Principal's News

Parent Newsletter Term 3, Week 6  Tuesday 19/08/24  

Reading is Magic

During Week 6, the 19th – 23rd of August, St Kevin’s is celebrating Book Week.  We have a number of activities and an author study.

On Monday the 19th of August we had our Book Parade, it commenced at 9.15am in our  Stadium. It was wonderful to see so many children dress up and be a part of St Kevin’s annual book week parade, keeping in mind the theme ‘Reading is Magic’. It was wonderful to see Parents and carers attend the event.

State Grant information  

The announcement of $243 million worth of Capital Grants to Non-Government Schools was made last week.  In total there were 65 Catholic schools in Victoria who received building grants.   Unfortunately St Kevin’s was not one of the successful schools. 

These schools were dominated by: 

• New Catholic Schools in the growth areas of Melbourne 

• Many country schools • Many Catholic secondary schools 

• Only 3 of the 65 Primary schools who received building grants were in the Eastern Region. 

Click here for a full list of grant recipients. https://www.schoolbuildings.vic.gov.au/building-fund-non-government-schools-catholic

We put a lot of time, effort into this application with the support of MACS and independent surveyors.  It was incredibly disappointing not to receive the grant especially as we do have pressing building requirements at St Kevin’s.  Very soon work will commence on restoration of the roof in the Senior Building.  The work has been quoted and a builder has been chosen.  

What does this mean for St Kevin’s school? As there was only one round of grants in this allocation, we will need to wait until the next Federal and State election cycle to plead the case for more capital funds for Catholic schools. We will ensure that our buildings and grounds are as safe and well kept as they can be.

In the next couple of weeks I will be meeting with Keith Wolahan, our Federal member for parliament to discuss Catholic education and how they can better support us financially. I will also be meeting with Wayne Hay (Team Leader, Infrastructure Policy and Strategy) from MACS to discuss the need for school improvement and the best opportunities for our students.

Catholic school families pay the same taxes and charges as government school parents.  All we are asking for, is a fair share of funding and allocation to our schools.

Italian TCL Program

In week 5 and Week 6 the students are continuing with Unit 5A & 5B

We revised 'Posso andare al bagno per favore?' (May I go to the toilet please?)

Cosa ti piace fare a scuola?  (What do you like doing at school?) Whole school 

Mi piace....  (I like) and Non mi piace (I do not like)

• parlare italiano (speaking Italian)
• cantare italiano (singing in Italian)
• giocare fuori e dentro (playing inside and outside)
• fare lo sport (doing sport)
• ballare (dancing)
• il calcio (soccer)
• il gelato, la pizza etc (ice cream, pizza)
• Cosa ti piace fare a casa? (What do you like doing at home?) Year 5/6
• Mi piace (I like) and Non mi piace (I do not like)
• dormire (sleeping)
• mangiare (eating)
• giocare fuori e dentro  (playing inside and outside)

Perche'    -     Because, why           

Sono (I am)

• felice = happy
• triste = sad
• affamato = hungry
• arrabbiato = angry
• preoccupato = worried
• assonato = sleepy

Happy One Hundred Days of School to our Preps

On Friday the 9th of August, the Prep Students and Miss Montalto marked the 100 days of school by dressing up as 100 year olds. Costume ideas included lots of beards, glasses, walking sticks and wigs. 

The day was full of fun activities to celebrate, including making 100 day necklaces using Fruitloops and, of course, lots of fun maths activities. They ended the day with a special assembly and  received lots of congratulations cards and greetings.  

We are all so proud of our Preps and look forward to seeing them grow over the next 7 years. Thank you to Miss Montalto and support staff for making this a memorable day for the children.

Student Teachers

We welcome Hamish and Jasmine, Student Teachers in 1/2 GS & 3/4 F.  We all hope that you have a positive learning experience at St Kevin’s Primary School.

Year 5 /6 PE Nominations for Week 4 and 5

The nominations are for students being respectful, listening and showing sportsmanship.      

Well done to these students! 

Seesaw

PBL  

RESPECT

Term 3  Week 5 & 6

Expected Behaviour:

I resolve problems calmly (during break times) (Respect)   Every day the Year 6 students put an announcement over the PA about how to enact the 'Expected behaviour'.

Parish News 

Did you know that Fr Charles & Fr Isaac join us at Youth Group! Beware - Fr Charles is very good at board games and Fr Isaac loves to play table tennis, downball and basketball!!

As part of our Parish School and Community we try and look out for each other. The parish has a 'Community Cupboard.' If your family or another family in our school community needs help please call Ana on 7064 3948.

Coming Up

First Eucharist Preparation & Celebration

Alpha

Youth Group – Games Night on 17th August

Playgroup – commencing Term 4.

Altar Servers Training.

Bookish Morning Tea- the Parish has a free library that everyone is welcome to use!

We hope to see you at the Parish soon

Ana Saro

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Prayer for Andrew’s Mum

Andrew Pul’s mum passed away this morning.  

Condolences to Andrew's Family.  May Moya Veronica Puls rest in peace.

Please keep Andrew and his family your thoughts and prayers.