St Paul's Newsletter: Friday 26 April 2024
2024 St Paul's Newsletter - Term 2, Week 2
From the Principal
Good afternoon, families.
I hope that you have had a great week and you got some time to reflect yesterday for ANZAC Day. I know some of you are taking the opportunity to have a longer weekend. This becomes a timely reminder to communicate absences to the teachers. For all unexplained absences, you will receive a text message.
Next Monday at our Prayer Gathering, we will commemorate ANZAC Day. Weather pending, this will be around the Flag Pole near the hall at 2.10 pm. Yesterday I had the privilege of leading approximately 25 students for Monbulk’s ANZAC Day service. It began with a march down the street to the RSL for the service. Seb and Siena laid a wreath in memory of our soldiers. Each of the students represented the school beautifully.
Following on from representing the school beautifully, I was on camp with our 5/6 students earlier this week. The students were terrific. The feedback from the activity providers was sensational, with us receiving more than once, ‘This is the best group we’ve had this year!’
A highlight for me was watching each of the students challenge themselves in the waves down at the beach. Initially, there was some anxiety, but watching the growth within the session, the waves caught, and the smiles were awesome. We have a new section in the newsletter, where each week, there will be student's voice. This week, Olivia and Ester will be discussing camp.
Next week, we will have the first of our Prep Taster days. If you have any children in kindergarten or 3-year-old kindergarten or know of family and friends, I invite you to bring them along. This will be Thursday 2nd May at 9.30 am. It is also a good reminder to get the enrollment forms of any siblings into the office if they are attending St Paul's next year.
From next week, all students will need to be in full winter uniform. If you have any issues with this, please reach out to me or your classroom teacher. Our previous supplier, RHUniforms has been taken over by Spartan School World. In the short term, there will be no difference in supply or process. Going forward, there is an option of moving the ‘shop’ to Bayswater, which will be better for our families.
Next Wednesday, we have our Cross-Country day. Mrs Curwood has done a great job organising this for the first time. Thanks to the families that have volunteered to help out with marshalling during the day.
Coming up, we have our school photo day on Wednesday, 8th May. This will be a full winter uniform day. We hope that the photos will be completed in the morning session if you need to book appointments that day.
The following Friday is our Mother’s Day breakfast and stall. Thanks to Parents and Friends for organising this day. Please see the information later in the newsletter.
We are fortunate to have Andrew Chinn come out and work with our students throughout Tuesday, May 14th. That evening, at 6:30 pm in the church, Andrew will lead a concert for all our families, and everyone is invited.
I hope that you have a great week ahead.
Thanks
Nick
ANZAC DAY 2024
Swimming @ MSAC - Henry
Congratulations to Henry in 3/4BD who competed at the State Swimming Championship last week. Henry finished equal second in 50m freestyle and 3rd in backstroke. What an amazing achievement!
District Tennis
Congratulations to Liam and Gus who both came second in their pools for the District Tennis competition.
Student Voice
This week the 5/6S class went to camp at Phillip Island. It was lots of fun and everyone in the class had a great time! We were accompanied by Mr Salan, Miss Boyd, Rick and Mr Frederiksen who made this a really fun experience for us all.
There were so many opportunities for us to take part in! Some of these activities were, The Penguin Parade, Surfing, A Maze‘N Things, Churchill Island Heritage Farm and much more! Everybody’s highlight was the surfing and boogey boarding at the beach.
We are all really grateful for the teachers and parents who made this a fun and memorable time for us!
Esther and Olivia
2025 Enrolments Now Open!
We are already preparing our enrolment timelines for our 2025 Prep students - Enrolments for 2025 are now open!
We respectfully request existing families with a child/ren intending to commence Prep at St Paul's in 2025 submit their completed Enrolment Packs into the school office as soon as possible. Enrolment Packs can be downloaded from the school website. Alternatively, paper copies or emailed forms can be requested from the school office. Thank you!
If you know of a family that is considering St Paul's for their child/ren, please encourage them to get in touch with us and book a tour, or direct them to our website.
Important Dates
TERM 2
- Monday 29 April - Prayer Gathering/Assembly
- Tuesday 30 April - Open Day
- Wednesday 1 May - Whole School Cross Country
- Wednesday 1 May - School Advisory Council Meeting - 7pm
- Thursday 2 May - Prep Taster Day - #1
- Friday 3 May - Mater Christi & St Joseph's College Taster Days (Year 4s)
- Wednesday 8 May - School Photos
- Thursday 9 May - Hot Lunch & Sushi Day
- Friday 10 May - Mother's Day Breakfast / Mother's Day Stall
- Monday 13 May - Prayer Gathering/Assembly
- Tuesday 14 May - Andrew Chinn: Student Workshops & Evening Concert
- Wednesday 15 May - Prep Taster Day - #2
- Saturday 18 May - Emerald BBQ
- Thursday 23 May - Open Day
- Monday 27 May - Prayer Gathering/Assembly
- Thursday 30 May - Hot Lunch & Sushi Day
- Thursday 30 May - Prep Taster Day - #3
- Tuesday 4 June - Open Day
- Wednesday 5 June - School Advisory Council Meeting - 7pm
- Thursday 6 June - Working Bee (3.15pm)
- Thursday 6 June - Lighthouse Expo Night
- Friday 7 June - School Closure Day - No school for students
- Monday 10 June - KING'S BIRTHDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY
- Wednesday 12 June - Prep Taster Day - #4
- Wednesday 12 June - First Reconciliation
- Tuesday 18 June - First Eucharist Family Workshop @ 3.30pm
- Thursday 20 June - Hot Lunch & Sushi Day
- Friday 21 June - Reports emailed out
- Monday 24 June - Prayer Gathering/Assembly
- Monday 24 June - MLMC Future Stars (Year 5s)
- Monday 26 June - 3 Way Conferences (aka Parent/Teacher/Student conferences)
- Friday 28 June - Term 2 Concludes for Students
- Saturday 29 June - St Paul's Feast Day
TERM 3
- Monday 15 July - Term 3 commences for Students
- Thursday 25 July - Hot Lunch & Sushi Day
- Tuesday 30 July - International Friendship Day
- Thursday 1 August - MLMC 'Addam's Family Musical' (Years 5&6)
- Thursday 8 August - Feast of Mary MacKillop
- Sunday 11 August - First Eucharist
- Thursday 15 August - Feast of the Assumption
- Thursday 15 August - Hot Lunch & Sushi Day
- 17-23 August - Book Week - Reading is Magic!
- Friday 23 August - School Closure Day - No school for students
- Thursday 29 August - Hot Lunch & Sushi Day
- Thursday 29 August - Working Bee @ 3.15pm
- Wednesday 4 September - School Advisory Council Meeting @ 7pm
- Friday 13 September - Footy Day - Hot Dog Lunch
- Thursday 19 September - SCHOOL MUSICAL
- Friday 20 September - Term 3 Concludes for Students
TERM 4
- Monday 7 October - Term 4 commences for Students
- Wednesday 16 October - School Advisory Council Meeting @ 7pm
- Thursday 17 October - School Disco
- Thursday 24 October - Hot Lunch & Sushi Day
- Thursday 24 October - Working Bee @ 3.15pm
- Saturday 26 October - Emerald BBQ
- Monday 4 November - School Closure Day - No school for students
- Tuesday 5 November - Melbourne Cup Public Holiday
- Wed 6 - Fri 8 November - Swimming Program - Monbulk Aquatic Centre
- Monday 11 November - Remembrance Day
- Thursday 14 November - Hot Lunch & Sushi Day
- Wednesday 27 November - School Advisory Council Meeting @ 7pm
- Thursday 5 December - Hot Lunch & Sushi Day
- Tuesday 17 December - Term 4 Concludes - Last day for Students
From the School Office
School Photo Day - 8 May 2024
SchoolPix will be at school on Wednesday, 8 May to take our 2024 school photos.
All students should have already brought home their personalised order flyer, please check your child's bag if you haven't seen it yet. If you haven't received it please contact the school office.
* Please note that all orders for sibling photos must be placed prior to 8am on photo day.
CDF Pay - CURRENT EVENTS
Event: Hot Lunch & Sushi Day - 9 May
Orders Open: Now via CDF Pay
Orders Close: Sunday 5 May @ 10pm
* Please note: No late orders can be accepted after this time
Event: Mother's Day Breakfast - 10 May
Orders Open: Now via CDF Pay
Orders Close: Monday 6 May @ 10pm
* Please note: No late orders can be accepted after this time
For a direct link to CDF Pay click here.
**HOT LUNCH & SUSHI Days
Please see below for 2024 dates and menus**
Operoo - Student Medical and Contact Details
As we begin another school year, it is important to ensure that you have reviewed and updated your child's Operoo profile, carefully checking that all information held about your child and emergency contacts are accurate and up to date.
- Have any of your family or contact details changed?
- Have there been any changes to your child's medical profile?
- Have you uploaded your child's updated Allergy, Asthma or Anaphylaxis plan?
Parents & Friends News
Child Safe Standards: Ministerial Order 1359
St Paul's Primary School is a child safe organisation which welcomes all children, young people, and their families. We are committed to providing environments where our students are safe and feel safe, where their participation is valued, their views respected, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives.
Our child safe policies, strategies and practices are inclusive of the needs of all children and students. We have no tolerance for child abuse and take proactive steps to identify and manage any risks of harm to students in our school environments. We also take proactive steps to identify and manage any risk of harm to students in our school. When child safety concerns are raised or identified, we treat these seriously and respond promptly and thoroughly.
The original Child Safe Standards were implemented in Victoria during 2016. They were developed in response to The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Abuse (2013 - 2017). In 2019 Victoria agreed to adopt the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. Schools are one example of a Child Safe Organisation.
There are eleven Child Safe Standards:
Child Safe Standard 1 – Organisations establish a culturally safe environment in which the diverse and unique identities and experiences of Aboriginal children and young people are respected and valued.
Child Safe Standard 2 – Child safety and wellbeing is embedded in organisational leadership, governance and culture.
Child Safe Standard 3 – Children and young people are empowered about their rights, participate in decisions affecting them and are taken seriously.
Child Safe Standard 4 – Families and communities are informed and involved in promoting child safety and wellbeing.
Child Safe Standard 5 – Equity is upheld and diverse needs respected in policy and practice.
Child Safe Standard 6 – People working with children and young people are suitable and
supported to reflect child safety and wellbeing values in practice.
Child Safe Standard 7 – Processes for complaints and concerns are child focused.
Child Safe Standard 8 – Staff and volunteers are equipped with the knowledge, skills and awareness to keep children and young people safe through ongoing education and training.
Child Safe Standard 9 – Physical and online environments promote safety and wellbeing while minimising the opportunity for children and young people to be harmed.
Child Safe Standard 10 – Implementation of the Child Safe Standards is regularly reviewed and improved.
Child Safe Standard 11 – Policies and procedures document how the organisation is safe for children and young people.
MACS provides Catholic schools with templates for the required documentation which we are required to adapt to reflect our school community whilst ensuring all legal requirements are met. Below are 3 key documents that we continue to review in light of the new standards:
Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy
Child Safe Standards: Identifying and Responding - Reporting Obligations
Uniform Shop
St Paul's School New Uniform Supplier: Spartan School World
For online orders: www.spartanschoolworld.com.au
Secondhand Uniform Shop
Our secondhand uniform shop is onsite at school and is managed by one of our parents, Kelly Garrett, with items being purchased by gold coin donation. If you are looking for items of secondhand uniform please feel free to text Kelly on 0435 810 954 with your wish list. Items will usually be sent home via class tubs or collected from the school office by arrangement. Cashless payment for items is via CDF Pay, selecting the Second Hand Uniform option and the quantity of items purchased.
The secondhand uniform shop welcomes donations of St Paul's current school uniform items which are still in good condition. We do not accept the old St Paul's round neck jumpers, yellow shirts or non-St Paul's items. If you have any current uniform items you no longer need please feel free to leave your donations at the school office.
St Paul's Policies
OSHClub
Out of School Hours Care: OSH Club
Enrolments, Bookings and Enquiries
Parents will need to enrol with OSHClub. Please visit https://www.oshclub.com.au/ and click on "REGISTER". You will need to enrol with the Monbulk Primary School service.
Transition Information
Victorian Catholic Schools Guide
To assist your decision making in relation to your child's education for 2025 and beyond, please find below a link to the March 2024 edition of the Catholic Education Guide.
CLICK HERE: https://victoriaschoolguides.starcommunity.com.au/catholic-education/
Community Notices
Monbulk Aquatic Centre is looking School Swimming Program Teachers
Are you looking for a job that is SCHOOL HOURS?
A job that allows flexibility to work around your family.
Then look no further as we have the job for you!
Becoming a GOswim Teacher is both fun and rewarding!
You don’t need to be a champion swimmer; you just need to love what you are doing!
We will cover all training and qualifications PLUS no CV required!
Click the link to apply: https://forms.office.com/r/hGiHdsC2uJ
Shire of Yarra Ranges - Newsletters
Please click the link below to access latest family news and events from Shire of Yarra Ranges.
Financial Resource Support for Families
Open Door Community Care - Local Support Services
Monbulk Care Network has recently changed its name to Open Door Community Care. It is the same community service with a new name. Please see below for details if you would like to access these community support resources.
Food Pantry hours (next to Open Door Community Church)
Cnr David Hill Rd & Moxhams Rd
Every day: 9.30am – 5.30pm
The Op Shop & Laneway Nursery hours
Mon-Fri 10am -4.30pm
Saturday 10am -1pm
