Wellbeing & Partnerships
Child Safe Standard 1
Child Safe Standard 1 in Victoria focuses on creating an organisational culture that supports child safety and well-being. This standard is crucial because it establishes the foundation for all other safety measures, ensuring that children are protected from harm in any environment, be it school, sports, or community activities. A key aspect of this standard is addressing and responding to racism. It's important to recognise that racism can significantly impact a child's mental and emotional health. By actively responding to and preventing racist behaviour, organisations not only create a more inclusive and supportive environment but also help children feel safe, respected, and valued.
Knitting Club
These talented individuals have been busy bees. This week they were ready to adorn one of the trees in the playground with their beautiful creations. The tree was decorated with Christmas trees, stars and other beautiful items. Well done to our Knitting Club students and we look forward to seeing your new items next term!
Parent Support
Additional Support
We know and understand that finding available external therapists to support your child/children can be as rare as hen’s teeth at the moment. We often receive information from various health professionals, including psychologists, occupational therapists and speech therapists. Whilst we do not necessarily engage with these providers, as a school, we would like to share this information with you, should it be of any interest or help to you.
New Fun with the SRC
New, glittery hula hoops were put into action by the SRC crew today. It was very hard to resist joining in, regardless of age or experience. The hoops were swung, balanced and rolled by anyone who joined the group on the soft-fall court. We may need to purchase a few more!
If you have any items to donate to the SRC, such as colouring books, crayons/pencils, building blocks, please bring these to Emma Ramsamy or Mary Zappia via the office.
Buddies!
The Grade 6s have put worked very hard to create wonderful picture story books for their buddies. In the stories, the Prep buddy is a key character. The big buddies were able to spend an afternoon reading their story to their buddy. It was a very special afternoon for all!
Would you like to be a helper in our school?
At St A's, we really value any additional help from members in our wonderful community. There are a number of ways you can contribute by supporting the staff and children, such as: Excursions, Athletics days, Interschool Sports, Mother's Day/Father's Day events, Cooking & Gardening sessions and so much more! If you are keen to join in, please make sure you have a current Working With Children Check.
Community Benefits
Need support?
The Orange Door Services
https://www.orangedoor.vic.gov.au/what-is-the-orange-door
The Orange Door contact:
1800 319 3539am to 5pm Monday to Friday (closed public holidays)
- 60-64 Wells Street, Frankston 3199
- 184 Salmon Street, Hastings 3915
NCCD - Information Sheet for Parents and Carers
Stay Connected
Stay up to date with what's going on and reminders through our school Facebook page.
You can add our Community Calendar to your computer or smartphone by having Google Calendar installed and clicking on the following link:
CSEF - Camps, Sports, and Excursions Fund
The Camps, Sports, and Excursions Fund (CSEF) provides payments for eligible students to attend activities like: school camps or trips, swimming and school-organised sports programs, and outdoor education programs.
Please find the 2023 application form attached. Eligibility Date for concession card holders' CSEF eligibility will be subject to the parent/carer concession card being validated successfully with Centrelink on the first day of either term one.