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Newsletter 2 - Term 1 - Week 5
2nd March 2023
Website: www.stgtraralgon.catholic.edu.au
Principal: Mrs. Michelle Charlton
Email: principal@stgtraralgon.catholic.edu.au
Dear Parents, Guardians and Carers,
Once again I would like to thank you for your understanding last week in regards to our lack of phones and water. We appreciate in particular Friday was tricky and we are very grateful for your support.
Drop Off and Pick Up Zone.
To ensure all of our children are kept safe, I would like to take this opportunity to remind people of how this area works.
If using this designated yellow drop off zone children are expected to exit the car from the left hand side directly on to the curb. Bags should be in the car with the children. Children should not be opening boots and getting bags out as this puts them in harm's way if a car behind them was to not stop or the driver was to accidentally put their foot on the accelerator.
Ensure children exit the car once you have entered the designated drop off area. We have children exiting and entering cars back at the disabled car parks or earlier which is also putting them potentially in harm's way.
To ensure the traffic flows once your children have exited your car safely please pull out into the first through lane.
If you need to access bags from the boot, we ask that you please park. Please then use the footpath and zebra crossing to get to Gate B for access to the school grounds.
NAPLAN FOR YEAR 3s AND YEAR 5s
This year NAPLAN is occurring from March 15th through to March 27th. It is an online assessment that occurs nationally each year for grades 3, 5, 7 and 9. Each child that sits these tests receives a copy of their results measuring where they sit against the State and National grade level cohort. The school uses the data from this testing to measure teacher impact and inform future planning.
NAPLAN is a national literacy and numeracy assessment that students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 sit each year. It is the only national assessment all Australian students have the opportunity to undertake. NAPLAN information for parents and carers brochure is available on the VCAA website. It is available in a range of languages.
https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/assessment/f-10assessment/naplan/Pages/parents/index.aspx
Parent/Teacher Interviews
Bookings are now open via PAM for our upcoming Parent/Teacher interviews to be held on Monday 20th & Tuesday 21st March from 3.30-6.00pm.
Assembly
This coming Monday 6th March we will be holding our special Aussie of the Month Assembly at 9am in the courtyard. All parents are welcome to attend.
Grade 3-6 Assembly will be held at 2.40pm in the hall on the same day.
Kind Regards
Michelle Charlton
On Tuesday 21st of February our School Captains Anna, Aliza, Harry and Nate attended a liturgy celebrated by Bishop Greg at Lavalla Catholic College to celebrate the Launch of Project Compassion 2023.
School Newsletter - Sports Report March 2023
Division Swimming Championships:
On Wednesday 8th of March 17 swimmers from St Gabriel's will compete in the Division Championship to be held at the Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre in Traralgon. The first event is scheduled for 10.00am and the program should be completed by 1.00pm. Parents are most welcome to attend and if any parents are able to assist with timekeeping on the day this would be greatly appreciated and if you could please let Mr Hogan know prior to the event. On behalf of the school I would like to congratulate all the swimmers competing next week in the Division Championship.
Netball Registrations -
St Gabriel’s netball club is excited to continue its partnership with Traralgon netball association in 2023 in the upcoming winter competition. Registration forms can be found at the front office at the school or Mr Hogan’s office. For further details please contact Erin Marsham the SGNC President of the club.
Sporting School Grant - Term 1 (Netball)
Our school has received funding through the Australian Government Initiative - Sporting Schools Grant and this term the students will be involved in Netball Clinics scheduled for the 1st, 2nd, 29th and 30th March. Yesterday the students were taught the correct techniques of chest and shoulder passing. I would like to thank Leanne Bland from Netball Victoria for coordinating the clinics on the scheduled days at St Gabriel’s.
Senior School Athletics Carnival - Change of Date friday 17th March
The senior school athletics carnival will now be held on Friday 17th March at Harold Preston Park and the backup date is scheduled for Wednesday 22nd March. I apologise for any inconvenience for the change of date. The District Athletics is scheduled for Tuesday 28th of March to also be held at Harold Preston Park. I would like to thank the senior staff who have been preparing the students for this event. I would also like parental assistance on the day of the carnival. I will need parents to assist on the day of setting up the gazebos at 7.45am and I will need assistance with timekeeping of the running events that are scheduled from 9.45am onwards. I will also require assistance with other duties on the day. If any parents are available on the day please email me on dhogan@stgtraralgon.catholic.edu.au and let me know of what time you can assist and how long you can assist for. Your support is required for the smooth running of this event. I look forward to receiving your support again.
Tennis - TDPSSA District Tennis Competition Wednesday 22nd March
To any interested parent in nominating your child to participate in a Primary School District Tennis event to be held at the Traralgon Tennis Club on Wednesday 22nd March please contact Mr Hogan for details on his email address dhogan@stgtraralgon.catholic.edu.au
The students must be in Yrs 3-6 to enter this competition. Graham Charlton from the Traralgon tennis club will be coordinating this event.
Sporting Calendar Dates for 2023.
|
Swimming |
Day: |
Date: |
Venue: |
Time: |
|
School - Swim Trials |
Tuesday |
7th February |
Ford Swim Centre |
10am-12.00 |
|
District |
Tuesday |
14th February |
GRAC, Traralgon |
9.30-1.00 |
|
Division |
Wednesday |
8th March |
GRAC, Traralgon |
9.30 - 1.00 |
|
Region |
Thursday |
16th March |
Sale Aqua Energy |
9.00-1.00 |
|
State |
Friday |
28th April |
Melbourne Aquatic Centre |
9.00-3.00 |
|
Athletics |
Day: |
Date: |
Venue: |
Time: |
|
School (Seniors) |
Friday Back up Date |
17th March 22nd March |
Harold Preston Park |
9.00-2.30 |
|
District |
Tuesday |
28th March |
Harold Preston Park |
8.30-2.30 |
|
Division |
Wednesday |
13th September |
Newborough |
8.30-2.30 |
|
Region |
Tuesday |
10th October |
Newborough |
8.30 - 2.30 |
|
State |
Wednesday |
1st November |
Melbourne |
9.00- 3.00 |
|
Cross Country |
Day |
Date |
Venue |
Time |
|
School |
Tues, Wed,Thur |
4th,5th,6th April |
St Gabriel’s |
10.40-11.10 |
|
District |
Friday |
2nd May |
Agnes Brereton Park |
9.00-12.30 |
|
Division |
Wednesday |
17th May |
Churchill |
9.30-12.30 |
|
Region |
Thursday |
1st June |
Warragul |
9.30-2.00 |
|
State |
Thursday |
13th July |
Melbourne |
9.00-2.00 |
Tennis - Scott Mildenhall
Please refer to the Advertisement on Pax Hill Tennis Club
If you have any sporting news of an individual or a team please email me at: dhogan@stgtraralgon.catholic.edu.au
Please include photos if you can.
Greatly appreciated Damian Hogan.
St. Gabriel’s Class Awards - Week 3, Term 1, 2023
|
Student |
Awarded for….. |
|
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Prep Blue |
Elliana Stockdale |
For her positive attitude and enthusiasm towards her learning! |
|
Prep Green |
Louis Zygarlicki |
For being a wonderful peacemaker in our prep community. |
|
Prep Red |
Zara Smith |
For always trying her best and having a positive attitude towards school. Well done! |
|
Year 1 Blue |
Dustin Murphy |
For the enthusiasm he shows towards all his learning and the creativity he shows when solving problems. Fabulous effort Dustin! |
|
Year 1 Green |
Charu Bifin |
For being a kind and gentle friend who tries her best in all she says and does. |
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Year 1 Red |
Max De Luca |
For making such a positive start in 1 Red. |
|
Year 2 Blue |
Patrick McQuillen |
For being such a dedicated and hardworking learner in our class. |
|
Year 2 Green |
Jovi Witts |
For making such a wonderful start to the school year. You are an enthusiastic worker and helpful, kind team member of 2 Green. |
|
Year 2 Red |
Ava Thome |
For your insightful contributions to class discussions and for being a caring and supportive class member. |
|
Year 3 Blue |
Eva Djudurovic |
For having a positive attitude to her learning and showing initiative. |
|
Year 3 Green |
Matthew Edebohls |
For constantly displaying the qualities of a friendly, enthusiastic and dedicated learner. An amazing start to Year 3! |
|
Year 3 Red |
Hope Powlesland |
For always working hard to achieve your learning goals. Incredible work Hope! |
|
Year 4 Blue |
Leila Carpinteri |
For always trying your best and contributing to class discussions. What a fantastic start in your new school Leila! |
|
Year 4 Green |
Hollie Jennings |
Hollie has made a positive start as a new member of the St Gabriel’s community. |
|
Year 4 Red |
Portia Weaver |
For being a hardworking and helpful member of our class. Thank you! |
|
Year 5 Blue |
Lily Peterson |
For her resilience and her constant hard work. Thank you for being a kind and respectful member of 5 blue. |
|
Year 5 Green |
Nixon Tomholt |
For approaching all learning with great focus, diligence and a drive to achieve and succeed. Your hard work has not gone unnoticed. Exceptional start to Year 5 Nixon! |
|
Year 5 Red |
Zak Canty |
For the wonderful start he has made to Year Five, demonstrating great determination and perseverance in his learning, and having the confidence to try new things! Amazing Zak! |
|
Year 6 Blue |
Hayley Sayers |
For being such a happy, helpful, determined and hardworking student in Year 6 Blue. Keep up the amazing work Hayley! |
|
Year 6 Green |
Ceili Coulthard |
For having a growth mindset and always displaying a positive and enthusiastic attitude in all areas of her learning. Well done Ceili! |
|
Year 6 Red |
Pip Ruane |
For an inspirational, organised and focused start to Year 6 and her determined, positive approach in Maths. You are truly amazing Pip! |
|
Italian |
Henry Mendez 4 Green |
For the great start to 2023 in Italian. Grazie for being focussed and for your participation in all activities. BRAVO! |
|
PE |
Leighton Boyes 3 Green |
For displaying wonderful balance and technique whilst performing the high jump inside the stadium. |
|
Performing Arts |
Piper Hazelman 2 Green |
For her marvellous dance moves, well done Piper. |
|
STEM |
Brody Balcombe Matters |
For his great work on exploring the effects of friction with different materials |
|
Visual Arts |
Kisa Ashton |
For the excellent effort and concentration, she put into her Tim Burton inspired self-portrait plan. Well done! |
St. Gabriel’s Class Awards - Week 4, Term 1, 2023
|
Student |
Awarded for….. |
|
|
Prep Blue |
Hasrat Rai Charlie Phillips |
For always trying her best in her learning. For always having a positive attitude towards his learning. |
|
Prep Green |
Malcolm McIntyre Grace Cowlishaw |
For being such a positive, happy friend in our prep community.
For being a gentle and kind peacemaker in our prep community. |
|
Prep Red |
Bodhi Ferguson Dustin Sim |
For showing more confidence and resilience at school. Super Proud of You!
For showing more confidence and resilience at school. Super Proud of You! |
|
Year 1 Blue |
Ashton Fenech Stevie-Marie Marino |
For always being one of the first people ready and focussed on his learning. Magnificent effort Ashton! For being a wonderful helper and leader in 1 Blue. Keep it up! |
|
Year 1 Green |
Amelia Giddens Hugo Yu |
For always trying her best and being a kind and considerate friend to all.
For being a happy and bubbly member of our team who is always ready for fun. |
|
Year 1 Red |
Zahli Inglis |
For always being a helpful, kind and considerate member of our class. |
|
Year 2 Blue |
Evie Meall Jake Alimpic |
For her effort and determination to complete her recount writing.
For his determined efforts with trying to improve his recount writing by adding more detail. |
|
Year 2 Green |
Gus Ford Quinn Snow |
For being a happy, kind and gentle friend to all and working cooperatively with others in 2 Green. Well done! For having such a great attitude to school and learning. Quinn, you give your best in everything and with a smile on your face. Well done! |
|
Year 2 Red |
Oliver Zammit Armie Grimes |
For the kind hearted and caring things that you do for your classmates. Asking for help in Maths and being able to represent 2 and 3 digit numbers using an abacus. |
|
Italian |
Addison Cox 1 Blue |
For being attentive, co-operative and focussed in Italian lesson lessons. BRAVA! |
|
PE |
Ella Edebohls Prep Green |
For displaying great enthusiasm and enjoyment in P.E. and displaying excellent throwing skills with a tennis ball. |
|
Performing Arts |
Saylor Appleton |
For her excellent facial expressions and mime actions. Well done Saylor! |
|
Visual Arts |
Bodhi Ferguson Prep Red |
For being an excellent listener and for following instructions carefully in our art sessions. Well done Bohdi! |
Signing children in and out of school and Absentee notifications
If your child needs to leave early, or has an appointment, then parents must sign them out and back in when they return. A note is to be supplied to the classroom teacher so that they are aware of why the child is leaving and they can then record the absence. Alternatively this can be entered as PNA via PAM.
If your child is unwell, to speed up their recovery we recommend keeping your child at home until they are fully recovered.
Absentee notifications can be entered via PAM up to seven days, if you will be away longer that this you will be required to contact the office on 5174 5515.
Please note all absentee notifications must be completed via a Parent Notified Absence in PAM prior to 9.30am. If we have not received notification you will be sent a message via SMS with regards to your student/s being absent for the day you will need to phone the admin office on 5174 5515 to advise the reason why the student is absent as this is a legal requirement.
Student Lunches
St Gabriel's Uniform Shop
The St. Gabriel's Uniform shop operates Tuesday 8.15am - 9.30am and Thursday from 2pm - 4pm. Order forms are available at the school office if you are unable to attend the uniform shop during these times.
The Uniform Shop is located at the rear of the school hall off the hall foyer.
Working With Children Check
If you have recently updated your WWCC please provide a copy of your new card to the office at your earliest convenience.
If you are a volunteer providing your valued service to St Gabriel's please ensure that we have a current up to date card on file.
