Principal's Report
Principal's Message
Dear Families,
This Term I have been extremely busy conducting school tours for prospective new families. Everytime I have a tour around the school I am very proud of our students and staff in the way they conduct themselves. The respectful relationships are very evidently on show for all to see. Our reputation in the wider community is incredibly strong and we have been inundated with applications for Prep 2024 and also other year levels. Demand for places has been so strong that we are now completely full for Prep 2024 with a waiting list established for this cohort intake. Three of our other current cohorts have waiting list places only as well - Prep, Year 2 and Year 5.
This provides great security for our school community with not only stable enrolments but the follow on effect is that we are able to provide additional extra services for our community in the way of - Occupational Therapist on Staff, additional LSO support in classrooms, expanded specialist programs, Library lessons and intervention/extension services. It is a privilege for me to be a part of such a wonderful thriving community.
Mothers Day Activities
Thank you to the P & F members who ran the Mother's Day Stall today for our students. There were many happy faces leaving the library today after some very well thought out purchases. Tomorrow morning is our Mother's Day breakfast and Lunch, my thanks to the P & F again for all of the hard work that has gone into preparing for these very important events. I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our Mothers a Happy Mother's Day this Sunday. I hope you all have a wonderful time with family and friends.
Parents and Friends Meeting
My thanks to the P & F for the meeting held on Tuesday evening this week. It was so wonderful to hear all of the amazing things that are happening in our community. Our major projects for this year (excluding the work around the relocation of the library to upstairs and the addition of an Italian Classroom) will be to refurbish the grassy steps and the areas on either side of the hall. I am working with the SRC at the moment to prepare submissions for these areas for the community to inspect.
School Google Calendar
Please use the following Google Calendar link HERE to stay up to date with all school events. You'll never miss another school event again!
School Winter Uniforms
From Monday 8th May, ALL student must be in FULL WINTER UNIFORM. The weather has finally turned cold for the winter months and it is time for us to dress accordingly. School beanies and scarves may be worn before school, during lunch and snack time and after school.
Sex Education and Protective Behaviours
Please see below information regarding Sex Education lessons with Cath McCallig for Term 2. Cath is an ex-parent of St. Finbar's and an excellent educator in the area of Protective Behaviours and Sex Education.
The two Sex Education sessions will be held online on the evening of Tuesday 30th May - booking details are via the TryBooking link which will open on May 1st. Link HERE.
Session 1 - 6pm - 7pm - Families, Bodies and Babies is generally suitable for Year 3-6 Students.
Session 2 - 7:15pm - 8:15pm - Puberty, Growing and Changing is generally suitable for Year 5-6 Students.
Tickets: $20 per family for ONE session or $25 per family for BOTH sessions.
Please tick either Session 1 OR Session 2 OR both on the ticketing page. Book HERE.
The Protective Behaviours sessions will be held during class time - one hour for each class on the dates between Monday 22nd May - Thursday 1st June.
The sessions will include discussion around body awareness, private and public body areas, personal space as well as ways of keeping ourselves safe. A more detailed overview is attached below. All students in Prep to Year 6 will participate in this program in their class groupings.
Dendy District Cross Country Championships
Well done to our cross country runners who competed in the Dendy District Cross Country championships last week. We finished a very credible 4th overall in a hotly contested day. We have 6 students who will be going on to the Beachside competiotion in a few weeks time. Special thanks to Mrs Tania Thompson for putting our St. Finbar's team together.
9/10y Boys: Charlie P. & Max A.
11y Boys: Angus H. & Dane G.
11y Girls: Charlotte C. & Evie G.
Condolences
Our condolences go to the Mansfield Family on the recent passing of Jack's Grandfather - Peter. Our prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.
God Bless,
Pat Berlingeri
Principal