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We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of our
lands, Australia. We acknowledge the Wiradjuri
Nation as the traditional custodians of these lands we
now call Bathurst, and we pay our respects to their
Elders
Dear Lord
Catholic Schools Week is a special time in the year when we
celebrate the extraordinary achievements of our Catholic
schools. It is a time to give thanks for the wonderful
teaching and learning that takes place each day in every
classroom.
We acknowledge and thank all who work in the service of
Catholic education to create the opportunities
for students that allow them to grow and thrive.
We thank you forthe wisdom and understanding of teachers
the enthusiasm and energy of students
the leadership of school Principals and executive staff
the skill, care and commitment of administrative and
support staff
the guidance of our pastors and religious leaders the
support and partnership of parents, carers and local
communities.
We pray that each student’s learning journey be inspired by
a search for your wisdom and truth.
We pray that we never take for granted the learning
opportunities that we have all been given, and that we use
the gifts of learning wisely and responsibly.
We ask that we use what we have learnt to create a better
world for all people, particularly the most vulnerable and
disadvantaged.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who
lives and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and
ever. Amen
MASS TIMES
Cathedral/Assumption Mass Times
Saturday 5pm
Cathedral
Sunday 8 am Assumption – no music
Sunday 10 am Cathedral – Children’s Liturgy or
Family Mass
Sunday 6 pm Assumption Church
St Philomena’s is A Child-Safe
Child-friendly School. St Philomena’s is A Child-Safe Child-Friendly
School.
Child-safe means taking active measures to keep
children and young people safe from physical, sexual
or emotional abuse.
Child-friendly means creating a trusting environment
that values, respect and welcome children and young
people. This means children and young people feel
confident to raise any problem or concern and know
they will be listened to. If you are aware of a family experiencing difficulty please
approach the School Executive (Principal, Assistant
Principal, REC, Parish Priest) or email this address:
We began Catholic Schools Week on Sunday with
a beautiful combined schools Mass. It was a
wonderful occasion for the Catholic Schools in
Bathurst to come together as students, teachers,
parents and parishioners to celebrate our strengths
and achievements and to share the beautiful
morning tea provided by families after Mass with
the wider parish community. This year’s theme is
‘I belong, You belong, We belong’ which ties in
with the Churches celebration of the
Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, recognising the
values of our Catholic faith particularly those of
forgiveness, compassion, strength and love.
St Philomena’s Primary School
Newsletter Lloyds Road (PO Box 2031) “Live Justly, Lovingly, Faithfully BATHURST NSW 2795 in Christ” Phone: 02 6331 1198 Fax: 02 6332 397
Email: [email protected] Term 1 Week 7
Web: www.stphilsbathurst.catholic.edu.au 9th March 2016 Principal: Mr James Farr
Term 1
Week 7 Catholic Schools Week
10.03.16 Bathurst Rugby 7’s Gala Day
10.03.16 Confirmation Parent Meeting, at
7:30pm in the Parish Centre
11.03.16 Taste of High School – Year 7 2017
12-13.3 Parish Confirmation Enrolment at
Mass
Sacrament of Confirmation
This Thursday, 10th
March there is a
parent meeting in the Cathedral Parish
Centre at 7.30pm for children who will
be receiving the Sacrament of
Confirmation. The enrolment weekend
is this weekend, 12th
& 13th
March.
Professional Learning
Mr Jacob Parslow attended a Fundamental
Movements Skills workshop in Orange yesterday.
This is part of the Live Life Well at Schools
(LLW@S) program that we have here at St Phil’s
that also incorporates or Crunch and Sip program
and parts of our Health lessons in class. The day
was facilitated and funded by NSW Dept of Sport
& Rec.
Our Professional Learning Community was
further enhanced yesterday by the attendance of
the following staff at a forum held at Merrick Hall
and facilitated by Hawker Brownlow: Mrs Anne
Murdoch, Mrs Sallie Delaney, Mrs Kelly Farr
Miss Kate Holden, Mr Jacob Parslow and Mr
Shane Hanley. All staff at St Philomena’s have
now been in-serviced in PLC to this level. The
staff will continue to work as a whole team and
also in stage groups to ensure that all students in
our school learn at a high level. There will be
further in-service days in this month and in May
to continue our professional development
‘Taste of High School’
All Year 6 boys and girls will attend either
Stannies or MacKillop this Friday, 11th
March.
This was a wonderful opportunity for the student’s
initial orientation to high school. SSC will also be
holding an information session here in the school
library on Tuesday 22nd
March and all families
intending to educate their son/s at Stannies are
very welcome to attend.
“NO HAT, NO PLAY”
We continue to encourage students to “cover up”
wear the school hat and sunscreen. The school
provides sunscreen and this is available at the
office.
School Fee Accounts
Thank you to all families who have paid their
Term One account or who have set up regular
payments throughout the year. I do remind parents
that we require all families to return a School Fee
Agreement which is part of the guidelines put in
place by the Catholic Education Office.
Parent Teacher Interviews
Our parent teacher interviews will be held in the
school hall on Monday 21st, Tuesday 22
nd and
Wednesday 23rd
March. Each FAMILY has been
given a form and we ask that they are returned by
Friday 11th
March. Notification of interview times
will be sent home early next week.
School Photos
Our annual school photos are booked for
Thursday 28th
April, Week One of Term Two
beginning at 9am.
School Absences
Any partial absence or full day absence requires a
note to the class teacher. If your child is late
starting the day please stop at the office to
complete a form with Mrs Ashcroft.
St Patrick’s Day
Next Thursday 17th
March we will
celebrate St Patricks Day. Children
are asked to dress in green and bring
in a gold coin donation.
Year 6 will be sell green food during
lunch time on the day.
Christian Living Book
Congratulations to May Beeson, Seth Hazzard,
Ava Hotham, Bridget Hulme, Amity Covington-
Gorst, Till Young, Perry Dickson, Ruby Lamb
Jessica Keen, Annabel Dowd, Hollie Malone,
Polly and Campbell Dorman.
Principals Awards
Congratulations to Charlotte Casavalls
Library
Our annual Scholastic
Book fair, held yesterday
morning was very
successful. I thank Mrs
Katie White & Mrs Kelli
Hotham for their help
during the morning and the parents, grandparents and
carers who all helped in making the day a huge
success.
Reading for pleasure inside and outside of school has
real and long-lasting benefits. It unlocks the power of
information and imagination and helps children
discover who they are. Here’s what you can do to help
children develop stronger reading skills and a love for
reading:
Set the example. Let children see you read.
Have a collection of books in the
home.
Update this collection routinely
to keep pace with changing tastes
and reading skills.
Allow children to choose their
own books to read.
Swimming Carnival
On 2nd
March 14 St Phil’s students participated in
the Diocesan Swimming Carnival in Dubbo. Our
children performed brilliantly with many gaining
personal bests in their events. Congratulations to
the following children who competed; Cooper
Stephen, Andie Miller, Laura Martin-Clark, Noah
Maskill-Dowton, Isabel Schumacher, Lyla
Ditchfield, Jack O’Hara, Matilda Fitzgerald,
Angus MacFarlane, Paddy O’Hara, Thomas Press,
Baxter Fitzgerald, Lara Farraway and Jackson
Windsor.
Congratulation to Paddy O’Hara who won the 11
years boys Age Champion on the day. A fantastic
achievement!
The following students will now compete in the
Polding Swimming Championships to be held in
Sydney; Cooper Stephen, Jack O’Hara and Paddy
O’Hara. This is a wonderful achievement and we
wish these boys an enjoyable and successful
swimming meet. Well done everyone!
Anne Murdoch.
Hockey Gala Day
Last Friday our Year 5 and Year 6 students
participated in the “Bathurst Hockey Gala Day” at
Learmonth Park. All the children had lots of fun
and gained some great new hockey skills. Thank
you to Mrs Mutton, Mrs Smith and Mr Parslow
for organising this event.
Lunchbox snack foods
Children need to eat a range of different foods to provide
nutrients to meet growth and energy needs. Snacks need to
be everyday foods rather than sometimes foods.
Everyday Snacks
fruit loaf
plain popcorn
plain or fruit yoghurt
cheese and crackers
fresh fruit or canned fruit
dried fruit and cheese cubes
wholemeal biscuits or
crackers
vegetable sticks and dip or
salsa
corn or rice cakes with or
without spreads
celery, cherry tomatoes and
carrot sticks
Sometimes Snacks
muesli bars and dried fruit
bars
potato crisps / chips and
corn chips
lollies and confectionary
chocolate
cordial
soft drink
P & F News
School Working Bee
We are having a working bee, on
Saturday 2nd
April from 7.00am –
12noon and ask families if they
could spare an hour to come and give a hand to
get everything on our list back to ship shape
condition for another year.
A separate note was sent home today and we
would love to have as much help as possible.
Bush Dance
Thank you to all the families that have already
paid for the Bush Dance, to be held on Friday 1st
April.
Please make sure to pay before 25th
March if you
have ready indicated that your family is attending.
Parent Survey
It was wonderful to receive so many P & F Parent
Survey forms back. The results will be published
soon.
The Easter Egg Raffle will be the only P & F
fundraiser this term, so please sell as many raffle
tickets as you can.
P & F Tip
School A to Z
practical help for
parents APP,
developed my NSW
Department of
Education and
Communities.
ST PHILOMENA’S CLOTHING POOL
Open every second Thursday
from 8.45am - 9.15am.
OPEN Next Thursday
* Get organised for Term 2 *
CANTEEN
Mondays and Fridays, please contact Colleen if
you are about to help out!!!
Open: Monday, Wednesday (snacks only NO
LUNCH ORDERS), and Friday
Closed: Tuesday & Thursday
School CDF Banking
Children bring in their bank books on Tuesday’s
and they will be returned on Wednesday’s .
NEWSLETTER EMAIL – If you would like to be
included in our school mailing list and have the
newsletter emailed to you, please send your email
address to [email protected]
Other notices
EGGS WANTED!!! Oops – sorry for the late call but the
year has flown and it is Easter Raffle
time again! So once again we need
your help in donating lots Easter Eggs
or Easter Themed Treats, so that we
have heaps of prizes to give away! So
please send in your Easter Goodies by
Friday the 18th March – and if you
could put a bow around them or wrap
them in some cellophane that would be
a huge help! Please also note we have
sent home books of tickets today for
the raffle.
Raffle will be drawn on Thursday 24th
March
St Pats JRLFC are still accepting
registrations for 2016.
Players required in the 11, 12, 13 and
14 age groups.
Please contact Leanne Ashcroft on 0404462614 or
go to the St Pats website for further information.
Bathurst GIANTS ARFC
The Bathurst GIANTS Auskick program commences
on Wednesday 27th April and will run each
Wednesday in Term 2, (4:00-5:00) at George Park. The
Auskick program is an introductory AFL Program (for 5
– 10 years) focussing on fun, participation and skills
development in the game of AFL. Cost is $65 which
includes an Auskick Pack.
To register see http://www.aflauskick.com.au/ or
email [email protected] or contact Steve on
0447697723
A free 4 week transition/trial program is also available
for 9 & 10 year olds commencing Wednesday 16th
March (5:00 -6:00) at George Park. No need to
register just turn up on the day.
Registrations are also open for the upcoming AFL
Season in the U/12’s & U/14’s. No experience
necessary just a desire to Stand TALL. Registrations
can be taken in person each Wednesday from 5:00 at
George Park 1. Cost $120 for the season. For more
details email [email protected] or contact
Steve on 0447697723
Photo Gallery Catholic Schools Week – Open Classrooms
International Women’s Day was celebrated around the world yesterday. We would like to
acknowledge all the inspiration women in our lives.
Parents and friends are invited to follow the Catholic Education, Diocese of Bathurst facebook
page. It is a great opportunity to showcase some of the wonderful
events happening in our schools.
