School Newsletter2 May 2014Term 2, Week 2

IMPORTANT DATESPlease remember the online calendar for Parent Teacher Meetings and Class Plays

www.sophiamundi.vic.edu.auTERM 2Tuesday 6 May School TourThursday 8 May PFA Meeting13, 14, 15 May NAPLAN tests for Classes 3, 5, 7 and 9Friday 23 May Curriculum Day (No school)Monday 26 May Class 7 & 8 ConcertsWednesday 28 May Class 9 & 10 ConcertsTuesday 3 Jun Class 3 & 4 ConcertsWednesday 4 Jun Class 5 & 6 ConcertsMonday 9 Jun Queens Birthday Public Holiday Friday 20 Jun Primary Interview Day (No school for Primary) Last day for Senior SchoolNext Newsletter Publish Date – 16 May 2014 (Term 2, Week 2)Newsletter Deadline: Tuesday 13 MayEmail: newsletter@sophiamundi.vic.edu.auAd Costs: $15 per Business card sized Ad

Welcome Back to Term TwoFor the past few weeks we have been working hard on the VRQA School review. This is a review of schools by the Education Department which evaluates how schools are functioning and meeting the legal requirements of the Government. It is an extensive process which covers all aspect of the school including, management, financials and education. The paperwork was completed and sent in on Monday.

This winter term is a relatively short term and the teachers will be focused on getting their reports done and ready for posting out at the end of term. I will be reading all the reports before they are sent out.

We welcome two new teachers onto our staff this term, Marie Odendaal who will be working in Support Education (Numeracy) and Louise who is taking on Drama in the High School. Louise O’Dwyer is taking over the drama from Richard who has left us for a life of surf and sun on the southern coast. We wish him well.

The new school website will be going online very soon and our promotional video is featured on the SEA website (Steiner Education Australia) at the moment and we are getting some great feedback from it.

We are very happy to see that Summer Lyle-Holmes, (Sophia Mundi Graduate 2013) has been accepted into the Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. Summer is hoping to pursue a career in Diplomacy or in the life of Politics after completing a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Services. We wish her and all other graduates from 2013 all the very best in their future endeavours.

The Policies and Guidelines for the management of Anaphylaxis are changing. We are currently re-writing our policy and will be communicating further with the community about this issue. Please remember that at present there are 4 children at school who have an Anaphylaxis Management Plans and that we should always consider them in our class celebrations or where ever food is provided. The key for everyone to remember is ‘awareness’. Have a great term, Norman Sievers, Principal

Shrieks of delight as Class 7 students caught glimpses through their newly constructed pinhole cameras

IMPORTANT NOTICES

NAPLAN TESTSParents of class 3, 5, 7 and 9 students will have received an email outlining details for the NAPLAN tests scheduled for the 13, 14, 15 May. Withdrawal forms are with Ella at the front desk. If a completed form is not returned to the office your child will legally be required to participate in the tests.Please return the forms by Thursday 8 May.For more information please contact Margaret at margaret.perversi@sophiamundi.vic.edu.au

Class Concerts Term 2

Week 6 - Secondary Monday 26 May Class 7 5:30 - 7:00pm Class 8 7:00 - 8:00pm

Wednesday 28 May Class 9 5:30 - 6:30pm Class 10 6:30 - 8:00pm

Week 7 - Primary Tuesday 3 June Class 3 5:30 - 6:30pm Class 4 6:30 - 7:30pm

Wednesday 4 June Class 5 5:30 - 6:30pm Class 6 6:30 - 7:30pm

Exciting News from the IB Theatre Class!Dominic Phillips, a member of our Class 11 IB Programme has been elected as a Youth Ambassador for the Melbourne Theatre Company. The ambassadors meet monthly where they watch and evaluate theatre productions, meet actors and gain insight into the workings of a theatre.Dom is delighted with this opportunity as he believes that theatre is a really important avenue for young people who lack confidence in their everyday lives. He hopes this experience will allow him to spread the wonders of theatre to other young people.

Michelle’s Art Room - Federation Story Federation Story is a free interactive exhibition at Federation Square that traces the events, people and ideas that led to Federation. They have recently featured Michelle, our senior school art teacher.The article gives wonderful insight into Michelle’s career and her inspiration for the classroom here at Sophia Mundi.To view the article go to: http://www.federationstory.com/michelles-art-room/

Goodbye to Our Exchange StudentsDuring Term 1 we had the pleasure of hosting three french exchange students. At the end of their time here they left us with thankyou letters that they wished to share. “Thank you for everything, thank you for your welcome. I was delighted to do this exhange here, it is hard to believe that it’s already finished and that we are leaving really soon. I encourage everybody who wants to do an exchange to do it, because even if it’s sad to leave all the people you’ve met during your trip, it is a fabulous experience. Thankyou again”The three Sophia Mundi students partaking in the exchange are safely there, we look forward to their stories upon their return.

Community Notices

Home Wanted

Hello, My name is Chandy I am an Australian living in Paris with my French Husband and 17yr old son. We are planning to be in Melb from 1/7/2014 to 31/1/2015 (7 months). My husband will be working part time at Melb Uni (4 months) and part time at Monash Uni (3 months) and we are looking for a place for this time period. Our son will be attending Sophia Mundi during this time. We are looking for a 2-3BR home furnished or semi furnished house or apartment close to Sophia Mundi or in the neighbourhood and surrounding inner city suburbs. Our budget is around $A700/wk negotiable. I could be contacted by email chsimpexp@hotmail.com to discuss opportunities. As time is ticking by, appreciate contact ASAP.

Thank you in advance, Chandy

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With quality-fitted kitchen and bathroom, indoor/outdoor living spaces, and two bedrooms on the upper floor; media room, bathroom, laundry and patio on the lower. Just 5 minutes walk to the beach, local cafe & New Brighton Farmers Market and a short drive to Brunswick Heads, Byron Bay, Mt Warning and the Northern Rivers Hinterland. No pets please. $700 per Week, WiFi, Gas, Electricity included.

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Spring Fair Team for 2014The PFA is looking for people who are interested in being part of the Spring Fair Team for 2014.This is a lot of fun and of course with many people on the team it does make the day easier to organise and run. If you are interested in being involved please email springfair@sophiamundi.vic.edu.au so the Spring Fair Team can be ready to run next term

Working Bee Committee for 2014The PFA is looking for people who are interested in being part of a Working Bee Committee for 2014.This involves working with the Principal to implement the school ground plans and organising a working bee each term.If you are interested in being involved please email pfa@sophiamundi.vic.edu.au

Slowfood Team 2014The PFA is looking for people who are interested in being part of the Slow Food Team for 2014.We are looking for people to be part of our baking, set-up and pack-up and serving teams.The more bakers the better!If you are interested in being involved please email slowfood@sophiamundi.vic.edu.au so the Slowfood Team can have you involved in our next market in May.

The Parent and Friends Association (PFA)We are looking for more parents to be involved in the PFA.The PFA is responsible for planning activities for the school community and a number of the working groups within the school.Without parental assistance school community evenings or activities cannot run throughout the year.The PFA meetings are held once a month during the school terms.Please note that anyone involved in any of the above activities will have the $100 Contribution Service Levy deducted from your school accounts for the year.

If you are interested in being involved please email pfa@sophiamundi.vic.edu.au

The next PFA meeting is Thursday 8 May. All are welcome to attend.

Additionally we are looking at re-starting a parents craft group for terms 2 and 3. If you are interested please get in touch at pfa@sophiamundi.vic.edu.au

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