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Reservoir

Phone: 9471 0883

www.hnpe.catholic.edu.au

principal@hnpe.catholic.edu.au

6 September 2018 Newsletter No.26

Dear Parents, There is so much great learning happening in the classrooms right now and it’s wonderful to see the great enthusiasm of both children and staff. PREPS IN PYJAMAS – PRAYER FOCUS

Jesus our Shepherd

You call us away from danger, carry us when we are weak, and watch over us always, You care for us.

You are our good shepherd

It was lovely to have our Preps together on Tuesday night for the annual Preps In Pyjamas evening. It was an evening where some insights were shared about prayer, and where the children were able to listen to the Parable of the Lost Sheep, presented by the facilitator on the night, Marisa Capuano, through an approach called ‘Godly Play’. My thanks to the Prep teachers Belinda Iudiciani and Joanne Furness and to Donna Monteleone for coordinating the evening.

FATHER’S DAY CELEBRATION We were obviously concerned with the weather all day last Friday, but thankfully it improved and the rain held off, to well after the celebration was completed. After a VERY busy and hectic start to the afternoon, the activities settled down and children and their dads were able to engage in a number of activities ranging from table tennis to designing paper planes. Dads also played “Snakes and Ladders’ and ‘Tic Tac Toe’ as well as enjoying Basketball Shooting and Handball Competitions.

The highlight of the afternoon were the amazing sausages cooked by our teachers, and the Father’s versus Children Soccer game. (A surprise visit from one of my sons was also a highlight for me!).

My thanks to all the school staff who supported the event: Mr Edwards, Mr Catalano, Mr Hartnett, Ms Monteleone, Ms Torney, Mrs Bakas, Ms Lontos, Mr Koulaxizellis, Ms Mastroianni and Mr Ling. The afternoon would certainly not have been possible without their contributions.

My thanks to all the mums that also helped out throughout the day to ensure it was a great afternoon. I’d like to thank Silvana C. (Alessio 4B, Mariella 3F), Siobhan B. (Caden 2C), Frances M. (Alessia 3G, Luca Prep F), Maria P. (Gianna 5H, Anthony 3F), Vicky S. (Jacob 5H, Daniel 3F, Isabella 1Z), Jo A. (Nikolas 6M, James 4P), Jackie D. (Orlando 5H, Bonita 3F), Anna V. (Oscar 5H, Ebony 1B), Chessy B. (Antonio 2C, Alex PI)

A Father’s Day Celebration Photo Page is included in this Newsletter.

Dad’s vs Children Soccer Teams

HOLY NAME ART SHOW – NEXT WEDNESDAY, 12th SEPTEMBER, 3.30pm to 7.30pm WOW!! That’s all I can say regarding the artwork I’ve seen so far. The excitement is certainly building up as we prepare for next week’s Art Show. As you know, apart from individual artwork that will be on display, each class has also produced an art piece that each child in the class has contributed to. These artworks are extraordinary and are currently on display in the school office and I welcome you to pop into the office and have a look. These magnificent artworks, which would look fantastic in any home or office space, will be auctioned off in a ‘silent bid’ next Wednesday.

AQUABUBBLER INSTALLED

As mentioned last week, our aquaBubbler has been installed and it’s wonderful to see many of the children already making great use of it.

My thanks again to Yarra Valley and their ‘Choose Tap’ campaign – an initiative which promotes the environmental and health benefits of drinking tap water.

The aquaBUBBLER is both a drinking fountain and a water-bottle refill station and is designed for children and encourages good health and hydration habits.

BUNNINGS COMMUNITY SUPPORT – HOLY NAME GARDENING CLUB

As you may know, we have been successful in obtaining amazing support from Bunnings as part of their Community Support Programme. My thanks to one of our mums, Marla P. (Cameron 5C, Vienna 1Z) for all her work in garnering the support of Bunnings and acting as the liaison between school and Bunnings. Stephanie, from Bunnings, will be working with the school over the next few weeks in planting vegetables in a number of garden plots around the school. My thanks to Mr Edwards and his ‘Garden Crew’ for all of their work in preparing all things ‘GARDENING’. These children have been amazing

in their efforts, potting seedlings, preparing plants for the school Fete and general garden maintenance! Fantastic work!! We received 4 cubic metres of soil yesterday, which will be used in the old bocce court which will be converted into a garden bed. The Garden Crew are clearly extending their learning opportunities; it provides a great way for our students to learn about gardening and gain hands-on experience growing their own food, and tasting the fruits (and vegetables!) of their labour. DISTRICT ATHLETICS CARNIVAL – TUESDAY, 11th SEPTEMBER We have a large Athletics team that will be taking part in next week’s Preston District Athletics Carnival at the Coburg Athletics Track (Outlook Road, North Coburg) next Tuesday. My thanks to all the children who tried out, and on behalf of our community, we congratulate them on making the Team and we wish them an enjoyable and successful day. Nick Marinelli Principal

CLASS MASSES

Today 2C had their class mass, the students were very well prepared and

participated fully in all of the songs and responses to mass.

The final two masses for this Term 3 beginning at midday will be:

Year 3G on Thursday 13th September

Year 2M on Wednesday 19th September

Our first mass for Term 2 will be - Year 1Z on Friday 12th October.

(Please note: the dates for masses may change dependent on school and

Parish commitments).

PREPS IN PYJAMAS

On Tuesday evening we had our Preps in Pyjamas prayer evening.

It was fantastic to see so many of our Prep families

make the effort to come along and join us in a night

celebrating our faith journeys and I thank them sincerely

for making the time to do so.

Many thanks also go to Belinda Iudiciani, Joanne Furness

and Marisa Capuano for their preparation

in leading the evening.

Marisa shared with the students the

story of the Good Shepherd,

retelling the story through Godly Play,

it was wonderful to see how excited

and keen the Prep students were and

how engaged they were in participating

in this prayerful reflection.

R.E. NEWS - MS DONNA MONTELEONE, R.E. LEADER

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES

Holy Name Primary School is an eSmart

School. This week is National eSmart Week. National eSmart Week is a week

where communities come together to encourage everyone to be smart, safe

and responsible when using digital

technology. It creates awareness, solutions and ideas for community education on issues of cyber safety, bullying and

wellbeing online, and offline.

Last Monday, three members from the eSmart team attended a Professional

Development event run by the Alannah and Madeline Foundation.

We were presented with important information to help keep children safe from violence,

especially related to technology. One of the guest presenters was Greg Gebhart from the Office of the eSafety Commissioner. Greg is the Senior Trainer for the Office of the

eSafety Commissioner and one of Australia’s leading presenters. Greg has provided presentations to more than 500,000 participants at state, national and international

events. He also presented at Holy Name in 2015.

We were provided with useful up to date information, strategies and resources to

support our school and the safety of our students.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DRILLS Last week, the staff participated in Emergency Management Training.

Today, the whole school participated in a drill. The purpose of conducting an emergency evacuation training drill is to assist all staff and students to know their roles and

responsibilities in an emergency situation in accordance with the workplace plans and procedures, and to test the school response to an emergency.

MATHS OLYMPIAD

Next Wednesday is our fifth and last Maths Olympiad. The students have enjoyed the challenge to test their strategies and problem solving skills.

Our focus over the last few weeks have been on Cryptarithms. Hopefully, if one of these questions comes up again, we are prepared and ready for the challenge.

Cryptarithms

Cryptarithms are a type of mathematical puzzle in which the digits are replaced by symbols (typically letters of the alphabet).

For example

Each letter represents a unique digit. Numbers must not start with a zero.

The solution is unique (unless otherwise stated).

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL NEWS - MR DERRYN LING

CAN YOU SOLVE THE PROBLEM BELOW?

FAREWELL TO NICK – REMINDER TO ALL FAMILIES

Please mark in your diaries on Friday, 21st September there will be a special assembly to farewell and thank Nick Marinelli at 9:30am in the Hall. This will be an opportunity

for the school to acknowledge and thank him for his hard work over the past three terms.

All parents are welcome to this assembly and to the morning tea, organised by the P&F, which follows at 10am in the Interactive Learning Centre (ILC).

ASSEMBLY

A reminder that School Assembly begins at 2:45pm every Monday.

Next week we will be having our Grade 6’s present at the School Assembly.

17th September - Grade Prep

TABLE TENNIS NIGHT

Thanks a bunch to all the dads that came along to our Ten Pin Bowling Night a few

weeks ago. I’m glad to see we didn’t get too competitive, although can I just say what a shark Nick is!

There was one award that didn’t get announced on the night, and that relates to

‘Tightest T-Shirt’ and that goes to Ange. Lucky for him (and us) he wears it well and despite using the kids bowling aid, he still looked quite menacing!!!!

Well, Nick’s farewell tour continues, and his final gift to the M.A.D. group will be when

he gives us a ‘lesson’ at table tennis.

Can you please put a placeholder in the diary for 7pm, Wednesday 19th September.

The tables will be set up in the School Hall, and if we kick in $10 each, we will get some pizzas and refreshments.

More details to come.

Adrian Gervasoni

M.A.D. NEWS

MATHLETIC CERTIFICATES

The students below will be presented their Gold and Silver certificates at the next Assembly. All parents are welcome to attend.

Gold

Isaiah R 1B Annabelle A 2C

Dimitri T 3F

Angelique K 3F

Silver

Zac W 1Z Leonardo D 2C Luca P 2C

Ollie C 2M Zachary H 2M Steven D 5C Eva M 5C Imogen Y 5C Daniel W 5C

Nikolas A 6M

The Honour Roll Winners this week (award to be presented at next Monday’s Assembly) are:

PF No award as Preps will be on excursion

PI No award as Preps will be on excursion

1B Erika L - McGrath

1Z Ndella N - Samaritan 2C Sally N – O’Grady

2M Shaan C - Samaritan 3F Daniel S - Samaritan

3G Benjamin N – O’Grady 4B Marie M - McGrath

4P Anh N – O’Grady

5C Cameron M - Samaritan 5H Nicholas B - Edwards

6K Tyler H - McGrath 6M Katerina M - Samaritan

MATHS NEWS & CERTIFICATES - MATHS LEADERS

MRS LUISA VIVARELLI & MR DERRYN LING

HONOUR ROLL WINNERS

Congratulations

to our

Honour Roll

Winners!

DISTRICT ATHLETICS CARNIVAL NEXT TUESDAY 11/09

Next Tuesday, 60 students will represent Holy Name at the PDPSSA Athletics Carnival

being held at Coburg Athletics.

Students have been allocated their respective events and a CareMonkey permission

form has been created. I'm waiting on the District to provide a schedule of events for the day, and once received, I'll pass it on to students.

We wish the following students the best of luck:

Keeley B Gabrielle D Lily D

Helena K Maya K Katherine L Jasmine I Erica M Anh N

Gianna P Isabella S

Mykayla A Madeline L Alexandra M Imogen Y Nikita A Adela D

Grace M Mikayla S Amelia F

Chloe H Remi C Alexia K Amelia L Olivia C Ella D

Tyler H Dana O Erin T Sofia E Luana M Katerina M

Zara B

Sonny C James Ap Freddy D Brock D Benjamin S Noah H

Lewis O Jacob S

Patrick B Samuel C Orlando D Jordan M Oliver N Tan N

Jordan S Thomas A Ioannis G Patrick O Dimitar K

Benjamin B Nikolas A Kyle M Lucas N Ben N Thomas P

Emilio P Jon P

P.E. & SPORTS NEWS - MR RYAN HARTNETT,

P.E. CO-ORDINATOR

BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE

We are super excited about the warmer weather. It means more outdoor play.

Yesterday, Helen, Maxi and William were playing soccer outside. We also played line

tiggy.

We have also been learning about Aboriginal culture, painting boomerangs and

throwing them in the basketball court.

**Just a quick reminder to parents that holiday club bookings are now open - please go to our website to make your bookings.

Reminder To enrol your child/ren in our program, go to www.campaustralia.com.au OR ring

1300 105 343. If you need to contact me, the OSHC mobile number is 0418 576 410. I am happy to assist you with further information about our before and after

school program. Helen, OSHC Co-Ordinator

The Reading Challenge is now closed! Well done to all

students who signed up for the Challenge - your enthusiasm for reading has been awesome!

Congratulations to the final students who have been

diligently reading and have recently completed the Challenge:

Prep I: Dia J,

1Z: Cooper B, 5H: Oliver N, Mikayla S,

6M: Ilaria C

Our final book tally and ‘round up’ of the Challenge will be in next week’s newsletter!

Mrs Angela Gangi, Reading Challenge Co-ordinator

CAMP AUSTRALIA NEWS – MS HELEN LI, CO-ORDINATOR

PREMIERS’ READING CHALLENGE – MRS ANGELA GANGI

Holy Name

Art Show

Wednesday September 12th

FREE ENTRY

Artwork on display in the Hall

3:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Class Artworks

Silent Auction closes at 7:00 pm

The Art Show will also be open for a short time Thursday 13th

prior to pack up from 8:30am - 10:30am

ART NEWS - MS LUISA VIVARELLI

PARENTS & FRIENDS NEWS

TERM FOUR ICY POLE SALES

Dear Parents,

It's nearly the end of term 3 and the warmer weather is finally on its way. So P&F Icy Pole fundraising will begin again from Tuesday 9 October and run right through until

Tuesday 18 December.

A helping hand is greatly appreciated to help fill the following week days, selling icy

poles to the children.

Monday - 4 volunteers to cover fortnightly shifts;

Tuesday - 4 volunteers to cover fortnightly shifts;

Wednesday - 4 volunteers to cover fortnightly shifts;

Thursday - 4 volunteers to cover fortnightly shifts; and

Friday - 4 volunteers to cover fortnightly shifts;

Shifts are from 10.45am to 11.20am. Your little ones are welcome to come along as

well and you MUST have a current Volunteer Working with Children's Check card.

Please ring or text Bernadette, P&F Icy Pole Co-ordinator on 0402 290 872 or send a message via Holy Name P&F Facebook page.

We look forward fundraising together.

Thanks kindly! Holy Name P&F Committee

FOOTY COLOURS DAY & SAUSAGE SIZZLE – 20 SEPT **Order forms will be sent home tomorrow, Friday, 7th September.

LATEST NEWS

How many sleeps to go? 73!!

GREAT NEWS!! – FOOD CO-ORDINATOR ROLE NOW FILLED

We’re very excited to let you know that all key co-ordinator roles for the Fete are

now filled – our thanks to Maria R. (William 1Z) and Marcie A. (Mykayla 5C, Nikita 5H) for taking on the Food Co-Ordinator role! Brilliant news! Thank you so much.

OLD KEYS NEEDED

On Fete day, we're hoping to have a LOCKED Wheel barrow on display, with a delicious

assortment of donated wine, beer and spirits. Participants will then be given the chance to purchase a key to open the barrow and win the contents.

Do you have any old keys you no longer use and are happy to donate them to the

‘Wheel Barrow Game’ at the Fete?

If you do, please put them in an envelope labelled FETE KEY/S and ask your child to give them to Leanne. Thank you in anticipation.

DONATION ROSTER

Starting next term, we will be asking the whole school to make donations that will support our Fete. There will be a ‘reward’ for the most generous classes. We’re giving

you a heads-up so that if any of the items come up ‘on special’ you can swoop in and make a purchase or two.

TERM

WEEK #

WEEK COMMENCING DONATION ITEM

2

15th October

Can/s of Brand name soft drink

3 22nd October Brand Name Chocolate

Blocks

(check ‘Use by’ date

4 29th October Bag of Lollies

(check ‘Use by’ date

FETE BAR!!! -- We need you

We are running a Bar again this year at the School Fete and we need people with an

RSA licence to help run it.

Do you have a RSA Licence? or do you need to renew it??

If you want to renew it please go to the below website and follow the directions. https://www.vcglr.vic.gov.au/

If you have a , or have renewed your licence, and are available to be on the Bar Roster on the 18th November, please can you let Vicky Sartor PH: 0423 719 364 or

Jacqueline Chalhoub Di Stefano PH: 0433 135 924 know.

Thanks Everyone P&F Committee

Reflection of the Week The best way to pay for a lovely moment is to enjoy it.

………….. Richard Bach

FATHER’S DAY CELEBRATION DAY

2018

2018

CITY OF DAREBIN ARTS WELCOMES YOUR FAMILY TO –

‘A Weekend for Everybody’

at the Civic Square, Northcote Town Hall Saturday 22 September 10am to 5pm

& Sunday 23 September 10am to 4pm

This event is perfect for primary school children, but why not bring the whole family? FREE accessible entertainment this school holidays complete with food trucks and coffee!

Some highlights include: Infinity Dance Jam (bust a move in the smallest nightclub in the world!), Club Kids Music Academy (experiment with samplers, drum machines and keyboards

to create electronic music!) and Youth Stage (tune into the FreeZa team as they rock out from 12 to 2pm Sat & Sun). Visit darebinarts.com.au/aweekendforeverybody for further information.

PRESTON RESERVOIR LITTLE ATHLETICS CENTRE Registration Day is Saturday 8th September, between 9am and 12noon, at the Athletics

Pavilion, Edwardes Lake, Reservoir.

Little Aths is for girls and boys aged 5 to 15 years.

For enquiries, please email prestonreservoir@lavic.com.au or ph Joanne McIntyre, Registrar

on 0411 755 865 or President, Rob Walsh 0448 012 236. You can also register at www.lavic.com.au Go to Find A Centre – 3073 Reservoir

ST NIKOLA MACEDONIAN CHURCH - FETE

To be held on 22 September – 11.00am to 3pm, at 130 Tyler St, Preston. There will be food trucks, live music, jumping castle, face painting, slime factory, arts & crafts, sports clinic and

a Devonshire tea. All welcome!

IVANHOE AQUATIC CENTRE SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM The Centre is at 170 Waterdale Rd, ph 9490 7111 leisure.enquiries@banyule.vic.gov.au

There are activities for both weeks of the holidays, including Swimming Intensive Programs, which are a fantastic way to prepare your children for Summer. Days and the price varies, so please enquire with us.

Week One activities (9.30 to 11.30am) are Animation (Mon), Minor Games (Tues), Dance (Wed 9.30 – 11 only).

Week Two activities (9.30 to 11.30am each session) are Circus (Mon), Cooking (Wed) and Karate (Thurs).

The cost is $18.50 per child per activity. Bookings are essential on the above phone number.

HOOPSMART BASKETBALL CAMPS Coburg Basketball Stadium, 25 Outlook Road, Mon 1st & Tues 2nd October, from 9.30am to

3.00pm. All levels, boys and girls aged 6 – 12 years. $159 Cheaper if paid by 7th September. Register at www.hoopsmart.com.au

COMMUNITY NEWS

Calendar of Known Dates for 2018 Reminder – some dates may need to change

(ADDED DATES FEATURED IN RED)

KNOWN DATES FOR 2018

SEPTEMBER

Collingwood FC Aussie Rules Clinics Fri 7 Prep excursion to Melb Zoo Mon 10

District Athletics Carnival Tues 11 Gr1 Excursion to Woolworths Tues 11 Art Show Wed 12

Maths Olympiad Wed 12 Collingwood FC Aussie Rules Clinics Fri 14

M.A.D. Table Tennis Night Wed 19 (7pm in school hall) Farewell Assembly Fri 21 - 9.30am in the hall followed by morning tea & Morning Tea for Nick Marinelli in the ILC. All Welcome!

Term Three ends Fri 21

OCTOBER Term Four commences Mon 8

G1 & 2 Scienceworks Excursion Fri 19 First Reconciliation Tues 23 (evening) Open Doors Parent Info Meeting Tues 30

NOVEMBER

School Closure Day Mon 5 Melbourne Cup Day Public Holiday Tues 6 Prep 2019 Information Night Mon 12 (7pm in the ILC – parents only)

1st Prep 2019 Transition Session Tues 13 (9.15 to 10.15am) 2nd Prep 2019 Transition Session Tues 20 (9.15 to 10.15am)

3rd Prep 2019 Transition Session Tues 27 (9.15 to 10.45am – NB longer session) School Closure Day Wed 28

SCHOOL FETE Sunday 18

DECEMBER

P - 2 Swim Program commences Mon 3 to Fri 14 Gr4 City Camp Thurs 6 & Fri 7 Gr6 Graduation Wed 12 (7pm)

Gr6 Fun Day Out Fri 14 Carols Evening Mon 17 (6pm)

School Finishes for 2018 Wed 19 (1.00pm)

2019 JANUARY Testing for Students Wed 30 & Thurs 31

FEBRUARY

Students commence Term 1 Fri 1 Feb 2019 SCHOOL PHOTO DAY - THURSDAY 9 MAY - (WEEK THREE OF TERM TWO)