TERM 2

WEEK 1

13th APRIL

2016

Dear Parents,

Welcome back as we commence Term Two, I hope that all families enjoyed a relaxing

break. The first day back of term is always one of my favourite days working within

a school, it is a privilege to be able to watch the children return excited and happy

about reconnecting with their friends and staff. The students have quickly settled

into a sound working routine. Once again the term is very busy with many events and

activities, I encourage all families to keep your eye on the dates section of the

newsletter.

It was wonderful on Monday morning to see the students enjoying our refurbished

oval. I thank Michael Locandro for the effort he has put into its development, it

has been appreciated. The students should now have an oval with appropriate

drainage that can be enjoyed throughout the whole year. We had to postpone our

opening ceremony on Monday morning due to the weather. It will now be tomorrow

(Thursday) at 10.30am. Parents are most welcome to attend.

We welcome Mrs Jenny Leveque onto the staff as an Education Support Officer and

Mrs Kathleen Gatehouse will extend her hours at the school to undertake an

Education Support Officer role as well as her canteen commitments. Maria Scarton

will be on Long Service Leave for the first four weeks of this term along with

Georgegina Nettleingham for the first week. Amanda Crowley will be teaching grade

3S during Maria’s leave and Jaimilee Marsden (who teaches 2 days per week in 4MN)

will teach the extra three days this week whilst Georgegina is absent. Tracey Sligar

will be on LSL for the first two weeks of the term, Suzanne Wells will cover her

canteen duties and Romalie and Glenice will compile the newsletter in her absence.

The builders have been busy over the holidays refurbishing the Marian Building.

Their entrance to the school is at the far end of the staff carpark and the jobsite

is completely fenced off from the students. The safety of the children is the first

priority throughout the course of this project and as the builders make their way

around the school the restricted areas for the students will change. We will keep

students and families informed of these developments as they occur.

Next Wednesday, the 20th, is our Trinity Athletics Carnival at Casey Fields with the

day commencing with the official welcome at 9.30am. All parent helpers, to arrive

by 9.00am. We thank them for their help on the day. Events will begin at 9.40am. I

remind parents that we cannot take your child to the carnival unless their permission

form is returned. We are still in need of parent helpers, if you can assist could you

please contact Catrina Charman or Nicole Cahill asap. Thanks to Catrina and Nicole

for the effort they have put in organising the event. This Friday we will have our

House Colours Assembly at 2.30pm, the students can wear their House Colour t-

shirt with their sports uniform.

FRIDAY

15th APRIL

MASS 9am

Grade 1

(open area of

Joyce Building)

SORRY

SERVICE

Grade 2C

ASSEMBLY 2.30

Foundation

FRIDAY

22nd APRIL

MASS 9am

Foundation

(open area of

Joyce Building)

SORRY

SERVICE

Grade 1J

ASSEMBLY 2.30

ANZAC Day

Service

TRINITY CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL

NEWSLETTER

PRINCIPAL — Mr Simon Dell’Oro

103-129 Oakgrove Drive, Narre Warren South 3805

Email: info@trinitynarre.catholic.edu.au

Web: www.trinitynarre.catholic.edu.au

We are in the process of organising our Foundation (Prep) enrolments for 2017. Forms are available at the Office for existing families. We are again expecting enrolment pressure, therefore it is most important that existing families return their forms asap to be guaranteed a position.

As it is Term 2 all students are to wear their full school winter uniform. As the mild weather is

still with us this will be fully implemented by the end of next week.

Parents would be aware that one of our students, Seth Sleep, is recovering from leukemia. It is

wonderful to hear that Seth’s recovery remains on a very positive track, however, his immune

system is still low and vulnerable. We ask that if your child catches any infections or diseases

(measles, chicken pox etc.) that you please inform the school asap so we can let Seth’s family

know.

Regards,

2017 FOUNDATION (PREP) ENROLMENTS FOR SCHOOL FAMILIES

Enrolment application forms for 2017 are now available from the Office.

Please pick up enrolment forms as soon as possible.

SCHOOL CLOSURE DAYS Please note the following School Closure & Student Free Days

MONDAY 25th APRIL (ANZAC DAY)

FRIDAY 29th APRIL (Student Fee Day)

CATHOLIC LIFE

Dear Parents

The April issue of Catholic Life had been postponed due to the editor

on extended sick leave.

NAPLAN – National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy

Dear Parents,

The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN)

2016 for Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 students will be held on the following days:

NAPLAN assesses student knowledge and skills in Writing, Reading, Language

Conventions (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and Numeracy. The results

of NAPLAN provide information on student learning for students, parents,

teachers and principals.

All students are expected to participate in the NAPLAN tests. During test

week, catch-up tests will be available for individual students who are absent

on test days. These students may undertake catch-up tests on the days in

the test week after the scheduled test, up to and including Friday 13th May,

2016.

A more detailed letter regarding NAPLAN has been sent home to parents of

our Year 3 and 5 students. For more information about NAPLAN, please visit

the VCAA website www.vcaa.vic.edu.au or the NAP website www.nap.edu.au.

If you have any questions, or concerns, regarding NAPLAN, please contact

Mrs Jones.

Mrs Liz Jones

Deputy Principal

Monday 9th May

Tuesday 10th May Official test date

Wednesday 11th May Official test date

Thursday 12th May Official test date

Friday 13th May

1. Language Conventions Yr 3: 40 mins

Yr 5: 40 mins 2. Writing Yr 3: 40 mins Yr 5: 40 mins Catch-up tests (Language Conventions and Writing) permitted

3. Reading Yr 3: 45 mins Yr 5: 50 mins

Catch-up tests (Language Conven-tions, Writing and Reading) permitted

4. Numeracy Yr 3: 45 mins Yr 5: 50 mins

Catch-up tests (any) permitted

Catch-up tests (any) permitted

A warm welcome from the

LIBRARY

With a new location a fresh coat of paint and the shelves filled to the brim with books,

we are now open and ready for business. All classes are now able to come in borrow book during their allocated times.

Christopher Meeking

REMINDER!!

TRINITY ATHLETICS CARNIVAL Wednesday, 20th APRIL, 2016

Casey Fields Regional Athletics Complex – Cranbourne East

Wear summer sports uniform with HOUSE COLOUR T-SHIRT

P-2 are allowed to compete in tracksuit pants 3-6 must compete in shorts but can bring tracksuit pants and wear over shorts

after events

Please bring Snack, Lunch & Water bottle in a backpack or school bag

Please wear a safety pin on your t-shirt for ribbons

Parents please be conscious of the weather forecast for the day and ensure

your child is dressed appropriately

All parent helpers – THANK YOU FOR OFFERING YOUR TIME TO HELP

Please arrive by 9.00 a.m. Remember to B.Y.O. lunch and drink

** Please note that ALL students MUST return to school via bus & be collect-

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ENROLMENTS FOR 2017

Enrolments Open Monday 2nd May, 2016

Close Friday 20th May, 201

OPEN DAYS

Monday 2nd May, 2016

9.30am – 10.30am & 5pm – 6.30pm

Wednesday 4th May, 2016

9.30am – 10.30am

On these days there will be tours of the school. Enrolment forms and information books

will be available.

After enrolments close on 20thMay, families that wish to meet with the Principal may call

the office to make an appointment .

For further details please contact the school office on 9704 1970 or email info@trinitynarre.catholic.edu.au

TRINITY CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL

NARRE WARREN SOUTH

2016 SCHOOL FEES TERM 2 STATEMENTS WILL BE SENT OUT on Monday 18th April

Dear Parents

Fees for Tem 2 will be $425.00, to be paid by the 13th May 2016.

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

Debit is available and forms are available from the office.

Please notes that the $180.00 camp fees for year 4 students is included in this account.

Camp Fees to be paid before by the 24th of Mary 2016.

If you need

Annual fees are $1750 (this includes the $200 Capital Levy and the $50 ICT Levy). This is per family.

Term fees will be: Term 1 $475 (includes the ICT Levy)

Term 2, 3 and 4: $425

GRADE 4-6 ART ROOM NEWS

Welcome back to Term 2

Most student artworks has now been uploaded onto Artsonia, please log and have a look at your child’s Artworks. You would have been emailed a letter asking for permission to view your child’s artwork on line that includes a code.

Throughout the year, students will upload their work for your family and friends to look and comment on. Artsonia is the largest student art museum in the world. Every child can have an online art gallery and preserve their masterpieces for all time.

Below is the website that you need to login into to be directly taken to the site.

http://www.artsonia.com/

Art room supplies needed.

If you have any of the following at home, the Art room would greatly appreciate the donation to help with the creation of Art works.

Water bottles

Nude colour (Full or Knee high) stockings

Newspapers

Empty Cereal boxes

Regards

Samantha Moss

Specialist Learning Leader

Art/Digital Technologies Teacher

TRINITY HOUSE DAY-15th April2016 As part of our lead up to Trinity Athletics Day we are celebrating Trinity House Day on

Friday, April 15th. Students are required to wear their house colour T-shirt with their sport uniform to school. Teams will share lunch together and House Captains will

lead their team in chants and song at the afternoon assembly.

Allen House - Red

Joyce House - Gold

Marian House - Blue Readman House – Green

OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS PARISH NEWS

Diocese of Sale

Ph: (03) 9704 7935 Fax: (03) 9704 7023

Email: olhc@olhc.org.au

Web: www.olhc.org.au

PARISH PRAYER

God our creator and guide, we thank you for

your many blessings on our Parish of Narre

Warren.

You have richly blessed our land with wealth,

freedom and beauty.

You have richly blessed our parish with people

of many nations who believe and trust in your

Son Jesus Christ.

To you we commend all the people of our par-

ish family.

May their homes be places where the love of

your Son Jesus is clearly reflected and his Gos-

pel lived.

Guide us always and let us continue to walk in

your light, through Jesus your Son. Mary Help of Christians, Pray for us

Calling for Stall Holders

The 2016 Carnival Committee is calling for any families that would

like to have a market stall at this years Carnival on Sunday 23rd of

October 2016, please note however no food stalls (hot or cold) will

be available. If you are interested, please fill out the form below

and return to the office by Friday 6th of May, 2016.

CARNIVAL MARKET STALL

Name:___________________________________

Child’s Class:______________________________

Type of stall: ______________________________

Email:____________________________________

Phone Number:____________________________

If you have any queries please contact Michael on 0439158816 or

email miclouos@hotmail.com

Emails will be sent out in regards to stall information by the end of

term 2.

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

9.30am—

10.30am or

5pm—6pm

Open Day

3

Mothers Day stall

4

9.30am—

10.30am

Open Day

5

Trinity Cross

Country

6 7 8

9 10 11 7pm First

Reconciliation

Celebration

12 13

School

fees due

14

10.30am

First

Reconciliation

Celebration

15

16 District

Cross Country

5pm or 7pm

First Eucharist

Parent & Child

workshop at

Don Bosco Hall

17

5pm or 7pm

First Eucharist

Parent & Child

workshop at

Don Bosco

18

5pm or 7pm

First Eucharist

Parent & Child

workshop at

Don Bosco

19

5pm or 7pm

First Eucharist

Parent & Child

workshop at

Don Bosco

20

Trinity Feast day

Mass at OLHC

21 22

TRINITY

SUNDAY

23 24

Year 4

Camp Fees

due

25 26 27 28 29

MAY 2016

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

11 8.45am

TERM 2

COMMENCE

S

12 13 7pm First

Reconciliation

Celebration

14 15

House Colour

Day

16 10.30am

First

Reconciliation

Celebration

17

18 Prep

Incursion

Responsible

Pets

19 20 Trinity

Athletics

Carnival

21 22 23 24

25

ANZAC DAY

26 27

7pm Gr 4

Camp meeting

28 7.15pm

First Eucharist

Enrolment &

Parent Only

Workshop at

OLHC

29

SCHOOL

CLOSURE

DAY

30 6pm First

Eucharist

Enrolment

Mass

APRIL 2016

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

18th APRIL Thomas

19th APRIL Charlie

23rd APRIL Jenna and Jacinta

24th APRIL Francis Andrei, Poppy and Tiah

CANTEEN ROSTER TUESDAY — PREP and JUNIOR

THURSDAY — MIDDLE and SENIOR

+ 8.45—10.30approx # 11.45—1.30approx

2016

THURSDAY 14th APRIL TUESDAY 19th APRIL THURSDAY 21st APRIL

+ Nina Gore + Stacey Gordon + Claudia Sajeba

# Tracy Lukin # Funmi Ewedairo # Mariane Mikhael

TUESDAY 26th APRIL THURSDAY 28th APRIL TUESDAY 3rd MAY

+ Elena Baraian + Kathy Harman + Walter Burston

# Kate Henderson # Astrid Buissink # Anastasia Barker

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.

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.

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. If 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

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 Ferracane

P & F Rep: Lisa Ferracane

Parent Representatives:

Tania Johnson

Michael Locandro

Claudia Sajeba

Lisa Fabien

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

Permanent Deacon

Rev Peter Stringfellow

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

PASTORAL CARE NEWSLETTER

13th APRIL 2016

I hope you are all having a wonderful Easter Season.

Yes, Easter is a Season which lasts for 50 days ending with the Feast of

Pentecost.

We fast for the 40 days of lent.

We feast for the 50 days of Easter.

This is not always good for the waistline !

WE PRAY FOR: Those parents undergoing treatment for Cancer ; those awaiting the results

of tests; those who are expecting babies; for all our needs and the needs of our Families; for the

builders working on the renovations to our school.

Thank you to those who have sent along clean uniforms in good condition.

GARDEN GROUP: Due to the building renovations we are unable, at present, to use our

veggie beds. So I am hoping that we can use polystyrene boxes…can you help? Please send along

to Sister Joy if you have one or more polystyrene boxes that you are not using yourselves.

NOW IS ALSO THE TIME TO DO YOUR CUTTING BACK, SO PLEASE POT UP A

FEW CUTTINGS and if they str ike we will again have a good plant stall at our school

Carnival in October.( to do this I just use a large pot with potting mix and put the cuttings in. If

they have struck by September then pot into smaller pots – this saves double work! And you can

just discard those which have not struck.)

The April issue of “Melbourne’s Child” is now available just inside the Hall foyer door.

Please feel free to take a copy.

COMING EVENTS: 39TH April. Autism Expo. more info : melbourneautismexpo.com.au

29thApril-1stMay.Melbourne Dog Lovers Show. More info:

dogloversshow.com.au

PLAYGROUP: We continued our Easter theme this morning with our Easter Bonnetts,

( which Mum helped us to make over the holidays), and a visit from 3 baby Rabbits which were

born just before Easter. We all had a cuddle. We also enjoyed rabbit shaped biscuits which one of

our Mums and Sister Joy made. The first part which was eaten was the marshmallow tail of

course!

Pope Francis writes: Let us remember the three key words for living in peace and joy in our

Families: May I? Thank you and Sorry. In our Family when we are not intrusive and ask may I?

in our Family when we are not selfish and learn to say thank you, and when in a Family one

realizes he/she has done wrong and knows how to say sorry, in that Family there is peace and joy.

(page 110, “A Year with Pope Francis on The Family”)

Next P & F Meeting -

Monday 2nd May 2016

TRINITY PARENTS & FRIENDS

NEWSLETTER

Hello everyone,

We have an exciting term ahead. Fundraising events that the P & F will be running this term are:

* Mother’s Day Stall: Tuesday 3rd May. Forms will be going home this week. Completed forms and

money will be due back to school on Friday 30th April.

* Mother’s Day Raffle: this raffle will be drawn at assembly on Friday 6th May. NEW items

donated can be left at the office.

* Potato Day: this will be held on Friday 10th June. Forms will go home in May. We do appreciate as

many helpers as possible on this day, so if you are able to help please let us know via the form (in

May) and Carolyn Burge will contact you.

Mother’s Day Donations

We are looking forward to celebrating Mother’s Day this term with the raffle and the Mother’s Day Stall.

We would greatly appreciate donations of any NEW items to go towards our Mother’s Day raffle. If you

would like to donate any items, please drop them off at the school office.

P&F Committee

We welcome any new members to the P&F Committee. If you cannot make our monthly meeting, that’s ok,

we love helpers on the day of our events. Joining our committee is a great way to meet new people.

Contact Kerryn 0408 364 909 if you are interested.

Next P&F Meeting: Monday 2nd May 2016 at 7pm in the Staffroom.

From your P&F Committee

Committee Members General Naomi Sanchez

President Kerryn Cerchiaro Anna Mangano

Vice President Chantal Fischer Carolyn Burge

Secretary Lisa Ferracane Natasha Ferreras

Asst Secretary Claudia Sajeba Melissa YongT

reasurer Michelle Hofman Jessica McLardie-

Asst Treasurer Irie Findlay Marlene Johnson

Board Rep Lisa Ferracane Anastasia Barker

General Joanne Knezevic Sr Joy

Tania Johnson

Trinity P&F Committee will be holding a Mother’s/Special

Persons Day Stall on

Tuesday 3rd May 2016

We will have several different gifts available for your child to select from on the day. Students will be brought up

in class groups throughout the day.

Please put down each student’s name that is purchasing a gift. We will try and ensure that siblings do not

select the same gifts.

Pre payment is required for all gifts so that we can ensure we have purchased correct quantities.

Costs are 1-2 gifts @ $5.00 each and 3 or more gifts @ $4.00 each.

Please complete form below and return with full payment to School Office Parents & Friends box no later

than Thursday 28th

April 2016.

Student Name: __________________________________________ Class: _________# Gift per child_______

Student Name: ___________________________________________Class:_________# Gift per child_______

Student Name: ___________________________________________Class:_________# Gift per child_______

Student Name: ___________________________________________Class:_________# Gift per child_______

Please tick the total quantity of gifts required below:

Sub-Total amount: $________________________ How many gifts above are for Grandma?

HELP WANTED:

If you can help on the day of the Mother’s Day Stall between 8.45am - 12.30pm (approx.) please write your

name and number and on the day meet in the school staff room at the time you have allocated yourself below:

Helper Name: __________________________________________Phone:____________________________

8.45am – 12.30pm (tick box) OR Please write the time you are able to help

NOTE: A Valid Working with Children Check Card is required on the day of the stall in order to assist.

Card ID Number: ______________________________________ Expiry: ___________________

1 Gift = $5.00 5 Gifts = $20.00

2 Gifts = $10.00 6 Gifts = $24.00

3 Gifts = $12.00 7 Gifts = $28.00

4 Gifts = $16.00 8 Gifts = $32.00

Total amount enclosed: $___________________ Do you require a receipt? Yes or No

Trinity Parents & Friends

mothers/special person Day

Stall Order form

Trinity Parents & Friends mothers/special person Day Stall

Order form