Principal's News

NEWSLETTER

The St Kevin’s School newsletter is published fortnightly on a Tuesday during the school term. Our newsletter is in sections with notices from different areas. 

You can open the latest edition by clicking on the Newsletter button on the school website. The newsletter is available to all families in Two formats:

1. Email through Compass 

2. Through Compass App

3. School Website - current and previous newsletters are stored on the in website

14/02/2024

Dear St Kevin’s Families,

It has been so pleasing to witness how well students have settled into learning in 2024.

Here is the St Kevin’s Staff List for 2024 with emails. 

                          Feel free to email teachers and leaders if you have any questions.

THEME for 2024  Let’s Care! Be the difference!  Thank you to everyone who voted!

Let's make caring a priority in our school and strive to be the difference we want to see in the world. Every act of kindness, no matter how small, has the potential to make a significant impact on someone's life. By choosing to care, we can create positive ripples that spread far and wide, fostering a culture of compassion, empathy, and support. Together, let's make a difference and leave a lasting legacy of kindness and love.

We now require a graphic!

The symbol for "Let's Care! Be the difference" could be a heart intertwined with a helping hand. This symbolizes both love and support, highlighting the importance of caring for others and making a positive difference in their lives. The heart represents compassion, empathy, and kindness, while the helping hand signifies assistance, aid, and solidarity. Together, they convey the message of fostering a culture of care and being proactive in creating positive change in the world.     

Call for assistance!

Any parents who are in the graphic design area - we need your help! Please let me know if you can support us in this area! gleone@sktemplestowelr.catholic.edu.au

Resilience First Aid presented by Maria Roberto (Salutegenics)

Last week I participated in a conference with NE principals at Flinders.  We spent time listening to Maria speak about the brain and 6 components required to build resilience in ourselves and others.  Movement is a massive part of building resilience and it reminded me of my primary school days doing aerobics every morning to ‘Stars on 45’!  

We explored vision, composure, reasoning, health, tenacity and collaboration.

Each of these areas assist to build Resilience.  Maria spoke in detail about care for self and understanding the functions of each part of the brain.

My hope is that our staff and parents will have the opportunity to participate in some sessions with Maria.  She is a pocket rocket who understands the pressures we face in education today. 

Goal Setting Letters were sent to Parents and Carers on Monday - 

Goal setting 21st Feb 12:30-5:30pm Students finish school at 12pm 

Go to www.schoolinterviews.com.au and follow these simple instructions.

hpxm4

Simply enter the code and press "Go"

OR

Use the following link:

https://www.schoolinterviews.com.au/code/hpxm4

Chinese students in  Year 5/6 GS (x2),  3/4 F (x2) and  2P (x1)

Mandi is in Year 2,  Tammy and Samuel are in Year 5/6 GS and Eva & Emily are in  3/4 F.  Mandi will be returning home at the end of this week and the rest of the students will be with us till the end of week 4.  

Thank you to Mrs George, Mrs Scarcella, Mr Puls and Miss Fitzgerald for hosting these students in their classes and all the students for welcoming the students and assisting them to learn with us at St Kevin’s.

PBL  RESPONSIBILITY

This week’s value -  I demonstrate the St Kevin’s Learning Dispositions.

Lunchtime CLUBS  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at second break

FEEDBACK 

NEW FOR 2024 

Please send me any feedback and I will select and insert into each newsletter 

Tell us what you are thinking!

Thank you Sharon M (Learning Support Officer) for providing the first one!  You are a STAR!

I am grateful for the opportunity to be working in an environment where I can make a difference. 

I also got an email last week and the parent stated ; 

I am feeling relieved knowing that Joanna’s enrolment  is secure  as  St. Kevin's is gaining popularity among parents in the area.

Feedback gives us direction!

Come and join us for Story, Drama and Dance Time! Book a spot!

Enrolments 2025 are NOW OPEN!

Friday the  16th of February is Selena Perfetto’s  (Administration Officer) last day as she makes her final preparations for her wedding on the 24th of February. She will return on the 5th of March.   

We all wish Selena and Matt a world of happiness and love.  Congratulations and all the best for your wedding day!

God bless, Gabee Leone