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Thursday 9 February |
Opening School Mass 9:30am & presentation of leadership badges for Year 6. St Michael's Church (All Welcome) Parent Information Night @ 5:30pm in the Library |
| Tuesday 21 February |
Swimming Carnival & Water Fun Day |
| Wednesday 1 March- Thursday 2 March | St Michael’s School Registration |
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Monday 20, Tuesday 21, Wednesday 22 March |
Goal Setting Meetings/ Interviews |
| Monday 20- Friday 24 March | NAPLAN window |
| Friday 24 March | School Photos |
It has been a great start to this term, and we are right back into organising important events and experiences for your children. Please keep an eye on compass for events such as the Swimming Carnival, Tuesday 21st February. Thank you to Erin Hardwicke for her planning and organisation. Please contact Erin if you can assist, even for part of the day, it will be greatly appreciated.
A huge welcome to Lisa Mammoliti who will be joining us this term as our Religious Education Coordinator and as classroom teacher for 1/2Y. A letter was sent home to all families via Compass earlier this week.
Catalyst Happenings
On Monday, Jordan O’Sullivan from our Perth team of coaches visited all our classes to share demonstrations of high impact teaching practice (HITP) with staff. After the demonstrations, the leadership team assisted with classroom learning so that teachers could ask questions and debrief with Jordan to gain further skills and knowledge for their own practice.
Thank you to Mr. O, for his very practical ideas and support for our team to continue to achieve Catholic Education bold goals.
Every child is a competent reader and High Impact Teaching Practice is evident in every classroom.
Opening Mass
Everyone is welcome to attend our Opening School Mass on Thursday 9 February at 9:30am. At this Mass we will bless our Year 6 leaders for 2023. If your child is in Year 6 and you would like to be part of the badge ceremony please feel welcome to come along and assist your child by pinning on the badge.
Parent Information Night
We are looking forward to welcoming parents on Thursday night at 5:30pm for our Parent Information Night. Please gather in the hall, tea and coffee will be available. Unfortunately, as all staff are involved, we are unable to provide supervision for your children. After some shared information and a short presentation from teachers you will be able to visit classrooms and collect term overviews.
Goal setting meetings with Parents and teachers
In week 8 of this term we welcome parents to our goal setting interviews for Semester 1. Information will be sent home around bookings for Monday 20 March, Tuesday 21 March and Wednesday 22 March.
School fees will be sent out via email shortly, please feel free to contact Lynda at the front office if you have any concerns. We don’t ask parents to supply any books, resources or learning materials so it is very important that families assist us by paying fees.
Thank you for your support to ensure the children are at school on time ready for learning and with everything they need, we are looking forward to a wonderful 2023.
Many Blessings,
Principal
LETTER OF WELCOME FROM ST MICHAEL’S PARISH
Dear Parents/Guardians,
St Michael’s School, Kaleen, is one of many thousands of Catholic Schools across the world.
Catholic Schools welcome any parent who wishes their child to receive a Catholic Education. A Catholic Education offers all academic preparation with a Catholic ethos. Our Catholic ethos is founded on the Gospel of Jesus Christ and in remembrance of his sacrifice on the Cross for all people that they can experience the unconditional love of God.
At St Michael’s Primary your child will be schooled well in all areas of life, with the dedication of the Christian staff of the school. The Parish of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, of which the school is an integral part can offer you and your family the opportunity to worship God and learn more about the Catholic faith.
Don’t hesitate to contact me if there is any way in which the Parish can be of assistance. My mobile phone number is 0419 010 870 and my email address is mick.macandrew@cg.org.au
God bless,
Fr Mick Mac Andrew
Parish Priest (Parish of Our Lady of Perpetual Help)
Parish Sacramental Program 2023
If you have a child in years 4- 6 in 2023, this may be a Sacramental year.
A Parish Sacramental Program Information Evening will be held on Thursday 16 February 2023 at 6pm in St Monica’s Church for the families of students in years 4-6 in 2023. You are very welcome to attend the information evening where all the relevant information will be available.
First Eucharist will be celebrated on the weekend of 17 and 18 June 2023.
Confirmation will be celebrated in September during term 3, 2023 (dates to be confirmed with the Bishop).
Reconciliation will be celebrated in term 1, 2024.
For further Information – please contact the Sacramental Program Coordinator at sc.belconnennorth@cg.org.au or check the parish website for updates at www.cg.org.au/belconnennorth
Opening School Year Mass
Everyone is warmly invited to share with the whole school our Opening School Year Mass on Thursday 9th February at 9:30am in the St Michael’s Church.
Information Evening for Sacraments
For families with children planning to take part in our parish sacramental program this year to prepare for and receive the sacraments of Eucharist, Confirmation or Reconciliation you, are invited to attend an information evening on Thursday 16th February at 6:00pm in the St Monica’s Church. That would traditionally be children in years 3, 4 and 6 planning to receive the sacraments. I look forward to seeing you all there and meeting with our new Parish Priest, Father Mick, and Sue Collins our Sacramental Coordinator.
Swimming Carnival & Water Fun Day- 21 February 2023!
Hi everyone,
Just a reminder that our swimming carnival and water fun day will take place on Tuesday 21st February (Week 4). The swimming carnival will be at Stromlo Leisure Centre and the K-2 fun day will be here at school.
Everyone should have received the Swimming Carnival details and online permission note via Compass. Please submit your online consent and nominate your child's events by Friday, 10 February.
Swimming Carnival
All students in Year 3-6 attend the carnival. Year 2 students who can compete in the 8 years events are given the option of attending the carnival or remaining at school. To attend the carnival, they need to be competitive swimmers. Parents of 8 year olds have received separate information via Compass to explain their options.
K-2 Water Fun Day
Students at school participate in a water fun day and special recess.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions erin.hardwicke@cg.catholic.edu.au
Erin Hardwicke
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Student and Family Counsellor Profile: Jyothsna (Jo) Samprathi My name is Jo and I have been part of the CatholicCare Student and Family Counselling team since 2022. Prior to coming to your school, I have worked in some of our regional schools as a student and family counsellor. I have a psychology and counselling background and I have previously worked at headspace. I have a great passion in working with young people and I feel it is a great privilege to be able to support them with their growth, emotions, relationships, and any concerns they might be having. As the school counsellor feel free to touch base with any questions or concerns relating to the counselling service at your school. I am at the school on a Tuesday every week. If you would like to make a referral, please use the link below to access the form – once the referral has been put through, I will be in touch as soon as possible. https://catholiccare.force.com/housing/s/school-referral-form I look forward to working with you and your school throughout 2023! |
