ST FIDELIS NEWSLETTER

Leadership & Management

Management encompasses the following areas: Organisation, Structures, Resource Management, Staff Wellbeing, and Professional Learning.

Week 10

Dear Parents and friends, 

 

“We are social animals. 

We crave contact with others for support, wellbeing and entertainment” 

(Professor Greg Jablonski)

 

As I read this article titled “The importance of Human Interactions and Relationships” (by Professor Greg Jablonski), I immediately thought of how Friday Night's Color Run and the Year Six and Foundation Buddy Mass had all the elements of this phrase. COVID has really showed us that we need each other and what better way to stay connected than being part of a Catholic School Community.

 

If you have had the opportunity to watch our promotional video on our website or our Facebook page  you will hear the community (students, parents, teachers) talk about St Fidelis as nurturing, welcoming, belonging, valued, being noticed and positive. All words that not only epitomizes who we are but also words that all contribute to the wellbeing of all students which leads to positive student outcomes. 

Thank you to the Parents and Friends for providing an event that brought us altogether once again. Thank you to all the volunteers, who helped with supervising toilets, throwing powder, selling food, preparing food and cleaning up.  Special thanks to Lucy Leahy who instigated this event and was the organizer of all sponsorship cards etc. Thank you to the Spyrou family and the Rocillo family for providing us with sustenance (and extra calories!) for the evening, and to the extra meat free food organized by P&F. It was delicious. Thanks to Adrian D’Aprano for supplying the amazing screen adding to the atmosphere of the night. A big thank you to Sue and her brother Con from Front RowEntertainment for donating their photo booth and their time, it was a big hit with the kids and adults too! All the other parents that assisted with the cooking, buying and selling etcc. Many hands do make light work!!

 

As mentioned last week all funds raised will go towards continuing the upgrade of the Library and STEM space.

More images on the P & F page.

Buddy Mass for Foundation and Year Six Students

Thank you to Mrs Wenckowski and Mr MacGregor, the Year 5/6 teachers and the Foundation teachers for preparing for yesterday’s Mass. It was great celebrating the end of our formal Buddy Program with a Mass as a Catholic Community and on a very special day of our liturgical calendar, Palm Sunday.

Farewell – Mrs Bridget Atkin

Mrs Bridget Atkin well be taking maternity leave as of this Thursday.  We wish Bridget and Alan all the best on the arrival of their first-born and we can’t wait to hear the good news.  I want to thank Bridget for her time with us over the past eight years and look forward to welcoming her back in the coming years. 

 

Farewell – Tania Ferraro (Education Support Officer) 

A special thank you to Tania Ferraro for her contribution and dedication to supporting our students for the past 6 years. I take this opportunity to thank her for her dedication and commitment to ensuring all the students were supported with their learning.

 

Year 5/6 Camp Information Night-Tuesday 20th April 7:00pm-7:45pm

There will be an information evening about the Year 5/6 camp on this evening. This is an opportunity to hear about the purpose of the camp, some of the activities the students will be involved  and an opportunity for you to ask questions. Studetns are also welcome

Information Evening for 2021 Foundation Parents

All parents and carers of St Fidelis 2021are invited to join the prospective 2022 parent and carers in an information evening whereby you will: 

*Meet the leadership team, specialist leaders and classroom teachers

*Experience Learning as your child would with some hands on workshops

*Question Time 

*Enrolment - Where to next? 

 

Building Update:

Over the holidays, the Raysett Builders will upgrade three areas of the school while the students are not here:

  1. Upgrade the much needed the two sheds in Saunders yard. A big thank you to Chris Archibald, Luke Borg and Neil Watson for spending Saturday morning emptying the sheds so the builders can start immediately. One shed will be transformed into a cleaners, maintenance and storage shed. The other shed will be transformed into a child friendly shed where we can store gardening equipment, pots, soil, gloves etc. that can be used by the teachers and the students.
  2. Cover over the current pergola near the sheds. This will allow for much needed shade for the children and covered play area.
  3. The common area above the STEM /Library building where the current Year 1/2 students are, will also see some minor renovations. Removal of the old cupboards with new ones installed and laying of some carpet squares will see a fresher more inviting area for our future ART and Music/Italian Room.

These projects are best done when the children are not at school and hopefully completed before the children return. 

Term One Fees and levies are NOW OVERDUE

Term One Fees and levies were due last Friday 26th of March. I will be revising all fees this week and will be in touch with all families early Term Two if you are currently not up to date. A reminder if you need to discuss school fees and other arrangements please do not hesitate to call me. Our school does rely on school fees for many recurrent costs so prompt payment is appreciated. If you prefer to pay by direct debit, please use the bank details below. If any families need to discuss alternative arrangements for the payment of fees, please contact me directly. 

Included are the Bank details for your ease of payment:

CDF:                       (Catholic Development Fund)

BSB:                       083 347

ACCOUNT:          65 603 6380

REF:                       Childs name Fee Account Number

ACCOUNT TO:    St Fidelis Primary School

End of Term One – Thursday April 1st 2021

Finishing Time:

  • School will finish at 1:00pm on Thursday April 1st.  (Afterschool Care available but you must book with Their care)

Term 2

Commencement: 

  • Monday April 19 Gates open  8:30am

Uniforms

  • If the weather is still mild, I am happy for students to continue wearing the summer uniform when Term Two begins.
  • From May 3rd we require all students to wear the winter uniform. During the holidays, it is a good opportunity to check to ensure that your child has all the required items for our winter uniform.

Special Thank You 

To all my wonderful families at St Fidelis. Thank you for entrusting your precious children to us. I want to reassure you that all the teachers are here for you and your families. If we do not get it right and you have questions, please do not hesitate in contacting your child’s teacher, Sally (Wellbeing leader), Di (Deputy Principal), any of my other leaders or myself. We work as a collaborative team and we are here to ensure we work together for the best of your child. Have a lovely break and see you all safe next term. 

To all the St Fidelis families wishing you all a very Happy and Holy Easter. 

Be thankful for the gift of life, love and joy. 

Christ is risen. Alleluia