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Upcoming Events

School Photo Day

Date: Friday 22 September - Monday 30 November
Venue: St Raphael's School - Parkside

Mercy Stalls presented by all year levels.

Date: Monday 23 September
Venue: St Raphael's School - Parkside

St Raphael’s School was established in 1889 by the Sisters of Mercy and each year we proudly celebrate our heritage during Mercy Week.

On Monday September 23, between Recess and Lunch, there will be stalls for students to either purchase small items or play games ie; Pin the tail on the donkey. These have traditionally been set up and run by our senior students, but this year each class is responsible for creating and establishing a stall. In this way, all students see themselves as being able to contribute to the Common Good in a meaningful way. Look out for more information from class teachers, who may be seeking parent support on the day. Apart from being a lot of fun, we are also hoping to raise money which we will then send to the Sisters of Mercy charity which is known as ‘Mercy Works.’ This organisation supports vulnerable communities in Papua New Guinea.

Catholic Schools Music Festival

Date: Thursday 23 September
Time: 12:00am - 12:00am
Venue: St Raphael's School - Parkside

Excursion to the Monastery and last day of Term 3

Date: Friday 27 September
Venue: The Monastery -

Our school will head by bus to the Monastery. We will begin the day with Mass in St. Paul of the Cross Church at 9.45am. Following this, students will be lead through a variety of activities within the Monastery grounds. Recess and Lunch are provided on the day, due to the generosity of the Monastery. We will return to school via bus, in time for the regular afternoon pickup. A more detailed plan of the day will be provided closer to the event, in the form of an excursion note.

 

 

Term 4 commences

Date: Monday 14 October
Venue: St Raphael's School - Parkside

Sports Day

Date: Thursday 7 April - Monday 30 November
Time: 12:00am
Venue: St Raphael's School - Parkside

Board Meeting

Date: Tuesday 22 October
Venue: St Raphael's School - Parkside

SACPASSA Tennis Carnival

Date: Wednesday 23 October
Venue: Not at school -

Grandparents Day

Date: Friday 25 October
Time: 9:00am
Venue: St Raphael's School - Parkside

You're Invited to Our Grandfriends Morning! 

We are thrilled to invite you to our Grandfriends Day next week! Join us on Friday at 9am in the hall for a special morning dedicated to celebrating the wonderful relationships between our students and their beloved grandparents and special friends.


Here's what we have planned:

  • 9am: We will kick off the morning with a short prayer, followed by an exciting performance by our talented Choir students singing "Putting on the Ritz."
  • After the performance, children will escort their Grandfriends back to their classrooms for a fun-filled visit.
  • Classes 3, 4, 5, and 6 will be set up downstairs to showcase their learning, while other classes will share their activities in their rooms.
  • Enjoy delicious jam, cream, and scones available in the hall for our special guests!

This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to share their school experiences with you. We can't wait to see you there!

Read-a-thon

Date: Monday 4 November - Friday 8 November
Venue: St Raphael's School - Parkside

Running from November 4th to November 8th. We're encouraging our students, and the kindy kids at Cranley House Child Care Centre, Grove Kindergarten, Kozy Kids Glenside and Guardian Child Care Centre, plus the wider community to read as many books as possible, either to themselves or to others, and keep a tally. 

Special book prizes will be awarded to the children who read or had the most books read to them at each participating kindergarten and at St Raphael's School. 

The read-a-thon is part of our Reading Revolution.

Expert Panel: Literacy - The Foundation of Success.

Date: Monday 4 November
Time: 6:15pm
Venue: St Raphael's School - Parkside

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from experts and gain valuable insights into the world of reading. Join us in our mission to cultivate a community of passionate readers and lifelong learners.

St Raphael's School, is proud to announce an expert panel event on the importance of reading, hosted by Principal Emma Fowler. This event is part of our Reading Revolution read-a-thon and will take place on Monday, November 4th, from 6:15 pm in the school Hall. 

Why Reading Matters: Practical Insights for Families 

Join us for an enlightening discussion on the crucial role of reading in children's development, focusing on practical reasons that families with children aged 0 to Year 6 can relate to. Our expert panel will explore how reading fosters brain development and neural connections in young children, enabling positive academic, social, and wellbeing outcomes. 

Panellists

  • Representatives from Raising Literacy SA
  • Unley Library specialists
  • Local children's authors: Andrew Joyner, Tania Ingram and Mandy Foot

Event Details: 

Date: Monday, November 4th 
Time: 6:15 pm 
Location: St Raphael's School Hall, 114 Glen Osmond Rd, Parkside. 
Cost: Free entry with children welcome.
RSVP: Required to ensure adequate space, please.

This event forms part of our Reading Revolution.

SACPASSA Athletics Carnival

Date: Tuesday 5 November
Venue: Not at school -

PE Week

Date: Monday 11 November - Friday 15 November
Venue: St Raphael's School - Parkside

Christmas concert: Aisle Be Home for Christmas

Date: Friday 15 November
Time: 6:00pm
Venue: The Hall at St Raphael's School -

All abord for our Christmas Concert: "Aisle Be Home for Christmas"
Sing along to your favourite Christmas carols, laugh with our student stand up comedians and enjoy some slapstick, drama and musical theatre performances.


Paging passengers for Friday 15 November
Gates open 6pm for a 7pm flight


Entertainment, drinks and desserts available.
Enjoy a show put on by all our students just for you!


Tickets are $5 each [St Raphael's School students free], via QKR or at the front office.
 

Year 6 Assembly

Date: Wednesday 4 December
Venue: Venue is N/A -

Year 6 Graduation, Liturgy and Dinner

Date: Monday 9 December
Venue: Venue is TBC -

End of Year Mass and last day for Year 6

Date: Tuesday 10 December
Time: 9:30am
Venue: Venue is TBC -

Last day of school for the year.

Date: Wednesday 11 December
Venue: St Raphael's School - Parkside
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