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News from the REC

The Our Father – the prayer Jesus taught us

Last week OLR was given a beautiful candle with the Aboriginal version of the Our Father on it. The Our Father is an important prayer for us

when we pray the Rosary.

You are our Father, You live in heaven, we talk to you, Father you are good

We believe your Word Father, we your children, give us bread today

We have done wrong, we are sorry, help us Father not to sin again

Others have done wrong to us and we are sorry for them Father today

Stop us from doing wrong, Father, save us all from the evil one

You are our Father, You live in heaven, we talk to you, Father you are good

We are continuing to pray the

Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary

after recess each Monday.

Last week we prayed the 3rd

Sorrowful Mystery, Jesus is

Crowned with Thorns.

This week we prayed the 4th

Sorrowful Mystery, The Carrying of

the Cross.

Next week we will be praying the 5th

Sorrowful Mystery, The Crucifixion.

Thank you to Year 2 and Year 6

children, and their teachers, for the

way they have reverently led liturgies

recently.

Last Saturday night an impromptu

choir was formed at our 6pm Mass

at the Parish – and it was a big hit!

Thank you to the 20 children who

shared their beautiful singing

voices! Please let me know if your

child would be interested in joining

us! We are hoping to make this a

monthly event - more information to

come.

Liz Starling Religious Education Co-Ordinator

Mass & Devotions in Ordinary Time Sunday Masses Saturday Vigil 6:00pm Sunday 8:00am & 9:30am

Weekday Masses Monday -Thursday 9:00am Friday 11:45am

Saturday 9:00am

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 9:30am & 5:00pm

OLR The Entrance Church Liturgy of the Hours Saturday 8:40am

Rosary Monday-Thursday 8:35am Friday 11:20am Saturday 9:30am

Cenacle Wednesday 9:30am

Christian Meditation Group Friday 10:30am (Muldoon Room)

OLR Newsletter

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, The Entrance SHELLY BEACH ROAD, SHELLY BEACH NSW 2261 – P.O. BOX 210, THE ENTRANCE 2261

Ph: 4332 5594 Fax: 4334 5599 Email: [email protected] Website: www.dbb.org.au/schools/olortheentrance

© Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School, The Entrance

Term 3 Issue 12 20th August 2014

Material in the newsletter is not to be reproduced without the permission of the School Principal.

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Important Upcoming Dates for your Calendar

Public Speaking Congratulations to Paris and Joseph from Year 6 for being selected to represent the School at the Central Coast Cluster Public Speaking Finals held yesterday. Both students spoke very well and were a credit to themselves and our school. Book Parade Thank you to the wonderful students and their parents for their participation in Monday’s Book Week Character Parade. Many families had gone to a great deal of trouble to dress their child as their favourite book character for our parade in celebration of Book Week. The involvement and enjoyment of the students was fabulous to see. Thanks to the many parents who were able to attend the parade. Thanks also the teachers, who also came as characters from books to celebrate the day and a special thank you to our Librarians Mrs Mylan and Mrs Hannan for their encouragement and promotion of this important celebration. Year 5 Bathurst Excursion We wish our Year 5 students and teachers well as they head off to Bathurst in week 8 for an overnight excursion investigation the discovery of Gold in Australia in the 19

th Century and its

effect on our history and development as a nation. Staff Leave We wish to advise that Mrs Michelle Roesch will be taking Long Service Leave from Term 3 Week 10 until Term 4 Week 3. She will be replaced by Mrs Louise Laing and Mrs Jenny Gordon.

David Fletcher Principal

From the Principal

Monday 25th August – Thursday 28

th August – BOOK FAIR WEEK

Wednesday 27th August – Diocesan Athletics Carnival – Narrabeen

Monday 1st – Tuesday 2

nd September – Year 5 Excursion to Bathurst

Friday 5th September – Father’s Day Liturgy – 9.15am – School Chapel

Sunday 7th September – FATHER’S DAY

Monday 8th September – Liturgy for Birthday of Mary

Tuesday 16th September – Netball Gala Day

Thursday 18th September – Confirmation Enrichment Day

Friday 19th September – St Vincent de Paul Liturgy

Friday 19th September – Term 3 concludes

Sunday 21st September – Sacrament of Confirmation – 2pm

Monday 6th October – Long Weekend – Public Holiday – School Closed

Tuesday 7th October – School resumes for Term 4



BULLYING AND EMPATHY SURVEY Our school was invited to participate in a bullying and empathy survey being conducted by the Macquarie University psychology research department. This was to involve children from Years 4&6 and it was to be conducted here at school last week, by staff from the university. We have been notified by the university that the participation of our school was not required, as they have gathered enough information for their research from other sample schools. We thank the parents who had given permission for their children to participate in this survey. WELLBEING WEEK Next week we are celebrating Wellbeing Week, with no homework for children and no staff meetings for teachers. Please take advantage of this extra time to spend with your families and appreciate being together and having some “down time” if that is what you need, or make the most of it and get out and about doing those things you wish you had the time for. BAND PERFORMANCE Last night we were treated to a wonderful performance by the children in our school band, un-der the leadership of music teacher and band leader Karen Williams. It was terrific to see the children working together to play music to entertain us and it was clear that the children thor-oughly enjoyed themselves. Thank you for sharing your musical talents with us and a most en-joyable evening!

Fran Kane

Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal News

Change of Date:

Parent Workshop: Building Resilience

Postponed from Thursday 21st August to

Thursday 4th Sept at 3.30pm in the 1 Blue Classroom

(A movie will be played in the room next door for any children who come along)

So that we can run off resources for you can you please RSVP using the slip below or just

send a note into the Office.

Kind Regards

Luisa Lawicki

Parent Workshop: Building Resilience

I _________________________ parent of _____________________ in class_______ will be

attending the parent workshop on: Building Resilience on Thursday 4th Sept

Signed:___________________________________________________ Date:_____________


PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGE

Congratulations to the following students for completing the Premier’s Reading Challenge: Kindergarten: Iszac R, Asher P, Harper R, Oliver S, Addison S, Jacinta S and Emily T. Year One: Ashley A, Ava B, Zaira K, Siena K, Dylan L, Lucas M, Evie M, Noah R, Charlotte S, Ava W, Ruby-Rose S and Amy-Rose D. Year Two: Georgia B, Mikayla B, Quade B, Ryan B, Bree C, Joseph C, Sophie D, Cohen D, Talita F, Sienna G, Amalie H, Sayer L, Chloe M, Conor M, Izak O, Lachlan P, Mitchell O, Hudson S and Taya W. Year Three: Timaima C, Gemma M and Makenzie W. Year Four: Corey F, Seth S and Brooke W. Year Five: Nathaniel F. Look for your Lego Character on display in the Library windows. The PRC closes on August 22

nd so remember

to finish your reading logs before then.

BOOK WEEK CELEBRATIONS

Thank you to everyone for joining in our Book

Week celebrations. The staff and students looked

amazing in their creative costumes!

Our Book Parade was a great way to celebrate a

love of reading. Thank you to the parents and friends who helped with costume preparations. It

was great to see so many people were able to come to see the children parade.

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR

Don’t forget our Scholastic Book Fair will be open next Monday in the Library. The fair will close

on Thursday afternoon. If you can help before or after school on these days, please let us know

JD’S WORLD of MAGIC

The students and teachers loved JD’s World of Magic

show. Once again, Joel kept us entertained and

amused while inspiring students to read. We have had

requests for him to return again. No one was able to

figure out how the dove appeared in the hall….it must

be magic!

BOOK COVERING

Thank you to all the volunteers who have been covering our new Library Books, we really appre-

ciate your help. There will be lots more to cover after our Book Fair. Please see Mrs. Mylan or

Mrs. Hannan if you would like to take a bag of books to cover.

Happy Reading

Cherelle Mylan and Leah Hannan.

Library News

Chaplaincy News


Several parents have been asking me about what is happening to the Chaplain’s services

next year. As some of you are aware the Federal Government funding for the Chaplaincy

Programme will no longer be funded from 2015. This means that the students and families

will not have access to the services provided by a Chaplain through federal funding after this

year.

OLR has had the services of a Chaplain as part of its culture since 2008. Many families,

students and staff have been able to access support from the Chaplain in various ways over

this time.

Currently, there is a Review process in place where some students, parents, staff and

parish personnel are being surveyed or interviewed. I am sure if any of you have a comment

to make in regard to the services offered by a Chaplain you could forward it by email or note

to the OLR Office.

ADDRESSING DISCRIMINATION AT HOME AND AT SCHOOL

Sometimes we are inadvertently developing bias or prejudice in our children when we make

off-hand remarks. Such as in the case when we are at a sporting event or commenting on

someone’s driving behaviour or watching something on the television etc. Negative

commentary, often cloaked in humour, using sexual or racial references derogatorily is

offensive as well as discriminatory.

We should be very careful as parents and educators that it is not part of our repertoire or

humour. It forms our children’s values and attitudes. This is an issue we are trying to address

with our Years 4, 5 and 6 boys particularly.

If we work together we can make a difference to make our school a respectful and safe place

for all.

Many blessings,

Kay Taylor (Chaplain)

Playgroup News

Please join us on Wednesday, 10th September from 9.00—11.00am at the Play

Café at The Entrance Community Centre. All siblings are welcome and we would

love to see you there.

See you next week at school. The Playgroup Committee

Uniform Shop News

Please note that we need to have orders in for Summer Uniforms by next Wednesday, 27th August. An Order Form is

attached to this Newsletter.

Katrina Pugsley Uniform Shop Co-Ordinator

CANTEEN ROSTER

Thursday

21/08/14

Karim A, Beata C,

Susan Sm

Thursday

28/08/14

Stuart H, Jasmin S,

Susan Sm

Friday

22/08/14

Georgie M, Martine E,

Jodie B

Friday

29/08/14

Julia M-R, Frances O’S,

Melissa Ca

Monday

25/08/14

Nicky D, Paul D,

Danielle H

Monday

01/09/14

Gillian R, Susie S

Tuesday

26/08/14

Mel M, Kathryn C Tuesday

02/09/14

Sharon McC, Sharon S

Wednesday

27/08/14

Lisa O, Nicki R,

Lisa M

Wednesday

03/09/14

Susan Sm, Joan C

Canteen News

Coming up on Friday, 5th September is our

ANNUAL DAD’S DAY IN THE CANTEEN,

so I am looking for DAD HELPERS for that day.

It’s a fun day and the work is NOT TOO HARD!

So, if you can spare the day, 1/2 a day or just a

few hours, please let me know.

To celebrate Dad’s Day in the Canteen we will

be having a Special Meal Deal. Orders will be due on Wednesday, 3rd

September. A Flyer will come home next week with details.

Our annual Sydney Markets Fresh For Kids Fruit and Veg Promotion starts next Monday, 25th

August and runs until Friday, 19th September.

Simply buy a snack or meal containing fresh fruit or

vegetables to receive a sticker and entry form.

Place your stickers on the entry form and return it to the

Canteen to receive your instant minor prize and go into

the draw for the state wide major prize.

So start collecting and eat more fruit and veg.

Healthy Eating Sue MacSween Canteen Co-Ordinator


OLR Parents & Friends News


On Thursday, 4th September, between 9:00 and 11:00 am we will be

holding our school Father’s Day Stall in the school hall. Children are

asked to bring $5 each to buy a present for their father or carer.

All gifts are bundled to the value of $5 each. We understand that many families are mixed or extended; however, we

ask that each child only buy one present. After each child has

purchased a gift we will then allow children to purchase a second gift if

more are available. Please understand that we try very hard to accommodate everyone,

unfortunately we can only estimate how many gifts are required and we may run out if there are a

lot of children buying second gifts.

Wrapping! Did I hear you say you love wrapping?

Well; have we got great news for you…. We have 480 gifts for fathers and carers that

we will be wrapping on Thursday, 21st August in the VSR at 9AM. If you could spare

a little of your time, it would be greatly appreciated. It is said that “many hands make light work” and this is one of those occasions when it is definitely true.

We will supply the tea, gourmet pod coffee and yummy treats (not forgetting the fabulous company)

all you have to do is turn up. We would love to see you there.

Are you free on Thursday, 4th September? As much as we love being able to provide this service so that your children can

spoil their dad on Father’s Day, we also need a little help with the stall as well.

If you are available to help run the stall, we would greatly appreciate it.

No experience necessary! We look forward to seeing you.

Thank you for your continued support. The OLR Parents and Friends Association

STALL

On behalf of the Parents and Friends Association at Our Lady of the Rosary,

we would like to say a big thank you to all the parents, friends and carers

that were able to attend our Term 3 meeting. The minutes have now been

typed up and sent out to all school families to let you know what was discussed and events in the

near future.

As a part of our Busy Bee activities, we will be cleaning the books in the school

library every Monday at 9:00am until they have all been freshened up. If you are

available to lend a helping hand; please pop in, the more the merrier. We often

have coffee and muffins on hand.

We have many families happily enjoying their discount vouchers from the

Entertainment Books sent home last term. If you have received a reminder notice

and have already returned your book or you have simply misplaced the book; please

send a note in with your eldest OLR child’s first name and class and we will let the

Entertainment Book people know. If you are yet to purchase or return your book; please do so

at your earliest convenience.

Our fundraising activity for Term 3 is the school walk-a-thon. Weather permit-

ting; it has been scheduled for Wednesday, 17th September (Week10). Further

details and sponsorship forms will be sent out very shortly as will a request for

volunteers to walk with a class group, man drink stations and supervise road

crossings.

Tomorrow,

Thursday 21st

August.

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, The Entrance

STUDENT ABSENTEE NOTE

We are required by law to record all absences for children enrolled in our school with an accompanying note.

My child ____________________________________of class__________ was absent from

school

on the following date/s: _______________________________________________________

Please sign below to indicate that your permission was given for this/these days absent.

I ________________________________ verify that my child was absent from school with my

permission on the dates above.

Reason:_____________________________________________________________________

Signature:_______________________________________________ Date:_____________


AN INVITATION TO ALL

YEAR 5 FAMILIES

Year 5 Dinner at

The Shelly Beach Golf Club

Friday 29 August

Table Reservation @ 5:30pm

Kids eat free in August from 5-6pm

(1 child meal per 1 adult meal!)

RSVP: Please text Lauren Edwards # 0418-855-505

to reserve numbers by Mon 25Aug

Please come earlier if possible, so the kids can have a

run around on the grass prior to our 5:30pm table

reservation.

Looking forward to sharing another wonderful even-

ing together and spending time with our precious

children before they go off to Bathurst on 01 Sep!


Mingara Rebels Baseball

Boys & Girls welcome. Come along to our information/Registration day Sunday

31st August from 12pm to 2pm at Adelaide Street Oval, Tumbi Umbi

Contact/Enquiries: Sam 0403 192 965

Email: [email protected]

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