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Newsletter 15th March 2010
St.Mary’s Primary School Newsletter
website: www.stmarysswanhill.com.au | | | Term 1 | Week 8 | Date 15th March 2010 |
Message from The Principal
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Key Dates
Tuesday 16th March
Parent/Teacher Meetings
6B Class Mass
Wednesday 17th March
St. Patrick’s Day
6C Class Mass
Thursday 18th March
Grandparents Evening
Monday 22nd March
Parent/Teacher Meetings
Wednesday 24th March
Year 3 Camp
Friday 26th March
Lent/Easter Liturgy
Last day of Term 1
Monday 12th April
First day of Term 2
Tuesday 13th April
St. Mary’s School Board Meeting
Friday 16th April
Zone Summer Sports
Tuesday 20th April
5E Class Mass
Thursday 22nd April
5F Class Mass
5-a-side soccer tournament
Friday 23rd April
Prep Camp
Monday 26th April
Anzac Day Holiday
Wednesday 28th April
5G Class Mass
Monday 3rd May
Catholic Education Week Mass with MacKillop College
Wednesday 4th May
Year 4 Camp
Friday 7th May
MacKillop Transition Day
Sunday 9th May
Mother’s Day Mass
Tuesday 11th May
NAPLAN
Monday 17th May
School Closure Day
Friday 11th June
School Closure Day
Monday 14th June
Queen’s Birthday Holiday
| Term 1 Week 8 (Even Week)
Dear Parents and Families,
I hope that you all enjoyed the warm weather over the weekend. We look forward to the fine weather continuing for our Grand Parents Evening this Thursday night. Please check below for a running order of events.
We had a great turn out of parents on Sunday for our first Working Bee. Many thanks to those parents and their children for all of their hard work. The school grounds, particularly the passive play area is looking fantastic and should be in pristine condition for our Grand Parent’s Evening this Thursday!
Grandparents Evening
Just a reminder to have the raffle tickets back to the office as soon as you can, along with your early purchase BBQ order if required and the donations for the hamper items. Grandparent’s Evening takes place this Thursday night 18th March. Please see attached flyer for more information.
Order of Events
5:00 pm Classrooms open for visits
6:15 pm Alain the French Magician “Direct from Paris!”
7:00 pm Performances
8:30 pm Finish
Please note that dinner will be available from 5:00pm onwards and raffles will be drawn between performances.
Car parking will be available on the school oval. Please enter via the old parent carpark entrance and follow the instructions of the Carpark Marshall!
St. Mary’s School Board Annual General Meeting – Change of Date
The School Board is the governing body of the school made up of Parish Priest, Principal and representatives from the staff and parent community. It assists the Parish Priest and the Principal in policy making and in the management of the school. The Board’s role is in leadership and in future directions for the school. This year there are two vacancies. If you have any interest in this area of school life please pick up a Board package from the office and consider nominating for a position. You may wish to approach a member of the school community and offer to nominate them. Nominations must be handed into the school office by Friday 26th March. The St. Mary’s School Board AGM will take place on Monday 12th April at 7:30pm.
| Guest Speaker at AGM: Professor Ken Rigby |  |
Bullying in schools & what to do with about it?
Dr Ken Rigby is Adjunct Professor (Research) in the School of Education at the University of South Australia. An ex-school teacher and guidance officer employed by the South Australian Education Department, he has published widely in the area of school bullying and provides workshops for training teachers and counsellors in ways of countering school bullying. Ken will speak at our AGM addressing the above issue. He will also take questions on the subject.
It is a real coup for us to secure Ken as Guest Speaker and I encourage you all to attend as he is Australia’s leading expert on the subject of school bullying. For more information please visit Ken’s website at http://www.bullyingnoway.com.au/talkout/profiles/researchers/kenRigby.shtml
School Book Fair
Just a reminder that the School Book Fairs continues this week. The class library sessions will focus on the book fair with children being given the chance to make their own wish list.There are lots and lots of great bargains with ideas such as books, posters, craft kits and card boxes for sale. Feel free to pop in any time! The Book Fair will also be opened on Grandparents Night, the 18th March
Parent/ Teacher Meetings
Parent/Teacher Meetings will take place this Tuesday 16th March and next Monday 22nd March. Many thanks to all those who registered for their interviews using the new online facility. If you haven’t had a chance to register and would like to book an appointment please call the school office on 50332541.
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Easter Mass Times
Lent offers us all a very special opportunity to grow in our relationship with God and to deepen our commitment to a way of life, rooted in our baptism. In our busy world, Lent provides us with an opportunity to reflect upon our patterns, to pray more deeply, experience sorrow for what we've done and failed to do, and to be generous to those in need.
Easter brings to conclusion our Lenten Journey and the Mass times are as follows:
· Palm Sunday - Sunday 28th March at 10.30am
· Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper - Thursday 1st April at 7:30pm
We ask families of our Year 3 Students preparing for their Sacraments this year to attend this Mass. At Mass Fr. Peter will wash the feet of the Year 3 students preparing for First Eucharist and Confirmation
· Good Friday Ceremony - Friday 2nd April at 3:00pm
· Easter Sunday - Sunday 4th April at 10.30am
Year 5 Camp
Our Year 5 camp was held last week. We thank the volunteer parents who offered their time to assist. By all accounts everyone had an enjoyable and rewarding time, returning with many exciting stories to share. A collection of photos will be available on the school website shortly.
Project Compassion
Many thanks to the families who have been using their Project Compassion boxes at home throughout the Lenten season, and therefore enabling us to give help in some small way, to those in need overseas. You are welcome to begin sending in your Project Compassion boxes to the office and we will be able to donate the money raised to Caritas Australia on behalf of St. Mary’s School. Caritas is the Catholic Agency for Overseas Aid and Development. We would like to collect the last of the boxes by next Monday.
Class Mass Celebrations
Our Class Mass program continues with Father Peter this week at 12.10pm.
6B – Tuesday 16th March 6C – Wednesday 17th March
Building Education Revolution (BER)
What a difference a week makes! All of a sudden we have steel work up and you can begin to see the outline of the foyer, office and classroom areas. We look forward to more of the skeleton going up this week.
Regional Swimming Championships
The following children represented St. Mary’s fantastically at the Regional Swimming Championships last Friday in Bendigo.
| Name | Event(s) | | | Henry Woodward | Freestyle, Medley Relay | 8th Freestyle, 6th Relay | | Jayden Haeusler | Medley Relay | 6th | | Ethan Griffiths | Medley Relay | 6th | | Angus Verbeek | Backstroke, Breaststroke, Medley Relay | 2nd Backstroke, 1st Breaststroke, 6th Medley Relay | | Brittany Lyell | 11 Relay, Backstroke | 4th Backstroke, 6th Relay | | Ebony Gleeson | Butterfly, 9/10 Relay | 5th Butterfly, 3rd Relay | | Maddy Wright | 9/10 Relay | 3rd | | Taylah Simpson | 9/10 Relay | 3rd | | Alannah Simpson | 11 Relay | 6th | | Ella Stacey | 9/10 Relay | 3rd | | Tullie Roberts | 11 Relay | 6th | | Bridget Haley | 11 Relay | 6th |
Parish Pasta Meal
The Parish Pasta Meal will be held on Wednesday 24th March in the Parish Centre from 6:30pm. This will also be the Welcoming Meal for newcomers who have moved into our Parish over the past 12 months. Please contact the Parish Office on 50324144 for details.
What is Social Networking?
The internet is an essential tool for all Australians, including children. However, while the internet has created substantial benefits for children, it can also expose them to a number of dangers, including illegal and prohibited content. Facebook, MSN, Twitter and My Space are the names of only a handful of sites known as Social Networking that are open for easy use of our children.
Facebook rule no 8. You will not use Facebook if you are under 13.
Unfortunately we cannot be on guard with our children 24 hours a day but we must be vigilant in understanding these sites. Their rules and regulations should be read if you allow your child to use these sites. Most commonly of late is Facebook and there are a number of children at the school that have their own page. Whilst we can’t enforce the monotoring of Facebook at home, we would like you to be aware of the fact that this is a site that can be manipulated by predators and that children are an easy and trusting target.
Children tend to openly share their information on their site and as parents we must teach them that what they write on these pages and the photos they display is out there for everyone to view and it may not necessarily be information that should be shared or discussed. Some children add “friends” to their profile that may be referred to them from another friend. Children can then talk and interact with people they don't know and it can create a snowball effect of people/strangers attaching themselves to your children’s pages. It can become a very dangerous situation especially if they are arranging to meet these people without your knowledge. Bullying also becomes an issue and is very rife on social networking sites.
VPSSA Mallee Zone State Trials 2010
The Mallee Zone Trials for the VPSSA State team selection will occur in Swan Hill in late April 2010. Nomination forms are available at www.vpssa.org.au - follow the links to our region (Opperman) and then click on Mallee Zone. Nominations must be made by parents, not by teachers.Please go to the specific sports: Football (AFL), Netball, Football (Soccer), Hockey, Basketball, Softball and Rugby to find out specific information on each sport and download entry forms if you think your child is eligible to try out for selection. Trials will only be held if numbers warrant them. Entry ages- Only children who turn 10, 11 or 12 in 2010 are eligible to trial.
School House Captains
Congratulations to our Year 6 Students that have been elected as our School House Captains this year. Parents of these children are invited to attend School Assembly this Friday at 12:25pm when the captains will be presented with their badges.
| Wombats | Dingoes | Kelsey Rowe Courtney Morris Jack Hickmott Noah Angus | Siara Von Wirtz Matthews Grace Wood Matthew Hinton Austin McKerrow |
| Bandicoots | Bunyips | Grace Cunningham Christine Romeo William Gibson Cameron Looney | Ebony Triplett Brittany Lyell Adam Mangiameli Mitchell Bennett |
Active After School Communities
Active After School Communities will finish for the Term next week.
I hope that you all have a great week.
Yours Sincerely
Paul Bissinella
Principal
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Canteen News - with Trudy and Deanne
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| Tuesday 16th | Wednesday 17th | Thursday 18th | Friday 19th | Monday 22nd | | Tanya Farrell | Vicki Nalder | Jodie Symons | Julie Romeo
Greta Benfield | Bronwyn Hinton | | Tuesday 23rd | Wednesday 24th | Thursday 25th | Friday 26th | | | Wendy Cleary | Linda Archard | Paula Hession | Joy O'Meara
Judy Neitvelt | |
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| Wednesday 17th March | Friday 19th March | Monday 22nd March | Lesley Hartshorn 8.30-9.30
Janice Woodward 3-4pm | Leanne Rendell 1 - 2pm | Lesley Hartshorn 8.30-9.30 | | Wednesday 24th March | Friday 26th March | Monday 12th April | Leanne Rendell 8.30-9.30
Vicki Nalder 3 - 4 pm | Lesley Hartshorn 1 - 2pm | Lesley Hartshorn 8.30-9.30 | | Wednesday 14th April | Friday 16th April | Monday 19th April | Lesley Hartshorn 8.30-9.30
Lesley Hartshorn 3 - 4 pm | Lesley Hartshorn 1 - 2pm | Lesley Hartshorn 8.30-9.30 | | Wednesday April 21st | Friday 23rd April | Monday 26th April | Lesley Hartshorn 8.30-9.30
Linda Ayson 3 - 4 pm | Karen Taylor 1 - 2pm | Public Holiday |
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| A | Henry Woodward | Ethan Bennett | | | B | Breeanna Armstrong | Evie Jennings | Demi Charnock | | C | Cameron Looney | Matt Hinton | Lacey Taylor | | D | Bayley Gilbert | Akaysha Taylor | | | E | 5 E Campers and Helpers | | | | F | 5 F Campers and Helpers | | | | G | 5 G Campers and Helpers | | | | I | Lachlan Dunn | Taylah Simpson | | | J | Kimberley Archard | Aimee Mangiameli | | | K | Mietta Kelly | Rhoda Makur | Brenda Ford | L | Dallas Glowrey | Hana Roberts | | | Fraser Sawyer | Emily Rush | Jemma Ierace | N | Sienna Haeusler | Ryan Hoare | | | O | Eve Crowe | Xavier Murphy | | | P | Gurkeerat Khangura | Ebony Haberman | | S | Whole Class | | | T | Brai Greene | Mick Zambelli | Eva Wong Chon Lew | | V | Phoebe Griffiths | Maxwell Sewell | | | W | Alyssa Wojeicki | Bradley Caccaviello | | | X | Bridgette Zucco | Robert Rush | | Y | Carlee Hazlett | Aydan Symons | Madison Davies | Library | Nicola Rowlings
6D & Mrs Croft | Blake Wilckens
| Conor Symons | | Jordi Bibby | Jem Sibley | 6 B | Italian | Imogen Foott | 3 N | | | Creative Arts | All Prep Y
Ella Rendell
Mietta Kelly | Irely Cleeland
Tessa Duryea | Charli Meney
Tahlia Barry |
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Swan Hill Anaphylaxis Support group - Meet on the first Monday of every month at 11am at Spoons on the River. For more information contact Kerrie Dunn on 50323774
Pee Wee Tennis -Come and Try Day for 5-8 year olds. Free 30 minute trial lesson on April 19th at the Swan Hill Sport and Recreation Centre, Gray St. Bookings essential by 16th April. Phone Max Baldwinson on 048265859 for more information.
Swan Hill City & District Netball Association 2010 Season -
Registration Days :
Tuesday 16th March- 1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 17th March- 3.30pm - 6pm
Tuesday 23rd March- 3.30- 6pm
Registration forms can be collected from Sportsfirst, Campbell St. Fee payment required on registration. Season Commences- April 17th-U17's & Grade 5/6, April 24th -Modified , Netta & Fun Net. Further information phone Chris Warne on 50331225 AH
Paper Bagz Craft Group - Learn how to scrapbook, make cards and other paper crafts. Starting a new group to meet once a month at Community House next to the Uniting Church cnr Rutherford and Beveridge St, Swan Hill, beginning Sunday 21st of March from 10am - 4pm. $5.00 admission. BYO lunch. For further information phone AH Sharryn 50372283, Kristin 50332445 or Susan 50322041.
Tyntynder NAB "Auskick" - this clinic will commence on Thursday 25th March at the Alan Garden Reserve at 4 pm. All centres have been registered to accept online payments. There will be no written registrations taken. Cost is $53. Participants who register and pay on line before 26th March will get access to free tickets to AFL games. For further info phone Rob Masters 0438324553 or 50323262.
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