks:-
Friday 22/03/2019 – Karen Stowe and Briony Cleveland
Friday 08/03/2019 – Carmen McTigue and Jo Barlow
Friday 15/03/2018 – Kate Martin and Virginia Wilson
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The Uniform Shop is open Tuesday 8:30 - 9:00am and Thursday 3:00 - 3:30pm
The Uniform Shop has winter uniform items in stock. If you require any items ahead of the commencement of Term 2 please call in or place your order. A reminder that children are required to wear their winter uniforms in Terms 2 and 3.
Thank you to our wonderful team of volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering in the Uniform Shop, please contact the office office@scballarat.catholic.edu.au
Volunteers for the coming weeks are:-
Thursday 21/03/2019 – Karen Horsburgh and Melinda Watt
Tuesday 26/03/2019 – Jess Ryall and Kim Hughes
Thursday 28/03/2019 – Lisa Hill and Lisa Clark
Tuesday 02/03/2019 – Kate O'Hehir and Eliza Hopkinson
Thursday 04/03/2019 – Rachel Murnane and Melinda Toye
Icy Poles
Icy Poles are for sale during second break Term 1 and 4 for $1
Thank you to our volunteers for the coming weeks:-
Friday 22/03/2019 – Karen Stowe and Briony Cleveland
Friday 08/03/2019 – Carmen McTigue and Jo Barlow
Friday 15/03/2018 – Kate Martin and Virginia Wilson
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Term One Week Six
The next P&F meeting will be held in the Boardroom Monday 18th march at 7.30pm – all welcome.
Hot Cross Bun Drive
We will be holding our Hot Cross Bun Drive later this term. Further details will be coming over the next few weeks.
Easter Raffle
We are holding our very popular Easter Raffle again this year.
It would be greatly appreciated if all families could donate 1 item for the raffle. This could be an Easter Egg, basket or an ornament. Any donation large or small will enable us to have many wonderful prize opportunities.
Raffle tickets will be sent home later in the month with the prizes to be drawn at assembly Friday 29th March.
We thank all families for their continued support of our annual raffle.
Uniform Shop
The Uniform Shop is open Tuesday 8:30 - 9:00am and Thursday 3:00 - 3:30pm
Thank you to our wonderful team of volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering in the Uniform Shop, please contact the office office@scballarat.catholic.edu.au
Volunteers for the coming weeks are:-
Thursday 07/03/2019 - Melissa Constable and Melinda Watt
Tuesday 12/03/2019 – Eliza Hopkinson and Michelle Dean
Thursday 14/03/2019 – Lisa Hodges and Lisa Clark
Tuesday 19/03/2019 – Emily Wallis and Lacey Askwith
Thursday 21/03/2019 – Karen Horsburgh and Melinda Watt
Icy Poles
Icy Poles are for sale during second break Term 1 and 4 for $1
Thank you to our volunteers for the coming weeks:-
Friday 08/03/2019 – Lisa Clark and Kristy Pitt
Friday 15/03/2018 – Megan Vila Pouca and Melinda Watt
Friday 22/03/2019 – Karen Stowe and Briony Cleveland
The next P&F meeting will be held in the Boardroom Monday 18th march at 7.30pm – all welcome.
Hot Cross Bun Drive
We will be holding our Hot Cross Bun Drive later this term. Further details will be coming over the next few weeks.
Easter Raffle
We are holding our very popular Easter Raffle again this year.
It would be greatly appreciated if all families could donate 1 item for the raffle. This could be an Easter Egg, basket or an ornament. Any donation large or small will enable us to have many wonderful prize opportunities.
Raffle tickets will be sent home later in the month with the prizes to be drawn at assembly Friday 29th March.
We thank all families for their continued support of our annual raffle.
Uniform Shop
The Uniform Shop is open Tuesday 8:30 - 9:00am and Thursday 3:00 - 3:30pm
Thank you to our wonderful team of volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering in the Uniform Shop, please contact the office office@scballarat.catholic.edu.au
Volunteers for the coming weeks are:-
Thursday 07/03/2019 - Melissa Constable and Melinda Watt
Tuesday 12/03/2019 – Eliza Hopkinson and Michelle Dean
Thursday 14/03/2019 – Lisa Hodges and Lisa Clark
Tuesday 19/03/2019 – Emily Wallis and Lacey Askwith
Thursday 21/03/2019 – Karen Horsburgh and Melinda Watt
Icy Poles
Icy Poles are for sale during second break Term 1 and 4 for $1
Thank you to our volunteers for the coming weeks:-
Friday 08/03/2019 – Lisa Clark and Kristy Pitt
Friday 15/03/2018 – Megan Vila Pouca and Melinda Watt
Friday 22/03/2019 – Karen Stowe and Briony Cleveland