From the Principal's Desk
Dear Parents/Carers,
I welcome everyone back to term 2 and the many joys it will bring to our community as we journey together in support of each other for the sake of the children. I am still reflecting deeply about the outcomes arising from our Listening Assembly held last Wednesday evening. The presence of so many parents and staff is an indication of how important this event was to our school community in planning our future goals.
I found the evening fun, thoughtful and engaging. I sensed a great spirituality present in the room. I was reminded of a sufi story (ancient wisdom tales that tease us into more sensible thinking) I once read about enlightenment:
A disciple asked the master what he had received from his experience of enlightenment.
“Did you become a saint?” inquired the disciple.
“No,” said the master.
“Did you discover the eternal truth?” inquired the disciple.
“No,” responded the master.
“Did you gain new insights into the sacred writings?”
“No,” the master replied.
“Then tell me master, what happened to you?” begged the disciple.
The master answered him: “I became awake.”
Spirituality is becoming awake to our true being. It is a way of living which comes to see and understand things as they really are. Spirituality challenges us to move beyond our self - absorption to be embraced by those around us and by God.
Whilst the evening gave us a new challenging list of initiatives to work towards as a community, the evening also reflected the meaning of christian community as we together promote our dreams about teaching, learning, witness, service and genuine respect for the other.
I will included a short summary of the outcomes from our Listening Assembly in the next newsletter.
Go gently,
Michael Reardon
Principal
Principal Awards
Congratulations to the following students who have recently received a Principal Award.
Thomas Foernges, Tobias Lloyd, Elliot Grech, Maya Gerloff, Edwin Costelloe, Massimo Raco, Madeline Saliba, Trae Perkins, Harper Portelli, Andrew Kontista, Giovanni Novella, Angelo Mercieca.
ANZAC Day March
A special thank you to the students, parents and staff who represented St Paul’s School at the ANZAC Day march. See the photos that reflect our community involvement and desire to acknowledge those who have fought for our country as well as those who have given their lives to keep us free as a nation.
Congratulations - Easter Bonnet Creations
Congratulation to Bianca (Year 6) who in the holidays attended a craft workshop at Bunnings where she made an Easter bonnet. The bonnets were displayed in store and customers voted for their favourite entry.
Bianca's Easter bonnet was voted the favourite in store and she received a $100 voucher for herself and a $200 voucher for the school.
Congratulations Bianca!
Upcoming Professional Learning for Staff
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Date |
Professional learning |
Staff |
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Monday 1 May |
Pedagogy and Practice |
Miss Amy Huska |
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Wednesday 3 May |
Supporting Student Wellbeing & Mental Health |
Mrs Deb Huxley |
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Friday 5 May |
Lamplighters |
Mrs Catherine Hatter Miss Kylie Xerri |
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Friday 5 May |
Diverse Learning Symposium |
Mrs Mel Waters Mrs Deb Huxley |
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Monday 8 May |
Religious Education Planning |
Mr Matthew Messina Miss Jackie Bazzi Miss Megan Price Mrs Lauren Cracknell Miss Amy Huska Mrs Grace Barillaro |
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Tuesday 16 May |
K - 2 Mathematics Syllabus |
Mrs Sheereen Brunetta Mrs Donna Rae Mrs Catherine Hatter Miss Ana Kristo Miss Megan Price |
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Wednesday 17 May |
K - 2 Mathematics Syllabus |
Mrs Sheereen Brunetta Mrs Donna Rae Mrs Amy Vella Miss Jackie Bazzi Mrs Grace Barillaro Mrs Lauren Cracknell Miss Lisa Young |
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Thursday 18 May |
Teaching reading strategies at St Paul’s |
Mrs Angela Mourinho Mrs Grace Barillaro Mr Matthew Messina Miss Jackie Bazzi |
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Friday 19 May |
Teacher Librarian Network Day |
Mrs Belinda Williams |
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Tuesday 23 May |
WEN Teacher Contact Day |
Mrs Kristen King |
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Wednesday 24 May |
System Professional learning Day 3 |
Mr Michael Reardon Mrs Maria Debrincat |
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Thursday 25 May |
System Professional learning Day 4 |
Mr Michael Reardon Mrs Sheereen Brunetta |
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Friday 26 May |
K - 2 English Advisor Day |
Mrs Sheereen Brunetta Mrs Donna Rae |
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Tuesday 6 June |
Alight for the World |
Miss Amy Huska |
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Wednesday 7 June |
Teaching Reading Strategies at St Paul’s |
Mrs Angela Mourinho Mrs Amy Vella Miss Amy Huska Miss Rachel Daffara |
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Friday 9 June |
K - 2 Mathematics Advisor Day |
Mrs Sheereen Brunetta Mrs Donna Rae |
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Tuesday 13 June |
K - 2 English Syllabus Professional Learning |
Mrs Sheereen Brunetta Mrs Donna Rae Mrs Catherine Hatter Miss Megan Price Miss Ana Kristo |
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Wednesday 14 June |
K - 2 English Syllabus Professional Learning |
Mrs Sheereen Brunetta Mrs Donna Rae Mrs Amy Vella Mrs Grace Barillaro Miss Jackie Bazzi Mrs Lauren Cracknell Mrs Deb Clancy Miss Lisa Young |
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Friday 23 June |
Lifecycle of Employment Relationship |
Mrs Sheereen Brunetta |
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Tuesday 27 June |
Religious Educator Coordinator Network Day |
Mrs Maria Debrincat |