Previous information
STAFF UPDATE
As many of you will be aware, Miss Catriona O'Donoghue has been working in One/Two R for these past six months and Mrs Deanna Imbriano was due to return from parental leave in Term Three. It has been a pleasure working with Catriona and I have observed the flourishing of the children under her care during this semester. Deanna will be returning later this term, however she will be leaving again early in Term 4 as she and her husband, Josh, are expecting their second child later this year. We are so excited for Deanna and Josh and wish them well as they continue to add to their family.
Catriona will also be leaving St Michael’s School at the end of this term as she and her partner will be travelling throughout the next six months. We will welcome her back as a Casual Relief Teacher in between her travels and also wish her well as she explores our wonderful world.
Resultantly, Miss Katelyn Struthers will be teaching One / Two R for the final two terms of this year. Miss Katelyn has been working in One / Two G throughout Term Two while Mrs Lampe has been on Long Service Leave. Katelyn has worked closely with the One/Two level and developed familiarity with the processes, planning and the children. We are pleased that Katelyn is able to remain with the One/Two level and we look forward to our continuing relationship with her. We also welcome back Mrs Lampe in Term Three after
her wonderful expedition on the Spanish Camino!
Additionally, we have continued our search for a Performing Arts Teacher to replace Mrs Quinless in this role. This term Miss Alannah Morris has been with us and continued to teach the skills in this area and we are grateful for her work in this space. Commencing Term Three, Ms Jess Fary will lead the work for our biennial school production, due to go to the stage on Wednesday 8th October. Jess has experience in dance and performance and supported the work of our last production in 2023. This work will be in place of the Visual Arts curriculum for Term Three, which will return to the Specialist Program in Term Four. We are delighted to have the amazing skills of Jess and look forward to learning all the songs and dance moves throughout Term Three. No doubt you'll be singing them all each night at home!!
MELBOURNE ARCHDIOCESE of CATHOLIC SCHOOLS ANNUAL SURVEYS
Each year in Term Three, Catholic Schools across our diocese release online surveys for participation by students, parents and staff in Catholic Schools. The feedback we gain from these surveys is helpful in giving us a gauge of how we are going and gives insight into where to go next. It helps us to design the right goals for our Annual Action Plans across all areas of the school. Attached here is a letter further describing what happens for your reference. Please feel free to speak with me should you wish to ask questions or need any clarification.
ST MICHAEL'S SCHOOL KINDER KIDS SESSIONS
Do you have a 3 or 4 year old toddler at home? If so, please note down these dates as our Kinder Kids sessions for this year. Any kinder children are welcome to attend and meet our Year Five students to share some stories and games together.
PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES AT ST MICHAEL'S SCHOOL
Parents who are seeking a psychologist for their child are welcome to make contact with Advanced Psychology, who run their sessions in a confidential space onsite. Sessions can take place during the school day. If this is something you are seeking, please make contact with Linda Kollind at Advanced Psychology on 03 7002 8006. Discuss your needs and Linda is able to assist with the right program and / or assessment for your child. Please know this is a completely confidential service.
GIRLS' FOOTY AT ASHY REDBACKS
Attention Girls!!
Our Ashy Redbacks have a thriving girl’s program, and we are excited to announce that in 2025 we will have U9 , U11, U12 girls teams.
TRAINING: Monday and Wednesday evening throughout the year and they will have an enormous amount of fun.
Club Queries regarding Registrations: registrations@ashyredbacks.org.au
www.ashyredbacks.org.au P: 0416 069 458
