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Corpus Christi Chatter 13-21 Widford Street, Glenroy, 3046
Telephone: 9306 3062 Fax: 9306 2227
Email: [email protected] Chatter No. 17 Friday 26th October 2018
Dear Families and Friends,
2019 INTENTIONS
If your family intention for the 2019 school year (i.e. Returning, NOT Re-
turning, Unsure) have changed, please inform our school office as soon as
possible. We need this information to assist us form all class groups for
2019. Thank you for your continued cooperation.
Foundation Information Evening
Thank you to all families and staff who attended our 2019 Foundation Infor-mation Evening. Special thanks to Mrs D’Aprano, Mrs Pringipas, Miss Na-talie, Mrs Polastri, Mrs Hinss, Mrs Arians, Mrs Tamara, Mrs Biondi, Miss Sky, Mrs D’Elton and Mrs Demetriou for their presence and involvement.
2019 Foundation Orientation Days Wednesday 7th, 14th and 21st November - 9.30am/2.00pm
SCHOOL CLOSURE DAYS As part of Industrial Relations Agreement Teacher Professional Prac-tice requirements introduced in 2018, staff will be conducting a Report Writing day on Friday 2nd November. Children DO NOT attend school. Monday 5th November is our traditional pre Melbourne Cup Public holiday school closure granted by Fr Giang in appreciation of all our staff and their efforts throughout the year.
2019 FEES
As costs continue to increase in providing educational resources and facili-ties we have had to schedule a fee increase to meet the ongoing cost of providing Catholic Education in the Glenroy Parish. We have tried to keep the fee increase minimal (but realistic in meeting our financial needs) so as not to increase financial hardship on families. An overall $25 increase will be implemented for 2019. This is an average increase of 60 cents per week over the school year. Thank you for your continued cooperation and understanding.
FEE YEAR TUITION FEE FAMILY FEE 2019 $325 ($225 plus $105 Swimming Levy) per child $825 per family
Year 5-6 Camp will be held at Oasis Camp Mt Evelyn in May Cost $250 per child (TBC).
Please note that as swimming is now a compulsory requirement of the government for all schools, swimming costs have been included in our Tuition Fee. Swimming is no longer a separate fee. Healthcare Card holders are eligible to apply for the CSE allowance (currently $125 )which is deducted from Tuition Fee
We will restructure our payment schedule to enable families to budget for fees payment. Eg. Tuition Fee Week One of Term One, First Family Fee instalment commencement of Term 2 Second Instalment commencement of Term 3, Third Instalment commencement of Term 4
THANK YOU Thank you to Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Pty Ltd, for their generous donation of $140, nominated by Anna Giordano. (Anthony Year 6 and Olivia Year 3) These funds have contributed to-wards Robotic Resources which will be ongoing in 2019.
Congratulations Congratulations to Liam Cruse (3/4AJ) for qualifying to compete in the 800 metres, in the upcoming Victorian Pri-mary School Athletic State Championships for athletics. Well done and good luck!
LONG SERVICE LEAVE - Mrs Claire Waldron will be on Long Service Leave from Monday 3rd Decem-ber until the end of the school year. We wish Claire a relaxing and enjoyable break.
TERM FOUR
Monday 29th October
Year 6 Prayer Retreat day at Penola
2019 Foundation Orientation Days
Wednesday 7th, 14th, 21st
November 9.30am/2.00pm
School Closure Days Friday 2nd November
Teacher Professional Practice Report
Writing day
Monday 5th November
Tuesday 6th November
Melbourne Cup Public Holiday
Friday 9th November
Sacrament of Confirmation 7.00pm
Friday 16th November
5-6 cricket round robin
Friday 7th December 2019 Planning
Day/Class Organisation
SCHOOL CLOSURE
Tuesday 11th December
Year 6 Graduation 7.00pm
Tuesday 18th December
Carols Evening 7.00pm
2018 F-6 Swimming Program (Details to follow)
All children are required to attend swimming lessons unless a medical certificate is supplied.
As of 2018 Swimming is a compulsory part of the Victorian curriculum and schools are mandated to provide a comprehensive swimming program.
Swimming Program at Fawkner Leisure Centre Jukes Road Fawkner
Monday 10th December Thursday 13th December Tuesday 11th December Friday 14th December Wednesday 12th December Monday 17th December
From 2019 swimming fees will be included in our compulsory Student Tuition Fee.
Proposed 2019 CLASSROOM ORGANISATION
(unless significant increase/decrease in numbers)
3 x Foundation/1 Classes Mrs Deborah D’Aprano, Mrs Maria Pringipas, Miss Natalie Galletta
3 x Year 2/3 Classes Mrs Claire Waldron, Mrs Georgina Biondi, Mrs Susan Arians/Miss Rachel Gravenall
3 x Year 4/5 Classes Mrs Margaret James, Mr Patrick Sherlock, Mrs Simone Robson
2 x Year 6 Classes Mrs Michelle Smith, Mr Andrew Jones
We are currently in the process of organizing our class groupings for the 2019 school year.
It is vital that families who are leaving Corpus Christi advise us
immediately so we can plan accordingly.
Families will be notified of their child’s 2019 classroom teachers when they receive their child’s end of year report.
We are extremely fortunate at Corpus Christi Primary School to have a group of wonderfully talented, dedi-
cated and committed teachers and staff. We ask all children and parents to continue to support us through
your continued cooperation and positive attitude to learning.
The following criteria are used as a guideline for formulating class groupings.
1) Awareness of positive social/friendship groups.
2) Potential Behavioural/personality conflicts
3) Maturity/independent working ability
4) Gender Balance where possible
5) Level balance in multi-age groupings
6) Maximum two consecutive years with teacher
7) Academic balance
8) Parental involvement and support
9) Number of new arrivals / ESL /Children with special learning needs.
Community Board The Community Board is located beside the entrance to the First Aid Room. Please check
weekly for fun and exciting events happening in our local area.
Currently on the board is information on: Glenroy Neighbourhood House Chess
The Salvation Army “Our Christmas Gift, Concert Spectacular
COMMUNICATION: A reminder that if any parent has any concerns regarding their child (e.g. health,
academic, emotional, social, learning, expectations), please contact the relevant people/teacher to convey your concerns. We wish to foster open communication and trust. Please remember that teachers are responsible for children once the bell has been rung, so an appointment should be made to find a suitable time to meet. Teachers shouldn’t be approached to discuss concerns during class time. If you have a concern of a more gen-
RECESS & LUNCH TIME PICK UP: If you need to pick your child up between 11.00am - 11.30am or
1.00pm - 2.00pm for an appointment or family matter could you please do so before or after these times
as children are difficult to locate in the yard and classrooms are locked and bags are inaccessible.
“NO SHOW-LET US KNOW!” In light of recent changes to attendance guidelines following an incident late last year of a child hiding in their parent’s car all day, unbeknown to the parent, resulting in serious heat related injuries, we are continuing our current practice of contacting parents to ensure the safe arrival at school of all children, especially those children who walk or ride to school without adult supervision. If your child is absent from school we request you inform our School Office of their non-attendance by 9.00am on the day of absence using the following methods
Email Child’s name and class to: [email protected] OR Contact School Office 9306 3062 / 9306 3322 If your child is marked as absent on the daily roll and we have not been notified, we will contact families to ensure that children are still at home. Your assistance will ensure we don’t need to make time consuming or unnecessary phone calls. Children arriving after 9.00am must report to the School Office to obtain a late pass and have their at-tendance adjusted from absent to present. Thank you for your continued support and assistance. PLEASE ensure all current contact details are up to date. Home address, Email addresses, Home Phone Number, Work Phone Numbers, Mobile Phone Numbers.
ROAD SAFETY - (Thank you to all families who are following safe parking practices).
Children should always enter the car from the safety of the curb using the passenger side door.
Children should not walk onto the road to enter the car. Please ensure that children wear seatbelts at all times.
PLEASE do not DOUBLE Park in Widford Street when collecting/dropping off children. Moreland Council have advised they will be issuing parking fines.
A reminder to parents that parents and children should use the crossing in Cromwell St rather than walk out from between parked cars. Your assistance in ensuring your children follow correct safety procedures will help avoid a serious or even a fatal accident.
REMEMBER OUR CHILDREN ARE OUR MOST PRECIOUS GIFT.
Thank you to all families for your cooperation with using the Cromwell St, Widford St and Melbourne Ave Crossings, as well as not double parking in Widford Street. Much appreciated.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Thank you so much to the parents who put
their name down to help out with Corpus
Christi Garden Workshop on Fridays. If
any other families are interested in assisting
students with gardening, please come along
to the garden workshop on Fridays beginning
Today, 26th October from 11.30am - 1.00pm.
Mrs Waldron
2018 Sacramental Dates
Year 5 and 6 COMFIRMATION
Friday 9th November at 7.00pm in Corpus Christi Church.
Please pray for Our Confirmation Candidates and their families.
Martell ALCEDO Liam ALMONACID Amelia ARTIGA
Robert AYDIN Chloe BOBADILLA Georgia CARROLL
Riley D'AUGELLO Lucas Dl BENEDETTO Carol DSOUZA
Mia D'SOUZA Hope GREENSMITH Chloe HOCKSENAR
Eleesa Rose JOJI Annie JONES Xander LACSON
Ashmy MANJESH Kate MIFSUD Rhianna NGUYEN-JUICO
Tessa SHELLY Jacob TUOMY Evelyn WILLIE Antonia ZAGOLIN
Giulio ZAGOLIN Nevaeh BOYS Antonio BRIGANTE
Mia BULJUBASIC Yenuli DE SILVA Sanuka DE SILVA
Anthony GIORDANO Phoenix LUNAGBAS Princess LUMAGBAS
Joshua ROMEO Daniel METE Serena PECAR
Jerick SIMPSON Methika SINU JOY Sienna TYDELL
TERM FOUR WHOLE SCHOOL MASSES
Thursday 1st November 10.00am All
Saints Day
Friday 23rd November 10.00am Feast of Christ the King
Tuesday 18h December 10.00am
End of Year Mass
VCE PRAYERS
We pray for all students and their families preparing for VCE exams. Wishing them every success. May the Holy Spirit guide them.
St Vincent De Paul thank you letter
To Mrs Biondi and Corpus Christi Mini Vinnies, Thank you in gathering such a wonderful amount of tins and very good quality at that. Surely you are all God’s helpers; that through you all and your families God, once again proves that He is a God of plenty. We will include in each parcel a few tins to improve each parcel and surely the people receiving them will thank God for His generosity and glorify His Holy Name
Once again thanks to everyone who contributed and the fami-lies as well. Sincerely Frank Crisapulli
STEPHEN LUCARDIE PRINCIPAL
2018 TERM DATES
TERM 4 - Monday 8th October – Friday 21st December
Please note: Classes conclude 3.30pm on Wednesday 19th December
2018 Extend BEFORE and After School Care
ONLINE BOOKINGS: extend.com.au CALL OUR OFFICE: 1300 366 437
Weekly Recap:
Two weeks in before and after school care, we have worked very hard on our "Extend a Hand" pro-gram, Extend-a-Hand is a major social initiative that educates primary school children on the benefits of con-tributing to the wider community. the children learned about extending a hand to our hard-working farmers who have been suffering through one of the worst droughts in living memory. The children wrote very thoughtful letters to the farmers, we posted them last week, I hope these let-ters will bring a bit of joy to our struggling farmers! Next week is looking very exciting as well as we planned a variety of educational and fun activities that the children have requested!
Team Leader-Nina
Our Extend Superstar is: ChelseaThapa For being a good friend and always including others, Keep it up Chelsea!
What’s on next week:
Monday 29th
October: Tuesday 31st
October:
Art and craft: Pop art Craft: DIY Fans
Wednesday 1st
October: Thursday 2nd
October:
Science: Making Newtonian Fluid Sports Activity: Relay Race
Friday 3rd
October:
Cooking: Pancakes
ANNOUNCEMENT
All families requiring bookings for Before School and After School Care (existing and new families) must create a new account with LookedAfter. https://www.lookedafter.com
A MESSAGE FROM THE PARENTS & FRIENDS ASSOCIATION
LADIES NIGHT FUNDRAISER EVENT
There are still places for stall holders for our Ladies Night Fundraiser Event held on Friday 16th November 2018
from 6pm – 9pm. If you would like to hold a stall, please leave your details at the office and we will contact you
with further information. So far, the response has been overwhelming with 20 stalls booked and 2 food trucks –
Eat Cannoli (gluten free cannoli) and Stix (frozen cheesecake on a stick). This is a perfect opportunity for the
ladies to get together and enjoy a night out with their girl friends while shopping from a variety of businesses.
Just before Christmas – perfect timing!
Thank you from the Parents & Friends Association.
