News from Around the School

New Staff 2019

QOP has appointed a few new staff members for 2019:

Michael Ozbun - Deputy Principal

and new teaching staff:

Lauren Middlebrook (Grade 1)

Lisa Vella  (Grade 6)

McCabe Craig (Grade 4)

Patrick Craig (Grade 6)  

We warmly welcome you all to Queen of Peace.

Farewell Henry

Today staff held a morning tea to celebrate the retirement of Henry Zun, our legendary guitar tutor.  After 19 years teaching the children of Queen of Peace and other local schools, he was presented with a gift in recognition of his dedication and service.  Henry then reflected on his time here and how much he has enjoyed watching his students learn, thrive and grow in confidence.   We wish Henry well in his retirement, with more time to spend with grandchildren, on well deserved holidays and supporting the Bulldogs!

Baby news

Congratulations Lotus (Prep A) and Elijah (1C) who have welcomed a baby brother, Ezekiel.

Donation received

Thank you to families who have purchased goods from Athlete's Foot at Highpoint this year.  Through the store's incentive scheme, the school has just received a cheque for $150.  We acknowledge and appreciate this donation and as always, the support of our families.

Donate your old glasses

Do you have any old pairs of spectacles at home that you no longer wear? Time to clear out that junk drawer and donate the glasses to a good cause! Prep B have organised a donation box so your glasses can be recycled. The collection box can found in the school office. The glasses will then be donated to people in need overseas through Lions Recycle for Sight, facilitated by Specsavers Werribee Community Program.

Learning at Queen of Peace

Learning at QoP  Year Level Overviews for Term 4 are attached below and also on our website CLICK HERE

Learning at QoP Overview for Term 4 is attached and also available on our website CLICK HERE

A message from the Office

To avoid disruption to classrooms, if children need to be collected early they should be picked up at the lunch break (at 1:30pm Monday or 1:40pm Tuesday-Friday).  It is also very disruptive for classes and the office to by passing on messages to children in the afternoons.  It would be appreciated if these interruptions could be kept to a minimum.

Canteen

Thank you to the following volunteers for giving up their time to help Antoinette in the Canteen:

Mon 17 Dec: Madlen Z

Tues 18 Dec: Meg W

Weds 19 Dec: Cindy T

All volunteers must have a current Working with Children Check registered with the school office. Approximate times 10am - 2pm.  Please contact the school office if you are unable to help out on your rostered day.  To volunteer, please fill  out the following  form and return to the school office.  

The canteen canteen menu is attached below.

Uniform Shop

Confirming open days for rest of the year:

Wednesday 19 December 2018: 9 - 10am (final session for the year)

Wednesday 30 January 2019:  9 - 11am

Friday 1 February: 9 - 10am

From 8 February the usual shop opening time will be Fridays 2:30-3:30pm, but please always check the latest newsletter and FlexiBuzz for any changes.

Orders can be left with the office if you are unable to attend at this time.  CLICK HERE to print out an order form.  As we no longer have plastic bags, when placing orders could you please supply a plastic bag for us to return the protected item.  CLICK HERE to read the Uniform Policy.

Early Arrival & Supervision

Yard Duty supervision of children begins at 8.30 am when the gate beside the Visual Arts Space is opened. For their own safety, children are not permitted on the school grounds unsupervised before 8.30am. If parents wish to leave children at school earlier than 8.30am, children must be registered and booked into the before care program. This service is provided by OSHclub. Further information can be found by calling OSHclub head office 8564 9000 or at www.oshclub.com.au

Only children attending Before School Care should enter the school via the Before School Care Gate (near Library).