Community Christmas Market & Carols

TONIGHT!

• Food Trucks
• Christmas Market
• Children’s Entertainment – Magician
• ‘Good As New’ Uniform Sale
• Christmas Carols

A heartfelt, advanced thank you goes to the many students, staff, and LPFA volunteers who have volunteered their time in preparation for tonight’s event and who have worked tirelessly behind the scenes. Your hard work and dedication brings the community together in celebration of this special time of year.

Host Families Required – Short Term Cultural Experience

We are currently looking for volunteer Host Families to welcome one of the twenty visiting students, aged 15-18 years from Santa Laurensia School in Indonesia into their homes from 14-21 February 2025; and to give these students the opportunity to experience Australian family and school life by providing a home and buddy experience.

Whilst the short-term cultural experiences are a rewarding learning experience for the visiting students, we have also seen how host students and their families benefit from these programs. Hosting offers opportunities to learn about and experience another culture and improve language skills at the family level through the visiting student, as well as assisting guests with their English speaking skills. Forming lifelong friendships is an added benefit to hosting. There have been many past host students and their families who have remained in contact with the visiting students; and in some cases, have even visited their host brother or sister during their own travels.

Interested families can contact Monica Agius at community@loyola.vic.edu.au or 9433 0228 for more information.

Donation of Loyola Uniform

Thank you to all the families who generously donated second-hand uniforms throughout the year. As we prepare for 2025, we are accepting donations of washed uniforms. If you have any items you no longer need, please leave them with Reception. Your contributions help support families in need and are greatly appreciated. For more information, please contact Monica Agius at community@loyola.vic.edu.au or 9433 0228.

Please note that we are no longer able to accept the old style Sport uniform.

Appreciations and Acknowledgements

Parent Volunteers

As the year draws to a close, I would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to the many parent volunteers who generously give their time and talents to support our College community.

Whether it’s through involvement in the Loyola Parents and Friends Association (LPFA), the Partnership With Parents (PWP) program, sorting uniforms, preparing folders for promotional events, or countless other contributions, our volunteers make a lasting impact on our students, staff, and families.

Your efforts help to create a vibrant, welcoming, and collaborative environment that reflects the values of Justice, Mercy, and Faith. Through your hard work and dedication, you not only support our events and initiatives but also help strengthen the spirit of community that makes our College truly special.

Local Business Support

Thank you to the following businesses who have so generously supported the Loyola Parents and Friends Association throughout 2024. These local businesses kindly donated prizes and vouchers which were used for raffles and prizes at the Bogan Bingo and Community Christmas Market & Carols events. Loyola College is fortunate to have the support of the local community in our fundraising activities. Thank you also to Lou Taneski who leads our parent volunteers on LPFA in sourcing these donations.

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Wishing all families a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy start to 2025.