St Paul's Newsletter: Thursday, 10 October 2024
2024 St Paul's Newsletter - Term 4, Week 1
From the Principal
Welcome back to all our families for Term 4. I would also like to welcome Ted (Prep) and Ezra (Year 2) and their family to St Paul’s. It is always nice to see everyone back healthy and with a smile, and it sounded like there were some awesome adventures happening during the holidays.
Thank you to all our families who came to Burrinja to see our performance of Ruby and the Marvellously Magic Music Cube. It was sensational to see the growth of all the students in confidence, musical ability and drama. This was done with such a smile on the face, and the sense of achievement from everyone was great. This all came together through the creativity, leadership and vision of Mrs Teresa Fraraccio, for whom I am extremely grateful. As always, as we continue to grow and improve, I would appreciate any feedback that can be given through the office, myself or our SAC members. Finally, an email with a link to the performance video will be sent free of charge in the coming days. This will come through each family’s email address, with instructions. Again, thank you to everyone for all the support of our performing arts program.
We hit the ground running in Term 4 with Zooper Doopers beginning to be sold from this Friday. Next Thursday we have our School Disco with the Juniors 4.30 - 5.30pm and Seniors 6.00pm - 7.30 pm. The following week we have our Hot Lunch & Sushi Day on Thursday 24 October. CDF pay has been set up for all of these events with further information provided in the 'From the Office' section below.
Just a reminder that in accordance with our Sunsmart Policy, now that it is Term 4 all students are required to wear hats when outside. If you have lost or need to replace hats, please visit the new Spartan School World store in Bayswater (details below) or place your order online.
Also, on Thursday 24 October we have our last Working Bee for this year, followed by our final Emerald BBQ for the year on Saturday 26 October. Families that have volunteered for these events will receive an email, but as always, everyone is welcome.
On Wednesday 23 October, we begin the orientation process for our 2025 Prep families with our Prep Information Evening from 7pm. More details will be provided to those families in the near future.
For 2025, if you know your family circumstances are changing concerning your child’s enrolment at St Paul’s, please inform the office, as being a little school it does impact our planning for 2025.
Advance Notice:
- School Closure Day - Monday 4 November (Melbourne Cup Weekend)
- Whole School Swimming Program (Monbulk Aquatic Centre) - Wed 6- Fri 8 November
This is a reminder to families and students that when walking to and from school and being in uniform, students are representing St Paul’s. There have been some reports of inappropriate behaviour in our community that doesn’t live up to our value of ‘Respect’.
Please reach out if the school can help in any way, and I look forward to seeing many of you at Prayer Gathering on Monday.
Thanks
Nick
Student Voice
Student Wellbeing
Respectful Relationships- Term 4
During Term 4 our topic focus will be Topic 8: Positive Gender Relations
This topic covers the definition of violence, gender based violence, Rights and Responsibilities, Respect, Seeking Safety and Seeking Help. These items are covered in an age appropriate way, using evidence based resources from the Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships Program.
Any families interested in what activities are included or would like further information, please contact Sarah skleverkamp@spmonbulk.catholic.edu.au
Important Dates
TERM 4
- Wednesday 16 October - School Advisory Council Meeting @ 7pm
- Thursday 17 October - School Disco
- Wednesday 23 October - 2025 Prep Information Night
- 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
- Wednesday 6 November - 2025 Prep Transition - Day 1 (9.15am)
- Monday 11 November - Remembrance Day
- Thursday 14 November - Hot Lunch & Sushi Day
- Thursday 21 November - 2025 Prep Transition - Day 2 (9.15am)
- Wednesday 27 November - School Advisory Council Meeting @ 7pm
- Tuesday 3 December - 2025 Prep Transition - Day 3 (9.15am)
- Thursday 5 December - Hot Lunch & Sushi Day
- Thursday 5 December - Christmas Carols
- Wednesday 11 December - 'Passing On' Ceremony
- Wednesday 11 December - Year 6 Graduation
- Friday 13 December - 'Meet the 2025 Teacher' orientation session
- Friday 13 December - 2025 Prep Transition - Day 4 (10am)
- Tuesday 17 December - Term 4 Concludes - Last day for Students
From the School Office
CDF Pay: Current Events
Event: Zooper Dooper Fridays - Term 4
Cost: $4.50 (50c x 9 Fridays in Term 4)
Orders Open: Now
Event: School Disco (Juniors & Seniors)
Date: Thursday, 17 October
Cost: $5.00 per student
Orders Open: Now
Orders Close: 17 October @ 2pm
Event: Sushi & Hot Lunch Day
Date: Thursday, 24 October
Orders Open: Now
Orders Close: Sunday, 20 October @ 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 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
