Principal's Message
From the Principal
Staff are often asked about how they can best support their child/children in the digital world. This is a tricky one for us because it is certainly a challenge for us all. On November 14th we have our Cyber Safety Parent Information Night. This is a free information session for our parents and we would certainly encourage all our parents to take up this opportunity. The information presented will be suitable to parents across all year levels. Further information regarding the Cyber safety Night is presented in this week's newsletter.
Socktober
Yesterday we took part in Socktober which was an initiative of the 3/4 Level and one way which our school can fundraise and engage in advocacy and formation activities for Catholic Mission during World Mission Month this October.
Thank you to the 3/4 Level for coordinating this term's social justice event. As a school we raised $318.40.
Class Groupings 2020
Teachers have now commenced the process of organising classes for 2020. This is a lengthy process, taking the form of a number of staff meetings and much discussion. Teachers take a broad and balanced view when considering the needs of all students. It is our intention, as always, to provide well-balanced class groupings. To achieve this we take into consideration the academic, social, emotional and behavioural needs of all students. Teachers will draw on their collective knowledge of the students and expertise to arrange the classes.
Individual parent requests compromise this process and inevitably inhibit our capacity to deliver balanced classes. I ask parents to consider how difficult the task of arranging balanced classes would be if we were to act on all parent preferences. Therefore I ask parents to refrain from sending requests about student placement to classroom teachers.
To best support students in their learning and provide optimal social interaction we will be looping some students (students have the same teacher for two years) while others will change classes. Requests by parents to have their child/children placed with certain teachers is certainly not something we consider based on personal preference.
If you still feel there is a need to have an issue discussed, please make a time to see me before Friday 15th November.
Once finalized it will be extremely difficult to make changes to these groupings.
Condolences
Last week we received news that Georgina Torrisi's dad passed away suddenly. This has been a great shock to the family. We pass on our thoughts and prayers to Georgina and her family during this very sad time.
Secondary School Experience
Salesian College have invited our Year 3 and 4 students (boys and girls) to a morning at their college to experience what a secondary school might look and feel like. This activity will take place next Wednesday 6th November. Students will be involved in a number of activities, including a media, science and physical education class.
Coffee and Catch-up
The coffee cart will be operating again in the morning after assembly and all parents are welcome to come along for a coffee and catch-up after assembly. Hot drinks will be on sale for $2.
School Closure Day
A reminder that next Monday 4th November is a school closure day and Tuesday is a public holiday for the Melbourne Cup.
TERM 3 FOOTY FUNDRAISER
We would like to thank students and families for their generous contributions for the footy fundraiser in Term 3. Your generosity and enthusiasm is greatly appreciated, and will mean a lot to the John Moriarty Foundation. The school raised a total of $1,400. This money will help improve the lives and opportunities of disadvantaged Indigenous Youth.
We are incredibly proud of this effort.
CHESS SETS
If any families have a chess set at home that they are not using, the children of Grade 1/2G would love to have some in their class to use. If you can assist, please contact the office. Thank you.