HAPPY FATHER’s DAY

I hope all dads had a wonderful day yesterday. Thank you to our Parents and Friends for organising the Father’s Day Stall last Friday. Lots of work to give our students the chance to buy something cool for Father’s Day. Thank you to Angie Leontaritis and Mel De Lucafor organising and to all the parents who assisted on the day. The following prayer was in our Parish Bulletin over the weekend.

We bring our dad to you,

O God, in prayer.

May the worries of his heart be eased.

May his work be meaningful and give him joy.

May his dad jokes be met with laughter

and the love of his family

be available to him.

May his support of his family

be met with appreciation,

gratitude and respect.

May he grow old surrounded by love.

And may he know that

as much as he loves his children,

he too is loved!!

Amen

ESMART WEEK - Information from Chris Joplin ICT Leader

This week is National eSmart Week which runs from the 1st-7th of September. National eSmart week aims to create an Australia that is free from cyber bullying, with digital citizens who know how to embrace the best technology can offer whilst being smart, safe and responsible online. 

At St. Peter’s we will be running cyber safety lessons this week as well as promoting being cyber smart to students across all year levels. 

This would be a great time to chat about cyber safety with your children at home. For more information on cyber safety you can visit these websites:

1. The Office of eSafety website - https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents
2. The Allanah and Madeline Foundation - https://www.esmart.org.au/
3. The National Centre against Bullying - https://www.ncab.org.au/

If you have any queries or concerns contact me at

cjoplin@spbentleigheast.catholic.edu.au 

FLORENCE STREET DROP OFF / PICK UP - Parking Inspectors and Police

Pick up time at Florence street continues to provide challenges. I have been contacted by a number of parents asking me to do something about the double parking, parents leaving cars, cars parked too close to the crossing and cars doing u turns in front of the no u turn sign. Unfortunately my authority does not extend to parking or driving matters. I know that the local council and local police will be monitoring Florence Street and imposing fines for parking or driving infractions. 

I do understand the frustrations. Particularly for families who live on the school side of Centre Road. A number of children in Year 3 and above have organised themselves to walk together from and to Centenary Park with families dropping off and picking up from there or at points in between. These students are well prepared by their families with the support of the school programs we run on stranger danger and safety and remain together. With nicer weather approaching this is an alternative that families may want to consider.

My greatest fear is that a child will be injured in what can sometimes be chaotic times straight after school. If children are injured as a result of illegal driving or parking I don’t think it can be called an accident.

PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS NEXT WEEK

Parent Teacher interviews will take place on Tuesday, 10th September. Students will be dismissed at 1:00pm and are required to be picked up at this time. OSHClub will be available from 1:00pm. A letter with all details has been emailed to families today. Bookings open at 6:00pm tomorrow, 3rd September. These interviews are optional. If you have had a recent meeting or Program Support meeting for your child you do not have to make a parent interview meeting time. The choice is yours. 

END OF TERM / BEGINNING OF TERM

The last day of school for Term Three will be Friday, 20th September with students dismissed at 2:30pm. OSHC club will be available from 2:30pm. Term 4 commences on Monday, 7th October.

CEMSIS

Last week you received a letter detailing a new survey we are using to gather data to continue to improve St Peter’s. Later this week we will send a letter to randomly selected families with a Pin Number. If you are one of the families to receive a letter I ask that you take the time to complete the survey. It is not a difficult survey and will have benefits for all our students.

All data gathered will assist us in guiding St Peter's improvement plans. There is a  short video about CEMSIS via the link below if you want more information.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAcMY5TQpmo&feature=youtu.be

CONGRATULATIONS DADS

Congratulations to all our Dads who competed in the annual Dad’s Football game on Saturday. A particular acknowledgement of Danny Maher (Riley 6SF) for initiating and continuing to organise this great day four years ago. It continues to build communities together and was enjoyed by many families. A full match report can be found below.

Battle of the Saints 2019

On Saturday the 31st August, after months of training every Sunday afternoon, the Dads of St. Peter’s and St. Paul’s played their 4th Annual Battle of the Saints’ Football Game. The game was played at Centenary Park in very windy conditions but that did not stop the demonstration of skills that even Bruce McAvaney would describe as “special”. The game was played in good spirits and both the players and the large crowd enjoyed the whole experience. It was awesome to see the families of St. Peter’s and St. Paul’s get together for such a wonderful community event.

When the final siren blew it was St. Peter’s who won the game with a score of 12.13. (85) to St. Paul’s 6.8. (44) This makes it three wins in a row for St. Peter’s after St. Paul’s won the first game.

This game doesn’t just happen and I would like to thank several people for their outstanding contributions to helping make the day run so smoothly. I would like to acknowledge the following people for their help and I apologise if I miss anyone. Chris Mathews for coaching on the day, Bryce Deledio our inspirational Captain. Mick Lance and Peter Andrinopoulos for being runners. Campbell James for an outstanding job umpiring with the assistance of Harrison Baum and Samuel Cross both running the boundary and Ash Fenton behind the goals. Anthony Lance from Southern Suburbs Physio for strapping and being our trainer. Vicki Durston and all the wonderful volunteers at St. Peter’s Junior Football Club. Lou and Steve James for the lollies and oranges, Phil Odlum for designing the logo, Rachel Matthews for an amazing banner for the players to run through and last but definitely not least Michael Hanney for giving the St. Peter’s Dads a very inspirational pre game address.

The Dad's Football Game is a fantastic community event and allows dads from the school to get to know each other and make great networks.

Well done to all the Dads who represented St. Peter’s. You made us all proud!

Danny Maher 

CONGRATULATIONS ISABELLE ATHERTON 4KD AND HER TEAM

One of our Year 4 students, Isabelle Atherton, asked if she could run a cake stall at the Dad’s Football Game to raise money for Camp Quality. With a group of friends, a donation from another Year 4 parent and an amazing family Isabelle had a very successful day.

A message from Isabelle

I am so pleased to announce that at the Camp Quality fundraiser at the St Peter's V St Pauls Dads’ Annual Football Match, $355 dollars was raised.

I am very thankful for all the people that helped support the stall.

I would like to especially thank the following people, Lucy and Olivia Monaghan, Sophie and Annabelle Chapman, Olivia Major, Archie Cannington and my sister Lauren.

I have enjoyed the experience so much and I am very glad I chose to do it.

I hope the money raised will help people and their families with cancer.

From Isabelle Atherton

NEW SOCCER GOALS

Thank you to the Parents and Friends for their donation to allow for the purchase of new Soccer Goals for the Casey play space. The children are very grateful.

NEW BOAT

Mr Hurst has tracked down a new boat to work on with a crew of volunteers during lunchtimes. We look forward to another successful transformation.

YEAR 1 EXCURSION TO IGA

On Tuesday, we walked to IGA. We went to IGA because we are learning about money. James' mum, Antonia's dad and Declan's mum came too. I bought a juicy apple and it tasted yummy!!

Maeve 1KG

IKG and 1BD walked to IGA. My dad came to help out. Do you know we are learning about money. I got a peach and it was fun! I paid for it and it cost $2.00.

Antonia 1KG

Out the door, across the playground, turn left, cross at the lights. We are here! I was jumping with excitement before I entered the IGA door. There were so many fruits. Crunchy carrots, bendy bananas, round juicy oranges and blue delicious blueberries. I bought a cruncy carrot and a bright red apple. Scrummy, yummy in my tummy!! It was a spectacular time! Thank you IGA.

Lulu 1CO

Hi Ho, Hi Ho, it's off to the shops we go. We walked past the playground across the road and through Baker's Delight. We're here!! I wanted to buy everything but sadly I couldn't. I got an apple and a banana. I waited to pay for it. Finally I did. It was $1.00 and 90c. Then we cut back through Baker's Delight. The food was delicious. Then we went through the playground. It was an extraordinary day!!

Jack 1CO

YEAR 3 IN SCHOOL ACTIVITY

Room on our Rock

Year 3 In School Activity - Thursday 15/8/2019

On the 15th of August , Meerkat Productions came to show us a play all about the book "Room on our Rock" by Kate and Jol Temple. Firstly, the characters introduced themselves as Sally the Seal, Sergio the Seal, Percy the Seagull and Stacey the Starfish. Sally had a rock as she was the leader, but she was scared to swim. Then, Sergio announced that he was holding a slow-motion swimming contest and took 4 volunteers from the crowd and whoosh! The race was on as the contestants went their way through swimming. Xavier Brodrick had won first and got to play the role of Boris, the baby seal. Sally was trying to help Stacey find a dressmaker for the Red Carpet Run of the Year but it would take 2 days and in 2 days, the show would be on. Suddenly, a thunderstorm hit and Sergio and Boris needed to find another rock. Then they found a rock with another seal. That seal was Sally, but she didn't let them on the rock. Sally immediately knew something was wrong and Sergio asked again. This time, Sally let Sergio and Boris on the rock. Then, they made Sally overcome her fear of swimming and taught her to finally swim. The lessons were:

1. There are 2 sides to every story.
2. Always include people who are feeling left out.
3. To make people feel happy when they are alone or sad.
4. To be a good friend and be helpful always.

St Peter’s Year 3 and Prep students went to an incursion about Room on our Rock. Room on our Rock was written by Kate & Jol Temple, illustrated by Terri Rose Baynton. The key themes of this book were empathy, sharing and immigration. The characters from the book “Room on our Rock” were named Sally the Seal, Percy the Seagull, Sergio the Seal and Boris the Seal. 

George Batzaxis - 3KM

On Thursday the 15th of August, Meerkat Productions came to our school to do a play about Room On Our Rock. The characters in the play were Percy, Sally, Boris, Stacey and Sergio. It was great fun. There were lots of songs and singing and dancing. The message in the play was to always share, be kind to others and when someone is alone go and play with them.  

Stephanie Nikias- 3KM

ST. PETER'S FETE - SAVE THE DATE

If anyone would be interested in coordinating a Stall for our Fete this year please contact either Jenni Lane on 0425 792 369 or Trish Ticca on 9575 0909.

If you own a Business and would like to donate a prize for the Loud Auction or sponsor the Fete financially please contact either Jenni or Trish at the above phone numbers. Any support would be very much appreciated. After a year's break let's get together to make this year's Fete a success!!

There will be a Fete Meeting on Monday, 9th September at 7.00pm in the McKenna Centre at St. Peter's Church for anyone interested in attending.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• PREP CONCERT - TONIGHT, MONDAY, 2ND SEPTEMBER - 6.00PM
• FATHER'S DAY BREAKFAST - FRIDAY, 6TH SEPTEMBER
• WALK/RIDE2 SCHOOL DAY - MONDAY, 9TH SEPTEMBER
• PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS - TUESDAY, 10TH SEPTEMBER - STUDENTS FINISH @ 1.00PM
• YEAR 1 EXCURSION TO WHITEHORSE CENTRE - THURSDAY, 12TH SEPTEMBER 
• YEAR 4 EXCURSION TO POLLY WOODSIDE - MONDAY, 16TH SEPTEMBER
• P & F MEETING - MONDAY, 16TH SEPTEMBER - 7.00PM
• P & F  SAUSAGE SIZZLE & FOOTY COLOURS DAY - TUESDAY, 17TH SEPTEMBER
• YEAR 5 CONCERT - TUESDAY, 17TH SEPTEMBER - 6.00PM
• YEAR 6 CONCERT - TUESDAY, 17TH SEPTEMBER - 7.00PM
• YEAR 2 EXCURSION TO SCIENCEWORKS - WEDNESDAY, 18TH SEPTEMBER
• END OF TERM MASS - FRIDAY, 20TH SEPTEMBER - 10.00AM
• END OF TERM 3 - STUDENTS FINISH @ 2.30PM

Congratulations to the following students on celebrating their Reconciliation: Xavier Brasacchio, Aaron Perera, Teegan Perera

Congratulations to the following students on celebrating their First Eucharist: Archer O'Connor, Sterling Cramer, Sophie Chapman, Isabelle Leong, Sabene Woods, Matilda Hoang and Julia Daff

Sometimes a video speaks a thousand words.

CAMP QUALITY SRC FUNDRAISER

We are pleased to announce that St Peter’s raised $1856.25 to donate to Camp Quality! Thank you so much to everyone in the St Peter’s Community for their generosity!

Mike from Camp Quality said “Thank you so much for the amazing work and generous support for Camp Quality. $1856.25 is out of this world, amazing! We really appreciate it!”

PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM- TERM 3

In Peer Support last week students participated in fun activities which improved their teamwork skills. This helped students to understand that the whole school needs to work together to build positive behaviours and to help those who are not experiencing good friendship. There are only a few more Peer Support sessions to go for 2019. In Week 10 (Friday 20^th September) we will be celebrating the end of Peer Support with some fun classroom activities. We will also be showing our support for R U OK? Day on this day by wearing something yellow to school – a ribbon, a scarf, a pair of socks.

BUCKET FILLER AWARD

At our last assembly, Charlotte King (6RD) was presented with the Bucket Filler Trophy. Charlotte was nominated for the reward because she is a great role model to others and always has a smile on her face. Well done Charlotte, what an amazing Bucket Filler you are!

RIDE/WALK2SCHOOL

Congratulations to the winners of the Junior and Senior Ride/Walk 2 School trophies….

Junior – 2GC

Senior – 5GM

Introducing Walk to School 2019…

In Term 4, St Peter’s will be joining hundreds of primary schools across Victoria for a fun month of walking, riding and scooting to and from school. By participating, we have a chance to win some great prizes!

Glen Eira City Council has partnered with VicHealth for Walk to School 2019 and is running an Active Schools competition for the duration of Walk to School Month.

Students will receive an Active Schools Walking Ticket at the start of Walk to School 2019. Each time students walk, ride or scoot to school, their parent/guardian is required to initial one of 10 stars. Once all 10 stars have been initialled, students should submit their ticket to the School Office to be entered into the competition to win a Fitbit! Students will receive a new ticket to keep on walking, riding or scooting to school throughout October.

Parents, don’t forget that part way is OK! You can drop your children off a few blocks from the entrance to the school and walk the rest of the way.

WELLBEING WARRIORS

Students got their dancing shoes on and joined in with Zumba during Wellbeing Warriors last week! Wellbeing Warriors will conclude for 2019 at the end of Term 3 – students have had a wonderful time this year participating in mindfulness colouring, yoga and many other fun activities. Namaste!

TERM 3 DATES TO NOTE

FATHER’S DAY BREAKFAST - FRIDAY, 6^th SEPTEMBER

SAUSAGE SIZZLE & FOOTY DAY - TUESDAY, 17^th SEPTEMBER

FATHER'S DAY STALL 

Thank you to Angie Leontaritis for co-ordinating the Father’s Day Stall this year and to all the volunteers who helped at the stall and with the set up.  The children had a great time finding the perfect gift for their Dad!

FATHER'S DAY BREAKFAST - Friday, 6th September 7.15 – 7.45am or

8 – 8.30am

SAUSAGE SIZZLE & FOOTY COLOURS DAY

An Order Form was emailed to all families last Wednesday. 

For catering purposes, please return your order to the Office with the correct money or order via Flexi Schools no later than 5.00pm Wednesday, 11^th September.

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS

A reminder has ben sent to families who received an Entertainment Book home that have not returned it or paid for it. If you still have a book at home please either return it to the school or pay for it. Thank You.

Next 2 P&F Meetings –  Monday, 16th September -  7.00pm -  All Welcome (Meeting Room off the Breezeway)

Then Monday, 14th October

Please send us an email on the address below if you have any questions or suggestions regarding the P & F.

pnf1@spbentleigheast.catholic.edu.au

We also have a Facebook Page. Follow us on

https://www.facebook.com/St-Peters-Primary-School-Bentleigh-East-Parents-Friends-388657947987381/

for real time updates and to have a look at the links we have posted to our trivia night sponsor’s pages. 

Thank you

P & F Committee

An Invitation is extended to all St. Peter's Parents to attend a Parenting Session with Andrew Fuller on Thursday, 12th September 7.00pm - 8.30pm. Venue - St. Catherine's Primary School, 14-28 Fletcher Street, Moorabbin.

Come and have a fun evening with well-known Clinical Psychologist, Andrew Fuller. Andrew's talks are always entertaining and informative. Andrew's work aims to have people create futures they can fall in love with.

Topics covered will include:

• The three active ingredients of resilience
• How parents can help develop these in their children
• Friendship and relationship skills
• Neurochemistry and parenting
• Parenting tricky kids
• Creating happy kids
• Building self-esteem and dealing with setbacks

Andrew is the Ambassador for Mind Matters and the Lion's Drug Awareness Foundation, and consults widely in the area of parenting and education. He has worked with over 500,000 students in 1500 schools nation wide, and is a prolific researcher in how to create great outcomes for kids. Andrew regularly appears in the media most notably on the ABC.

In this fun and informative presentation, Andrew will give you the tools every parent needs to help with the most important job there is. Author of 12 books including TRICKY KIDS, GUERRILLA TACTICS FOR TEACHERS & HELP YOUR CHILD SUCCEED AT SCHOOL, Andrew presents the latest research and advice in a way that makes sense and works!

Book Here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/guerrilla-tactics-for-parents-tickets-64960392282?aff=ebdshpsearchautocomplete

You can hear Andrew talking about unlocking your child's genius by going to the link below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjnqmrIm-sc

CANTEEN ROSTER

Week Beginning Monday, 2nd September

Wednesday, 4th September - Chris Kell & Joanne Melita  - 1.30pm - 2.15pm

Thursday, 5th September - Foula Voukelatos - 1.30pm - 2.15pm

Friday, 6th September - Julia Eyles & Amanda O'Connor - 9.00am - 10.30am

Emma O'Connor, Monique D'Zilva & Maree Deeth - 1.00pm - 2.15pm

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Week Beginning Monday, 9th September

Wednesday, 11th September - Shafali Janssens & Nicole Clark  - 1.30pm - 2.15pm

Thursday, 12th September - Sandra Biviano - 1.30pm - 2.15pm

Friday, 13th September - Colleen Dowling - 9.00am - 10.30am

Karen Campbell, Heidi sill & Katrina Dimitriu - 1.00pm - 2.15pm

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Week Beginning Monday, 16th September

Wednesday, 18th September - Michelle Monaghan & Sharon Odlum  - 1.30pm - 2.15pm

Thursday, 19th September - Leanne Johnson - 1.30pm - 2.15pm

Friday, 20th September - Julie Eyles - 9.00am - 10.30am

Nicki De Lorenzo & Felicity Gallagher - 1.00pm - 2.15pm

Please click on the link below to view the Canteen Price List

Dear Families,

As you will be already aware Students at St. Peter's will finish at 1.00pm on Tuesday, 10th September for Parent Teacher Interviews and at 2.30pm on Friday, 20th September, last day of Term 3.

OSHClub is offering extended care on both these days. Please go to the links below for more information on how to book in for these extended hours.

Flyer for 10th September Early Finish 1.00pm: Click on link below

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8IsZ9pU28TqREttVmRtb3dfRTN1V1UxY2dSNzNXVUx4b09B/view?usp=sharing

Flyer for 20th September Early Finish 2.30pm: Click on link below

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8IsZ9pU28TqWnMyVnZmZUNSLW1LNG5DV1RlSllvN00tRDZR/view?usp=sharing