St Paul's Newsletter: Thursday, 2 May 2024
2024 St Paul's Newsletter - Term 2, Week 3
From the Principal
Hello to our families, I hope this finds you all well on this beautiful sunny day.
This morning, we had the first of our Prep Taster Day sessions. Steph led the families through ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt,’ which is one of the Frederiksen family’s favourite books. The children listened to the story, did some crafts and went on their own bear hunt. There were lots of smiling faces. We continue to have school tours, which is great, and if you know of anyone looking to enrol their child, please encourage them to come and have a visit.
Yesterday, we had our first annual Cross-Country Day. This was amazing, well organised, and run by our PE teacher Emma-lee Curwood. She even managed to organise the weather. It was great to see all students achieve some success around the course, by having a go and doing their best. The biggest impact for the school is that our Cross Country team has almost doubled. The invites went through on Operoo last night.
Tomorrow the Year 4 students are attending taster day day sessions at Mater Christi College and St Joseph’s Secondary College. It is great that our local feeder schools provide these opportunities for our students.
Next Wednesday we have our school photo day. 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 Mother’s Day breakfast, followed by the Mother’s Day stall, will be held at the end of next week on Friday 10 May (see flyer further in this newsletter). Thank you to our wonderful parents on Parents & Friends who are coordinating this day. Going forward Carla Rademaker will be finishing her time with P&F after 5 years. I thank Carla for all the work she has done with the P&F, as a school we are very grateful to her for her efforts and support. This means that we are continuing to look for volunteers to join this committee and help out. If you are interested, please speak with me or contact the school office.
It continues to come to my attention about issues in the carpark. We are working through various options for the carpark, but in the mean time please remember to be safe throughout this space, being vigilant of children and other cars. Finally, there is to be no parking on the footpath, please. There will be signs up this afternoon to remind you. This is an OHS issue as the public and a lot of families use this pathway. If you have any queries please come and see me.
I hope that you have a great week ahead.
Thanks
Nick
Andrew Chinn Workshops and Evening Concert
On Tuesday 14 May, St Paul's is very lucky to have Andrew Chinn visiting for the day. Andrew Chinn is an Australian songwriter and singer who has recorded several CDs. The students at St Paul's are familiar with Andrew's work with many of his songs used in the classrooms and as part of Mass.
During the day, students will participate in workshops where they will spend time learning words and actions for different songs. At the evening concert, the students, accompanied by Andrew Chinn, will perform the songs that they have learnt during the day for their families. In the past, this whole experience has been one that the students have expressed enjoyment in participating in. The evening concert will take place at 6.30pm in St Paul's Church. We are looking forward to seeing you all there!
Student Voice
Cross Country Newsletter!
This week we had a whole school cross country. Everyone participated and had a great time! Each age group ran a certain amount of laps and the Year 6s got to run with their buddies. Mr Salan said ‘I thought it was great to see that everyone was representing their house colours and giving 100% effort the whole way through.’
We are all super thankful for Mrs Curwood for organising all of the cross country and the rest of the teachers and parents for all the support you’ve given.
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
- 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 next 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
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
