MAY 2024: Term 2 Issue 1
ZANE BELISTA
With heavy hearts, we share the news that Zane Belista; our much loved Year 2 student, classmate and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, 22nd of May 2024, at just 7 years of age, after a rare response to a short and acute illness.
Zane was the most special and beautiful boy who brought endless joy and love to his family, friends, teachers and all who knew him. He will be extremely missed and forever in our hearts.
In this issue:
Recent Events (video)
Student Spotlight: Hudson, Milla, Maahir and CJ (video)
Closing Message: Mr Ralph Loyola and Mr Chris Hayman (video)
Eternal rest, grant unto Zane, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.
S A N T A S O P H I A E - N E W S L E T T E R P A G E 1 N E W S L E T T E R : T E R M 2 I S S U E 1
e-Newsletter
Yr 6 Dog Lover’s Club: Fun with Arlo
Our Year 6 Dog Lover's group is having an amazing time this term with Arlo, our school wellbeing dog, during lunchtime sessions Students are not only teaching Arlo new tricks but also learning about the responsibilities of dog care and how to guide him to follow instructions. This interactive club is a great opportunity for students to bond with Arlo and develop essential skills in animal care. This special club rotates through specific grades throughout the year: Term 1 is for Year 5, Term 2 for Year 6, Term 3 for Year 7, and Term 4 for Year 8. We are thrilled to see the enthusiasm and joy this program brings to our students across all participating grades
Anxiety Support Group
There is currently a Year 2 anxiety support group as well as a Year 3 anxiety support group running. Year 4 will be participating in similar groups next term.
123 MAGIC EMOTION COACHING PARENTING COURSE
TERM 2 Tuesdays 5pm - 7pm
In the second half of this term we will commence the 123 Magic and Emotion Coaching Parenting Course for parents of primary school aged students This is a 3 session group where each week builds on the one before and it will be held weekly on Tuesday evenings from 5pm - 7pm commencing on 18th June. This was the most popular time voted for by parents who were interested in attending the course The course will be provided free of charge to our parents but parents are asked to RSVP by registering. Please see attached flyer for details.
CLICK HERE to REGISTER for the sessions
If you have any questions or concerns, please call on 8801 6200 or email Anoushka Houseman on ahouseman@parra.catholic.edu.au
P A G E 2 T E R M 2 I S S U E 1
Term 2 with Arlo and Y6 Dog Lovers Club
Activity book, colouring pencils, Santa Sophia tote bag and PBS4L Rewards stamp card.
LEARNER AGENCY CAPABILITY
We have launched a new Learner Agency Capability Posters that feature in all Santa Sophia Learning Spaces at the end of Term 1; that will be used to guide the information that will be collated to create the Student Capability report that will be issued to parents along with the academic report in Semester 1.
Click images to enlarge
Parent Engagement Webinars
S A N T A S O P H I A E - N E W S L E T T E R Formation Digital Learning Parenting for Character: Teens Replay link Replay link Replay link Register Here Tues 06 Aug, 7pm Seesaw K-4 Webinar Parenting for Character: Primary Canvas Y5-12 Webinar P A G E 3 03 - 05 Year 6 Camp June 04 June Y7 Spirituality Day 07 June Y1 Farm Excursion 11 June Primary (Y2 - 6) Athletics Carnival 17 June Ration Challenge 18 June 123 Magic Parenting Session 1 19 June Term 2 SOIREE 24 June Secondary (Y7 - 12) Athletics Carnival 03 July Careers Breakfast 04 July Grandparents Day Please
policies and procedures may
found on our website, including the Complaint Resolution Policy, Anti-Bullying Policy and
Phone Policy
note that all of our school
be
Mobile
Student Spotlight Closing Message
Parent Representative Council
Thank you to parent George Giovas who has been nominated as the PRC Representative for Santa Sophia. If any Parents are interested in being the alternate PRC representative contact the school santasophia@parra.catholic.edu.au
STUDENT EDUCATION PATHWAYS EVENT
STUDENTS INVITED FROM YEARS 6-12 ALL STUDENTS MUST ATTEND WITH A PARENT AND BE REGISTERED.
When: Mon, 03 June,7pm (2hr)
Where: CathWest Innovation College, Miguel Pro SJ Performing Arts Centre Light supper and refreshments provided
REGISTER (CLICK HERE)
Santa Sophia Catholic College is seeking interested parents within our community to share their industry experience, knowledge and skills with our students. Sign up here.
T E R M 2 I S S U E 1 P A G E 4
Santa Sophia Catholic College's e-Newsletter is released twice per term. For queries, contact santasophia@parra.catholic.edu.au
C A R E E R P A T H W A Y S N E W S L E T T E R 1 6 M A Y 2 0 2 4 Click image to enlarge