Dear Parents,

We hope you have all had a restful break and are ready for a fabulous term of learning.  We have had a very productive Curriculum Design day today where the focus has been on Assessment and Reporting and fine tuning learning intentions to ensure the teaching and learning programs are explicit for our students. We are ready for Term Two and look forward to welcoming students back to school tomorrow. Below are some helpful reminders to get us organised and set up for success for a big term ahead. Please remember that school gates open at 8:35am and that children should not be dropped off at the school gate prior to this time.  

ANZAC Day 

To commemorate ANZAC Day our school captains will be selling a variety of ANZAC Day commemorative items at break times. Items range from $2 - $10. Children are welcome to bring some money to school and purchase items that they would like to wear in the lead up to ANZAC Day. Stock that we receive from the RSL is limited so we do ask families to limit items to 1 per child. As a school, we will commemorate ANZAC day at our assembly at the special time of Wednesday 24 April at 2:50pm- parents are welcome to attend. Week Two certificates will be distributed during this time.  In addition, we are also proud of our school captains who will be representing our school and attending the dawn service at Pascoe Vale RSL on Thursday 25 April.

Approachability of Staff and Emails

A gentle reminder that teachers are non contactable for face to face meetings during learning time. Please use email to contact your child's teacher to organise a mutually convenient time to catch up. The purpose of email is to communicate a quick query or seek clarification. Teachers will do their best to respond to your questions during the day but between face to face teaching, yard duty and extra curricular activities and meetings it does not leave much time. For any urgent requests, please contact the school office. As per the parent information booklet, email is NOT to be used to express grievances rather we ask parents use email to set up a meeting for this process. 

Communication

Please ensure your compass notifications are switched on so you can stay in the loop with last minute reminders or changes that occur at school from time to time. 

Extended Leave of Absence Form

If you are planning an extended leave from school for your child that exceeds three learning days, please complete the Extended Leave of Absence form and submit it to the school office.

Mother's Day Festivities

Please save the date for one of the following activities to celebrate our Mum or Special Person.

Mother's Day Stall - Wednesday 8 May (Don't forget to bring money to school on this day to purchase a special gift. Students will be timetabled during learning time to attend the stall. 

Mother's Day Class Activity and Morning Tea- Friday 10 May 9am-11am

Mother's Day Blessing at Assembly and Raffle- Friday 10 May 2:30-3:30pm

We are still reaching out for volunteers to assist with the set up, running and packing up of the Mother's Day Stall. Please click on the following web link (or copy it into your web browser if clicking doesn't work) to go to the signup sheet:

To sign up, just follow the instructions on the page. It only takes a few seconds to do.

Thank you for volunteering!

volunteersignup.org/9K8YB

Prep 2025 Enrolment Forms

A gentle reminder Prep 2025 enrolment forms are due at the school office for processing by 30 April. If you have a future Prep next year, please make sure you have applied by the due date.

Project Compassion 

Thank you for your ongoing generosity and support of Project Compassion.Following the Easter period we ask that all family Project Compassion boxes be returned to school by Wednesday 10 May. All donations will be forwarded to the Parish and sent to Caritas.  

Transition to Winter Uniform

Term Two normally marks the start of students wearing the Winter Uniform. As Melbourne weather is so unpredictable if a very hot day appears feel free to dress in Summer uniform. 

Sunhats: While we transition from summer to winter uniform, we ask parents to ensure their child/ren continue to have their sunhat in their bag or tub for days when the UV index is moderate to high.

By Monday 13 May all students are expected to be wearing full winter uniform. Please see an extract from our uniform policy for the compulsory items. 

Academic Winter Uniform Uniform

Option A: (Girls/Boys)

School Fleece V Neck Jumper

Long Sleeve Academic Polo

Navy Gabardine Pants 

Navy Socks

Black leather or faux leather shoes 

OR

Option B: (Girls)

Navy Tunic

Long Sleeve Academic Polo

Navy Tights 

Black leather or faux leather shoes

What's on in the next fortnight

Mon 22 Apr: Parent Information Night - Family Resilience 6:45pm-8pm

Wed 24 Apr:  School Assembly - 2:50pm

Thur 25 Apr:  ANZAC DAY Public Holiday

Fri 26 Apr: School Closure Day - First Aid Training for Staff

May 

Wed 1 May:  Year 4 Eucharist Family Night - 6:30pm

Fri 3 May:  Interschool Sports - (Home)  St Oliver's vs St Fidelis (11:30am-1pm)

Have a great week.

Delfina Pieri

Principal 

principal@sopascoevale.catholic.edu.au 

Term 2

Tuesday 16 April- Friday 28 June- 1pm dismissal for students

Term 3

Tuesday 16 July- Friday 20 September 1pm dismissal for students

Term 4

Tuesday 8 October- Tuesday 17 December 1pm dismissal for students

2024 School Closures and Public Holidays 

Monday 15 April: Professional Learning Day- Staff- No school for students

*Thursday 25 April: ANZAC Day

Friday 26 April: Staff First Aid Training- No school for students

*Monday 10 June: King's Birthday- Public Holiday

Monday 15 July: Professional Learning Day- Staff- No school for students

Monday 7 October: Professional Learning Day- Staff- No school for students

Monday 4 November: School Closure- No school for students

*Tuesday 5 November: Melbourne Cup- Public Holiday

Monday 2 December: Professional Learning Day- Staff- No school for students

2024 Parent/Teacher Progress Meetings

Wednesday 15 May: Yr Prep- Six Parent/Teacher Progress Meeting - 1pm finish for students. 

Monday 21 October: Yr Prep - Six Parent/Teacher Progress Meeting- 1pm finish for students

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Weekend

“Live Your Best Married Life in Love”

Every relationship is a journey and the grind of everyday life can cause you to lose touch with your spouse.

This experience gives married couples the tools to keep your passion alive in a gentle, nurturing environment, away from pressures and distractions of daily living.

The weekend is based around Catholic values and couples of all faiths are welcome.

Please check our website for more details.

12-14 April 2024 in  Melbourne

Information/Bookings: Phone Mercy & James 0409 183 676 or

Email: vicbookings@wwme.org.au    Website: wwme.org.au