Holy Saviour School Bulletin
Dear Families,
Welcome back to Term 2, I hope that the school holiday period has been a welcomed change of pace for you and your children. We will publish our full newsletter next week, the Update today provides some information to help everyone begin the term calmly!
The school term ahead is the shortest of the year however, we have many activities planned, so it is sure to be fun-filled, informative and community-minded.
School Information & Open Evening
On Wednesday 10th May, we will be holding a School Information & Open Evening for any prospective families. The evening will begin with some information sharing, followed by school tours conducted by our staff and students. There will also be a light supper provided as well as an opportunity to speak with staff, and current students and families. Please feel free to pass this information onto neighbours, friends, relatives. They will need to register their attendance prior to the evening by calling the school office on 9803 6828 or via email office@hsvs.catholic.edu.au
Whole School Excursion
On Friday 12th May, we will be taking the whole school to Healesville Sanctuary as part of our inquiry learning this term. Please check the Operoo form for all details and to grant permission for your child to attend. We are able to take limited volunteers so please nominate your availability via the form and we will contact you. Only those with valid WWCC will be eligible to attend.
Holy Saviour School Staffing
During the school holidays, we interviewed for the vacant teaching position left by the departure of Mrs Cathy O’Brien last term. d I am pleased to inform you that we have appointed Mrs Veni Vandeyar to the role. Veni joins us from St Peter’s Primary School in Clayton where she has been teaching this year in a Year 1/2 class. Prior to this, Veni taught for 4 years at St Aloysius Catholic College and St James Catholic College, both of which are located in Tasmania. Veni has also had 23 years teaching experience in South Africa across numerous year levels and senior leadership positions. Veni will begin working at Holy Saviour from Monday 22nd May.
Mother’s Day Breakfast
On Monday 15th May, we are inviting all children to celebrate Mother’s/Special Friends Day by having breakfast and being involved in some fun activities at school with their mum/special friend. If for some reason the children’s mother cannot attend the breakfast, then we encourage them to invite a significant other female such as their grandmother, aunty or a family friend etc. Breakfast will begin at 7:30am and run through until approximately 9:30am. In order to assist with catering, we ask you to complete this form by Wednesday 10th May.
Vinnies CEO Sleepout
On Thursday 22nd June, I’m undertaking a personal fundraising project – the 2023 Vinnies CEO Sleepout, which this year will be my 5th sleepout. Held nationally, the event is attended by CEOs, business executives and community leaders, and involves sleeping on a piece of cardboard for a cold night during winter to raise funds and awareness for people experiencing homelessness and poverty.
But the Vinnies Sleepout has always been more than just a fundraiser – the annual event brings together leaders who are well positioned to help address some of the issues that many vulnerable Victorians face. And this year it is more important than ever. With prices increasing, homelessness is rising. There are more families on the streets than any other time in recorded history. Many of them are children. These families need our urgent support. Many families can't even afford food right now, let alone rent or buy a house.
The biggest way you can support the Vinnies CEO Sleepout is to donate to yours truly! Click on my profile link https://www.ceosleepout.org.au/fundraisers/steve-evans/victoria and contribute what you can to this invaluable cause.
Little Learners is Back for 2023!!!
Our Little Learners Program will be back again in 2023! This program will run over five weeks in Term 2 and will provide opportunities for all 3 year old and 4 year old Kinder children and their parents to experience school life at Holy Saviour. Each session will run for 40 minutes and focus on a different subject area each week. Please feel free to pass the attached flyer onto any parents of 3 & 4 year old children.
Mothers day stall
The Holy Saviour School Advisory Council (SAC) will be holding a Mother's Day Stall on Wednesday 10th May. All gifts will be $7 and children are welcome to purchase one or multiple gifts for Mothers, Grandmothers, Aunts etc.
If you would like your child to purchase a Mother's Day gift/s please go to CDFpay to place your order. Orders must be placed by Tuesday 9th May 12pm.
Run Club with Mrs Abed
Run Club was off to a running start on Thursday. A beautiful 16 degree morning with lots of children joining Mrs Abed, to run laps around the oval. Lots of smiling faces and fun had by all. So far Orchard house is winning on 50 points, followed by Hodgens and Biggs on 35 points and More on 30 points. A great way to gain points for your house and get your bodies moving in the morning to be ready to learn! Each lap you run, will win your house points. At the end of the Term the House with the most points will win a special prize. Mrs Abed is looking forward to seeing everyone running again next Thursday before school on the oval to beat their own personal bests. Let’s get running!
Cross Country
This term we will be running Cross Cross Country for the grade 3-6 children on Thursday 4th May. The top 12 grade 4-6 children will be given the chance to compete at District Cross Country. District Cross Country will be on Wednesday 24th of May this year.
SLC Interschool Sports
Today the SLC children participated in interschool sports with Jells Park Primary School. All children had lots of fun and displayed great sportsmanship. Results were:
| Sport | Holy Saviour | Jells Park |
|---|---|---|
| Soccer | 0 | 1 |
| T-Ball | 16 | 21 |
Book Club
The Edition 3 Scholastic Book Club catalogue was sent home this afternoon. Please submit all orders by Friday 12th May, 4pm. To view the catalogue online and place your order please click here.
Holy Saviour Mums WhatsApp Group
The "Holy Saviour Mums" WhatsApp group is a parent initiative designed to share information and communicate with one another. If you would like to join the group and stay in the loop please contact Denise Konstantinou (0414 990 344) and she will add you to the group. You don't have to be a mum to join...Dads are welcome too!
2023 Sacramental Program
All the dates for the 2023 Parish Sacramental Program have been set. Please add the following dates to your diaries if you are wanting your child to receive either of these sacraments.
Sacrament of First Eucharist
- Presentation Mass: Sunday 21st May, 10am @ Holy Saviour
- Information evening: Wednesday 31st May, 7pm
- Reflection Day: Friday 2nd June, 9am-3pm
- Sacrament of First Eucharist: Sunday 4th June, 2pm @ Holy Saviour
Second Hand Uniforms
Second hand uniforms are currently set up in the office. If anyone is interested in purchasing a second hand uniform, please either come in and speak with either Sherridan or Kerry or email the office with your request and sizing requirements and we will check to see if the item is available. If it is, we will notify you. All we charge for second hand uniforms is a gold coin donation. Please note however that not all sizes and items will be in stock.
Holy Saviour Playgroup
Just a reminder that Playgroup is on every Friday mornings 9am - 11am in the Wellbeing Hub. All babies and preschoolers are welcome. So come along and meet some parents for a cuppa while the children have a play. Please extend the invitation to any families in the community who might be interested.
Catholic Secondary School Enrolment Applications
Key Enrolment Dates for Year 5 Students in 2023 starting Year 7 in 2025
The key enrolment dates for students in Year 5 in 2023 who will be starting Year 7 in 2025 have been agreed after consultation with the Executive of the Principals Association of Victorian Catholic Secondary Schools (PAVCSS).
The timeline of events and dates are as follows:
27th January 2023 – Applications open for Year 5 students commencing Year 7 in 2025.
18th August 2023 – Applications will close.
20th October 2023 – Offers will be posted to prospective Year 7 applicants.
10th November 2023 – Final date for parents/carers to accept an offer made by a school.
Parents of Year 5 students in 2023, please diarise these dates so you don’t miss out.
Enrolments open for 2024
Yes, we are already taking enrolments for next year! If you have a younger child who turns 5 before 30 April 2023, please come and see Sherridan or Kerry in the office for an enrolment form. Also, if you know of anyone else in the community with a child the same age, pass on our contact details– we would love to give them a tour of our fabulous school! At Holy Saviour, every other day is Open Day!
Kind regards
Mr Steve Evans
Principal
