This week will see one of the students’ favourite events of the year occur - Mini Fete. This event is traditionally organised and run by our senior students, with all funds raised going to Catholic Missions. This year we will be rolling 3 events into one day on Friday October 27 - Day For Daniel (please wear red), Crazy Sock Day for Socktober (add some crazy socks to that red outfit) and Mini Fete (please bring a

small amount of money and a bag for your goodies). Thank you to those who were able to make donations for this event, we are very appreciative of your support.

St Clare’s is once again supporting the St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal. We are asking children to bring in non-perishable, long lasting items that will be put towards making up hampers for less fortunate people in our community. Each class has been asked to bring in specific items up until the end of term. This is an opportunity to teach our children about the importance of the gift of giving.

Prep – Tinned/packet soup & Vegetables, puddings, cake or pancake mix, custards

Year 1 – Tinned fruits/ meals including spaghetti, baked beans, tuna

Year 2 – Breakfast cereals, pasta, grains (eg. Rice, cous cous, pasta)

Year 3 – Biscuits (sweet or savoury), muesli bars, fruit mince pies

Year 4 – Lollies, candy canes, Christmas cake/pudding, sauces, bon bons

Year 5 – Hygiene products (Shampoo, Soap, Toothbrush, Toothpaste)

Year 6 – Drink (eg. Soft drinks, juice, tea, coffee, long-life milk, cordial)

On Tuesday November 7, we will be holding a Melbourne Cup Hat Parade in the hall. Children are invited to create a hat/headwear at home and come along to show off their masterpiece. As this is a swimming day, we will start the parade at 8.40, with the Year 1 class parading first and then heading straight to the pool. Parents and family members are welcome to attend.

Our parish is in need of new members to be a part of the Pastoral Parish Council. The council meets a few times a year to discuss the needs of our current parish and getting involved is a great way to help out in our community. We are particularly needing parents in our school to please consider attending the next meeting on Thursday November 9 at 4pm in the Good Samaritan room. If you require further information, please contact Fr Joby.

We will gather as a parish community in the church on Wednesday November 1 to recognise All Saints Day. Families and friends are welcome to join us.

With Blessings,

Sharon Chappel

Assembly

Term 4