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Dear Families,
Welcome to week 7!
Last week we farewelled Hayden Challis (4LH). We wish Hayden and his family all the very best for their move to Queensland and thank them for their contributions to St Paul's over the years!
Swimming Program
What an incredible effort by our Prep to Year 3 students during their swimming program last week! It was wonderful to see their enthusiasm, determination and growing confidence in the water. We are so proud of how well they represented our school and embraced the challenges of the program.
This week, it’s the turn of our Year 4-6 students to dive in! We understand that swimming can be a physically demanding activity, so we kindly ask parents to ensure students are well-rested and ready to make the most of this fantastic opportunity.
A huge thank you to Mr. Maher for his exceptional organisation and tireless work in making this program such a success. His efforts behind the scenes have ensured a smooth and enjoyable experience for all. We also extend our gratitude to the teachers, who have taken on extra duties and given up their breaks to ensure the program runs seamlessly.
We are excited to see our Year 4-6 students make a splash this week and look forward to celebrating their achievements!
Remembrance Day
Last week our Yer 5 students joined the Remembrance Day celebration at the Bentleigh RSL.
Upcoming Events
November
Monday 18 - Friday 22 November Swimming Year 4 to Year 6
Friday 29 November - School Closure Day
December
Tuesday 10 December - End of Year Mass 10am
Thursday 12 December - Christmas Carols
Monday 16 December - last day for Year 6
Tuesday 17 December - last day for Prep to Year 5's 2.30pm finish
January 2025
Thursday 30 January - First day back for all students
Friday 4 April - Term 1 ends 2.30pm
Wishing you all a lovely week ahead.
Kind regards,
Margy D'Rozario
At St Paul’s, we embraced the spirit of World Kindness Day! Last Wednesday students and staff were reminded of the power of small, kind actions—like a friendly smile, a helping hand or a kind word—and how they can create a ripple effect of positivity.
During lunch, the Wellbeing Team set up outside the art room and tuck shop with colourful chalk, inviting everyone to participate in a special kindness activity. Students and teachers stopped by to write heartfelt messages, sharing kind words about friends, classmates and staff. The walls quickly became a beautiful tapestry of positive affirmations and gratitude, spreading joy throughout our school.
This meaningful celebration encouraged everyone to go beyond just one day, reminding us to make kindness a daily habit. By coming together to celebrate, St. Paul’s demonstrated what makes our community so special—a shared commitment to building a culture of care and connection.
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make World Kindness Day an unforgettable experience at St. Paul’s. Let’s continue to spread kindness, not just today, but every day!
Kassy Wira
Student Wellbeing Leader
A message from Mariah + Max and Ingrid (year 6)...In April this year, 'Shane's Swift Steppers' was the biggest team ever seen at The Great MND Relay.At Shanes funeral, I pledged to make Shane's Swift Steppers bigger than ever in 2025.I would love for you to join Max, Ingrid and myself at The Great MND Relay 2025, with the goal of raising $10,000 to support those Victorians with MND.The Great MND Relay 2024 was an amazing experience, a fun day out and a great atmosphere.Please join Max, Ingrid and myself as we try to raise as much money as we can, to support the wonderful work done by MND Victoria.Click on the link to join Shane's Swift Steppers and come along on Saturday February 8th, 2025.Alternatively, if you are unable to attend, you can donate any amount to Shane's team.Thank you.Love, Mariah, Max and Ingrid
