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“From the first moment that a student sets foot in a Catholic school, he or she ought to have the impression of entering a new environment, one illuminated by the light of faith, and having its own unique characteristics. The inspiration of Jesus must be translated from the ideal into the real. The Gospel spirit should be evident in a Christian way of thought and life which permeates all facets of the educational climate”.
Dear Parents and Families,
We have had a very busy week with children attending the Annemieke Mein Exhibition at the local gallery. I thank all our parents who were able to assist staff. Next Friday, May 10th, our Foundation classes will be attending. We look forward to another good day and thank Michelle Glover for liaising with gallery staff to ensure all classes could attend.
I also thank parents who were able to assist with the Mother’s Day Stall this week. Please know there was an error in the upcoming dates calendar regarding the Mother’s Day Breakfast. This will not be taking place next Friday, but we invite all our mothers, Nannas and special friends to come and visit us on Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 between 8.45am and 10.35am. Classes will be open and a morning tea will be provided in the Community Room as visitors complete their tours.
School Advisory Committee
Please know that all nominations have been received for the School Advisory Committee.
The following parents have been nominated and are happy to accept their nominations to be a part of the Committee.
We welcome them and look forward to their contribution
Parent 1: Jayne Dibble
Parent 2: Joshua Stubbe
Parent 3: Zoe Curtis
Parent 4: Macala Heywood (P&F Representative)
Within the next week, we will present a profile for each of our Committee members.
We anticipate a May meeting as we work towards confirming a time with Fr Francis.
Do it for Dolly
Next Friday, we will acknowledge “Do It For Dolly Day” and focus our efforts on cybersafety and appropriate use of social media in support of No Bullying Online.
We are becoming increasingly aware of students communicating online through online platforms and mobile phones. We remind families to take note of what is taking place online, what messages are being sent or images being posted by children and the impact it may have on young minds.
The e-safety commissioner and website is available to all families to access and to understand the impact of inappropriate use on Mental Health, the consequences and legalities involved.
Wishing you all a lovely weekend,
Take care
Anita & Staff
2024 SCHOOL TERM DATES
Term 2 - Monday 15th April - Friday 28th June 2024
Term 3 - Monday 15th July - Friday 20th September 2024
Term 4 - Monday 7th October - Friday 20th December 2024
Friday 28 th June Last day of term 2. Buses leave at 2.20pm instead of 3.20pm
Monday 15 th July NO BUSES RUNNING
Tuesday 16 th July First Day of Term 3 for buses
Friday 20 th September Last day of term 3. Buses leave at 2.20pm instead of 3.20pm
Monday 7 th October First Day of Term 4
Monday 4 th November NO BUSES RUNNING
Tuesday 5 th November Melbourne Cup Day NO BUSES RUNNING
Annual school photos including sibling photos will be taken by Arthur Reed Photos on Thursday 9th
May 2024.
There is no need to return any forms or money to school.
Unique image codes will be issued to all students on/after photo day so families can register online
to view images when they become available in the webshop.
Registration is simple, just follow the 3 simple steps on your child’s personalised flyer once you
receive it and remember to add the codes for all your children attending this school.
Even if you registered last year, it’s important that you do again this year using your child’s 2024
image code to link their images for the current year with your contact details.
When images are ready to view and in the webshop, all parents who have registered will be notified
by SMS and email.
Once registered, please wait for notification that 2024 images are online to view before making
your purchase.
Our School Captain's Jack Morris and Lily Holmes attended the Anzac Day Service and laying of the wreath.
Tuckshop roster - Term 1
Thank you to all our tuckshop volunteers!
Time: 12.35pm - 2pm
|
Day |
Date |
Volunteer 1 |
Volunteer 2 |
Reserve |
|
Wed |
08-May-24 |
Macala Heywood |
Nicky Blasius |
Zoe Curtis |
|
Fri |
10-May-24 |
Alison Heffernan |
Lauren Pini |
Melinda Avery |
|
Wed |
15-May-24 |
Anna Baynes |
Gab Waterman |
Courtney Moore |
|
Fri |
17-May-24 |
Hannah McClaren |
Carolyn Wilson |
Melissa VanDerGraaff |
|
Wed |
22-May-24 |
Christina Kyriakou |
Courtney Moore |
Ashleigh Fairhall |
|
Fri |
24-May-24 |
Jess Bristow |
Shae Wilson |
Hannah McClaren |
|
Wed |
29-May-24 |
Debbie McCarthy |
Emmaly Hall |
Anna Baynes |
|
Fri |
31-May-24 |
Jess Bristow |
Hayley Smolenaars |
Carolyn Wilson |
|
Wed |
05-Jun-24 |
Amanda Marciniec |
Zoe Curtis |
Gab Waterman |
|
Fri |
07-Jun-24 |
Toni de Groot |
Rochelle Salerman |
Lisa Safstrom |
|
Wed |
12-Jun-24 |
Bec Coleman |
Chloe Nikolajew |
Debbie McCarthy |
|
Fri |
14-Jun-24 |
Bianca/Gus Vatnsdal |
Natalie Laugeni |
Lauren Pini |
|
Wed |
19-Jun-24 |
Anna Baynes |
Ashleigh Fairhall |
Shae Wilson |
|
Fri |
21-Jun-24 |
Tanya Swasbrick |
Hannah McClaren |
Jess Bristow |
|
Wed |
26-Jun-24 |
Melissa VanDerGraaff |
Amanda Marciniec |
Emmaly Hall |
|
Fri |
28-Jun-24 |
Macala Heywood |
Nicky Blasius |
Mikaela Fowler |
If you need to swap your allocated day, please contact another volunteer to make arrangements. The office should only be contacted as a last resort.
| FA - Mrs Goudie & Mrs Phillips | Zara Aurisch & Grace Kennedy |
| FB - Mrs Brayshaw | Freya Stubbe & Gabriel Burson |
| 1/2A - Mrs Morelli | Laura Salerman & Caleb McLaren |
| 1/2B - Mrs Manning & Mrs Cheshire | Jacob Skehan & Evelyn Osborn |
| 1/2C - Ms Ko & Mrs Jones | Taj Mowat & Lewis Walker |
| 1/2D - Mrs Bennett | Milah Robertson & Alex Collins |
| 3/4A - Mrs Irwin | Tate Gallatly & William Malady |
| 3/4B - Mrs Wilson | Madison Ryan, Harry Hayman, Max Lock, Hudson Whiteley, Sienna Smolenaars & Bella March |
| 3/4C - Miss Cameron | Mija Goosen, Riley Bennett & Ryan Lamb |
| 3/4D - Mr Brunt | Madelyn Dolan & Jensen Schaefer |
| 5/6A - Mr Arnup & Mr Hickey | Emily Bennett & Lenny Wilson |
| 5/6B - Miss Berry | Alyson Ryan |
| 5/6C - Mrs Lee | Archer Dyer, Jimmy Brennan, Maddi Mizzi & Mitchell Hanckel |
| 5/6D - Mrs Bradley & Mrs Fox | Daniel Williams & Will Lonsdale |
Tennis
Last Wednesday Kailin Smith and Henry Gratten participated in the Gippsland Region Tennis Tournament. Both Kailin and Henry put on an amazing performance and should be proud of themselves. Henry finished 3rd in the tournament and Kailin won the girls division. Kailin will play in the state tennis tournament next week. We wish you all the very best, Kailin.
Walk 2 School Day
Next Friday the 10th of May is National Walk 2 School Day. All students are encouraged to either walk or take an active mode of transportation to school. Our school leaders will have a walking group around the oval and activities set up for those students who are not able to be active on their way to school. A great way to warm up on our chilly mornings before heading into the classroom.
Cross Country
On Friday the 10th of may 36 students will head to the college ovals to represent St Thomas’ in the district Cross Country. We wish all our runners the very best for each of their races.
Key Sporting Dates
- Friday 10th May district Cross Country
- Friday 10th May Walk 2 School Day
- Monday 27th May Division Cross Country
- Thursday 6th June Regional Cross Country
A SPECIAL REPORT: Trauma Recovery
Trauma in children significantly disturbs their sense of safety and normalcy, leading to substantial emotional and behavioural changes. Such disturbances often result from exposure to traumatic events, which may be exacerbated by continuous media coverage. This exposure can trigger stress, anxiety, and trauma, with varying recovery timelines due to the unpredictable nature of trauma's impact. Observing young people grappling with these effects can be highly distressing for parents and caregivers.
It's important to establish a nurturing environment to help restore a child's sense of security to help promote resilience. Active involvement in their recovery is essential, as is recognising the unique, personalised needs of each child in responding to trauma. Depending on their age, children may present with different symptoms, such as regressive behaviours in younger ones or withdrawal and agitation in older children and teens. It is important to monitor and manage the type of information children may access to reduce their emotional distress.
The brain stores traumatic events as powerful emotional memories, influencing behaviour through mechanisms beyond a child's conscious awareness. By providing young people with support and equipping them with coping mechanisms to handle uncertainty, parents and carers can greatly enhance a child's capacity to recover and build long-term emotional resilience.
This Special Report will help you identify a child experiencing trauma and how you can support them to overcome it.
We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this Special Report, and as always, we welcome your feedback.
If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact the school for further information or seek medical or professional help.
Here is the link to your special report:
https://sttsale.catholic.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-trauma-recovery
Hi,
One in three people in Sale will need blood during their lives — and without amazing locals like you spreading the word, that blood may not be there at the crucial moment.
As one of our amazing supporters you’re in an ideal position to let as many people as possible know that we’ll be rolling in at:
Sale Mobile Blood Donor Centre
14 to 24 May
Opening hours and location details are available on our website
Look for us at nearest local landmark; Sale Greyhound Racing Club
https://g.page/salegreyhounds-sale?share
Getting the word out is as easy as 1,2,3.
- Pop up a poster (or a post)
Download the attached poster, social media image and text, and pop them up where lots of people will see them. Or, share the Facebook event to your own pages for your friends and family to see.
- Pop in a donation time
If you’re a donor — or you’re organising a Lifeblood Team — don’t forget to book in beforehand online, on the app or on 13 14 95. Remember, get in early to grab the best time! And if you’re not already part of a Lifeblood Team, you can join or start one online.
- Pat yourself on the back
Local legends like you are more important than you could ever guess (but if you’re part of a Lifeblood Team, you can check your results online to get an inkling of your impact). By spreading the word out in your backyard, you give life and hope to so many people across Australia. That’s worth a pat on the back.
Thanks for helping get the word out!
Children will participate in kindness and anti-bullying activities in their classrooms.