2021, Term 1, Week 10 Newsletter

Principal's Message

Dear Parents and Carers,

Project Compassion 

On Tuesday our students participated in “Dress as your Hero” day as part of this year’s Project Compassion fundraiser. This is a way that our school community contributes, through Caritas Australia, to people who are less fortunate than ourselves. This year the students have learnt about some children in Bangladesh who project compassion are supporting. Here is a short video that many students have watched in class recently This year we raised $244 to contribute project compassion, a fantastic achievement! Congratulations. 

SWPBS feedback

We are extremely proud of our students for their response to our SWPBS program launch this term. The concept has been embraced by, students, teachers, LSOs, administration and our parents and carers. It has been amazing to hear us all using the common language of Respect, Responsibility and Safety. A truly amazing achievement and we look forward to taking this even further in the terms and years to come. 

Easter Raffle

Today we drew our Easter Raffle at assembly. The raffle was coordinated by Mrs Kim Hedger. Kim does a sensational job preparing this each year and was this year very proud to announce that we raised in excess of $600! We thank the St Pat’s and the wider community for supporting this event and congratulate our lucky winners.

The prize winners were:

1st The Hand family

2nd Ella Lumsden

3rd Angela Andriessen

4th Amber Hallowell

Term 1 Achievements

Term 1 has been an incredibly busy term in which we have managed to achieve a huge amount! I would like to thank our students, parents and carers, staff and community for being part of this journey with us. Here is a list of things we have achieved or participated in this term. SWPBS launch, First Day liturgy and assembly, Masquerade Party, Family Picnic, School Sports Day, St, Patrick’s Day, Green Faces, Chromebook program, Learning Walks, Community conversation, Parents and Friends meetings, SAC meetings, Peter Varley Athletics training, Hockey clinics, parent-teacher interviews, Tennis, Swimming, Emmanuel transition visits, Bully no way day, AFL clinic, Easter Liturgy, Easter Raffle and we’ve got new chooks! Wow, what a lot - I hope everyone enjoys a restful term break. 

Have a Safe and Happy Easter,

Kind regards,

Nick Murrell

Principal

Students of the Week

PEACE LOVE RESPECT AWARD:  Beau Porter

Beau Porter for demonstrating respectful, responsible and safe behaviour at school.  Beau regularly collects sports equipment left out during before school play, recess and lunch.  His responsible and respectful behaviour ensures our sports equipment is looked after so it can be enjoyed by everyone.  This behaviour also keeps everyone safe so they don’t trip over sports equipment left lying around.  Congratulations Beau.    

Room 3: Hudson Smits for the way he demonstrates responsible behaviour inside the classroom and outside in the yard. He helps others to get back on track to complete their best work and will always lend a helping hand when needed. Well done Hudson!

Charlotte Wright for the respectful way she shows initiative in her learning space. She is organised and always keeps her space clean and tidy. Charlotte takes pride in completing her work to a high standard and always tries her best. Keep up the great work Charlotte!

Room 4: Savannah Wood- for being respectful towards all adults and peers, always waiting her turn and not speaking over others. Savannah offers help whenever it is needed both inside and outside the classroom. She uses her initiative and is very thoughtful in the way she treats others. Well done Savannah!

Tayla Milwood-for being a responsible student who strives to do her best at all times. She is keen and eager to learn in the classroom, often sharing her knowledge in group discussions and asking questions to improve her knowledge or when she doesn’t understand something. Tayla is organised in her learning tasks and often helps others. Keep up the great work Tayla!

Room 5: Esther Gleeson for working respectfully and responsibly and acting safely in the classroom for the entire term. Esther, I love the way you have a go at every task and always do your very best. Congratulations.

Ellie Dobson  for working respectfully and responsibly and acting safely in the classroom for the entire term. Ellie, I love that you are always willing to help others with their tasks and that you set a good example of how to work well, and still have fun. Congratulations.

Room 7: Diesel Watson for showing resilience when tasks get challenging. Diesel is being responsible for his work in class by trying to do his best. He is asking his teachers and classmates for instruction when he is unclear. Keep up this great effort Diesel.

Eilish Auld for recognising her learning strengths and using them to help her overcome challenging tasks both in the classroom and at home. Eilish has allowed her creativity and artistic flare to shine through her character

Hall:  Chloe Gleeson for an excellent term of completing work tasks and working positively with her peers, always demonstrating respectful, responsible and safe behaviour. Well done Chloe!

Isabella Shanahan for being responsible and organised in learning tasks, asking questions to improve her understanding and working hard to do her best. Well done Isabella! 

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday to Edmund McMahon, Zoe Dobson, Isla Dobson and Mr Murrell who are celebrating a birthday over the holidays.

Important Term 2 Dates

Term 2 Commencement Date

Term 2 commences on Monday, April 19th. Foundation students will attend school 5 days a week from the beginning of Term 2. 

Confirmation Info Session Wednesday 28th April 5.30 pm

Koroit Irish Festival Friday 30th of April - Sunday 2nd of May

Closure Days Thursday 20th and Friday 21st of May

Confirmation Sacrament Sunday 23rd May 10.30 am

School Leaders in the News!

Congratulations to this year's school leaders. Today they appeared in the Warrnambool Standard as part of the 2021 School Leaders feature. Grab your copy today!

2021 Sacramental Program

Please see the attached letter explaining the 2021 Sacramental Program. There will be an enrolment form sent home in Term 2 Week 1 for parents/carers to complete if you wish your child/ren to be part of the Sacramental Program this year. If you have any questions please email Darren Lloyd dlloyd@spkoroit.catholic.edu.au 

Sports Report

Parents & Friends

Irish Festival
30th April - 1st May 2021
Please refer to the flyer below. Contact Amy Perry on 0407 558 895 or Tammy Langdon 0428 466 129 with any queries (See below and there are also paper copies available in the school foyer).

Update: We have sold out of our Baked Potatoes and Irish Stew that was pre-sold via the Koroit Irish Festival website. Yay!

Parents and Friends Catering:

Recently we have catered for the school staff training day held last week and Tuesday we catered for a partnership with Jersey Australia, Fonterra and Safe Ag Systems for a Safe farming information session, we provided morning tea and lunch (see photos below).

The way catering works is when the P & F have a request for catering, for example a funeral wake, we ask families that have nominated to help with catering to assist with the event, either by providing goods they have stated they can make e.g. sandwiches or purchase grocery eg a packet of party pies, milk or bread etc.

If you have indicated you can help at events you may be asked if you can help with serving or food preparation. If you are on the list and get asked to help you can say no if asked. On average you might be called upon 6 times a year.

Every contribution is claimable from the school levy. If you would like to be involved with helping cater for events the P & F please fill out the form attached or text 0428 466 129. You don’t have to have won a ‘Chef’s Hat Award’ to be part of catering. Catering raises great funds external of the school. So please think about joining the Catering Team.

P&F Updates

Second-Hand Uniforms:
In preparation for the upcoming change to Winter Uniform, a reminder from Kim that she has plenty of good quality items available in a range of sizes. Donations of uniform items are also accepted. Contact Kim on 0418 510 249.

New Uniform Helpers:
A big thanks to Kristy Milward and Mel Lilley for offering to assist with helping out with the uniform co-ordination. Items are all listed on CDF pay and can be purchased using the app.

Upcoming Events with more information to come: Mother's Day, Pie Drive, Canteen Stocklist for Term 2, Movie Night and much more, we will keep you updated.

Parents & Friends Catering this week

Baking Ideas for the Irish Festival Cake Stall

School Photos 2021

As a school, we are in the process of confirming our school photo provider for 2021 and into the future. For many years our service provider has been MSP Photography's Frank Monger, however, last year we engaged with local photographer Glen Watson of Watson Photography, who was able to carry out our school photos on short notice due to COVID restrictions. I am seeking feedback from any interested parents or carers regarding the service and quality from both providers before we lock in our 2021 school photos. Please call Nick at school or email principal@spkoroit.catholic.edu.au with any feedback you may have. Thank you. 

Belfast Aquatics School Holiday Inflatables

KDK Parental First Aid Course

Looking Forward - Pastoral Planning

Kids art workshops school holidays. $45

Thursday 8th April 12.30 to 4.30 pm PAINTING- sunsets and sillouhettes

Monday 12th April 12.30 to 4.30pm PAINTING - leaves, trees and gum nuts 

Max 6 per class, held in private studio in Koroit by qualified / registered teacher.

Leisa McCosh 0408058301 

Opening of the Koroit Excercise Circuit