School News
Year 4 Camp
Earlier this week, our Year 4 children trekked all the way to Bayview Camp in Grantville for their 3 day Camp experience. During their time away our Year 4 children enjoyed many fun activities, including, the GIANT Swing, Bike Riding, Canoeing, High Ropes and Animal Farm (where they met all types of characters - ponies, pigs, goats and sheep amongst the furry gang). All children challenged themselves in different ways, giving new things a go, stepping out of their comfort zone, into the great unknown. A BIG thank you to all our staff members who attended our Year 4 Camp with our children, Miss Olney, Mrs De Iuliis, Mr O'Shea, Mrs Gerecke and Mr Weekes. It was a brilliant 3 days away together at Year 4 Camp!
Sport News
District Cross Country
Well done to our 29 runners who participated at the District Cross Country last Friday. Our school was well represented. Each child should be so proud of their efforts.
We congratulate the following children who will now compete at the Division Cross Country, next Monday 26 May at Ruffey Park Doncaster.
Charlotte Spoor 3GR
Emily Leung Senior AP
Charlie George Senior CH
Ethan Lee 4MD
Felix Tobias 4MD
Will Tobias Senior AP
Felix Nadminty Senior AP
Lucille Delcoigne Senior AP
Freddie Gilbert Senior CH
We wish these 9 children all the very best next Monday. Run well.
Year 3/4 AFL Gala Day
Yesterday our Year 3/4 students participated in an AFL Gala Day (modified AFL rules).The teams competed against other schools in the North Balwyn District. From all accounts it was a WONDERFUL day, with many smiles yet tired legs at the end of the school day.
Thank you to Mrs Richardson, Miss Bilney, Miss Olney, Mr O'Shea and Mrs Story for attending with our children and thanks also to the many parents who volunteered and assisted on the day.
Garden Club
Garden Club will operate on the following days this term:
Wednesday 28 May
Wednesday 11 June
Wednesday 25 June
All students are welcome to attend Garden Club. A reminder to enter via the Glenferrie Road Pedestrian Gate.
Friday Afternoon School Assemblies at 2:30pm
Term 2:
Week 6 (30 May) - Assembly
Week 7 (6 June) - Assembly
Week 8 (13 June) - No Assembly
Week 9 (20 June) - Wellbeing Groups
Week 10 (27 June) - Assembly: Year 3 Spotlight on Learning
Week 11 (4 July) - No Assembly: End of Term 2 12:45pm finish
2025 Term Dates
Term 1
Fri 31 January (Students begin) – Fri 4 April
Term 2
Tues 22 April – Fri 4 July
Term 3
Mon 21 July – Fri 19 September
Term 4
Tue 7 October - Tues 16 December
2025 School Closure Days
As was communicated to families last year...
* Time in Lieu (TIL)
The new Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022 (the Agreement) introduces a formal time in lieu (TIL) process for teachers. The Agreement provides that a principal may require a teacher to undertake work and attend a school activity outside the normal hours of attendance (i.e., in excess of the 38 hours or normal hours for a part-time teacher) and when this occurs, it will attract TIL.
Principals should prepare for the accrual and acquittal of TIL through their annual planning process. The timing of the acquittal of TIL is at the discretion of the principal, having regard to the operational needs of the school and causing the least disruption to the educational program of the school.
Principals may elect to acquit TIL through designating days during the year on which all staff and students are not required to attend school.
School Closure Days 2025
Term 2
Friday 25 April (ANZAC Day Public Holiday)
Monday 9 June (King’s Birthday Public Holiday)
Term 3
N/A
Term 4
Monday 6 October (Move back to School Hall Classrooms) TO BE CONFIRMED!
Thursday 16 October (TIL day for staff)
Monday 3 November (TIL day for staff)
Tuesday 4 November (Melbourne Cup Day Public Holiday)
Friday 5 December (Staff Planning for 2025)
Children finish on Tuesday 16 December at 12.45pm (Earliest date children can finish)
Please note that no primary school students should be dismissed from schools prior to Tuesday 16 December 2025 – this is their earliest finish date
CSEF (Camps, Sports, Excursions Fund) Application Form
The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) provides payments for eligible students to attend activities like:
- school camps or trips
- swimming and school-organised sport programs
- outdoor education programs
- excursions and incursions.
Families holding a valid means-tested concession card or temporary foster parents are eligible to apply. A Special Consideration category also exists. Schools can receive applications from families over term one and two. Families can list more than one student in the one application form if they are attending the same school.
If the above applies to your family, please complete the CSEF Application Form and email it to admin@shkew.catholic.edu.au
School Saving Bonus (SSB) & MACS Concessional School Fees
Please see below for information regarding the Victorian Government's $400 School Saving Bonus that was reported late last year.
The School Saving Bonus (SSB) is only eligible for students who applied for and received Camps, Sports and Excursion Funding (CSEF) in 2024.
MACS Concessional School Fees are available for families who hold a valid Health Care Card (HCC), Dept’ of Veteran Affairs (DVA) Gold Card card or ImmiCard. Please contact the School Office for further information if this applies to your family.
MACSEYE - Outside School Hours Care
Please see below for further information, including the MACSEYE Booking Link.