Principal's Message

From the Principal

Welcome back as we commence our new school year at Christ Our Holy Redeemer! A big WELCOME  to our new families who have joined our community with our new Prep intake. We hope you enjoy your time here at COHR and feel very welcome in our community.

It has certainly been wonderful having parents on site in the courtyard at the beginning and end of each day. This makes the school feel more like a community. 

Let's hope that 2021 is a far better year than 2020 and that we remain on-site for the entire year. We will continue to have our COVID safe plan in action and will adapt this as advised and when required throughout the year.

Tomorrow morning, immediately after the bell, we will hold a Beginning of Year Liturgy in the courtyard.  All parents are welcome to come along.

Prep Family Welcome Night

The Preps commenced last Thursday and are settling in extremely well to the routines of school life. Tonight our Prep families have been invited to the oval for a family welcome night. This will be an opportunity for our Prep parents and their children to meet with one another at the start of the year in an informal setting.

School Upgrades

Over the January break we managed a few upgrades to our school to ensure we are continuing to provide a safe and appealing learning environment for all.

New carpet and lino has been laid in the Prep and 1/2 classrooms and corridor as well as a full classom of lino laid in the new Art Room.

Some exterior painting has also taken place as well as a top-up of soft fall to the adventure playground equipment on the oval.

NEW Art Room

Yesterday we held art lessons in our new Art Room. This room was originally a classom and now has now been transformed into a new learning space for our students. Mrs Hunt, our art teacher, is enjoying access to  4 taps and easy access to art supplies. Our senior students have already commenced creating some terrific art pieces.

Parent Information Evenings

These meetings will be a valuable opportunity to meet class teachers, hear more about class expectations and responsibilities of your children as well as hearing a little about the focus of the year. 

Meetings will be held via a Google Meet. Each classroom teacher will send the link to parents prior to the meeting. These meetings will run for approximately 40-50 minutes and will take place on the following days next week.

Monday 8th February     Prep Level – 6:30pm   Monday 8th February    1-2 Level – 7:30pm 

Thursday 11th February  3-4 Level – 6:30pm   Thursday 11th February  5-6 Level – 7:30pm 

Parent Teacher Chats via GOOGLE MEET

Parents are invited to meet with their child's classroom teacher on either Tuesday 16th (4pm - 7pm) or Wednesday 17th February (3:50-5:00pm). These interviews will be held via Google Meet.

These interviews are an opportunity for parents to share with their child's teacher relevant information which will assist the teacher to better understand the needs of their child as a learner. Interviews have been allocated in 10 minute time slots.

Bookings can be made through the following link;

https://www.schoolinterviews.com.au/

using the code:     e3bbf

Classroom teachers will send the Google Meet link to parents prior to the meeting.

School Hats

A reminder that children are required to have their school hats for recess, lunchtimes and PE. Please, please ensure hats are clearly named. 

Icy Poles

All children will be offered a FREE lemonade icy pole tomorrow, compliments of the Parents Association. Commencing next Friday icy-poles will be on sale every Friday at lunch time for $1 during Term 1.

Flexischools

A reminder that we will be using the Flexischools app to contact parents regarding upcoming events, reminders and our fortnightly newsletters. Class teachers will also use this app to inform families of classroom notices. The Flexischools app can be downloaded onto an android device, iPhone, iPad or a windows phone. We are hoping that all parents join so that we can improve our communication with you. For those of you who have already downloaded the app, please ensure you have updated your child's new class to receive the relevant information. 

Classroom Cuisine

Classroom cuisine will again provide our lunch order service on every day except Tuesday.

All orders need to be placed online before 8.30am

School has no access to this service and will not to able to place late orders. For information or to order, please visit https://classroomcuisine

School Banking

School Banking will be every Monday morning. Please ensure you have updated your child's class on the banking cover. If you would like to open a school banking account, you just need to go to the following link to register. www.commbank.com.au/schoolbanking

Medication / Medical forms

All children who had medication at school were sent home with it last year. Please check expiry dates and  return to school along with up to date Asthma / Anaphylaxis plans. A reminder to also update your Operoo details.

Pastoral Care

During the holidays one of our dads was diagnosed with stage four cancer. We would ask that you keep this family in your prayers over the coming months as he undergoes treatment.

If you are in a position to provide a meal for a family of four I know this would be welomed by the family. Fresh or frozen meals can be left at the school office. With thanks in advance for your support.

FREE Lunchtime Soccer Clinics

We have been very fortunate to have been offered free lunchtime soccer clinics which will take place each Thursday. This service is being offered by Olympicos Melbourne. All coaches have Working With Children Checks and will be asked to comply with our child safety standards and Covid plan.

If you would like your son/ daughter to attend these clinics you will be asked to complete a registration form available at the front office.

Please refer to the additional information in the 'Community News' section of this newsletter.

School Photos

Our School photos will be taken on Friday 26th February. All students will be required to wear their full summer uniform on the day. 

Before & After School Care

If you need morning care you need to let Eva know the day before. New parents need to complete a enrolment form. Previous parents may use the online booking form.

Eva can be contacted on 0412 958 605

2021 STAFFING

Foundation (Prep)

Jill Palermo (Mon-Thurs)/Emily Stafford (Fri) Prep PS

Year 1/2

Rachael O’Halloran   1/2 O

Kim Goddard 1/2 G

Year 3/4

Clare Inwood 3/4I

Tanya Ticca 3/4T

Karen Gosling (Mon-Wed) 3/4GR

Elise Rimington (Thu-Fri. Term 1)

Nicole Russell (Thu-Fri  Term 2-4)

Year 5/6

Emily Faella 5/6F

Nicole Russell (Wed Term 1)

Jo Hunt (Fri Term 2-4)

Sarah Counihan 5/6SC

Nicole Russell (Fri Term 1)

Georgina Laming (Fri  Term 2-4) 

Kristy Sly 5/6S

Ilona Cetrola 5/6C

Specialists

Karen Wakeling Resource Centre & ICT (Tues, Thurs, Fri)

Sue Tobin PE (Tues, Thurs)

Jon Bode Performing Arts (Tues, Thurs)

Daniela Vecchi LOTE (Italian) (Tues, Thurs)

Jo Hunt Visual Arts (Fri)

Learning Diversity

Suzanne Neil 

Learning Intervention & Extension

Franca Paduano

Reading Recovery & Intervention

Maria Falla

Learning Support Officers (LSO’s)

Lorraine Hill

Isabelle Georgalas

Vicky Kalliontzis

Anna Giannikos

Carolyn Heil

Tim McDonald

Catherine Colonnelli

Joel Nankervis

Administration

Virginia Macdonald    (M, Thurs, Fri)

Rachel Bernardo (Tu, Wed, Thurs)

Position of Leadership

Franca Paduano      Teaching & Learning Leader

Jill Palermo               Teaching & Learning Leader

Emily Faella               Wellbeing Leader

Franca Paduano       Literacy Leader

Karen Wakeling         ICT Leader

Sarah Counihan        Numeracy Leader

Suzanne Neil              Learning Diversity Leader

Jo Cowan                   Deputy Principal/Religious                                         Education Leader

Brendan Welsford    Principal

Take care everyone!