St Denis School Newsletter
Term 2 Week 1 2023
CEWA Child Safe Framework
Mother's Day
First Holy Communion
Anzac Day Prayer
God of love and liberty, we bring our thanks this day for the peace and security we enjoy, which was won for us through the courage and devotion of those who gave their lives in time of war.
We pray that their labour and sacrifice may not be in vain, but that their spirit may live on in us and in generations to come.
Amen
Thursday 27 April: Internet Awareness Session (Year 4 – 6)
- Monday 1 May: P&F Meeting – 7.00pm School Hall – All Welcome
- Friday 12 May: Mother’s Day Breakfast & Liturgy
Dear Parents and Members of our School Community
Welcome back to the start of Term Two! There are a significant number of events planned for the ten weeks. These include but are not limited to: First Holy Communion, St Denis Cross Country Carnivals, Assemblies, Mother’s Day Breakfast and Liturgy, Excursions, Winter Carnival and Semester One Reports.
Make sure to keep an eye on our website and school newsletters for all the latest updates and information. We are always updating the term planner on our website, so you can stay on top of all the changes and amendments. Please endure you are checking this on a regular basis.
With so much going on, we want to make sure we're not only kind to each other but also to ourselves. Let's take care of our amazing school community and make the most of everything that Term Two has in store for us. Get ready for an amazing term!
CEWA Child Safe Framework
At St Denis School, we are dedicated to creating a safe, positive and supportive learning environment that engages and protects our students. To achieve this, we have implemented the Child Safe Framework, which provides a set of practices for all members of our school community to follow.
The three key practices of the Child Safe Framework are designed to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students.
Situational Prevention
We have situational prevention measures in place, which include visibility of students and staff and an open and transparent culture. We are constantly evaluating our environment, including online, to identify ways to increase safety.
Extended Guardianship
We believe that child safety is everyone's responsibility, and every adult in our school community has an active role to play in ensuring the safety of children and young people. We call this extended guardianship.
Healthy respectful relationships
Finally, we foster healthy and respectful relationships among all members of our school community. We expect everyone to interact in a manner that is respectful and honours the dignity of others.
By following these practices, we create a child safe culture that models the behaviours we expect from all members of our school community. We have also implemented specific procedures, such as our School Code of Conduct, How to Report a Concern and Behaviour Management Plan, to ensure that we are meeting the requirements of the Child Safe Framework. These are easily accessible on our school website. Our upper primary students have recently reviewed the Student Code of Conduct and the process for students to report concerns and will be sharing these with the whole school at morning gatherings.
We have integrated the Keeping Safe Program into our curriculum, which is taught across all year levels. Your child's class teacher has sent home information about the specific topics and discussion points that will be covered this term. We encourage all families to become familiar with the program and the Child Safe Framework.
Together, we can create a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment for all students at St Denis School.
More information about the Child Safe Framework can be found here: https://www.cewa.edu.au/our-schools/key-initiatives/child-safe-framework/
ANZAC Day Liturgy
I wish to thank the staff for leading us in our ANZAC Liturgy today.
Mother's Day
Our traditional Mother’s Day Breakfast (hosted by Year 3 parents) and Prayer Service (presented by Year 2 students) will be held on Friday 12 May. Please see details below regarding booking for the breakfast.
1st Holy Communion
Year 4 students who have been baptised and have received their First Reconciliation are invited to prepare for and receive the sacrament of the 1st Holy Communion. Students who wish to receive First Holy Communion MUST attend all of the preparation events and submit the required information.
If you have not yet done so, please ensure you complete the required enrolment form: https://forms.office.com/r/JVGHK7FcwE
These students must attend Church this weekend for the Commitment ceremony. Mass times are as follows: Saturday, 29 April @ 6:30pm OR Sunday 30 April @ 9:00am.
We wish the students all the very best for their preparation.
P&F (Parents & Friends) Meeting
Our next P&F Meeting is scheduled for Monday 1 May at 7.00pm in the hall.
3 Year Old Program
We will be holding interviews in Term Two for our 3 Year Old Program for 2024. If you are interested in enrolling your child, please submit an Application Form to the school office as soon as possible.
Seesaw
Parents, just a reminder that Seesaw is now our primary source of communication between school and home. Please ensure you check all notifications in the message section regularly.
Class Assemblies
Parents are invited to three class assemblies this term. The Year 3s will be showcasing their learning on Friday 19 May, followed by the Year 6 class on Friday, 2 June and then the Year 2s on Friday, 9 June.
With regards and best wishes
Justin Tuohy
Principal, St Denis School
MAKING JESUS REAL
MJR AWARD
Matisse always demonstrates a positive attitude towards everything she does. She always strives to do her best and is a kind and considerate member of our school community. She leads by example and is a responsible and positive role-model for her peers. Matisse inspires others to do their very best and shows thoughtfulness towards all. She displays all the qualities of being a WEST person by making others always feel welcome at school. Congratulations, Matisse!