Dear Parents and Carers,

Welcome back to Term 2, a short nine week term, but an incredibly important term. We hope that all families had a good break and have come back feeling refreshed and ready for a new school term. We thank Rebecca C. for running our School ANZAC Day memorial service. It is so important that we continue to instill in our future generations a respect for the ANZACs and continue to commemorate this special day.

On Thursday the Year 6 students accompanied by Rebecca and myself to Templestowe Memorial Park. Thank you Year 6 students for being respectful and reverent at the ANZAC School Service and beautifully represented the St. Kevin’s school community.

ANZAC Day 2023: A Service to Remember

Our Year 6 Leaders recently attended the ANZAC Day School Service at the Templestowe ANZAC Memorial Shrine. The service was led by Menzies MP Keith Wolahan, the Mayor of Manningham City Council, and many members of the Rotary Club.

After a lovely welcome, Keith Wolahan MP presented a moving speech about the importance of appreciating our country and the people who died fighting for it. The wreath laying ceremony was held, in which representatives for each school laid down a wreath at the base of the shrine, including our own wonderful School Captains, Poppy and Bridget. The Last Ode was recited before the minute’s silence, and all the schools finished up with some quick photos and refreshments!

I greatly appreciate the opportunity I had to attend the ceremony. All the speakers were lovely people and I very much enjoyed it!

By Suzie T.

Staff Professional Learning

On Monday the 24th of April the Staff participated in a Staff Wellbeing session called ‘Breakfast at Epiphany’ presented by Brigitte Johnson and Michael Carr-Griegg. We were so appreciative to have this calibre of presenters visit and work with our staff. Staff were asked to put together a self-care plan including EPIPHANY Energy building, Purpose with a Plan, Interaction and Connection with interests, Play to strengths, Have a go! Be resilient, Develop Awareness and mindfulness, Neuroscience of gratitude and Yolk of kindness. If you would like to know more about this please email me.

Seesaw

Our next session of learning on this Professional Learning Day was using Seesaw. This was led by Mr Con. The staff created a Seesaw plan and had hands-on time to explore the program. A note was sent to all parents and carers last night. Here is the Link - Seesaw note for Parents & Carers.

Invitations to all parents and carers will be sent home at the end of this week. If you have any questions please email Mr Con or myself and we will be happy to support you.

Father Charles is away on holidays

Father Charles is on an international holiday. He departed Melbourne on the 17th of April and will return around the 17th of May! We hope that he has a restful and enjoyable break.

Baptism - Amir, Romina, Ali & Nafi

On the Easter Vigil Mass Amir (Year 1), Romina (Year 6), Ali & Nafi (parents) were Baptised and the adults also received the Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation. Romina will participate in the Sacrament of Confirmation with the Year 6 students in May.

It was a spiritual moment and so joyous. Congratulations to this beautiful family!

Preps 2024

Prep Enrolments are now required to be completed and sent in! Email me or let the office know if you need an enrolment form.

Learning Diversity

NCCD Information Sheet for Parents and Caregivers

The Disability Standards for Education 2005 (the Standards) require that schools communicate with students with disability, or their parents, guardians or carers about adjustments that the student receives. They have an important role in these discussions.

Please read the attached flyer for Parents and Carers which gives an explanation of the role the school has in relation to Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD).

NCCD Information Sheet for Parents, Guardians and Carers

WHAT IS THE NCCD?

The Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD) takes place every year in August.

The NCCD is a collection that counts:

• the number of school students receiving an adjustment or ‘help’ due to disability

• the level of adjustment they are receiving to access education on the same basis as other students.

Students are counted in the NCCD if they receive ongoing adjustments at school due to disability. This ‘help’ allows them to access education on the same basis as a child without disability. The NCCD uses the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act 1992. Schools provide this information to education authorities.

Eva Tomazos

Learning Diversity Leader

School Cleaners

Tourwood’s St Kevin’s completed their work at St Kevin’s in at the end of the term holidays.

iClean have commenced work at St Kevin’s and we have been so impressed this last week with the cleaners attention to detail. We look forward to a clean and safe place to work and play.

Traffic and Crossing

I have commenced the process for the placement of a Pedestrian Crossing in front of the school. There have been some dangerous incidents and I feel we need a safer alternative for students, parents and grandparents to cross the road. As I hear more I will keep you informed.

Assemblies for Term 2

Term 2 - Week 3 - Wednesday 10/05 Whole School Assembly 2:30pm Captain’s Badges will be distributed at this assembly

Term 2 - Week 6 - Wednesday 24/05 Whole School Assembly 2:30pm

Term 2 Week 8 - Wednesday 14/06 Whole School Assembly 2:30pm

Italian for the Term 2 Week 1 & 2

Revision Term 1
Posso avere? - Can I have?
Si, puoi. - Yes, you can.
No, non puoi. - No, you can’t.
School objects to be used with “Posso avere?”, for example “Posso avere la matita?” - Can I have the pencil?

Second Hand Uniform Shop

Thank you to everyone who has dropped off some uniform.

Please spread the message. If anyone has any spare St Kevin’s uniform they are no longer in need of, especially in sizes 10-14, and are in good, clean condition, please ask them to drop them off at the school. Our families appreciate the option of being able to purchase a second hand uniform.

Bunnings BBQ

Thank you to all the generous families who have donated items and funds. Thank you to parents who will be serving on the day!

This Saturday St Kevin’s will host the Bunnings BBQ!

6th May, 2023

DONCASTER BUNNINGS 9AM-5PM

OUR GOAL is to raise more than $1100

Look forward to seeing you all there!

Compass ONLY in Term 2

Reminder to download Compass. We currently have 30 parents who have not downloaded the app. We have communicated with most parents and some have now joined Compass.

It is so important that everyone gets onto it ASAP. I will continue to send daily reminders to parents who have not joined Compass.

Information clip by all teachers

Each parent on Compass has been sent a youtube link clip created by the teachers (classroom, specialist and leaders). This outlined classroom practices and routines, as well as expectations, academic and social.

I sincerely hope that each of you takes the time to watch these clips. It might be a good conversation starter for you and your children to discuss expectations for this term. Please give us some feedback. gleone@sktemplestowelr.catholic.edu.au

Remember to be cyber safe. The link has been posted on Compass. These clips will disappear on the 12th of May.

Story, Drama & Music Time Friday 28th of April

Thank you Fulvia, Sun, Eva and Fiona M for all your hard work on Friday. The new families were so positive about this enjoyable experience. It was so worthwhile spending time with them and hearing about how excited they are to join our community.

Pamphlet Distributors Needed

Parent Helper

This week a parent helper notice will be distributed to all parents. Hopefully many of you will be able to support our learners by assisting in the classroom. Here is the information detailing when parent training will occur. Also included is some useful information about reading, particularly pertinent to the early years reading program.

Reading Suggestions and Parent Helpers Information

Staff Changes

Sun Pezzimenti has resigned from her one day teaching position in 5/6CP. She will continue to be the Performing Arts Teacher at St Kevin's. Sun has generously agreed to continue teaching in 5/6 CP until another teacher is appointed. The position is currently advertised.

Angela Scarcella has resigned from her two day teaching position in 1/2 GS. Mrs Daniella (Danni) Ibbott will be teaching in 1/2 GS supporting the students and Fulvia. The position is also currently advertised.

Massive welcome to Selena Perfetto and Tina Minichilli to St Kevin’s! Great to have you join our team! Selena is working as an Administration Officer Tuesday to Friday in the School Office. Tina is our Bursar and she will be working Monday and Tuesday in the School Office. Both Selena and Tina come to us with a wealth of knowledge and incredible experience. Look forward to working and learning with you both!

Thank you to Fiona Marini for all her support during the Staff Transition period.

Every blessing,

Gabee Leone

Calendar Dates

2023 Dates