St Paul's Newsletter: Thursday, 17 October 2024
2024 St Paul's Newsletter - Term 4, Week 2
From the Principal
Good afternoon families,
I hope that you are enjoying all of the wonders of spring and that those of us who are allergy sufferers are okay. I was in a meeting yesterday and from a risk assessment approach, they suggested that we reach out to families and remind them that Asthma is a more significant risk at this time of year with allergies and Asthma Thunderstorms. So this is a timely reminder to ensure that all medication, plans and equipment held at school for your children are up to date in the office.
St Paul’s is excited to announce that the Biennial Country Fair will take place on Saturday 15 March 2025. We have a team of dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers who are organising this event. This is our major fundraiser and importantly, also a community event where we all come together. There will be more correspondence across the next few weeks, but one of the goals is to spread the impact on families over time rather than a mad Term 1, so there will be some free dress days coming up and requests for donations. There will also be a letter outlining sponsorship opportunities for families within our community who may have or be employed by businesses willing to provide support. Finally, if you have any time to donate, can you please reach out to Bec Magnay (Carter and Lacey’s mum) or contact the school office.
I would like to thank the parents who have volunteered their time tonight to make our disco a success. I would also like to thank our volunteers who have committed to the Working Bee and Emerald BBQ in the next week. If you would like to lend a hand, please speak with Helen. The support provided by the volunteers at St Paul’s in a variety of roles is something we are extremely grateful for.
As we continue to plan for 2025, I am excited to inform you that our class structures for next year are as follows: Prep, Year 1/2, Year 1/2, Year 3/4, Year 4/5 and Year 5/6. I now ask that if you have any requests for the educational needs of your child, can you please email me at nfrederiksen@spmonbulk.catholic.edu.au by Friday 1 November 2025. Although unable to provide any guarantees, where possible, we will endeavour to accommodate appropriate requests. Finally, I am looking forward to meeting with our 2025 Prep parents next Wednesday night for our Prep Information Night.
This week we released the link to the video recording of the 2024 School Production of 'Ruby and the Marvellously Magical Music Cube'. You will need your child's Google login to access this video. I have had some requests from non-student accounts, and unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate those requests. If your child is unsure of his or her log in details, please email me and I will provide this information to you.
We love to hear about the success of our past students: Mater Christi College has announced its student leaders for 2025. We congratulate the following past St Paul's students on their achievements: College Captain - Annabella Tyquin; Wellbeing & Human Relationship Leader - Bridie McDermott; Environment & Sustainability Leader - Jewel McDermott. If you hear about any other success stories, please let us know.
I hope you all have a great week ahead.
Thanks
Nick
Student Voice
Student Wellbeing
Day for Daniel
Held annually on the last Friday of October, Day for Daniel honours the memory of Daniel Morcombe. The Daniel Morcombe Foundation provides personal child safety education to children and young people to prevent abuse and promote lifelong health and wellbeing.
St Paul's will acknowledge the day next Friday 25 October, by doing activities with students around safety and wearing a touch of red. We ask students and staff to wear A TOUCH OF RED (ribbon, socks or sweatband). Full normal school uniform is expected on the day.
Important Dates
TERM 4
- 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: 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
