St Timothy's School Vermont

Term 1 Week 6 Friday 11th March 2022

All students at St Timothy's School have the right to feel safe. The care, safety and wellbeing of children and young people is the responsibility of all within our school. 


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Labour Day Long Weekend

Wishing everyone a HAPPY LABOUR DAY weekend.

Just a reminder there will be NO SCHOOL on Monday as we all celebrate our Moomba Long Weekend in recognition of Labour Day:

8 Hours of Work - 8 Hours of Recreation and 8 hours of Sleep

Enjoy!

Reconciliation

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Tuesday 5th April 2022.

6:30pm

Guests are welcome - Proof of Vaccination required

Masks Compulsory

Parent Teacher Interviews

Our Parent-Teacher Interviews are scheduled for Monday March 28th.  Please book a time with your child's teacher. Early birds get the time of preference. If you are unable to attend on this date we strongly encourage making an alternate time. Teachers are looking forward to being able to conduct face-to-face meetings with parents, and are excited to be able to share with you, your child's strengths and challenges. 

Bookings can be made by using the link: www.schoolinterviews.com.au  and enter the event code f422u (or use a QR code).  

Holy Week

We are planning to return to having guests attend our Holy Week Celebrations. At this stage the Holy Week Re-enactment story will be on Thursday 7th April.  Classes will tell the story of Palm Sunday, Washing of the Feet and The Last Supper & Good Friday. Time to be confirmed in next few weeks, The Resurrection ( Easter Sunday) will be celebrated upon return.

ATHLETICS SPORTS DAY & PICNIC

School Sports & Picnic will be held on FRIDAY 25th March beginning at 5pm. here: 

The evening will be very much about FUN & SOCIAL connections.

Competitive and non- competitive  activities for both children and their extended family.

This community events has always  been fabulous fun for children and adults. Keep your fingers crossed that after a two year 'child only' event due to COVID restrictions that we can finally return  to a family celebration!  See you on oval at 4:45 for a 5pm start!

InterSchool Athletics

At this point in time, we are still intending for our children to attend with 3 other schools InterSchool Athletics Sports. However a final decision will be made closer to the event as COVID numbers are rising in the area, particularly with siblings in local Secondary Schools. If I am not satisfied that we are able to attend without significant risks, then the day will be postponed or cancelled. We naturally have to consider the impact on all participating schools.

Harmony Day

Financial Assistance

Every Victorian child should have access to the world of learning opportunities that exist beyond the classroom. The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund will ensure that no student will miss out on the opportunity to join their classmates for important, educational and fun activities.

 School camps provide children with inspiring experiences in the great outdoors, excursions encourage a deeper understanding of how the world works and sports teach teamwork, discipline and leadership. All are part of a healthy curriculum.

CSEF will be provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities.

If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. The allowance will be paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions, or sporting activities for the benefit of your child.

 The annual CSEF amount per student will be:

  • $125 for primary school students
  • $225 for secondary school students.

    • How to Apply

    Complete the  CSEF application form that was sent home today and return to Gail in the office. 

    For more information about the CSEF visit https://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/Pages/csef.aspx

    School Photos

    Photo day will be

    Friday 18th March

    Full Summer Uniform is required. 

    Please ensure  appropriate school shoes and socks are worn and that children bring their school windcheater. Long hair must be tied back. Thank you.

    Catholic Education Week 2022

    Although the year has just started we are already looking ahead to 2023 and  sharing the good news  about Catholic Schools. Our Social Media pages highlight lots of the Learning Experiences that happen at St Timothy's. Hopefully these can help spread the word about our wonderful school and community. We are open for enrolments for 2023, so please spread the news and invite families you might know with Pre School children to 'BOOK A TOUR' to see why St Timothy's is  'A GREAT PLACE TO BE!'

    During Catholic Education Week we celebrate not only our wonderful school but all that our Catholic Schools and Parishes have to offer families.

    Catholic Education Week 

    St Timothy's School

    St Timothy's first SAC ( School Advisory Council) Meeting for 2022 is Tuesday 15th March

    Council Members: Fr Gerard, Anne Maree Jones, Shane Griffin (Parish), Mary Italiano (Parish), Carly Corcoran ( Parent) , Tina Psathas (Parent)  & Staff Members.

     St Timothy's School is a school that operates with the consent of the Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne and is operated and governed by Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS), where formation and education are based on the mission of Jesus and where the teachers are faithful in their witness to and service of that mission.

    Purpose of the School Advisory Council

    The board of MACS has responsibility for the strategic direction and oversight of the operation and management of MACS schools, including St Timothy's School. Clear lines of authority, reporting and delegation from the MACS board through the Executive Director delegate the day-to-day operational management of St Timothy's School to its principal.

    The School Advisory Council provides a crucial point of connection between the wider school community and school leaders. While the School Advisory Council does not have governance responsibility or decision-making authority, it supports the principal and school leadership and provides an important connection to the parish.

    The School Advisory Council’s role, supports the overall governance of MACS schools as it ‘is to give consideration to, and advice on, important school matters in order to support the principal and the strategic interest of the school’

    Role of the School Advisory Council -Advisory in nature

    The School Advisory Council provides a forum for discussion and discernment, where parent voice and community perspective are available to inform and support the decisions made by the principal and parish priest as the custodian of mission for the good of school and parish where students’ wellbeing and outcomes are paramount.

    It is important that School Advisory Council members understand that their primary role is to provide assistance and advice on school matters to support the principal in their leadership role. School Advisory Councils do not have a legal identity and do not become involved in the day-to-day management of the school.

    The MACS board, as the governing body of MACS schools, is responsible for the common good of Catholic education in MACS schools in the Archdiocese, and thus is ultimately responsible for making any decision about the establishment of a council and its arrangements.   

    SAC - Expression of Interest

    At the request of the Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) board – our governing body, St Timothy's is re-establishing a School Advisory Council to support the principal, parish priest and leadership team of the school.

    While no particular expertise is required, the school seeks people with a range of diverse skill sets to best advise the principal, united by a desire to provide the best possible education for our students.

    A balanced membership with parent voice on the School Advisory Council is well-placed to advise the principal about important matters, particularly those related to the school’s mission and students’ success.

    The needs of the council will be given priority in terms of ensuring a balance of gender, cultural diversity and skill sets.

    Therefore, we are calling on you to express your interest in being part of the School Advisory Council. If you are a member of the parish or have children in the school and wish to be part of this exciting development, we would welcome your application in writing to Anne Maree Jones by  8th April.

    Rapid Antigen Test

    Yesterday we sent our next 2 week batch of RATS (Rapid Antigen Testing)  to families. There is a rise again in cases in the local community. We ask that all children and staff complete the test twice a week. Again, thank you for supporting us by testing your children.

    Masks - At this stage children Year 3 and all adults must continue to wear masks inside. 

    All Adults & Year 3- 6 Children- Please Wear Inside Buildings

    Make Sure You Sanitise Regularly

    St Timothy's Parish

    St Timothy's Parish Newsletter

    Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th March 2022 

    THIS IS MY SON - LISTEN TO HIM

    ‘Listen to him …!’ Lent is a season of seeking out and listening to the Lord. Every year on this Second Sunday, we read an account of the Transfiguration: a transforming spiritual encounter linking Jesus to the fulfilment of the Law and the Prophets. Here we see a foretaste of the glory of the Risen Christ: a vision of how our lives are transformed by the presence of Christ within us.

    The First Reading tells of a meeting between God and Abram. Through Abram’s faith, God makes an eternal covenant with the people of Israel. The Psalm is a song of longing and hope in the faith of the Lord: a call to prayer that encourages us to seek God’s light, guidance and strength. In the letter to the Philippians (Second Reading), we are entreated to be united in our faith. Christ will transfigure us.

    Week 2

    Community News

    ICY Pole FRIDAY - Lenten Fundraising

    Oscar, our Catholic Identity and Social Justice Leader has organised ICY POLE Fridays throughout Lent to raise money for Project Compassion.

    A gold coin donation for an icy pole which will be available at play and lunch time. Thank you for supporting this fundraiser. 

    DONATIONS WANTED

    Parents and Friends

    Hot Cross Buns Order Form

    Emmaus College

    Sion College

    Our Lady of Sion

    Term 1 Dates

    Monday 14th March : Labour Day Long Weekend

    Tuesday 15th March :  Emmaus visit.

    Friday 18th March : School Photos ( Full Summer Uniform)

    Friday 25th March  : School Athletics Sports & Picnic 

    Monday  28th March: Parent Teacher Interviews

    Tuesday 29th March : InterSchool Athletics Sports

    Tuesday 5th April: Sacrament of Reconciliation

    Thursday  7th April : Holy Week Celebrations

    Friday 8th April : School Closure Day ( Religious Education)



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