All Saints Parish School Portland eNewsletter

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the traditional owners, the Gunditjmara people, on whose land we learn, work and play. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their elders- past, present and emerging believing that we can walk together for a better future.

Principal's Report

I hope everyone had a relaxing and enjoyable long weekend and managed to stay out of the heat if you needed. It was great to see so many visitors and locals enjoying our beautiful town and amazing beaches. Our Portland community has so much to offer.

This Saturday we have the Relay for Life at the Portland Soccer Field. This is a great community event that we support as a school. There have been many people within our school community that have been touched by cancer in some way or another. Our current fundraising effort is just over $1200 and we are grateful for anyone who has contributed in any way. There is still a chance to donate (please see the link later in this newsletter). We would love to see as many members of our school community supporting us and joining in on the day. A note will be sent home this week with students. We ask anyone who is planning on joining us on the day to register for our team using the same link as mentioned above. We hope to see you there.

Thank you to those families who have completed the Wellbeing Barometer survey on SCHOOLTV. The Wellbeing Barometer survey is still open for participation. The more responses received, the more meaningful the data and outcomes will be.

We hope our Foundation and Year 1/2 students had a great time at the family Maths night last Thursday. Thank you to our teachers who gave up their time to host a fantastic night of fun and engaging maths activities.

Amelia Burns in Year 2 is currently growing her hair in order to cut it off for charity. If any families would like to donate please use this link. https://hairwithheart.variety.org.au/fundraisers/kirraleejordan/hair-with-heart?utm_source=qr&utm_medium=print

This week our Year 3 and 5 students will begin their NAPLAN assessments. We wish them all the best and know that their teachers have prepared them well over the years.

RESPECT YOURSELF, RESPECT OTHERS & RESPECT YOUR ENVIRONMENT!

Regards

Jamie

Catholic School Culture

Project Compassion 2024

Congratulations and Welcome

Congratulations to Zimi Lyons in Foundation and her family on the arrival of a new baby brother back in February. Rafferty Banks Lyons was born on 3rd Feb 2024. Zimi is very excited and is a wonderful big sister who loves her new little brother lots.

Home-made Hot Cross Buns @ Breakfast Club

This week at Breakfast Club we will be selling home-made hot cross buns for $1 each. All money raised goes towards our Relay for Life fundraising efforts.

There is no need to order just turn up at the window with your $1 and enjoy a toasty warm hot cross bun. Available until stocks run out.

Easter Egg Raffle Donations

As we near the end of term and the Easter holidays it is time for our annual Easter raffle. Books of tickets will be sent hope this week with students.

We are asking families, if you can, to donate something Easter themed (Easter eggs, chocolate, toys, colouring books or craft activities) to make up our prizes for this raffle.

The more donations we get the more prizes that we can have. A donation box will be located in the foyer.

School Information

Assembly Timetable

Assemblies commence at 2:30pm every second Friday afternoon.

Assemblies for Term 1

Week 8 - March 22 - 3/4JS

Assemblies for Term 2

Week 2 - April 26 - 1/2ID

Week 4 - May 10 - 1/2DW

Week 6 - May 24 - 1/2YW

Week 8 - June 7 - 1/2MR

Week 10 - June 21 - 5/6BS

Some Important Dates

TERM 1

Wednesday March 13- NAPLAN Testing Window Opens

Wednesday March 13- Friday March 15- Year 4 camp- Dunkeld

Wednesday March 20- Sacrament of Penance

Thursday March 21- Harmony Day

Monday March 25- School Athletics Carnival

Thursday March 28- Last Day of Term

TERM 2

Monday April 15- Term 2 begins

Tuesday April 16- 1/2 swimming begins

Thursday April 18- 3/4 swimming begins

Monday April 22- School photos

Thursday April 25- ANZAC Day Public Holiday

Monday April 29-Friday May 3- Catholic Education Week

Learning and Teaching

Students of the Week

Term 1 Week 6 Assembly

FCL: Logie Tomkins & Andee Roos

1/2YW: Zane Farrugia & Lucas Kerr

1/2DW: Piper Sutton & Masie Thomas

1/2ID: Isla Logan & Verah Budde

1/2MR: Lachlan Watson & Cruiz McNamara

3/4DL: Sylvester Varcoe & Peyton Marshall

3/4MS: Charlie Hawker & Eloise Richardson

3/4JS: Max Lindsay & Kaziah McRae

3/4MN: Holly Kort & Celeste Lyszczarz

5/6AD: Eloise Powell & Chelsea Payne

5/6BS: Summer Chow & Indiana Marshall

5/6RV: Kelsey Taylor & Cassie Jayasundara

5/6DC: Savanna Loft & Aliyah Logan

Indonesian: Noah Kempton & Penelope Cropley

Digi Tech: Carter Anderson & Erin Hollis-Compton

Art: Amelia Burns & Bailey Sharam

Physical Education: Nelly Ford & Robby Rowe

Principal Award: “Never see a need without doing something about it” : Oliver Copley

CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE STUDENTS FOR BEING AN AMAZING MEMBER OF YOUR CLASS AND OUR SCHOOL!

NAPLAN Assessments

The NAPLAN testing window opens on Wednesday for our Year 3 and 5 students. The students have been well prepared by their teachers and while it is important that the children do their best we understand that this is one assessment piece in the larger picture of your child's education. We wish all our participating students good luck.

What does NAPLAN assess?

NAPLAN assesses literacy and numeracy skills that students are learning through their regular school
curriculum.

Students sit assessments in writing, reading, conventions of language (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy. The questions assess content linked to the Australian Curriculum: English and Mathematics.

All government and non-government education authorities contribute to the development of NAPLAN
test materials. The below flier was sent out to families of Year 3 and Year 5 students earlier on this year.
To find out more about NAPLAN, visit nap.edu.au.

NAPLAN Information Brochure for Parents and Carers

The Physical Education and Sport Report.

Wow!! What a busy term it has been for our All Saints Sporting Students!!!

Physical Education
Thus far we have been completing Athletics in the lead up to our Athletics Carnival Monday March 25. I
have been super impressed with our students and how well they have been applying themselves in class.
The progression of our students has been amazing and I am looking forward to our students showcasing
their ability on this day.

Swimming
Outside of the school curriculum, we have already attended school swim trials and district and division swim carnivals in both Portland and Warrnambool. I have been super proud of all of our student’s efforts in the pool. We should particularly be proud of Nevaeh Stephens, Bonnie Shipard and Vossie Vosloo who were crowned individual champions at our District Swim Carnival. Bonnie received a sixth place overall at the Division Carnival Warrnambool and Vossie a second! Both Bonnie and Vossie have now qualified to
compete at the Regional Swim Carnival in Horsham Friday March 22. We are super proud of these two
and we wish them all the best.

Australian Rules Football
Earlier this year our Grade Four students were lucky to attend a football clinic with my favourite team,
the Geelong Cats! In attendance were players such as Jeremy Cameron and Mitch Duncan. It was
certainly a highlight for the kids (and myself!) and we had an awesome day.
Any students who wish to play AFL, teams such as Heathmere (where I coach), Tyrendarra, Westerns
and Portland are looking for players to fill spots in Auskick, Under 11, Under 12, Under 14, Under 17 and
Under 18. Students and Parents wishing to play or participate in Auskick at Heathmere are welcome to
speak to me.

Summer Series Golf and Tennis
Congratulations to our students who participated in our District Golf and Tennis competitions. We are
very proud of the sportsmanship and effort demonstrated on this day. We are very grateful to our
parents who assisted, particularly Cameron McCallum who offered a coaching afternoon the day before
the competition. Huge thanks to the Portland Golf Club, who were very welcoming and generous with
their support. In the tennis, Sabra Campbell was very close to making the final and Penelope Copley took
out the girls golf event, even scoring a 5 on one hole! Well done girls and go All Saints!!! Penelope has
directly qualified for the next level of competition at Warrnambool. I am waiting on more information,
however there may be more qualifiers for this tournament.

Community Sport
– State Series BMX
Finally, well done to all of students who competed locally in a leg of the state series BMX competition.
From all reports, our students competed very successfully. Congratulations to Atley Sutton, Ed Eichler,
Theo Donovan, Emmy and Fletcher Bicknell.

If any parents have any community sport news/achievements they would like to pass on, please send
them to pwhite@asportland.catholic.edu.au

Mr Paul White, PE-Sport Coordinator

School Athletic Sports - Monday 25th March

Date: Monday 25^th March

Venue: Nelson Park, Cape Nelson Road Portland

Time: 9.00am to 3.25pm

Transport: ALL CHILDREN ARE TO BE DROPPED OFF AT NELSON PARK BY 9am AND WILL BE DISMISSED FROM NELSON PARK AT THE END OF THE EVENTS.

Children walking or riding to school need to go straight to Nelson Park. If walking/riding home from Nelson Park, written permission is needed from parents. Children who do not have written permission to walk/ride home from Nelson Park will have parents/carers called to collect them.

STUDENTS ARE TO BE COLLECTED FROM NELSON PARK NO LATER THAN 3.25pm.

PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO STAFF SUPERVISION FOR CHILDREN AT NELSON PARK BEFORE 8.30am

Food/Drinks: Students will need snacks, lunch and water. There is no official lunchtime, students will have breaks every few events for food and their water bottles are taken to the events with them. Students will also be able to purchase icy-poles during their breaks at a cost of $1 each.

We will have a BBQ for students/families wishing to purchase a sausage ($2 each). Parent helpers to assist with the cooking and sales will be needed. Please complete and return the slip below indicating your availability.

Please see the note sent home if you would like to volunteer to work on the BBQ / sales

School Photos

School photo day will be Monday 22nd April. Photo ordering forms will be sent out next week with each form being specific to your child, with its own unique code. We ask that orders are placed online and forms returned to school by Wednesday 27th March as it has been our experience that forms with links to student's photo ordering tend to get lost over the school holidays.

Family photo forms will be available from the school office.

If you are not purchasing photos this year, please return your form with NOT REQUIRED.

Separated families are able to use the same Shootkey code to order photos. However, please state clearly if the order is for Mum or Dad. If you require a separate form for your family please let the office know at admin@asportland.catholic.edu.au or call 5523 3654.

SchoolTV - Wellbeing

All Saints Parish School’s ‘School TV’ can be accessed using the following link: https://asportland.catholic.schooltv.me

SPECIAL REPORT: The Wellbeing Barometer 2024

We kindly ask you to take a few moments to complete a survey for each of your children. Your feedback will guide us in providing the best support possible in the months ahead. Should you have any concerns or require further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out. Here is the link for you to be able to complete the survey for your child/ren. https://asportland.catholic.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-wellbeing-barometer-2024-au

Leadership & Stewardship

VACPSP Conference- Lorne

Next week, Tuesday March 19-Friday March 22, I will be attending the Victorian Association of Catholic Primary School Principals conference in Lorne.

The 2024 Conference theme is WITH STRENGTH and will inspire Principals to think with strength, engage with strength and lead with strength. In a post-pandemic world, with global unrest, teacher shortages, and changing social, ecclesial, and educational contexts and challenges, Principals are challenged to dig deeper than ever before for the strength to lead their communities.

Miss O'Keefe will be Acting Principal during this time.

Community Engagement

Relay for Life- Saturday March 16

This Saturday, March 16, we will be participating in Relay for Life at the Portland Soccer Ground commencing at 10:00am.

We would love as many students and their families to come and join us at this wonderful community event at some stage throughout the day. If you can come for an hour or if you come for longer during the day we would be thrilled to see you there. The more the merrier. This is a really fun day with lots of activities and enjoyment throughout the day.

If you would like to join our team or make a donation please use the following link.
https://www.relayforlife.org.au/fundraisers/AllSaintsParishSchool4400

Child Safety & Wellbeing

Webinars for parents and carers

https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/webinars

Join one of our free webinars for parents and carers.

These live webinars give parents and carers the knowledge, skills and tools to support their children to have safe online experiences.

On this page:

Download the schedule

2024 parent and carer webinar schedule (PDF, 99.3KB)Download

Happy Birthday

MARCH BIRTHDAYS

STUDENTS: Banjo M, Xianne D, Billie-Lee J, Logie T, Tayha J, Eloise P, Samantha L, Jarvis T, Braxtyn M, Mia T, Lola F, Noah H, Jayden J, Indiah G-B, Van M, Caleb M, Isla R, David S, Trinidy B, Chelsea P, Victor V, Ezra C, Charli H, Edward B, Isabella C, Lucas K.

STAFF: Mrs Roberts, Jess R, Miss Mall, Mrs Anderson

Praying With Children

Praying with Children Week 5 Lent

Praying with Children Palm Sunday

COMMUNITY NEWS

Tickets for this Blue Light Disco need to be purchased online via the QR code.

Bayview College Chess Tournament

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