ST MICHAEL'S PARISH SCHOOLASHBURTON

EDITION 5/19MARCH 28TH 2019

A safe community of animated learners enlightened by faith in God

Dear God, We pray for our community and country: may people be awakened to and aware of the need to respect the dignity of all, especially the homeless, the

prisoners and all who are excluded and abandoned.Amen

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Term Dates 2019

Diary Dates 2019

TERM 1 2019

Monday 4th February - Friday 5th April

TERM 3 2019

Monday 15th July- 20th September

TERM 2 2019

Monday 29th April - Friday 28th June

TERM 4 2019

Monday 7th October- 17th December

Thursday 28 Sacrament of Reconciliation 7 .00 pm The ChurchFriday 29 Prep Caritas FridayTBA 5/6 Level Mass Postponed The Church Tuesday 2 Prep Sports Clinic 11.50amTuesday 2 Classroom Assistant Workshop 9.00am Learning CentreWednesday 3 PFA Meeting 7.00 pm StaffroomThursday 4 Year 1/2 Yarra Valley Water Incursion 9.00 amThursday 4 Learning Fair 3.00 - 5.00 pm ClassroomThursday 4 PPC 7.00 pm Parish HouseFriday 5 LAST DAY OF TERM 1 2019 3.30 pm DismissalFriday 5 End of Term BBQ 12.30 pmFriday 5 Assembly & Easter Egg Raffle 2.30 pm The HubMonday 29th Term 2 Commences ( All Students) 8.50 amTuesday 30th Walkathon/ Colourthon 2 pm Warner Reserve Friday 3 Assembly 2.40pm- 3.30pm The HubSunday 5 Women's Mass & Breakfast 9.00 - 12 pm The HubMonday 6 Prep 2020 Transition Program Art Music & Storytime 9.30-10.30 Wellbeing Room Tuesday 7 Mothers Day Stall Friday 10 Prep 2020 Enrolments DueTuesday 14 NaplanWednesday 15 NaplanWednesday 15 Prep 2020 Transition Program Art Music & Story Time 9.30 -10.30 am Wellbeing Room Thursday 16 NaplanThursday 16 First Eucharist Family Faith Evening 7.00 -8.00 pm The HubFriday 17 Assembly 2.40pm- 3.30pm The HubSunday 19 St Michael's Day TBC Saturday 18 School Enhancement Session 9.00 - 11 amThursday 23 PREP 2020 Interviews All Day Friday 24 Prep 2020 Interviews All DaySaturday 25 First Eucharist Commitment Mass 6.30 pm-730 pm The ChurchSunday 26th First Eucharist Commitment Mass 9.00am-10.00am The ChurchSunday 26th First Eucharist Commitment Mass 10.30am-11.30am The Church

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Dear Parents and Caregivers, Reconciliation Faith NightOur prayers are with the Year Three students and their families as they celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation tonight and last Tuesday evening. Congratulations to Erin Nagel and Gail Ryan who organised the celebration of the Sacrament. I would also like to congratulate the Year 3/4 teachers for their dedication and preparation of the Year 3 students. Thank you to the parents of the Year 3 students as you are the first faith givers to your children and we can only support all of your efforts. St Michael’s Open DaysCongratulations to our school leaders who conducted the tours for Open Day on Sunday, Monday and Wednesday. The feedback from the families was extremely positive. If you know of anyone who missed our Open Days please tell your friends and family to come along, make an appointment and meet our wonderful student leaders and to hear about our exciting plans for the future and the excellent learning opportunities our school provides. Learning FairJust a reminder this year our students and teachers will share the amazing learning that occurs at St Michael’s with you, our parents, through a Learning Fair on 4th April between 3pm and 5pm. The Learning Fair celebrates the learning that occurs on a daily basis and the improved outcomes. It is also a great opportunity to share the strategies and ask questions. Please enrol online www.schoolinterviews.com.au and use the code scyzj Greater Saskatoon Delegates VisitLast Thursday 21st March Greg Chatlain, Director of Education/Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools, Terri Fradette, Superintendent of Education, Leanne McGeltigan, Principal of Pope John Paul II School and John McGeltigan President of the Saskatoon Teachers Association in Canada visited St Michael’s to discuss our innovative approaches to school improvement. The delegates were extremely impressed with the collaboration and engagement of the children as we toured the school. Throughout the last year Laurina van der-EL, our Performance and Development leader, has lead a Learning Sprints Team comprising of Annie Rose M, Charlotte A, Elle S and Josie W which utilises Dr Simon Breakspear’s Agile School tools and resources for enhanced school improvement. Our school is part of a case study demonstrating how immersive team development sessions and practical tools have helped our leaders have a better 'how' for leading educational change. Annie Rose, Charlotte and Laurina presented St Michael’s case study in Sydney last weekend. We congratulate them and feel extremely proud of their hard work and the research and work of the Year 1/2 team. Your children continue to benefit directly from the Sprint’s methodology. I wish all families a peaceful and happy Easter and a safe holiday break. I look forward to the learning we will share in Term 2.

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PRINCIPAL'S NEWS

Marisa MatthysPrincipalmmatthys@smashburton.catholic.edu.au

Dear Parents and Caregivers, We have certainly had a busy term. It has been filled with fabulous learning and many wonderful celebrations and gatherings. I’d like to commend the teachers and students for their work this term and thank all parents and caregivers for their support. Term Two promises to be an exciting term filled with many events such as the Women’s Day Breakfast, Walkathon, St Michael’s Day celebrations and the Year Four students preparing and celebrating their First Eucharist. Have a safe and restful break with your families. I wish you all a peaceful and happy Easter. LEARNING AND TEACHING NEWSLearning FairWe are all excited for the upcoming Learning Fair that is being held next Thursday 4th April. Students will be sharing the amazing learning that occurs at St Michael’s. Teachers will also be sharing different learning and teaching strategies that are used in classrooms. Please check you emails for a link to a video that demonstrates an example of what you could see at our Learning Fair.We encourage you all to sign your child/ren up via schoolinterviews.com.au code: scyzj

Erin NagelDeputy Principalenagel@smashburton.catholic.edu.au

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EDUCATION IN FAITHReconciliationCongratulations to all the students who celebrated the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the very first time on Tuesday. We have one more group celebrating tonight. I thank Gail Ryan (Parish Sacramental Co-ordinator) and the 3/4 Team for their support and the wonderful way they supported the students to prepare for the Sacrament. Caritas FridayTomorrow, Friday 29th March, the Preps have organised a dress up day where students can bring a gold coin to dress up as what they hope to be. On Friday 5th April at 9am the 3/4s have organised “A walk in their shoes” where students can bring a gold coin donation to participate in a walk around the block. Last Day of Term TimetableWe have a busy day planned for our last day of term. Parents and Caregivers are invited to join us for our Prayer Service at 11.40am and our End of Term Assembly and Easter Raffle at 2.30pm. FRIDAY 5TH APRIL9am : Walk in their Shoes A whole school buddy class walk around the block. Students are invited to bring along a gold coin donation for Caritas.11.40am :Whole School Easter Prayers and the Year 5/6 presentation of the Stations of the Cross12.30pm : PFA End of Term BBQ2.30pm :Assembly and Easter Egg Raffle

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

Camps Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) Forms

All of our families are encouraged to participate in our Enhancement Sessions as they are wonderful way to not only assist our school but also network and make connections with other families.The school enhancement fee of $200 will be discounted if two or more of these sessions are attended. If you plan on attending our Enhancement sessions, you may exclude the $200 fee from your Annual statement. Naturally, if by the end of the year you have not attended the Enhancement Sessions as intended, this will remain on your account.Please go to www.schoolinterviews.com.au and use the code t56yq to register for a session. School Enhancement Sessions in 2019 Saturday 18th May at 9.00am - 11.00am Saturday 27th July at 9.00am- 11.00am Saturday 7th September at 9.00am - 11.00am Saturday 23rd November at 9.00am - 11.00am Friday 6th December at 5.00pm - 7.00pm Thank you to David Thek for coordinating the Friday Enhancement Sessions and Tim Wrathall for coordinating the Saturday sessions. Please email Tim Wrathall at tim@wrathall.com.au if you have any queries

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Families that have a health care card are reminded that they might be eligible for the CSEF . Forms can be picked up from the school office.

END OF TERM 1 FRIDAY 5TH APRIL

ENHANCING CATHOLIC SCHOOL IDENTITY SURVEY

A final call for Parents and Caregivers to complete a survey about the Catholic identity of St Michael’s.The survey results guide our future teaching, learning and faith formation in RE. An information hand out with login details and instructions for completing the survey can be collected from the school office.Once you have completed the survey, print the completion certificate, write your name and your child’s name and class and bring it to the office to place into the survey competition box for a chance to win a family movie voucher.

START OF TERM 2 MONDAY 29TH APRIL

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2019 SCHOOL FEES AND LEVIES Families who returned their Payment Option Form and elected to pay their school fees in one single payment will have their accounts debited next week (if you included your credit cards details). We are

still waiting on a few families to commit to their payment plans . If you require any assistance, please call Kathy or email kathym@smashburton.catholic.edu.au

The Australian Maths Competition is back again! This competition aims to motivate children to become excited about maths and keep them engaged so they become better problem solvers in school and creative solution finders in life. The competition, held on 1st August, is offered to students in Years 3 to 6 and costs $6.50 per child. Please bring your money to the office in an envelope and add your child's name and class to the sign up sheet Emma BurgressMath Leadereburgress@smashburton.catholic.edu.au Thank you to the school community for welcoming me to St Michael's.The library has a number of items that need to be covered before the students are able to borrow them. I am therefore asking for assistance with this. We have other tasks such as shelving, assisting with computer work or library displays if you would prefer these to covering. If you would like to assist with any of these tasks please come and see me in the library (Wednesday, Thursday or Friday) or send your details to cbiltonroos@smashburton.catholic.edu.au Clare Bilton-RoosLibrary Techniciancbiltonroos@smashburton.catholic.edu.au

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LIBRARY NEWS

Name: Nicollette PlakasBirthdate: 20th JanuaryWhere were you born? MelbournePrimary Education: Glen Iris PrimarySecondary Education: Camberwell HighTertiary Education: Deakin UniversityFavourite Subject: EnglishPassionate About: Cooking and writingWhat makes you feel happy? When I make others happyWhat frustrates you? Slow driversWhat is your favourite food ? Hot ChipsWhat is your favourite animal? HipposWhat is your favourite sporting team ? RichmondIf you were a super hero who would you be and why ? Superman so I can flyWhere is your favourite holiday destination? ParisThree words that best describe you? Active, Loud, Caring.What are you most looking forward to in 2019? Learning lots of new skills at work and University

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Well done to the entire St Michael's community on decreasing the amount of wrappers brought to school! Well done to 3/4AL on winning the nude food trophy this week, 3/4AL students came to school with nude food 116 times. A special mention to Prep E who came in a close second with a count of 111. Remember, it's not about unwrapping the food at home but making the conscious choice of choosing food with less or no packaging. DID YOU KNOW! Glass can be recycled over and over again. Today approximately 25% of your new glass jars and bottles are made from recycled materials. If you put your glass in landfill, it can take 1 million years to break down. Veggies love a DipDo lonely veggies come home like a boomerang in your child’s lunch box? Sometimes veggies need a helping hand from a tasty dip. There are so many healthy and varied dips you can pack along with veggies to make the Nude Food lunch box a little bit more exciting. Think hummus, beetroot dip, plain greek yogurt…and the list goes on. Many of these can be whipped up in minutes! Why not try this simple 2 minute avocado dip and see if the veggies disappear?https://pinchofyum.com/avocado-dip

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S T M I C H A E L ' S A W A R D SPrep CLaila C: for displaying the SMASH expectation of Helping Others by being a good friend and including other people in the games and activities you do outside at break time. Luke H: for putting in an amazing effort in your writing and really listening to the sounds you can hear. You wrote all by yourself! You are a superstar, Luke!Sophia L: for reflecting on and sharing your learning in answering questions to explore ways to improve your learning.Prep EFrancesca G: it is so great to see you sharing your fantastic ideas with the class. We love to see you always having a go at turning your ideas into wonderful writing. Keep up the great work!Patrick H: it is so wonderful to see you expressing your ideas through your writing. The class loves to see your amazing work, and to see how proud you are of your accomplishments.Sanne M: (SMASH award) you are a great role model in Prep E. You are always walking inside the school buildings and between classrooms, and reminding others to be respectful of other students learning by doing the same.

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1/2DIndiah H: For thinking of great descriptive words during your recount writing. Keep up the great work. Scarlett H: For demonstrating persistence and patience when learning anew computer program. Oliver M : Showing Respect by always listening to teachers and classroom peers. Keep up the great work!!! Congratulations!!!1/2HDMatilda R: Being willing to share your learning as a group leader and responding to the five questions to help you reflect on your learning.Thenuk W: For displaying the School Expectation of Act Responsibly by Listening to the speaker during whole class discussions and using your checklist to help you complete work tasks.Leo G: Your response to the Good Shepherd story and for reflecting on your choices in your journal1/2RAva G : For displaying the school expectation Act Responsibly by modelling whole body listeningLincoln D: For making progress in showing whole body listening during learning timeLeo J: For demonstrating a growth mindset by being an enthusiastic and helpful learner3/4BJayden T: For writing a fantastic reflective prayer on all the things he is grateful for. Zoe M: SMASH AWARD - For always taking risks in her learning and ready to share all ideas. Kevan K: Help others: Always happy to work with any of his peers! He is a great quiet partner for all students in the class. I am always so impressed as to how much of a team player he is.3/4ALJeremy M: (SMASH award) For making a difference by always being eager to work with different people in the classroom and going out of your way to learn from others.Bradley M: For being a reflective thinker who always considers ways of improving in your learning Srika N: For being an animated learner who always has a positive mindset when learning.3/4EKWill M: For staying positive and having a growth mindset throughout the dayAmy N: For being a reflective thinker when sharing her thoughts and understandings about a topic Peter D: SMASH - for acting responsibly by seeking help when he needs it3/4JCaitlin O: Your amazing growth mindset and positive attitude towards completing Maths tasks and tests. I’m so proud of you for not giving up, and doing your best even when you felt overwhelmed.Max G: Your thoughtful and reflective prayer. You wrote so beautifully about the gifts that we have in our life, the many things we have to be grateful for and the ways that you ask God to help others.Amy B: For displaying the School Expectation of Make a Difference by having a wonderful positive attitude to joining our class. We are so lucky to have your smile, your hard working attitude and your sense of humour in our classroom. Thanks for joining us in 3/4J!5/6L Sophia H :For displaying the School Expectation of Make a Difference by standing up and offering her seat on the train to other members of the community.Holly F: Congratulations Holly on showing increased confidence in your mathematics. Your persistence has paid off with some of your great work. Keep it up!James H: For writing a brilliant opening to a narrative story that included fabulous vocabulary and marvellous description that thoroughly engaged the reader.5/6ECatalina J : For sharing your new learning about Google Classroom with the class and for taking on the responsibility of teaching others. Thank you for being our teacher!Archie G: For giving excellent feedback to your peers during learning and for ensuring you do so with respectZander A: For displaying the school expectation of 'Help Others' by demonstrating for your peers what a true leader looks like. You consistently help out your teachers and classmates, model appropriate behaviours and display kindness and generosity to all. Abigail G: For sharing your insightful understandings with you reading group and ensuring all voices are heard. I love the way you explain how your thinking has changed and the way you use evidence from the text to support your ideas.Genevieve D: For demonstrating outstanding persistence in your learning of Place Value and Addition this term. Well done for using help seeking strategies and tackling challenging problems.Domenic P: For displaying the school expectation of Act Responsibly by being an excellent role model . You take on every responsibility you are given with an outstanding level maturity and consistently demonstrate your initiative by helping out when it is needed.5/6RSarah S: For putting in a wonderful effort as sustainability leader. Thank you for looking out for rubbish and being proactive in collecting our Nude Food tally each day. Ciara W : For consistently putting an extraordinary amount of effort into your literature circle roles. You are always so prepared and you are eager to share your opinions, ideas and connections with the group.. Alice O’C: For displaying the School Expectation of Showing Respect by treating all teachers and students equally

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SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL (SAC)

The work of the SAC continues in 2019, with new members Belinda O’Callaghan and Brendan Groves joining us this year. I would like to take the opportunity to thank Jason Hay for his service on the SAC over the last few years, and also Chris Place for agreeing to fill the vacancy following Jason's recent resignation. I would also like to thank Tim Wrathall for taking over as Deputy-Chairman.Back in October last year, I requested feedback from the School community concerning proposals for street parking changes during peak times for pickups and dropoffs. I can now report that Boroondara Council will shortly make changes to signage on Morotai Avenue, such that there will be three spaces marked out across a span of approximately 18 metres on the school side of Morotai Avenue, immediately adjacent to the corner of High Street. These spaces will be restricted to 5 minute parking between 8am and 9:30am, and between 3pm and 4:30pm. In addition, markings will indicate the distance from the corner of High Street in which vehicles may not stop. Council has also indicated that they are prepared to create a similar set of spaces on the opposite side (the church side) of Victory Blvd, however the SAC has decided at this time to assess the utility of the Morotai Ave spaces before deciding as to whether further spaces are required. I would like to thank Augarette Malki on behalf of the SAC for continuing to assist in corresponding with Council on this issue.The SAC is also busy reviewing important school policies, including the new Parental Code of Conduct. As these documents are finalised, details of the amended policies will be provided in the newsletter, and I encourage parents to review them on the school website.In our most recent meeting, the SAC received a presentation on the Leadership and Management sphere of the School Improvement Program. I highly recommend attending the Learning Fair to learn more about the incredible effort being put into identifying and applying the best research-led teaching and learning methods, and the incredible results being driven by the whole leadership team and embraced by the staff at St Michaels.As always, feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or wish to discuss the work of the SAC. Michael Fletcher (Chairman) .

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ST MICHAEL'S PAST STUDENTS

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My name is Jono Avgeridis. I joined De La Salle College in Year 7. In 2019 I am serving as St Austin’s House Captain.Being chosen as a Student Leader is an honour, to be given the opportunity to represent the College as a House Captain.I have been fortunate enough to grow very close to the leaders who have come before me. The previous College Student Leaders have impressed me by building quality relationships and learning many vital skills that leaders must possess. Most notibly, the example set for me by fellow St Michael’s Primary School graduate, Peter Nikitas, has provided a great role model in my life. His respect, motivation and strength to keep pushing through even in the face of a challenge, are three key qualities I admire.I came to De La Salle from St Michael’s Primary School, Ashburton. St Michael’s gifted me many memories that will stay with me for life. There are so many wonderful moments that pop into my head when I think of primary school, including the teachers, the awesome students, in which I was lucky enough to become close friends with and also the day in day out little things that will stay in my mind forever.My primary school definitely helped me develop my leadership skills and prepared me for high school in many ways. St Michael’s taught me to be caring, hard working and of course to have respect for everyone, a key skill upon which I base my leadership. These have helped me through high school and also life in general.I particularly remember I would like to say a special thank you to all the teachers who helped me through my primary years, in particular Mr Rudolf Lameijn, to put it simply... he’s a legend! Also to Ms Marisa Matthys, who was a fantastic leader, who I admire greatly.

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My name is Oliver Barr. I joined De La Salle College in Year 7. In 2019 I am serving as St Austin’s House Lasallian Co-Captain. I was absolutely honoured to be chosen as a Student Leader. I came to De La Salle from St Michael’s Primary School, Ashburton. My fondest memories from St Michael’s would be of the art shows and performances we did. It was always so much fun to express myself and develop my abilities and share it with my friends and family. St Michael’s Primary School definitely helped me develop my leadership skills by giving me opportunities as the student class representative. I was able to begin developing my skills as a leader and further engage my communication skills in meetings

Oliver Barr, De La Salle College St Austin’s House Lasallian Co-Captain, 2019.

Jonathan Avgeridis, De La Salle College St Austin’s House Captain, 2019

My name is Michael O'Dwyer. I joined De La Salle College in Year 7. In 2019 I am serving as St Mark’s House Lasallian Captain.Being chosen as a Student Leader makes me feel pretty privileged, and respected by my peers.The previous College Student Leaders have impressed me by not backing down from challenges.I came to De La Salle from St Michael's Ashburton. I remember the time spent with my friends and just enjoying my time there.My primary school definitely helped me develop my leadership skills. I was school captain there, so having a captaincy role at all has helped build up my leadership.I'd like to thank everyone at St Michael's, all the teachers that taught me, I really appreciated every second.

Michael O'Dwyer, De La Salle College St Mark’s House Lasallian Captain, 2019

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UNIFORM SHOP NEWS

The orders for the Winter Jackets will close on Thursday 4thApril so please place your order online as soon as possible. The last chance to try on and look at the sample will be Monday 1st April when the shop is open. Remember this is an optional uniform item! WINTER UNIFORMStudents transition into the winter uniform from week 1 of term 2. To assist us with stock requirements please place your order for winter items as soon as possible so that we have the necessary items available. OTHER NEWSThe new school logo is starting to appear on uniform items however as we need to sellcurrent stock we can not take requests for having items with the new school logo.Please note that there has been a change in the fabric for the sports shorts which will start to filter through in all sizes once old stock has been sold.Due to a supplier change for the sports tops, you may notice a slight change to the style of the sports top – basically the sky blue panel is larger and there has been a change to the neckline. The supplier was changed to due the long lead time they required for orders. The new tops will start to filter through as the older stock is sold.

If you have any questions or comments please email Melanie and Belinda at: uniformshop@smashburton.catholic.edu.au.

Winter Jackets- LAST ORDERS!

SHOP OPENING DAYSThe uniform shop will be open from 8.30am to 9.00am on the following days: Monday 1st April (no it’s not an April Fools joke!) Monday 6th May Monday 3rd June Please remember to label all your child’s uniform items – especially hats and bomber jackets. All hats have a label on the inside where you can write your child’s name. ONLINE SHOPAll uniform items are available to purchase via our online shop athttps://stmichaelsashburton.shopdesq.com/Exchanges: please return via the office basket in your child’s class. Please ensure that you include your name and child’s class so that we can send the return home. Regrettably we can only exchange items that are unworn and still have their tags attached.

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