From the Principal
Dear Parents and Carers,
Congratulations to our Years Two and Four students for completing the two-week intensive swimming program. Thank you to all teachers and the support involved in making the engagement with the swimming program smooth and efficient. A big thank you to parents and families for all the extra work of managing bathers and towels throughout the program. It is appreciated.
School Advisory Council (SAC)
The School Advisory Council will meet this week on Wednesday 8th March at 7pm in the Library. The SAC is an essential connection between the school and parent body, ensuring our Catholic school's mission and vision have an active partnership. In the following week after the SAC meeting, I will briefly share the areas discussed as part of the meeting in the newsletter.
If you are interested in joining the School Advisory Council, please get in touch with me for a further discussion.
Medical Management Update
Please refer to the Medical Management Policy Section of the school newsletter for the latest information and requirements for administering medicine during the school day and whilst attending school activities.
Staff News
This week Adelia Centracchio, 4R classroom teacher, announced that she and her partner Kane are expecting their first child. On behalf of the school community, we offer our congratulations and prayers to Adelia and Kane. Adelia will be taking family leave later in the year.
St Simon's House Cross Country - Friday 10th March
Parents are welcome to come and view students participating in the House Colour Cross Country event this Friday. This event is spread over the day, so check out the newsletter's Sports section for when your child's year level is racing.
Managing Big Feelings for Children - Parent Session - THIS WEDNESDAY! Last Chance
WEDNESDAY 8th MARCH - ONLINE
As part of the partnership between home and school, St Simon’s is pleased to invite and warmly encourage parents to sign up for an upcoming webinar about how to support children in managing their feelings. Click here to register.
TICKET ORDERS FOR THE ZOO CLOSE THIS WEDNESDAY!
Exclusive Twilight Zoo Experience for St Simon’s Families!
Tickets are selling fast!! Click here to secure your $10 family ticket
(up to 8 people per family)
Together with parishioners of St Simon’s and the parish and schools communities of St Jude’s, all school families are invited to an exclusive Twilight Zoo Experience.
ZOO PARTY 2023!
We are very excited to announce that we will be hosting a Zoo Party at Melbourne Zoo - 18th March, 5:30-9:30pm.
Come for the whole time or just part of the time.
We will have exclusive use of the zoo for our party! Each family group will only pay $10 (for the whole family) to secure your tickets. That is $10 per family group - parents and children, including your under 5s and over 12s, (up to 8 people) per ticket.
That is a great saving on a regular zoo visit!
Family members outside your immediate family can also come, so save the date with grandparents and cousins! They also just need to pay $10 for their family group (8 people per family ticket)
Ticket Booking payment via CDF Pay. Click here
After payment has been made, Melbourne Zoo tickets will be distributed via the classroom tubs the week before the event.
Tom Wursthorn
Principal