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Dear Parents and Children
HELEN NAYLOR’S NEW APPOINTMENT: It is with sadness that I take this
opportunity to advise you all that Helen has resigned from the
position of Administration Assistant and has accepted a position
at UWA as the Executive Assistant, Development and Alumni
Relations Office. We wish Helen all the best in her new role and
position and she will be sadly missed. Helen will finish at
St. Columba’s this Friday, 23rd August.
NEW ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT APPOINTMENT: Peta Santella has been
appointed to the position of Administration Assistant at St.
Columba’s School. Peta is currently employed at St. Augustine’s
Primary School, Rivervale and has a wealth of experiencing of
working in a Catholic primary school. Peta will commence on
Monday, 2nd September.
COMMUNION PHOTOS: The Communion Photos will be available for
parents to copy next Monday. Year 4 students are requested to
bring in a thumb drive so they can copy their own photos on to
the thumb drive.
From the Principal’s Desk
Parish Mass Times
Weekdays: 9.00 a.m.
Saturday—Vigil Mass 6.00 p.m.
Sunday—Mass 7.30 a.m. and 9.30 a.m.
Parish Youth Mass—Last Saturday of each
month.
Term 3 Dates: Wed. 24 Jul—Fri. 27 Sep
School Times: 8.30 a.m.—3.00 p.m.
Recess: 10.30 a.m.—11.00 a.m.
Lunch: 1.00 p.m.—1.40 p.m.
Parish Priest: Fr Minh-Thuy
Almondbury Street, Bayswater
Phone: (08)9271 1414
*PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITE PLANNER FOR REGULAR UPDATES TO THE CALENDAR
At St. Columba’s Primary we believe that Service is a core value that encourages children to
actively make a difference.
MERCY VALUE FOR 2013 IS SERVICE
MERCY JUSTICE SERVICE COMPASSION EXCELLENCE
St. Columba’s School Core Values based on the values of the Sisters of Mercy, our founders.
IMPORTANT DATES*
Week 5
Thursday
22 August 2013
9.30-10.45am Years 3/4
combined class choir
@ Performing Arts
Festival
2.30-3pm Assembly (Yr
1W) - Parish Hall
Friday
23 August 2013
School as usual
Sunday
25 August 2013
City to Surf Fun Run
Week 6
Tuesday
27 August 2013
School Banking in lieu
of Friday
7pm Confirmation
Interactive Family
Workshop
Wednesday
28 August 2013
Book Week incursion—
The Storykeeper
Thursday
29 August 2013
Confirmation Retreat
Day (Parish Hall)
Friday
30 August 2013
PUPIL FREE DAY
7.30pm Quiz Night
Sunday
1 September 2013
FATHER’S DAY
2013 Canteen Roster
OSHC application
forms (5 docs)
‘Keeping It Real’
flyer
Attachments
Be Allergy Aware! Families are reminded that St. Columba’s is an Allergy-friendly school.
Please DO NOT bring nuts or nut by-products onto the school grounds.
Some of the foods to avoid are Muesli Bars with peanuts, Nutella
products, peanut butter and any other foods containing traces of nuts.
St. Columba’s School Bayswater
21 August 2013
Term 3, Issue 24
32 Roberts Street, Bayswater Phone: (08)9208 2700 Fax: (08)9370 3985
PO Box 61, Bayswater WA 6933
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.saintcolumbas.com.au
Newsletter
Cont. page 2
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From the Principal’s Desk (continued)
REFLECTION
God of Love and Mercy
Bless our school, our
parish and community
as we aspire to walk in
the footsteps of
Catherine McAuley.
We ask for your help to
live by the Mercy
values that we hold
dear.
Holy Spirit, we ask you
to guide us
to act more justly
to strive for excellence
to be generous in your
service
to show compassion
and to be examples of
your mercy
Guided by St Columba,
let us grow in faith
seek wisdom and live in
peace.
St Columba, pray for
us
Catherine McAuley,
pray for us
Amen
ST. COLUMBA’S OSHC: A number of documents have been sent
home to those families who have put forward an expression of
interest for their child(ren) to attend the St. Columba’s OSHC. For
those of you who have not submitted an expression of interest,
attached is an application form to complete and submit. There
is a waiting list and those who submitted an expression of interest
earlier in the year will be given priority, as previously conveyed to
all community members. We are still anticipating commencing
operations on the first day back after the holidays, which is a PD
day for the staff. Any queries, please contact the school office.
―KEEPING IT REAL‖ AN EXPLORATION OF A FATHER’S VALUE IN THE EDUCATION
OF THEIR CHILDREN PRESENTATION: It’s not too late for dads to
complete the attached form and attend Brendan Spillane’s
presentation. To give all dads and father-figures the opportunity
to attend the presentation, the closing date has been extended
to Monday morning at the latest. Please complete the attached
tear-off slip, enclose the correct amount and submit it to the front
office by Monday morning at the latest. I’m looking forward to
seeing as many fathers, grandfathers, etc. at the presentation on
Monday night.
QUIZ NIGHT: Tickets are selling fast for the Quiz Night, scheduled
for next Friday. Don’t miss out and book a table via the
wonderful P&F members coordinating the event.
Greg Martin
GREG MARTIN
Principal
I will / will not be able to join you at the St. Columba’s Father’s Project evenings on
26th August and 13th November, 2013.
Name: …………………………………………………………………….
Father/Father-figure of: ........................................................................ Year: ……………
Payment enclosed: $60
Pre-orders for next year's summer uniform have now closed.
Kathleen Ziino
Uniform Shop Coordinator
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Uniform Shop News
P&F News
Quiz Night!
Thank you everyone for your fabulous donations. We have received some
very generous donations from members of the school community & we are
very thankful for the support. Special thanks must go to Briony Partington who
is giving up a night of work, to work in our bar at the Quiz Night. Thanks also
to Piotr (Pete) Dancewicz from Absolute & Alive Photography for all of his
support in setting up the slides & media for the event. Thanks in anticipation
to our MC’s – Mark Pettit & Paul Shanahan. The Vincuillo’s have once again
been tremendously generous and Verity Donovan has helped out immensely
with selling tickets. Jo Byrne designed our impressive flyer – thanks heaps.
There are many others who have been or will be helping on the night – we
are very grateful to all.
There are still a few tables left – so if you are contemplating coming – please
contact Steph Coates on 0412 252 221.
A tip: Get there early!! The Wall of Win opens at 7pm and last time it had
sold out by 730pm. There are some brilliant prizes on the Wall – everyone is a
winner - $10 per ticket and you definitely win at least $10 worth back – most
are worth much, much more.
Don’t forget to bring your own food & glassware. The bar also opens at 7pm,
so see you there!!
STEPH COATES
Uniform
Shop
Opening
Hours
The Uniform
Shop will
next be
open on Friday,
23 August
2013
from
9.00 a.m. to
10.00 a.m.
Friday is School
Banking day and
students should
remember to bring in
their weekly deposit.
This week’s School
Banking tip:
Remember that
children need to
understand where
money comes from.
When you withdraw
money from an ATM,
explain to your child
where the money is
coming from and
how you earned it.
It’s important for
children to know
there isn’t a limitless
supply!
This year St Columba’s will once again be staging our own ‘Science Talent
Search’, which will take place on Wednesday 4th September. Students from Years
One to Six are invited to work on a creative project that can be showcased on this
day. More information is available on the school’s website.
St Columba’s Science Talent Search
As Marcia Mackenzie will be leaving the school with her youngest child at the end
of the year, we require one or two volunteers to take on the role of School Banking
Coordinator.
The task can be shared and banking experience is NOT necessary! If you are
interested in assisting the School in this way, please contact the Office and we will
get you in touch with Marcia.
Thank you.
School Banking Coordinator required
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Thank you.
SHERYL MILONAS
Would families please
ensure that your account
is kept in credit.
We are trying to complete
the Canteen Roster for the
year. Please help where
you can.
Canteen News
Happy
Birthday!
Wishing a
very
happy
birthday
this week
to:
Olivia
Pincus
(Kindy W)
Caleb
High
(PP Green)
Carys
Kelly
(Year 4)
Erica
Galloway
(Year 5)
Week 5–6 Roster
Fri. 23 Aug. HELP NEEDED
Mon. 26 Aug. Brett Harris
HELP NEEDED
Wed. 28 Aug. HELP NEEDED
Fri. 30 Aug. PUPIL FREE DAY
Pastoral Care Raffle
The Term 3 Roster will be
up on the classroom
door for you to check
when your child/children
are due to donate the
prize for their class.
Kindy to year 6 provide
a small gift (e.g. book,
puzzle, textas etc.) to
the value of $5. As there
are a number of Year 6
students with food
allergies, NO cakes will
be raffled this year.
Tickets are 20c each,
with a maximum of 3
tickets. Thank you!
Kindy Green NO RAFFLE—PUPIL FREE
DAY
Week 6
Friday,
30 August Kindy White
PP Green
PP White
Year 1 Green
Year 1 White
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
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As there will be a student free day next Friday, School
Banking will take place on Tuesday morning, 27 August.
Marcia Mackenzie
0439 827 434
School Banking
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Community News
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Lisa Baker MLA
MEMBER FOR
MAYLANDS
(08) 9370 3550
(fax) 9272 4291
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Lost property
Andrew Chinn Concert
Chisholm College
Auditorium
A small camera case was
d i scovered at the
conclusion of the Concert.
Please come to the office
and identify the camera
brand to collect your
case.
YMCA MORLEY SPORT AND RECREATION CENTRE
YMCA Morley Sport and Rec Centre are now taking Term Program enrolments for Term 3 for 2– 12 year olds in activities like Netball, Soccer, Basketball, Toddler gym, Gym fun, Cheerleading, Singing, Hip Hop, Jazz ballet, Cooking, Kindy sports, and our new program Irish Dancing and many more. YMCA also runs a Sportslink class designed for Special Needs. Please call 93753529 or visit our website on www.morley.ymca.org.au for more information.
Parent-Child Connection - Monday, 26th August x 4 weeks. Cost: $50 per person/$75 per couple. Time: 6.30 -9.00 p.m.
Raising children should be one of life’s greatest experiences, but as any parent knows, it is not an easy task. People with children under ten are invited to this four-week course to learn new skills, feel better about their parenting and gain confidence. For further information please phone 9489 6322 or visit our website www.wa.relationships.com.au
Fathering after Separation - Wednesday, 4th September. Cost: $25. Time: 6.30-9.00 p.m.
It’s important for fathers to distinguish between their parenting role and the relationship break-up. This seminar, held in a male-only environment, suggests ways in which fathers can keep in touch with children, even if hindered by formal access arrangements. For further information please phone 9489 6322 or visit our website www.wa.relationships.com.au
Do You Own or Manage a Small Business?
The Chisholm College Alumni is preparing to offer a
brand new initiative that will involve both current students
as well as local owners and managers of small businesses.
The ‘Student Small Business’ program will be the first of
its kind and will offer students the unique opportunity of
owning and operating a real small business of their own.
The Chisholm Alumni is managing the program but
invites business people from the extended community to
hear about this program at the upcoming launch.
What: Small Business Program Launch and Networking
Evening
When: Tuesday 17th September 2013 (Food and drinks
from 6.30pm for 7pm presentation)
Where: Chisholm Catholic College, 1104 Beaufort St
Bedford.
Who: Business owners and managers
Why: We are seeking advice from business owners, and
possible business mentors for students.
RSVP: [email protected] by 10th September
Classifieds
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Advertising space available!
$50.00 per term
for a business card-sized ad.
Contact [email protected]
with your pdf and to arrange payment to
the P&F.
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