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St Gerard’s Primary School
NEWSLETTERwww.sgdandenongnth.catholic.edu.au
03 97917553 8 November 2019Term 4, Week 5
Principal - Mr Paul CowanParish Priest - Father Brendan Arthur
[email protected] Gladstone Road, Dandenong North 3175
Monday, 11 November● Remembrance Day● Swimming -
water safety lesson. This lesson is the water safety lesson. Students are asked to wear long sleeved clothes over their bathers.
Tuesday, 12 November● 3rd Prep Orientation● Swimming ● Disco: 5 pm - 7 pm
Wednesday, 13 November● Swimming● NO HOMEWORK CLUB
Thursday, 14 NovemberSwimming
Friday, 15 NovemberSwimming
A Remembrance Day PrayerLoving God
Have mercy on your people, and open our hearts to peace and love.
Reward all who have died for their country, and grant that Australia and all nations may continue
to work for peace and justice.Bless us in your service, and help us to follow
Jesus Christ, who is our Saviour and our Lord for ever and ever.
Amen
Christmas RaffleVolunteers Needed
We are wanting to organise a Christmas Raffle and would like volunteers to help
organise the tickets and prizes. If you are able to
donate some of your time, please contact the
office..
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
Important Dates for Term 4Monday, 11 November: Remembrance Day, one minute silenceWednesday, 20 November: Year 6 Reflection DayThursday, 21 November: Whole School Living Rosary, 11:45 (The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin
Mary Feast Day)Friday, 29 November: Advent Assembly at 2:30Tuesday, 10 December: Christmas Carols EveningThursday, 12 December: Choir Christmas Carols ExcursionFriday, 13 December: End of year Mass, 12 noonTuesday, 17 December: Year 6 final assembly, 2pm and Graduation, 7pm
Altar boy trainingAltar boy training is in the Church from 5pm to 6:30 pm every Thursday evening. Please contact Mrs Stack if you are interested in joining our dedicated team of Altar Servers.
Whole School Masses:Friday, 13 December: End of year Mass at 12:00 Level Masses:Years Prep and 5/6: Thursday, 28 November at 9:15Years 1/2: Thursday, 21 November at 9:15Years 3/4: Thursday, 5 December at 9:15
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS CONT’DRemembrance Day 2019 Tokens/PoppiesAs Remembrance Day is nearing, our local RSL has approached St Gerards seeking assistance in the sale of REMEMBRANCE DAY tokens at $1:00 each and poppies at $2:00 each (or by donation).
Proceeds from this appeal are used in the welfare work carried out by the RSL for ex-servicemen, women and their families who are in necessitous situation.
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WELLBEING NEWS
TERM 4 KITCHEN GARDEN TIMETABLE
WELLBEING NEWS CONT’D
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How can early learning services and schools build resilience?
Early learning services and schools are places where children and young people spend a great deal of their time. Learning communities play a key role in developing resilience through formal and informal learning opportunities. Resilience is key for developing positive mental health and wellbeing.
Caring and supportive relationshipsStrong relationships within the family can help at times of stress or adversity. This support and security is a protective factor for children and young people’s mental health. You support healthy relationships by:
● promoting family-centred practice and reach out to families ● providing information to families on how they can support their child or young person develop
resilience ● encouraging families to draw on the resources available in their community in times of need.
OTHER SCHOOL NEWS
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This week our students attended the final homework club session for 2019. The students enjoyed participating in fun Christmas art and craft activities with their buddies from Caulfield Grammar.
The students and teachers from Caulfield Grammar have generously dedicated their Wednesday afternoons to assist a group of our students with the completion of their homework.
A big thank you to Natalie White and the students of Caulfield Grammar for making this possible. We will be looking forward to continuing this amazing partnership in 2020.
OTHER SCHOOL NEWS CONT’D
A reminder that the school disco is next Tuesday, 12 November. Notes have been sent home with your child which are to be signed by a parent and returned with the $3.00 entry fee by Monday, 11 November. This is going to be a great night for the students.
