Principal News
Italian Day
Yesterday, our school was transformed into a celebration of Italian culture for our bi-annual Italian Day, organised by the talented Signora Mondy. Students and staff dressed in an array of red, green, and white, bringing a lively Italian spirit to our school.
The day was filled with a variety of engaging activities. The festivities included the CHE BANDA!, a three-piece band that filled the halls with delightful Italian melodies. Students also participated in the Italian Fiesta Dance Workshop, where they learned traditional dances.
In the classrooms, students demonstrated their creativity through numerous arts and crafts sessions. They crafted gondolas, which symbolises the famous canals of Venice, and created beautiful mosaics that reflected Italy’s rich artistic heritage. The creativity continued as students made Pinocchio puppets, drew their interpretations of the Mona Lisa, designed colourful Venetian masks, and even built models of the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa.
The highlight of the day was the arrival of a Gelato van, with a variety of delicious flavours that everyone enjoyed.
A huge thank you goes to all the staff and students for their enthusiastic participation and to Signora Mondy for her outstanding organisation and delivery of such an authentic Italian experience. This Italian Day was truly a memorable event that showcased the spirit and enthusiasm of our school community.
School Saving Bonus
In Term 4, 2024, families with a child enrolled in a government school from Prep to Year 12 in 2025 will receive the one-off $400 School Saving Bonus.
The $400 School Saving Bonus provides families with support for education-related costs, such as school activities and/or school uniforms and textbooks.
The School Saving Bonus is not available for full-fee international students, home-schooled students, TAFE students and students attending kindergarten in 2025.
Actions for parents and carers
Before 18 October 2024, the Department of Education is asking parents and carers to:
- Complete enrolment: If your child, or children are changing government school for Term 1 2025, or starting Prep or Year 7 in 2025. For more information, read about Enrolling in School.
- Check your contact information: Ensure your email address and phone number are up to date with us. You can check this information by contacting us directly.
We need to ensure your contact information is up to date as the Department of Education will email you twice:
- in October, to verify your email address
- in November, with your $400 School Saving Bonus and access to an online system.
Please check your junk mail regularly to make sure you do not miss an important email.
To learn more about the School Saving Bonus, visit vic.gov.au/school-saving-bonus, or the attached information sheet below.
R U OK Day
Yesterday was R U OK? Day, an important occasion that reminds us of the power of a simple question: 'Are you okay?' At our school, we believe in fostering a community where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued, not just academically but emotionally and socially as well.
As a staff, we hosted a light morning, providing a space for conversations and connections. This event serves as a reminder of the importance of checking in with one another, not just on R U OK? Day, but every day.
Let’s continue to look out for each other and make our school a place of kindness and understanding. Together, we can make a significant difference in each other’s lives. Remember, a conversation could change a life.
Student Safety and Security
In our ongoing commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our students, we wish to remind everyone of the importance of keeping our school gates secure. It has come to our attention that gates are occasionally being wedged open with logs or rocks. While we understand that convenience can sometimes lead to shortcuts, this practice unfortunately defeats the purpose of the installed child-safe locks.
We kindly ask all parents, carers, and students to help us maintain a secure environment by ensuring that the gates are allowed to close properly after entering or leaving the premises. Thank you for your attention to this important matter.
Early Dismissal on the Last Day of Term
We would like to inform parents and carers that students will be dismissed early at 2:30 PM on the last day of Term. Please ensure that you make arrangements to collect your child at this time.
Robert