Ms Andrews Class Newsletter
Newsletter Thursday 9th March, 2023
We the staff of St Patrick’s acknowledge the traditional owners, the Kulin nations, of the land on which we learn and play.
We pay respects to the Aboriginal Elders, past and present, who are our teachers.
We thank them for taking care of children and country for countless generations.
Luke 16:19-31
Dives and Lazarus
Jesus said to the Pharisees: ‘There was a rich man who used to dress in purple and fine linen and feast magnificently every day. And at his gate there lay a poor man called Lazarus, covered with sores, who longed to fill himself with the scraps that fell from the rich man’s table. Dogs even came and licked his sores. Now the poor man died and was carried away by the angels to the bosom of Abraham. The rich man also died and was buried.
‘In his torment in Hades he looked up and saw Abraham a long way off with Lazarus in his bosom. So he cried out, “Father Abraham, pity me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am in agony in these flames.” “My son,” Abraham replied “remember that during your life good things came your way, just as bad things came the way of Lazarus. Now he is being comforted here while you are in agony. But that is not all: between us and you a great gulf has been fixed, to stop anyone, if he wanted to, crossing from our side to yours, and to stop any crossing from your side to ours.”
‘The rich man replied, “Father, I beg you then to send Lazarus to my father’s house, since I have five brothers, to give them warning so that they do not come to this place of torment too.” “They have Moses and the prophets,” said Abraham “let them listen to them.” “Ah no, father Abraham,” said the rich man “but if someone comes to them from the dead, they will repent.” Then Abraham said to him, “If they will not listen either to Moses or to the prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone should rise from the dead.”’
Class 3TA's Newsletter:
Our Art Folio's:
This week we are learning about how artists use different materials and techniques in their artworks. Examples of a few of these techniques are cray hair, lines on hands and the use of warm and cool colours.
This week we also started our swimming lessons at Splash's Swim School. Here a a few photos of the year 3 students!
Family Learning Conversations:
Our Family Learning Conversations (FLC) are being held next week over 2 nights, Tuesday 14th and Wednesday the 15th March. During these 15-minute conversations, teachers will discuss with parents, carers and guardians, the results from assessments completed and talk about the goals that students will focus on. Please ensure you go onto PAM to book your conversation time.
A map of the school has been attached to the newsletter so you are able to find your child’s classroom.
The years 3 and 4 classes are in the portables whilst the senior students remain in the A Block, next to the administration office area.
The F-year 2 classes are in the E Block. Year 5RS, Miss Schleemann’s class is also in the E Block.
St Patrick’s Day celebrations
Friday 17th March
Being the patron saint of our school, St Patrick's Day is an important part of our calendar year. As a part of our celebrations, the children are invited to wear something green on this day. They will also attend Mass so it needs to be respectable attire appropriate for Mass including suitable footwear. During the day the children will also take part in classroom activities with a St Patrick's Day theme. We look forward to having a wonderful day celebrating St Patrick.
Saturday the 18th March - St Patrick’s Celebration with the Parish.
Come and join us at 6pm mass to celebrate our patron saint and then afterwards enjoy a pizza dinner with other families. Further information will be emailed out to you this week. Please contact the school via email by the Tuesday the 14th of March at 4pm.
Parents Please Note:
The gates of the school will close at 8.55am from now on. It is important to have the students begin their day promptly and without any interruptions. Any parents who are unable to leave by the gates after this time will need to go through the office out to the carpark. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.
Understanding Victoria’s Child Safe Standards
The Child Safe Standards (the Standards) commenced in Victoria in January 2016. Since then, we have seen how the Standards have improved safety for children and young people.
Changes in 2022 and 2023 have made our Standards even stronger.
Since 1 July 2022, organisations[1] covered by the Standards have to comply with 11 new Standards.
The 11 Standards set out minimum requirements and outline the actions organisations must take to keep children and young people safe.
Each week, there will be a new standard for you to read about.
The Standards provide more clarity for organisations and are more consistent with Standards in the rest of Australia.
The 11 Standards include specific requirements:
- to involve families and communities in organisations’ efforts to keep children and young people safe
- for a greater focus on safety for Aboriginal children and young people
- to manage the risk of child abuse in online environments
- in relation to governance, systems and processes to keep children and young people safe.
Standard 2
Child safety and wellbeing is embedded in organisational leadership, governance and culture.
In complying with Child Safe Standard 2 an organisation must, at a minimum, ensure:
2.1 The organisation makes a public commitment to child safety.
2.2 A child safe culture is championed and modelled at all levels of the organisation from the top down and bottom up.
2.3 Governance arrangements facilitate implementation of the Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy at all levels.
2.4 A Code of Conduct provides guidelines for staff and volunteers on expected behavioural standards and responsibilities.
2.5 Risk management strategies focus on preventing, identifying and mitigating risks to children and young people.
2.6 Staff and volunteers understand their obligations on information sharing and record keeping.
School Uniforms
At St Patrick’s, it is important to highlight to students the message around respecting our school uniform. The uniform represents our school and is expected to be worn with pride. Please be aware that I will approach and ask students about their uniform and will follow up with parents if necessary.
Please write a note to your child/ren’s classroom teacher if there is an issue with the inform for a particular period of time.
Some reminders:
- Socks- are to be ankle socks; white for girls and grey for boys
- Students are to wear black shoes and NOT (black) runners. Runners may be brought to school for your child/ren to change into for the playtimes;
- Girls are permitted to wear the school (Summer) dress or the school shirt and grey shorts
- Boys wear the grey shorts in Summer and the long grey pants in Winter (they may choose to continue wearing the shorts.)
- Sports uniform consists of the polo shirt with the school logo and the green track pants or green unisex shorts.
- School sports jacket is optional in the cooler months.