St Timothy's School Vermont 2023

Thank you to all the parents who were able to attend the meeting this week in regards to the Vermont Schools Hub. We were very excited to share the plan that ensures that families, now and into the future, will continue to have access to a high quality Catholic primary education in the vibrant communities of Vermont and Vermont South. 

Together with MACS, St Timothy's School, and Holy Saviour School are actively considering the development of a visionary K-12 Catholic Education Hub for our community, in partnership with Emmaus College. 

This week you would have received via email an invitation to our meeting on Wednesday night, and following that meeting an email containing an overview of this exciting proposal.

Questions from the meeting have been forwarded to the MACS team. 

We very much look forward to sharing more information with you as the weeks progress. St Timothy's, Holy Saviour and Emmaus have already started discussions on how our schools can work together in 2024.

I am very excited to announce that in 2024 St Timothy's will be a part of The Resilience Project. Through presentations, student curriculum, teacher resources and digital content, The Resilience Project’s Education Programs support mental health in the classroom, staffroom and family home. To find out more about this exciting opportunity for 2024 . please access the link provided. The program will run throughout the 2024 year.

The Resilience Project link or  https://theresilienceproject.com.au/

We are also excited to announce that  during 2024 in both Term 2 &3,  St Timothy's will be involved in The Song Room. The Song Room is a visual arts, drama and music  WELL BEING program. This will be in addition to our curriculum based Performing and Visual Arts programs. The learn more about what the program offers please see the attached link.

The Song Room link 

If there is any parent out there that could spare a few hours to weed, pull out dead plants and turn over soil in our courtyard pots that would be greatly appreciate.

This might also include repainting pots if needed. We will re plant in first term  in 2024. This can be down at any time that suits parents. 

Thanks to Carla who has offered, but I'm sure extra helping hands would be appreciated.

Please see AnneMaree or Gail if you can assist. Thanks you

Our Children's Disco is getting close!

If your child has a favourite song or would like something particular to be played at the St Tim's Christmas Disco on Friday December 1, please submit the song name (and artist if known) on the link below and we'll do our best to ensure it gets played.

Please ensure that the chosen song is suitable to be played for children 5-12  years old.

My suggestions ( click )

Thank you

Next Tuckshop is Friday 1st December

Order forms were sent home  Friday 24th November.

Please remember to return order forms by Wednesday 22nd November.

Friday 1st December: Renitha (Adriana)

Friday 8th December: Kitty (Bella)

Friday 15th December: Karen (Daniel) 

Assemblies will be every second week in Term 4.

Friday 1st December

You can order online each Wednesday  and the lunch orders will be delivered to school. If you haven't ordered previously you will need to create an account.

Orders MUST be placed prior to 8:30am.

To place an order www.classroomcuisine.com.au.

Term 4 is Summer Uniform

From Week 3 it is expected that all children wear :

Summer uniform on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday (except during netball clinics) and Friday.

Sports Uniform : Tuesday and during Netball Clinics Thursday 9th Nov, 16th Nov, 23rd Nov and 30th November

Netball Clinics for Prep (Foundation) to Year 6.

The dates are:

23rd November and 30th November.

Sorry about the previous Incorrect October dates!

The children are asked to wear Sports Uniform on these days.

We are also lucky enough to be able to purchase some additional  netball equipment.

It is a great bonus to be able to access Sporting School funding for additional support.

Parish Newsletter Saturday 25th  and Sunday 26th November

This week’s gospel is the final passage in Matthew’s gospel before the passion narrative – the death and resurrection of Jesus. As such, it provides a powerful end point to the teaching ministry section of the gospel. In many ways this passage can be seen as a summary of Jesus’ vision for the Kingdom – a world in which the hungry, the thirsty, the stranger, the naked and the imprisoned are treated with respect and dignity as a child of God. This is exactly what Jesus himself did throughout his ministry and it is what all Christian people are called to do.   Like the virtuous people of the passage, there are many times when we do not know the good work that we do. There are many times when our positive interaction with another person can be the difference between hope and despair for that person – and we may never know the difference we have made in their life. The challenge presented by Jesus is that whenever we see a person in need our response to them should be as if we were responding to Jesus himself.   But what of the times we fail to respond to the hungry, the thirsty, the stranger, the naked and the imprisoned? Who are they for us? … That irritating person who we’ve never been able to get along with? … That person who’s just arrived in the country and can’t speak the language properly? … That kid who always looks dirty and nobody talks to? … That girl who’s no good at relating to other people and everyone avoids her? … The homeless man in the street who asks for money? … The asylum seeker fleeing their country who didn’t go through all the right channels to immigrate? … Lord, when did we see you, and not come to your help?  

 Whitehorse Carols

 When: Saturday 16 December, 6.30pm – 9.60pm

Where: Whitehorse Civic Centre Precinct, Nunawading

Get ready for an evening filled with music, laughter, and holiday magic. The FREE festivities kick off at 5pm with rides, face painting, and a delicious array of food to purchase. With star-studded performances beginning at 6:30pm headlined by Carols by Candlelight favourite, Tim Campbell. As well as the Australian Children's Choir, the cast of Christmas Actually and Whitehorse Churches Care, plus a surprise appearance from the jolly man himself.

So gather your family, invite your friends, and make your way to the Whitehorse Carols for an unforgettable Christmas experience.

URL: www.creativewhitehorse.vic.gov.au/whats-on/whitehorse-carols

Creative Whitehorse – Festive Season

The festive season is underway and there’s definitely a buzz in the air. Your neighbourhood is brimming with fun events in the lead-up to Christmas from Whitehorse Carols, to festive cooking, creative classes and more!

Join us to celebrate with family and friends at one of our many fun and affordable events for all ages this December.

URL: www.creativewhitehorse.vic.gov.au/festive

Thursday November 23rd & 30th Sporting School Netball Clinics

Friday 1st December - Children's Disco

Monday 11th December - Whole School End of Year Celebration

Thursday 14th December- Year 6 Graduation Mass and Dinner

Friday 15th December- Whole School finish