1 No.31 14 th October, 2019 Dear Parents, It was lovely to see the sunshine as we greeted you this morning, it felt much more like Spring! Last week we celebrated Our Lady of the Rosary with a school mass. Fr Michel also visited the preps to explain how to pray the Rosary. This is a focus across the school and many children brought their Rosary beads to mass. Last week some Grade Four students were involved in the Hoop Time finals. They all put in a great effort, but unfortunately didn’t make it through to state finals. Well done on getting this far representing our school! Congratulations also to Emmerson (1/2D) who entered the Australian Teachers of Media photography competition. There were six finalists chosen in the primary section and Emerson has three entries of those six! Well done. A reminder that our new tuckshop menu will commence this week. Orders can be made through CDF online. We only have three working bees left for this year so if you haven’t taken part in one yet please contact the office. Attending a working bee entitles you to a $100 rebate off fees. Dates: Thursday 17 th October 1.00pm - 3.00pm Tuesday 12 th November 9.00am -11.00am and Thursday 5 th December 1.00pm – 3.00pm A change of date for your diary: Please note that the decision has been made to combine our Christmas Fair/Carols with our annual Art Show. This will take place on Thursday 12 th December. Hopefully this will allow everyone to participate in several school events on the one night. And a final reminder for all families that have not returned their fundraiser chocolates or money as of yet, please return them immediately as they are overdue. Invoices will be sent out this week for outstanding amounts. Congratulations to our students of the week: PF: Kya F PR: Skylah H 1/2P: Jax W 1/2M: Quinn V 1/2H: Amala S 1/2D: Madison C 3/4F: Milla K 3/4M: Olivia C 3/4G: Tahlia D 3/4R: Lucia M 5/6B: Lachlan A 5/6P: Annika P 5/6T: Riley C 5/6F: Mitchell M Have a blessed and productive week, Veronica Fraraccio, Deputy Principal 58 Clegg Rd, Mt. Evelyn Ph: 9736-2219 Email: [email protected]
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No.31
14th October, 2019
Dear Parents, It was lovely to see the sunshine as we greeted you this morning, it felt much more like Spring! Last week we celebrated Our Lady of the Rosary with a school mass. Fr Michel also visited the preps to explain how to pray the Rosary. This is a focus across the school and many children brought their Rosary beads to mass. Last week some Grade Four students were involved in the Hoop Time finals. They all put in a great effort, but unfortunately didn’t make it through to state finals. Well done on getting this far representing our school!
Congratulations also to Emmerson (1/2D) who entered the Australian Teachers of Media photography competition. There were six finalists chosen in the primary section and Emerson has three entries of those six! Well done. A reminder that our new tuckshop menu will
commence this week. Orders can be made
through CDF online.
We only have three working bees left for this year so if you haven’t taken part in one yet please contact the office. Attending a working bee entitles you to a $100 rebate off fees. Dates: Thursday 17th October 1.00pm - 3.00pm Tuesday 12th November 9.00am -11.00am and Thursday 5th December 1.00pm – 3.00pm
A change of date for your diary: Please note that the decision has been made to combine our
Christmas Fair/Carols with our annual Art Show. This will take place on Thursday 12th December.
Hopefully this will allow everyone to participate in several school events on the one night.
And a final reminder for all families that have not returned their fundraiser chocolates or money as of yet, please return them immediately as they are overdue. Invoices will be sent out this week for outstanding amounts.
Congratulations to our students of the week: PF: Kya F PR: Skylah H 1/2P: Jax W 1/2M: Quinn V 1/2H: Amala S 1/2D: Madison C 3/4F: Milla K 3/4M: Olivia C 3/4G: Tahlia D 3/4R: Lucia M 5/6B: Lachlan A 5/6P: Annika P 5/6T: Riley C 5/6F: Mitchell M
Have a blessed and productive week, Veronica Fraraccio, Deputy Principal
Also available at www.smmountevelyn.catholic.edu.au
2019 FEES STATEMENTS
Please contact the office if you did not get your fee statement.
St Mary’s BSB/ACCOUNT Details
St Marys Primary School BSB 083-347 Account Number 676054930
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE Unexplained Absence forms have been sent home. Please complete them and return ASAP so they can be processed. If you did not receive one, please contact the
office on 9736 2219.
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Monday, 14th October Tuesday, 15th October Thursday, 17th October Friday, 18th October
8.45am 3.30pm 2.00pm 1-3pm 8.45am
School begins Staff Meeting P & F Meeting Working Bee School Assembly
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Monday, 21st October Wednesday, 23rd October Thursday, 24th October Friday, 25th October
School begins Staff Meeting Ed Board Meeting Minnie Vinnies & SAT team Children’s Mission Mass St Patrick’s Cathedral 1/2 Level Walking Excursion Peter Sullivan Parent Maths Night at St Richards Primary School Hall School Assembly
Term 1 Wednesday 30th January – Friday 5 April Preps start Thursday 31st January
Term 2 Tuesday 23 April – Friday 28 June
Term 3 Monday 15 July – Friday 20 September
Term 4 Monday 7 October – Thursday 19th last day for students.
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2019
26 Jan Sat Australia Day
28 Jan Mon Australia Day Holiday
11 Mar Mon Labour Day
19-22 Apr Fri-Mon Easter
25 Apr Thu Anzac Day
10 Jun Mon Queen’s Birthday
5 Nov Tue Cup Day
25 Dec Wed Christmas Day
26 Dec Thu Boxing Day
CURRICULUM DAYS
Monday 4th November School Closure Day – Melbourne Cup
NB*TERM DIARY - Please find the full term diary online at www.smmountevelyn.catholic.edu.au Please note updates
and changes will be made to the term diary during the term. Please check on the website for updates.
Child Safety Code of Conduct St Mary’s endeavours to create and maintain an environment where child safety is paramount and there is zero tolerance of any form of child abuse. What is the purpose of a child safety code of conduct? A child safety code of conduct is intended to promote child safety in the school environment. A child safety code of conduct spells out professional boundaries and acceptable and unacceptable adult/child relationships and behaviour, professional development and training. A child safety code of conduct helps schools, staff and volunteers to raise behavioural issues. It provides a reference point for discussion when there may otherwise be confusion, uncertainty, or a lack of confidence about boundaries for appropriate behaviour with children. The code specifies behaviour unacceptable for a professional relationship between a teacher and a student. All parents, relatives and caregivers attending St Mary’s Primary School to help within the classroom must hold a current Working with Children Check and must have read and signed the Code of Conduct. Please go to our website for more information. CHILD SAFETY CODE OF CONDUCTS CAN BE COMPLETED AT THE OFFICE
2019 FEES
ST MARY’S require every year a new fee agreement form to be returned with your up to date payment details.
Always check your statements carefully and confirm they are correct.
You are invited to attend a parent night facilitated by Professor Peter
Sullivan. Peter has extensive experience in mathematics education and
research. He has worked in schools around Australia and overseas
supporting teachers to deliver high quality mathematics education.
Among his many roles, Peter was a senior lecturer in mathematics
education at Monash University; he was the former President of the
Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers and was the lead
writer of the Australian Curriculum: Mathematics. Peter is extremely
passionate about getting the best possible outcomes for students in
mathematics.
We are delighted to be able to offer our parents the opportunity to
come along and listen to Peter as he shares his wisdom about how
children can be best supported in their mathematics learning at home.
We strongly encourage you all to join us on this night. Peter is a very
engaging speaker and we are sure you will come away from this evening
with lots of great tips about how you can support and extend your
child’s mathematical learning.
SAVE THE DATE
Venue: St Richard’s School Hall
Date: October 24th
Time: 7pm
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REMINDER
Tuck shop will resume this
Friday 18th October Order on line with your CDF account
See our new Menu in this weeks newsletter and on our website
UNIFORMS
NO HAT NO PLAY for Term 4 and Term 1
All St. Mary’s students are required to wear the full correct school uniform. We believe that the wearing of
uniforms promotes the children’s pride in their school and self-discipline. Uniform items can be purchased or
made at little cost. The uniform shop at St. Mary’s carries all uniform items, including school and library bags.
There is a small amount of second hand uniforms available in the shop.
Children are expected to have a school bag with the St Mary’s School logo.
Please ensure that your children bring their correct school bag.
Girls’ Summer Uniform Boys’ Summer Uniform St Mary’s uniform school dress Navy Shorts Length of dresses and tunics should (no jeans, jean style or cargo pants) not be above the knee St Mary’s polo shirt St Mary’s windcheater St Mary’s windcheater Navy socks Navy socks Black polished shoes Black polished shoes (no sneakers/runners) (no sneakers/runners) School hat School hat
Girls’ Summer Sports Uniform Boys’ Summer Sports Uniform Navy track suit pants Navy track suit pants St Mary’s windcheater St Mary’s windcheater Navy unisex sports shorts Navy unisex sports shorts St Mary’s sports polo shirt St Mary’s sports polo top White St. Mary’s sports socks or plain White St. Mary’s sports socks or plain white socks and runners white socks and runners School hat School hat
Please ensure that all items of uniform are well maintained, including sports uniform and hats.
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NO NUTS AT ST MARY’S We have children attending our school with severe (life threatening)
peanut allergies.
As always, we are concerned for the safety of our children, and ask everyone to avoid bringing any items
that may contain peanuts to school, as the smallest amount of peanut or proteins of peanuts on benches,
etc., can affect an allergic child. Whilst we can appreciate that there may be children who just love to have
their Nutella and Peanut butter sandwiches or bars alternatives must be given.
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School Procedures for the Bushfire Season
Fire danger ratings and warnings are used in Victoria to provide clear direction on the safest options for
preserving life.
Schools and children’s services listed on the DET Bushfire At-Risk Register (BARR) will be closed when a
Code Red fire danger rating day is determined in their Bureau of Meteorology district. Our school has
been identified as being one of those at high bushfire risk and is listed on the BARR.
Where possible, we will provide parents with up to four days notice of a potential Code Red day
closure by letter and SMS message. A Code Red day will be determined by the Emergency
Management Commissioner no later than 1.00 pm the day before the potential closure. Once we are
advised of the confirmation of the Code Red day we will provide you with advice before the end of the
school day.
Once confirmed, the decision to close will not change, regardless of improvements in the weather
forecast. This is to avoid confusion and help your family plan alternative care arrangements for your child.
It is also important to note that:
No staff will be on site on days where the school is closed due to a forecast Code Red day.
School camps will be cancelled if a Code Red fire danger rating day is determined for the Bureau of Meteorology district in which the camp is located.
All bus routes will be cancelled.
On these Code Red days families are encouraged to enact their Bushfire Survival Plan – on such days
children should never be left at home or in the care of older children.
For those of us living in a bushfire prone area, the CFA advise that when Code Red days are forecast, the
safest option is to leave the night before or early on the morning of the Code Red day.
As part of preparing our school for potential hazards such as fire, we have updated and completed our
Emergency Management Plan.
What can parents do?
Make sure your family’s bushfire survival plan is up-to-date and includes alternative care arrangements in the event that our school is closed.
Ensure we have your current contact details, including your mobile phone numbers. Keep in touch with us by reading our newsletters and checking our website.
Most importantly at this time of year, if you’re planning a holiday or short stay in the bush or in a coastal area, you should check warnings in advance of travel and remain vigilant during your stay.
If your child is old enough, talk to them about bushfires and your family’s bushfire survival plan.
You can access more information about school closures on the Catholic Education Commission Victoria (CECV) and Department of Education and Training website – see <www.cecv.catholic.edu.au> and <http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/pages/closures.aspx>.
For up-to-date information on this year’s fire season, visit the CFA website at www.cfa.vic.gov.au or call the 24-hour Victorian Bushfires Information Line on 1800 240 667
Class Mass is on Thursday 17th October, 9am, Grade 5/6 B and Grade 5/6 F. All welcome.
October is Catholic Mission month. Mini Vinnies promote the importance to look after
the less fortunate, especially the poor in developing countries. Please watch this video
on the assistance Catholic Mission give to the needy in Ghana:
https://youtu.be/nxYaGqGimVI
To raise awareness and to fundraise for this Catholic Mission project, the Mini Vinnies are promoting Socktober on Friday 25th October. Children are asked to wear colourful socks with their school uniform on this day and a gold coin donation would be appreciated. Mini Vinnies will also make ‘sockballs’ out of recycled materials for the children to play with on this day. Or you could make your own: Here is the video on how to make a 'sockball': https://youtu.be/MPLnuvW7XFo