Leadership & Management

Week 10 Term 3

Dear Parents and Carers,

As we approach the end of this term, I want to reflect on the past few months. It has been a term filled with growth, learning, and memorable experiences.

Our students have continued to demonstrate dedication and a commitment to learning. They have created projects that showcase their passions and interest in Inquiry. Our teachers are very proud of everyone's hard work and effort.

Our students proudly represented the school at sporting events, achieving impressive results in various competitions. Additionally, our students have flourished in STEM, showcasing their skills at the STEM showcase. 

The community spirit has been evident through school events, assemblies, and learning experiences. One of the highlights was our Book Week parade and National Bullying Week assembly. I am grateful for the support and involvement of our parents and guardians, who play a vital role in our school community.

Some of the school achievements and events as a school in Term 3:

Parents and Friends 

• P&F Meetings
• Trivia Night
• Hot Food days
• Apple Slinky
• Father's Day Stall 
• 2nd Hand Uniform stall

Liturgies 

• Grandparents Mass and activities and morning tea
• Father’s Day breakfast and activities
• Whole school masses and fortnightly parish mass attendance
• Fr. Linh’s Farewell Mass 
• First Eucharist Mass and Faith Workshop 

Learning Opportunities

• 100 Days of Foundation
• Science week experiments 
• Book Week Author Visit and Parade 
• Spelling Bee Competition
• National Week Against Bullying activities 
• Experience Music Lessons and Recital 
• STEM MAD Groups
• STEM MAD Showcase
• Lego League 
• Year 5/6 Fire Education Session  
• Year 3 to Year 6 CyberSafety sessions
• Year 1/2 and 3/4 Engineers Without Borders Incursion
• Year 1/2 CERES Incursion   
• Foundation excursion to the Zoo

Sporting Opportunities 

• 3/4 Footy Clinics 
• Interschool Sports finals
• District Athletics 
• Manchester City Soccer Clinic
• SSV Summer Sport finals

School Data 

• NCCD -Nationally Consistent Collection of Data
• MaCSIS Survey- Staff, Students and Families 
• NAPLAN results 

Staff Professional Learning 

• Professional Learning for Staff, including our Faith Formation Day at the MaryMcKillop Centre
• Weekly Professional Teach Meeting for Literacy, Numeracy, Inquiry and Child Safety
• School Advisory Board Meetings

As we prepare for the next term, I encourage everyone to take time during the break to rest, recharge, and spend quality time with family and friends. The next term promises to bring new challenges and opportunities.

Thank you to all our students, staff, and parents for your hard work, dedication, and support throughout this term. We look forward to a warm and sunny Term 4. See you all on Monday, October 7th. 

Have a wonderful week,

Vira  

REMINDERS:

SCHOOL FEES ARE DUE

Please finalise your school fee payment by this Thursday, the 19th of September. 

Thank you to the families who have finalised their school fees for this year. Our school relies on school fees for many recurrent costs, so payment is appreciated.

The office is open from 8:30 to 4:00 pm each if you want to pay in person.

If you prefer direct debit, please use the bank details below. If any families need to discuss alternative arrangements to pay fees, please contact Manuela directly.

Please note once you have made a payment can you email Ann Russo 

annr@sfmoreland.catholic.edu.au   with the amount you have deposited.

SunSmart: Wearing of Hats

The sun protection times from the Bureau of Meteorology tell you the time of day UV levels are forecast to reach three or higher. At these levels, sun protection is recommended for all skin types. In Victoria, UV levels regularly reach three or higher from mid-August to the end of April. As part of general SunSmart strategies, our school:

• Requires all students and staff to wear hats that protect the face, neck and ears (broad-brimmed or bucket style) and suitable clothing whenever they are outside (e.g. recess, lunch, sport, excursions)
• It requires children outdoors without hats to sit in a designated shaded area during play times from the beginning of September to the end of April or whenever UV levels reach three or more. NO HAT- NO PLAY

MACSIS Survey - Complete before 20th September

Thank you to families who have completed the Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools—School Improvement Surveys (MACSSIS). Last week, the ORIMA research company sent an email to different families. If you received it, please take some time to complete these surveys.  

The survey allows families to share feedback about different aspects of the school. Please take the time to complete the survey, as our community’s opinions are critical to understanding how our school is performing. The survey results will guide the ongoing work to improve our school.

FOOTY COLOURS DAY

Put on your favourite team’s colours, a jumper, or a scarf with your school uniform, and join us for Footy Day at school next Thursday, September 19th.