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Staying in Touch21st August 2018 - Ter m 3 - Week 5

St Michael's Primary School, Blacktown SouthEmail: stmichaelsblktn@parra.catholic.edu.au

Website: www.stmichaelsblacktown.catholic.edu.aufacebook.com/StMichaelsBlacktownSouth

Dear Parents,

Last Friday I had the privilege of accompanying the Year 6 students to their excursion to Canberra. The children were well prepared with their learning and were able to articulately answer questions about Democracy and Parliament. They participated in all activities with enthusiasm and enjoyed the time spent with their friends. On a number of occasions the students were congratulated on their knowledge and behaviour.

Congratulations Year 6 on representing St Michael?s as leaders of our school.

I would like to sincerely thank Mr Baddock, Mrs Walsh, Mrs Reidi, Mrs Peterson, Mrs Russo, Miss Galea and Mr Ng who all accompanied the children on the trip.

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Students were given the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational programs with a focus on Australia?s history, culture, heritage and democracy. The Australian Government recognises the importance of all young Australians being able to visit the national capital as part of their Civics and Citizenship education. To assist families in meeting the cost of the excursion the Australian Government is contributing funding of $20 per student under the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate program towards those costs. The rebate is paid directly to the school upon completion of the excursion.

Yours sincerely,

Sarah O'Rourke

ACTING PRINCIPAL

Book Week Celebrat ions @ St Michael?s - Week 5

Book Fair :

Once again, books will be provided by Central Coast Book Suppliers. They will bring a great

range of picture books, novels and non-fiction, all at very good prices. Come along and shop for

birthday presents and some to put away for Christmas.

The Fair will be open at the following times

Wednesday, 22nd August: 8.30am - 9am and 3pm - 3.30pm

Thursday, 23rd August: 8.30am - 9am and 3pm - 3.30pm

Friday, 24th August: 8.30am - 9am and following the dress-up parade for 30 minutes.

Book Parade:

We will be celebrating book week with a book Parade, so make sure you get dressed up as your

favourite book character or a Pirate to go with theme -?Find your Treasure.?

All parents and carers will be welcome to join us and you may even like to dress up too!

Book parade w il l begin at 9.15 in t he Pr im ary Quad.

See you t here!

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Congratulations to the following students who participated in ICAS Science,

Spelling and Digital Technologies this year.

Certificates will be handed out at next weeks Monday Assembly.

SCIENCE: SPELLING DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES

Xavier Fenech Xavier Fenech Diya Brahmbhatt

Sidhi Oruganti Sidhi Oruganti Shreeya Singh

Diya Brahmbhatt Diya Brahmbhatt Bhavrit Sidhu

Josiah Jackson Jarryd Gordon Archie Griffiths

Shreeya Singh Aiden O'Connor Tanmay Gupta

Giuseppe Novella Shreeya Singh Beau Mazzitelli

Bhavit Sidhu Bhavrit Sidhu Tanush Oberoi

Timothy DeVos Kia Dizon Jared Ragasajo

Tanmay Gupta Timothy DeVos Raija Punjwani

Chloe D'Sa Archie Griffiths Sahej Singh

Beau Mazzitelli Tanmay Gupta Rubal Sraw

Tanush Oberoi Amelia Korczowski Keyan Patel

Jared Ragasajo Beau Mazzitelli

Raija Punjwani Tanush Oberoi

Sahej Singh Jared Ragasajo

Rubal Sraw Raija Punjwani

Adam D'Sa Sahej Singh

Keyan Patel Isabella Ciccone

Ronash Alves Gianni Dimopoulos

Ethan Moon

Ronash Alves

IMPORTANT DATES:

Wednesday, 22nd August Book Fair - 3.00pm

Thursday, 23rd August Book Fair - 3.00pm

Thursday, 23rd August Diocesan Athletics

Friday, 24th August Book Week Parade - 9.15am

Tuesday, 28th August St Nicholas Netball Gala Day

Friday, 31st August Father 's Day BBQ 7.15am - Liturgy 8.15am

Wednesday, 5th September Infants Performance

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SURVIVOR-A-THONAll children should have received their SURVIVOR-A-THON Sponsorship Card. We have some great prizes in our Raffle and hope that all children obtain sponsors to be in the draw.

SCHOOL FEESSchool Fee Statements are due on 30th August 2018. If you require any assistance please contact Madlin Aboelsaad in the office on 8869 6200.

SECURITYAs you may have noticed we now have a monitored locked gate to enter the office. If your child is going to be arriving at school after 9.10am you MUST bring your child to the office and sign a late to school slip. NO CHILD IS TO BE DROPPED OFF AT SCHOOL AFTER THIS TIME AND LEFT ON THEIR OWN AS THEY WILL NEED PARENT ASSISTANCE TO GAIN ENTRY.

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