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St. Francis of Assisi Primary School email: [email protected] 312 Childs Road, Mill Park. 3082 Telephone: 9407 3100
St. Francis of Assisi School Newsletter
11th June, 2019 Newsletter No. 18
Dear Parents,
FIRST EUCHARIST The celebration of the Sacraments, Reconciliation,
Eucharist and Confirmation have always been a major
highlight in each families’ path of nurturing their child’s
faith and participation in the Catholic Church. Yet what
must not be forgotten is the core component, the Mass,
as it is within this celebration that our Sacraments are
generally received and acknowledged by the wider
parish community. It generates for many parents and
older siblings, happy memories of the major steps they
took in their faith formation.
Hopefully the sacramental celebrations we share this term will bring back many
happy memories of special celebrations of the Mass, which you can share with
your child. May it also bring about a time of reflection and renewed commitment to
continue to lead by example of what it means to celebrate being a Catholic.
I pray that all our Year 3 students have a very memorable experience celebrating
their First Eucharist over the coming weeks. Through the joint efforts of both
parents and teachers the children continue to prepare for the Sacrament. Please
pray for our children in Year 3 as they make their First Holy Communion. First Holy Eucharist
Saturday 15th June at 11.30 am—Year 3D
Sunday 16th June at 1 pm—Year 3M and 3 pm—Year 3N
Saturday 22nd June at 11.30 am—Year 3P
Sunday 23rd June at 1 pm— Year 3R and 3 pm—Year 3A
2020 PREP ACCEPTANCE LETTERS We have mailed out offers of places for Prep 2020.
We ask that existing families and new families that have received an offer please
acknowledge this by returning the acceptance of the place as soon as possible.
This will assist us in determining the number of places we can offer to other
families.
Special Points of Interest:
First Eucharist
2020 Prep Acceptance
Letters
Oval Opening & New
Timetable
Year Level Leaders
Instrumental Music
Program
Prep Nurse Questionnaires
Prep Nursery Rhyme Day
Plain Clothes / Sausage
Sizzle Day
Feast of the Sacred Heart
Woolworths Earn n Learn
Year 5 & 6 Passion Project
Expos
Assemblies
Out of School Hours
Program Vacation Care
Mid Year Reports
Parent/Teacher/Student
Interviews
Eucharist Stoles
School Fees
End of Term Arrangements
Early Notice—Year 6
Graduation
CSEF
Sacrament Dates for 2019
Catholic Secondary College
Enrolment Information
Also included in this Newsletter
Badges
Music News
Calendar Dates
Learning & Teaching
Captured
RE News
News from Around the Grades
Sport News
Parents’ Association News
Community News
Parish News
Awards
From The Principal …..
Acceptances must be returned to the School by
Wednesday, 19th June
to confirm your child’s place for 2020
OVAL OPENING AND NEW TIMETABLE It has finally happened! There was great joy for all when Fr Anthony announced the new oval officially open for
playing. As we now have all areas open, we are hoping to trial one play and lunch break for the whole school.
Please do not worry about overcrowding as each year level still have designated areas to play. Please see
timetable on the following page for new learning / eating / playing times.
We have: Soccer Pitches Basketball / Netball Courts
Football Oval Bat tennis courts
Four Square court Multiple Basketball Towers (just for shooting hoops!)
Children in Years 1 – 6 are encouraged to bring their own sports equipment to leave at school. Please ensure
that all sports equipment brought to school is clearly labelled with your child’s name.
I encourage children to bring junior sized footballs / soccer balls so that if children are hit by a ball the injury will
hopefully be minimal. I also encourage children to leave their sports balls at school for safety reasons during drop
off and pick up times (we don’t want children bouncing balls as they try to cross roads!)
PLEASE NOTE: - The drop off / pick up road around the new oval will not be available until Term 3.
NEW TIMETABLE
YEAR LEVEL LEADERS To support our students, staff and parents at St Francis each year level has been assigned a Level Leader.
Year Prep: Mrs. Nicole Federico
Year One: Mrs. Mary Costanzo
Year Two: Mrs. Grace Lucic
Year Three: Mrs. Deb Butler
Year Four: Mrs. Delfina Pieri
Year Five: Mrs. Brooke Brennan
Year Six: Mr. John Dwyer
Your child’s teacher is always your first point of contact. Should any other concerns arise, I ask that you contact
the Level Leader specific to your child’s year level.
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM Instrumental Music enrolments for Term 3 can be collected from the School Office or can be downloaded from our
website. Only new students need apply as existing students already enrolled will automatically be re-enrolled for
next term.
Children already on a waiting list will be processed and placed in the program for Term 3. Please inform Mrs Pina
Fusillo at the school office if you wish to cancel your existing child’s Instrumental Music lessons.
Please Note: The Instrumental Music Program is not available for our Prep Students.
PREP NURSE QUESTIONNAIRES
These were due to be returned by today so if you have not returned the questionnaire, please do so immediately.
PREP NURSERY RHYME DAY This will take place next week, Tuesday 18th June. Prep students are asked to dress up as a character from their
favourite nursery rhyme. Please don’t go to any unnecessary expense or inconvenience. All that is required is that
your child’s costume reflects some aspects of the character that he or she has chosen. A note was sent home last
week.
PLAIN CLOTHES DAY / SAUSAGE SIZZLE DAY - FRIDAY 21ST JUNE Friday, 21st June will be our next Plain Clothes / Hot Food Day. The Parent’s Association
will be cooking a sausage sizzle for the children. If you are free on the day could you please
come in and help for a couple of hours. It is only fair that we share the load as all the
children in the school benefit from a yummy lunch.
FEAST OF THE SACRED HEART—THURSDAY 27TH JUNE Due to the size of our school, we have scheduled two masses for the Feast of the Sacred Heart. The Prep, Year 2
and Year 3 classes will attend the 9.15 am Mass and the Year 1, 4, 5 & 6 students will attend Mass at 12 pm. This
will be a Plain Clothes day and the children are encouraged to bring a gold coin donation for St. Vincent De Paul.
WOOLWORTHS EARN AND LEARN
St. Francis of Assisi is again participating in the Earn and Learn program. Sticker sheets have been
sent home. Stickers and completed sheets can be left in the box in the school office. If you require
more sticker sheets please ask at the office.
Trial timetable to commence on Tuesday, 11th June for the
remainder of Term 2
9 am – 11 am Learning Block
11 am – 11.10 am Eating Lunch
11.10 am – 11.50 am Break 1
11.50 am – 1.50 pm Learning Block 2
1.50 pm – 2 pm Eating Snack
2 pm – 2.40 pm Break 2
2.40 pm – 3.30 pm Learning Block 3
YEAR 5 & 6 PASSION PROJECT EXPOS On Wednesday, 19th June our Year 5 parents are invited to our Passion Projects Expo, and on Wednesday, 26th
June we invite our Year 6 parents to attend. This is a great opportunity to see what the children have been doing
this semester in their passion project. The evenings will commence at 5:30 pm and are expected to conclude at
6:30 pm.
Parents will have the opportunity to . . .
partake in some amazing science experiments,
view our Billy Carts produced and built by the students and complete some STEM challenges using problem
solving strategies in the Year 6 building,
watch robots in action, (Robotics)
appreciate artistic talents (Art Show in the library planning room),
view a musical performance in the Hall (Press Start),
taste some food harvested from our very own garden and cooked in our student run restaurant and
increase their own knowledge of health and fitness.
Year 5 parents and families - Wednesday 19th June at 5:30 pm
Year 6 parents and families - Wednesday 26th June at 5:30 pm
** Please note; for Kitchen Garden only the students doing this project and their parents can attend this Expo **
ASSEMBLIES Assemblies have been scheduled for Monday afternoons at 2.30 pm in the big hall. See below for the Term 2
Assembly schedule. Please Note: Prep students will have their assemblies on a Thursday afternoon.
Monday 17th June Year 3 & 4 Assembly (Year 4A & Year 4M presenting)
Thursday 20th June Prep Assembly (Prep D, Prep T & Prep W presenting)
Monday 24th June Year 5 & 6 Assembly (Year 5H & Year 5P presenting)
OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS PROGRAM—VACATION CARE The Out of School Hours Program will again be offering Vacation Care during the School Holidays. Information is
available on the school website under “Out of School Hours Program”.
MID–YEAR REPORTS On Tuesday 25th June, the students will bring home their Mid-year Student Progress Reports and their Learning
Assessment Journals.
We are very proud of all our students’ individual and personalised achievements. The June Report has two parts
these include; The Summary Report and the Learning Assessment Journal. We ask that you spend some time
discussing your child’s achievement and recognise the growth they have made with their learning this Semester.
To assist with the discussion, we have provided a Reflection and Evaluation Form (pale yellow in colour). Please
use this as a prompt to guide the conversation about your child’s Mid–year Report.
IMPORTANT:
Please return the Learning Assessment Journal by Friday 28th June as the students will be adding more of their
work to it during Semester 2.
PARENT/TEACHER/STUDENT INTERVIEWS This will be different to last year. We will be conducting our Parent/Teacher/Student interviews during the middle
of Term 3. We have decided on this to allow parents to receive progress on their children’s learning during each
term. That being:
Term 1 – Parent-Teacher Interviews/Learning Assessment Journal
Term 2 – Summary Report/Learning Assessment Journal
Term 3 – Parent-Teacher Interviews/Learning Assessment Journal
Term 4 – Summary Report/Learning Assessment Journal
EUCHARIST STOLES These have now been sent home. If you have any queries regarding these speak to John Dwyer.
SCHOOL FEES For families paying fees via instalment payments statements were sent home Friday 17th May, 2019.
The due date for the 2nd instalment of fees is Friday 14th June, 2019.
If you are paying fees via internet banking please ensure payments are noted with surname and account number.
If you have any queries in relation to fees please email Mary or Anne in the finance office.
END OF TERM ARRANGEMENTS & BEGINNING OF TERM 3 School will finish at 1 pm on Friday, 28th June for the term break. School will resume on Monday, 15th July at
8.45 am.
YEAR 6 GRADUATION – EARLY NOTICE This year’s graduation for our Year 6 students is scheduled for Friday, December 13. We will have the Year 6
Graduation Mass in the morning at our church and then our Year 6 Graduation Dinner in the evening at Casa
D’Abruzzo. Mark this date in your diary.
CSEF (CAMPS, SPORTS & EXCURSION FUND) If you hold a valid means tested health care card or are a foster parent, you may be eligible for Camps, Sports &
Excursion Fund (CSEF). The annual CSEF amount for primary school students is $125. The CSEF is paid directly to
your child's school to be used towards camps, sports and excursion expenses for the benefit of eligible students.
The card must be valid as at 29th January 2019. Parents can obtain a form from the school office or download a
form from www.education.vic.gov.au/csef. The school can accept applications up to 21st June, 2019 however
parents are encouraged to lodge their form early. We are unable to accept late applications. The school also
requires a copy of your current health care card.
SACRAMENT DATES FOR 2019
Confirmation
Friday 6th September at 7 pm - Year 6C & Year 6J
Sunday 8th September at 1 pm - Year 6H & Year 6M and at 3 pm Year 6B & Year 6W
CATHOLIC SECONDARY COLLEGE ENROLMENT (STUDENTS STARTING YEAR 7 IN 2021) If your child is currently in Year 5 (2019) now is the time to enrol for a place at a CATHOLIC secondary college for
the 2021 academic year. Below are some important dates to be aware of:
Key Enrolment Dates for our current YEAR 5 students (2019) for Catholic Secondary Enrolment
Term 1 - January 2019: Applications open for Year 5 students commencing Year 7 in 2021
Term 3 - 23rd August 2019: APPLICATIONS CLOSE
Term 3 - 6th September 2019: Principals exchange a full list of applications with neighbouring colleges,
including parish of residence
Term 3 - 20th September 2019: Principals exchange a full list of applications with neighbouring colleges,
identifying proposed offers and non offers
Term 4 - 19th October 2019: Offers posted to prospective Year 7, 2021 applicants
Term 4 - 1st November 2019: Final date for families to accept offer made by the school.
Should you wish to enrol your child in a government secondary school, this will be facilitated through the transition
coordinator in 2020 when your child is in Year 6. For transition enquiries please email (Brooke Brennan, Transition
Coordinator) [email protected] and she will assist you.
Engagement Congratulations - Congratulations to Natalie Marciniec (Prep N teacher) on her engagement to Owen on the
weekend. We wish them every happiness.
God bless
Mark Basile
Principal
Special Congratulations go to:
Marisa P (3A), Nikita S (5H), Joshua B (4S), Xavier T (2I), Sophia D (3M), Mia F (3R),
Andre G (2F) and Matias D (2S)
who have attained a Gold Badge.
Congratulations also to the following children who have recently been awarded Blue
Badges:
Lavena M (Prep T), Joshua A (4D), Isla S (Prep D), Sheldan A (Prep D), Lucas S (Prep C),
Rachelle I (Prep D), Chesna F (4F), Nicholas V (Prep D), Summer M (Prep D),
Angelina S (4F), Domenic S (2I), Stephanie C (6H), Matthew C (Prep W), Alessandro F (4M),
Amarachi E (3M), Shona O (5C), Eva A (5H), Zach C (Prep W), Chiara N (1B), Aydin R (3R),
Chloe A (Prep W), Ava H (Prep T), Ethan G (Prep T), Gabriella M (2S), Leonardo M (1B),
Belinda P (3M), Michael A (Prep D), Evie N (Prep U), Gabriel M (1S), Zac B (3N),
Eliana R (1H), Maxwell L (1S), Lucy D (2I), Viyan P (4D) and Julian D (Prep P).
First Communion Day Singers
The first of our six First Communion Masses will take place on Saturday. We welcome all students who would like
to contribute to this special day to join the Choir. Final rehearsals will take place this week during Choir time (see
below) Notes will go home this week so that you can let me know of your availability.
First Communion Masses take place over two weekends:
Saturday June 15: 11:30 am: 3D. Sunday June 16 1 pm: 3M 3 pm: 3N
Saturday June 22 11:30 am: 3P Sunday June 23 1 pm: 3R 3 pm 3A
We ask that singers attend at least one!
CHOIR REHEARSALS:
JUNIOR & SENIOR CHOIR: Tuesday Break 1 (11:10 am) (Years 1 — 6)
ENSEMBLES:
ROCK BAND & INTERMEDIATE BAND & STRINGS: These Ensembles are both humming along nicely and I am
impressed by the regular attendance of most members and your enthusiastic approach to your music making.
VOCAL HARMONY PERFORMANCE
EVENT: THE 6th ANNUAL FREEDOM CHOIR FESTIVAL 2019
VENUE: ST KEVIN’S PRIMARY SCHOOL, LOWER TEMPLESTOWE.
DATE: Friday 21st June, 2019.
TIME: 9 am departure from St Francis 3 pm return.
New voices always welcome (Year 4, 5 & 6) Come and try out!
YEAR 5 & 6 PASSION PROJECT (Fridays 8 am)
Expos are approaching very fast and we need all the rehearsal we can get, so keep up the good work!
Grade 5 Expo: Week 9 Wednesday June 19 5:30 pm
Grade 6 Expo: Week 10 Wednesday June 26 5:30 pm
Thanks to all our Mums, Dads and Grandparents who get you to school early.
With all groups consistent attendance is the key to success - see you all at rehearsals!
Chris Grey
SFOA Music
Music News
CALENDAR DATES
FOR
THE NEXT FORTNIGHT
Monday June 10 Queen’s Birthday (Public Holiday)
Tuesday June 11 Prep Questionnaires to be returned
Thursday June 13 Year 4 Excursion
Friday June 14 Year 6 Interschool Sport (9 am - 11 am)
Friday June 14 Year 4 - 6 Debate Team presentation (2.30 pm)
Saturday June 15 First Eucharist - 11.30 am (Year 3D)
Sunday June 16 First Eucharist - 1 pm (Year 3M) & 3 pm (Year 3N)
Monday June 17 Year 2I, Year 2P & Year 2W Excursion
Monday June 17 Prep PMP
Monday June 17 Year 3 & Year 4 Assembly (4A & 4M presenting) 2.30 pm in the hall. All
welcome.
Tuesday June 18 Prep Nursery Rhyme Day
Wednesday June 19 Northern Region Cross Country
Wednesday June 19 Year 4 students to view St. Monica’s production
Wednesday June 19 Year 5 Passion Project Expo (5.30 pm - 6.30 pm)
Thursday June 20 Prep Assembly (Prep D, Prep T & Prep W presenting) 2.30 pm in the big
hall. All welcome.
Friday June 21 Hot Food / Plain Clothes Day
Friday June 21 Year 6 Interschool Sport (9 am - 11 am)
Friday June 21 Freedom Choir Festival
Saturday June 22 First Eucharist 11.30 am (Year 3P)
Sunday June 23 First Eucharist 1 pm - (Year 3R) & 3 pm (Year 3A)
DATE YEAR LEVEL HOSTING CLASS
Monday June 17 Year 3 & Year 4 Year 4A & Year 4M
Thursday June 20 Prep Prep D, Prep T & Prep W
ASSEMBLY TIMETABLE
Print this page and place it on your fridge
LEARNING AND TEACHING
ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING PRACTICES AT SFOA
On Tuesday 25th June the children will bring home their June Report. There are TWO parts to the Report, they
include: The Summary Report and Learning Assessment Journal.
PART ONE: LEARNING ASSESSMENT JOURNAL
Some of the features of the Learning Assessment Journal include:
1. Student work samples that have been corrected and/or annotated.
2. Criteria to provide feedback to students and parents about meeting the
expectations of a particular task.
3. Goal setting, self reflections and self assessments that highlight the student
taking ownership and setting direction for their learning.
PART TWO: SUMMARY REPORT The summary report has been modified to meet the feedback we received from staff and parents. It is more
graphical in representation and complements the Learning Assessment Journal. Some of the features of the
school report include:
Growth Summary Report
Previously known as the dot point page. This page demonstrates your child’s progression in
the areas of English, Mathematics and Personal and Social Capability. All other learning areas
will be displayed in Semester Two in line with new reporting guidelines. The work samples in
the Learning Assessment Journal will provide additional information and feedback to support
this page. Please note: Prep students will receive growth summary page in the December
report.
Religious Education
The Religious Education report will include an overview about the understandings and skills
that have been a focus for learning in Semester One, Learning Intentions and a Five Point
Achievement Scale. It will indicate your child’s level of achievement against the learning
intentions.
Integrated Inquiry
The Integrated Inquiry report will include an overview about the understandings and skills
that have been a focus for learning in Semester One. It includes Learning Intentions from
areas of Victorian Curriculum that have been a focus this Semester. This may include:
History, Geography, Science, and/or Learning Capabilities. This section of the report also
includes a Five Point Achievement Scale. It will indicate your child’s level of achievement
against the learning intentions.
Learning and Teaching
Student Comment Page This page is personalised and highlights what your child has
learnt in English and Mathematics. Future learning goals are also stated.
Class Comment This paragraph is personalised and highlights skills, and dispositions
that your child has developed through a variety of learning experiences. Parents
receive feedback about their child’s ability to manage their own learning and their
ability to work with others.
Days Absent The amount of days your child has been absent from school in Semester
One 2019.
Extra Curriculum page provides parents with feedback about their child’s progression
during specialist subjects. Each area includes Learning Intentions and a Five Point
Achievement Scale. It will indicate your child’s level of achievement against the
learning intentions. The areas include: Physical Education (P-6), Italian (P-6), Japanese
(5/6 only), Art (P-4), Drama (P-4) Music (P-6), Library (P-4), Computers (Prep-2) Science
(3/4) and Selected Passion Projects (5/6).
TIPS FOR READING YOUR CHILD’S REPORT AND LEARNING ASSESSMENT
JOURNAL
Focus on strengths. Do you look for strengths or weaknesses first? The challenge is to focus on strengths and
areas of progress with your child.
Take into account your child’s effort and attitude to learning. If the report indicates that effort is an area of
concern, then you have something to work on. If your child is putting in the required effort, then you cannot ask
any more than that, regardless of the grading.
Broaden your focus away from academic performance to form a picture of your child’s progress as a member of a
social setting. How your child gets along with his or her peers will influence his happiness and well-being, as well
as give an indicator to his future. The skills of independence and co-operation are highly valued by employers so
don’t dismiss these as unimportant.
Take note of student self assessment. Kids are generally very honest and will give a realistic assessment of their
progress. They are generally very perceptive so take note of their opinions.
Discuss the report with your son or daughter talking about strengths first before looking at areas that need
improvement. Ask for their opinion about how they performed and discuss their concerns.
If you have any questions about the Reporting Processes at SFOA, please contact me-
Delfina Pieri
Deputy Principal- Learning and Teaching.
Learning and Teaching (Cont’d)
CAPTURED! An editorial that captures passionate
students and teachers in the act of
Learning!
The Third Teacher-
The Power of Bump It Up Walls
The Third Teacher is the classroom environment. This includes the way teachers strategically place
resources and displays in order to support and aid the learning for our students. This new practice
emerged from professional learning we received from Dr Lyn Sharratt. She challenged us to provide
examples of what success looks like and to demonstrate this to the students. Lyn refers to this as Bump It
Up Walls. In the last few weeks I have captured some Bump it Up Walls and observed students using
them to provide feedback and make improvements about their writing.
Below are some captured moments of Year 2 students using Bump It Up Walls to improve their writing.
I wonder who will be captured NEXT?
Delfina Pieri,
Deputy Principal — Learning and Teaching
Eucharist- A visible sign of God’s invisible grace. When reflecting on the sacrament of Holy Eucharist we are reminded that Sacraments are gifts of God’s
unconditional love which we are freely invited to receive. The unconditional gift of Christ’s own body and blood in
Holy Eucharist is a gift which both unites and nourishes us as members of the Catholic family and draws us into
a spirit of thanksgiving. The reception of sacrament allows us to reflect on the blessings of our lives and publicly
offer our thanks to God. This week we keep in our prayers the students from 3D, 3M and 3N as well as
additional senior students who will join our Year Three classes to receive Holy Eucharist for the first time this
weekend. We also look forward to the following weekend when the students from Years 3P, 3R and 3A will also
receive the body of Christ in the Holy Eucharist for the first time. The First Eucharist ceremonies are a beautiful
reminder of the importance of gathering as an entire faith community to be united with, and nourished by Christ.
It is wonderful to observe the genuine excitement and joy in the hearts of the children and their families at this
time of the year as they prepare for these most sacred celebrations. I would like to take this opportunity to thank
all parents, staff and students for the way they have undertaken and contributed to our preparatory activities
conducted throughout the term. The students have prepared well for their special day and are looking forward to
the opportunity of regularly partaking in this life-giving meal in the years ahead.
I would also like to extend a special thankyou to all members of school and parish choirs for their wonderful
support over our six masses. Their continued support of our sacramental program ensures all celebrations are
both moving and memorable. A final reminder letter will be distributed to families this week as we approach the
first of our six sacramental celebrations.
A reminder of the dates of our upcoming First Holy Eucharist celebrations are listed below:
Saturday 15th June at 11.30 am -3D
Sunday 16th June at 1 pm- 3M
Saturday 16th June at 3 pm- 3N
Saturday 22nd June at 11.30 am -3P
Sunday 23rd June at 1 pm- 3R
Saturday 23rd June at 3 pm- 3A
Parents are reminded that all students are required to be at the school hall one hour prior to the ceremony
beginning to allow photos to be taken. Each candidate is asked to be wearing their white stole they received
when they received their first Reconciliation or at their Baptism.
Alive in the Spirit- Year 6 Confirmation As Term Two is drawing to a close, we begin to set our sights on the next sacramental celebration scheduled for
2019. Confirmation for our Year Six students will be celebrated on Friday, 6th September at 7 pm and on
Sunday, 8th September at 1 pm and again at 3 pm. All ceremonies will be held in our parish church and promise
to be another beautiful way to celebrate our sacramental relationship with Christ.
To initiate our formal preparation program, Year Six students and their parents will gather in the school hall on
Tuesday, 23rd July at 7 pm for a Confirmation Reflection evening. During the evening the students and their
parents will have the opportunity to reflect upon the richness of this transformative sacrament and the
significance it has to our daily lives. The evening will be facilitated by Maria Forde who also recently led an
evening for our Year Three families on the sacrament of Eucharist. Maria is an engaging speaker, singer and
songwriter. She has toured internationally with her music and has had many years of experience leading families
to a deeper understanding of the Sacraments. The evening promises to be a rich opportunity for families to
reflect upon and strengthen their understanding of Confirmation and we ask all students to attend with at least
one parent/carer. During the evening parents and their children will have the opportunity to consider their own
God-given gifts and evaluate how they use those gifts in the service of others.
An information pack containing important details and relevant materials related to our Confirmation program will
be sent home to families prior to the end of Term Two. Year Six students are reminded that when selecting a
sponsor for Confirmation, it is expected that the person chosen is over the age of 16 and is a baptised and
confirmed Catholic.
RE News
Social Justice News: St Vinnies Winter Appeal As we can tell by the chill in the air, we are entering into the coldest part of the year. It is during the winter
months that we respond to our Christian mission by turning our minds to those less fortunate than ourselves.
We remind parents that towards the end of the term, we will again be inviting teachers, students and families to
work in partnership with our local St Vincent de Paul conference to support those in need. We will be gathering to
celebrate the Feast of the Sacred Heart on Thursday, 27th June. Prep, Year 2 & Year 3 students will join
parishioners at the 9.15 am service with students in Years 1, 4 5 & 6 gathering at 12 noon.
At these liturgical celebrations we will offer our prayers for those who are living in challenging circumstances. We
will also extend our faith into action by making a financial contribution to support those in need. Instead of
inviting families to donate food items and household goods as a part of the annual winter appeal for St Vincent
de Paul, we have been asked instead to make a monetary donation to assist St Vincent de Paul in their life-giving
work. Students are invited to come to school in casual clothes on Thursday 26th June and each family is asked
to send in a gold coin donation that will be used to by our local St Vincent de Paul conference to bring warmth,
comfort and reassurance to those in need within our parish.
Time to Pray A Prayer for our First Communicants May you always know the peace of Jesus, be guided by the light of God’s love, And be enlivened by the joy of his life in you. Amen. John Dwyer
Religious Education Leader
RE News (Cont’d)
News from around the Grades
Cross Country - Division Competition - Wednesday 29th May.
In cold and windy conditions, 11 of our SFOA Cross Country team raced against other talented runners at the
Division event. Each student competed extremely well, putting aside the cold and wind to do themselves and our
school proud.
Five students (pictured below) finished in the top 12 of their age group and will progress through to the Region
Cross Country. Should they finish in the top 10 at the regionals, they will proceed to the State Final. We wish
them well for their upcoming race.
Lachlan R (Year 6), Chloe K (Year 5), Campbell B (Year 5), Mark T (Year 4) and Ryan T (Year 4)
Brett McCarthy & Adrian Talarico
Sports Teachers
SPORT NEWS
Do not miss this opportunity!
Just $30 for (2x) copies of a 10”x 13”portrait print with (2x) frames.
10/15 min photo shoot then 10 min viewing session to select your prints.
To be held at: St Francis of Assisi Primary School (Year 3 Building)
on: Saturday 27th July, 2019
Book & pay Online at: www.visionportraits.com.au/family
Password: fundraise2019
Hurry, bookings close Thursday, 25th July 2019
One (1) booking session per family
100% of booking fee is fundraised for your school
Book Now to secure your session!
Parents’ Association News
A reminder the Krispy Kreme Doughnuts will be delivered this Friday 14th June
and sent home with your children at the end of the day.
ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS Memberships are only $70.00
2019-2020 books are now available at the school office
Discover many of the best dining, travel, arts, attractions and shopping experiences in your area with
exclusive offers only available to Entertainment Members.
Access Entertainment 2-for-1 and up to 50% off offers through a Digital Membership for your smartphone or
the traditional Entertainment Book Membership.
New offers are added all the time and are emailed directly to you or sent to your smartphone.
On average you will save $600 per year using your Membership. You would save approximately $90.00 if you
used your Membership only 4 times.
* had a dinner for 2
* spent a night at the movies
* had a take away meal and
* visited a family attraction
You will be surprised how quickly the value adds up and the offers available.
Order your Membership at: https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/18347e3
Sandra Katsaros,
St Francis of Assisi Parents’ Association
Parents’ Association News
Community News
Tel: 9407 6700 Fax: 9404 3052
www.cam.org.au/millpark email: [email protected]
WEEKEND MASS TIMES:
SATURDAY VIGIL: 5.00 PM;
SUNDAY: 9 AM, 10.30 AM & 5.00 PM.
WEEKDAY MASS TIMES:
Monday – Friday 9.15 am.
Wednesday 7.30 pm Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
RECONCILIATION:
Saturday 9.45 am.
Wednesday evening after Mass & Novena.
ADORATION:
Saturday 9.45 am – 11 am concluding with
Benediction.
Wednesday 7.30 am – 7.30 pm.
MARRIAGES:
By appointment with a Priest. Contact Parish Office
BAPTISMS:
By appointment with a priest. Contact Parish Office
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD:
Sundays 10.30 am Mass during school term.
VIGIL MASS:
1st Friday of the month 7 pm to 1 am.
FILIPINO MASS:
2nd Sunday of the month at 12 noon.
ITALIAN MASS:
2nd Tuesday of the month 11.30 am.
MALTESE MASS:
3rd Sat. of the month at 4pm (chapel).
Confessions: 3.30 pm; Rosary: 3.40 pm.
YOUNG ADULTS MERCY NIGHT:
Last Friday of the month 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm.
ST ANTHONY’S PRAYER GROUP MASS:
1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7 pm.
INDONESIAN FAMILY GROUP MASS:
3rd Saturday of the month at 7 pm.
JESUS YOUTH PRAYER GROUP:
3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:45 pm (chapel).
HEALING MASS:
2nd Saturday of the month 6:30 pm.
LIFETEEN:
Sunday after 5:00 pm Mass.
Contact Carmel on 9407 6705.
DIVINE MERCY NOVENA:
2nd Fri of the month 7:30 pm in (chapel) .
NOVENA TO ST ANTHONY (MALAYALAM):
Every Tuesday at 7:00 pm.
LEGION OF MARY:
Every Thursday at 10:15 am in the parish nook.
JUNIOR LEGION OF MARY:
Every Thursday during school term at 3:45 pm in
the Church foyer. Contact Jackie - 0422 443 324.
11th June 2019
ROSARY WITH CHILDREN At the Chapel every Saturday at 10:30 am under adult
supervision. All children are invited and encouraged to learn how to say the Rosary.
St Francis of Assisi Playgroup meets every Thursday during school terms from 9am to 11am in the small hall. New
families are welcome. For any enquiries please call Catherine on 0402 858 724.
Life Teen Presents ‘Glory Revealed’ ALL YOUTH AGED 12-19 WELCOME
WHEN: 28th - 30th June 2019. We
will meet at St Francis of Assisi at
4:30pm on Friday the 28th of
June. We will return to the Parish
at 4:30pm on Sunday the 30th of
July. Fr Cruz will be guiding the
retreat.
WHERE: Camp Wilkin: 57 Noble
Street, Anglesea, VIC, 3230.
COST: $100 per teen, $90 for
each additional sibling.
What is this retreat about?:
Jesus Christ reveals God to us in
a powerful way. Since Jesus was both fully human and
fully divine, he reveals the “face” of God to us in a
unique way. Jesus experienced the full range of human
emotion – joy, sadness, fear and even anger. This
retreat reflects on the numerous places in sacred
scripture where the face of Christ is described. All enquires to Carmel Walsh: 0432302672 or
Monday 7:30 am – 4:30 pm Tuesday 7:30 am – 8:30 pm Wednesday 6:30 am – 8:30 pm Thursday 7:30 am – 8:30 pm Friday 7:30 am – 8:30 pm Saturday 7:30 am – 6:30 pm Sunday 7:30 am – 6:30 pm
CH
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Prep C Edmund C for contributing his thoughts about a text, during Literacy groups. Prep D Caitlin D for her contribution to class discussion. Prep N Chandler M for being a great spider during our Little Miss Muffet role play! Prep P Joel B for trying hard to identify rhyming words. Prep T Ava H for always offering assistance to others. Keep it up! Prep U Georgia S for working hard on her writing and including lots of information. Well done, Georgia! Prep W Matthew C for working hard and trying his best to write his letters legibly. Well done Matthew! Year 1A Allegra C for her wonderful insights about what her dream world looks like. Well done Allegra! Year 1B Leonardo M for being a respectful listener during assembly practise. Keep up the great work! Year 1H Caeli C for her fantastic design of a dream world for our future. Well done Caeli! Year 1J Milana A for listening to and respecting the opinions of others! Year 1K Allegra B for being an enthusiastic learner. Keep up the wonderful attitude! Year 1S Jade C for being an enthusiastic and persistent learner in all learning activities. Well done Jade! Year 2F Adon A for being organised and attentive in class. Well done! Year 2G James K for working hard and trying his best. Well done! Year 2I Lucy D for always participating and trying her best. Well done! Year 2P Sienna S for working hard and enthusiastically in literacy. Year 2S Gabriel D for contributing in class discussions and sharing his ideas more frequently. Well done, Gabriel! Year 2W Serena M for her fantastic published information report on the Gorilla. Year 3A Luka M for completing his reading tasks successfully. Year 3D Joanna C for being an enthusiastic, cheerful and hardworking student. Keep up the great work! Year 3M Hannah S for being an enthusiastic participant of class discussions. WOW! Year 3N Katherine C for being an enthusiastic, determined and focused student. Well done! Year 3P Andrew Y for always trying his best. Keep up the great work Andrew! Year 3R Vinodh J for his best effort in writing. Well done! Year 4A Grace S for being a responsible and reliable member of our class. Year 4D Chaize B for maintaining outstanding working habits. Well done! Year 4F Kai C for showing determination to do his work. Well done! Year 4M Alexander T for staying focused in class and trying his best in every activity Year 4N Dean M for being a responsible and helpful member of the classroom. Year 4S Sienna P for always listening in class. Well done and keep it up! Year 5C Rianna J for making amazing growth and working hard in Maths! Year 5F Sienna B for getting on with her Maths work even when she thought she couldn't. Great positive self-talk and action! Year 5H Dante P for sharing his thoughts regularly during class discussions Year 5N Ava A for persevering with her tables. Year 5P Asher B for his super effort in researching John Bede Polding and for making good choices at school. You are a legend, Asher! Year 5T Blake T for focusing so well during listening time Year 6B Maria Z for being a considerate and thoughtful friend Year 6C Stella G for her contributions to class discussions. Year 6H Bianca C for showing initiative in her learning and always trying her best. Keep it up Bianca! Year 6J Monica L for applying herself diligently to her studies. Well done! Year 6M Latisha F for always using her initiative and completing tasks to a high standard. Year 6W Kai K for working hard and trying his best.
Pupil of the Week
Prep Emmanuel E (PD) Year 1 Sofia P (1J) Year 2 Jaxon B (2S) Year 3 Sybella G (3A) Year 4 Erica K (4A) Year 5 Matteo D (5N) Year 6 Emma H (6B)
Keys To Life Award
Prep Isla S (PD) for Persistence Year 1 Brooklyn G (1J) for Getting Along Year 2 Danijela Z (2S) for Resilience Year 3 Isabella T (3A) for Persistence Year 4 Jordan T (4M) for Persistence Year 5 Maria S (5N) for Persistence Year 6 Amelia A (6B) for Getting Along
AWARDS
