News from Around the School
Student Leaders
Congratulations to the students selected to hold leadership roles at Queen of Peace in 2019. They will be given a blessing on Sunday 24 February at the 11am Parish Mass.
School Leaders will be given many opportunities to share their talents and leadership skills throughout the year. Thank you for proudly representing Queen of Peace and being role models for the school community.
SCHOOL CAPTAINS
Xavier T, Cameron H, Makayla B, Natalie P
LITURGY LEADERS
Lucy N, Alex M, Izabella M, Grace B
SPORT CAPTAINS
Yellow House - Jesmond B, Chantal V
Green House - Matthew M, Kiara Z
Red House - Tylah M, Lauren P
Blue House - Colin L, Isella S
JUNIOR SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVES
Mia F, Juan-Felipe G, Christopher H, Martin B, Genovieve G,
Benjamin N, Chloe W, Jeanette T, Isabella J, Michael M, William P
ICT LEADERS
Bryce C, Joshua F, Tristan L
School Photo Day
Tuesday 19 March
Family Photos (children of same family attending QoP) please come to the office to collect a special envelope, one envelope per family photo. Please note that photos of family group will only be taken if a photo has been pre-ordered PRIOR to Photo Day. All envelopes should also be returned to school in the class tub BEFORE photo day.
Payment can be by
credit card online Individual Shoot Key is required
cash - send in envelope to school (exact money only - change cannot be given)
Places available at QoP
We currently have limited places available for immediate enrolment. Encourage family, friends and those interested to contact Cathy C in the office on 9369 2581.
STEM night
On Thursday 28 February at 5:30pm we will be holding our whole school family picnic and Stem night. All are welcome to attend, there are going to be fun activities happening and great prizes to be won. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Congratulations!
Welcome to the world Quinn Williams, daughter of Nicole and Matt Williams. She is just adorable and we all look forward to a visit from Mrs Williams and Quinn very soon.
G.A.T.E.ways
Gateways is a program run externally of the school for children who are highly able, gifted and talented in curriculum areas. The program requires parent participation and responsibility to pay and travel to the various schools where the programs are held. If you feel your child is highly able and would benefit from or is interested in any of these programs, please contact Rose Gusman and she will enrol them. The link below is for Gateways Programs. Browse through the Term 1 list and see if any are of interest.
http://www.gateways.edu.au/programs
Parent Expression of Interest Form
G.A.T.E.ways Eureka Program
'Science In Motion' Science Workshops for Gifted and Talented Students.
In the Eureka program, students will attend the host venue for one day and participate in three hands-on workshops created by the team from G.A.T.E.WAYS. The workshops will encourage students to question, experiment, make discoveries and explore some intriguing topics under the banner of 'Science in Motion'. They promise plenty of hands-on activities, discovery and fun! Further details and links to Eureka programs are below or you can visit their website for more information. For children who love science: 'Science in Motion' is now enrolling:
WERRIBEE host venue: Heathdale Christian College
Years 1, 2 and 3 Thursday 28 March Lower Years Brochure
Years 4, 5 and 6 Wednesday 27 March Upper Years Brochure
Have you updated your Flexibuzz settings?
New year = new grade! Don't forget to change the grade level notifications you receive via Flexibuzz. Go to the home page on the App, click on top right 'menu' option and click on add new classes, then remove last year's class.
Story Time for pre-schoolers
Please meet in the Hall foyer (the Library has been relocated in preparation for new building works). Every Thursday from 9am with Mrs Favata. Come along for some stories, singing and fun activities.
Prep 2020 Enrolments
If you have friends with children ready to start school next year, please let them know about the Parish of Laverton ‘2020 Prep Enrolment Information Evening’ to be held Tuesday 12 March 2019 in Queen of Peace hall, from 7pm. Registration is not required.
*Parents who have children already attending QoP do not need to attend the Information Evening, instead please visit the school office on Wednesday 13 March to collect an Enrolment Pack.
Office hours are 8:45am - 4:15pm Mon-Fri (closed during school holidays).
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 25 Feb : No canteen (Student Free Day)
Tues 26 Feb: Meg W & Michelle R
Weds 27 Feb: Amelia M
Thurs 28 Feb: Michelle R & Jessie N
Fri 1 Mar: Alex G
Mon 4 Mar: Cheryl P
Tues 5 Mar: Deb H
Weds 6 Mar: Cindy T
Thurs 7 Mar: Michelle R
Fri 8 Mar: Kim S
Mon 11 Mar: No school (Labour Day Public Holiday)
Can you spare time to help Antoinette in the canteen? See attached request form with details. 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 current canteen menu is attached below.
Uniform Shop
If you were waiting on headbands, we now have more in stock and back orders will be filled.
Change of Sizing: When ordering polos shorts and trousers, please be aware that the sizing has changed, they are now a smaller fit. If you would like the equivalent of an old size 6, with the change of sizing you would now need to order a size 8. If on receipt of goods you see the size is wrong, please keep the tags on and return it to the Uniform Shop or Office for exchange. Please bear in mind there is still stock remaining in the old sizing which needs to be sold first. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this transition.
From 8 February the usual shop opening time will be Friday 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
Parents are strongly encouraged to ensure their child is at school in plenty of time to begin class at 8:50am. Our aim is to have all children arrive between 8:30 am and 8:45 am. It is very inconvenient for children to be arriving at the classroom after the bell. Yard Duty supervision of children begins at 8:30am 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 School 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 door (near Office).
Learning at QoP
The specific learning that is happening at Queen of Peace is communicated to parents and caregivers through the “Learning at QoP” publication. This document provides important information about curriculum at Queen of Peace. “Learning at QoP” is distributed twice a term; a whole school overview at the beginning of the term and year level overviews midway through the term. This document is delivered electronically via the website (see Parents | Curriculum Updates) and the School Newsletter. Hard copies are available upon request, please ask at the office.
Whole school overview for Term 1, 2019 is attached below: