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Yidarra Catholic Primary School
Newsletter: Term 3, Week 3 Monday, 31 July 2017
The Value of a Smile
It costs nothing but creates much.
It enriches those who receive without impoverishing those who give.
None are so well off that they can get along without it,
And none so poor but are richer for its benefits.
It creates happiness in the home,
fosters goodwill in business, and is the countersign of friends.
It is rest to the weary, daylight to be discouraged,
sunshine to the sand, and nature's best remedy for trouble.
Yet it cannot be bought, begged, borrowed, or stolen,
for it is something that is no earthly good to anybody until it is given away.
To smile then is to look at others with the eyes of Christ.
To know how to love them and smile at them,
through our tears if need be, is to breathe in advance the atmosphere of Heaven.
Amen.
Principal Report
Defibrillator
We would like to inform parents that the school has recently purchased a defibrillator and our staff members
have been trained in how to use it. Hopefully, we never have to use it, but it is reassuring to know that we have
one in the school.
Parking
The parish has requested that parents not park on the grass around the church as the vehicles have damaged
kerbing and reticulation. Parents are welcome to park in the marked bays around the church. Thank you for your
support with regard to this issue.
CUA Fun Run
As part of the Fun Run program, we request that all students wear their sport uniform to school on Tuesday, 1
August.
Parent Connect
All parents are invited to attend our next Parent Connect meeting on Friday, 4 August, immediately after the
school assembly. The meeting will be held in the staffroom. Our Key Literacy coordinator, Mrs Pantano, will be
speaking about how children learn to read.
There is a direct link between reading and student achievement. To illustrate the relationship, I have included
an infographic in this week’s newsletter, which shows interesting statistics about the number of books in the
home and student achievement.
Principal News
Leadership Professional Development
On Monday, 31 July I will be attending the required Principals’ Leaders Forum, during which there will be
discussion about the new educational and school administrative initiatives currently being undertaken within our
Catholic Education System.
Also on Tuesday, 1 August until Thursday, 3 August, I will be attending the Catholic Primary Principal Association
(CPPA) Conference. The keynote speaker will be international Education leader, Yong Zhao, who will be
speaking about technological demands, which impact on the way students learn and how to prepare them for
the future. Having availability of such a high quality international educationalist, the CPPA has extended the
opportunity to Assistant Principals to attend the Conference on Wednesday.
During my absence from the school, Mrs Tanya Giovannangelo and Mrs Rosemary Paparella will be responsible
for the school and you can contact them should the need arise.
May God bless your week,
Carmel Costin Principal
School News
Congratulations
Congratulation to Eloise S 3G and Sierra A 3R who are performing in the 'Best of Broadway' show in August
2017.
If you would like to support Eloise and Sierra, the show will at the Nexus Theatre from Friday, 11 August to
Sunday, 13 August. Tickets start from just $20 and are available via Try Booking www.trybooking.com/QGJM or
by calling 0447 691 397.
Music News
Congratulations to our Piano Soloists and the Yidarra Flute Trio who kicked off our first week of performances
at the Catholic Performing Arts Festival. I’ve heard wonderful feedback about your performances!
Wishing luck to our Vocal Soloists and Flute Soloists for this week!
A reminder that it is the responsibility of the parents/guardians to transport their child to and from their
performances. A timetable of performance dates is posted outside the music room.
Junior Choir and Senior Choir Performance – Date in your diary!
The choirs are both performing on Thursday, 24 August at the Vasto Club in Balcatta.
Students will travel by bus to and from school for the performance. Parents will be welcome to meet us at the
venue.
A note has gone home to parents, so please contact me if you did not receive one.
Natasha Stokes Music Teacher Communion Photograph Login
The First Holy Communion photographs are now available. Please visit the website below for access:
Website: www.maverickphoto.com.au
Login ID: communion
Password: batecom2017
School News
Library News
Term 3 is when Yidarra families are invited to participate in Operation Christmas Child. Boxes from WA are sent
to children in third world condition in countries like Thailand, Vietnam or Cambodia.
This is how it works.
1. Take a shoebox (no bigger than A4) and fill it with small gifts, school supplies, hygiene items and clothes
for a child aged between 2 and 14.
2. Add $10 to cover transportation.
3. Return boxes to the library by Friday, 15 September so they can be delivered to the processing centre in
Balcatta during the October holidays.
For more information and advice on what not to include, go to the website operationchristmaschild.org.au or
collect a leaflet from the library.
Cheryl Lopez Teacher Librarian
Lost Property News
Thank you to Diana Munro & Margaret Mallozzi who have washed and forwarded items to their owners.
To assist Diana and Margaret, please ensure all uniform items, drink bottles and lunch boxes are clearly marked
with your child’s full name.
The Lost Property blue container is located outside the Library and small items in the office foyer.
Student Smart Rider
If you require a smart rider for your child, we are now a Smart Rider participant.
Cards can be ordered or re-ordered online and this new service makes it easier for ordering a lost card; no more
money orders or cheques.
Go to the online website address: https://idcards.monitorwa.com.au/ then click BUY ONLINE
Note: new cards ordered will be posted to the school for verification before handed over to the student.
School News
School New
Volunteers Needed – Parents/Guardians or Grandparents!
Any spare time to assist would be appreciated. Forms can be collected and dropped off at the office.
Merit Awards Week 3
Jarrad D PB
Eugene L PB
Jake D PG
Chloe W PG
Levi S 1B
Mitchell S 1B
Elina K 1B
Charlie C 1B
Zavier H 2G
Jemma G 2G
Cristian S 3B
Poppy D 3B
Leonardo B 3G
Lily M 3G
Tobias T 3R
Keira N 3R
Chelsea E 4B
Reuben R 4B
Marley E 4G
Aldrich K 4G
Xavier R 5B
Leon D 5G
Hannah H 5G
Morgan B 6B
Laila B 6B
Claire R 6G
Ezekiel W 6G
School News
Star of the Week 3
Marley E 4G
Natasha V 1B
P&F News
Next P&F Meeting
The next P&F meeting will be on Wednesday, 30 August at 7.30pm. Everyone is welcome.
Nature Playground
Thank you to all the parents who attended the Nature Play meeting last Wednesday evening. We will need
support from our families to get started on the next phase of the project. A form will be sent to parents shortly
via Class Representatives so that families can volunteer or help the Nature Play committee. Any queries
regarding the Nature Play project can be direct to [email protected].
CUA Fun Run
The P&F have secured Channel 7 to film a separate run on Tuesday,1 August 2017 for our fundraising students.
If you haven't already commenced fundraising, it is not too late. Please refer to your sponsorship form or visit
www.schoolfunrun.com.au on how to get started. Students only need to raise $10 to claim a prize. The funds
raised will assist with the construction of our Nature Playgrounds. If your child did not receive a form, spares are
available from the office foyer.
We have also been lucky enough to have Olympian Swimmer, Eamon Sullivan come along to cheer on our
runners. All fundraising students who would like to participate on Tuesday can wear their sports uniform. Please
note that this event is being run by the P&F and is separate to the Cross Country running which students will
participate in during their individual sports lessons this week. All students who are not fundraising can still come
down to the oval at lunch time to spectate and cheer on our runners.
Please direct any queries to [email protected].
Woolworths Earn & Learn
Woolworths Earn & Learn program commenced on Wednesday, 26 July 2017. When shopping at Woolworths,
please collect the stickers and drop the completed sticker form into the box located in the front office. Woolworths
will only accept fully completed sheets this year so if you are unable to complete a full sheet, please place only
the stickers in the box.
Sustainable Uniform Shop
The P&F has agreed to continue with the Sustainable Uniform Shop for another year. The annual fee is covered
by the P&F as a benefit to families so that they can buy and sell uniforms without incurring a fee. It would be
appreciated if parents would use this avenue to sell their uniforms rather than post on class Facebook pages. If
you would like to donate your uniforms, please leave your uniforms in the front office for our Sustainable Uniform
committee member to collect.
P&F News
Student Disco
Save the date - this year's student disco will be held on Friday, 15 September 2017. More information will be
sent home shortly.
Student Assembly Mats
Thank you to Ed Kucharski, Jason Connor & Rebekah Ernst who took the time to cut up the carpet for the
student's assembly mats. The P&F would also like to sincerely thank Grandfather Peter Ernst for his kind and
generous donation of the carpet.
Scholastic Book Club
Issue 5 has now closed, if you have a late order, this can be placed on the LOOP ordering system. A small
delivery fee to your home address will be charged.
Footy Tipping Winners
Congratulations to the Round 18 winners - Ella M 5B & Dean Daniel, prize money available in the office for
collection.
If you require any further information, contact Ricky Butler via email: [email protected]
Entertainment Book 2017/18
To order visit: www.entbook.com.au/8g3295 or pick up an order form from the office foyer or contact. Yidarra
parent volunteer Alex on mb.0419 962 963 or [email protected].
Winthrop IGA
Winthrop Gardens IGA is a big supporter of our school. They have a School Benefits Program which donates
money to our school when registered families shop in store. We can now earn double points for our school on
Tuesday's and Wednesday's.
If you have not registered, please visit Winthrop Gardens IGA and complete the registration form at the checkout.
The more parents, grandparents and family members that register and shop, the more money that will be
donated to our school. Please support our school and Winthrop Gardens IGA.
P&F News
P&F News
Community News
Vacswim Programme October 2017
Enrol your children now in VacSwim swimming lessons during the October and December/January school
holidays. With swimming pools and beaches a part of the Western Australian lifestyle, ensuring your children
can swim competently and safely is a must for all families.
Your children can join in the fun of learning to swim in lessons conducted at pools and open water venues across
the State. VacSwim is for all children - from beginners through to advanced survival, rescue and resuscitation.
Your children can learn to swim for just:
$7.00 per child for a 5-day short program
$13.00 per child for all other programs.
It's even cheaper if you have three or more children:
$18.00 a family for a 5-day short program
$35.00 a family for all other programs.
To find out more about VacSwim and to enrol online please visit education.wa.edu.au/swimming
Community News
