Principal's News
Our theme for this year
Lets Care! Be the difference!
Parent Newsletter Term 2, Week 2 Tuesday 23/04/24
Easter Raffle Draw sponsored by Whitefriars College won by Matthew Tan
SHOUT OUTS FOR TERM 1, 2024!
Thank you…
Chris (Fontaine and Helena) and Anthony (Matthew’s Dad) did amazing work to assemble the shelves in the PE sheds.
Enrolment news!
We have already had many enrolments for 2025 and this is exciting for St Kevin’s! It is a testimony to all the amazing learning and vision.
We will host a few information events this term.
The Term will begin with:
29/04/2024 - Open Day 9:30am - 11am and 11:30am - 1:00pm
Information Night 7:30pm Prep 2025 Parents only
18/05/2024 Saturday Open Day 9:30am -12pm
Thank you to parents of School children for 2025 for already enrolling and communicating with us how excited the children are to be part of our school.
If you have not yet enrolled please do so ASAP. Spaces are filling quickly and I believe we will have a waiting list for 2025.
Here is the link to RSVP
St Kevin's Prep Information Night 2025
Monday 29th April at 7:30pm in the Library (Administration Entrance)
Friday 3rd May Story, Drama and Dance Time!
Two sessions: 9:30am - 11am & 1:30am - 3:00pm
This is a wonderful opportunity to begin transition for 2025 preps!
Parent Support and Learning
Maria Ruberto is an amazing speaker and a phenomenal Psychologist. She has presented to North Eastern Principals and we completed the Wellbeing First Aid Certificate. We are working at booking Maria to speak to all staff at the end of this term. An extremely worthwhile event and I hope many of you attend one of these events. I hope to attend on Monday 13th of May.
Salutegenics will be offering a Parent Workshop investigating the fundamentals of resilience and strategies to foster this crucial process in our children, enabling them to progress in the face of challenges.
We will delve into current research from the World Health Organisation regarding anxiety, discuss dysregulation, the RESET button, understanding the concept of how brains are shaped by our experiences from a neuroscience perspective, and unpacking the theory of biology before behaviour.
Our parent workshops are facilitated by Psychologist and Founder & Director of Salutegenics; Maria Ruberto. Maria has over 30 years of clinical experience, consultant to hellodriven.com, research partner to Southern Cross University and Swinburne University, consulted to Beyond Blue & reachout.com, and co-designer of Resilience First Aid – nationally accredited resilience program.
What's Included:
Comprehensive Workbook
Resources
Certificate of Attendance
Dates & Venues:
Clocktower Centre, Moonee Ponds
Monday 13th May
Monday 3rd June
NEC Hangar, Tullamarine
Tuesday 14th May
Tuesday 18th June
Time: 7pm – 9pm (registration, tea/coffee & light supper from 6.30pm)
Cost: $65pp
For Further Information:
9374 2949
admin@salutegenics.com.au
In Kindness,
The Salutegenics team
Well done 5/6 GS!
Today the Year 5 and 6 students presented the “Alleluia” part of the Easter story. It was respectful roleplay and showed reverence. It was wonderful to see the seniors working together and showcasing their artistic talents. Well done and thank you to teachers for supporting the students.
Cross Country
Mr Paoli is supervising and coaching Year 3-6 students interested in training for Cross country/Running Club.
Students to arrive at school at 8:15am Tuesday morning for cross country/running
club training. This is optional.
Thank you to the parents that have already emailed Mrs Leone. To enrol, please email Mrs Leone and give permission for your child/ren's participation in this activity.
gleone@sktemplestowelr.catholic.edu.au
Mr Paoli will meet students in front of the stadium at 8:15am Tuesday. The District Cross country is being held on Friday 24th May. More information to follow on Compass.
Bunning BBQ
Bunnings – DONCASTER – Saturday 1st June
St Kevin’s is hosting a Bunnings BBQ at Doncaster Bunnings on Saturday 1st of June with set up starting at 8am and clean up commencing at 5:30pm. We have 10 amazing parents and carers who have already volunteered to assist and donate goods for the BBQ. Last year we raised just over $1000 and the challenge is to beat it this year! Please consider supporting the school at this fun event. Put your name down to assist, come and visit and buy a sausage, drink or both. I am sure you will be made to feel welcome!
The money raised this year will go towards external benches and tables!
Here is the Link to
Bunnings – DONCASTER – Saturday June 1
I will be on duty 8am-10pm and Eva will also assist during the day. PLEASE MAKE AN EFFORT. This is a once a year fundraiser!
If everyone from St Kevin’s visited Doncaster Bunnings and bought one sausage I wonder how much money we would raise?
Access to Compass and Seesaw
If you have not returned this form please return it ASAP. Selena will send out spare forms. It is very important to collate all this information.
Seesaw
Well done to 3/4CC and Prep M!
PBL RESPONSIBILITY Term 2 Week 2
Expected Behaviour: I move safely
Newsletter Update
Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) Update
On Monday 15th April, the staff were involved in a Professional Learning day as a continuation of our journey as a Positive Behaviour for Learning school. This day was facilitated by Jo-Ann Patrick from MACS.
The three foci for the day were Systems, Practices and Data. Staff reviewed all PBL systems that we have in place, such as our Expected Behaviour Matrix which outlines positive behaviours we value at school and the Behaviour Flowchart the staff use to assist with managing inappropriate behaviour. Staff spent time evaluating data on all types of student behaviour. The data we collect on student behaviour, informs us of what we need to focus on for teaching and supporting our students. The final aspect of the day was looking at the Practices we have in place at St Kevin’s for monitoring, encouraging and acknowledging student behaviour. On this day we worked on a Staff Agreement for ‘Active Supervision’ within the yard at recess and lunchtime. Staff were required to identify what ‘Active Supervision’ in the playground looks like, feels like and sounds like.
It was a great day for all staff to reflect on what we have done so far as a PBL school, but also to review the practices we have in place to support all of our students at St Kevin’s Primary School.
Over the next few weeks, the focus for SEL lessons will be teaching and reminding students of what it means to be ‘SAFE’ at our school. We believe that when we are safe, we are showing respect and being responsible to others and to ourselves. Students will be discussing and practising what it looks like when we ‘Move Safely’ around the school and remembering to always ‘Keep our Hands, Feet and Objects’ to ourselves.
Fiona George
Wellbeing Leader
(Highlights) - Please send them to me as you think of them!
My highlight this week was a junior student saying ‘I care for my family, friends and nature!’ What an outstanding comment in our year of ‘Let’s Care! Be the difference.
School Fees Update
Fee statements have been distributed. Please ensure you have nominated which preferred payment method you have selected for the year. School Fees for 2024 are due by 31st October 2024.
Contact Cathy Pondeljak or Gabee Leone if you have any questions or require another copy of the statement.
Staff News
Gabriella C (Learning Support Officer) will be on leave for the rest of this year. She will be having surgery later on in the year. We hope she gets to rest in preparation for your upcoming surgery. Thinking of you, Gabriella.
Andrew P (Year 2 Teacher) is making steady progress after his operation.
Daniel P will continue to assist us with PE. Thank you Daniel.
We have re-advertised the Language assistant position and I will be supporting the Teacher and students with the Italian till we hire a new language assistant.
We welcome Rebecca Marcolin to our staff. Rebecca will be working as a Learning Support Officer.
Condolences to Bianca Di Giovanni and Family
Bianca’s Dad, Sam passed away during the break.
May the beautiful memories of dad bring you strength, comfort and peace. You are all in our prayers and thoughts.
The funeral will be at 10.30am Tuesday 30th April at St Bridget’s Catholic Church (48 Sweyn Street Balwyn North). Rosary will be at 10.30 followed by the funeral at 10.45am.
ANZAC DAY and School Closure Day
Please note two relevant dates in Term 2 in case this provides an opportunity for families to organise a long weekend getaway.
Thursday 25th April 2024 - ANZAC DAY Public Holiday
Friday 26th April 2024 - School Closure Day - Day in Lieu for Staff.
Warmest regards, Gabee Leone