School Theme for 2025

Hope Grows Here

Everyone occasionally does things they regret or perhaps know they shouldn’t have done, and that’s why the Sacrament of Reconciliation is so important. Commonly called Confession, the Sacrament of Reconciliation is all about healing. Remember, no matter what you have done, God loves you and is ready to forgive you. But first you need to speak to God about what happened, and Catholics do that through a ritual of confession, penance and absolution.

Reconciliation is a Sacrament of forgiveness and celebrates God’s love and mercy towards us.

Congratulations to Sena, Olivia, Nicholas, Matthew, Nate, Nalivia, Luka, and Clarissa. As a school our prayers are with you as you make this important step.

Welcome BBQ

The Welcome BBQ was a wonderful opportunity for families to connect and enjoy each other’s company in a relaxed setting. It was a delightful way for the St. Kevin’s community to come together and share a meal.

With plenty of delicious food, expertly cooked by Mr. Con, and the generous support of staff in food preparation and serving, the event was a great success.

Parents shared positive feedback and gratitude, and it was lovely to chat about our hopes for 2025. The BBQ also provided a chance for parents to socialise and meet student buddies and their families, strengthening our sense of community.

NAPLAN 2025

Last Wednesday, our Year 3 and 5 students commenced their NAPLAN assessments, and they complete them this week. The data from these assessments will help inform our teaching and learning programs and identify areas for professional development.

Results are expected to be sent to the school in May, after which they will be distributed to parents. Teachers will be available for discussions once families receive the results.

Caritas Coin Drive

Congratulations to everyone! We raised $310.25 for Caritas Australia. Please read more about this amazing initiative in Mrs Gerosolimo’s RE News.

Easter Reenactment

Holy Week is a sacred time in our Church’s calendar. It is a time we are invited to remember Jesus’ final days before he died on the cross. It is also a time to reflect on the mystery of God’s love, and how much God loves each of us.

Liturgies will be held to remember each event.

Palm Sunday: when Jesus came to Jerusalem with his disciples to celebrate the feast of the Passover (Prep)

Holy Thursday: When Jesus celebrated the Passover, his Last Supper with his disciples (Year 6)

Garden of Gethsemane: (Year 3 & 4) The importance of prayer, the need for sacrifice, the redeeming value of suffering, and love for others.

Good Friday: When Jesus was arrested, hurt, and put to death on a cross.

The Easter reenactment will take place on Thursday 3rd of April at 9:30am. This will commence on the deck outside the Performing Arts Room.

AFTER THE HOLIDAYS - TERM 2

Easter: The Resurrection (Tuesday 29th April at 2.45pm in the church) ALLELUIA! He has risen (Year 1 and 2)

Parish News

There are 16 children currently enrolled in the Sacramental program in preparation to receive their First Reconciliation. We wish them all every blessing.

We sadly acknowledge that Tiziana - our amazing Ley Ecclesial Leader is leaving. We wish her every success in the future!

Coming up

Lent program - once a week during Lent, we pray and reflect on this special season. Weekly sessions at 9.45 am on Thursdays. All welcome.

Youth Group – Come to the youth group on Saturday, 15th March - Easter Egg Hunt!!

Playgroup – Our playgroup runs weekly on a Monday morning. Please contact Ana for more details 03 9850 5983; ana.saro@cam.org.au

Altar Servers Training.

Bookish Morning Tea- the Parish has a free library that everyone is welcome to use. Next morning tea on Thursday 13th March at 10 am. All welcome.

We Hope to see you at the Parish soon!

FIRE Carriers 2025

Congratulations to FIRE Carriers for 2025 - John-Paul, Lacey, Kate and Mackenzie.

I look forward to working with this team in 2025. We will meet every third Tuesday in the Library commencing on the 18th of March.

OPEN DAY

A huge thank you to Eva and Con for your support during Open Day on Saturday — we welcomed eight families through the school! The past few weeks have been incredibly busy with many tours, and it's been wonderful to see such a positive response to our great school.

Harmony Day

Friday 21st of March, we will be celebrating Harmony Day. The theme for this year is ‘Everyone Belongs!’ It is a day to recognise and celebrate Australia’s cultural diversity with respect and inclusiveness. With families at St Kevin’s coming from over 22 different backgrounds, we invite all students to dress in orange or any traditional cultural attire to show pride in their heritage and support for our diverse school community.

Persian New Year 20/03/25

Happy New Year to all our Persian Families!

Senior Manager at MACS (Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Education) Brian Grace

Welcome to St Kevin’s Brian Grace. It was lovely to meet and chat with Brian on Wednesday. Brian and I walked the Camino last year and it was great to welcome him into our school. Hopefully next time I will be able to give him a tour of the school. Principals usually meet with Senior Managers every three weeks. Senior Managers also meet with the Leadership Team once a term.

Student Representative Council (SRC)

The Student Representative Council (SRC) is one of the key aspects of student leadership in our school. The council is made up of students from Prep to Year 6. Each semester the students elect two representatives to represent their class on the Council.

Our SRC representatives will take on the responsibility of representing the views of their peers by bringing forward their ideas to discuss at our meetings. The representatives also inform their peers of any important information which affects the student body.

The council meets twice a term, with support from Wellbeing Leader Fiona George, to discuss school issues and look at ways that we can improve our school community, as well as organise school events such as fundraising events. The goal of the council is to provide students with a learning opportunity where all the representatives work democratically to make a positive impact on our school, local and wider community.

Congratulations

Prep M Romeo and Ally

1/2GW Lina and Kai

1/2 DM Olivia and Ariana

3/4 OC Orlando and Irene

3/4 A Elana & James

5 GP Adele and Bowie

6 CP School Captains and Vice Captains

St Charles

Last week, Eva and I had the privilege of visiting St Charles, where we were generously gifted furniture for our school.

We are incredibly grateful for this contribution, which will greatly support our students in their learning. Michelle Verna and Lead Principal Michelle Cameron both expressed their happiness in knowing that these pieces will continue to serve students in meaningful ways. Thank you once again for this generous donation. We look forward to commemorating the legacy of St Charles by establishing a monument or plaque, ensuring that the great learning that took place there is forever remembered and respected.

Existing Families with Preps for 2026 If you have a kinder child (4 years old), who will be at school next year, can you please come and collect an enrolment form or complete a form online. I have 7 prep students enrolled for 2026 at this stage.

Parents are welcome to fill in the online form or call the office for information.

Enrolments close on May 1st, 2025

Term 2

Monday 28th April 9:30am - 11am

Monday 28th April Information Night 7:30pm Adults only

Saturday 17th May 9:30am -12pm

Term 3

Saturday 19th July 9:30am -12pm

Tuesday 29th July 9:30am - 11am

Thursday 7th August 9:30am - 11am

Term 4

Saturday 18th October 9:30am -12pm

Wednesday 29th October 9:30am - 11am

All families with kinder aged are welcome to attend and participate in Story, Drama and Dance time!

Term 2

Tuesday 6th May at 9:30am to 11:00am &

1:30pm to 3:00pm

Term 3

Wednesday 13 August on 9:30am to 11:00am &

1:30pm to 3:00pm

Friendship List for Communication

You are the best parents and carers in the whole wide world!

Thank you for completing the short survey! Most classes are done!

Friendship List for PREP M - All Completed

Friendship List for 1/2 DM - All Completed

Friendship List for 1/2 GW - All Completed

Friendship List for 3/4 A - 13 parents out of 15

Friendship List for 3/4 OC - 11 parents out of 14

Friendship List for 5 GP - 13 parents out of 16

Friendship List for 6 CP - 14 parents out of 15

PE NEWS

Running Club

Photo/ICT User Agreement

Whilst your child is in our care, St Kevin’s Primary School will be taking photographs of school activities involving students to share the school's culture. Some photographs and video footage may directly or indirectly capture your child's participation for a variety of different purposes.It is imperative that you sign and return the photo permission form to inform us of your consent to using your child's photo. Similarly, all ICT user agreement forms should be signed by parents acknowledging the use of devices and the internet as a student and parent at St Kevin's. This agreement should be returned as soon as possible. Thank you to all the parents and students that have returned their photo permission slips and ICT user agreements!

SEESAW

Values

PBL: Positive Behaviour for Learning

Weeks 6/7: I keep my hands, feet and objects to myself & I keep my hands and feet to myself

Weeks 8/9: I get permission before entering or leaving a learning space

Weeks 10: I follow the ICT agreement

ITALIAN

Ciao a tutti,

I hope you are all having a lovely Term 1 Week 8!

We will be starting to put together our 'End of Cycle Assessment' which is a little clip that will be uploaded onto Seesaw.

Students will be discussing:

- Likes and dislikes (Cosa ti piace face? Mi piace... Non mi piace... Ti piace?)

- Formal / informal register (Le piace - formal, Ti piace - informal)

- Classroom instructions:

- Ascoltate: Listen

- Guardate: Look

- Andate la: Go over there

- Venite qua: Come over here

- Tutti in piedi: Everyone stand up

- Tutti seduti: Everyone sit down

We have had so much fun this term and can't wait for term 2 to keep learning more Italian!

Grazie, Chiara :)

Positive Feedback

An email from Carmel P.

Sorry this email is overdue. Have been meaning to email you all week. I wanted to say how well behaved the children were at Ash Wednesday Mass last week. They were a credit to you and the staff.

And a big Thankyou to you for showing great leadership before Mass - going up to the microphone and settling them into a reflective mode to enter into the liturgy...Thank you

With my thanks and best wishes Carmel

It was lovely to receive positive feedback from Carmel, a St Kevin’s Parishioner and educator. We all work so hard to ensure that the students are growing in faith, knowledge and skill. When someone takes the time to give feedback we are all so grateful for it. I shared this message with the staff and they all appreciated it.

More Feedback

Well done Jonathan (Year 6) and Mya (Year 6) for assisting with the Zooper Doopers during Inclement weather. The PFA mums spoke so highly of the respect, kindness and hard work displayed by the students. Super effort!

Messages of Thanks

Thank you to Antony (Matthew’s Dad) for fixing the taps. You are a legend! The students really appreciate being able to have a drink!

Thank you Daniel (Sienna and Romeo’s Dad) for providing a truck and such energy to move all the furniture required from St Charles to St Kevin’s.

Thank you Suzanne for assisting at the Working Bee on Thursday afternoon.

All the very best Tiziana (Ley Ecclesial Leader). Thank you for your guidance and support. We wish you every success in the future! Look forward to seeing you in the parish!

Buon Viaggio Signora Gerosolimo!

We all hope you have a relaxing holiday Fulvia! We look forward to seeing your photos! May the Lord keep you and your husband safe and full of energy to see all the amazing sites. 'Take care’ and 'Buon viaggio'!

Have a delightful fort night! Kind blessings, Gabee

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