Dear Mothers of Galilee,

Building Project Update

Uniform
Next week students need to be in their new winter uniforms. The school appreciates every effort made by families to ensure that the correct uniform is worn by all students.
Please ensure that all articles of clothing and footwear are clearly marked with your child’s name. Year 6 students may continue to wear the old uniform for the remainder of the year. The following items may be continued to be used, maroon school bag, jumper, book bags, navy pants and rugby top.

Uniform Policy

Inter School Sport
Last Friday our students participated in Inter School Sport against St Finbar's in East Brighton. It was a home match and I was fortunate to be able to watch our netballers compete. The rain held off and the afternoon was enjoyed by all. See below for an interview with students.

Year Five STEM Projects

This week our Year Five students presented their STEM projects that they have been working on over the last four weeks at school. The students designed safe and inclusive playgrounds and used the Stanford Design Process to guide their thinking. Students loved being involved in this hands-on learning opportunity. Enhancing STEM Education is a priority at Galilee this year and we are thrilled to see students engaged in these types of projects. Throughout 2022, staff will continue to be involved in professional development in STEM Education. Our new building will offer state of the art facilities so students can engage in a range of STEM based learning  activities, in our purpose built STEM Room and Maker Space. The STEM Room will be equipped with sinks, ovens, wet areas, large tables, ample floor space and easy access to equipment such as hot glue guns. The Maker Space will also have ovens, sinks and a large space for students to work. 

Sacrament of Eucharist

The dates for the sacrament of Eucharist for ALL Galilee students are as follows:

Sensible Thinking

Peaceful Kids 

Throughout Term 1 all the Prep students participated in the Peaceful Kids program.

‘Peaceful Kids’ is a Mindfulness and Positive Psychology-based program designed to lessen anxiety and stress and increase resilience in children. The developmentally appropriate program provides a framework to develop in children coping strategies that lessen the symptoms of anxiety and stress.   

Outcomes of the Peaceful Kids program:

• Reduce symptoms of anxiety and stress in children
• Teach children to self-calm
• Empower children to manage their own anxiety and stress symptoms
• Build emotional resilience
• Develop emotional intelligence skills
• Teach children life-long skills to manage stress and prevent stress build-up 
• Group sessions help to normalise anxiety

Peaceful kids groups will run for years 1-6 starting in Term 2. If you would like your child to be involved in the program or would like any further information please contact Sharon scameron@gsm.vic.edu.au. 

Kateryna and Ryger

We’re very pleased to inform you that our school has implemented a phone app called Updat-ed that will make connecting with you so much more convenient.

To download the app just visit the App Store for iPhones or Google Play for Android’s. Search for Updat-ed by sponsor-ed and from the menu select our school. We’ll receive your registration request and will need to approve you before your app is up and running.

So what will the app do?

The app’s great for sending out alerts and reminders with one of its best features being the ability to save events directly into your phone’s calendar.

We hope you enjoy being Updat-ed.

 

Parent Calendar

Parent Calendar

Term Dates

Term 1 - Mon 31 Jan - Fri 8 April
Term 2 - Wed 27 April - Fri 24 June
Term 3 - Mon 11 July - Fri 16 Sept
Term 4 - Mon 3 Oct - Fri 16 Dec

Important Dates term 3

August
9th - School Photos
25th - Sacrament of Confirmation

September
5th - School Closure Day
16th - Term 3 ends 1.30pm

 

School Closure Days

 

April 26
June 10
October 31
September 5
December 2

Camp Dates 2022

Year 6 Canberra - 11-14 July
Year 4 Angahook - 3 - 5 August
Year 3 Zoo Snooze - 5, 6 and 7 December (each classes date TBC)

Medical Consent Form

Please use this form if your child needs to take any temporary medication at school (antibiotics, eye drops, Ventolin, creams or lotions etc.). All medication MUST be bought to the office.

Medical Consent Form

School Uniform

Please read the policy below if you are unsure of the correct wearing of the Uniform. Students who are in incorrect shoes, with a note, must be for a maximum of one week. Correct shoes are to be worn till the end of the school year (it is not acceptable to be in incorrect shoes to save purchasing of new shoes towards the end of the school year).Microfibre jacket can only be worn with the Sport Uniform or over the jumper for extra warmth.

Uniform Policy

The Galilee School Uniform is available for purchase from PSW.

PSW Uniform: 1/128 Bertie Street, Port Melbourne 9768 0385

Prices can be found on the PSW Website.

Second Hand Uniform @ Galilee: Located at 228 Bank Street South Melbourne. Open on selected Wednesday mornings which will be published in the newsletter and/or via app.

Lunch Orders 

Attached is the lunch order list and ordering information for Renatta Catering. Order online at www.flexischools.com.au

Lunch Orders 2022

Galilee Out of School Hours (GOSH)

To register and book for your child to attend before or after school care, please do so via this link.

Danceworld

To book your child into Danceworld lessons during recess/lunch or for more information, visit www.danceworldstudios.com/galilee or feel free to visit the studio next door to Galilee.

Saturday Basketball Development Program

2^nd Term 2022

• Program Name HOOPSTERS
• Venue South Melbourne Primary School - Entry at side on Ferrars Street
• Indoor Show Court
• Saturday 2.15pm - 3.15pm ages 8yrs – 10 years Year 3, Year 4)
• Saturday 3.15pm – 4.15pm ages 5yrs – 7 years (Prep, Year 1, Year 2)
• Singlets provided for the session.
• Wear shorts, T Shirt and Runners
• Bring water bottle and small towel
• Bring Size 5 Basketball (if players do not have size 5 we have some for sale or can order some for around $16)
• Coach Joe Director of Coaching will take the sessions
• Fees $10 per session -   8 Sessions $80 per player
• Spectators permitted – no cost
• Younger siblings must remain with parents and not be running around in the stadium
• Dates 30 April, 7 May,14 May, 21 May, 28 May, 4 June, 12 June (Long week end no session) 18 June, 25 June, Total 8 Sessions

Text your email address to Rosemary on 0402 047 975 and she will get back to you with Registration details.