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58 Clegg Road, Mount Evelyn. Ph: 9736 2219 Fax: 9736 1443
Email: [email protected]
No.21. 17th July 2017
Dear Parents,
Welcome back! We hope that your return to Third Term sees
you well rested and ready to embrace all that this busy and
exciting term brings. It’s always lovely to chat to the children
after their holidays with many of them eager to share their news.
We finished the last week of Term Two in fine style with the
Year 5/6 students celebrating their learning with the amazing
Living Museum. It was wonderful to engage the whole school
community in a showcase of this type. Students, teachers,
parents and grandparents were all thoroughly enthused by the
event with many of us, myself included, learning new knowledge
along the way. Congratulations to the students and teachers for
the effort and dedication that went into producing such a
memorable day. We look forward to more opportunities that
engage families in their child’s learning; the benefits are enormous!
Thank you also to our wonderful P & F who ran the sausage sizzle on the last day of term; these
‘special lunches’ always create a buzz around the place and the children very much appreciate the
effort.
Congratulations also to the students who represented St Mary’s at the AFL 9’s on the second last
day of term; with the weather exceptionally unkind, our students competed with sportsmanship and
determination. We are very proud of their efforts and are thrilled to announce that the girl’s team
won the day and now go onto compete at region level.
Looking ahead to this week, students in years 3-6 will begin production rehearsals on Thursday
afternoons and the year 5/6 students will begin the bowling program this Friday.
My prayers and best wishes for a lovely week.
Congratulations to our Students of the Week for last week of term 2: Prep B: Chevvi F Prep R: Patrick H 1/2F: Ella E 1/2H: Chloe B 1/2P: Charlotte P 1/2R: Noah S 3/4R: Allyssa W 3/4F: Kayla B 3/4G: Joshua V 3/4C: Anna G 5/6B: Jake T 5/6P: Kelsey F 5/6C: Beau W 5/6F: Primrose D/Alanah J
Congratulations to our Students of the Term for Term 2: Prep B: Melia H Prep R: Jacob W 1/2F: Priya R 1/2H: Emily D 1/2P: Lexi F 1/2R: Teresa V D L 3/4R: Teneal W 3/4F: Kayla B 3/4G: Lachlan McL 3/4C: James T 5/6B: Niquita B 5/6F: Mikayla W 5/6P: Isaac B 5/6C: Dale C
PRAYER FOR THE BEGINNING OF A NEW TERM…
We ask your blessing God,
on this third term, beginning, thinking, planning, preparing.
Working together with our children in mind,
Give us energy and satisfaction, Give us sensitivity and friendship,
Give us warmth and encouragement,
Give us empathy and understanding.
Bless us with the power of your holy presence in our school.
Bless us with the skills of your teaching in our classrooms
WHATS COMING UP
Upcoming Information
School Assembly every Friday at 8.45am - ALL WELCOME Bogan Bingo August 12th. Parent Teacher Interviews: September 14th School Production; Weds Sept 20th & Thurs Sept 21st (12 noon & 6 pm) FRIDAY 22nd September– LAST DAY FOR TERM 3, 2.30PM FINISH School Resumes for Term 4 on Monday 9th October at 8.45am
WINTER UNIFORM required to be worn TERM 2 & 3
Change of date: Confirmation will now take place on Friday November 10th at 6:00pm.
MASS TIMES
St Mary’s Mt Evelyn Saturdays - 6:30 pm & Sundays 10.30 am & 5.00pm
2017 Medical Forms Medical confirmation forms have been sent out. Please read them carefully to ensure all
details are correct. Please return to the office. They are filed for your current contact
details.
NO NUTS
We have children attending our school with severe (life threatening) peanut allergies. As always, we are concerned for the safety of our children, and ask everyone to avoid bringing any items that may contain peanuts to
school, as the smallest amount of peanut or proteins of peanuts on benches, etc., can affect an allergic child. Whilst I can appreciate
that there may be children who just love to have their peanut butter sandwiches or bars, I am sure that if it was your child with the
allergy, you would also appreciate people helping out in this way
Week Day & Date Time Event
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Monday 17th July Friday 21st July
8.45pm 3.30pm
8.45am 1.00pm – 2.15pm
Term 3 Begins
Staff Meeting
School Assembly
Grade 5/6 Bowling Chirnside Park
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Tw
o Monday 24thth July
Friday, 28th July 3.30pm 11.30pm 8.45am
Staff Meeting
Chess Demonstration Years 3-6
School Assembly
IMPORTANT NOTICE - YEAR 7 2018 and 2019
APPLICATIONS TO COLLEGES CLOSE FOR YEAR 7 2019 ON 25TH AUGUST 2017
Parents of Grade 5 Students of 2017 Enrolment process for starting year 7 in 2019
Make contact with your preferred secondary school in term 1, 2017. Follow their enrolment requirement process. Term 2 of 2017 – St
Mary’s will send you forms to complete of which secondary school you wish your child to attend. These forms are forwarded to your
applied secondary school. Offers are made to you by the secondary school you have applied for a placement with by May 2018. Look in
the newsletter for advertisements of open days
GRADE 4 parents of 2017 please contact your secondary school of preference to get information on the enrolment process for year 7
2019.
APPLICATIONS TO COLLEGES CLOSE FOR YEAR 7 2019 ON 25TH AUGUST 2017
ENROL NOW at Preschool!
Run by qualified and experienced staff, Joy Avenue Preschool runs 3 year old and 4 year old programs. Limited places are still available for 3yo and
4yo in 2018 and beyond. Flexible payment terms are available. Kindergarten fee subsidy available on 4 year old term fees for eligible families.
Enrolments accepted from birth. For all enrolment enquiries, please contact Yarra Ranges Kindergartens at [email protected] or on 5966 2225.
You can check out our preschools and download a Preschool Application Form at www.yrkinders.com. Like us on Facebook.
SCHOOL FEES Forms for periodical deductions weekly/fortnightly/monthly/quarterly either Direct Debit or Credit Card were sent home in February with your 2017 invoice. Statements are sent home at the end of each term. Please check them carefully. The school fees and levies are set by the Parish/School Education Board annually. The school fees can be varied, if an application is made, and approval granted by the Parish Priest. The School will take the necessary steps to recover unpaid fees and levies.
Internet Banking: St Marys Primary School BSB 083-347 Account Number 676054930 (reference eldest child’s name). Payment options available at the office – EFTPOS/Cheque/Cash
OTHER STUFF
School Vegetable Garden News The weather has turned cold, we are beginning to plant our winter veggies and some flowers to colour our garden!
Donations needed: kids sized shovels, rakes and gardening gloves; any coloured flowers, native plants and outdoor paint to paint the tyres would be great! Thank-you. This week there will be garden club on Wednesday 19th July from 10.45 till 11.30am. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. All helpers are required to have a working with children’s check. Also, if you would like to assist, please complete the form below. Or email [email protected]. Thank-you - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - VEGETABLE GARDEN VOLUNTEER AVAILABILITY Name:________________________________________________ Mobile:_______________________________________________
Availability: Helping in the garden ⟥ Wednesday 10.45am. Thank-you
PARENTS AND FRIENDS COMMITTEE TUCKSHOP MANAGER POSITION VACANT
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST NOW BEING TAKEN
After 5 years our current tuckshop manager will be hanging up her apron at the end of 2017. Therefore we need someone to take on her role for 2018. Expressions of Interest are now being taken. If you have any questions or would like to put your hand up for this role, please contact Amanda Pearse on 0427 099 754 or [email protected]
Please note, this is a voluntary position. Thanks, Belinda Giblett President Parents and Friends Committee
Uniforms
All St. Mary’s students are required to wear the full correct school uniform. We believe that the wearing of
uniforms promotes the children’s pride in their school and self-discipline. Uniform items can be purchased or
made at little cost. The uniform shop at St. Mary’s carries all uniform items, including school and library bags.
There is a small amount of second hand uniforms available in the shop.
Children are expected to have a school bag with the St Mary’s School logo.
Please ensure that your children bring their correct school bag.
Girls’ Winter Uniform Boys’ Winter Uniform
Navy tunic or tailored pants Navy Trousers Length of dresses and tunics should (no jeans, jean style or cargo pants) not be above the knee (no jeans, jean style or cargo pants) St Mary’s polo shirt St Mary’s polo shirt St Mary’s windcheater St Mary’s windcheater Navy socks or tights Navy socks Black polished shoes Black polished shoes (no sneakers/runners) (no sneakers/runners) Navy gloves and scarf (optional) Navy gloves and scarf (optional)
Girls’ Winter Sports Uniform Boys’ Winter Sports Uniform
Navy track suit pants Navy track suit pants St Mary’s windcheater St Mary’s windcheater Navy unisex sports shorts or Navy unisex sports shorts navy skort. St Mary’s polo shirt St Mary’s polo shirt White St. Mary’s sports socks or plain White St. Mary’s sports socks or plain white socks and runners white socks and runners
ST MARY’S CAR PARK RULES
For the safety of all our children we ask that driver courtesy, patience and the utmost care is practised at all
times.
No standing in the driveway or roundabout areas unless
‘ALL’ parking spaces are taken.
DO NOT LET YOUR CHILDREN OUT OF YOUR CAR ON THE INSIDE
(drivers side) LANE OF THE ROUNDABOUT
We need access for emergency and delivery vehicles and buses. Blocking the driveway also means that others are unable to access available parking spaces and causes a dangerous back up of traffic in Clegg Road.
Pick up and drop off on the roundabout only at the designated place. Please ensure that your child can do
up their own seat belt if you are using this area, as this will ensure an uninterrupted flow.
If we all cooperate the car park does work. We find that generally, the car park is virtually cleared by 3.30pm. So it may be beneficial to come a little later, rather than earlier.
The speed limit at St Mary’s is 5km at all times in the Car Park
Please ensure that all items of uniform are well maintained, including
sports uniform and hats.
PLEASE LABEL YOUR
CHILDRENS UNIFORMS.
Any no name items will be
resold as second hand
uniform items at the
uniform shop!
THE PARENTS AND FRIENDS COMMITTEE
DONATIONS REQUIRED FOR UPCOMING RAFFLES FOR 2017 GENERAL RAFFLE COLLECTION
If you have anything that we can use for raffles during 2017 please send the item’s to the office. We do require new unused items.
Community Craft Club
Thank you to all of our new and existing volunteers who have once again got together to enable our much loved
Craft Club to get up and running.
Tuesdays grade 3/4 & 5/6’s & Thursdays grade 1/2’s
Look out for the crafty items your children bring home with thanks for the time and effort that the ladies in the
craft club have put into planning and sourcing materials to create these art piece.
Yarra Valley Care Bags Yarra Valley Care Bags work in conjunction with Holy Fools and are currently asking
the local Yarra Valley Community for help.
Amanda Pearse and I will be popping baskets in each class today and for 3 weeks afterwards we will be collecting donations from the School Community to help support local families who are needy, homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
The following items would be very much appreciated please:
Tooth brushes, Tooth paste, Deodorant, Soap, Body wash, Sanitary items, Shampoo
Conditioner, Moisturiser, Lip balms, Make up, Hair brushes, Combs
Hair care products, Perfume, Tissues, Toilet paper, Etc
(All product donations must be UNUSED and NEW please )
If you have any questions please feel free to ask us. We really look forward to supporting the less fortunate in our local community. Thank you everyone, we know this project is in good hands as our School Community is so wonderfully
generous.
FOOD BANK – DONATIONS REQUIRED Donations required of, lasagne sheets, pasta sauce, tomato paste, cheese, stock and anything else
we can use to make up trays of yummy lasagne and Bolognese sauce. We would also appreciate monetary
donations so we can purchase food stuffs to try some new recipes.
If you know of anyone from St Mary’s Primary school that may need some help with a meal for their
family, please contact the office.
NEXT COOK-UP – TBA
WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK
All Parents and Friends visiting St Marys must have a ‘Working With Children Check’. These are available FREE to volunteers on line.
Child Safety Code of Conduct
St Mary’s endeavours to create and maintain an environment where child safety is paramount and there is zero tolerance of any form of child abuse.
What is the purpose of a child safety code of conduct? A child safety code of conduct is intended to promote child safety in the school environment. A child safety code of conduct spells out professional boundaries and acceptable and unacceptable adult/child relationships and behaviour.
It should be unambiguous, widely disseminated and supported by supervision, professional development and training. A child safety code of conduct helps schools, staff and volunteers to raise behavioural issues. It provides a reference point for discussion when there may otherwise be confusion, uncertainty, or a lack of confidence about boundaries for appropriate behaviour with children. The code specifies behaviour unacceptable for a professional relationship between a teacher and a student. All parents, relatives and caregivers
attending St Mary’s Primary School to help within the classroom must hold a current Working with Children Check and must have read and signed the Code of Conduct. Please go to our website for more information.
CHILD SAFETY CODE OF CONDUCTS CAN BE COMPLETED AT THE OFFICE
Please note: Due to change in
Monsignor the date for Confirmation has changed
from 9th December to Friday 10th November
2017 @ 6.00pm
Religious Education News
Other Religious Education news:
Class Mass this week:
5 / 6 C and 1 / 2 H will attend
Mass at 9.00 a.m. on Thursday in
the church.
All most welcome!
TENNIS LESSONS BEFORE SCHOOL AT ST MARY’S STARTING 2017
Platinum Tennis Coaching strives to provide a fun, positive and challenging
environment for your child to learn and enjoy tennis. Lessons are now being
offered at St Mary’s at a convenient time before school, which means a
positive start to the day for your child by engaging them in physical activity
before they head into class. Also every student who signs up for a Term of
Coaching receives a free racquet!! Tennis is a fantastic sporting activity
and our coaching reflects the passion we have for everyone to learn and participate in it.
We feel very privileged to be able to conduct these lessons on the outdoor courts at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School. I
look forward to seeing you out on the court! Matt O’Toole – Head Coach
www.platinumtenniscoaching.com.au E: [email protected] Ph: 0425 711 879 Before School Tennis Lessons at St Mary’s
Contact Matt O’Toole on 0425 711 879 for further information
2017 Registration Form for Basketball -
Season 2 – 2017 Any child interested in playing After School Basketball in Season 2 will need to fill
out the following form and return it to the school office by ASAP.
CURRENT PLAYERS: If you are currently playing After School Basketball in
Season 2 2017, you will still need to fill out the following form so I can format the
new teams. Games start at 4pm and finish at 7pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday afternoons at Kilsyth or Lilydale
Basketball Stadiums.
Monday: Grade 4 - Grade 6 Boys
Tuesday: Grade 3 Boys
Thursday: Grade 3 - Grade 6 Girls
Friday: Grade 2 Boys & Girls
Name_____________________________________ Age 2017_____ Class 2017_______
Are you currently playing After School Basketball? Yes No (please circle)
Have you played competition basketball before? Yes No (please circle)
Parents Name__________________________________Mobile______________________
Email Address______________________________________________________________
Are you able to help as : Coach Yes/No ` Team Manager Yes/No
NOTE: If you are currently playing After School Basketball and do not want to continue in 2017, could you please return your
washed basketball singlet top to the office in a bag, clearly marked with your name and class on it. You will then be eligible for
your refund.
2017 BASKETBALL CO-ORDINATOR REQUIRED FOR ALL QUERIES PLEASE CALL
SINDY VITALE on 0423 354 217
SOCCER
If your child is interested in
playing soccer all ages boys
and girls, please contact Ilona
Dorian on 0408558630 or
Sindy Vitale
on 0423 354 217
