St Peter's Bentleigh East eNewsletter

DEMOLITION UPDATE FOR CENTRE ROAD PROPERTIES

The first stage of demolition has begun today. This involves the removal of asbestos from the buildings. The removal will take place in line with WorkSafe guidelines and maintain a minimum 10-metre clearance zone. To ensure extra precautions, we have barricaded an additional 10 metres within our boundary to keep students away from the houses' vicinity, especially during breaks. We will liaise with the contractor daily to obtain more accurate time slots on any other works.

Additionally, any mobilisation of contaminated materials will be completed outside of high traffic times (School drop-off, Recess, Lunch, School Pick-up). Furthermore, to this the contract includes the placing of air monitoring devices around the properties monitoring air quality, and reports will be available each morning before school commences.

As always child safety will be a priority as we complete this essential stage before the houses are demolished.

THANKYOU

I would like to thank Chris Joplin for stepping into the Principal role and Steph Hunt for stepping into the Deputy Principal role during my Long Service Leave absence. I have had a great break and have been able to do that knowing that St Peter’s was in great hands. My thanks also to everyone else who also stepped into extra roles and responsibilities freeing Chris and Steph to complete all the responsibilities required in their new roles.

GRANDPARENTS / SPECIAL FRIENDS' MASS & MORNING TEA

On Friday, 26th July we will be celebrating Grandparents / Special Friends' Mass and Morning Tea. This is an extremely popular day, with the opportunity for Grandparents / Special Friends to visit classrooms and attend Mass with the students.

Please see below the schedule for the morning:

9.00am - 9.45am - Classroom Visits

10.00am - 11.00am - Mass in St. Peter's Church

11.00am - 11.30am - Classroom Visits

11.30am - 12.10pm - Morning Tea for visitors in the School Hall

INCIDENT BRADY ROAD

On Saturday night there was an incident in Brady Road that resulted in the death of a man and the serious injury of a woman. A man has been arrested. There does not appear to be any direct connection to St Peter’s but we have families that live in Brady Road. If any of your children have been impacted by this incident please let your child’s teacher know to ensure that we are able to support them at school.

PUPIL FREE DAY

Monday, 19th August will be a Pupil Free day while staff undertake Professional Development. OSHC will be providing full day care on this day.

PARISH CELEBRATION FOR WORLD DAY FOR GRANDPARENTS & ELDERLY

The Parish is looking for families (grandparents and grandchildren) who would be willing to participate in a question and answer session during 10:30am Mass on Sunday, 28th July.

If you think this is something you would be interested in, please email Donrita Reefman, PacHolyTrinityParish@cam.org.au

VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE ABOUT CARS ON CENTRE ROAD

We have been advised by the Victoria Police that they will be doing patrols on Centre Rd to look for cars who are parking outside the front gates before they are opened at 3:00pm.

There are two concerns:

Parking in the driveway creates a hazard for pedestrians trying to walk down Centre Rd.
Cars waiting on Centre Rd to turn into the front bank up and become a traffic hazard

If the school gates have not been opened when you arrive for afternoon pick up, please drive around the block and wait until they are.

Many thanks for your support of this community safety issue.

WEEK 2

Tuesday, 23rd July - Year 4 First Eucharist Family Workshop - 6.30pm - 7.30pm

Thursday, 25th July - 4MH Visiting Warrawee - 1.50pm - 3.15pm

Friday, 26th July - Grandparents Mass & Morning Tea - 10.00am - 12.30pm

WEEK 3

Monday, 29th July - 6SH & 6BG Attending Mass - 10.00am / P & F Meeting - 7.00pm

Tuesday, 30th July - Year 4 First Eucharist Reflection Day / 100 Days of Foundation

Thursday, 1st August- 4MH Visiting Warrawee - 1.50pm - 3.15pm / FEDPAS - For Students Enrolled in the Program - 4.00pm - 6.00pm

Friday, 2nd August - GREEN & GOLD DAY / 1RE & 1BG Attending Mass - 10.00am

WEEK 4

Monday, 5th August - NEWSLETTER / 3MS & 3AM Attending Mass - 10.00am

Tuesday, 6th August -

Thursday, 8th August - FEAST DAY OF MARY MCKILLOP / 4MH Visiting Warrawee - 1.50pm - 3.15pm / FEDPAS - For Students Enrolled in the Program - 4.00pm - 6.00pm

Friday, 9th August - WALK/RIDE TO SCHOOL DAY / 5PC & 5MH Attending Mass - 10.00am

Feast of St Peter

On the last day of Term 2, the whole school celebrated the Feast of St Peter, our Saint.

Students participated in St Peter-themed activities, quizzes and attended mass. In addition to this, every student painted a "rock fish". These amazing looking fish will become an art installation to feature around the school grounds - stay tuned to see the finished product.

Muffin Monday

We thank everyone for their support of Muffin Monday throughout Term 2. So far, this initiative has raised more than $600 to be donated to Vinnies and Caritas. Our Social Justice leaders will be continuing this throughout Term 3 and we look forward to your continued support.

St Bede's was an amazing school to visit. I think everyone loved P.E, it had a bunch of creative and unique games. All the teachers are kind and very respectful.

I hope to go back to watch their musical.

Milana

My day at St Bede’s was amazing! All the students and teachers were so nice and respectful. My favourite subject was science it was so cool. If you're looking for a high school this is the one I highly recommend.

Leo Palmer

We had such a big variety of activities that were all so much fun and unique. All the teachers and students were really kind and respectful to everyone. Going to St. Bede’s was such a fun experience and we would love to go back.

Thank you, St. Bede’s!!!

Amelie

BUCKET FILLER - TERM 2 WEEK 11

MARVELLOUS MANNERS AWARD - TERM 2 WEEK 11

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STAR AWARDS - TERM 2 WEEK 11

FOUNDATION - YEAR 2 - For Outstanding TEAMWORK! Being Cooperative, Enthusiastic and Encouraging When Working In A Team!!

Emir Sali, Alfie Roach - FHK / Stacey Batikas, Pat Lally - FMM / Sebastian Pow Iturrieta, Mila Crosse - FEL / Harper Putz, Elijah Goldberg, Isla Enver - FMB

Lola Gesterkamp, Scarlett Dunbar - 1BG / Ava Azzopardi, Harry Siegert - 1MS / Tina Nonnis, Luca Pollio - 1MH / Ishaan Amal, Addy Meara - 1RE

Will Lally, Mia Mavriopoulos - 2PG / Ethan Luong, Olivia Kavaliotis - 2RN / Christos Mihelis, Lydiah Clarke, Samson Bui - 2AM / Will Barry, Shahira Michaels, Oliver Matthews - 2SS

YEAR 3 & YEAR 4 - For Being a Good Sportsperson and TEAM Player!!

Leona Rao, Luca Borray Visbal - 3ES / Hanna Swart, Verity Baker, Anthony Salasinski - 3GJ / Zoe Liu, Denver Malthouse, Tilly Recupero - 3AM / Finn Codey, Allegra Pollio - 3MS

Georgie Wan, Hamish Johns - 4MK / Anaya Tisseverasinghe, Kiara Nichols - 4MM / Archer Kenny, Tess Budic, Stella Kalinowski - 4OG / Stefania Vlassopoulos, Oscar Aherne-McInteer - 4MH

YEAR 5 & YEAR 6 - For Showing Outstanding TEAMWORK Skills by Being Organised and Inclusive!!

Mila Caon, Juel Lee - 5MH / Alice Liem, Nate Hall - 5HG / Shivvy Patel - 5AC / Hannah Matthews, Will Shelton - 5PC

Lily Deledio, Geneva Lal - 6SH / Jemima Camfield - 6BG / Jaiden Lovell, Kaitlyn Nguyen - 6LM / Rochelle Brown, Charlie Lane - 6LD

Our next Walk / Ride to School Day will be in Term 3 on Friday, 9th August.

In the meantime keep Active by Walking, Riding or Scootering to school whenever you can!!

Don't forget to have your cards clipped whenever you walk, ride or scooter to school and return your completed cards to the office to receive a new one.

The Scholastic Bookclub Brochures were distributed to students last Thursday, 18th July. Orders are due back no later than Thursday, 1st August.

Orders can be made either with cash through the School Office (please enclose correct money) or online on the Scholastic Website. Thank you.

NEXT P&F MEETING - MONDAY, 29TH JULY 7PM

We look forward to seeing all our existing and new P&F members at our next meeting on Monday, 29th July at 7pm. Join us for the latest news from our Principal and discussions about our upcoming events. All parents are welcome !

Rebecca and Natasha

P&F Leadership Team

TERM 3 EVENTS - SAVE THE DATES

Grandparents & Special Friends Mass and Morning Tea - Week 2 - Friday, 26th July

If you haven't already done so, please respond to the Operoo request NOW! Responses were requested by no later than today, Monday, 22nd July.

Approximately 30 volunteers are needed to ensure the smooth running of this much loved event. The grandparents and special friends truly appreciate the mass, morning tea and visits with the children. If you can spare some time, please sign up to lend a hand. We thank you in advance for your donation of a savoury or sweet plate. Remember to have your plate clearly labeled and food items cut, ready to be served. We truly appreciate your support and generosity.

Bush Dance - Week 5 - Thursday, 15th August

Further details to be confirmed closer to the event.

Father’s Day Breakfast - Week 7 - Wednesday, 28th August

Further details to be confirmed closer to the event.

Father’s Day Stall - Week 7- Friday, 30th August

Further details to be confirmed closer to the event.

Sausage Sizzle / Footy Colours Day - Week 10 - Monday, 16th September

Orders will be open via flexi-schools closer to the date as will a call for volunteers.

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