St Peter's Bentleigh East eNewsletter

MESSAGE RE PARENTS AND FRIENDS CONTRIBUTION TO OVAL

With the opening of our long awaited oval space clearly in sight, the many years of fundraising by our school community has allowed us to pay for the purchase and laying of the turf, the installation of the goal posts and the safety netting. At our last Parents and Friends meeting on the 21st of October the committee, on your behalf, approved the transfer of $70,000 to the school to cover these costs. At the same meeting we also approved the transfer of $8,000 (which includes funds from our Mango Fundraisers) which will purchase a half class set (thirteen) Virtual Reality Goggles for use in ICT lessons and in classrooms. As a community we should be very proud that our hard work has brought to fruition the oval space that we will have for our children.

This leaves us with $11,239 which is a great start for next year. We would also like to take this opportunity to announce that in 2025, all our P&F events and fundraising efforts moving forward will now focus towards our next project - fundraising for a new Adventure Playground. Please look out for further information in the coming months.

Rebecca Clarke Natasha Abbondanza Michael Hanney

P&F President P&F President Principal

OVAL UPDATE

A contract for the final stage has been signed and work will commence this week. The work is to include

Drainage works
Turf Lawn Irrigation system
Supply and Installation of Turf
Fencing matching current front school fence and cyclone fencing for Kaniva Court side
Brick Columns at front
AFL - Goalposts
Ball Stop Netting
3 months post installation Grass maintenance

Although the grass will be in place before the end of the school year full use by students and the official opening will take place at the beginning of next year. Our current Year Six students will have an opportunity to be on the grass for a short supervised period of time before the end of the school year.

NEW TEACHING STAFF 2025

I am very happy to advise that we have finalised new teaching appointments for 2025. I would like to thank Chris Joplin and Steph Hunt for their participation and input during this whole process which has taken six weeks from beginning to end. Thank you also to Zoe Power in the office for collating all applications for us to view, Trish Ticca for organising all interview times and Loretta Ballas for organising the contracts.

Announcing appointments has to be co-ordinated between the current school of our new teachers and ourselves so I will be advising of other appointments via email at different times over the next three weeks with a complete summary in a future newsletter.

I am pleased to announce two of the new teaching staff for 2025.

Michelle Cincotta - Michelle is well known to St Peter's as a Casual Relief Teacher and has taught all specialist areas and all year levels in her time at St Peter's. Michelle has accepted a position teaching Thursday and Friday.

Jamie Hansen - Jamie graduated in July this year having completed a Bachelor of Early Childhood and a Masters of Education. Since graduating Jamie has been working as a Casual Relief Teacher. Prior to graduating Jamie worked for a year as a Learning Support Officer at St James Brighton.

We welcome Jamie and Michelle to St Peter’s.

RESIDENT COMPLAINT

I am very disappointed to have received a complaint from a Bentleigh East resident who experienced poor behaviour from St Peter’s students at Centenary Park on Friday afternoon. This has been addressed with students and relevant families today. I ask that if you ever experience or witness poor behaviour by St Peter’s students in uniform at any time that you advise me by email principal@spbentleigheast.catholic.edu.au as soon as possible. It is not acceptable that the behaviour of a small minority damages the reputation that the majority have worked so hard to establish.

WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY (Australia- 25th October) THANKYOU

On behalf of the staff at St Peter’s I wish to thank our Parents and Friends who on your behalf provided lunch for us on Friday. It was greatly appreciated to be acknowledged by the community we serve.

SAVE THE DATES FOR 2025

As families sometimes plan holidays during school time I am providing some of the dates for 2025 that your child will not want to miss to assist you in your forward planning.

First day of school for all students 2025

Thursday, 30th January

Swimming Lessons 2025

25th of February - 7 March - Year Three to Year Five

21st October - 31st October - Foundation to Year Two

Final week of Term Four - Year Six - Beach Safety

School Photos

Class and Individual Photos - Tuesday, 11th March

Sibling Photos - Friday, 14th March

Camp Dates

Year 6 - 17th - 21st March

Year 5 - 30th April - 2nd of May

Year 4 - 6th - 7th November

Sacraments 2025

Confirmation Year Six - Sunday, 27th July at 2:00pm at St Patrick’s Cathedral

First Eucharist - Year Four - Dates to be set at meeting on 4th of December - Separate email to the current Year Three families will be sent following this meeting.

Reconciliation - Year Three - Dates to be set at meeting on 4th of December - Separate email to the current Year Two families will be sent following this meeting.

Naplan 2025 - Years Three and Five

11th - 14th March Tests in class

18th - 21st of March Catch up test time for absences

STUDENTS LEAVING ST PETER'S

If your child will not be returning to St Peter’s in 2025 I ask that you let me know by the end of October to enable us to plan effectively and create the right class structures for next year.

SCHOOL FEES FOLLOW UP

I am very grateful for the families who have paid all their fees or are up to date with their payment plans. Fee reminders were sent out in the first week of this term. If you have not paid any fees so far this year or have outstanding fees from 2024 Loretta Ballas our Finance Officer or I will be in contact over the next two weeks. If you need to meet with me to discuss your fees please email fees@spbentleigheast.catholic.edu.au This email is only viewed by me and Loretta Ballas our Finance officer. Thank you in advance for your action.

JAPAN TRIP - For your information

12 months of work and planning by Joyce Henderson our Japanese teacher comes to fruition next week when ten of our Year Six students head to Japan, accompanied by Joyce Henderson, Laura Mason (6LM teacher) and Michael Hanney.

We depart at 7:00am on Melbourne Cup Day and return at 6:00am on Wednesday, 13th November. Thank you to Joyce for the many hours of work including travelling to Japan last holidays to check out all the accommodation and places we are visiting. An amazing job. Thank you to Steph Hunt who worked with Joyce to ensure that all Risk documentation and MACS approval was completed. Thanks also to Loretta Ballas for all her work around collecting payments, converting currency etc and to Trish Ticca for all the follow up with permissions. Finally thank you Laura Mason for agreeing to spend time away accompanying these students. This is an amazing opportunity offered to Year Six students at St Peter’s.

Chris Joplin will be Acting Principal during this time and Steph Hunt Acting Deputy Principal during my absence.

END OF TERM FOUR REMINDER

The last compulsory day for students this term will be Friday, 13th December. On this day we will celebrate our End of Year school Mass at 10:00am and our final assembly will be at 2:30pm with school finishing at 3:20pm.

Monday, 16th and Tuesday, 17th December are optional days. On these days students will attend if it is your wish as parents and guardians. On these days students are required to wear school uniform and will participate in activities within their levels. School will finish at 3:20pm on both of these days.

SCHOOL MUSICAL - IMAGINARIUM - 30th & 31st October - 7.30pm

PLEASE NOTE: The School Musical, Imaginarium, is on this Wednesday, 30th October and Thursday, 31st October commencing at 7.30pm not 7.00pm as stated on the Trybooking site.

We look forward to seeing you all at this World Premier and hope that you enjoy the Show!!

WEEK 4

Monday, 28th October - School Advisory Council Meeting - 7.00pm

Tuesday, 29th October - Foundation to Year 2 Swimming Program @ GESAC

Wednesday, 30th October - Foundation to Year 2 Swimming Program @ GESAC / School Musical - 7.00pm

Thursday, 31st October - Foundation to Year 2 Swimming Program @ GESAC / 4OG Visiting Warrawee / School Musical - 7.00pm

Friday, 1st November - ALL SAINTS DAY / WALK/RIDE TO SCHOOL DAY / Foundation to Year 2 Swimming Program @ GESAC

WEEK 5

Monday, 4th November - PUPIL FREE DAY

Tuesday, 5th November - MELBOURNE CUP PUBLIC HOLIDAY

Wednesday, 6th November -

Thursday, 7th November - FEDPAS - For Students Enrolled - 4.00pm - 6.00pm

Friday, 8th November - CRAZY DRESS UP DAY / 1RE & 1MH Attending Mass - 10.00am

WEEK 6

Monday, 11th November - NEWSLETTER / REMEMBRANCE DAY / 2RN & 2PG Attending Mass - 10.00am

Tuesday, 12th November - Foundation 2025 Whole Group Transition Session - 9.15am - 10.30am / Kelly Sports Afterschool Program - For Students Enrolled - 3.30pm - 4.45pm

Wednesday, 13th November -

Thursday, 14th November - WORLD DIABETES DAY / 4OG Visiting Warrawee / FEDPAS - For Students Enrolled - 4.00pm - 6.00pm

Friday, 15th November - ATHLETIC HOUSE SPORTS

Vinnies Christmas Appeal

To our wonderful school community. Through the generosity of our families we are always able to put a smile on the faces of families in our community who struggle to prepare a Christmas meal. We are starting our Christmas Appeal this week - for items to include in Christmas Hampers that are delivered to local families.

Please see below with all the details, and we thank you in anticipation of your ever-generous support.

REMEMBRANCE DAY - 11th NOVEMBER

The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month is a moment not only to pause and remember all those who have served and sacrificed in wars and conflicts across the world, but also to reflect on the historical events that led to this day of significance.

Originally announced to mark the anniversary of the Armistice that ended fighting with Germany in World War I, Remembrance Day today gives us all the opportunity to acknowledge the service personnel who died while serving in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations.

A reminder that leading up to the 11th November we will be selling merchandise for our local RSL every morning in the Breezeway. Poppies and other merchandise will be available for $2, $3, $4 & $5.

Please support this worthy cause.

On the 10th and 11th of October, the Year Fours went on their very first camp! It was at Mount Evelyn and it was so much fun!

When the Year Fours got off the bus, there was a sense of excitement. We picked up our bags and started walking. All of the classes went into a big hall and started our first activity. I was in group A. On the first day the activities were The Flying Fox, The Reptile House and Archery. Later that evening we went on a night walk and had a talent show.

When we went to bed it was 10:00pm and Kiara, Alison, Ruhi and Chloe Mc were in my cabin. It was very close to luxury.

For dinner we had chicken and rice and for dessert we had ice cream and brownies. It was delicious. Then for Breakfast we had Eggs and Hashbrowns.

After we had candle making and crate climbing. I made a teardrop candle that was a gradient from purple to blue to green. My record for crate climbing was 6. For lunch we had Tacos. Oasis camp was the best!

On Thursday, 10th October Year 4 went to Oasis Camp in Mount Evelyn.

The bus ride was an hour but it was all worth it when we got to camp. We grabbed our bags and walked up the immense hill and then went into the massive hall where the camp leaders told us all the rules and what some of the activities were.

We then did a scavenger hunt where we had to look for things around camp. It was difficult but it was still fun getting to explore camp. After we did the scavenger hunt we ate our delicious lunch and then they read out the cabin assignments.

I was in cabin 18 with Annalise, Mia, Georgie, Louisa, Megan and Caitlin. We put all our bags in our cabins and then went to the flying fox. We had to put on harnesses and then we went on the flying fox. It was AMAZING!

After that we went crate climbing where you had to stack crates and climb them. It was lots of fun. I got up to 10 crates! After crate climbing we went to candle making which was phenomenal.

After that we had an amazing dinner which was chicken and rice. We then did the talent show and the night walk which was outstanding. We went back to our cabins and fell asleep as soon as you could click your fingers.

For breakfast we had hash browns, eggs and toast then we did archery (which was very hard) and did the reptile house where we got to pat and hold lots of reptiles. We then had a magnificent lunch which was tacos and then we went back home on the bus. CAMP WAS BRILLIANT!!!!

Oasis Camp Year 4

Oasis Camp was incredible. The first thing we did was a scavenger hunt, activity 1 crate climbing, activity 2 candle making, activity 3 archery, activity 4 reptile house, and last but not least activity 5 flying fox.

At night we did a night walk and a talent show.The food was delicious, but the dessert was my favourite. The cabins were so much fun because we got to have a sleepover with all our friends. It was so fun, and the instructors were incredibly kind. I loved every bit of it.

By Caitlin Pickering

SKKT. The bus came “every one on!” Said the teachers. We all gathered on. People started singing Sweet Caroline. Then in a blink of an eye we were there. We cheered and took our stuff to the hall gym. It had a basketball hoop. Then the teachers told us the cabins everyone was excited. We took our stuff and took it to our cabins.

Then we went to the campfire and started our first activity. I started with a crate climbing. We had two people be the people doing the rope job while the others went up. The maximum was 12 crates.

Then we did candle making, which was really calming. We dipped the wick in the wax and then in the cool water. After candle making we had dinner with our tables which was chicken and rice and some greens. Then we had dessert which was ice cream and chocolate brownies.

Then 4MH and 4MM had a night walk. While 4MK and 4OG had a talent quest after we both finished we swapped around. After the talent quest we went to bed and we barely had any sleep. When we woke up we went to have brekkie. We had hashbrowns and English muffins. Then we did archery. Everyone enjoyed it and did a good job.

After that we did the flying fox. We all had a go and had a lot of fun! We all had two turns. Finally we did the reptile house. It was really interesting. We saw snakes, lizards and a cute turtle.

After that, we went to pack up our cabins and went back onto the bus to go back to school.

By Xavier Phillips

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On Wednesday the 16th of October all of the Year 6s went on a excursion to the MCG and The South Melbourne Market.

At the MCG each class went on a tour, learning about cricket and football. The Year 6s learnt that there were 124,000 seats at the MCG and that Taylor Swift set the record for the most people to attend the MCG with her recent tour. We also learnt that the grounds people had to replace about half of the grass as the crowd ruined it when they stood on it.

After the MCG the Year 6s took a bus to the South Melbourne Market to see many stores. At the market there are stalls such as food, clothes, toys and candles. We walked around the market in small groups and even got to purchase some items.

It was such a fun day out!

Today we had Brett from Cardytoons come over to talk about Stop Motion.

He taught us about being patient and being careful. We eventually made slugs out of modelling clay. We got to have an ipad and we took pictures of the slug, moving it a tiny bit forward each time. We had to move the slug in different positions. It Looks really good at the end and we got to do voice notes. Brett taught us a lot. We felt like he helped us so much.

By Ottavia and Bordeaux 3GJ

Today (15/10/24) the Year 3 students had an incursion, about Stop Motion Films. Brett from Cardytoons taught us about FPS (frame per second).

We made colourful plasticine worms. First we made the bodies by making a ball and then rolling out the ends, after we rolled balls for eyes and finally we got either purple or green balls that we rolled into micro pupils.

Once we made our character, we started making our stop motion films. We did this in pairs or trios. You had to pose it over and over to make it look like it is squirming to the other side of the ipad.

Having Brett here was so much fun. We learnt so much and we can't wait to make a stop motion film in 3 weeks time at school!

By Lilah Suttie and Charli Figueirado 3MS

On Tuesday we had an incursion! We were able to learn about stop motion.

Brett, our leader, taught us how to move plasticine slugs in FPS! We used an app to make stop motion videos with our slugs. There were many other features on the app that we used. We got to put our voices in the stop motion video as a voice for the slug. We went in groups of two, or three and did these fantastic stop motion videos while having fun with our group and friends.

We did it in 3ES' classroom. We had lots of fun and got to spend lots of time with our friends, we had the best incursion ever! Everyone had the best time.

By Georgie Moloney and Thomas Pantelidis 3AM

On the 15th of October, Tuesday all of Year 3 had an incursion for the inquiry (stopmotion.)

A man called Brett from Cardytoons made an activity which required us to make our own stopmotion film. We were separated into partners to do our film.

We all had to make our very own plasticine worms with 3 colours for the eyes, body and pupils. We were using the ipads and tapped on the stop motion app. We made noises and a short video with the help of Stretch, Squish and Squash.

Using our plasticine figuerines, we made a video about 2/3 worms sliding across tables with additional effects. In the middle part, the worm stopped and said 'huh?' and turned their heads and once again said 'ooohhh!' and scuttled off as quickly as possible. We could name our videos at the end and save.

We all thought that it was amazing, fun and wonderful! We all hope to do it again in the future. Thanks to all the teachers who arranged it.

By Ruben and Leona 3ES

On the 15th October, 27 students from St Peter's competed at the Beachside Division Athletics at Duncan Mackinnon. Up to 18 schools participated in every event. The experience was amazing and we had so much fun.

It was very humid but everyone was able to get through it. We cheered on everyone doing their best at their event. Six students made it through to the South Metropolitan Regionals on Monday, 21st October.

On Monday, 21st of October 7 St. Peter's students competed at Regionals Athletics, at Casey Fields.The athletes names are Mila Caon - 2nd in Triple Jump, 3rd in Long Jump. Jake Vayenas - 3rd in Shot Put. Arthur Yudhistira - 4th in Long Jump. Iggy Hatzoglou - 4th in 100 metres, Helena Stafford, Tylah Twitchett, Scarlett Pereria and Mila Caon all competed in Relay and came 5th.

Mila Caon is now competing in State for Triple Jump which is elite. It was an amazing day and everyone had a great time.

By Helena and Tylah

BUCKET FILLER - TERM 4 WEEK 2

MARVELLOUS MANNERS AWARD - TERM 4 WEEK 2

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STAR AWARDS - TERM 4 WEEK 2 - FRIENDSHIP

FOUNDATION - YEAR 2 - For Demonstrating That a Friend Knows How to Help, Share and Cooperate With Others!!

Ayla Kinch, Alexa Parisotto - FHK / Noah Billett, Tommy Kouwiloyan - FMM / Flynn Taylor, Frankie Rizzo - FEL / Murad Sandhu Sanabria, Adrian Britto - FMB

Georgia Greco, Jonathan Haritonas - 1BG / Millah Pavlou-Eyckens, Alfie Camfield - 1MS / James Bonnici, Kristina Katsarska - 1MH / Addy Meara, Ishaan Amal - 1RE

Charlize Abdelahad, Luka Sarkis - 2PG / Cooper Webb, Victoria Valis - 2RN / Hugo Natera, Thomas Atherton - 2AM / Olivia Ciabattoni, Marc Dudeja - 2SS

YEAR 3 & YEAR 4 - For Being Able to Forgive Others to Maintain the FRIENDSHIP!!

Mila Nguyen, Connor Moses - 3ES / Sophie McNaughton, Liam Bam - 3GJ / Mia De Blasis, Milana Taranto - 3AM / Gemma Conheady, Kyal Davis - 3MS

Nikita Leontaritis, Mya Lee - 4MK / Archie Bateman, Olivia Trojak Nyamuka - 4MM / Tess Budic, Archer Kenny - 4OG / William Jaber, Caitlin Pickering - 4MH

YEAR 5 & YEAR 6 - For Demonstrating Positive FRIENDSHIPS by Accepting and Appreciating Differences!!

Ollie Benvenuto, Charles Gleeson - 5MH / Zak Briffa - 5HG / Chloe Monoang, Nicholas Mavroudis - 5AC / Jobe Wilson, Ashton Janssens - 5PC

Ari Kalinowski, Sanit Thy - 6SH / Joseph Sarkis - 6BG / Jack Logan, Charlize Jansz - 6LM / Peter Pantelidis, Lilly Swart - 6LD

Our first Walk / Ride to School Day for Term 4 is this Friday, 1st November.

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.

On the 12 October 2024, there were 4 kids in the 1km Melbourne mini marathon from St Peter's, my friend Luca, his sister Maia, my sister Eanáir, and myself, Seán Óg. All of us finished the run in under 6 minutes but it doesn’t matter about your time. I kept thinking “the only challenge is you,” even if you don’t PLAY sport, YOU CAN STILL RUN!!!!

NEXT P&F MEETING - MONDAY, 25th November 7PM

We look forward to seeing all our existing and new P&F members at our meeting on Monday, 25th November 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

Happy World Teachers' Day St Peter's Teachers !!

World Teachers’ Day was celebrated in Victoria on Friday, 25th October.

This year the P&F organised lunch platters for our wonderful St Peter's teachers to say thank you for encouraging, supporting and making a difference in our children's lives.

Mango Fundraiser Drive

The orders for mangoes have now closed. We're all looking forward to some delicious, fresh mangoes directly from the farm, while also supporting St. Peter's. All proceeds from the 2024 Mango drive will go towards funding the St. Peter's STEM Program, enhancing students' experiences in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Mangoes will be delivered to the school in late November to early December.

We will notify you about pick up days and times beforehand (typically before and after school).

TERM 4 EVENTS

Senior School Movie Night

Many thanks to Amanda Phillips for leading the Senior School Movie Night and Angela Matthews, Joanne Smith and Natasha Abbondanza for assisting with the supervision. A huge thank you to Michael Hanney for assisting with the set up and supervision on the night.