School News

ENROLMENTS 2020!!

If you have a child who will commence schooling in 2020, please see the office for an enrolment form. Existing enrolments of older siblings does not mean an automatic enrolment of younger siblings. Please let us know ASAP!!

If you know of anyone seeking enrolment for their child in Prep or anyone other level for 2020, please encourage them to contact the office for an enrolment pack and to arrange a tour.

Building Project - iSTEAM CENTRE

Above are colour images of the new iSTEAM CENTRE. We have decided to call it the Michael Lane iSTEAM Centre in recognition of the seventeen years that Michael dedicated to St. Augustine's Primary School as Principal. It was also Michael's vision and hard work that initiated the project to build a specialised iSTEAM Centre to enhance the students' learning in this area.

At this point, work is due to commence in September with an expected completion date of February 2020. The building model is on display in the administration foyer.

Onsite School Psychologist

Beginning this term an onsite psychologist will be available for students. Zara Fox is a final year Masters of Clinical Psychology student at ISN Psychology College. Requests for referrals to Zara can be made with Ms Emily Wardeiner (School Wellbeing Leader) or Ms Tara Brennan (School Counsellor) through the school office.

Friday Morning Yoga

Each Friday morning two of our Year 6 SRC members lead the school through a series of stretches. Yoga is the practice of gently stretching the body to loosen and prepare the muscles for activity. It also involves breathing correctly. Maintaining a healthy mind and body is important to being a good learner.

Lunchtime LEGO Club

More LEGO blocks are still needed to meet the demand and allow students to put their creations on display for the short term. If there are any families (or you may know of families) that have unwanted LEGO sets at home, we will kindly and with great gratitude accept any donations. 

A big thank you to all families that have made generous donations of used LEGO. These have made a big difference and the students are very appreciative of the large selection of LEGO now available.

Important Reminder

If your child is sick, we encourage you to keep them at home until they are well enough to attend school again. Firstly, colds, viruses and infections are easily spread. Keeping your child home reduces the risk of spreading germs to other students and staff members. Secondly, an unwell child when suffering from sniffles and headaches will not be productive, particularly when spending most of the day in the sick bay.

When your child is going to be absent from school, please inform the office as soon as possible so that their absence can be recorded on the attendance roll.

Uniform Shop Hours

Monday         8.30am - 9.00am

Tuesday        3:00pm - 3:30pm (New Time)

Friday             8.30am - 9.00am

IMPORTANT NEWS!!

Academy Uniforms, the supplier of our school uniforms will be opening a retail outlet in Deer Park. At this point the store will be opening in November. It will operate six days a week and during school holidays. Currently, the school is running at a considerable loss operating a uniform shop on site. Academy can outsource this service for us. They will provide online ordering and free delivery to the school.

Summer Uniform Shorts for Girls

The SRC spoke with me earlier this year about the possibility of having shorts for girls as part of their summer uniform as an alternative to a dress. There is a sample pair on display in the office foyer. The shorts will sell for approximately $27.00. If you would like to purchase a pair for the upcoming summer months, please speak to Catherine Santillo in the school office.

New Style of Track Pants

There is a sample of a new style of track pants in the office. I invite all parents to have a look and provide feedback. If you are in favour, we can arrange to have this style made available.

School Hours

8.30am - Gates Open and staff on supervision duty. Children to put bags on hooks, items on table and go out to play.

8.45am - Assembly - Children line up with teacher in courtyard. Principal to welcome and address the students briefly.

8.55am - Classes Begin (Learning Block 1)

11.00am - Lunch Break

11.45am - Classes Resume (Learning Block 2)

1.45am - Recess Break

2.15pm - Classes Resume (Learning Block 3)

3.15pm - School Day Finishes

3.30pm - Gates Closed and staff stop supervision duty

A reminder that if you need to leave your child/children at school before 8.30am, then you need to be using OSHClub. Also, if you find that you will be collecting your child from school later than 3.45pm, then you also need to book them into OSHClub. This service is available to you for these reasons, so that you know that your child is safe, cared for, feed and during these winter months, warm as well. Particularly in the afternoons, it means you don't need to worry about having to rush from work to collect your child by a certain time. Staff are not on duty before 8.30am or after 3.45pm to supervise students.

Classrooms & Teachers

Parents are always welcome here at St. Augustine's. Between 8.30am to 8.55am and 3.15pm to 3.30pm you are welcomed and encouraged to enter the classrooms. These times allow you to see your child's work or classroom displays, help settle and prepare your child for the day or even join in classroom prayer. You may also use this time to touch base and talk briefly to the classroom teacher. This brief conversation may including asking generally how your child is going or to inform the teacher of an upcoming absence or early pick up from school. For detailed conversations about your child's progress or to raise issues or concerns about your child with the teacher, I strongly recommend and encourage you to make an appointment with the teacher. Appointments can be made any day of the week before school and Wednesday to Friday after school. When discussing your child's progress or any issues or concerns it is best that this is done privately rather than in view and hearing of other students and parents.

Nudie Lunch Thursdays

On Thursdays the SRC encourages all school members to not bring plastic or foil wrappers on their lunches. Reusable containers or paper bags and wrappers are acceptable. Let us all try to do our bit for the environment, taking care of the wonderful gift of the world that God has given us.

Online Safety for Families

Term 3 Friday Lunch Order List

Library Assistance

We are looking for parent volunteers to help maintain the library. Duties will include scanning books, covering books and organising books on shelves to ensure they are in the correct sections and that the library is kept neat and tidy. If you can spare some time and would like to volunteer, please see Catherine Santillo in the school office.

Student Banking - Every Wednesday

School Banking continues every Wednesday 8.30am - 8.55am. Student accounts can also be opened at this time. For ID requirements, please go to www.iwce.com.au/school-banking/