Advent begins on December 3rd and concludes on December 24th.

A time for Christ, Change and Celebrations and

to Aim High

As 2023 concludes, there may be feelings of uncertainty as we anticipate the changes we know are to come. Change is an exciting, necessary and challenging part of life. At Resurrection School, we are committed to nurturing and supporting those who experience uncertainty or anxiety during times of change, including changing classes or schools.

It has been my privilege to work with members of our school community who will leave us at the end of the 2023 school year- staff, students and families. I would like to thank them for all that they have contributed to Resurrection School and wish them well in the future.

We farewell and thank staff who are leaving us: Pam Hunter (Wellbeing teacher) who is retiring (again), Matthew Gardiner (Year 2 teacher), Melissa Lynch (moving to St John's, Ferntree Gully as a Prep teacher) and Michelle Storer (moving to Firbank Grammar as a Year 5 teacher).

We would like to thank those people who have helped in many ways throughout the school, including: Fr Brian, the members of the School Advisory Council, under the leadership of Victoria Mancuso; the Fundraising Team led by Leanne De Zilva and Victoria Mancuso, who we thank for their initiatives; all of the wonderful Farm 2 Table helpers who provided some memorable opportunities for our community while sharing a meal; Jack Zhao, Rob Fox and Mark Sidoti for developing and maintaining the school. We are blessed to have people who are willing to help us build our school community; our students, staff and families benefit because of you. Thank you all so much.

At this time of year we experience mixed emotions- joy and anticipation as Christmas and holidays approach and sadness as we conclude another year and farewell those who are leaving.

We thank all families for entrusting us with their child/ren’s learning, faith enrichment and wellbeing this year.

Jane Dunstone

Principal

STAFFING AND CLASS GROUPS 2024

In consideration of student numbers, student needs (learning and well-being) and, following consultation with staff via the Consultative Committee, in 2024 the class groupings will be: three Prep classes, three Year 1 classes, three Year 2 classes, three Year 3 classes, two Year 4 classes, three Year 5 classes and three Year 6 classes. Some classroom locations will change to accommodate the class groupings.

The name of your child's class teacher/s for 2024 will be included in an email as well as details regarding the Assessment Days on Tuesday, January 30th and Wednesday, January 31st, 2024.

STAFFING 2024

Name	Position/s
Jane Dunstone	Principal
Danielle Rowley	Deputy Principal and Student Wellbeing Leader
Kristine Koutroumanis	Learning & Teaching Leader/ Learning Diversity Leader
Donna Kirk	Religious Education Leader & Learning Support
Belinda Dodosh	Administration
Mandy McLean	Administration
Crystal Cornell	Prep C
Deandra Gay	Prep G
Luda Zhang Suzette Callander-Brown	Prep Z
Julie Curtin	Year 1JC (2 days)
Francine Jorgensen	Year 1JC (3 days)
Natalie Rogers	Year 1NR
Gabrielle Mellan	Year 1MJ (4 days)
Francine Jorgensen	Year 1MJ (1 day)
Shelley Hall	Year 2SH
Cathy Gibbins	Year 2GB (4 days)
Everlyn Balaban	Year 2GB (1 day)
Asha Hinton	Year 2 AH
Rose Brusco	Year 3RB
Sue McKenzie	Year 3BM (2 days)
Louise Buckley	Year 3BM (3 days)
Breanna Neighbour	Year 3 NM (4 days)
Trish Magree	Year 3 NM (1 day)
Laura Armour	Year 4LA
Grace O’Connell	Year 4OB (3 days)
Dagna Baldy	Year 4OB (2 days)
Sam Timuska-Carr	Year 5ST
Caroline Fashcah	Year 5CF
Carmel Barwick	Year 5CB
Sarah Fields	Year 6SF
Calvin Mujie	Year 6CM
Alexandra West	Year 6AW

Sarah Edwards	Physical Education/Health
Breanna Neighbour	Physical Education/Health
Evelyn Balaban	LOTE (Italian)
Melanie Dobra	Performing Arts / Music
Carla Renaud	Visual Art (3 days)
Sue McKenzie	Visual Arts (2 days)
Trish Magree	Positive Education teacher (4 days)
Dianne Banks	Learning Support Officer
Judith Burgess	Learning Support Officer
Lauren Jones	Learning Support Officer
Luisa Frau	Learning Support Officer
Caroline Murray	Learning Support Officer
Fran Nawarathna	Learning Support Officer
Maria Hartono	Learning Support Officer
Kim Kelly	Learning Support Officer
Rochelle Perera	Learning Support Officer
Bernadette Young	Learning Support Officer
Sue Hughes	Learning Support Officer
Diana Fowler	Library Technician
Robyn Innes	Canteen Manager
Mary Sullivan	Canteen Assistant
Jack Zhao	Maintenance
Virginia Simmons	CAMP Australia (OSHC) Manager

2024 ASSESSMENT DAYS AND TIMES

All students, Prep - Year 6, will undertake Literacy and Maths assessments on Tuesday, January 30th and Wednesday, January 31st 2024. Each student will have a specified appointment time on one of these days. Sibling times will be coordinated. School will commence on Thursday, February 1st- full-time for Years 1 - 6 students and Prep students will attend until 1.00p.m.

STUDENT PROGRESS REPORTS SEMESTER 2 2023

Student Progress Reports for Semester 2 will be published to the Compass Parent Portal at 4.00pm on Tuesday, 12th December. Please log in to access your child’s Progress Report.

Colour Fun Run

Check out all the action from our Colour Run below.