I consider myself privileged to have had the opportunity to lead Casey Grammar over the last eight years. The school has grown and developed, and we have an environment that promotes learning, underpinned by a strong pastoral care approach. The high quality of our facilities and our extracurricular opportunities also contribute to the learning that encompasses the complete life of a student.

It is with some sadness that I leave Casey Grammar, but I will cherish the memories of the years I have spent here. Giving young people foundations for life is a team effort, and I have appreciated the dedication of the staff who have worked with me. There are many people who have contributed to the development of the school since its foundation twenty-four years ago.

My hope for every young person who spends years of their education here is that they will make the values that Casey Grammar encourages a firm foundation on which to build success in life – the values of respect, integrity, courage and excellence.

I know that Casey Grammar will continue to move forward and be a school which has student

learning and wellbeing at its heart and I wish the school community well, under the leadership of Mr

Richard Baird, in the next stage of the school’s growth and development.

Margaret Buttigieg - Principal

Monday, 27 November 2017

24 HR ABSENTEE LINE

Please ring 5991 0801

(not the school’s main number)

to alert the school of a child’s

absence.

SCHOOL FEES

Term 4 fees – Now due

Monthly fees – Due 28th of

each month.

Student Login

learn.caseygrammar.vic.edu.au/

Parent Login

engage.caseygrammar.vic.edu.au/

SEQTA LINKS

PAGE 1

DATES TO REMEMBER

Year 3-6 Prize and Speech Night

30 November

Art Show Opening Night

1 December

Secondary Prize and Speech Night

4 December

Year 6 Celebration

6 December

Christmas Services

7 December

Last Day Term 4

8 December

First Day Term 1 2018

31 January

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS

School Term Hours Monday 3:00pm to 5:30pm Thursday 8:30am to 10:30am

School Holiday Hours Monday 15,22 & 29 January 3:00pm to 5:30pm Thursday 18 & 25 January 8:30am to 10:30am

From the Principal

From the Office

Booklists 2018 Booklists are now available through Campion on-line using this link: https://order.campion.com.au/index.html#resourceListListView?code=60CB8FFF Booklists must be finalised by Friday 8 December 2017, and the collection date is Thursday 11 January 2018 between 2:30pm - 6pm in room V1. Lost Property There is a large quantity of unnamed items in lost property, any items remaining after the last day of this term will be disposed of. Please come and have a look to see if you recognise anything. It is very important that you label all of your children’s belongings so that if they are found, they can be returned.

Services of Thanksgiving and Presentation of Awards

The Services of Thanksgiving and Presentation of Awards will be held in the Performing Arts Centre at the following times: Year 3 - 6 Service Thursday 30 November at 7.00pm Secondary Service Years 7-11 Monday 4 December at 7.30pm Students are expected to attend this service, and school leaders will be announced.

Farewell to Mrs Margaret Buttigieg

PFC Meeting Invitation

The PFC will be meeting on Monday 27 November at 6.30pm to receive nominations for Office Bearers and meet potential new Committee members. The Meeting is held in the Administration building and you can register your interest in attending via the PFC email address pfc@caseygrammar.vic.edu.au attention Bharti Green.

As Mrs Margaret Buttigieg edges closer to retirement; we would like to invite parents of our school

community to a morning tea in her honour.

Please join us in the Performing Arts Centre (PAC) on Friday 8 December, 10am-11am for light

refreshments.

AROUND THE SCHOOL

PAGE 2

It’s hard to believe that it is already time for the final newsletter. There is still a lot to happen before our last day together and we are enjoying a range of different opportunities to prepare for Christmas and be a part of our wider community. In the last couple of weeks, the Chapel has become a bit of a hub over different lunchtimes and recesses as we have hung decorations and prepared props for the upcoming Chapel services. It was lovely to see some of the Primary students voluntarily giving up their lunchtime to help string baubles along our windows to help get in the festive spirit. Baskets have been distributed by the SLT in the Primary School along with details for the family attached to each class. If all Primary families could please sign up to an item or two and bring them by December 4, that would be much appreciated. On Remembrance Day, two of our students came to the Cranbourne War Memorial to lay a wreath on behalf of our school community in order to acknowledge those who sacrifice in so many ways for our country. Grateful thanks to Shaylah and Jack for volunteering to do this. They did so respectfully and represented Casey Grammar School very well.

As we move towards the holidays and festivities, let us remember that it is ‘Unto us a child is born, unto us a child is given’ (Isaiah 9:7). The gift of Jesus as a baby, is the gift of God become one of us, showing us what God is like. The wider parent community is invited to celebrate this gift at either the Primary Service (7 December 9:00-9:30) or the Secondary Service (7 December 11:40-12:10pm). Finally, I want to acknowledge that we have various members of our school community concluding their time with us at the end of this year, including Mrs Margaret Buttigieg. Each person in some way contributes to who we become, but as Principal Mrs Buttigieg has contributed in a plethora of ways to the growth of the school into what we know it as today. We pray God’s richest blessings on each person as they leave, and we are thankful for the gifts they have bought to our school. God’s blessings on you all during this Christmas season Monique Riviere-Pendle

Grammarians News We are close to 100 in our group….so if you know any former students who have graduated from Casey Grammar School, please mention our Grammarians Facebook page. We are hoping to be in contact with as many people as possible in preparation for the 25 Year Celebrations in 2018. Invitations for the Class of 2016 have been sent for their 1 year reunion. If you live with anyone who may have received an invitation, please encourage them to RSVP. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1990618997860276/?source_id=475921389213892

From the School Chaplain

State Primary Track and Field Championships

This year we had two primary students competing at the prestigious State Primary Track and Field Championships held at MSAC in Albert Park on Monday 30 October. Wadah (Bob) competed in the 11-year-old 800m, and Jack Brewster in the 9/10 year Boys Triple Jump. Both boys were forced to compete in difficult conditions (extremely wet), but their training paid off and they stayed focused. We would like to congratulate them both for reaching this stage of the competition and representing the school. A special mention to Jack as he was awarded a Bronze medal in Triple Jump. Ali Bishop - Primary & Secondary Health & P.E Teacher

PAGE 3

AROUND THE SCHOOL

Music

It has been an exciting and busy period for the Music Department over the past three weeks. Our End of Year Concert was a wonderful evening, with a variety of musical items from all of our school ensembles and senior Music students.

Both the Intermediate Band and Training Band performed at the Victorian Schools Music Festival which was held at Deakin Edge, Federation Square and last week we held three Lunchtime Concerts. Congratulations to all the students who performed at these events. Their conduct and performances were outstanding and they should all be very proud of their performances. I would also like to recognise and congratulate the following students who undertook an AMEB exam this year. It demonstrates their commitment and passion for music:

Jordan - 2nd Grade Saxophone

Cooper - 2nd Grade Saxophone and Cello

Elizabeth - 1st Grade Flute

Janice - 3rd Grade Flute

Tharushi - 3rd Grade Flute

JoJo - 3rd Grade Flute

Olivia - 1st Grade Piano

Holly - 1st Grade Piano

Shayla - 4th Grade Piano Simon Chiodo - Music Coordinator

SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE TUCKER FAMILY FOR DONATING SEVERAL SETS OF CYMBALS TO OUR MUSIC DEPARTMENT!

PAGE 4

AROUND THE SCHOOL

3 New Holland Drive Cranbourne East Vic 3977

PO Box 302 Cranbourne Vic 3977

Telephone (03) 5991 0800 Email info@caseygrammar.vic.edu.au

www.caseygrammar.vic.edu.au

Today, one in seven Australian children and young people are living in poverty1, where even life's basics are hard to come by.

When families are experiencing financial disadvantage children can fall behind with their learning, leaving them more vulnerable to

experiencing hardship themselves later in the life.

Research shows children and young people living in disadvantage have access to fewer books and learning materials in the home.

Access to support and resources forms the foundation for learning. In many cases, the parents of disadvantaged children may not

have the skills or experience to support their child’s education. As these children get older, they have fewer role models, and access

to mentors and networks that are critical for creating educational opportunities to help them build their aspirations and be motivated

to learn.

Keeping this in mind, The Student Leadership set out this year, to raise money, for the Smith Family. Through running two Pop-Up Canteens in the secondary school, $500 will be donated to the Smith Family this year to assist in the education of a young Australian student. The Student Leaders would like to thank all students for purchasing from the Pop-Up Canteens and therefore donating to a worthy

cause. We hope to continue this worthwhile and fairly ‘yummy’ fundraiser in 2018.

Brad and Amber - School Captains

Not all children get an equal start in life but we can help…...

Year 2 Polly Woodside Excursion

On Wednesday 22 November, Year 2 ventured into the Docklands to visit the Polly Woodside cargo ship! Students learnt about the tough conditions as a sailor and the

treacherous conditions in which they lived! Highlights included scrubbing the decks, discovering the captain’s quarters, and learning how to steer the ship towards both Port and Starboard!

Year 1 Silly Science

On Wednesday 22 of November, Year 1 visited the Science building and undertook a range of experiments. We were measuring the vinegar for the rocket. Then we put baking soda in the rocket. It blasted off! Alex and Akam We are playing with magnets. Magnets have a North and South. North repels North and South repels South. North and South attract together. Murphy and Sehaj Slime feels weird, soft and squishy. We used Borax, PVA glue, hot water and food dye to make it. Felicity and Shenae

Belinda Roffey - Year 1 Teacher