Wellbeing -
Welcome back
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome back all of our St. Peter's community members to the 2020 school year. I hope everyone has had a relaxing holiday spent with family and are ready for a very busy and exciting year at St. Peter's School. I would like to thank all of the school staff for their tireless work in preparing their classrooms and work programs to ensure a smooth start to the year. I have enjoyed listening to many children sharing their holiday stories with me. It has been a joy to see how excited our children are when they see each other after the summer school holidays. Their genuine care for their school mates is obvious to see. Please do not hesitate to come and speak to me before or after school on the playground or in my office. No concern or question is too trivial.
Warm regards
Ms K
Deputy Principal/Wellbeing Leader
The website below suggests strategies for supporting children's emotional health as they deal with the impact of bushfires.
Flags are flying at half-mast today the
7th February to honour the victims of the Victorian bush fires in February 2009.
Our flags are flying at half-mast because it is the
Anniversary of the 2009 Victorian Bush Fires
Friday, 7 February 2020 and this is to honour the victims of the Victorian bush fires in February 2009.
As a mark of mourning and respect the Australian National Flag should be flown at half-mast all day on Friday across victoria.
Playgroup starting next Tuesday in the library. Everyone is welcome
Play group will start again in the library on Tuesdays and Fridays as soon as the school bell goes at 8.50 am until 10.00 am. come along , enjoy the company of others, have a cuppa and a chat- bring your neighbours. See you on Tuesday.
Information Night
Thank you to all the families who attended the Information Evening last night. It was a lovely evening and the children enjoyed playing together out of school hours. A special thank you to Reji who so competently cooked on our barbeque for everyone.
Thank you to families who are self-isolating because of the coronavirus
We appreciate that several of our families have taken the initiative to place themselves in self-isolation (voluntary quarantine). These families have visited mainland China and are following the guidelines on the Department of Health website on their return to Australia to stay at home for the recommended 14 day period. We look forward to when you can rejoin us back at St Peter's and all our children can continue to learn and play together.
Meet and Greet
As noted on the 2020 calendar and in our newsletters The Meet and Greet chats on Wednesday 12th February are a 10-minute opportunity for YOU, as parents, to tell us about your child’s strengths, passions, social competencies and areas to be worked on. If you are having trouble booking a time please come and see me and I will assist you. The children will go home at 3.25 pm, the normal time on that day for our students in Grades 1-6. Please remember that this is a rest day for our students in Foundation (Prep)
Extra Curricula Activities
We are thrilled to announce the following extra-curricular programs for 2020:
Drumming club run by Mr Daniel on a Friday lunchtime. Mr Daniel is a talented musician and an awesome drummer. All welcome.
Ukelele Club run by Miss Michelle on a Thursday lunchtime. For the first few weeks open only to the existing members as we are preparing to perform at the Clayton Festival.
Coding Club is run by Miss Kim who has a great deal of knowledge and expertise to share with our children in this area. This is run on Monday lunchtime. Everyone is welcome.
Chess Club is coming soon!
Next Tuesday 11th of Feb is Safer Internet Day
How you can be an online safety champion?
On Safer Internet Day, millions of people around the world unite to raise awareness about online safety issues and inspire positive change. So it’s a great opportunity to start that chat about online safety with the kids in your life.
You can use eSafety’s ideas and resources to help improve the online safety of your family and your community, not just on Safer Internet Day but every day of the year.