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Thursday 1st September 2016 Term 3, Week 8
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
St. Mary’s Primary School
91 Manning Rd
Malvern East 3145
Phone: 9571 1358
Fax: 9563 5808
PARISH PRIEST
Fr. Bill Edebohls
Phone: 9571 2407
Email: malverneast.cam.org.au
www.cam.org.au/malverneast
PRINCIPAL
Mr. Shane Tobin
Phone: 9571 1358
Email: [email protected]
www.smmalverneast.catholic.edu.au
October
28th SCHOOL CLOSURE DAY
31st SCHOOL CLOSURE DAY
November
1stMELBOURNE CUP PUBLIC HOLIDAY
4th Foundation 2017 orientation 9–
10:45am
3/ 4 Dendy T20 cricket
7th P & F AGM 7:30pm
7th/8th Gr 3 camp
11th Remembrance Day Liturgy
5 /6 Dendy T20 cricket
19th Working Bee 3-5pm
22ndChinese Cultural Day/Hot Food Day
22nd Parent workshop 6pm
‘Fostering Resilience in our children’
24th Swimming programme starts
25th Swimming programme
28th-1 Dec Swimming
30th Foundation 2017 Parent infor-
mation session 6:30pm
UPCOMING DATES
Thursday 27th October Term 4 Week 4
Dear Parents,
Well, what a night we had on Tuesday. All the indications were that our concert ‘St Mary’s
Movie Mashup’ was going to be spectacular and a night to remember, and it really was. I can-
not commend the children highly enough for their performance and I congratulate them for the
amazing standard of entertainment they provided. I would like to acknowledge and thank our
wonderful staff for the incredible inspiration, encouragement and support they provided for the
children. To you their parents, who have helped in ways that the longest of lists would fail to
do justice to all that you have done - A BIG THANK YOU! I’d especially like to thank and
congratulate Ms Megan Bishop for her vision she made reality on Tuesday in delivering a
concert that would challenge winning performances in competitive arenas anywhere, and will
long be remembered in the annals of St Mary’s history.
Classes for 2017: It is that time of year again when we must begin to think about formulat-
ing new class lists. In forming classes for 2017, I wish to emphasise that the staff and I par-
ticipate in countless meetings to ensure the wellbeing of all children. Their academic, social
and emotional needs, as well as friendships are all considered when determining placements
for the new school year. It is also the case that we make professional judgements about children
who should be either separated, or grouped together, for various reasons.
This is a very difficult task and we endeavour to meet the needs of all involved. I ask that you
trust the judgment of the class teachers who have spent the last three terms working with your
child and are best placed to make decisions about class lists. However, if you believe that you
have a sound reason that you think should be considered, please put this in writing to me by
Wednesday 9 November. I also ask that you make an appointment with me to discuss any
request by Friday 18 November. No discussions will be entered into after this time. While
I make no promise that your request will be granted, I do promise that it will be treated confi-
dentially and it will be given due consideration. I would like to emphasise that any requests
for consideration must be sent to [email protected] only. I
have made it quite clear to the teaching staff that while they are free to have conversations with
parents, it is not appropriate for them to be placed in a possibly compromising position when
the time comes to formulate the various class lists.
I have no doubt that in consideration of the quality of the teaching staff we have here at St
Mary’s that your child will be well catered for regardless of the class in which they are placed. I
know that this is always an anxious time for parents, however I ask for your help in this mat-
ter as outlined above and I thank you in advance for your support.
Wishing you a wonderful Melbourne Cup week.
Shane Tobin - Principal
PS I hope you enjoy the photos of some highlights from my recent trip
St. Mary’s Primary School
91 Manning Rd
Malvern East 3145
Phone: 9571 1358
Fax: 9563 5808
PARISH PRIEST
Fr. Bill Edebohls
Phone: 9571 2407
Email: malverneast.cam.org.au
www.cam.org.au/malverneast
PRINCIPAL
Mr. Shane Tobin
Phone: 9571 1358
Email: [email protected]
www.smmalverneast.catholic.edu.au
December
1st Foundation 2017 orientation 9am
2nd F/1Swimming carnival
5th P&F 7:30pm
6th PEAB AGM 7pm
8th St Mary’s Feast day mass 9am
Sausage sizzle lunch
9th Gr2-6 Swimming Carnival
15th End of year mass 6pm
Gr6 Graduation dinner
16th Students finish 1pm
All students return Wednesday 1st
February 2017
UPCOMING DATES (CONT.)
Concert
What a wonderful night it was on Tuesday. It has been wonderful to
hear student reflections on this over the last couple of days. Stay tuned
for next week’s newsletter to read all about it!
It is not too late to order the DVD. We will keep orders open until next
Friday, 4th November. Please return the envelope provided, or get a
spare from the office.
Mr. Tobin’s Big Trip
St. Mary’s Primary School
91 Manning Rd
Malvern East 3145
Phone: 9571 1358
Fax: 9563 5808
PARISH PRIEST
Fr. Bill Edebohls
Phone: 9571 2407
Email: malverneast.cam.org.au
PRINCIPAL
Mr. Shane Tobin
Phone: 9571 1358
Email: [email protected]
www.smmalverneast.catholic.edu.au
Croagh Patrick
Church on
the Summit
De Twijg Primary
Croagh Patrick - Base 1
Graduation
Celebratory Dinner after Descent
Ypres
Tuileries Garden
Katie-Lee (Niece) and Shane
(Nephew) Prof. Didier Polefeyt
Secretariat General
de l’Enseignement Catholique
Xaverius College
The Last Post - Menin Gate
St. Mary’s Primary School
91 Manning Rd
Malvern East 3145
Phone: 9571 1358
Fax: 9563 5808
PARISH PRIEST
Fr. Bill Edebohls
Phone: 9571 2407
Email: malverneast.cam.org.au
www.cam.org.au/malverneast
PRINCIPAL
Mr. Shane Tobin
Phone: 9571 1358
Email: [email protected]
www.smmalverneast.catholic.edu.au
Learning and Teaching
Fostering Resilience in our children
A Parent Information and Discussion Night featuring
Christine Daicos
(A highly Respected Education and Training Consultant)
What is resilience and how does this help my child achieve success?
How do I encourage resilience in my child?
How can I empower my child?
Developing a growth mindset to maximise academic achievement
Date: Tuesday 22nd November 2016
Venue: School Hall St Mary’s Primary School 91 Manning Rd
Malvern East
Time: 6-8pm
Tea/coffee will be provided
For more information about the presenter, please visit her website: http://www.chrisdaicos.com.au/
Email confirming your attendance to [email protected] by 15th November 2016
St. Mary’s Primary School
91 Manning Rd
Malvern East 3145
Phone: 9571 1358
Fax: 9563 5808
PARISH PRIEST
Fr. Bill Edebohls
Phone: 9571 2407
Email: malverneast.cam.org.au
www.cam.org.au/malverneast
PRINCIPAL
Mr. Shane Tobin
Phone: 9571 1358
Email: [email protected]
www.smmalverneast.catholic.edu.au
PEAB The Annual General Meeting of the Parish Education Advisory Board is set for Tuesday 6th December at 7pm. The parent body is now invited to put forward nominations to join the PEAB. All parents are most welcome to attend.
This year we have a minimum of 3 positions to fill with Luke Kenealy, Chair, and Caroline Redman, Secretary, hav-ing completed their two terms, along with Michael Elsworth, who will retire at the AGM. Michael Hegan, Amy Burns and Mark Gustincic have served their 12 months as nominated representatives. New representatives of the Parish, teaching staff and the P&F will be nominated at the AGM. Sophia Ziebell--Barnes, Vice-Chair continues her first term in 2017. We sincerely thank each member for their commitment, guidance and contribution.
The PEAB serves to provide inspiration, leadership, informed advice and support to the Parish Priest and Principal, with a view to assisting them in realising the vision of St Mary’s school as a challenging, dynamic, high achieving and caring community. The Board meets at least six times per year for about 90 minutes. An agenda is set by the Executive one week prior to each meeting. All items for discussion are set in consideration of the guiding principals found within the Board’s Constitution. These include:
To nurture and support the Catholic ethos and identity of the school
To act as a forum for discussion on the educational matters concerning the school
To advise on and assist with the development of strategies and action plans to support and maintain the vision of the school
To provide support for the school in the development of facilities
To advise on budget planning and finance-related matters
To work in collaboration with the school parents’ auxiliaries
To assist with activities which promote the school within the parish and the broader community
To facilitate the integration of parents and children new to the school
To develop school/ community relationships and encourage home/school and home/parish integration
To liaise with Catholic secondary schools attended by children from the parish, particularly with regard to the provision of places for children from the parish
St. Mary’s Primary School
91 Manning Rd
Malvern East 3145
Phone: 9571 1358
Fax: 9563 5808
PARISH PRIEST
Fr. Bill Edebohls
Phone: 9571 2407
Email: malverneast.cam.org.au
www.cam.org.au/malverneast
PRINCIPAL
Mr. Shane Tobin
Phone: 9571 1358
Email: [email protected]
www.smmalverneast.catholic.edu.au
PEAB (cont.)
Nominations forms are available at the office. Nominations must be made prior to 22nd November.
For more information, please contact Shane Tobin.
Agenda for the AGM:
1. Elections
2. Appointment of nominated members (Parish Priest, Principal, P&F)
3. Appointment of Office Bearers
4. Report from the Principal
5. Report from the Chairperson
PARENTS AND FRIENDS
St. Mary’s Primary School
91 Manning Rd
Malvern East 3145
Phone: 9571 1358
Fax: 9563 5808
PARISH PRIEST
Fr. Bill Edebohls
Phone: 9571 2407
Email: malverneast.cam.org.au
www.cam.org.au/malverneast
PRINCIPAL
Mr. Shane Tobin
Phone: 9571 1358
Email: [email protected]
www.smmalverneast.catholic.edu.au
St Mary’s End of Year Mums Lunch
Friday 25th November
Midday
Venue TBC
Due to the junior and senior swim carnivals on the first two Fridays in December, the mums lunch will be held in November this year.
Angelique and Chevaun are looking for a lovely lady to offer her home up for the
afternoon to host the event. Please call 0424 228 572 or 0416 013 027 if you would like to volunteer your home for a few hours!
PARENTS AND FRIENDS
St. Mary’s Primary School
91 Manning Rd
Malvern East 3145
Phone: 9571 1358
Fax: 9563 5808
PARISH PRIEST
Fr. Bill Edebohls
Phone: 9571 2407
Email: malverneast.cam.org.au
www.cam.org.au/malverneast
PRINCIPAL
Mr. Shane Tobin
Phone: 9571 1358
Email: [email protected]
www.smmalverneast.catholic.edu.au
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President Bridget Yole
OTHER POSITIONS
Social Committee Coordinator(s)
Vice President Lucinda McGrath Logistics Coordinator Kaz Cullinan, Suzanne
Wallace
Secretary Natalie Barnes Auskick Coordinators
Treasurer Nick Fennessy Grants Coordinator Kate Teixeira
Maintenance Officer Shane Yole
GRADE REPRESENTATIVES
Foundation Mel Hope, Sally Wajszel,
Jo Freire, Sarah Flanigan
Working Bee Coordinator Bridget Yole
Grade 1 Karen Hall, Melissa Cahill Hot Food Day Coordinators Annie Storey, Sarah
Barnett (Emily), Sally Wajszel
Grade 2 Book Club Liz Carney
Grade 3 Mothers' Group Convenor
Grade 4 Fathers' Group Convenor Ben Hall
Grade 5 Cathy Wilmott St Mary's Care Bridget Yole, Jo Freire, (Pina
Cataldo - First Fridays)
Grade 6 Helen Secrette
FAIR COMMITTEE
Chairperson
Co-ordinator
Food Stalls Co-ordinator: Sophie Banay, Sarah Rainbird, Angelique McCall
Non-Food Stalls Co-ordinator
Treasurer
Communications/Marketing
Logistics Manager
Parents and Friends 2017
COMMUNITY
St. Mary’s Primary School
91 Manning Rd
Malvern East 3145
Phone: 9571 1358
Fax: 9563 5808
PARISH PRIEST
Fr. Bill Edebohls
Phone: 9571 2407
Email: malverneast.cam.org.au
www.cam.org.au/malverneast
PRINCIPAL
Mr. Shane Tobin
Phone: 9571 1358
Email: [email protected]
www.smmalverneast.catholic.edu.au
St Mary’s Eastverne TC AGM from 3.30pm & Social tennis 4.00pm
91 Manning Rd East Malvern Sunday 6 November 2016
All family groups welcome Tennis and pizza
BYO racquets and refreshments Cost $20 for family groups, individuals $10
COMMUNITY
St. Mary’s Primary School
91 Manning Rd
Malvern East 3145
Phone: 9571 1358
Fax: 9563 5808
PARISH PRIEST
Fr. Bill Edebohls
Phone: 9571 2407
Email: malverneast.cam.org.au
www.cam.org.au/malverneast
PRINCIPAL
Mr. Shane Tobin
Phone: 9571 1358
Email: [email protected]
www.smmalverneast.catholic.edu.au
COMMUNITY
St. Mary’s Primary School
91 Manning Rd
Malvern East 3145
Phone: 9571 1358
Fax: 9563 5808
PARISH PRIEST
Fr. Bill Edebohls
Phone: 9571 2407
Email: malverneast.cam.org.au
www.cam.org.au/malverneast
PRINCIPAL
Mr. Shane Tobin
Phone: 9571 1358
Email: [email protected]
www.smmalverneast.catholic.edu.au
AFTER SCHOOL CARE
St. Mary’s Primary School
91 Manning Rd
Malvern East 3145
Phone: 9571 1358
Fax: 9563 5808
PARISH PRIEST
Fr. Bill Edebohls
Phone: 9571 2407
Email: malverneast.cam.org.au
www.cam.org.au/malverneast
PRINCIPAL
Mr. Shane Tobin
Phone: 9571 1358
Email: [email protected]
www.smmalverneast.catholic.edu.au
Extend OSHC at St Mary’s Primary School Weekly Recap
Let's recap week 3 of Term 4 We kicked off week three with some craft that celebrate springs ever changing weather. We made our own sunshine, fluffy clouds, rain drops and lighting bolts for the very cool weather mobiles. Each one was so unique and clever in how they used the materials. Outside we got out the beanie bags for a throwing contest, a fun little game that got trickier as it went on. Tuesday we had all of 5 minutes outside before it started pouring down! But that didn’t bother us as it simply inspired all the more creativity. With felt, pom poms and pipe cleaners we made a menagerie of animal puppets! Lions and tigers and bears OH MY! I was so impressed with how dedicated everyone was to making their puppets unique and detailed. This was a tremen-dously popular activity and one we will be sure to do again. A little later on a few of us planned and performed a little show in the hall with dancing, singing and acting! Wednesday the spring theme continued with our very own DIY bird feeders! We mixed and mushed all the ingredients together and had a ball getting a little messy in the process. While we let them dry we made the most of the better weather with some balls games outside. We also had a few kids build an awesome blanket fort on the deck! Which soon became a budding busi-ness trading toys for monopoly money. Thursday the sun came out at last and we made the most of it! Heading down to the lower playground we had soccer, downball and tiggy! In the sandpit we had some very clever engineering, building bridges, tunnels and roads. While in the shade a few of us got crafty making animal masks out of paper plates and en-joying a few good games of uno. Friday we had storm clouds inside and out of the art room! In a
cool little science experiment we made a little storm cloud with
shaving foam and food colouring. It looked very realistic and was
fascinating the way the colours dispersed and not to mention,
the cream was a lot of fun to play with! We all got into some
painting too, many making getting excited for halloween and
making some spooky creations. We then had a ball with balloons
in the hall making up some great games that ensured plenty of
laughs.
I look forward to seeing everyone next week.
Katie, Team Leader.
Important Notices & Reminders: Hats:
As it begins to warm up it’s important to think about sun protection. It appears most kids leave their hats in their classroom overnight so I would like to request that parents put a spare hat in kid’s bag for after school care.
LET’S RAISE 100 BLOOD DONATIONS! Extend is coming together as a community with a goal to raise 100 blood donations by the end of October this year. To encourage everyone to get on board, Extend Director Stevenson will complete one of three possible dares if we reach 100 blood donations! Visit darrensdare.com to watch our launch video and see further information. We encourage all families to make an appointment TO-DAY! Visit darrensdare.com for further info.
Our Extend Superstar is…
Child- Ethan Mclennan – For the passion and ex-
citement you bring to everything you do at before
school care!
Congratulations! Term 4 Week 5 activities Theme- Space week! Monday 31
st October:
Marble planets & Galaxy mobile Tuesday 1st November: [School Closure] Wednesday 2
nd November:
Paper Plate spaceships Then we will make them fly! Thursday 3
rd November:
Solar system model & Three eyed alien mask Friday 4
th November:
The meteorite game! Crash into planets to complete the challenge
PARENT PORTAL: extend.com.au
ST. MARY’S SPONSORS
St. Mary’s Primary School
91 Manning Rd
Malvern East 3145
Phone: 9571 1358
Fax: 9563 5808
PARISH PRIEST
Fr. Bill Edebohls
Phone: 9571 2407
Email: malverneast.cam.org.au
www.cam.org.au/malverneast
PRINCIPAL
Mr. Shane Tobin
Phone: 9571 1358
Email: [email protected]
www.smmalverneast.catholic.edu.au
ST. MARY’S SPONSORS
ST. MARY’S SPONSORS