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Dear Parents, Carers and Guardians,
I would like to announce that Mrs Sharon Scholtes has been appointed to the Deputy Principal position at St Michael’s. Sharon has been currently acting in this role, and has shown to be a fabulous leader for our school. Congratulations Sharon!
Whole School Approach to Positive Behaviour Support
As a principal, I am sometimes asked how behaviour is supported at St Michael’s. As you are aware, the School Wide Expectations are taught and encouraged at all levels, with reinforcing positive behaviour being at the forefront of all that we do. Research suggests that focusing on positive behaviours has a better impact than drawing on negative behaviour displayed by students. You would be familiar with our School Wide Expectations of:
RESPECT LEARNING HONESTY SAFETY RESILIENCE
Naturally, there are times when we do have to address poor behaviour. The following rubric is used to help teachers determine the most appropriate action to take. This is always dependent first and foremost on the context of the situation and the child whom we are working with. As you know, each child needs to be considered individually and a “one size fits all” method does not work in schools.
This tool is being shared with you solely for the purposes of awareness raising within our school community. It is one of many ways in which our teachers try to build positive relationships with all students.
Crazy Hair Day - Friday 15th August
We can’t wait to see all your crazy hair dos next Friday 15th August. As per school policy, we ask that coloured hair spray and face paint is not used.
Book Week - Pyjama Day Monday 25th August
Save the date…. To celebrate Book Week we will have our annual wear your Pyjama’s to school on Monday 25th August. This is my favourite day of the year!!
Important Dates:
7th and 8th August - Grade 5/6 Incursion
8th August - District Basketball
8th August - Whole School Mass 11:30am
11th August - School Closure Day
15th August - Crazy Hair Day
19th August - Reconciliation Parent Workshop
22nd August - Junior School Athletics
25th August - Pyjama Day
Seeking donations for Father's Day Raffle The Parents and Friends Group would like to reach out and invite local businesses in our school community to be part of our upcoming Father’s Day Raffle by donating a product or voucher. This is a great opportunity to connect with our wider school community and showcase your business while supporting a great cause that benefits our school and students. Whether you're a small business owner or part of a larger organisation, your contribution—big or small, will make a real difference.
If you’re interested in getting involved, please email pandf@stmtraralgon.catholic.edu.au
Stay connected with St Michael’s Parents & Friends GroupIf you haven’t already, please follow the St Michael’s School Traralgon Parents and Friends Group Facebook page
This is the best way to stay up to date with all our school fundraising events & activities. Spread the word and share the page with other parents, grandparents, and carers in our school community, so nobody misses out!
Each week students from each class are awarded Student of the Week certificates. These children are nominated for the example they have been within the school based on the School Wide Expectation focus for that week. The weekly focus will be from Wednesday until Tuesday the following week. Awards will be given out at in the classrooms on Friday.
In Week 3 the School Wide Expectation focus is Learning:
I set high expectations of what I can achieve.
I work hard and always try my best.
I reflect on my own learning and how I can improve.
I can receive and act on feedback.
| Henry Jaison | Indiana Ellis | Rhianna McInnes |
| Jasper Sheen | Elijah Groves | Harrison Georgiou |
| Lincoln Baxter | Evie Howe | Rylee Martin |
| Mia Celima | Cael Booth | Angelyn Shimjith |
| Sophie Poon | Logan Suter | Grace Ketchion |
| Amelia Shimjith | Joanna Mathew | Audrey Crow |
St Michael’s Netball Team Bound for State!
On Wednesday 30th July, the St Michael’s netball team travelled to Sale to compete in the Regional Competition – and what a day it was!
The competition was fierce, with every team bringing their best. In one nail-biting match against Lucknow, the girls managed to hold on and claim victory by just one point! Mrs Chapman was nearly on the floor with nerves, while Mrs Wisewould was willing the final buzzer to sound through sheer telepathy!
The girls continued to play with skill, heart and teamwork throughout the day, delivering a series of strong performances. Their grit and determination paid off, and they’ve now earned a spot in the State Finals!
We are so proud of their achievement and wish them all the very best as they take on the next challenge. Go St Michael’s!
This week’s gospel passage carries with it the expectation of the late 1st Century as the early Christians awaited the triumphant return of the Christ (sometimes called the Second Coming or the Parousia). This is a familiar theme through the gospels and, in fact, across the gospels we can see that the communities were beginning to face the realisation that the promised return was taking longer than they had expected.
An attitude of anticipation emerged … waiting for the Second Coming! Rather than waiting for the kingdom of God to be delivered, we must live our lives in such a way as to bring about the kingdom; to draw the kingdom into the present. Jesus often spoke of the kingdom as both near and not yet. If we all live the values of the kingdom, by our very actions we bring the kingdom into being. This gives an incredible significance to the way we choose to live our lives. If we ‘invest’ in the kingdom by living out the values of the kingdom and living in expectation of the Second Coming, then that ‘investment’ is its own reward.
We are about to begin our preparation for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
On Tuesday 19th August at 6pm there will be a Parent Information night for the parents of children receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation this year. This meeting will take place in the new hall behind St Michael’s Church.
If you have not yet enrolled your child for this Sacrament can you please complete an enrolment form and return it to the Parish Office. Please find a link to the Enrolment Form attached to this newsletter.
If you have any questions please contact Sue Rickwood on srickwood@stmtraralgon.catholic.edu.au.
We are very excited to be able to welcome Gen Bryant and her team into our school and parish in August. Gen is an independent musician, composer, public speaker and team builder who has been involved in school and parish ministry across Australia for over 18 years. Gen is passionate about spreading the Gospel messages of hope, love and justice to young people. Gen’s sessions are interactive and engaging as she shares her music and faith journey with people of all ages and all walks of life.
Monday 11th August is a Professional learning day for staff of St Michael’s & St Gabriel’s Primary Schools. On Tuesday 12th August the Grade 5/6 students will attend workshops at St Gabriel’s Primary School.
The following events are open to all school families to attend:
Sunday 10th August - Gen will provide music at the 5:00pm Mass at St Michael’s Church
Monday 11th August - Parish Evening Session at St Gabriel’s Primary School at 6pm
We offer hot lunches weekly on a Monday with Munch Lunch. They are a local company that offer a variety of lunch items.
Ordering is simple, download the Spriggy Schools app via your App Store or Google Play store, select St Michael's School, add your children and their class to the app and place your order! Lunches will then be delivered to school. Orders need to be placed by 9:00am on the day. You can pre order lunches 2 weeks in advance.
Contact: Munch Lunch 0459 220 445 or hello.munch.lunch@gmail.com
