Message from the Principal
St Peter’s School - an empowered faith community to enrich the world.
Welcome to Week 10 of Term 4!
Only a few days left of another school year! What a period of growth we have seen from everyone! It has been another year full of rich experiences- camps, sport, science incursions, library visits, just to name a few. Hopefully along the way, lifelong memories and friendships have been forged. I thank everyone for your ongoing support of this wonderful community. To all our amazing staff, who go above and beyond every day to ensure learning experiences are rich and students are engaged. To parents and carers - thank you for entrusting your wonderful children in our care. And to our amazing students - thank you for embracing the opportunities provided and for helping all of us be the best versions of ourselves.
On Thursday we celebrate the graduating class of 2024. Whether it has been seven years or one year at St Peter's it has been a privilege to see these young adults flourish with leadership opportunities this year. I look forward to hearing their memories and stories!
We congratulate:
Sabrina, Riley, Adeljon, Delia, Ethan, Kintan, Kavin, Viraj, Ojulu, Maha, Santiago, Draven, Pulindu, Shevon, Alston, Jacob, Brian, Joseph, Queenie, Annie, Alanna, Vibusha, Eleesh, Alvi, Amy, Evan, Veronica, Kayalvili, Christopher.
2025 Staffing
I am pleased to share with you staffing for next year.
| Leadership team | |
|---|---|
| Principal | Sharon Daujat |
| Deputy Principal/Curriculum Leader: Learning and Teaching | Belinda Mihalicek |
| Curriculum Leader: Diversity and Wellbeing | Natasha Franchina |
| Curriculum Leader: Literacy and Religious Education | Iris Devisser |
| Curriculum Leader: Mathematics | Danielle Moran |
| Classroom teachers | |
| Foundation L | Kahleen Low |
| Year 1T | Simon Tran |
| Year 2R | Emily Rumble |
| Year 3 /4K | Thalia Kurzel |
| Year 3 /4A | Karen Abrahams |
| Year 5 /6R | Sarah Russell |
| Year 5 /6Z | Rebecca Zhang |
| Specialist teachers | |
| PE (Tuesday/Wednesday) | Natasha Franchina |
| Visual Art (Thursday/Friday) | Angelene Longano |
| Performing Arts (including Music and Dance/Drama) (Tuesday/Wednesday) | Michelle Scott |
| STEM (Thursday/Friday) | Amelia Burnie |
| Italian | Clare Sabatino |
| Support Staff | |
| Learning Support Officer | Ana Giorlando |
| Learning Support Officer | Rashida Hanifa |
| Learning Support Officer | Chrishni Fernando |
| Learning Support Officer | Monica Song |
| Learning Support Officer | Niki Manaveris |
| Learning Support Officer | Trish Nash |
| Literacy Support | Iris Devisser |
| Literacy Support | Clare Sabatino |
| Maths Support | Danielle Moran |
| Office staff | |
| Margaret Nahon | |
| Rashida Hanifa |
We farewell Bronwyn Chamberlain, Monica Bowen and Sonia Lopez. We thank them for their contribution to the St Peter's community over a number of years and wish them all well in their new adventures which sees Sonia relocating to Queensland, Bronwyn working at Orchard Grove Primary School and Monica moving to St John Vianney Mulgrave. As 5/6 teachers most recently, Monica and Bronwyn have ensured that our students leave St Peter's well prepared for the joys of secondary school. Sonia has taught in the junior and middle areas of the school, helping students become confident in their abilities. There will be an opportunity to thank these staff at our Carols on Tuesday 17 December at 12:15pm.
We welcome Amelia Burnie to a new position at St Peter's as a STEM specialist teacher. She brings with her a depth of knowledge of integrating technology with science, maths and the arts to provide an engaging curriculum to develop our students as problem solvers and critical thinkers. Thalia Kurzel and Karen Abrahams are both new in 3 /4 and come with a wealth of experience; Rebecca Zhang is a current Year 5 teacher and is looking forward to sharing her knowledge in a new setting.
Students will meet their new teachers at our transition session from 11:30-12:30pm on Friday 13 December. Much thought and knowledge has been put into forming classes for 2025 and I thank all teachers for their input in this process.
Reports
We are in the final stages of preparing end of year school reports for our students.
These will be available through the PAM app after Tuesday.
To access the report: click on 'Assessment Reports' in PAM on the side menu and Semester 2 will be sitting there under Semester 1 2024.
I congratulate all students on the growth that has been demonstrated.
Volunteers Morning Tea
On Tuesday we thanked some of our wonderful volunteers with a morning tea catered by staff. This was an opportunity for us to show our appreciation for the support provided in so many ways throughout the year. St Peter's is a rich place because of our volunteers who truly bring our vision of ' an empowered faith community to enrich the world' to life.
Upcoming Events
5pm Thursday 12 December Year 6 Graduation
11:30am Friday 13 December 2025 classes transition (for students in Foundation - Year 5)
2:30pm Monday 16 December Advent Liturgy/Assembly (parents welcome)
12:15pm Tuesday 17 December Carols (parents welcome)
1pm Tuesday 17 December Students finish
Save the Date
We will be holding Meet and Greets on Thursday 6 February between 2pm and 7pm. Families will be invited to book a 10 minute time slot to meet the class teacher and share some information about your child. Look out for booking details at the beginning of next term.
Welcome BBQ Friday 7 February between 3:15pm and 5:15pm. The P&F will be asking for volunteers to assist in the running of this event.
Merry Christmas
I wish everyone a very merry and peaceful Christmas season. May this time of celebration bring peace and happiness to you and your families.
Sharon Daujat
Principal
principal@spclayton.catholic.edu.au
