School News
Baby News!
On Tuesday 2nd July Ms Carmen Carnovale, her husband Kingsley and their eldest daughter Matilda welcomed Eloise Mary Hill into the world and their family. All are doing well and Ms Carnovale hopes to visit later this term.
Milk Cartons
Dear Year 3 and 4 Parents,
Each student needs an empty carton like the one in this photo for an Art Project. We would really appreciate it if you could please bring one to the school by Monday August 5th.
There will be a tub in the office foyer to put it in.
Thanks so much!
Servant Leadership
We are thrilled to announce an exciting new leadership initiative for our Year 6 students, focusing on social justice and community service. This initiative is designed to complement our students' preparation for Confirmation by providing opportunities to demonstrate the gifts of the Holy Spirit through acts of service.
Starting in Week 1, Students have been divided into groups of six, with each group engaging in a different activity every Friday for five weeks. The planned activities include:
- Preparing food for St. Peter's and Paul's kitchen to feed those in need
- Helping out at CaspaCare nursing home
- Providing support to our prep students
- Participating in a street clean-up
- Assisting in the school garden
We believe these experiences will be invaluable in helping our students understand the importance of serving others as leaders and putting their faith into action. This initiative will not only help them grow as individuals but also as leaders and members of our community.
Year 3 Update
First week back of term 3 and we have been super busy diving into a variety of enriching topics. In maths we’re exploring the concept of equivalent fractions, delving into how fractions with different numerators and denominators can represent the same value. We now know that 4/8 is the same as ½! In our writing we have been looking at recounts. After the school holidays we had lots to talk about so it was great to learn how to retell these events in a clear engaging manner. In STEM we are looking at sustainability and how important it is to protect our environment. Lastly in RE, we’re exploring the theme of discipleship, understanding what it means to follow principles of faith and compassion in our daily lives. It’s been an exciting and educational week of learning and growth!
The 2024 Premiers’ Reading Challenge has launched!
It is not a competition; but a personal challenge for children to read a set number of books by 6th September 2024. https://www.vic.gov.au/premiers-reading-challenge
The Challenge is open to all Victorian children from birth to Year 10 in recognition of the importance of reading for literacy development.The Premiers Reading Challenge application offers a range of features including:
- access to a library catalogue (including book images and blurbs)
- a modern user-friendly interface
- rewarding students with badges as challenge milestones are achieved
- the option for students to mark books as a favourite, give them a star rating or complete a book review
Children from Prep to Year 2 are encouraged to read or ‘experience’ 30 books with their parents and teachers.
Children from Year 3 to Year 6 are challenged to read 15 books.
All children who meet the Challenge will receive a certificate of achievement signed by the Victorian Premier, Jacinta Allan and former Premiers.
If your child would like to participate in the challenge, please email Holly Evans- hevans@gsm.vic.edu.au
Galilee Athletics Day
A glorious day at Lakeside Stadium saw our Grade’s 3-6 participate in our annual Galilee Athletics Day.
Decked out in their house colours and participating in age groups, students competed in Track and Field events for themselves and their House.
Hurdles, 100m Sprint, Discus, Shot Put, Long Jump, High Jump and Triple Jump, an event for all to show their skill and talents.
At the end of the day we had some tremendous results in which we saw students take home age group champions for the most successful athlete in their age group. Congratulations to the following:
9/10 Boys - Richard Barker
9/10 Girls - Ella Brown
11 Boys - Liam Shaw
11 Girls - Sienna Mackenzie
12/13 Boys - Caleb Goss and Peter Parisotto
12/13 Girls - Vanessa Lim
At the end of each event, teachers would vote for an individual who showed great sportsmanship but also the school values. An accumulation of votes saw them win the Sports Spirit Award.
Congratulations to the following:
9/10 Boys - Rex Weinert
9/10 Girls - Sofia D’ Argenio
11 Boys - Deio Flahvin and Sebastian Espinoza
11 Girls - Aoife Barden, Amelia Calfiore, Francesca Pizzini, Ava Bryce, Isabella Jenkinson, Lila D’ Argenio,
12/13 Boys - Mason Mok
12/13 Girls - Samantha Robinson
Our overall winner for our Athletics Day was HEARTS!!
Congratulations to them!
Hearts 395 points, Carmels 375 points, Saints 320 and Joeys 185.
To all the parents who came and helped assist on the day, a massive thank you! It was really appreciated.
The School Athletics Team will be announced in the coming weeks.
Thanks,
Mr. Greene
Volunteers
To volunteer at Galilee in any other capacity, you will need to complete Classroom Helpers and Volunteers at Galilee Portal, linked below and hold a current Working With Children Check that the office has a copy of and that you keep on you at all times whilst volunteering.
Staff will reach out to the community when they require volunteers, for example for sporting events, incursions, excursions, events.
We continue to value all the support and assistance from our parents and thank you in anticipation.
Classroom Helpers and Volunteers at Galilee Portal: https://rise.articulate.com/share/rWt2FFDtcX_hw-1fDQ1c2MiOIAr4Sg5r#/
Thank you
Holly
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