Welcome

2 more students started in Kindergarten this week. We welcome Violet and Amia and their families to our beautiful school and we are looking forward to walking with you on your new educational adventure. I hope you have lots of fun in kindergarten each and every day.

Acting REC (Religious Education Co-Ordinator)

Congratulations to Mrs Jasmina Boudan on her appointment as Acting REC at St Kevin's for 2021. We wish Mrs Boudan all the best in her new role.

Celebrating Birthdays

We love celebrating birthdays at St Kevin’s, and we know how much the children look forward to celebrating with their friends. If you would like to send in a special treat for your child to share with their class, please ensure it is individually wrapped e.g. Freddo frogs, fun size chocolates, packets of chips, Chupa Chup lollypops etc. At this time of continued restrictions, sharing of cakes and cupcakes is not recommended.

Parent Teacher Meetings

Next week all teachers in Years 1-6 will contact you to invite you to a ZOOM Parent Teacher Meeting. This is a wonderful opportunity to listen to the goals and learning pathway planned for your children by their class teacher. I thank all the teachers for their time and know that each of them sees such benefit in these meetings so that the full potential of each child in their class can be achieved. Kindergarten parents are invited to a “Meet and Greet BBQ” on March 10 at 5:15 here at school. It will be a chance to meet all the teachers and each other. Due to COVID restrictions we are limited to 100 people attending this BBQ – including children, so unfortunately this year it is just for Kindergarten and their parents and siblings.

Afternoon dismissal

Thank you to the parents adhering to safety first choices of being patient as the afternoon car line winds its way up Andrew St. Andrew St is a “ Kiss ‘n Drop” zone which permits parents as required, to get out of their car to assist with seat belts and climbing in and out of the car. For small children, many are still using a 5-point harness, and parents need to do this up for them.

If you would like to meet your child at a school gate, we ask that you assemble outside the “Church gate” abiding by social distancing requirements. You also need to tell your child that you will meet them at the “Church gate” after school so they know where to line up.

School fees

Last week you will have received a letter from Mr Gerard Mowbray Director of Schools as to the changes in the billing system for 2021. If you have any queries regarding the new billing system, please ring Mrs Ragen Monday – Wednesday for clarification.

Payment of fees is paramount to the efficient running of the school. Fees that are paid assist in providing resources for your child’s education. This year we have installed new Promethean Panels in Year 5/6, Year 3 and Year 1 which replaced the old white Smartboards. This was at a cost of $22000. These resources are important because many of our links to learning opportunities and activities are now digital. The students also interact with these panels, answering questions and using the screen to solve problems. Other resources purchased as a result of school fees being paid include programmes for intervention and assistance in reading, resources for extension work in mathematics, cultural resources for Aboriginal Education and resources to support the faith life, knowledge and Catholic traditions of all students.

P&F – Parents and Friends Association

Last night we ZOOMED for our first meeting of 2021. Our next meeting is our AGM where we ask parents to nominate for specific positions on the P&F – President, secretary and treasurer. Our P&F is exceptional and one of the best in the whole Diocese!!! If you really want to make a difference in the life of your child, then please support the P&F and become an active member. Research proves that the more a parent is involved in the school their child attends, the better the educational outcomes.

So, Wednesday March 17 6:30pm you are invited to an ON-SITE P&F meeting here at St Kevin’s in our library. Come along and be part of this awesome team, as we work along side the staff to ensure our students get the best start to their school life that they can. Nibbles and refreshments provided.

Lakes Regional Swimming Carnival

Congratulations Blake and Emerson on your being selected to swim at the Diocesan Swimming carnival, representing both St Kevin’s and Lakes Region!!