Dear Families,

It is hard to believe that we are now halfway through 2021 and as we look back over the past six months it is important to reflect on all we have accomplished and all those that have contributed so much to our school community.

Throughout the first half of this year our children have continually amazed us with their enthusiasm for learning and their resilience through some very challenging times. This was certainly seen during the lockdown times when they consistently jumped online and continued to engage in learning and converse with their peers and their teachers. They displayed great confidence and a positive attitude throughout this time, even our new Preps became experts at remote learning.

At St Michael's we are blessed to have professional, passionate and dedicated staff who consistently strive to provide every child with an engaging learning environment. They spend an enormous amount of time getting to know each child, really living out our motto of 'Where I'm Known'.

Our parent community have continued to shine, whether it be by supporting their children in their learning, especially when learning at home, helping our Parents and Friends group in fundraising activities or creating avenues to strengthen connections within our community.

I thank all members of our St Michael's community for all they have given during Semester 1 and I look forward to an even better Semester 2, there is so much more to do and achieve and together we can certainly do it! We are truly blessed to be part of such a vibrant and energetic learning community.

School Advisory Council (SAC)

It is with great pleasure I introduce you to the members of our School Advisory Council.

Chairperson: Joe Greco, parent of Antonina (Prep O)

joe.greco@exemail.com.au

Secretary: Steven Hubbard, Deputy Principal

steven.hubbard@smnthmelbourne.catholic.edu.au

Parent & Friend Representative: Jane Rocca, parent of Sunny (5/6ML) and Estelle (2T)

janerocca@mac.com

Parish Representative: Connie Magro

magrocdo@tpg.com.au

Principal: Denise Hussey

denise.hussey@smnthmelbourne.catholic.edu.au

Parish Priest: Fr Nicholas Pearce

nicholas.pearce@cam.org.au

School Representatives:

Mark Triat, parent of George (3/4M), Olanna (2NS) and Ivan (Prep O)

marktriat@gmail.com

Tom Cosic, parent of Ajdin (2NS)

tomcosic@outlook.com

Elysia Robb, parent of Orly (3/4A,) and Leni (2NS)

elysiarobb@yahoo.com.au

Christos Pavlidis, parent of Gregory (Prep O)

cpavlidis@lycos.com

I am extremely grateful to these parents for giving their time and energy to serve our community by being part of this council. The SAC meet termly and they are here to represent the parent community, so I encourage you all to contact them if you wish to bring something to the attention of the Council or to discuss your ideas or thoughts about ways to add to our community.

I wish you all a very safe, happy and joyful holiday break. May you have some wonderful times spent with family and friends and may you take time to rest and re-energise, ready for all that Term 3 will bring. I look forward to seeing you all at the beginning of Week 3 when I return from my 2 week Long Service Break.

Have a great holiday!

Denise Hussey

(Principal)

'The most simple thing I can do is to be good today but better tomorrow'

Catherine McAuley - Mercy Sisters Foundress

All students attending St Michael's Primary School have the right to feel safe. The care, safety and wellbeing of children and young people is a fundamental responsibility of all within our school.

Learning News

5/6HA and P.E.