2023 Term 1 Week 8

From the Principal - Term 1, Week 8

Dear Parents and Carers.

It was wonderful to see so many families supporting our school colour run last Friday. This event was our first community fundraising event post covid and it was amazing to spend the afternoon with so many people. The atmosphere was electric and the laughter, squeals of excitement and the smiling faces was just the lift the community needed. The weather was perfect and the support provided by the wonderful volunteers and the Narre Warren CFA made the event the success that it was. Due to the generosity of Events by Estela, All-make Automotive, G Rail Solutions and all our families, we raised over $3000 that will be put towards replacing the wooden playground and purchasing some outdoor furniture. We look forward to our next fundraising initiative, The Easter Raffle.

Staffing Updates

Congratulations to Mr Sharp on his principal appointment yesterday to Holy Family Catholic Primary School in Doveton. On behalf of the school staff, I thank Paul for his ongoing commitment and support to the students and families at Trinity. He will long be remembered for his passion for learning, wealth of knowledge and the enthusiasm he shared with all those around him. I wish Paul all the very best as he embarks on this next exciting chapter is his life. Paul’s last day at Trinity will be Wednesday 5^th April.

Welcome to Miss Rebecca Saunders who will join our Education Support Officer team at the beginning of next term. I know that Rebecca will be made to feel very welcome.

Trinity Harmony Day – Tuesday 21^st March

Next Tuesday 21st March we will be celebrating Harmony Day. Students and staff are encouraged to wear something that will highlight their country of origin, traditional dress or orange as a mark to celebrate our cultural diversity.  The students will participate in a range of activities on this day within their own levels. 

Easter Raffle and Free Dress Day – Wednesday 29^th March

On Wednesday 29th March, the students are encouraged to come to school in free dress in return for kindly donating an Easter item (eg, Easter egg, book, toy craft activity etc). These items will be bundled up for our yearly Easter Raffle. This will be our second fundraising event for the year and the money raised will go towards redeveloping our outdoor learning areas and play spaces.  Raffle books will be sent home next week with the oldest child in the family. 

School Photos

School photos will be held on Tuesday 4^th April. All students will be required to wear full summer uniform with black school shoes on the day. If your child has sports on this day, please send their sports shoes to school in their bag. An order form will be sent home shortly. 

Summer Uniform: 

Boys - Blue trinity polo, navy shorts, navy socks and black school shoes

Girls - Summer dress and white school socks or blue trinity polo, navy skort and white school socks. Yellow or navy ribbons. Stud or sleeper earrings only.

If you are having difficulty purchasing any school uniform, please let us know as we have all items in the second-hand shop.

Parent Helper Induction

Last week Mr Sharp went out the Parent Helper Induction video and updated requirements. All parents are required to watch and acknowledge the video prior to volunteering at any school events. If you require any further information, please contact the school office.

2024 Foundation (Prep) Enrolments 

We have now begun the process of enrolling 2024 Foundation students. If you have a child coming in 2024, or know of someone else who does, please contact the office for further details.  Enrolment forms can be downloaded from the Trinity School Website. 

SFX Information Night

Year 7 2025 Online Parent Q & A Information Evening. Thursday 16 March 2023 7.00pm – 8.00pm

Open Day (Berwick and Officer Campuses) Saturday 1st April 10.00am – 2.00pm

Registrations can be made on their website at https://sfx.vic.edu.au/

Athletics Carnival – Monday 20^th March

Next Monday 20^th March we will be holding our annual school athletics carnival at Casey Fields. A permission form was sent out last week via PAM and all families are welcome to come along and support their child/ren on the day. We still require a number of volunteers to help with the events. If you can assist, please contact Mrs Woolf or Mrs Cahill.

Year 4 Oasis Camp Information Night – Wednesday 22^nd March

We welcome you to join us for a virtual camp meeting via Google Meet at 7PM on Wednesday the 22nd of March 2023. During the meeting, the Year 4 teachers will discuss the camp schedule, student expectations and what they need to bring. An email was sent to families yesterday with the details.

Important Dates

Monday 20^th March                      Athletics Carnival at Casey Fields

Tuesday 21^st March                      Harmony Day – Students dress in traditional colours and clothes

Monday 27^th March                      Staff Professional Development Day – No school for students

Wednesday 29th March               Free Dress Day - Bring an Easter egg / item for the raffle

Tuesday 4^th April                          School Photos

Thursday 6^th April                         Easter Raffle and Assembly – Last Day of Term

Monday 24^th April                         School Closure Day for staff and students

Tuesday 25^th April                        ANZAC Day Public Holiday

Wednesday 26^th April                   Staff Professional Development Day – No school for students

Thursday 27^th April                       Term 2 Begins for students.

Saturday 29th April                      Bunnings BBQ Cranbourne (volunteers will be required)

Kind regards

Kathryn Pepper

My New Gallery

Religious Education- Term 1, Week 8

We all make mistakes. It is often said, yet very rarely acknowledged in a meaningful way. That is very true in our current society that is often just waiting for someone to err so that they can jump all over it, and bring someone down. Newspapers recipe to selling is publishing 70% bad news. There have been efforts from media companies to sell good news, but the facts suggest they fail. So why are we drawn to bad news? 

Perhaps is it about allowing ourselves to judge others. To look beyond our own failings and see the failings in others. I mean, I take great comfort in seeing a Golf Professional on the tour hitting a ball into the trees, or missing a short putt. Why? Possibly because it makes my own inadequecies on the golf course feel normal. The reality is though, that fleeting feeling does not help my golf game. The only assistance required there is a good coach and some purposeful practice, and self reflection on the positives and areas for improvment. 

So what has this got to do with Lent, Jesus and Reconciliation? A great deal actually. 

Lent is a period of self reflection, where we are challenged to look within our own life and see the opportunities for growth. We need to seek out a coach, which for many Catholics, a Priest can play, where they challenge us to look deeply at our own failings, reflect on the opportunities and then give us another chance. Jesus time is the desert is often spoken about in the notion of fasting and temptation, yet it is also a great model of reflection. In this fast paced world, how often do we take the time to really find quiet time to sit and reflect, or be present with the moment. The simple answer is we are too busy, yet we all have our own demands and if we do not look after ourselves, can we really look after those we love?

I know I made a change in this space a few years ago and now walk for 20 minutes in the morning while the kids are asleep. It has helped enormously to create a space for reflection and to re-centre. (I still struggle with a 5:40 alarm though) It is also a space that I put myself in prayer, to be thankful for what I have and seek clarity in what is happening. Some people meditate, some listen to music, many Catholics use prayer; whatever it is it needs to work for you. 

At one of the Sacramental workshops, a brave mum shared that she came to hopefully allow her child to learn about Reconciliation from me as a presenter, as he wasn't listening to her. As parents, and teachers, we all have that feeling at times. I hope that child did learn something from me, but I guarantee he learns more from the mum. While that child may not seem to be listening, there is no doubt they are learning from what we do.

So maybe Lent is an opportunity for our children to learn from us, people who seek to judge others less, celebrate what we have and reflect on how we can continue to grow ourselves. 

Sacramental Program- Reconciliation

We wish all of our students completing the Sacrament of Reconciliation all the very best. It is a big step and very couragous to admit our mistakes, however it also allows us to become stronger people and closer to God. 

Paul Sharp

REL\ Deputy Principal

Student Support - Term 1,Week 8

Each year, our Year 6 students are invited to create a poster promoting our four School Wide Expectations. The Year 6 students shortlisted 9 posters which students from Foundation - Year 6 had the opportunity to vote for. Students were asked to vote for the poster they believe best represented our School Wide Expectations. 

Thank you to all of our Year 6 students who took the time to create a School Wide Expectations poster.

Congratulations to Maya from 6A who created the poster chosen by the school community to be used for our 2023 SWE poster. Maya's poster will be used throughtout the school, in our newsletter and on our website promoting our four School Wide Expectatations. 

Child Safe Standards

 The Child Safe Standards aim to protect children and young people, by requiring organisations to put policies, procedures and processes in place to prevent and respond to abuse. They aim to make keeping children and young people safe a key focus of organisations in Victoria.

The Child Safe Standards help organisations to:

• Promote the safety of children
• Prevent child abuse
• Ensure effective processes are in place to respond to and report allegations of child abuse
• Encourage children to ‘have a say’, especially on issues that are important to them or about decisions that affect their lives.

Child Safe Standard 1 - Relevant entities establish a culturally safe environment in which the diverse and unique identities and experiences of Aboriginal children and young people are respected and valued.

Child Safe Standard 2 - Child safety and wellbeing is embedded in organisational leadership, governance and culture.

 Child Safe Standard 3 - Children and young people are empowered about their rights, participate in decisions affecting them and are taken seriously.

Child Safe Standard 4 - Families and communities are informed, and involved in promoting child safety and wellbeing.

Child Safe Standard 5 - Equity is upheld and diverse needs respected in policy and practice.

Child Safe Standard 6 - People working with children and young people are suitable and supported to reflect child safety and wellbeing values in practice.

Child Safe Standard 7 - Processes for complaints and concerns are child focused.

Child Safe Standard 8 - Staff and volunteers are equipped with the knowledge, skills and awareness to keep children and young people safe through ongoing education and training.

Child Safe Standard 9 - Physical and online environments promote safety and wellbeing while minimising the opportunity for children and young people to be harmed.

Child Safe Standard 10 - Implementation of the Child Safe Standards is regularly reviewed and improved.

Child Safe Standard 11 - Policies and procedures document how the relevant entity is safe for children and young people. 

Trinity’s Child Safe Champions 

Victoria’s Child Safe Standards require certain roles and responsibilities to be allocated within schools, including the role of a ‘Child Safety Champion’ who supports school leadership to effectively implement their child safety and wellbeing plans.

Child Safety Champions work with the school leadership team, school staff, students, volunteers and the school community to create a child safe environment in the school.

Key responsibilities include-

•       Promote Child Safety Culture 
•       Provide Support and Guidance
•       Train and Educate
•       Monitor, Review and Report

Trinity’s Child Safe Champions are –

Parish News: Term 1 Week 8

SHEPHERD’S TABLE: Would you like to make a difference to those in need? 
Information session Sunday 26 March after 11am Mass
Shepherd’s Table has now been serving meals for more than 2 years. We have been successful because of the financial support we have received from parish members, and with our volunteers, who prepare the meals every first and third Saturday of the month.
Currently we have a loyal group of regular volunteers who act as leaders, cooks or assistants on the day, but we need more people to become involved. You can support us in our ministry by joining our volunteer group. Your commitment depends on you and the time you have available to assist us.
On 26th March following the 11am Mass we are having an information session during which you can ask questions; find out what we do and how we do it; and what would be expected of you if you were to become a volunteer. A cuppa and food will be provided. We would love to meet anyone interested in finding out more about Shepherd’s Table.

Please give it some thought. We would love to see you on the 26 March after 11am Mass.
Enquiries: Max 0407 788 845 or Lynn 0409 356 630.

2023 Trinity Athletics Carnival

Five days to go until our Trinity Athletics Carnival! On Monday 20th March, all the students will be competing in various track and field events at Casey Fields Regional Athletics Centre. The students are required to wear sneakers, their Trinity jacket/jumper, hat, PE shorts/skort and a tshirt in their house/sport colour. It is advisable that they also bring a coat in case it is cold and windy. The students will also need to bring their drink bottle, snack and lunch. Please see below the schedule for the day.

Spectators are welcome to view their child/children from behind the fence and are not permitted in the grandstand area.

Visual Art-Term One-Week Eight

 VISUAL ARTS

All the students have been working hard in Visual Arts.

The Grade One students focused on creating Texture and created these cute Spiders. Well Done!

The Grade Two students created these realistic looking lollipops out of clay

Harmony Day 2023

Harmony Day will be celebrated by our school on Tuesday the 21st of March. 

Students can wear clothes that represent their cultural heritage or is colours that represent their cultural background. If they do not have these, they can wear something orange, or even a dash of orange, which represents the colour of diversity.

Our Catholic School celebrates people of different faiths and backgrounds. All are welcome and we want to make this an inclusive environment.

Unfortunately, racism still occurs and we all need to stand together and say it is not alright. I witnessed it happen to a friend on the weekend, and when I said how shocked I was, she told me how often it happens to her.

Our Social Justice Leaders created this video to share their thoughts on Harmony Day. I have attatches a link to the Government site with great information. On the day, we will create a video titled: At our School, everyone belongs because....

Paul Sharp

AWARDS & BIRTHDAYS

ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL

In the case of illness/absence please call the school office by 8.30am or login to PAM to send a notification no later than 9.00am  on the day of absence.

An SMS will be sent (daily) to Parents after 9.30am for any unexplained student absences.

If no contact can be made or no absence is reported the school may phone emergency contacts to ensure student safety.  

If you are going away on holidays you must advise in writing to the Principal BEFORE you leave.  

Thank you.

CHILD SAFE STANDARDS WORKING WITH CHILDREN

Trinity has zero tolerance towards child abuse and is therefore committed to complying with the Ministerial Order No. 1359 – Implementing the Child Safe Standards – Managing the Risk of Child Abuse in Schools and School Boarding Premises. All parents/guardians wishing to help in the classroom, canteen or attend excursions MUST have completed the PARENT HELPER WORKSHOP and hold a current WORKING WITH CHILDREN CARD.

Further details are available from the school office or the Justice Department website.  All parent/guardian helpers must sign in at the office before proceeding to the classrooms.  Your current Working with Children card must be displayed at all times when working in the classrooms and attending excursions.

A reminder to all Parents/Carers, supervision by School Staff begins at 8.30am before school and after school only at the drop off area until 3.30pm.

Trinity Car Park Etiquette

• For greater safety and visibility, we are requesting that all drivers reverse park into the marked bays.
• Thank you all who use the pedestrian crossing area.  You are demonstrating to your children correct road safety practices.  Once children cross the pedestrian crossing into the parking area, they, for their safety, need to be placed into vehicles promptly.  The car park is NOT a meeting area.
• The lane around the edge of the car park (closest to the oval) are for vehicles waiting to pick children up from the Pick-up Zone ONLY.
• The two parking bays closest to the office path are the PICK-UP ZONES.  These are NO STANDING zones.  If your children are not ready to get into your car as you pull up to the pick-up zone, you must continue on and rejoin the end of the pick-up queue.
• There is NO RIGHT TURN when exiting the car park.  All vehicles must turn left for the safety of others and to maintain traffic flow.
• THE GATES CLOSE AT 8.50am. They will RE-OPEN AT 3.00pm. The gates close for the day at 3:30pm. Occasionally they might reopen slightly later due to school activities.
• The Staff Car Park is for STAFF PARKING ONLY.  Please do not use it as a drop off/pick up for students.

Thank you for your patience and consideration of others