Term 2 Week 11 - June 29th, 2018

JUNE SATURDAY 30TH ST PAUL’S DINNER DANCE (flyer pg.2)

JULY MONDAY 16TH FIRST DAY OF TERM 3 FRIDAY 20TH Subway lunch (place order via St Paul’s Online Store by Tuesday 9.00PM https://spcoburg.cdfpay.org.au)

Dear Parents And Friends Of St Paul’s, What a wonderful vibrant term it has been!!!

Thank You... Parents and volunteers who have contributed in every way to St Paul ’s this term. Parents have helped with lunches, sausage sizzle, parent helpers, fete committee, dinner dance, movie night, uniform, fundraising, Mother’s day, excursions, photographs, and the way all parents have supported our wonderful school by sup-porting these events. Staff for all their work this term in supporting your children in their learning journey. Father Ray for his support of St Paul ’s school community and celebrating the sacrament of First Holy Communion with our year 4 children Everyone at St Paul’s for welcoming me and making me feel like I have been at St Paul ’s for longer than my short 7 weeks. I feel blessed to be leading St Paul’s school community. And of course...Thank you to the wonderful St Paul’s children who are the reason we come to school each day. Their bright happy faces and their eagerness to come to school to learn everyday makes St Paul’s a very special place.

Farewell This Friday we say farewell to two of our students, Fiona in 3/4T, and Renee Sen TR. Fiona and her family are moving to Epping. Renee and her family are moving Eden Park. We wish good luck to both of them at their new schools.

Baby news Congratulations to the George family (Jenna 3/4T) on the birth of a baby girl Jesslyn.

Changes To Morning And Afternoon Routines

In the last few weeks I have been observing our routines at the beginning and end of day. I have ob-served that on some days students aren’t leaving until after 3:35pm. I would like to make a change to the morning and afternoon routines. I feel we can have a smoother start to the day and end of the day. Beginning term 3 there will be changes to Morning routines: Students will line up with their class. We will say our St Paul ’s morning prayer and acknowledge students birthdays and also any important messages for the day. Afternoon dismissal routine: Class teacher will bring students to their line and will be dismissed when the bell goes at 3:30pm. There will be no 3:20pm bell only the dismissal bell at 3:30pm. Students will say their prayer in the classroom. Preps will be brought out 2-3 mins earlier so parents can collect them from the teachers. If it rains students can be collected from the classroom. There will be an App alert and announcement.

Parents are reminded to wait outside until the children are brought to the line

this will help with reducing congestion in the corridors.

Gates will be open at 3pm.

Reports were sent home yesterday. Please celebrate the learning achievements with your children. There is a section in the report where children have written a report on themselves, discuss these achievements with your child. We will have parent teacher meetings in term 3. Reports Feedback. In the report envelope I also sent home a feedback letter. I would like families to let us know what you think about our reporting to parents. Please take some time to fill it out and send back to school. Student Absentee Parents please notify the school office regarding children sickness or absence please do not call the parish.

Dinner Dance. We are looking forward to the dinner dance tomorrow evening, I know it will be a night of great fun for everyone. Thanks to Carmel and Bashir Assouni for organising this event.

Wishing all families and staff and very restful and safe holiday

and look forward to seeing everyone on

Monday 16th July@ 8:50am

Maria Mercuri

Parish News CHILDRENS LITURGY OF THE WORD: For children of kindergarten and primary school age has commenced on the

1st & 3rd Sundays of the month at the 9am St Pauls Mass.

What is Children’s Liturgy? Children’s Liturgy is actually the Liturgy of the Word for children. The Gospel is read and ex-

plained at a level that the children can understand and enjoy. Group discussion, prayers, songs and some simple activities

are some ways that enhance the message of the Gospel. When do the children gather for Children’s Liturgy? Fr Ray invites

the children to come forward after the opening prayer and the leaders lead them to the gathering space for the liturgy of the

word; when “The Creed“ is being recited, the children are brought back into the church to join their families.

Parents are welcome to accompany their children. A dedicated team of parish volunteers who have received formal instruc-

tion and material from the Archdiocese will facilitate the program. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Fr. Ray. All

materials and training are provided. Working with children check required.

“See You Sunday 1st July – 9am.”

Don’t forget to follow St Paul’s official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/spcoburg/ We would love you to share this page with your friends!

School website address: http://spcoburg.catholic.edu.au/

DONATIONS OF LEGO BUILDING BLOCKS

Do you have any lego blocks your children no longer use?

We are asking for donations of lego blocks (small and large) for use by students as an extra lunch time activ-ity.

Please leave at the office marked to Miss Donna’s attention Thank you.

3/4 K Assembly 3/4K’s lively resentation was on the work they have covered this term on community and in particular the history and founders of Coburg.

READING CHALLENGE Congratulations again on the enthusiasm of all students who have entered the Reading Challenge! Our book tally has now reached 1,843 books! You may have guessed St Paul’s students love to read! This week, we congratulate the following superstar readers who have recently completed the Reading Challenge:

Prep TE: Jack C, Thomas C, Pari V

Senior S: Joseph C

These students will receive their Certificates at the first assembly for Term 3 held on the 23rd July (second week of term).

LIBRARY BOOKS BORROWED OVER THE HOLIDAYS

Students have borrowed library books during the Term 2 holidays. Please remember to return all library books at the start of Term 3! Missing or damaged books are to be paid for. Please remind your children that their borrowed library books are their responsibility.

MORELAND LIBRARY SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES Free activities for primary school children are held at Moreland libraries during the school holi-days. Activities include performers, craft, and book-related activities. Activities are for children attending primary school in 2018. Bookings are essential as numbers are limited. Further information can be found on the following link: http://www.moreland.vic.gov.au/libraries/children/school-holiday-activities/ Enjoy the holiday break and remember to keep warm with a good book on those cold winter days!

Mrs Angela (Library)

PARENT HELPERS LUNCH ROSTER TERM 3 – 2018

Dear Parents, Please add your name below to assist with Friday lunches. Lunches for the children can only go ahead with your ongoing sup-port. Thank you, Chantelle 0412 438 863

WED TALLYING

FRIDAY – PACKING

WEEK 1

Beginning 16/07

SUBWAY

WED 18/07

N/A

FRI 20/07

N/A

WEEK 2

Beginning 23/07

THE PIE PLACE

WED 25/07

______________

FRI 27/07

1. Collect 10.30 ________________

2. Pack 12:00 _________________

3. _______________________

WEEK 3

Beginning 30/07

PASTA

WED 01/08

1. ________________

FRI 03/08

1. ______________________

2. ______________________

3. _______________________

WEEK 4

Beginning 06/08

PIZZA & CANNOLI

WED 08/08

1. ________________

FRI 10/08

1. Collect 11:00_______________

2. Pack 12.00________________

3. _______________________

WEEK 5

Beginning 13/08

SUBWAY

WED 15/08

N/A

FRI 17/08

N/A

WEEK 6

Beginning 20/08

THE PIE PLACE

WED 22/08

1. _____________________

FRI 24/08

1. Collect 10.30 ________________

2. Pack 12:00 __________________

3. _____________________

WEEK 7

Beginning 27/08

PASTA

WED 29/08

1. ________________

FRI 31/08

1. ______________________

2. ______________________

3. _______________________

WEEK 8

Beginning 03/09

PIZZA & CANNOLI

WED 05/09

1. ________________

FRI 07/09

11. Collect 11:00________________

2. Pack 12.00________________

3. _______________________

WEEK 9

Beginning 10/09

THE PIE PLACE

WED 12/09

1. ________________

FRI 14/09

1. Collect 10.30 ________________

2. Pack 12:00 __________________

3. _______________________

WEEK 10

Beginning 17/09

SUBWAY

WED 19/09

N/A

FRI 21/09

N/A