St. Michael's Primary School ~ Term 2 - Week 1
IMPORTANT DATES - TERM 1
Term 2 ~ 2022
CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK | MON 2ND MAY - FRI 6TH MAY |
LEARNING CONVERSATIONS | WEDNESDAY 4TH MAY ~ 3:30 - 6:00PM THURSDAY 5TH MAY ~ 3:30 - 6:00PM |
MOTHERS DAY MORNING TEA MOTHERS DAY STALL | FRIDAY 6TH MAY ~ 11:00 amFRIDAY 6TH MAY ~ 2:15 pm |
NAPLAN TESTING WINDOW | TUESDAY 10TH May to FRIDAY 20TH MAY |
SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING | WEDNESDAY 25th MAY |
BMX SHOW | WEDNESDAY 8TH JUNE |
WALK SAFELY TO SCHOOL DAY | FRIDAY 20TH MAY |
LAST DAY OF TERM 2SCHOOL CLOSURE DAY | THURSDAY 23RD JUNE FRIDAY 24TH JUNE |
Welcome - Principal's Message
Welcome to Week 1,
We have well and truly hit the ground running here at school this week. Although a shorter week we have had many items/events on the agenda.
On Monday, we commemorated ANZAC Day at the Cenotaph in Tallangatta. It was a privilege to march at the parade on the 25th April, during one of Australia’s most important national occasions. ANZAC Day marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. Our student representatives James and Tom were extremely respectful, representing our school with pride and dedication.
The following day our Student Representative Council (SRC) were invited to attend Tallangatta Secondary College for their whole school ANZAC day service. Tom, Zac and Jake exhibited great leadership and maturity joining the leaders of the college and the official invited guest at the front of the stage.
It was a pleasure coming together with Tallangatta Secondary College, Tallangatta Primary School and the Early Years Learning Centre as one large community to celebrate such a significant and important day.
Thursday, we hosted our Community Evening, where our beautiful school was opened up to new and existing families within our community to view our facilities and grounds. This event provided an opportunity for people to finally come together after such a long hiatus. To gather as one, socialise and enjoy a free BBQ and furthermore get to know your neighbour and other parents in a casual and informal setting was a tremendous feeling.
Attendees were able to see our new and transformed F/1/2 space and library in its full glory. It was a true delight watching children run freely, playing with each other and adults enjoying conversations and forming relationships through shared interest and the love of their children.
A special thank you to my dedicated and motivated staff. Your time, energy and enthusiasm are always very much appreciated. Thanks to you, our evening was a delightful success! We look forward to hosting future events and opening the gates to more things for our community.
Next week, we will continue the pace with our Learning Conversations on Wednesday and Thursday from 3:30 -6:00pm and Catholic Education Week (CEW). Over the week students will enjoy a variety of activities for CEW. Our focus for this week is on our school motto – Courage, Compassion and Community. Activities will be connected to one of these pivotal words in some way.
For a brief insight into our week, we are especially excited about two special events: The Early Years Centre visiting on Tuesday (Compassion) and our Mother’s Day Morning Tea (Community).
We hope to see you all at some point next week!
Charlene Robson
Principal
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Mothers Day Morning Tea
Attention all Mums, Step Mums, Grandmothers & special Ladies with children at our School....
We are hosting our Annual Mothers Day Morning Tea to celebrate YOU!
Friday 6th May from 11:00 am
Please RSVP to the Office on 60712386 for catering purpose - Coffee & Cake supplied (Or hot drink of choice).
Thank you 
Learning Conversations
Learning Conversations are an optional meeting for your child to celebrate their learning and discuss with you and their teacher moments of success and areas for development as they work towards setting individual goals for further improvement. It is a valuable opportunity for an informal chat with the teacher about your child/ren regarding their academic and social emotional learning thus far.
The PAM link is below and also on our school website. Attached is a quick visual guide as well.
PAM LINK - http://pam.smtallangatta.catholic.edu.au
Should you need any assistance, or do not have a PAM account, please do not hesitate to contact the office.
PAM Instructions in tab below;
Mothers Day Stall
Our Annual Mothers Day Stall will be held next Friday the 6th May!
We have restocked our stall with some beautiful items for the special ladies in your child's life. Prices start from $1.00 up to $8.00, so something for everyone.
Community News
Towong Shire Council - FREE HELP TO ACHIEVE YOUR DREAM CAREER
Career advisors from the Wodonga TAFE Skills & Jobs Centre Team visit the Tallangatta Library & Community Centre the FIRST THURSDAY of EVERY MONTH from 10am to 2pm to get you heading in the right direction. This service is not just for school leavers! Whether you are looking for a career change, transitioning to new employment opportunities, or looking for work, the skilled team can support you in preparing for recruitment or returning to study. Get FREE help with:
Resume writing, addressing key selection criteria or preparing for interviews
Job seeking strategies, information on jobs in demand and employment trends
Assistance in recognising your own skills and information (unbiased) on study opportunities
Assistance in accessing other support services that may benefit you (welfare, finance, etc.)
The next visit by the Skills & Jobs Centre Team will be next Thursday 5 May and we encourage you to take advantage of this fantastic service being delivered to our door right here in Tallangatta.
Contact Towong Shire Council for Bookings.