Principal’s News
Nicholas Boyhan
Dear Parents and Carers,
Thanks for your support of Katie and the team while I was attending the Outer Eastern Zone Principals Conference on Thursday and Friday. By all accounts, things ran quite smoothly. On Thursday our network engaged with personnel from Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools on the Science of Learning and support services available to assist families and students experiencing difficulties navigating the school system.
On Friday we continued our work with Maria Ruberto (Psychologist) on Neuroscience and Brain Function. We looked at the way people function when faced with adversity and how they can 'calm their brains' to allow proactive and rational thinking and to be less reactive.
Thanks to Katie and the team for keeping everything on track in my absence.
Severe weather impacted residents
Over the past few weeks there have been several severe weather warnings issued. We understand this this may have caused a great deal of anxiety in our community.
Of note - many residents were affected by the severe weather on Sunday 1 September 2024. Damaged properties, fallen trees, landslides, road issues, and power or network outages have occurred across the region.
Conditions can change quickly, so please stay alert and follow advice from the SES and VicEmergency.
For the latest updates on power, shower sites, and support services in Yarra Ranges, visit their website. If you're feeling overwhelmed, help is available.
Staff Conference 2024
Date: Thu 19 Fri 20 Sep
Focus: Religious Education and Cultures of Thinking
Venue: St Joseph's School
The staff are looking forward to two days of focused professional learning on the last two days of Term Three. On this occasion, we will be holding our conference at school as the work we are focusing on can be done locally. I will provide a detailed report to parents on the learning that takes place early in Term Four. The last day of Term 3 for students is Wednesday 18th September at 3pm.
Please see below the school closure dates for the remainder of the year:
Term Dates and Student-Free Days
Increasing pertussis (whooping cough) cases in Victoria
Cases of pertussis (whooping cough) continue to increase in Victoria, particularly amongst school-aged children. Please click the button below to find out more about this illness, its risks, symptoms and available immunisations.