TERM 1

WEEK 7

15th March

2017

WEEK 7

FRIDAY 17th MARCH

MASS

Year 3G & 4FM

SORRY SERVICE

Year 1B

ASSEMBLY

Year 6

Camp Reflection

WEEK 8

FRIDAY 24th MARCH

MASS

NO MASS THIS WEEK

SORRY SERVICE

Yr 1 L

ASSEMBLY

Yr 3 D

Dear Parents Grade Six Camp

Last week the Grade 6 students enjoyed a terrific Canberra Camp. They had the opportunity to visit Parliament House, The National Planning Centre, Electoral Education Centre, Australian Institute of Sport, The War Memorial, Telstra Tower Black Mountain, Mount Ainslie, High Court of Australia, Royal Australian Mint, Questacon, The National Gallery of Australia and an Embassy tour. The student’s behaviour and attitude on camp was exceptional and it was a pleasure to be away with them. A big thanks to Stephanie Barker, Michelle Edmanson, Brooke Farrelly, Leisa Finkelde, Ellie Gubbins, Kathryn Pepper and Glenice Shortal who attended the camp. It is a huge effort to be away from their own families for a week and I am sure the responsibility and care they afforded to all students was appreciated by families.

Grade 4 Sovereign Hill Camp Information Evening

Tonight at 7pm we are holding our Grade 4 Sovereign Hill Camp Information Evening in Readman Hall. Parents of attending students are expected to attend. Safety Audit

This week the children will be completing another of our Safety Audit’s in their classrooms. The teachers at Trinity continually talk to the children about what is, and what isn’t, safe and acceptable behaviour. The Safety Audit is something that we have been doing every 6-8 weeks for the last three years. It provides the children with the opportunity to write down if they are having any issues or concerns with any other students. They do this by writing on a piece of paper (younger students conference with their teacher). If they have no issues or concerns the children write down what they had for breakfast, that way all students are writing. The teachers collate this information and then hand it on to leadership who undertake the follow up. You will be contacted if your child is having issues or concerns with anyone else and also if your child is listed as someone who is causing issues with others. A discussion will then take place about the strategies we will be using to assist the students. The Safety Audit has proven to be an effective way to maintain our goal of keeping Trinity a safe place for all. Building Update

The building refurbishment is progressing well and remains slightly ahead of schedule. We expect that the Admin area will be completed in May. Currently we are obtaining quotes to develop the outdoor area in front of the Marian Building.

TRINITY CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL

NEWSLETTER

PRINCIPAL — Mr Simon Dell’Oro

103-129 Oakgrove Drive, Narre Warren South 3805

Email: info@trinitynarre.catholic.edu.au

Phone: 03 9704 1970 Web: www.trinitynarre.catholic.edu.au Fax: 03 9704 1780

Trinity Catholic Primary School is committed to providing an education that develops the whole person.

We believe that the social, emotional, moral, spiritual and physical wellbeing of our students

is pivotal to student health, safety, learning and success.

Caritas Just Leadership Day

Yesterday Trinity’s School Leaders and Social Justice Leaders had the privilege of attending the Caritas Just Leadership Day. Just Leadership Days enable students to develop a respect for the poor and sense of responsibility as a global citizen. The students will share their learning with the rest of the school over the coming week, focusing on how each one of them can make a difference in the life of someone less fortunate.

2018 Enrolments

We are anticipating that we will once again be under enrolment pressure in 2018. Existing families within the school have first priority on Foundation (Prep) enrolment places. If you have a sibling coming in 2018 we are taking enrolment forms now. If your form is handed in after the 31st of March you cannot be guaranteed a place, forms are available at the Office.

For new families in 2018 our enrolment process will be in May.

Upcoming Dates

Free Dress Day – Friday the 24th of March if the children bring Easter Egg donations for the Parents and Friends Easter Raffle.

School Photos – Monday the 27th of March. More details in this newsletter.

Regards,

Simon Dell'Oro

Principal

FOUNDATION ENROLMENT FOR 2018

SCHOOL FAMILIES ONLY

Enrolment forms for school families only are now available for collection from the School Office.

Applications need to be returned by Friday 21st April so that we can then offer any remaining places to the wider community.

TRINITY ATHLETICS CARNIVAL 2017 FOUNDATION-YEAR 6 WEDNESDAY 26TH APRIL, 2017

Permission forms for our Athletics day went home yesterday. On the second page there is an error with the date, stating the Athletics to be held on Wednesday 26th March, 2017 and should be Wednesday 26th April, 2017. We have included the corrected page in this newsletter for you to sign and return, we will also send a new form (different colour) out tomorrow. We apologise for any in-convenience and thank you for your co-operation.

Religious Education News

IMPORTANT DATES FOR TERM 4 Reconciliation Workshops

Parent and child to attend one at either 5pm or 7pm. All workshops w ill be

held in the Trinity School Hall Mon 20th March – 5pm or 7pm Tues 21st March - 5pm or 7pm Wed 22nd March - 5pm or 7pm Thurs 23rd March - 5pm or 7pm

If you have any questions, please

don’t hesitate to ask myself or contact the Parish Office.

CARITAS JUST LEADERSHIP DAY

Just Leadership Days enable students to develop a respect for the poor and sense of

responsibility as a global citizen. Yesterday Trinity’s six School Leaders and three Social Justice Leaders had the privilege of at-

tending the Caritas Just Leadership Day. Caritas organises the Just Leadership Day to engage students with social justice issues, and to en-courage them to be just leaders. The day in-

volved the students working together with the school leaders from St Patrick’s in Pakenham

and Mary MacKillop in Narre Warren North. The students were encouraged to “step up” and be a leader that can make a difference to the world. Megan from Caritas Australia actively engaged the students in a process that helped them to recognise that they have the resources, the

power and the responsibility to work for change in our world. The students will share their expe-riences with the school over the next week, pro-

moting Project Compassion in the classroom.

“Aspire not to have more, BUT to be more”

Oscar Romero

Thank you to all the families that have gen-erously donated their small change to the

project compassion classroom appeal.

More information can be found at http://www.caritas.org.au/

projectcompassion

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT

Matthew 17:1-9 Reflection:

In today's Gospel we are introduced to the story of the transfiguration of Je-sus. God reveals to the disciples that Jesus is his son. God loves him, and

we should listen to him. Jesus was showing his disciples a pre-view of what salvation would be like. We can listen to Jesus by reading the Bible, listening to our teachers and by

good thoughts and deeds. Possible discussion:

What are your favourite quiet places? What sort of things do you like to do in

your quiet place? Quiet places can be very good for

praying. Take a moment to think of when you can go to your quiet place this week.

What or who can you pray for?

Kathryn Pepper Religious Education Leader / Student Support

2017 SCHOOL FEES

Statements have been sent home with your children on Monday 6th February.

The statement is the annual fee for the school year.

Term 1 fees only of $447.50 are to be paid by 10th March.

Camp Fees for Yr 4 students of $190 have been added to your account on Tuesday 14th March and are to be paid by 30th April.

Payments can be made by Cash, BPay, Cheque and EFTPOS.

BPay transcation amounts are : Maximum $1000.00 and Minimum $50.00.

Payments for school fees can be made in instalments. Direct Debit forms are available from the office.

If you are having difficulties please contact the office.

Families who had arrangements last year for direct payment of fees, please ensure you complete a 2017 direct payment form, as we are unable to continue with 2016 authority.

STUDENT SCHOOL PHOTOS

On Monday 27th March all students will take part in our annual School Photos. The company this year is Schoolpix. Even if you are not ordering any photos, students will still have a photo taken and be included in the class group photo.

The envelopes will be available by the end of the week. All envelopes will be personalised with student name and grade. If by any chance an envelope goes missing we will have spares in the office.

Ordering can be made online or on the day with the envelope. Sibling photos will be taken only the families who have completed a sibling request form, either on the day or online.

All students to wear the FULL SUMMER UNIFORM.

Children in Yrs 4 & 5 who have sport on this day are to bring their runners to change into.

All photos will be taken in the school hall.

Items in bold type will be school closure days or extremely important dates.

SCHOOL CALENDAR blue will indicate new items added to the Calendar that week.

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

1 2 3

4 5 6

First Reco Celebration 10.30am

7

8 9 10 11Yr 4 CAMP

Soveriegn Hill

12Yr 4 CAMP

Soveriegn Hill

13 14

MARCH 2017

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

13

LABOUR DAY HOLIDAY

NO SCHOOL

14 15

Yr 4 parent info mtg Sovereign Hill camp 7pm

Foundation Students now attend full time

16

School Board Meeting 7pm

17 18 19

20

Reco Workshop 5pm or 7pm

21

HARMONY DAY

Reco Workshop 5pm or 7pm

22

Reco Workshop 5pm or 7pm

23

Reco Workshop 5pm or 7pm

24

Easter Egg Donation Casual Dress Day

25 26

27

SCHOOL PHOTOS

28 Whole School Student First Aid

P & F mtg 7pm

29 30 Trinity Cross Country

Family Picnic

3.30—5.30

31

TERM 1 ENDS

1 2

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 3rd APRIL 17th APRIL

17 EASTER MONDAY

18 TERM 2

SCHOOL RESUMES

19 Life Ed Van

20 Life Ed Van

21 Life Ed Van

22 First Reco Celebration 10.30am

23

24 Life Ed Van

25

ANZAC DAY Public Holiday

26

Trinity Athletics Day

First Reco Celebration 7pm

27 Life Ed Van

28 Life Ed Van

29 30

APRIL 2017

MAY 2017

Year 6 students from Trinity Primary School have recently undertaken an education tour of the National Capital. 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 $30 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.

Happy Birthday to the following children who will celebrate their birthday this week.

13th MARCH JOSHUA

15th MARCH JAMES

MEHREEN

16th MARCH LOGAN

17th MARCH BROOKE

18th MARCH JASMIN

JOSHUA

RILEY

THURSDAY DATES 8.45 - 10.30 approx 11.45 – 1.15 approx

16th MARCH Kerryn Abu-Jaber

Mariane Mikhael

23rd MARCH Annie Lacey

Adele Petteuzzo

30th MARCH Maie Drew

Gus Powell

CANTEEN ROSTER

TERM 1

Please see below the canteen roster for term 1. If you are unable to attend on your allocated day please contact another person on the roster. In the event you are not able to swap contact Tracey Sligar 9704 1970.

Thank you for your help and support of our children and our school .

Lunch bags are now available from the school office in the Readman Hall

$10 each

Colours available, pink, purple, green and blue

At the moment the Cookies are out of stock,

Until further notice.

We will advise families when they will be available.

Next P & F Meeting:

28th March—7pm Staffroom

1st April — Bunnings BBQ

TRINITY PARENTS & FRIENDS

NEWSLETTER

Committee Members General

President Kerryn Cerchiaro Anastasia Barker

Vice President Natasha Ferreras

Secretary Lisa Ferracane Kate Henderson

Asst Secretary Mirelle Van Duin Joanne Knezevic

Treasurer Michelle Hofman Rachael Manley

Asst Treasurer Chantal Fischer Jessica McLardi

Board Rep Lisa Ferracane Claudia Sajeba

Melissa Yong

Friday 24th March, will be a Casual Dress day for all students. On this day we ask all students to bring to school something to contribute to our Easter Egg Raffle. It could be chocolate eggs, chocolate bunnies, toys (only new toys can be accepted) books, etc. We thank you for your continued support.

Thank you and have a great week. From the P & F Committee

Term 1:

Easter Donation/Casual Dress Day Friday 24th March 2017

Easter Raffle Drawn Friday 31st March 2017

Cranbourne Bunnings BBQ Saturday 1st April 2017

Term 2:

Mother’s Day Stall Tuesday 9th May 2017

Mother’s Day Raffle Drawn at assembly Friday 12th May 2017

Potato Day Friday 30th June 2017

Term 3:

Father’s Day Stall Wednesday 30th August 2017

Father’s Day Raffle Drawn at assembly Friday 1st September 2017

Term 4:

Free Student Disco To Be Advised

Christmas Raffle Drawn at assembly Friday 15th December 2017

Note: ** night event & date to be advised

DATES FOR THE DIARY

HAPPY EASTER

Casual Clothes Day

ON FRIDAY

24th MARCH 2017

Don’t forget to bring in your Easter Donations For Our

Easter Raffle

(chocolate Easter eggs, bunnies, new soft toys or Easter books)

Any Easter Donations To Your Classroom ON

Friday 24th March

ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL In the case of illness a phone call in the morning on the day they are absent.

If you are going on holidays or your child will be away for an extended period you must advise in writing BEFORE you leave.

Thank you.

CHILD SAFE STANDARDS WORKING WITH CHILDREN

Trinity has zero tolerance towards child abuse and is therefore committed to complying with the Victorian Child Safe Standards and Ministerial Order 870. All parents/Guardians wishing to help in the classroom, canteen or attend excursions MUST have completed the PARENT HELPER WORKSHOP and hold a current WORKING WITH CHILDREN CARD.

Further details are available from the school office. All parent/guardian helpers must sign in at the office before proceeding to the classrooms. Your current Working with Children card must be displayed at all times when working in the classrooms and attending excursions.

A reminder to all Parents/Carers, supervision by School Staff begins at 8.30am before school and after school only at the drop

off area until 3.30pm.

Please observe and supervise your children, as they play on the equipment.

Thank you for your co-operation

TRINITY CAR PARK ETIQUETTE For greater safety and visibility, we are requesting that all

drivers reverse park into the marked bays.

Thank you all who use the pedestrian crossing area. You are demonstrating to your children correct road safety practices. Once children cross the pedestrian crossing into the parking area, they, for their safety, need to be placed into vehicles promptly. The car park is NOT a meeting area.

The lane around the edge of the car park (closest to the oval) are for vehicles waiting to pick children up from the Pick-up Zone ONLY.

The two parking bays closest to the office path are the PICK-UP ZONES. These are NO STANDING zones. I f your children are not ready to get into your car as you pull up to the pick-up zone, you must continue on and rejoin the end of the pick-up queue.

There is NO RIGHT TURN when exiting the car park. All vehicles must turn left for the safety of others and to maintain traffic flow.

THE GATES CLOSE AT 9.00am AND RE-OPEN AT 3.00pm. Occasionally they might re-open slightly later due to school activities.

Thank you for your patience and consideration of others.

SCHOOL BOARD

board@trinitynarre.catholic. edu.au

Ex-officio:

Fr. Brendan Hogan

Principal

Simon Dell’Oro

School Representative:

Maria Scarton

Georgegina Nettleingham

Parish Representative:

Denise Ryan

Pastoral Coordinator:

Sister Joy

Chairperson: Scott McLardie

Secretary: Lisa Fabien

P & F Rep: Lisa Ferracane

Parent Representatives:

Tania Johnson

Chantal Fischer

Claudia Sajeba

Allison Hellier

OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS PARISH

496 Princes Hwy

Narre Warren 3805.

Phone-9704 7935

Fax – 9704 7023

Parish Priest Fr. Brendan Hogan

Assistant Priest

Fr. James Fernandez

Pastoral Associates Conny James

Sacrament Co-ordinator Emily D’Sylva

Mass Times Saturday- 6.00pm

Sunday– 8.00am, 9.15am 11.00am & 6.00pm

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Monday 12noon – 3.30pm

Tues-Friday 9.00 - 3.30pm

TRINITY ATHLETICS CARNIVAL 2017 FOUNDATION-YEAR 6 WEDNESDAY 26TH APRIL, 2017

14th March, 2017

Dear Parents/Guardians,

The Trinity Athletics Carnival will be upon us again early in term two, Wednesday 26th April, 2017. The students have begun preparing for the various track, field and novelty events in the Physical Education classes.

All students will travel by bus to and from Casey Fields Regional Athletics Centre, 160 Berwick-Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne East. The travel route w ill be Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road, Berwick-Cranbourne Road and Casey Fields Boulevard to the venue.

All students are expected to participate on the day, however, if for any reason (e.g. injury or family reasons) your child cannot participate, please inform your child’s class teacher in writing. This information will help the day run more smoothly as many hours are spent organizing teams and events so that all students are involved.

The students are to wear their sports uniform, house colour t-shirt and runners. They will need to bring their snack, lunch, drink bottle, sunscreen and jacket (depending on the weather) in a school/sport bag. Please ensure your child has plenty of water to drink as there are no drinking taps available.

The students enjoy having as many spectators as possible, so feel free to come along and cheer them on! However, all spectators must remain behind the viewing fence at all times.

Please complete the attached permission form and return it to your child’s class teacher by Thursday 30th March, 2017.

In order for this day to be possible, we will require a substantial amount of helpers. If you are available to assist on this day, hold a current Working With Children Card and have attended a Parent Helper Workshop, could you please fill in the below form and return it to the office by Thursday 30th March, 2017.

Kind Regards, Nicole Cahill Dianna Woolf PE Co-Ordinator/F-3 P Teacher 4-6 PE Teacher

PARENT HELPER – TRINITY ATHLETICS DAY – WEDNESDAY 26TH APRIL, 2017

Name:_________________________________________________________________ Child’s Name:__________________________________ Child’s Class____________

WWCC Number:_______________________________________________________________

I have attended a Parent Helper Workshop YES/NO (please circle)

14th March, 2017

PARENTAL PERMISSION FORM – TRINITY ATHLETICS CARNIVAL 2017

My son/daughter has permission to attend the Trinity Athletics Carnival on Wednesday 26th April, 2017.

I permit him/her to travel by bus to and from Casey Fields Regional Athletics Centre, Cranbourne East. The bus will travel along Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road, Berwick-Cranbourne Road, Casey Fields Boulevard to the venue.

I authorize the teacher in charge of the excursion to consent, if for any reason he/she is unable to communicate with me, to my son/daughter receiving such medical or surgical treatment (including administering to him/her of a general anesthetic) as may be deemed by any medical practitioner, and I agree to pay all medical, hospital and ambulance expenses incurred by the School on behalf of my child.

I SUPPLY THE FOLLOWING DETAILS:

Child’s Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________

Child’s Class: _________________________________________

Any physical limitations, medical conditions or allergies: _________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

Has he/she had full tetanus immunization? YES/NO If Yes, when? ____________________________________________

EMERGENCY CONTACT ON THE EXCURSION DAY:

Name: __________________________________________________ Phone No: ____________________

Parent/Guardian Signature: ________________________________________________________________

Date:__________________________________

OLHC KIDS SPACE

OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS

496 Princes Highway, Narre Warren

Diocese of Sale

Ph: (03) 9704 7935 Fax: (03) 9704 7023 Email: olhc@olhc.org.au

Web: www.olhc.org.au

CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA - In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima, Our Lady Help Of Christians Parish , Narre Warren in conjunction with the Alliance of the Holy Family International have organised for the Centennial Pilgrim Image of Our Lady of Fatima to visit the parish from the 31st of March—2nd April 2017. The statue was blessed by our Pope on the 11th January 2017 and has been touring Australia since. Narre Warren is the host parish for the Diocese of Sale and will be the only parish which the Statue of Our Lady Of Fatima will visit. We invite all parishioners to participate in the three day event and seek Our Lady's blessing and intercession. A detailed flyer is available with this news letter and on the Parish Notice board.

VOLUNTEER Are you retired or semi-retired and want to be part of a team of volunteers carrying out the healing ministry of Jesus? And are you a member of a parish and form part of the team of ‘Special Eucharistic Ministers’ and want to visit the sick? If you answered “Yes” to these questions and want to commit to this ministry two mornings a week, please email the following address to express your interest. Dexter.Rogers@monashhealth.org

LENTEN DISCUSSION GROUP Friday morning Lenton Group needs a few more participants so if you have some spare time from 10.30am — 11.30am please come along to the Keogh Room each Friday during Lent. It is a beautiful Gospel based program with group discussion, prayer and a short dvd presentation each week. If interested in joining this friendly group you can add your name to the sign up sheet in the foyer or ring Conny at the office.

Each number represents a letter of the alphabet. Substitute the correct letter for the numbers to reveal the

coded words.