Parish Priest: Fr Florentino (Boy) Galdo
School Principal: Mrs Rachael Spooner
Deputy Principal: Mr Matthew Taylor
School Email: admin@smfawknernth.catholic.edu.au
School Phone: 0393595423
St Matthew's Primary School is committed to creating an environment where the safety, wellbeing
and participation of all children within our care is paramount.
Dear Parents and Carers,
We are already halfway through this term and there is still so much to come.
Parents’ and Friends’ Association
The P & F have a few events coming up and we would really like to see involvement from the whole school community.
Next Monday March 4th the P & F will be holding an afternoon tea for parents and carers at 2.30pm in the Family Room. This will be an opportunity for you to meet the current members of the P & F and hear what it is they do. We are hoping to be able to increase the numbers of the committee too. It takes a number of people to be able to put on the events that the P & F do and we need more people to make all of our events possible.
The next P & F meeting is on Monday March 18th at 2.00pm in the Family Room. At this meeting we will be deciding what our fundraising for 2024 will go towards. We will also organise the Easter Raffle and begin Mother’s Day preparations.
The annual Easter Bonnet Parade and Raffle will be on Wednesday March 27th at 2pm on the soccer pitch (or in the hall depending on the weather). All children are encouraged to make an Easter Bonnet to wear in the parade.
Other events happening this term
SCHOOL PHOTOS - Next Tuesday March 5th is photo day. Please refer to the information that has been sent home regarding ordering and paying for your child’s photos.
All students are to be wearing full summer uniform, NO Sport uniform on this day.
FOOTY CLINIC - The Northern Saints will again be holding their Footy Clinic for our students on Monday March 18th. As part of this day the football club also provides a party pie/sausage roll for each child. On this day the children can wear casual clothes for a gold coin donation.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS - Mrs Howden has organised the Stations of the Cross again this year. This will be happening on Wednesday March 27th at 3.30pm. Please see Mrs Howden’s information about this event.
YEAR 7 2026 enrolment
If your child is in Year 5 this year and you are intending for them to attend a Catholic Secondary school you are required to complete an enrolment form this year. Most schools are taking enrolments now. Please contact the secondary school directly for enrolment information.
CONGRATULATIONS
We are very proud to share that the following former St. Matthew’s students have been selected for leadership roles in their current year levels at their secondary school:
Mercy College
Year 7 Mission Leader - Mariella Conci
Year 10 Mission Leader - Dana Issa
Year 7 Student Voice Leaders - Alyssa Lamsal and Isabella Mirabile
Year 8 Student Voice Leader - Angelina Essa
Year 9 Student Voice Leader - Amani Arif
Year 7 House Leader - Maria Rehman
Year 9 House Leader - Jessica Isho
Year 11 House Leader - Olivia Pitruzello
It is wonderful to hear how our former students are going in secondary school. If you have any news please share it with us and we can let the community know.
HATS
A reminder that during terms 1 & 4 the students are required to wear their school summer hat during recess and lunch times. If the students are not wearing a hat they will be directed to play in the allocated shaded areas.
If your child needs a hat they can purchase from the office for $15, it will be supplied immediately.
Events happening in Term 1
Please read the Dates To Remember section of the newsletter for important events happening in Term 1.
Take care,
Rachael
TERM 1 2024
Dear Parents,
If you have any new or additional information from paediatricians or psychologist in regards to your child could you please ensure that you send it through to the school office so that we are up to date with NCCD (National Consistent Collection of Data) that is required by the Government and by the Catholic Education Melbourne.
Also, if you have any student concerns or questions about the NCCD please contact Mrs Howden on 93595423 or by email hhowden@smfawknernth.catholic.edu.au
We will again be providing lunchtime clubs for children who would like to participate as an alternative to playing outside. The clubs we will be having this year are:
Games Club - in the Library on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Games will include jigsaws, board games and card games.
Nudel and Lego Club - in the Nudel Room (upstairs near the Year 5 classrooms) on Tuesday and Thursday
Choir (Years 2 - 6) - in the Music Room on Wednesday
Gardening Club - in the Garden on Wednesday and Thursday
Writing Club - in 3A on Friday
Please note that these days and times may change depending on staff availability.
