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 6 Mon 10th - Prep nurse visit Tues 11th Nov - Prep 2026 transition session 1 Wed 12th Nov - Prep 2026 transition session 1 Thur 13th Nov - Prep nurse visit Fri 14th Nov - Year 4 Incursion

Week 7 Mon 17th Nov - Prep nurse visit Mon 17th Nov - Junior aths yr 2/3 - school oval Tues 18th Nov - Junior aths yr P/1 - school oval Wed 19th Nov - Yr 5 leadership day Wed 19th Nov - Deakin optometry session with preps Thur 20th Nov - Deakin optometry session with preps Fri 21st Nov - Deakin optometry session with preps

Week 8 Mon 24th Nov - School Closure day Tues 25th Nov - Prep 2026 transition session 2 Wed 26th Nov - P&F meeting onsite 7pm Wed 26th Nov - Year 5 Serendip Excursion Gr1 Thur 27th Nov - Year 6 Surfing excursion

Week 9 Monday 1st Dec - Year 5 Serendip Excursion Gr2 Tues 2nd Dec - Year 6 Disco 6pm - 7:30pm

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 Wednesday 11th Feb - No school for Preps Monday 16th Feb - Clairvaux Cross Country Yr 4-6 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 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 - Year 6 camp Thursday 19th March - Yr 6 students no school Tuesday 24th March - Colour Run (evening) 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 Friday 24th April - City to Surf Cross Country - selected students 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 Friday 29th May - Yr 6 Winter Lightning Prem 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 Friday 26th June - Last Day of term 2

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This morning I was able to attend the Year 4 Mass with Fr Sang and celebrate the First Communion of Archer Brown with his family.  It was the second time that the Year 4 teachers and children have gathered together to celebrate Mass as a Year 4 family since their own First Eucharist in May this year. Thank you to Fr Sang for allowing us to celebrate this special mass with Archer's class and family.

  

Joining together as a school family with those parishioners and parents that attended Mass, struck me that we are so fortunate that we can gather as a united family.  We should never underestimate the fact that at Clairvaux we are free and able to live in a country that is devoid of conflict. 

This week is Refugee Week and the theme this year is Finding Freedom.

There are many people who have arrived in Australia from other countries.  Either as families and individuals seeking a new start,  or those that have been forced to seek asylum as refugees from countries that are in turmoil through war, persecution because of nationality or religious beliefs etc. 

Throughout our history Australia has been a beacon of hope for many.  Many have found freedom.  This year's theme asks to reflect on the stories of refugees who despite the challenges that they encountered, and with the resilience that they demonstrated, they have embraced the freedom of being part of the Australian family. 

May we continue to shine a light on the bonds created through the refugee program as it has had the power to create long lasting relationships for all Australians which has changed lives. 

In the words of Andrew Chin

We are God’s hands,

We are God’s eyes. 

May our hearts be the love of God

We Are God's Hands

Anxiety Coach

The final session of Anxiety Coach was held on Tuesday night with Sam Lester. (Mental Health leader and Counsellor)  Many thanks to Sam who led parents through three sessions and to the parents who attended online.  The take home messages from this week's session were:
1. How can one brain calm another brain? Our role as parents being the      more knowing other. 

2. How children can learn to self soothe. 

3. Children need help from adults to manage anxiety. 

4. Parents can help children understand their anxiety (empathy) 

5. Challenging cognitive distortions - how children interpret adversity can result in them feeling anxious or calming themselves.

Two weeks to go, I am sure we are looking forward to the mid year break.
 
Regards, Brendan

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In the last week of this term we will be holding our ‘Mid Year Parent Teacher Chats’. These conversations will be held either in person or via a phone call made to you from your child’s teacher - your child does not need to be available to participate in the conversation and you will have the opportunity to select an option when you book. Meetings will be held on:

• Monday 30th June (12:10 pm - 6:30 pm) - (PLEASE NOTE ALL STUDENTS WILL BE DISMISSED AT 12 MIDDAY ON THIS DAY - YOU WILL NEED TO ARRANGE FOR THEM TO BE PICKED UP AT THIS TIME) Kelly club will be open from midday.
• Wednesday 2nd July  (3:40 pm - 7:40 pm)PLEASE NOTE:

  3ST and 4CM will also be holding some interviews on Tuesday 1st July (2:10 pm - 5:30 pm)

These interview times are scheduled for after you receive your child’s report so teachers can talk to the report and you can ask any questions. Reports will be sent home via PAM on Friday 27th.

Our reports do not have comments - only progress marks, so the interview times are a very important part of our reporting process and allows the opportunity to provide further information about your child's progress. Thank you to those who have already made a time to meet.

Please visit: https://www.schoolinterviews.com.au/code/tqxvy


The code needed is: tqxvy if you are prompted.

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Yesterday, Clairvaux had both the boys and girls soccer teams represent their district at the Bellarine Division soccer champs. Both teams did extremely well and we are super proud of both.

The boys narrowly missed out on a grand final playoff game going down in penalties in the semi final. In their 3rd v 4th playoff game, they comfortably took control of the match to finish off in 3rd place for the day. 

And our girls made it through the group and semi final stage undefeated making it to the playoff Grand Final. In what was a great game where Clairvaux seized control for most of the game, they were unfortunately unable to put that dominance into goals. The would be decided on penalties. Up stepped Lylah Hill channeling her inner Mackenzie Arnold to pull off two super saves and put her team through to the regional championships in early August. Amazing effort girls.

Thank you to the parents for supporting our students (loudly) and to Mark Gibbons for coaching the girls.


Girls Soccer Report

On 12 June we participated in the district lightning premiership for soccer. Together with the boys team we went by bus to Myers Reserve. We started off playing Mt Duneed which was a competitive and well played game, we ended up scoring a 1-0 win. After that we had a break and watched the boys game. We then went to play Queenscliff and won again with a 5-0 score. For our toughest game, to decide our place in our pool we played Drysdale. It was a challenging game with lots of nerves, but we came out on top moving on to the grand final. Ocean Grove was a strongly defensive team, yet with lots of teamwork and encouragement we fought for the win. We ended up going for penalties, with our enthusiasm and skills we triumphed with a 4-3 win. This means we have made it to the regionals where we will play at Caroline Springs in August. We are so grateful for all the support from the parents and our coach Mark for encouraging us along the way. All the teams that we played were very skilled and we were very thankful to play against them and win. Overall it was a fantastic and positive day and we cannot wait to play again in August.
Annie Walsh & Evie Dando 6DC

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Premiers of the City to Surf Sports District


School Sport Victoria- Bellarine Division Girls Netball

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Keep a look out for these great upcoming events.

• All Carnivale questions and queries can be sent to: clairvauxcarnivale@gmail.com
• All Carnivale sponsorship information can be sent to: clairvauxcarnivaledonate@gmail.com
• Agenda items for P&F can be emailed to: clairvauxpandf@gmail.com 
• Any queries or feedback in regard to uniform are to be directed to: clairvauxuniforms@gmail.com

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