Book Week

Book Week kicked off today with our Annual Book Week Parade. It was obvious that some people had planned this for a while judging by the array of costumes on display.

It was wonderful to see our entire community getting involved with students, staff, and even some younger siblings joining in the action.

Well done to everyone and thank you to all the parents and family members who assisted with costumes.

Book Week continues next week!

Next Monday 28th August, Meerkat Productions will visit Corpus Christi at 2:00 pm to entertain us all with a performance based on one of the shortlisted picture books, Frank's Red Hat. On that day the children need to bring to school a hat, beanie or cap of any colour which they will wear at a point during the performance.

MACSIS 2023

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools – School Improvement Surveys (MACSSIS): Monday 28 August – Friday 15 September 2023

Next week all families will receive an invitation to complete Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools – School Improvement Survey (MACSSIS).

Throughout each year, we pause to listen to our students, families and staff to gauge how our learning community is travelling. This feedback is invaluable to our progress as effective school communities and is backed by evidence-based research and best practices.

A significant and formal way in which we engage and gather data is through MACSSIS, the Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools – School Improvement Surveys.

MACSSIS is a set of surveys that have been built specifically for Catholic schools in Melbourne by the Learning Services team at MACS, in partnership with researchers at Learning First and in wide consultation with principals in our schools.

In 2023, students, families and staff are invited to participate in MACSSIS via our secure and purpose-built online platform. The online platform is where our school leaders will access the summary reports that visualise the results of the student, family and staff surveys.

The MACSSIS survey platform is operated by an independent supplier, ORIMA Research Pty Ltd. The platform meets the high security and privacy standards for handling student and school data. Participating schools are in the process of updating their privacy policy to ensure school communities are fully informed and protected.

Students at our school will be provided with supervised sessions, where teachers are on hand to help and answer any questions. Families and staff can complete the survey anytime over the three-week window via an emailed link and password. Feedback has indicated that previous surveys were completed across a range of mobile devices and different web browsers.

Our community’s opinions are critical to understanding how our school is performing – MACSSIS is a key data source for guiding the ongoing work to improve our school.

All participation is invited, welcomed and 100 per cent voluntary. The surveys are not a test; they are an inclusive way to support the work we are already doing to improve our school. Everyone has the right to refuse to participate, or withdraw from the survey at any point before, during or after completion of the survey. Please notify the school if your child does not wish to participate.

If you would like more information, please contact the school.

Movie Night

Don't forget our Movie Night this Friday 25th August. Doors will open at 6:00 pm sharp.

Children are welcome to bring along a cushion to keep them comfortable.

Upon arrival, children will receive popcorn and ice cream and get seated for the movie. Children are to be collected from the Community Hall at 8:00pm

This is a 'phone-free' and 'child-only' event for Corpus Christi students.

Footy Colours Dress Up Day

Next Friday 1st September we will celebrate the AFL final series with the return of our annual ‘Footy Colours Dress-Up Day’.

On this day children are invited to wear their favourite AFL team colours to school and I hope to see a sea of black and white (Go Pies!)

Fathers' Day Brekky

Also on Friday 1st September, we will kick off Fathers' Day Weekend (ha ha), with our Fathers’ Day Breakfast.

Breakfast will be served from 8:00 am until 8:45 am and what better to serve dad than a hot bacon and egg roll? Don’t forget to wear your Footy Colours to school (dads and children)!

Fathers' Day Stall

Following breakfast our Fathers’ Day Stall will open. There will be a myriad of gifts to choose from starting from as little as $2.00. It is up to each family to decide what would be an appropriate amount to spend.

Fathers' Day Helpers

An Operoo Communication to families requesting parent helpers for our Fathers' Day Breakfast and Stall went home last week. If you are available to help out (and have an up-to-date WWCC) we would love for you to respond via the Operoo request.

Monthly Lunch Special: Hot Dog Day

Our next Monthly Lunch Special will be Hot Dog Day and will be held on Monday 11th September.

Orders must be submitted to the school office by Wednesday 6th September.

Learning Conferences

Term 3 Learning Conferences will be held as follows:

Year 3/4R: Tuesday 5th September 2:00 pm-8:00 pm
All other Year Levels: Wednesday 13th September: 2:00 pm- 8:00 pm.

A Booking link will be emailed to parents this week

Staffing & Budgets 2024

An Operoo form was sent home yesterday for each family to confirm their child's enrolment for 2024. It is important that we know our numbers so that adequate staffing arrangements can be made.

School Closure Days

Please take note of the following School Closure Days for 2023:

Monday 4th September -
- Positive Behaviour Support
Friday 3rd November -
- Assessment and Reporting
Monday 6th November -
- Teacher-Directed, Professional Practice
Tuesday 7th November - Melbourne Cup Day

God bless

Anthony Hyde

(Principal)

Year Prep L	Kingston Baker
Year Prep N	Poppy McDougall
Year 1/2 B	Zarah Osmotherly
Year 1/2 C	Alexis Christopoulos
Year 1/2 S
Year 3/4 K	Jay Zayden
Year 3/4 R	Monique Cergovski
Year 5/6 K	Tia William
Year 5/6 S	Audrey Linke

Awards and Celebrations

BIRTHDAYS

August