Week 6 Term 2, 24 May 2012

Dear Parents,

It was with sadness that we began our week with the news

that a former student at St Augustine’s had lost his life in a

car accident over the weekend. Michael Bajada attended

our school from 1997 until 2003 when he graduated as a

Grade 6 student. Michael was a vibrant fun loving student

who enjoyed all the things that St Augustine’s boys enjoy:

basketball, football, soccer and downball. As long as he had

a ball in his hand and a few mates to play with Michael was

happy. Michael left St Augustine’s to join his brother at

St Bernard’s where he completed his VCE. He was a student

at RMIT in his third year of advertising.

Our sympathy and prayers are extended to his mother Janet,

his father Jim and his older brother Jacob.

May Michael rest peacefully.

Our sympathies and prayers are also extended to the Healey family (Jaylen Gr P) on the passing into eternal life of Joanne

and Martin’s sister-in-law. May Sandra rest in eternal peace.

Our sorrow is not that of loss

but the tender sense of sadness

that comes in saying goodbye to someone we love.

May today’s sorrow give way

to the peace and comfort of God’s love.

Looking Ahead

Wednesday May 23rd

CyberBusters incursion for Years 5/6

Thursday May 24th

Open morning for prospective 2013 parents 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Friday May 25th

Year 5/6 interschool sport v St. Paul’s @ St Augustine’s

Wednesday May 30th

Year 3/4 Excursion to the National Sports Museum at the MCG

Thursday May 31st

Last day for Book Club orders

Friday June 1st

Year 5/6 interschool sport v Sacred Heart away

Friday June 8th

Hot Dog orders due

Tuesday June 12th

Cyber safety for the family 7.00 pm – compulsory for Years 5 & 6

Keep the date free ...

‘Cyber safety for the family’

with Tony Richards 12th June 2012

INFORMATION NEWSLETTER

We have had lots of good feedback about our newsletter and also some helpful suggestions. We are still working on improving it and trying out better ways of doing things. If you look under the newsletter tab, you will see “Letters to parents”. We are going to put any tear off or reply slips on this so that you can print it off easily. Check it out for:

Tony’s Pies Order Form

Parent Seminar Series for June

LOST JUMPER

Noah K’s (Prep R) missing school jumper. The jumper is size 8 with his name clearly marked on the tag.

CONGRATULATIONS

To the Cullia family (Nicholas, 1/2B) – congratulations

on the arrival of Alessandro.

FOR SALE

2 Communion Dresses – 1 full length, 1 short. In excellent condition. Please phone 0438 315649 for more details.

PARISH NEWS The next Youth Mass will be on Sunday 3rd June at St Augustine’s Church, Keilor at 9.30 am. We are still in need of singers and altar servers. If you would like to participate, please contact Maria or Andre Rasquinha on 93901468 or 0411225992

THANKSGIVING PAYMENTS Reminder that Thanksgiving Payments are due by Friday 22nd June for the closing of financial year figures on Sunday 24th June 2012. All yearly payments of $360 (January to

December) First half yearly payments of $180 (January to

June) First 2 x $90 quarterly payments (January to

June) First 6 x $30 monthly payments (January to

June) New sets of Thanksgiving envelopes and a record of payments made since July 2011 will be distributed to you via the children at school approximately mid July. A warm thank you to everyone who has already made all of the relevant payments.

Re

Reminder to check out

the Grade 5/6 Camp Photos on the website

CAMP PHOTOS

UNIFORM NEWS

School Jackets Some jackets arrived this week and have been distributed to the children. We hope that there is another follow up delivery later this week for those still waiting. The issue – off shore manufacturing. Why? Because there is no manufacturer in Australia. The alternative is to scrap it but I think that it looks good and provides extra warmth on those cool mornings The jacket is not an alternative to our woollen jumpers – it is just a jacket. Fawn Tights/Brown Tights

Either are okay! Socks need to be fawn – not white, black, purple .... Sports Uniform

This is to be worn on sports day only (listed on the calendar)l. This means that it is worn on Wednesday or Thursday with the 5/6’s wearing it on Friday for Interschool Sport. Names on Jumpers

If jumpers are named, they are easier to return. Here’s a great idea – have it embroidered with you family name – any embroidery shop will do it.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AT ST AUGUSTINE’S

The safety of all members of the

St Augustine’s community is paramount

Therefore we ensure our emergency procedures are well rehearsed and stream lined. This gives us confidence in our ability to respond appropriately to a variety of emergency situations. Last week EMQ (Crisis and Emergency Management) observed an emergency practice drill that involved a lockdown. Everyone moved from outside to a secure indoor area. Previously we have had evacuation drills. Getting used to the emergency signals, knowing where to move to and being able to respond. Random practice drills will continue throughout the year to ensure our preparedness in case of an emergency.

Parents, we need your help.

We need YOU to:

Always enter via the front office when entering the school buildings between 8:45 am and 3:15 pm

Sign in via the diary at reception using easily recognisable writing and accurate time

Wear a visitor’s badge

Sign out via the diary at reception when you leave the premises

If an emergency exercise takes place whilst you are on the premises, follow all instructions given by staff

Talk to your child about following instructions and remaining calm during an emergency drill

STUDENT WELLBEING Hi Parents, This is a great article that reminds us about our parenting style and the effects this has on the way our children behave. A MUST READ!!!!! Enjoy, Ms Jodie

THE SECRET TO BETTER PARENTING. SSH, DON’T TELL THE KIDS! If only our children were more co-operative, obliging and compliant, life would be so much better. We’ve all probably rung our hands in frustration at why our children won’t sleep/listen to us/keep their room tidy! Or why they can’t eat every morsel on their plate/stop whinging/do their jobs without being asked twenty million times! If only our children were more co-operative, obliging and compliant, life would be so much better. But that’s not most people’s every-day reality. Kids misbehave, make mistakes and challenge us. That’s their job. It’s our job to raise them despite this. But there is one very important point about parenting that can help you manage the most challenging of your kids’ behaviour. It is not them, it’s you. When it comes to raising our kids, we experience many challenges – challenging behaviours from our kids and challenging emotions within ourselves. How you handle the situation says more about you than it does about the situation or your children. You can guide, influence and teach others, including your children, but you cannot control them. You can only control yourself. It isn’t about blame or who caused what behaviour. It is about how you want to behave. We’ve probably all had moments when we’ve stayed the calm, confident parent we would always like to be, and other times when we haven’t. Instead of pointing the finger at our children’s problem behaviour, it helps to look a little closer to home.

3 reasons why this helps… You have the power... We can often feel powerless when our children are misbehaving. We don’t know what to do to make them behave differently. But when you focus on what you can control – yourself – you actually feel more power in the situation. You decide how you would like to behave and you no longer feel powerless. You lead the way... Our kids aren’t always listening to us but they are watching us. You are a role model for your children. When you behave well in a situation with your child, they learn what is appropriate behaviour. And you feel so much better about yourself. You set the tone... Yelling plus yelling often equals more yelling. But yelling plus calm often leads to calm. By staying calm but firm, you are in a better position to calm your child and encourage their cooperation. Published by Jodie Benveniste. Director and founder of Parent Wellbeing.

Quote of the Week:

“We are apt to forget that children watch examples better than they listen to

preaching”. Roy Smith

The students are quickly learning basic chords on their ukulele and some can already play entire songs changing smoothly from chord to chord. It is important that your child practises regularly. To this end, the students will be bringing home a ‘Ukulele Record Sheet’. They need to bring the record sheet to you for a signature after they have practised. They will receive merit stickers at lessons for when they have completed a suitable amount of practises. Remember that in order to progress and enjoy the classes, the students need to keep up with their peers. Your help is needed here in helping them find a regular time to practise. First thing in the morning is great. They do not need to be playing for a long time. 10 minutes a day will see great results! At the end of the term, we will be having a “Show Off” lesson. This is where the students need to play a piece of music to the class. They may play with a partner or in a small group. The student’s progress is quite varied so I have included a variety of songs on “Music” myclasses page. The students can choose a song and learn it at home. They are also very welcome to choose a song of their own. There are some wonderful ukulele sites. Here are just a few I would recommend.

http://ukulelehunt.com http://www.scorpexuke.com/

http://ukuleleunderground.com/

Confident performers will have a chance to perform for the school!

Please ensure all ukuleles are brought to school on Mondays, ready for Tuesday’s lesson.

For my oral language I had to interview my Nonno. I asked him the questions we came up with in class. I had to skype him in Caulonia (in Italy). He sent me photos of him when he was a little boy. I learnt that they used to use ink bottles, the library bags were made of wood and they got the strap when they were naughty. Mum and Dad learnt these new things too.

By Tristan, 1/2G

I am good at organising. Gemma is good at sorting, Jonah is very strong. This is how we work as a team. First I make sure that everyone has a different job to do. Gemma then makes sure that all the toys are in the right boxes. When our jobs are completed, Jonah carries the heavy boxes to the right spot. Micah likes to stack the boxes and then we take turns to make sure that Isaac doesn’t make a mess again!

By Clare 1/2B

31st May

The latest issue of Scholastic Book Club was distributed on Thursday 17th May. Two full weeks are allowed for selection of titles; collation of class lists and online ordering of books then takes place. All orders must be in for this current issue by Thursday 31st May.

You should allow seven to ten working days for delivery. Please try to place exact money (if paying cash) for your books in a sealed envelope, and write your child’s name and grade clearly on the front. Also remember to please include the tear-off for your order. Orders should be returned by students to their classroom teacher.

Week 3 & 4 Assembly Award recipients

That’s Great Learning!

Week 5 Assembly Award recipients Maggie and Jack were the family World Maths Day champions at St Augustine’s and they received their prize at Assembly.

We

love

your

work!

PARENTS AUXILIARY

Mother’s Day Raffle winners….. Year 1 /2B is a lucky place to be with both Mother’s Day Raffle winners coming from that room. First prize was won by a friend of Aiden’s and second prize was proudly collected by Kaja. We hope Filomena and Barbara and all our Mums and Grandmothers enjoyed their day of being made to feel extra special.

Mother’s Day Stall…. Thanks also to the creative and committed band of Mums who put together a selection of gifts that children could choose and excitedly present to their Mums and Grandmothers on Mother’s Day.

St Augustine’s Business Directory The Parents Auxiliary would like to create a business directory within our school community. Are you interested in advertising your business? It is a great way to broaden your business opportunities and advertise the services and expertise you have to offer. It is a great way for our school families to access reliable services that they would otherwise seek elsewhere. For an annual listing fee of $20 your business will be advertised in 180 St Augustine’s households. Place your business card and $20 in an envelope and hand it in to the office.

Parents Auxiliary Profits for 2012 ....

Hot Cross Bun Day = $402

Hot Dog Day = $349 Sausage Sizzle at Twilight Sports = $615

Easter Raffle = $723 Mother’s Day Stall = $828

School Disco = $710 Baker’s Delight Lunch Order Day = $427

The Parents Auxiliary wish to thank all those who have supported our fundraisers so far this year. We look forward to your continued support.

PARENTS AUXILIARY

Coming up ......

HOT DOG DAY MONDAY 18TH JUNE

HOT DOG $2.50 HOT DOG & POP TOP DRINK $3.50

Orders with correct money (in a brown paper bag) to be returned by Friday 8th June. Any queries, please call Anna on 0432 289940.

Thank you.

TONY’S PIE DRIVE

As mentioned earlier, an order form can be found under “Letters to Parents” on the newsletter tab. Orders are due on Wednesday 13th June with delivery the

following Wednesday, 20th June.

We need the support of everyone to make this fundraiser a success.

Goods & Services Auction

October 19, 2012

Keep the date free!

CATHOLIC REGIONAL COLLEGE NORTH KEILOR

COLLEGE TOURS Do you have a child in Year 4 or Year 5?

Would you like to find out more about CRC North Keilor? Would you like to see classes in action and the school facilities?

If the answer is “yes” to these questions, a School Tour of the College would be invaluable. The tours include a welcome and a brief introduction to the College by the Principal, Mr. Wade.

You are then escorted for a walk around the College by one of the Deputy Principals and a student to see the facilities and classrooms in action.

The tours begin at 9.00 am and conclude at 10.00 am— bookings are essential.

Dates for Tours of College:

Friday 1st June Wednesday 6th June

Friday 8th June

For bookings contact the College Office either: by phone: 9361 5900 or

by email: lharrison@crcnorthkeilor.vic.edu.au by website: www.crcnk.com.au

Please feel free to let your friends or family know about these tours.

JOKE OF THE WEEK From Kobe

VICTORIA WELSH CHOIR

COR Bach (small choir of approximately 16-20 choristers)

are performing a 2 hour concert at

Brimbank Anglican Church

Cnr Ely Court and Keilor Park Drive, East Keilor

Saturday 26th May 2012 at 2.00 pm

Tickets/Enquiries:

Limited tickets at @ $25 per person are now available by calling the Church Office on 9331 6477

(ample car parking available)

What’s green, sits in the corner and always cries?

The incredible sulk!

St Augustines Hours of Operation – 3:15pm to 6:30pm Cost – Permanent $17 (regular weekly bookings) Casual is $2 extra Staff – Manager – Olivia Assistants – Doris

Feedback Thank you to all the parents you participated in

the parent surveys that were available. The information has been looked at and we value your

opinions and ideas.

Child Feedback Kids it is your turn now. Come and collect a child

survey form and voice your opinion about the program.

All feedback is valued.

Joke of the week Do you think you have a funny joke that will get

anyone to laugh? Submit a joke and you might see it in the next W4K news.

Parents and siblings are welcome to enter. Submit to box on table in Cooinda.

Thinks to get you thinking Which is greater – half of quarter or quarter of half? Work this out – ¼ of 100 + 7 ÷ 4 + 13 x 1 = ??

(Answer are below but don’t cheat) Statements/Direct debit

A friendly reminder that statements are emailed out every Friday with direct debits processed on the following Wednesday for the week ahead. If you would like statements, please ensure we have your email address! Please contact manager ASAP if you can’t access your statement.

Contacting us/Bookings If you need to contact us to add in bookings or to let us know your child will be absent, you can either; Email us at staugustines@world4kids.net Call us on 0426 203 858, or 1300 786 596 (between 9:00am and 3:00pm) Answers

Both are equal. A 1/2 multiplied by 1/4 is 1/8. Likewise 1/4 multiplied by 1/2 is 1/8.

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Term 2, 2012 – Week 6