Principal's Page
Dear Families,
By 2030, Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) aims to become ‘the benchmark for excellence in teaching and learning, through a coherently integrated, academically competitive and distinctively Catholic educational offering’ (MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World).
The Flourishing Learners position statement, Vision for Instruction, is a key document underpinning the MACS 2030 strategic plan. Vision for Instruction has been crafted to communicate MACS’ preferred system-wide approach to achieving teaching and learning excellence. It is firmly grounded in the evidence of how students learn most effectively and efficiently, offering explicit guidance for MACS schools on instructional best practice.
Vision for Instruction was launched last Thursday 22 February. Megan has written more about this on the Learning and Teaching page.
Year 5/6 Camp
Last week the Year 5/6 students had a fabulous few days at Camp Rumbug in Foster. They challenged themselves and collaborated effectively with mud-runs, archery, tree climbing, flying fox, canoeing, raft building and team initiative activities. Thank you to Jess Cameron, Elle Mazurek and Megan Barber, who accompanied the students. Camps are an important part of school life through building students' independence, resilience, confidence, relationships, social skills, physical fitness, and connections between staff and students.
2024 MACS Creative Arts Exhibition
Congratulations to Jack Finn and Lachlan Lever and Ella Kollarics, Zara Hinkley and Harriet Wills on their Christ's Creation artwork. Both pieces were selected to be displayed in the 2024 MACS Creative ArtsExhibition at the Catholic Leadership Centre in East Melbourne during Catholic Education Week.
The exhibition will be open for public viewing on the following days and times:
Tues 12 March: 9am - 4pm
Wed 13 March: 9am - 7pm
Thu 14 March: 9am - 4pm
Fri 15 March: 12pm - 7pm
Sat 16 March: 11am-4pm
Working Bee
Thank you to Jane Byrne for organising the working bee on the weekend and for the wonderful families who came along and lent a hand. A new sensory garden was created as well as a general garden tidy up and some painting.
Family Fun Beach Night
Please come and join us this Friday afternoon from 4:00pm onwards at Webster's Corners beach.
School Closure Days
The school will be closed for students on Friday 8 March and Tuesday 12 March as the staff participate in professional learning on the Berry Street Education Model (BSEM). Staff will be exploring the final three domains of Stamina, Engagement and Character. Monday the 11 March is a Public Holiday. Please email me if you work and are experiencing difficulties in finding someone to supervise your children.
Easter Egg Raffle
The Easter Egg Raffle is back due to popular demand. Tickets will be sent home early next week. Families are asked to please donate some Easter Eggs for the prizes. The raffle will be drawn on Wednesday 27 March at our whole school Easter/Holy Week performance. Thank you toAnnabel and Sarsha who are organising our Easter Raffle this year.
Valet
A reminder to please turn off your car if you are waiting to collect students before the bell in order to minimise exhaust fumes. We understand that during the hectic pick-up process that this is not possible so that the flow of traffic continues smoothly.
Aerobics Meeting
Assunta is unable to make the Aerobic Team meeting this Friday and will reschedule to another date.
Wakakirra
Our school will be entering Wakakirra this year. More information about this can be found later in the newsletter.
Clean Up Australia Day
Families are welcome to help us Clean Up Australia Day at Webster's Corner Beach at 10:00am this coming Sunday 3 March. Mrs Byrne will be there supplying gloves and bags.
Welcome
Congratulations to Paulina, Conrad, Luka (Prep) and Sebastian on the safe arrival of beautiful Kristian. We wish you every happiness with your new family member.
Schools Fees
Just a reminder that we are offering a discount of 2% on fees paid in full by the end of the term. This is for school fees only and does not include camp levies. If you have a Health Care Card, you are able to receive a discount on your school fees. Please speak to Lucy to apply for this.
Have an enjoyable week,
Monica