Leadership & Management

Week 8 Term 1

Dear Parents and Carers,

March 13 to March 20 is a week that recognises Catholic Education Week in Melbourne. The theme for 2022 “THE WAY OF THE GOSPEL” is based on Archbishops Comensoli's 2021 Pastoral Letter, which has a focus on parish renewal.

 https://melbournecatholic.org/about/take-the-way-of-the-gospel

The Way of the Gospel challenges, us to find the living Christ in our midst and to respond and adapt to the questions that are asked in each generation 

• How might our Catholic school communities continue to bring to life the way of the Gospel today and in the future?
• How might we continue to invite our students, our families and our staff into the fullness of the way of the Gospel? 

As a Catholic school, we continue to invite the students to be more like the person of Jesus.  Eg. Modelling kindness, sharing, understanding friendships, acceptance of all, forgiveness, giving, are some ways we bring the life of the way of the Gospel today at St Fidelis. 

Last week all students participated in an incursion facilitated by BULLY ZERO organisation, a perfect tuning into the Gospel of Matthew (7:12): “In everything, do to others what you would have them do to you. . . .” By linking the two, the students are invited to discuss what this Gospel phrase means to us in the context of the Bully Zero presentation. This is one example of bringing to life the way of the Gospel today and in the future.

Creative Arts Exhibition Catholic Education Week

One of the yearly events for Catholic Education Week is the Creative Arts event. St Fidelis are always well presented in the exhibition and this year is no exception. St Fidelis’ art can be viewed on this link under the Digital Gallery Tab:

https://sites.google.com/macs.vic.edu.au/creativeartsexhibition2022/home?authuser=0

Congratulations to:

ABSTRACT CATEGORY:

GISELE SCIGLITANO - Love - Year 6 

KIARA ZAITA Picassos Dog Year 6  (2021)

LUANA FAZZARI Flower of Steal Year 6 (2021) 

AUSTRALIAN INSPIRED:

FOUNDATION COLLABORATION – A relationship with Jesus 

RELIGIOUS ART:

YEAR 3/4 COLLABORATION - The Love of Jesus

AVIA PIOTTI, ANGELINA EL-BITAR, GISELLE CAMPISII Year 5/6 – The Way Of the Cross

Saint Patrick’s Day

On Thursday, March 17, we celebrate St Patrick’s Day. Our whole school prayer on Friday will focus on St Patrick. The Year 5/6 students will go on an excursion to view the Creative Arts Exhibition and visit St Patrick’s Cathedral on Thursday.

The Breastplate of St. Patrick

This prayer is easy for kids to understand. It is a simple, yet beautiful concept, asking Christ to surround us in every way! 

Christ with me, Christ before me, 

Christ behind me, Christ in me, 

Christ beneath me, Christ above me,

Christ on my right, Christ on my left, 

Christ when I lie down,  Christ when I sit down, 

Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me,

Christ in the mouth of every man who speaks of me,

Christ in the eye that sees me, Christ in the ear that hears me.

School Closure Day- Tuesday March 15 

Today the teachers engaged in a Professional Learning Day with a focus on the “Five elements of effective assessment practice”. It was a terrific day facilitated by Sue Walsh. This pedagogical model is a model for us to ensure we have a Whole School Approach to Learning and Teaching and to ensure that we focus on WHAT MATTERS MOST IN LEARNING TEACHING AND LEADING.

Four-Year-Old Students from Doris Blackburn

Last week we welcomed the four-year-old students, families and their teachers to St Fidelis. The students engaged in a STEM (robotic) lesson followed by an art and craft activity. Our aim is to build a partnership with our local kindergartens which in turn will assist with a smooth transition to school for families and students. Next term we welcome Rose Street kindergarten students to St Fidelis. 

Sibling Enrolments for 2023 

If you have a child commencing Foundation in 2023, please enrol your child by the end of March so we can determine how many places will be available to new families for 2023. You can collect your enrolment forms from the school office or download them from our website. 

SCHOOL WORKING BEE SATURDAY MARCH 19

Our second working Bee for this term is an opportunity to MAKE ST FIDELIS SHINE ready for our OPEN DAY on Sunday 20th March. The working Bee will begin at 8:00am and conclude 12:00pm. If you can spare an hour or two, all help is greatly appreciated. 

The focus is ensuring our school grounds are looking their best. We will be doing general cleaning, weeding, and refilling sandpits.

We require about 15 people, 8 wheelbarrows shovels pruning shears etc… We will start at 8:00 am and breakfast will be included.

Please click on this link www.schoolinterviews.com.au and use this code 3ycg5 to book online to register if you are able to attend. Thank you for your time and generosity.

OPEN DAY THIS SUNDAY MARCH 20

We are looking forward to allowing St Fidelis' parents to view our newly refurbished Junior Learning Areas. If you know of other families that may be looking for a school for their child in 2023 and beyond, ask them to come along.

COVID -19 REQUIREMENTS FOR OPEN DAY 

At the School Gates in Hawthorn and Benny Lane, you will be required to:

• Sign the visitors' book, NAME, PHONE NUMBER
• Show vaccination status
• Wear a mask when entering inside the building (outside a mask is not required) 
• Social distancing is required 
• Any parents who are not vaccinated can request a private tour after school hours with the Principal.

St Fidelis Primary School OPEN DAY

Sunday March 20, 10:00am -1:00pm

St Fidelis Families, Parishioners and visitors are cordially invited to tour St

Fidelis Primary School and experience our newly refurbished classrooms area

and contemporary learning spaces. Opportunities to chat with students,

parents, teachers and the Principal.

Guided Tours by staff and School Captains

Activities Include:

STEM DEMONSTRATI0N

FREE SAUSAGE SIZZLE

COFFEE VAN

ART & CRAFT ACTIVITIES

SUSTAINABILITY GARDEN

FREE SHOWBAG ONE PER FAMILY UPON ENTRY

SCHOOL FEES 2022 -1ST INSTALLMENT DUE MARCH 25

Our school does rely on school fees for many recurrent costs so prompt payment is appreciated. The office is open from 8:30 to 4:00 pm each day if you would like to pay in person. During this COVID time, direct debit is preferred.

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. 

Accounts for Term 1 were distributed last week with the first instalment due on Friday, March 25. Included are the Bank details for your ease of payment: 

Please note once you have made a payment can you email Ann Russo 

annr@sfmoreland.catholic.edu.au   with the amount you have deposited.

Stay safe

Have a great week short week.

Manuela Watson