Edition 35 2nd November 2015
Prayer for All Souls’ Day
Jesus, dear Savior, on this day we prayerfully remember all
our loved ones who have died. Please give them comfort and hope and
may they be at peace, knowing that they will rest in God’s arms eternally.
Thank you for our memories of them and for the good times we shared.
We ask You, please, through their intercession,
to deepen our faith, strengthen our hope and
increase our love that we, too, may someday
stand before You, ready to enter Your Holy Kingdom. Amen
Brain Olympia Final – this Wednesday Best of luck to our 2 St Ed’s Teams “Brain Power” (Sara Sinclair; Brendan Scott; Abbey McGrath; Ashleigh Aitken; Avril Gardiner; Austin Brooke; Cormac Rooney and Ben Chick) and “The Brainy Bunch” (Ryan Southern; Olivia Whittemore; Abbey Ryan; Chelsea Newlan; Ryan McKinnon; Alex De Lacy; Blake Hutchinson and
Katelin Abra) who will be competing in the Brain Olympia Final this Wednesday 4
th November in Narrabri. We are
certain you will do our school proud!!
St Vincent de Paul Collection Each year we ask the children to bring in an item for the St Vincent de Paul Christmas Hamper Appeal. Items such as non-perishable food items and small new toys/gifts would be greatly appreciated to help spread the joy of Christmas to
members of our community who need a helping hand. Children are asked to contribute to the hamper in class until Friday 20
th November. We ask that you don’t send in
your old toys or clothing as these items may be taken directly to the St Vincent de Paul collection bins. Heartfelt thanks to our families......this generosity will certainly bring a little Christmas cheer to families in need!
Year 6 Sydney Excursion On Monday 26
th October, Year 6 took off for their amazing
Sydney Excursion. When Year 6 entered Sydney, they went to the Hyde Park Barracks, where they learned about the Convicts and their rough times! After visiting Hyde Park Barracks, Year 6 went on a wonderful journey to St. Mary’s Cathedral. They learnt a lot about our Patron Saint of Australia, Mary the Mother of Jesus. That night we took a ride to the Observatory where we stood beneath the stars and moon which were glimmering in the night sky.
The next morning we had a tour around the fabulous Sydney Opera House. We learnt many different facts on how the building, which was meant to be impossible to make, was built. After the magnificent Opera House, we went to State Parliament House, where we got to watch Question Time amongst all the Parliament Members. Next we saw artworks from Claude Monet to Vincent Van Gough and at the Power House Museum we saw many different artefacts. After dinner we took in the magnificent view of Sydney from the top of Sydney Tower! On Thursday we went to the Sydney Aquarium and we saw many different fish and underwater animals. Next stop was Taronga Zoo which was filled with many unique animals. That night we went to the movies and watched Oddball which was sad and funny. Friday morning we had a stop at Mary Mackillop House where we learnt about her life as a young woman. Then we were off home to Tamworth.
By Abbey McGrath & Chelsea Newlan (6M)
VALUE FOR THE WEEK: “CARING”
Kinder 2016 Orientation Congratulations and well done to our 2016 Kindergarten teachers, Mrs Barry-Cupples, Mrs Lewis and Miss Pilgrim, for another successful Kinder 2016 Orientation Day held last Friday. Our final Orientation Morning will be held this Friday 6
th November from 9.30am
to 11.30am in the Kinder classrooms. The children will again need to wear casual clothes, bring a hat and something to eat and drink for morning tea.
Missing at the Primary Campus A pair of blue Adidas reading glasses in a blue Paul Harvey Optometrist case belonging to Jake Salvestrin in 4S. If found, please return to Mr Short or the Primary Office.
ST EDWARD’S SHERPA KIDS
…...EXTRA WEEK IN JANUARY 2016
VACATION CARE…... Would your kids love to come and have fun in
January Vacation Care?
We are open from Monday 11th
to
Friday 22nd
January. TWO WEEKS OF GAMES & ACTIVITIES. We would like expressions of interest indicating the
need to open an extra week…
Monday 4th
until Friday 8th
January.
If you would like your children to be booked in during
this extra week, please fill out the survey form, located
at either School Office and the Sherpa Kids Centre and
return it by Monday 9th
November. Thank you.
Vacation Care programs and booking forms
will be available from Week 7.
Angie Downes, Program Coordinator, 0481 373 883
Vicky Loftus, Tamworth Area Coordinator,
0481 364 554 [email protected]
Student of the Week (first name shown) & Curriculum Award (second name shown) Curriculum Focus: PD & Health KBC Riley Miller 3M Sophie Deebank Emily Tobin Zoe McGilchrist KL Holly Deebank 4O Hope Madden
Declan Bendeich Katelin Abra
KR Jade Morgan 4P Sebastian Lawler Charlie Carroll-Williams Charlie Ashford 1M Matthew Frost 4S Jake Salvestrin Caitlin Refalo Claudia Cartan 1P Jack Gaynor 5C Jorja McCluand Kobe Lane Sophie Golledge 1R Emma Newlan 5L Will Ashton Olivia Dau Tyler Swift 2E Sam Salvestrin 5M Jack Aitken Rubin Ferrer Myah-Ray Trindall 2R Jessica Martin 6C Aiden Cosgrove Ariel Mettam Georgia Horniman 2U Lexi Maguire 6G Callum Walsh Cooper Cloake Bailey Jameson
3B Drew Kelly 6M Phoebe Porter Kaydence Larkham Noah Warren 3G Laila Hutt Bonnie Radburn
Values Award – “Teamwork” Kinder – Declan Clark, Grace Munn, Kody Sylvester Year 1 – Riley Jones, Kevin Geia, Sienna Haynes Year 2 – Amalia Monk, Isabella Norman, Zac Spreadborough Year 3 – Addison Black, Georgie Berlyn, Tyson Tobin Year 4 – Caitlin Jackson, Chloe Bateup, Sian Austin Year 5 – Avril Gardiner, Chloe Bates, Brock Radburn Year 6 – Sara Sinclair, Katie Pendergast, Zac Refalo
Silver Awards Congratulations to Declan Clark (KBC); Evelyn Kendall (KBC); Grace Dietrich (KBC); Deegan Musgrave (KBC); Riley Miller (KBC); Lucy Stuart (KR); Riley Daly (KR); Angus Bridge (1M); Georgia-Kate Campbell (1M); Zane Johnson (1M); Ariana Tuckey (1M); Molly Taylor (1P); Grace Palmer (2R); Charlie Missen (2U); Charlie Young (2U); Ryan Lu (2U); Addison Black (3B); Zoe Cosgrove (3B); Ashley Hill (3G); Ah-Reum Kasch (3G); Sophie Austin (3G); Bailey Brooke (3G); Aiden Graham (3G); Bonnie Radburn (3G); Aleerah Robbins (3G); Jordan Witt (3G); Charlie Ashford (4P); Jenae Jenkins (4P) and Taylor Gambrill (6C) who have been awarded a Silver Award for maintaining a high level of good behaviour.
Pride & Presentation Award Primary: 4S Infants: KL House Award Primary: Kennedy Green Infants: Chisholm Red
Respect Rules Award Congratulations to Rachael Golledge (3B) for always greeting students and teachers with a friendly attitude.
Canteen News For the Infants Canteen Roster we are desperately seeking parent helpers to volunteer on a Tuesday and Wednesday. You will only be required once a month from approximately 1.00-1.45pm to assist with Canteen duties. For more information, or if you are able to assist, please contact Clare Dubois at the Primary Canteen on 67 657 847. Short sleeve boys summer shirts for sale As a “one-off”, our school has a number of BRAND NEW short sleeve boys summer shirts. These shirts are surplus stock and are available in size 10 and 12 only at the bargain price of $10 each, normal RRP is $22. Limited stock, so first in best dressed! Please see Mrs Dubois at the Primary Canteen to purchase the shirts.
Canteen Roster Date Primary Infants
Tues 3
rd Nov
Grant & Wendy Lee
Kristie Ferris Kelly Musgrave
Wed 4th
Nov Lisa Reabow Belinda Hayman
Thurs 5
th Nov
Kellie-Ann Hansen
Mckyla Hull Nyrell Greenaway
Fri 6
th Nov
Erin Wood
Natalie Studte Jo Kapeller
Mon 9
th Nov
Fran Hutt
Nicole Willamson Melanie Carroll
St Edward’s Parent Association NEWS
CHRISTMAS GINGERBREAD HOUSE MAKING NIGHT –
Friday 4th December, 7.00pm, MHOC Hall Leave the kids at home and celebrate the end of
another school year!! All kits cost $30 each. Raffle
tickets $2 each for sale at the door. Champagne on
arrival. Kit Order Forms went home to families
today……please return your order form and full
payment by Friday 20th November. Any enquiries
please call Bernadette McGrath on 0411 230 508.
Movie Ticket Fundraiser – going home today for each
family is an order form for great savings on movie tickets
at the Forum 6 Theatre.
Jenny Maloney – President (0419 139 737)
RE News
Nazareth House Pilgrimage
Last Tuesday, the SRC from Years 3 - 5 represented
our school at a Pilgrimage at Nazareth House. The
students attended Mass, said the Rosary and spent
time with the Priests and Religious Sisters of
Nazareth, marking the Year of Consecrated Life.
Thank you to the students for your participation and
to Miss Mace and Mrs O’Brien for attending with the
students.
Year of Consecrated Life
The Year of Consecrated Life is to celebrate and
recognise the contribution Religious men and women
make to our communities, schools and parishes. This
week, we are fortunate to have the Sisters of
Nazareth and a group of Priests visit our school to
speak with the students, explaining their vocation, to
give students a better understanding of the role of
the Religious men and women in our community. We
extend a warm welcome to our special visitors.
All Souls Day
Today, Monday 2nd November is All Souls Day. It is a
day where we pray for and remember our loved ones
who have died. Families are invited to attend Mass at
5.30pm at Lincoln Grove Cemetery.
Years 1 & 4 Family Mass
Our next Family Mass will be held on Sunday 15th
November at 9.00am. Please join us at Mary Help of
Christians Church, to celebrate the Eucharist together
as a community.
Upcoming Events
Tuesday 10th November – Year 1 Grade Liturgy,
11.40am Infants Hall – parents welcome
Tuesday 17th November – Year 2 Grade Liturgy,
11.40am Infants Hall – parents welcome
Amy Elliott & Sally Clarke
WISE WORDS FOR FAMILIES – “The Many Faces of Independence” Here are 5 ways for parents to give their children the skills,
encouragement and support in their quest for independence. It’s been
well documented in recent years that children/young people are
dependent on adults for longer. In Australia one in four 18-30 year olds
still live at home and those numbers are on the increase. There are many
reasons for this including lack of housing, affordability, working and
partnering later, and simple convenience. The propensity for many
parents to do too much for children is a massive contributor to this
increased dependency. Oddly, this is the exact opposite of what parents
have always done, which is to develop their children’s independence,
and in doing so effectively become redundant from their children.
There are a number of reasons for the current high level of dependency
parenting including family shrinkage (parents are able to do a great deal
for kids in small families), older parents (often over-concerned),
busyness of life (it’s easier to do than delegate) and a heightened fear
that the world is a dangerous place for children and young people.
Independence is the point
When independence becomes your priority then suddenly you’ve found
a pathway to the development of other positive qualities and traits in
your children including the key four – confidence that comes from
facing fears; competence that’s built through mastery; creativity that’s
encouraged when kids must resolve their own problems; and character
that is forged under the duress of challenge and hardship.
Adults are the gatekeepers for children’s independence. And of course,
independence takes many guises including:
1. Self-help skills The starting point for independence building is giving kids the skills,
know-how and confidence to look after their own wellbeing and
welfare. This is shown in the many everyday situations where parents
model, teach and provide opportunities for children to look after
themselves. Including toddlers undressing themselves, primary aged
children preparing their own snacks, and teenagers organising their own
transport to school and after school activities. Kids develop real
confidence from being able to look after themselves and others.
2. Autonomy to make choices and mistakes Without realising it, as parents we frequently make choices on our
children’s behalf. We choose the food they eat; the games they play;
their leisure activities and often the clothes they wear. When families
are large (four or more children) parents usually give their children more
space to make their own decisions as well as opportunities to learn from
their poor choices. This may mean that children choose healthy interests
and pursuits that parents are unfamiliar with, or even swim against the
tide of their parents’ wishes. In small families parents often know so
much about minutiae of children’s lives that inevitably we tend to
impose greater well-intentioned control over children’s decisions.
3. Freedom to explore the neighbourhood On a recent trip to Italy I was struck by how much freedom to wander
their neighbourhoods Italian children had. It was a throwback to the type
of childhood that many of today’s parents experienced, where we had
the opportunity to navigate our neighbourhoods on our own without
having to check in with our parents all the time.
4. Freedom to explore unpredictable and potentially risky
environments Independence is also built when children spend time in unpredictable,
potentially risky environments such as the bush or new environments
beyond their neighbourhood. There may be some risk involved but this
is where real learning lies for children and young people. Eliminate the
risk and you eliminate the learning.
5. Taking responsibility for your own problems and actions There’s no doubt many kids are adept at shifting their problems and
responsibilities to adults. One of my children would always blame me
when they were late for school. Even though the child in question had
an alarm clock and was more than capable of using it, any lack of
punctuality was somehow shifted to me. Go figure! Independence
comes when children take ownership of their responsibilities rather than
using someone else as a scapegoat.
In order to grant children and young people the type of independence
outlined parents need to be brave rather than fearful; work hard to
develop the skills and know-how kids’ independence requires; and be
willing to give kids the encouragement and support they need to step out
of their comfort zones when independence seems too hard.
By Michael Grose www.parentingideas.com.au