Week 6

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TERM 2

MAY

Tuesday 28th - Book Fair concludes 8.45am

JUNE

Monday 10th - King's Birthday - Public Holiday
Tuesday 11th - Curriculum Day - Student Free Day
Friday 21st - St Thomas More Feast day Mass @10am
Monday 24th - Whole school Pyjama day - St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal
Tuesday 25th - Learning Conversations for Semester 1 school reports from 3.30pm (by appointment only - further information will be sent out later this term)
Wednesday 26th - Learning Conversations for Semester 1 school reports from 3.30pm (by appointment only - further information will be sent out later this term)
Friday 28th - Last day term 2 2024 - 12.00pm finish; Canteen closed; gold coin donation to Charity TBC

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The Scholastic Book Fair is Back!

The Scholastic Book Fair commenced this week.

Students and families are welcome to visit the Fair in the library between 8.30am - 8.45am and 3.20pm - 3.40pm.

The Book Fair concludes next Tuesday morning 28th May.

Please note:

Bags to be left outside on the stage of the library
Cash and Eftpos facilities available

Book Fair is a wonderful opportunity to support our beautiful school library and get your hands on some great new children's books.

Lou Eveston

Librarian

News from our Principal

Dear Families,

I want to express my sincere appreciation for the time and support you dedicate to our school community. If you have completed the Parent Helper Course, please contact your child’s classroom teacher to discuss your availability to assist. When you sign in at the office, remember to show Mary your Working With Children Check (WWCC).

You may have noticed the new portable classrooms next to the basketball court, these will be completed in the coming weeks. This portable will assist with the refurbishment of the current building. To help with the completion of this project, there will be some movement of year levels and we will provide more information about these adjustments over the next week.

Congratulations to our students for their fantastic efforts at our recent Sports Day. It was an amazing event that our entire community enjoyed.

Currently, our Year 5 students are on camp at Mt. Evelyn, and we are sure they are having a wonderful time.

Next week, you will receive information about Parent-Teacher Chats which are scheduled for June 25 and 26 from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm. These meetings are an excellent opportunity to discuss your child’s progress with their teacher.

We do have some staff members taking leave over the next two terms for various reasons. Please be assured that we are doing our best to ensure continuity and quality in our teaching staff, despite this being a widespread challenge across many schools. Teacher shortage is a significant issue that is affecting many schools across Victoria, including ours. We understand the concerns it raises for our community. I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support and understanding as we navigate these difficulties. Your patience and cooperation are greatly appreciated as we strive to maintain a stable and supportive learning environment for our students. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Please note that the Church Car Park will be closed on Monday, May 27, to allow for the safe access of concrete trucks and the landing of a pump. Traffic management will be in place to ensure safety at the North Street entrance. All foot traffic to STM from North Street will be via the timber gate in the fence through Tony Mommsen Reserve. This will help eliminate any safety issues with concrete trucks exiting via the driveway to North Street. There will be no vehicle access via the church car park for drop-off and pick-up on this day. Please plan accordingly and allow for potential delays due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Angus Street drop-off, pick-up, and foot access will not be impacted.

Finally, please note that Tuesday, June 11, is a Student Free Day. Our staff will be engaged in professional development to enhance our learning and teaching practices.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in maintaining the safety and smooth operation of our school community.

Warm regards,

David Hurn

Learning and Teaching

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

We are looking to enhance our classrooms with a variety of board games and card games for our students. These items play a crucial role in fostering social skills, critical thinking, and creativity among learners. We are kindly asking for your support through donations of new or gently used boardgames and card games. Your contributions will greatly enrich student learning experience and provide them with enjoyable, educational playtime, particularly during wet weather programs. If you have any items you'd like to donate, please bring them to your child's classroom teacher. Thank you for your generosity and support.

Please see below for the Term 2 Overviews.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude for your attendance at our Learning Showcases. Your presence not only encourages our children but also strengthens our bond as a community dedicated to their growth. Your enthusiasm to witness the children's progress is truly inspiring. Together, we create an environment where education flourishes and curiosity thrives. Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to our shared journey of learning and discovery. Your involvement is invaluable in shaping the bright futures of our students.

Sonia Mazzei
Acting Learning and Teaching Leader

English

Reading Matters!

Reading is crucial for your child's development. It not only improves their language and literacy skills but also sparks their imagination and creativity. Regular reading helps children build a strong vocabulary, understand the world around them, and develop empathy by seeing life from different perspectives. Encouraging your child to read daily sets the foundation for lifelong learning and success.

Here are some wonderful statistics that demonstrate how much students benefit from just 10 minutes of reading daily.

Author's Corner

This week, we are excited to share two writing samples from our Year 5 students. They were given the image below as a prompt for their writing. Students were encouraged to incorporate figurative language to enhance their writing and engage their readers. Can you identify any similes, metaphors, or personification in their work?

Smoke surrounds me as if it is hugging me. The sounds of bombs explode in my ears. like it is telling me that it's not safe to be here. Heat shoots at my frozen face, turning it into a fireball. Smokey clouds howl, with anger determined to drag the summer sky along with them. Ash slides into my mouth, trickling down my throat. Buildings break down into millions of pieces, disappearing into ash, slithering into my smokey nose.

People scream and cry for hours and hours until, they fade away into the heaven's sky. I stand and watch, trying to go into the unbearable war zone. The ocean water stops me when I see poisonous jelly fish waiting for me.

I pray and pray that my family is safe. But then once again they rest in peace fading into the heaven's sky. I cry and scream on and on all night long, hearing less and less screaming. Until I fall asleep, dreaming of family and friends in the long ago summer sky.

By Sienna (year 5)

When my eyes open, big dark clusters of clouds engulf the sun's luminous rays. Missiles and fire are now our only sources of light. The screams of unfortunate people clog my ears up. They're dying out like bees losing their stinger and dropping out of their life. My sorrow grows as their screams get softer. My guilt destroys my body for not helping and letting the innocent lose lives.

The freezing steel of my bike reminds me of the only thing that I have left, and how much more difficult my life will be now. Debris and ash charges right into my mouth, it tastes so disgraceful and depressing like the most horrid thing you've ever tasted.

Next, the ash and debris roll into my lungs and stick into the skin making it harder to breathe. Just like glue sticking to paper. I whisper to myself..."What have I done?".

By Daniel (year 5)

Michelle Rinaldi
Acting Literacy Leader

Languages

Ciao a tutti!

This week the studenti are learning about colours in Italian to use in context to the previous language learnt.

For example, Posso avere il libro nero? (Can I have the black pencil).

Please see the table below for the language focus for the next 2 weeks:

We also encourage translanguaging to ensure students are feeling confident in communicating and also communicating in complete sentences. They do this by replacing the words they don’t yet know with English. For example; Posso avere a sandwich per favore?

You might like to encourage your children to make requests for things in Italian like this.

TCL team

Adriana Bonacci and Maria Vainieri

Choir

Choir rehearsals have recommenced this term.

The members have been busy preparing for their first assembly performance which will occur next Friday 31st May (week 7).

If your child is in the choir, we encourage you to come along and show your support.

On behalf of Mrs Amy Darcy, I would like to congratulate the following members for their dedication and commitment to the choir in 2023:

Allegra S - year 4 Kamelia D - year 5

Khloe W - year 4 Emaly W - year 5

Ivonne T - year 5 Aira B - year 3

Anika H - year 5 Poppy W - year 4

Eleanor K - year 5 Jessica N - year 4

Grace D - year 5 Charlotte K - year 5

Alyssa M - year 4 Ruby I- year 3

Aurelia K - year 3 Jamie V - year 4

Angelica T - year 4 Aleah M - year 4

Frankie T - year 4 Charlotte J - year 3

Sophia F - year 3 Amelia K - year 2

Amelia R - year 1 Adele R - year 3

Grace G-K - year 3 Sofia C - year 3

Juliana L - year 3 Iva D - year 1

These children will receive their choir badge during morning assembly on Monday 27th May.

Mrs Cuschieri

Family Engagement

Community News and Announcements

Dear families,

Next week there are TWO parent & guardian webinars happening. We encourage you to register and attend. If you can't make it, the recording will be sent to you within 24 hours of the webinar finishing.

See below for all of the information.

Please check your email for more information

Yr 7 Information Evening 2024.pdf

T2 2024 Family Tours.pdf

MerriHealth-Community_Referral_Poster_2024-final.pdf

Experience the magic of the Australian Girls Choir at Open Day

We are delighted to invite girls who are at school in 2024 to attend our June Open Day!

Join us for a complimentary class, meet our lovely tutors and experience what it’s like to be a part of the Australian Girls Choir.

Does your daughter love to sing, dance and perform? Look no further than the AGC because we encourage, challenge and inspire girls as they grow musically and socially in our fun and dynamic classes. Your daughter will develop confidence, public speaking and presentation skills while building friendships that will last a lifetime.

Open Day

Our Open Days are available for girls in Foundation (first year of school) to Grade 6 to attend, and bookings can be made by completing the Registration Form. Open Days are only offered at selected venue locations. Attendance is free but places are strictly limited so registration is essential to attend, and session times are based on 2024 school grade.

We prefer for girls in Grade 7 and above to attend the relevant class at a regular AGC rehearsal so that she can be placed with girls of a similar age. Please select your preferred trial class date or ‘Contact me for an alternative time’ on the Registration Form from our website and we will be in touch to book you in at your local rehearsal venue: https://ausgirlschoir.com.au/joinagc/

Trial Classes

While we recommend coming along to our Open Day to try a free class with other prospective choristers, if you’re unable to attend Open Day we would love to invite you to try a free class at your local rehearsal venue.

All classes for girls in Foundation – Grade 2 are held on Saturday mornings. For girls in Grade 3 and above, please see the 2024 Timetable for details on rehearsal days at your preferred venue.

Melbourne – Saturday June 22

Essendon Open Day
Venue address confirmed on booking
Session Times (based on 2024 school grade):
Prep to Grade 2: 12.15pm – 1.05pm
Grade 3 to Grade 6: 1.30pm – 2.20pm

Greensborough Open Day
Venue address confirmed on booking
Session Times (based on 2024 school grade):
Prep to Grade 2: 12.15pm – 1.05pm

Melbourne (Head Office) – Victoria

Hours: 9am-4pm Monday to Friday
Ph: 03 9859 6499
Email: headoffice@aspagroup.com.au
Address: PO Box 417, Kew East, VIC 3102

Awards

Luna G - for doing a great job at Athletics Day by giving everything a go! You were so resilient!

Jack W - for always displaying a positive attitude when he comes to your work and playing with your friends. You always give a 'have a go' attitude and continuosly show empathy for those around you.

Christian I - for doing a great job having a go at Athletics Day! After not wanting to have a go, you persisted and had a try at every game and activity! Keep up the great work at having a go!

Aurora L - for the amazing sentences you have been completing in writing. You challenged yourself to write more sentences and also write sentences with detail. The sentences about your teacher were especially great! Keep up the amazing work!

Sebastian G - for consistently showing resilience and persistence when completing your work. You approach all learning tasks with a positive attitude. Keep up the great work!

Samara S - for having a positive mindset and showing determination and focus when completing her writing activities. Keep up the great work!

Ayan A - for demonstrating the leadership qualities of a good class captain and in particular, maintaining focus during whole class learning. Well done Ayan. Keep up the good work!

Evangelina D - for your positive attitude and enthusiasm during writing sessions. I love the imagination and creativity in your narratives. Keep it up!

Adreana A - for consistently taking responsibility for your learning and for your insightful contributions to class discussions. Well done Adreana!

Vanessa S - for your enthusiasm and efforts during our Narrative writing unit. Keep up the great work Vanessa!

Antonio M - for being a Maths superwhiz when learning about halves, quarters and eighths in our Fractions unit.

Yianna T - for being a creative writer when writing from the perspective of a particular character.

Hryso G - for being a curious learner, especially during Inquiry and sharing your wonderings and knowledge about culture with the class.

George K - for being a superstar helper and showing great sportsmanship during the Athletics day.

Sienna F - being a great role model to her peers by participating in all learning tasks with great enthusiasm and positivity. Well done Sienna!

Nakita H - for demonstrating excellent sportmanship towards her peers on Athletics day and always demonstrating a willingness to help her others!

Akiva F - showcasing your musical abilities by accompanying our year levels song at Assembly.

Rishav G - showing enthusiasm to particpate at Athletics Day and cheering on your team mates respectfully!

Juliana L - for your enthusiastic participation on Athletics day and for showing fantastic sportsmanship. You are a great role model for others!!

Shivanandha R - for being a focussed learner and always taking pride in the presentation of her work. Keep it up Nandhu!

Anthony T - for reading the punctuation within texts and using expression to captivate the audience.

Khloe W - for recognizing prefixes, suffixes, and base words to assist in decoding unfamiliar words when reading a text.

Zac C - for revising and editing his writing to engage his reader.

Evalina I - consistently modelling the STM values in our classroom.

Julian A - using examples of real life suituations to extend his vocabulary in Italian.

Xavier D - for his enthusiasm, excitment and dedication when learning Italian! Bravissimo Xavier!

Eva L - for approaching all learning tasks with a positive attitude, displaying determination and persistence when mastering new concepts.

Maya C - for her amazing narrative where she included awesome personification and figurative language.

Anika H - for being a curious and persistent learner in Maths by pushing herself to complete more challenging problems.

Liam P - for taking initiative to extend himself in his learning and improve his work.

John G - for demonstrating excellent comprehension of both fiction and non fiction text, using the text clues to demonstrate his understanding.

Carter S - For displaying enthusiam and self-motivation when wanting to extend his learning in Mathematics. Well done Carter :)

Issac W - For showing a positive attitude towards his learning and completing his fractions work correclt and independently. WELL DONE ISSAC!

Benjamin B - for demonstrating maturity and outstanding leadership within his own team during Interschool Sport games, upholding the value of teamwork and positive sportsmanship. Well done, Ben!

Ajay B - for being an active participant in class discussions, listening attenitvely and sharing valuable insights. Well done, Ajay!

Vincent T - for adding valuable insights to enrich our class discussions and demonstrating improved efforts in his class work. Keep up the wonderful attitude!

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