Principal's Notes
World Teacher’s Day
World Teachers’ Day is celebrated internationally on the first Friday in October. As this is usually during Australian school holidays, Australia celebrates the day on the last Friday in October of each year. So, this Friday 30th October is World Teachers’ Day! I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank the incredible staff that I feel privileged to lead and work with. At St Benedict’s we are indeed blessed to have teachers that are passionate, dedicated, enthusiastic and committed to improving the learning outcomes for each student. They are also incredibly generous with their time and energy. Thank you to all the staff for helping to making St Benedict’s the wonderful community it is.
St Benedict’s Front Garden Make Over
Work has already begun on our front garden, with the students planting shortly. If you missed the opportunity to purchase plants at the end of last term, you may still do so. Payments can be made at the front office or via Qkr!.
P&F Working Bee
The P&F will be holding a Working Bee on Sunday 15th November between 10am – 1pm. Due to Covid restrictions this is the only working bee we will be having this year. If you can help in any way, we would appreciate your support. More details will follow shortly, but please save the date on your calendar.
MGL Manila Christmas Hamper Appeal
During this most difficult time our MGL Manila Parish (also St Benedict’s!) is raising money for Christmas Hampers to bring some joy into the lives of families struggling just to survive. A family hamper costs between A$12-15. Our Canberra “MGL Mission Account” will transfer directly into our Manila Account. The bank details are: BSB 062.786. A/C number 027325, with reference “MANREL”.
2021 School and Term Dates
Please be aware the term dates will be as follows for next year;
- Term One 1 February - 1 April
- Term Two 19 April - 25 June
- Term Three 12 July - 17 September
- Term Four 5 October - 17 December