From the Principal
We would like to acknowledge the original custodians of this land
and waterways and pay our respects to the Elders past and
present and emerging, for they hold the memories, the traditions,
the culture and hopes of Indigenous Australia.
" Every child matters. Every moment counts!"
Dear Families,
We have come to the the end of another term and we have so much to celebrate. The children should be very proud of all their efforts and achievements. I know that the staff all are! Below are some of the highlights for your attention.
TERM THREE OVERVIEW
*Education in Faith: First Eucharist for Year 4 students – Parents’ Faith Night and Retreat Day, St Mary of The Cross, Feast of the Assumption, Feast of St Joachim and St Anne & Grandparents and Special Friends’ Celebration,
*100 Days of Preps.
*Enrolment - Twilight School and School Tours
*Book Week Celebration: Guest Speakers- Damian Callinan & RM McGurk, Dress-up Parade, Glen Eira My Brother Jack Competition, Lamont Book Fair (sales were over $2500 with the commission to be spent on literacy resources)
*Years 3 & 4 Camp
*Kinder Visits – Year 5 students visits to Kids Academy and Roseberry Kinder and their children's visit to our school on Italian Day
*Italian Day Incursion: Cultural Activities, Bocce, Cooking, Pizza and Gelato
*HOLT District Athletics
*Playgroup continues with growing numbers
*Media Arts Term Three Integrated Unit - Years 3 to 6 Radio Incursion, Years P-6 ACMI Excursion
*Fortnightly Assembly
*Footy Fun Day
*PSGs - Parent Support Group Meetings for students on Personalised Learning Plans
*SAC - School Advisory Council termly meeting
*PFA – Parents and Friends’ meetings
*MACS – Flourishing Learners Conference attended by three members of Leadership Team
*MACS – MACSSIS Surveys
*Promotional Panels installed, signage on Padua Pavilion to follow
*Maintenance: Essential Services Audit, Air Conditioners Service, Photocopier Lease Renewal, Electrical Upgrade with energy efficient globes part 3, Painting works to be carried out during summer holidays
Summer Uniform & Hats in Term 4
On return to Term Four the children can begin to wear the summer uniform but we know that Melbourne's weather has four seasons in one day so the winter one may still be worn until 20 October 2025.
As always, hats must be worn when outside.
Road Safety Around School
The traffic around the school and surrounding streets has become a concern in recent times. Drivers are often going through red lights. Please take an extra look when crossing any road for drivers who are not doing the correct thing. Please use the crossing at all times.
Staff News Update
Mrs Kathy Sansalone will be taking leave next year to travel with her husband. We wish them the best of good luck and safe travels in their adventures.
In her place, Mrs Tracey Birthisel will take on the responsibility of the Administration Officer.
Laptops
New laptops have recently been purchased and shared throughout the school. Each student in Year 3 to 6 will have a new laptop to take responsibility for. Thank you to the PFA for contributing $5000 towards the almost $30,000 that the school outlaid.
Victorian Premiers' Reading Challenge
Congratulations to Nathan, Natalie, Chiara, Paulina, Matilda and Tobias who took part in the reading challenge this year and received a Certificate of Achievement. Thank you to Kathy Sansalone for organising the challenge for our students and making sure that the library has up to date literature for the students.
Have a relaxing rest from school and may those who are going away have a safe holiday.
Sincerely yours.
Margaret Carlei
Principal
