2021 Foundation Students

Last Friday we welcomed our 2021 Foundation students onsite for a small group transition session. It was fantastic to see how excited they were to meet their teacher and peers. They will attend two more sessions on site before the end of the term.

2021 School Board Nominations

We are now seeking nominations for two positions on our school board for 2021. The school board has continued to meet virtually throughout this year, advising and supporting the school. I wish to acknowledge and thank Dominic Langdon and Daniela Plugge for their work on the school board over the last two years. Their contributions and support of the school has been greatly appreciated by the leadership team, staff and school families.

If you are interested in nominating for a place on the school board, please read the Federated School Board Guidelines and complete and return the school board nomination form to the school office by Friday 4 December. The  School Board Guidelines and nomination forms are available on our Zsapp school app or a hard copy is available from our school office.

If you would like to know more about our school board please contact one of our current board members or myself. We are looking forward to welcoming new members to our school board next year.

St Vincent De Paul  Conference-Moorabbin

The St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia has more than 60,000 members and volunteers, who work hard to assist people in need and combat social injustice across Australia. Internationally, the Society operates in 153 countries and has over 800,000 members.

Each year our school supports our local St Vincent De Paul Conference with their Christmas Appeal. This year, times have been particularly tough for many more families. St Vincent De Paul has asked our school community to support by purchasing gift cards from Woolworths or Coles for families in need, instead of the donation of food items.

Our school is asking families to donate a gold coin donation in turn for students wearing free dress on Tuesday 1 December. We will forward this onto St Vincent De Paul to purchase gift cards. If you would like to purchase and donate a Woolworths or Coles gift card as a family instead of a gold coin donation, you can send this along on the free dress day and we forward it onto St Vincent De Paul.  Thanks for your support.

YEAR 6 CELEBRATIONS 2020

We are all feeling for our students for this year experiencing the year unlike no other. In particular we acknowledge that our year 6 students and students in year 12 will not have quite the same celebrations marking their milestone years.

As we approach the end of the 2020 school year, it has been agreed upon by staff and students alike, that the Year 6s deserve two big days of celebration in light of the year that was.

YEAR 6s BIG DAY OUT

On Wednesday 9th December, the year 6 students will be heading to Luna Park for much fun and frivolity. This day will provide students with an opportunity to celebrate with friends and teachers as they near the end of their primary school education. Further details will be sent to Year 6 families this week.

YEAR 6s BIG DAY IN

One of the most significant events on the St Catherine’s calendar is our annual graduation dinner. This celebration provides our Year 6 School Community with the opportunity to come together to acknowledge our students and farewell them as they embark on the next chapter of their educational journey. 

 This year, COVID-19 and Government restrictions necessitates a different approach to the way we deliver this celebration and commemorate our wonderful Year 6s. As you would understand our CECV and government guidelines do not enable us to have parents onsite and gather in groups for our usual celebration.

 On Tuesday 15th December, we will celebrate our end of year graduation for the entire day. We will begin with a Year 6 liturgy in the church followed by games, food, music, a photo booth and a walk down memory lane. It will be a special day for all students involved and one they can celebrate with each other. The event, along with some additional add-ons will be recorded and shared with families via video the following afternoon. Further details about the day will also be sent to year 6 parents this week.

Please note -Tuesday 15th December will be our Year 6 students last day of primary education. They will finish the day in our school yard with a guard of honour, beginning around 3:20 p.m. Please note though that students requiring supervision on Wednesday 16th December may still come to school. 

Reminders

Due to our restrictions students are unable to drink from school drink fountains. It is important that students bring a drink bottle with them to school each day. Students will be able to refill their bottles throughout the day.

School start and finish times are now back to normal. School begins at 9:00am and finishes at 3:30pm. Classes begin the day with meditation, so it is important that all students are organised and ready to begin the day in class by 9:00am. Classrooms open at 8:45am to ensure students have enough time to prepare for the day.

Teachers are finding that many students are arriving at school late and tired. We encourage families to ensure students are getting adequate sleep and downtime during the week so as their focus at school is on school work.

SCHOOL CLOSURE DAY

Friday 27 November- There will be no school for students on this day. Staff will begin planning for 2021.