From the Principal
Dear Parents and Carers,
It was such a pleasure to see so many of you at St Simon’s and St Jude’s Zoo experience last Saturday evening. The cool change came just in time for all to enjoy the sights and sounds that the Zoo had to offer. Between the schools and the parish, we estimate close to 3000 people were in attendance which is a tremendous endorsement of how our community comes together. Feedback from staff and parents has been shared with me, and it has all been very affirming of the experience. If you wish to share any feedback, please feel free to send a message to office@ssrowville.catholic.edu.au or come and have a chat when I am out on duty.
2024 Prep Enrolments
This week the school formally commenced tours for families seeking enrolment for prep 2024. Some of our Year 6 action leaders have beautifully led these tours with the support of a leadership team member. New dates and a second information night in May have been added to the school website, so please encourage any families in your networks with preschool-aged children to come and visit.
Any current families with a younger sibling who is scheduled to start prep in 2024 are able to apply for enrolment now.
We are now using a digital enrolment form and workflow so visit the school website and Click Apply.
The Resilience Project Replay Video for Parents and Carers
Last Tuesday evening, the team at The Resilience Project hosted a Parents and Carers session via Zoom Webinar. A replay of the session is available here until Wednesday, 5th April. I encourage all families to check in with the presentation at a convenient time so that you can support your children and the work of the school in developing mentally strong and resilient people for the future.
House Sports Twilight Carnival Friday 31st March 4:30-6:30pm
Subject to the weather, we are looking forward to welcoming families to join student next Friday for our first ever House Sports Twilight Carnival, held on the School Oval. There will be a sausage sizzle and drinks available provided by our amazing Parents’ Association!.
To make this event run smoothly, we require some “just in time” help from parents and families on the night to assist with packing up the equipment and resources. At the conclusion please listen to the announcements to find out how you can assist.
As we get closer to the date, we will be monitoring the weather forecast to determine if the sports event will go ahead. If the event is postponed, we will be reschedule for Term 4 date.
School Advisory Council Meeting
On Wednesday 8th, March the School Advisory Council (SAC) met for the first time this year.
The members of the 2023 SAC are Fr Mark Reynolds, Jo Zaharopoulos, Lara Eckfeld, Rebecca O'Keeffe, Sarah Cahill, Suzy Denis, Steven Norman, Rocco Caia, Monica Rayner, Hedy Carvalho and Tom Wursthorn.
During our meeting, we spoke about the updated Medical Management Policy including the administration of medication to students, the future of the uniform Shop in 2024, the resumption of the canteen and the plans for St Simon’s Playground Refurbishment Project 2023-2025.
If you are interested to find out more about the work of the School Advisory Council please contact me for further information.
By-Election Aston 1st April, St Simon’s School as a polling place
St Simon’s school will be hosting an AEC polling place for an upcoming by-election for the seat of Aston. The St Simon’s Parents’ Association will host a democracy sausage sizzle throughout the day, so if you need to cast your vote, come to our school. The polling place will be located in Building B.
If you can support the Parents’ Association by volunteering to help with the sausage sizzle, please get in touch with the school office.
SAVE THE DATE Wednesday 10th May 7pm
A must-attend Parent Sesison about Online Safety for children.
CyberSafety Parent Evening - a must-attend event for all families
SAVE the DATE: Wednesday 10th May 7pm Onsite
Reminder Monday 24th April, School Closure Day
Tom Wursthorn
Principal