St Peter's Bentleigh East eNewsletter

KIDS RESILIENCE CONFERENCE - Cybersafety

On Saturday, 7th September I joined nine teachers from St Peter’s, who gave up a day of their weekend, to learn more about building student resilience. I came away with a number of ideas and learnings. One of the significant learnings for me was the impact of social media on children’s resilience and wellbeing and the role of parents in controlling children’s access to social media.

If any one in their thirties or forties wants to be a friend with a primary school student it is considered very creepy. Yet in our society we have parents of this age who want to be friends with their own children and do not want to upset their children or damage the friendship by doing what good parents should do.

I learnt that the majority of social media platforms are not designed for children under thirteen. This covers all students at St Peter’s. Prominent ones include
Instagram is 13+
SnapChat is 18+
Tik Tok (which was formally Musical.ly) is 16+
Discord 13+
Youtube account (not viewing) 13+

This link provides many more

https://www.esafety.gov.au/esafety-information/games-apps-and-social-networking

If a student at St Peter’s has a social media account then one of two things has happened.

The child has opened such an account without their parents knowledge, this is a concern but can be addressed by parents asking their children, checking all devices and removing access to these apps and staying on top of it. If children continue to use these platforms then remove the devices from their use. Your child may be upset and that is okay.
Another more concerning possibility is that the student has these accounts with their parents blessing. They approve of their child lying about their age and misrepresenting themselves on an official document. Why would parents do this?

Another learning came in the area of sexting. More than 90% of inappropriate photos taken and posted by students are taken in the bedroom or bathroom. For this reason, if no other, internet capable devices should never be with children in bathrooms or bedrooms.

Being a parent is the most rewarding and sometimes most challenging aspect of our lives. I do not share this information to be critical but because I believe it is a huge challenge that we need to stay on top of.

PRIVILEGE OF PRINCIPALSHIP

Year Six Presentations

Last week I visited our Year Six classes as they presented an expo on all they had learnt in studying a Diverse and Connected world. It was wonderful to see students working as teams sharing their understanding and learning. Congratulations to everyone involved.

FATHER’S DAY BREAKFAST

Thank you to the Parents and Friends team and parent volunteers who ensured that our Father’s day breakfast was a great success. A fantastic team effort to ensure our dads were spoiled again! I wish to particularly acknowledge Sally Maher and Kate Smith who co-ordinated this breakfast in their last year as parents at St Peter’s. Thank you so much.

Enter the St Peter’s Cookbook Title Competition to WIN!

The St Peter’s Cookbook is all about celebrating our amazing school community, so we would like to invite you to come up with the title!

We are working hard and having a wonderful time producing a high quality cookbook much like the ones you see for sale in stores, but with our community feel and spirit embedded in the pages. We would love to have the themes of the cookbook - Family & Community - reflected in the title.

The winner will receive:

- Two copies of our St Peter’s Cookbook

- Humble Creatures Cafe - Voucher for five hot drinks

- 2Brother’s Brewery - $50 Beer Hall voucher and a mixed case of beer

- The glory of naming our cookbook!

Enter as many times as you like by sending your proposed cookbook title, your name and phone number to spcookbook2019@gmail.com. The competition closes at 5pm on Friday, 29th November 2019 and the winner will be announced at the St Peter’s Christmas Carols on Wednesday, 11th December 2019.

Competition Terms and Conditions are available by emailing spcookbook2019@gmail.com

END OF TERM THREE / RETURN FOR TERM FOUR

The last day of term three is Friday, 20th September. Students will be dismissed at 2:30pm. OSHClub will be available from 2:30pm. The front parking area will be open at 2:10pm.

We return to school on Monday, 7th October at the normal starting time. My message to students on the last day of this term is stay safe and look to entertain yourselves. When it is good weather get outside and do something. Holidays are not a cruise ship and parents are not entertainment directors.

CEMSIS SURVEYS

Every year at around this time staff, students and 25% of our families are surveyed as a key part of our review and planning process. The families are selected randomly with every fifth family being sent a link to complete this survey. The normal completion rate across schools in Catholic education Melbourne is approximately 25%. At St Peter’s we obviously have higher standards than the normal. If your family did receive a survey link please complete this survey by this Friday, 20th September.

SAD FAREWELL

Farewelling families who are moving from East Bentleigh and consequently moving schools is always a sad time for our community. At the end of this term we farewell two families and four students. We thank Xavier Brasacchio (3WG) and his parents Francy and Joe for their contribution to our St Peter’s community. We also thank Noah (PNG), Joshua (3LK) and Sam (6SF) and their parents Karina and Alastair for all they have brought to St Peter's. We particularly thank Karina for all her work in being one of the two co-ordinators of the Food Bank. We will miss all of you and wish you all the best in your moves.

SUNGLASSES / HATS

Under our Sunsmart Policy sunglasses and hats are compulsory for all outdoor play or sport during Term Four. Please make sure your children have named hats and named sunglasses on the first day of Term Four.

MELBOURNE WRITERS' FESTIVAL

Monday, 2nd of September was no ordinary day for some of the Year Six students. We journeyed into the heart of the bustling city of Melbourne, to experience two inspiring authors and an illustrator, who expressed their advice for writers and shared their set-backs in writing, persistence and life experiences with us.

Andrew Daddo (Author), Stephen Michael King (Illustrator) and Oliver Phommavanh (Author) were all different people, but they had one thing in common; they were all motivational and we all took something away from the event. We established that you have to be a reader to be a writer, and if you ever find yourself stuck behind a writer’s block, you can always move on to the next chapter.

We stretched our legs at the park, had something to eat, and at the end of the day, we all piled onto the bus, feeling tired, yet satisfied.

We would like to thank all the fabulous teachers who came along: Mrs Kelly, Miss Dabb, Miss Fitzpatrick, but the biggest thank you of all goes to Mrs McKee, who made this day possible.

By Annabelle and Alex 6RD

PREP PERFORMANCE

On Monday night the Preps had a Performance. Some of the Preps were nervous and some of the Preps were excited and then Preps went on stage.

By Lucia PHP

Last night Preps had a performance for their parents and children. My class was wearing blue. I was leader one. I loved it! I was wearing a blue dress.

By Shania PMR

By Noah PMR

On Monday night we had a performance in the hall. We wore bright yellow shirts. Back stage we had butterflies in our tummy. The mums and the dads clapped for joy. The music played and we started to dance and sing. The smoke came out and the lights were shining brightly as we danced and sang.

By Kristina PSH

On Monday night we had a Prep Concert. There was smoke coming out of the side. We were excited and happy, nervous and confident. There was 104 people. The speakers stepped up to the microphone and I was smashing it!!

By Mila PNG

MATHS GAME DAY AT GENAZZANO COLLEGE

On Friday the 6th of September, 8 Year 6 students represented St Peter’s in the annual Maths Games Day held at Genazzano College. There were 48 different schools there from all across Melbourne! Some of the most academic schools were there so there was a lot of tough competition!

They had 3 sessions of Maths: Problem Solving, Strategy Games and Physical Maths Games!

Congratulations to the following students who were outstanding representatives of St Peter’s School.

Annabelle Chapman, Sasha Hannan, Charlotte King, Ava Flavian, Alex Tanti, Maddi Campbell, Karla Martinz, and Alexander Calvi. What an amazing group!

9 + 2 - 5 x 50 + 32% - 7 = A FUN AND AMAZING DAY

On Friday the 6th of September 8 students were chosen to participate in the Australian Maths Games Day located at Genazzano College.

The games day involved 36 schools from across Melbourne. When we arrived we were asked to split into 2 teams and think of team names. Madie C, Karla M, Sasha H and Alex C were in a team called “The Magnificent Multiplying Mathletes”. And Charlotte K, Ava F, Alex T and Annabelle C were in a team called “The PI-thons”.

The day consisted of three rounds Problem Solving, Strategy Games and Puzzles. The questions were extremely hard but both teams worked well together and managed to get most of them right.

By the end of the day our brains were exhausted but we couldn’t wait to find out the scores. We didn’t come out on top but we had an amazing time and it was a great experience! A big thankyou to Mrs Mackey for organising the day and for Mr Joplin for taking us.

By Madie Campbell

YEAR 1 EXCURSION TO WHITEHORSE CENTRE & SCHWERKOLT COTTAGE

Here comes the whimsical adventure. First we went to the fantastic show. It was mesmerising. The dancers are nimble and amazing. Click, click went Mrs. O'Brien and 1CO went to the cottage. In the olden days the oldest had to empty the wee and poo. The youngest had to bath the last. Off we went to the Mulla Mulla Creek and last we went to the Museum. I had fun.

By Angela 1CO

By Zoe 1GS

4KD WARRAWEE VISITS

Last week we had our last session of Warrawee. We had so much fun during this program.

First we did our performance and the song we sang was 'Blame it on the Boogie' by Michael Jackson. Next we paired up with a resident and made a paper plane. We then had to fly them to see who would win. Jonathan and Alf won! Alf is 100 years old! We then had some party food for afternoon tea. It was so sad we had to leave but we know that 4PJ will have a great time next term!
By Allie, Xavier, Ruby, Harlie and Tahlia 4KD

CONGRATULATIONS

The Saints U10 Lions won the Grand Final by 1 point, in only their second ever season of playing! They showed real grit and determination, bravery, skill and sportsmanship. We are so proud of them!

Team members are: Sophie, Anya, Eloise, Aislinn, Catya, Amelie, Ashlyn and Sid.

ST. PETER'S FETE - SAVE THE DATE

Last Tuesday a flyer was emailed to all families asking for your support of donations of Lollies for the Fete Lolly Stall. A big thank you to the families that have already brought in Lollies. Today all families would have received a letter with information regarding the Fete and other ways you can assist in making our Fete a success. Please find below the links to these two letters.

FETE LOLLY STALL FLYER

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8IsZ9pU28Tqd2tRY2tFQ1dBSjV1Ymdxd25QZlFZYnFOay1z/view?usp=sharing

INFORMATION REGARDING ST. PETER'S FETE 2019

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8IsZ9pU28Tqcy05TGdqLXBoWV82RklkeWNQNEVOdHhtMmVZ/view?usp=sharing

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!!

FETE TOY STALL & TRASH & TREASURE STALL

As the school holidays are approaching, this provides the perfect opportunity to clean out the house, garage and kids bedrooms of any unwanted items that would be perfect for this years Toy Stall and Trash and Treasure Stall. Nothing too big or small, but please no electrical. When we get closer to the Fete we will have a number of drop off times in the Lighthouse for you to off load your items. So if it doesn't 'Spark Joy' we will gladly take it !!

UPCOMING EVENTS

P & F SAUSAGE SIZZLE & FOOTY COLOURS DAY - TOMORROW, 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
TERM 4 COMMENCES - MONDAY, 7TH OCTOBER

FIRST EUCHARIST

Congratulations to the following students on celebrating their First Eucharist:

Luke Martin, Jack Inkster, Luke Nickas, Rafael Sinclair, Luke Edwards, Archie Rizzi, Max Alessi, Zara Lal, Isabelle Atherton, Lucy Monaghan, Harlie Twitchett, Ruby Wilson, Bosco Meyer, Aiden Ferwerda

Mental Illness is an Illness

At the end of every news article after learning the sad news of Danny Frawley’s death mentioned was the line “Anyone needing help can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14”.

Mental Illness is indeed an illness. This needs to be stated and it needs to be treated as such. The hard aspect with this illness is that it is often extremely difficult to see it and sometimes signs of it. We hear of so many people who appear to be so happy on the outside but so deeply sad on the inside.

We obviously ask the question “Why?” and “How?”

In so many cases we cannot answer the questions except we are called to hold the person deep in our own heart and prayers.

One of the hardest aspects of dealing with deaths like Danny Frawley’s is that within three days of his death you need to search the papers to find a mention of him. Other news becomes the front page news.

Newspapers move on quickly. We as humans don’t. We grieve and in many cases grieve slowly.

SEN continues to tell stories, Fox Footy continues to tell stories and people tell each other stories about Danny.

Stories are the way we keep the Spirit of a person alive in our hearts.

At the end of the film “The Mission”, as a canoe with a little boy and girl in it drifts down the river, a voice comes over and says, “The Spirit of the dead is kept alive in the memory of the living”.

As we grieve Danny’s death we keep his Spirit alive through our memory.

But in a weeks’ time, a months’ time and a years’ time our prayers need to move to the family. How do we help them and others in similar circumstances to move on in their lives?

In moments of Death and Dying our Christian Faith kicks in. It is our Faith which helps us and consoles us. In the Catholic Mass for Funerals the Preface leading up toward the consecration of the bread and wine, the presider says, “…those saddened by the certainty of dying might be consoled by the promise of eternal life with God to come. Indeed, Lord, for your faithful people life is changed not ended”.

It is this last line I hold dear to my heart. “Life is changed not ended.”

Life has indeed changed for Danny Frawley because he, like us, learned in his Catholic education that when we die life continues with God for eternity.

For us still living the earthly life, our life too has changed but not ended. The reason is because life will never be the same. Life can never be the same. Life without Danny changes many people's lives. Life without our loved ones changes the way we live life.

But what we can do is keep those we truly love who have died alive in our hearts. We can also ensure that we tell those we love that we do love them. That we take the time to ask those whom we are concerned about R U Okay?

The Good News of Jesus Christ is about LOVE. The end of Matthew’s Gospel in chapter 28 Jesus commissions all of us in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit to go out and spread this Good News of love.

Don’t wait till your loved one dies before you tell them that you love them!

Edward Dooley

Mission & Faith Leader

Read Less

PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM - TERM 3

This week on Friday we will be celebrating the end of Peer Support with some fun classroom activities. Students and staff are invited to wear something yellow to school on this day (a ribbon, a scarf, a pair of socks) to show our support for R U OK Day.

BUCKET FILLERS

At our last assembly the Bucket Filler trophy was presented to two winners – Kaitlyn Nguyen from 1GS and Ethan Nguyen from 4KD. These students were nominated by older students in the school, who saw them helping others. Congratulations Kaitlyn and Ethan, what amazing Bucket Fillers you are!

RIDE/WALK2 SCHOOL

Introducing Walk to School 2019…

In October, St Peter’s will be partnering with Glen Eira City Council to run Walk to School month. By participating, we have a chance to win some great prizes! We have some fun activities planned including…

Friday, 11^th October – Talk-And-Walk-A-Thon

All Levels will participate in a short walk – no need to fundraise or do anything else – this event is to promote the fun side of active travel!

Walking Club – 8.30am on Casey

Levels can participate in Walking Club on Casey one morning a week (students participate on the same day as their PE lesson)

Win a Fitbit!

Students will receive an Active Schools walking ticket on Monday, Week 1 of Term 4. 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 can 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.

Well done to the 23 St Peter's students who competed at the Beachside Division Athletics on Friday, 6th September. Competing against students from over 60 schools in the toughest Division in Victoria is no easy task yet our students all performed exceptionally well. Many had personal best results and all were great representatives of our school throughout the day. Thanks to Chris Kell for her assistance on the day and Mr Hanrahan for helping prepare the students.

Congratulations to the following students who finished in the top 2 and will now compete at the Southern Metropolitan Region Athletics on Thursday, 17th October:

Sasha Ung - 1st Long Jump, 2nd 100m

Daisy Nousis - 1st 100m & 200m

Mia Bates - 1st Hurdles (New Division Record)

Grace Bracken - 1st Shot Put

Mitch Langworthy - 2nd Shot Put

We wish them all the best for Region!!

Well done to Daisy Nousis who made the Victorian Athletics team to compete at Darwin this week. Daisy qualified for the 200m and Medley Relay which is a fantastic achievement. We wish her all the best for the competition and congratulate Daisy on her amazing performance so far.

Justin McCarthy

Sport & Specialist Coordinator

jmccarthy@spbentleigheast.catholic.edu.au

ST PETER'S POKEMON TOURNAMENT

Over the last term, 24 intrepid Pokemon Trainers have been battling it out in the first St Peter's Pokemon Tournament. Students from Years 3 to 6 have been bringing their cards and their wits together to fight for victory and a spot in the finals. All finalists fought hard and on Wednesday will be rewarded with exclusive prizes and promo cards, kindly bought from and donated by Gameology, Cardtastic and Next Level Games Ormond.

This week saw the conclusion of the Pokemon Tournament in a closely fought and intense tussle between the Senior leaders, Isaac Lane and Alex Tanti, that came down to the final 2 minutes of the game!

The results for both the Junior and Senior Divisions are as follows:

Junior Division:

1st - Ethan Lane

2nd - Daniel Lane

3rd - Ben Leadbetter and Jack Inkster

Senior Divison:

1st - Isaac Lane

2nd - Alex Tanti

3rd - Isaac Centra

Many thanks to everyone who was involved - it was brilliant to have such an eclectic group of students who were all keen to play a few games and challenge each other!

TERM 3 DATES TO NOTE

SAUSAGE SIZZLE & FOOTY DAY - TOMORROW, TUESDAY, 17^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.

Please go to the link below to pay for your book.

https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/1879g67

Next P&F Meeting – Monday, 14th October - 7.00pm - All Welcome (Meeting Room off the Breezeway)

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

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

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TERM 4 ROSTER

Week Beginning Monday, 7th October

Wednesday, 9th October - Shefali Janssens & Nicole Clark - 1.30pm - 2.15pm

Thursday, 10th October - Sandra Biviano - 1.30pm - 2.15pm

Friday, 11th October - Vanessa Lawless - 9.00am - 10.30am

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

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Week Beginning Monday, 14th October

Wednesday, 16th October - Michelle Monaghan & Sharon Odlum - 1.30pm - 2.15pm

Thursday, 17th October - Leanne Johnson - 1.30pm - 2.15pm

Friday, 18th October - Julie Eyles - 9.00am - 10.30am

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

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Week Beginning Monday, 21st October

Wednesday, 23rd October - Kirsty Lentine & Irene Major - 1.30pm - 2.15pm

Thursday, 24th October - Michelle Bridges & Nicole Catania - 1.30pm - 2.15pm

Friday, 25th October - Vanessa Lawless - 9.00am - 10.30am

Ana Vranesic & Yvonne Gower- 1.00pm - 2.15pm

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

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8IsZ9pU28TqY08xei1Hc0cyUFBRS3dMZHpvUmxYOXBUVHdz/view?usp=sharing

Dear Families,

Students finish at 2.30pm on Friday, 20th September, last day of Term 3.

OSHClub is offering extended care on this day. Please go to the link below for more information on how to book in for this extended day Program.

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

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

OSHCLUB SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER HOLIDAY PROGRAM - Monday, 23rd September to Friday, 4th October

Please click on the link below to see the OSHClub Holiday Program Flyer

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8IsZ9pU28TqWHpua1RhZE1ERFFGN3RKX3hFOW1aT0lFMDBB/view?usp=sharing

ST. PETER'S FOODBANK

Thank you to all the volunteers that have cooked for us in the past few weeks.

St. Peter’s Primary School Food Bank was established in 2013 with families volunteering to cook meals for other families in the school community during a time of need. Whether there is illness, hospitalisation of a family member, bereavement, the arrival of a new baby, moving house or even if someone is in need of a little extra TLC, the Food Bank can help.

We would like to invite parents to consider becoming one of our volunteer cooks. We anticipate each volunteer would only be required to cook 2-3 times per year. Of course, you are welcome to cook more often if you like.

We also encourage you to think about your friends and classmates at the school and keep the Food Bank in mind if they are going through a tough time. It is a completely confidential service and you can access it through us or through a staff member at St. Peter’s. If you would like more information about the service or volunteering, please download our electronic brochure below.

We are looking for some new parents to sign up as volunteers to start cooking for our Food Bank. We love to have as many volunteers in our Food Bank pool as possible.

If you have not cooked for our Food Bank before, please ensure you email us prior to cooking, at sppsfoodbank@spbentleigheast.catholic.edu.au, and ask us for a Food Bank information pack.

If you become aware of someone in the school community needing a little help or TLC, please contact us. You can contact us confidentially at: sppsfoodbank@spbentleigheast.catholic.edu.au or call Katrina Chapman 0488 386 088 (Program Co-ordinator) or your class teacher, school office or Michael Hanney directly.