Please note the following dates in your diary:
2025 dates are set as best as possible at this point in time.
Please be mindful they may be subject to change and continue to check.

Term 4

Week 10 Tues 9th Dec - Step up day (Prep -Yr 6 2026) Tues 9th Dec - Yr 6 secondary school transition day - no Yr 6 onsite Tues 9th Dec - Parent Teacher Chats (3.40pm-6.30pm) - note date change Wed 10th Dec - Parent Teacher Chats (3.40pm-6.30pm) - note date change Fri 12th Dec - End of year mass whole school Fri 12th Dec - Reports sent home via PAM

Week 11 Mon 15th Dec - End of year assembly 11:45am Mon 15th Dec - Year 6 Graduation (PM) Tues 16th Dec - Last day of the school year - Yr 6 exc. to Adventure Park - 3:30pm dismissal on the basketball court

2026 Wednesday 28th January - Year 1-6 Students Begin Wednesday 28th January - Prep testing Thursday 29th January - Prep testing Friday 30th January - Preps begin Wednesday 4th Feb - No school for Preps Monday 9th Feb - Whole School Mass 9:15 am all welcome Wednesday 11th Feb - No school for Preps Monday 16th Feb - Clairvaux Cross Country Yr 4-6 Wednesday 18th Feb - Ash Wednesday Wednesday 18th Feb - No school for Preps Wednesday 25th Feb - No school for Preps Monday 2nd March - Preps begin full weeks at school Monday 2nd March - Clairvaux Senior Athletics Yr 4-6 Wednesday 4th March - Reconciliation Family Faith Night Year 3 6:30pm Monday 9th March - Public Holiday Tuesday 10th March - School Closure Day Tuesday 10th March - Division Swimmming - selected students Monday 16th March - Year 6 camp (2 nights) Tuesday 17th March - Year 6 camp Wednesday 18th March - Yr 3 Reconciliation Celebration Wednesday 18th March - Year 6 camp Thursday 19th March - Yr 6 students no school Tuesday 24th March - Colour Run (evening) Wednesday 25th March - Prep 2027 information tours 9:30 am and 12:00pm Friday 27th March - Yr 6 Summer Lightning Prem Thursday 2nd April - Last day of term 1 - 2:30 dismissal Monday 20th April - First Day of Term 2 Thursday 23rd April - Prep 2027 information tours 9:30am  Friday 24th April - City to Surf Cross Country - selected students Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd May - Sacramental Presentation Masses (Eucharist and Confirmation) Monday May 4th - Swimming begins for Yr 3 and 4 (all week) Monday May 11th - Swimming begins for Yr 1 and 2 Tuesday 19th May - Division cross country - selected students Wednesday 20th May - Eucharist Family Faith Night Year 4 - 6:30pm Friday 29th May - Yr 6 Winter Lightning Prem Tuesday 2nd June - Yr 4 Eucharist preparation day Monday 8th June - Public Holiday Tuesday 9th June - Year 5 Camp (one night) Wednesday 10th June - Year 5 camp Thursday 11th June - Yr 5 students no school Saturday 13th June and Sunday 14th June - Sacrament of Eucharist Celebrations Friday 26th June - Assembly Friday 26th June - Last Day of term 2 - 2:30pm dismissal

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Every day at school counts. Going to school every day is the most important part of your child’s education. There are no safe number of days for missing school – each day a student misses puts them behind and can affect their educational outcomes and their social connectedness.
The best thing you can do is support your child to get to school every day. A positive attitude towards school, healthy habits and routines and parental involvement can support your child’s regular school attendance and prevent chronic absence patterns.
At Clairvaux we monitor student attendance carefully and you may from time to time receive communication from your child's teacher alerting you to the percentage of time your child has missed in absenses.
Sometimes we dont realise that a day here or there away from school can add up very quickly. 1 day missed per fortnight adds up to four weeks lost per year. This adds up to one year of schooling over the course of their educational enrolment at primary and secondary school.

Being on time is also very important. School begins at 8:50am and that is when our gates close. Students must be signed in if they arrive after this time. Late arrivals and uncommunicated absences will result in a text message alerting you to this.

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Enrolments for Prep 2025 are now closed. See the enrolment page for more information regarding future enrolments and enrolments for other year levels. All applications are now completed online. You may complete our online Enrolment Application Form by clicking here

Please see our enrolment page for further information.

www.ccsbelmont.com.au/page/3/Enrolment-Information

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Last tours for  St Joseph's College in Term 2

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On Friday our Semester One CSC reps were presented with their badges at our beginning of year school mass.
Each student is part of a smaller group that works to promote goodwill and awareness of important occasions and topics.
The Arts, Social Justice and Cultural Awareness, Health and Wellbeing and Sustainability. You will note in another article an initiative run by the Sustainability group coming up.
Congratulations to the following students:

Stella M 3TO

Lewis C 3TO

Duncan B 3RB

Ethan S 3RB

Ruby M 3RW

Van V 3RW

Matteo M 3CG

Luca G 3CG

Scarlett P 4LO

Sidney N 4LO

Anna M 4HH

Georgia Rose H 4HH

Jesse O 4SJ

Abigail G 4SJ

Maya D 4MC

William E 4MC

Sienna W 5TD

Liam W 5TD

Armaan S 5VR

Alfred T 5VR

Charlotte M 5HN

Julian B 5HN

Zoe W 5AC

Milla M 5AC

Lylah H 6CM

Isabelle H 6CM

Lily O 6MM

Evie V 6MM

Emily P 6DC

Joseph H 6DC

Mason B 6RM

Ava F 6RM

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At Clairvaux we have traditionally had one camp experience for our students in the student’s Year 6 year. We have found that the students are of an appropriate age to manage the demands of a school camp, sleeping away from home, eating camp food, being away from family. We also find it is a wonderful way to finish off their Primary school years with their peers. We acknowledge the benefits of school camps and are aware that there may be thoughts that Clairvaux could offer more school camp experiences for our students. Your insights will play a crucial role in shaping our approach to the consideration of organising and executing future camp experiences. 

Currently our Year 6 cohort attend a two night camp in Anglesea at a cost in 2024 of $450 per child in addition to the yearly school fee and levy. This additional camp cost only just covers all the expenses of this camp.

We do recognise the benefits of a school camp and celebrate the positive points below:

• Personal Growth: camps can provide additional opportunities for children to develop independence, resilience, and self-confidence through new experiences and challenges outside the classroom.
• Social Skills: an additional chance for children to build friendships, teamwork, and communication skills while interacting with peers in a different environment.
• Educational Value: educational opportunities camps offer, such as learning about nature, history, or culture through hands-on activities.
• Physical Activity: outdoor play opportunities that camps provide can promote health and well-being among children who may spend a lot of time indoors.
• Memorable Experiences: lasting memories and fun experiences for children to gain from camp.
• Connection with Nature: a chance for children to connect with nature, develop environmental awareness, and learn outdoor skills.
• Sense of Belonging: a sense of belonging and community spirit fostered during camp, as children bond with classmates and teachers outside of the school setting.

In addition to this we also understand the true load of a camp and that school camps represent a significant undertaking for both our students and our staff. Due to the new Enterprise Bargaining Agreement for Catholic school teachers, we are now required to pay staff attending camp for their time during out of school hours, which we recognise is fair and equitable. This consideration obviously adds  to the cost of the current Year 6 camp considerably and we would anticipate additional camps in other years to also have a similar cost associated with them.

We ask you to consider the below points carefully when completing this survey, considering all those that are impacted by proposed camp changes.

• Teacher Workload: We recognise that organising and supervising school camps can be demanding for our dedicated teaching staff. There is a lot of time for planning and preparation that is added to the teacher’s already busy workload and this occurs prior to the camp commencing, let alone the extra responsibility given to teachers at the actual camp experience which is heightened for younger students. Camps can often have an impact on other year levels of the school as well - as staff LSO/teachers are sometimes required to meet the staffing ratios for camp and the male/female staffing ratios resulting in disruption of classes still at school. Staff also are required to be away from their own families.
• Financial Accessibility: We understand that the cost of school camps can vary and may pose a financial challenge for some families. (Transport, camp costs and teacher/ LSO Time in Lieu payments) It also needs to be noted that to support camp costs we may need to have a student free day for that year level to support the cost to families as per last year and this year.
• Student Participation: Every child is unique, and we respect and understand that some students may have reservations or concerns about participating in camp activities. (this already occurs for some of our year 6 students)
• Risk Management and Safety: Safety is our top priority during school camps. Risk management measures and safety protocols are paramount to a camp experience and involve extensive checks and compliance procedures are followed to mitigate any potential risks and ensure a secure environment for all participants.
• Camp Location: This is a consideration as we have many students who have disabilities or other concerns who may have an altered camp experience, ie picked up early, only staying for day visits, parents on call for collection if required.
• Balanced Evaluation: While school camps offer numerous benefits, we also recognise that there may be challenges or drawbacks associated with them. 

Your input will help us better understand the priorities and concerns of our parent community regarding school camps. We value your perspectives and look forward to using them to inform our decisions moving forward. Note when referencing a camp experience it could be an afterschool event until early evening at school, a one day camp or a two day camp.

We ask for your thoughts via this google form https://forms.gle/rZe3Si6BH4Cgd5C49

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What you need to know if your child has a medical condition

Important Reminder: Student Medication at School

As the weather warms up, we know that many students may begin experiencing hayfever or other seasonal allergies. To help us support your child’s health and safety at school, we’d like to remind families of our current medication procedures.

In line with the MACS Medication Policy (introduced in 2022), the school is unable to administer any medication—including over-the-counter items—without the correct documentation.

If your child requires medication during school hours, please ensure the following forms are completed:

• Medical Authority Form – This must be filled out by a health professional (Doctor or Pharmacist) for any medication, including over-the-counter medicines such as Paracetamol, Antihistamines, or creams.

• Medical Management Form – Required if your child has an ongoing medical condition that needs regular medication or treatment.

All relevant forms and policy information can be found on our school website.

We appreciate your cooperation and support in keeping our students safe and well cared for. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the school office.

Please keep medical details up to date.

All medication is to be stored in the First aid room and will be administered by staff.  No medication is to be stored in your child's bag.

• Asthma: Asthma Action Plan signed by the doctor every 12 months.  
• Allergy:  Allergy Action Plan signed by the doctor every 12 months.  
• Anaphylaxis:  Asthma Action Plan signed by the doctor every 12 months. 
• Epilepsy: Epilepsy Management Plan signed by the doctor every 12 months

                    (All these forms are supplied by your doctor).

You will receive an email via SIMON (PAM) when your child is due for a new plan or if your child's medication has expired.

If your child requires any medical care or medication at school you will be required to take the following forms to a Health Practitioner to be filled in and signed off.

Medical Management Form 

Medical Authority Form 

We can no longer give any medication eg. panadol, antibiotics, antihistamines, creams etc to your child at school unless these forms are filled out. 

These forms are available from the office and also on our website under Welbeing, to download.

To update your child's medical information on PAM, please see these instructions 

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Easter at St Bernard’s

Wed 20th March: 7.30pm - Penitential Service

Mon 25th March: 7.30pm - Tenebrae quiet prayer

Holy Thursday: 7.30pm - Mass: Lord’s Supper Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Good Friday: 10.00am - Stations of the Cross

Good Friday: 3.00pm - The Passion

Easter Vigil: 7.30pm - Mass

Easter Sunday: 9.00 & 10.30am - Mass

 

 

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