Principal's Report
NAPLAN Data Results
Much is said about the NAPLAN testing regime every year and it is a necessary task that we must complete. That being said, I would like to congratulate all of the St. Finbar's Staff and Students for the outstanding results that we have achieved this year. The data for 2019 is the strongest we have achieved across all areas in over a decade! This is not only attributed to our wonderful Year 3 and 5 Teachers, but it is reflective of all St. Finbars staff. From the intervention work that is completed in the Junior school with Reading Recovery and Levelled Literacy Intervention, to the extension work and skilled classroom teaching in all classrooms, I would like to acknowledge everyone's efforts. I have attached St. Finbar's results below for your viewing. All Year 3 & 5 student individual results will come home today in a sealed envelope.
Upcoming Cyber Safety Evening
On the evening of Tuesday September 10th at 7.00 PM, St Finbar’s will be hosting a Parent focused Cyber Safety session in the school hall. We highly recommend Parents attend this workshop to help learn how to protect and minimise online risks for their children. The evening will provide insight into the online worlds of young people including the latest trends, risks and research, and include a strong focus on social media. It also focuses on advice parents can use to help manage a child’s life online.
Through participation in this workshop you will:
Develop an understanding of the appeal of social media and how to support young people to stay safe.
Know where and how to report inappropriate content and how to best support young people who are experiencing harm.
Be equipped with the latest research regarding online behaviour.
This will be an informative and valuable evening that will answer many questions regarding Cyber Safety and how to best support your children in regards to their use of technology.
If you are attending the evening please complete the form: Cyber Safety Evening Attendance
Dad's Footy Match
I would like to thanks James Davies and Alan Contreras for their work in setting up the Inaugural St. Finbar's v's St. Joan of Arc Dad's Football Match which was held last Saturday at Beach road oval. Congratulations to the Year 3, 4, 5 & 6 Students who also represented the school on the day in the children's matches. Special thanks to Colin Ho and Francis Doyle for coaching the childrens treams. Please find below Colin Ho's very entertaining report from the day:
Thanks to Matt Skehill who was our official photographer on the day and has kindly shared all of his amazing photos with us.
Please click HERE for Kid's Match photos.
Please click HERE for Dad's Match photos.
St Finbar's P&F Comedy Night
Saturday 7th September
Please consider attending our Major fundraiser event for this year. It promises to be a lot of fun. More information can be found on our P & F page further on in this newsletter. Auction item information has been emailed directly to parents.
Sunsmart Policy
Please note that the 1st of September marks the start of our School Hat Sunsmart Policy. All students will be expected to wear their Blue school Legionnaires hat from next week.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Isabella L ~ 3A and Lola S ~ 3A who recently competed in their first ALP Level 3 Gymnastics Competition at Niddrie Gymnastics Victoria. Their team placed second overall and they had lots of fun competing together, representing Chamford Gymnastics.
CEMSIS Surveys
Today all families will receive a letter from me regarding your assistance in participating in a school wide survey. The survey closes on 20th of September and I urge everyone to consider participating in it. The data collected from the survey is used to drive important school improvement.
Last week of Term
Please note the following activities during the last week of term:
Monday 16th September - Dress Up As your favourite athlete day - Gold coin donation for Isabelle F's National Athletics Competition.
Wednesday 18th September - End of Term Mass and St. Finbar's Feast Day Celebrations
Friday 20th September - St. Finbar's Footy Fun Day - Dress up in your Football colours and special Lunch order day. (Go Blues!)
God Bless,
Pat Berlingeri
Principal