{"id":18222,"date":"2025-09-17T11:40:04","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T01:40:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/ssc\/?post_type=article&#038;p=18222"},"modified":"2025-10-02T14:16:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T04:16:11","slug":"head-of-primary-p-6-25","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/ssc\/article\/head-of-primary-p-6-25\/","title":{"rendered":"Head of Primary P-6"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>How good and pleasant it is when God\u2019s people live together in unity!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Psalm 133:1<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>As we come to the end of Term 3, we are filled with gratitude for the many ways our school community has come together to celebrate, connect and support one another. This term has been marked by the events that truly reflect the heart of Santa Sabina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Father&#8217;s Day Mass<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our beautiful Father\u2019s Day Mass, where students, families and staff joined in prayer and thanksgiving for the fathers and father figures in our lives. It was a reminder of the strength of family bonds and blessings of sharing faith as a community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Father&#039;s Day 2025\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/D0BeDobAGek?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">R U OK? Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our commitment to wellbeing was brought to life during R U OK? Day, with Del Monte and Gioia House students engaging in thoughtful activities that encouraged kindness, care and the importance of checking in on one another. The Wellbeing Action Team led our assembly with such maturity, helping us remember that simple conversation can make a difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Online Safety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We encourage families to be vigilant and continue monitoring their children&#8217;s use of devices and online activities during holidays, especially the apps that have online game and chat functions. Please reinforce respectful communication while messaging or emailing friends. Please check the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.esafety.gov.au\/parents\/issues-and-advice\/online-safety-basics#:~:text=Use%20safety%20features%20and%20settings,our%20guide%20to%20parental%20controls.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eSafety Commissioner website<\/a>&nbsp;for advice on how to keep your children safe online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coffee &amp; Conversation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This week we welcomed parents to our&nbsp;Coffee &amp; Conversation&nbsp;morning, which focused on sharing information about two of our key bespoke programs at Del Monte \u2013 the Thomas Aquinas Scholars Program and the Diverse Education Program. It was a very successful gathering, with parents eager to learn more about the opportunities and support available for our students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We were delighted to hear from Ms Panagopoulos, P\u20136 Enrichment Coordinator, who provided insights into the Thomas Aquinas Scholars Program and the ways we nurture the gifts and talents of our high-potential learners. Ms Nicole Meehan, P\u20134 Diverse Education Coordinator, also shared the many ways our school supports diverse learning needs and ensures every student is given the chance to thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The morning was a wonderful opportunity for open dialogue, with parents asking thoughtful questions and engaging in conversation about how we can continue to work together to support each child\u2019s journey. We thank all who attended and look forward to continuing these conversations in future sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Thomas Aquinas Scholars Program\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3ZtvXSBuYt8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Primary Disco<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Primary Disco last Friday was a joyful event, with students dancing the night away under the caring supervision of our staff and parent volunteers, while parents enjoyed the opportunity to connect and socialise. A heartfelt thank you to our P&amp;F, who organised the evening so beautifully and worked tirelessly to provide food, drinks and ice cream for our children and families. It was a wonderful celebration of friendship and community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Social Action Expo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A group of Del Monte and Gioia House student leaders proudly represented Santa Sabina at the Social Action Expo held at St Ignatius\u2019 College, Riverview. They shared the College\u2019s outreach initiatives and gained valuable insights into the social justice programs of other primary schools, broadening their understanding of how young people can make a difference in the world. The day was further enriched by inspiring guest speakers from SchoolAid, b kinder and Cana Communities, who encouraged students to continue leading with compassion, empathy, and action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ethics Olympiad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Gioia House Ethics Olympiad teams shone on the international stage, competing against schools from Singapore, New Zealand and across Australia in a challenging Junior Ethics Olympiad. The Gioia House Black Team impressed the judges with their reasoning and collaborative approach, earning a Gold Medal, while the Aqua Team followed closely with a strong performance&nbsp;behind third place.&nbsp;Both teams engaged thoughtfully with complex ethical cases, demonstrating exceptional critical thinking and respectful dialogue. Judges commended our students on the depth of their analysis, their ability to listen to differing perspectives and the maturity of their responses in what was a rigorous competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/09\/IMG_3100-small.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/09\/IMG_3100-small-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/09\/IMG_3100-small-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/09\/IMG_3100-small-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/09\/IMG_3100-small-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/09\/IMG_3100-small-113x150.jpeg 113w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/09\/IMG_3100-small.jpeg 1276w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Public Speaking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Public speaking is an important skill that helps students develop clear writing, confident delivery and the ability to express ideas with impact. This term, both Del Monte and Gioia House students worked diligently to compose and present their speeches, showcasing creativity, thought and courage. The Gioia House finalists then competed against St Patrick\u2019s students in a friendly competition, which has become a tradition that continues to strengthen the bond between our schools. We congratulate all our students for their compelling and eloquent speeches and for embracing the opportunity to grow as confident communicators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also congratulate The Gioia House and Del Monte finalists and overall winners of 2025 Public Speaking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Year 1 \u2013 Ariana Gittany<br>Year 2 \u2013 Lorenzo Pensini<br>Year 3 \u2013 Alessandro Pace<br>Year 4 \u2013 Romey Dib<br>Year 5 \u2013 Mia Bogovic \u2013 Runner-Up Highly Commended<br>Year 5 \u2013 Amara Jeyaganesh \u2013 Overall Winner<br>Year 6 \u2013  Bianca McLeod \u2013 Top Impromptu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/09\/IMG_0364.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"18459\" 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