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VOL 21
#11
30 April 2014
OUR VISION
Francis Jordan Catholic School prepares students for a lifelong journey by nurturing a pas‐
sion for learning and excellence while remaining centred on Jesus and His teachings.
JESUS
JOURNEY
PASSION
EXCELLENCE
Dear Parents and Friends of Francis Jordan Catholic School
WHAT’S
WELCOME BACK TO TERM 2
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Wednesday 30 April
Staff Meeting
Reconciliation Enquiry
7pm
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Welcome back to everyone after the holidays. It is great to see almost
everyone back healthy and safely. A special welcome to those families joining
our school for the first time.
During the holidays we celebrated Easter as well as ANZAC Day. The following
Friday 2 May
prayer was used at Mass in Dunsborough on ANZAC Day by the Priest who has
Jaricot Day
also served as an Army Chaplain. I hope it reminds everyone to be grateful to
Assembly 8.30am
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those who, like Jesus, have made the ultimate sacrifice for the benefit of
others.
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PRAYER OF REMEMBRANCE
Wednesday 7 May
Heavenly Father, we remember with pride, gratitude and sympathy
School Photos
the men and women who gave their lives in defence of our country.
Staff Meeting
Renciliation Enquiry
7pm
*
Thursday 8 May
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We remember with pride and gratitude that they fought and died that we
might have security and peace, that we might walk in freedom and live in justice.
We remember with pride, gratitude and sympathy the men and women who live in
suffering and pain in our hospitals as a result of their generosity in protecting our
country.
*
We remember with gratitude and sympathy the men and women whose spirits
were crushed and minds deranged by the horrors and suffering through which
they passed and saw others pass.
Friday 9 May
Mothers’ Day Liturgy
& Morning Tea
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Saturday 10 May
Reconciliation/First
Communion Enrolment
1.00-4.00pm
*
Sunday 11 May
Mothers’ Day
We remember with pride and gratitude the doctors, nurses, Red Cross workers
and all volunteers who served our sick, wounded and exhausted servicemen and
women.
We remember with pride and gratitude the Chaplains of our forces who brought
spiritual comfort and consolation in times of sickness, injury, fear and death.
Be merciful and gracious to them all, O Lord.
ROYAL COMMISSION
The Executive Director of Catholic Education, Dr Tim McDonald, has sent
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Tuesday 13,
Wednesday 14 &
Thursday 15 May
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principals, a letter to be passed on to all parents, regarding the Royal
Bless
Commission which commenced hearings in Perth on Monday. I ask God
all parents
to
read
the
letter
which
is
included
at
the
end
of
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GIGLIA
WINTER UNIFORM
Please remember that students are to be in full winter uniform
when returning in Term 2 on 29 April. There will be one week
week of transition. Included with this newsletter is the School
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The following is meant to clarify both the uniform requirements and personal
grooming that is required of all students at Francis Jordan Catholic School.
School Uniform - General
Children should wear their school uniform correctly, with a note of explanation if
the correct uniform is unavailable.
Hair standards are set for the students’ safety, the enhancement of their appearance and avoiding “excessive” display. Hair should be neatly combed or brushed,
kept off the face and cut regularly. Extreme hairstyles, tints or hair gel are
not permitted.
Girls with hair longer than collar length must have it tied back at all times.
Boys are required to have hair that is short and tidy at all times.
If girls are using ribbons, headbands or elastic ties/scrunchies for hair, they must
be dark green. Black bobby pins or dark green clips are acceptable.
Shirts are to be tucked in before coming to line.
School hats are to be worn at school at all times.
Nail polish is never allowed.
A watch and / or single stud / sleeper earrings are the only jewellery permitted.
Studs or sleepers must be gold or silver in colour
SCHOOL UNIFORM
SUMMER
Girls
Boys
Cotton Check dress
Dark green rugger shorts
Black school shoes (not sneakers)
Mint green short sleeve Midford shirt
OR Brown sandals
Black school shoes (not sneakers)
Short green striped socks
OR Brown sandals
Green school tracksuit top
Short green striped socks
Green school hat
Green school tracksuit top
Green school hat
WINTER
Girls
Boys
Winter tartan pinafore
Grey winter trousers (optional)
Mint green Midford long sleeve shirt
OR Rugger shorts
Short green striped socks
Mint green long sleeve Midford shirt
OR green tights
Short green striped socks
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In winter, students participating in any public performance will be required to wear
the following:
Girls
Green tights.
Boys
Long grey winter trousers.
SPORT UNIFORM
GIRLS & BOYS
Faction shirt
Dark green knit shirt
Black Quick Dry shorts
WHITE sandshoes or joggers, including laces (NOT BOOTS)
Short white striped socks
Green school tracksuit
Green school hat – PLEASE NOTE that a school hat is required throughout
the year.
OTHER ITEMS
Tracksuit – dark green colour. A tracksuit is not compulsory, however, if
one is worn, then it must be the school tracksuit. NO OTHER IS PERMITTED.
SCHOOL BAG
Children are required to use the Francis Jordan Catholc School school bag, which
can only be purchased through the school.
VARIATIONS
1.
Some people are not able to wear wool next to bare skin. For this reason the
tracksuit top may be worn with the summer uniform.
2.
IF IT IS VERY COLD, THE SCHOOL TRACKSUIT TOP MAY BE WORN WITH THE
WINTER UNIFORM PROVIDED A SCHOOL JUMPER IS WORN UNDERNEATH IT.
3.
The school tracksuit top may be worn with the summer uniform without the
jumper underneath.
4.
The Rain Jacket sold by the Uniform Shop is the only rain jacket to be worn as
part of the school uniform. It must not be worn as a substitute for the school
jumper or tracksuit. It can be worn to and from school and at recess or lunch
but not during class.
Where students do not abide by the requirements of the school uniform, a letter
will be sent to parents, pointing out the area to be rectified. This includes students
requiring haircuts. Parents will be asked to acknowledge receipt of the letter and
that action will be taken to attend to the situation.
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PROJECT COMPASSION – AN AMAZING COMMUNITY EFFORT
A huge THANK YOU to the many families who supported this fundraising effort. The generosity
of the Francis Jordan Catholic school community never ceases to amaze! This year the final
total was a staggering $3,317.45. This money will be spent by Caritas Australia to support
the needy in Third World Countries such as Sudan.
FIRST RECONCILIATION PARENT INFORMATION SESSION
Tonight (Wednesday April 30) or Wednesday May 7, there will be a Reconciliation Parent Information evening at 7.00pm in the Saint Simon Peter Church. If your child is in Year 3 and is
making their First Reconciliation this year, at least one parent must be in attendance. Parents
may attend either meeting.
FIRST COMMUNION ENROLMENT WEEKEND
This is a message for parents of students in Year 4 who wish to have their child receive First Communion through the St Simon Peter parish this year. The Communion Enquiry weekend occurred
on April 5 and April 6. If you were not able to attend a Mass to collect the enrolment information,
please contact the Parish directly on 9300 – 4885. A reminder that enrolment for First Communion
occurs at St Simon Peter parish centre on Saturday May 10 between 1.00pm and 4.00pm.
DATES FOR THE DIARY
Friday May 2 –
Jaricot Day liturgy in the Sue Groves Hall commencing at 8.30am.
Friday May 9 –
Mothers Day liturgy and Morning Tea – commencing in the Sue Groves Hall
at 8.30am.
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A reminder to families with CHILDREN WHO WILL BE RECEIVING THE SACRAMENT OF FIRST
RECONCILIATION THIS YEAR
A parent Information meeting will be held on Wednesday 30 April and Wednesday 7 May at 7:00pm.
It is expected that an adult representative attend either of these meetings where you will receive
your child’s Enrolment Forms.
ENROLMENT FOR CANDIDAES FOR FIRST HOLY COMMUNION AND FIRST RECONCILIATION will take place on Saturday 10 May
Parish Centre 1:00pm – 4:00pm Please bring all relevant documents and levy.
Any queries contact Fran [email protected]
PARISH PRIEST REFERENCE FORMS Please note times Parish Priest is available to sign forms. Tuesday, Wednesday and
Friday after the morning Mass at 9.00 am and on Thursdays at 9.30 am.
BIRTHDAYS
Congratulations to the following students who will be celebrating their
birthdays this week :
Hope Vrbasso KA, George Diable PPG, Casey Cheung 2G,
Ethan Gallagher 5G, Madison Eichstadt 2W, Lucy Prior 5G,
Chloe Watts 6G, Kiera Watts 6W, Sophie Connolly 1W,
Daniel Ward 4G.
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KINDY A TEDDY BEARS PICNIC
Please join us for a Teddy Bear’s Picnic and help support Perth Zoo.
WHEN:
Friday 9 May
TIME:
WHERE:
9.30am
Burns Beach Foreshore Playground
COST:
A GOLD coin donation
There will be lots of fun to be had with Face Painting, Teddy Bear Craft and Yummy Picnic Goodies.
To help raise funds for the Perth Zoo this is a registered Teddy Bear’s Picnic and will be a gold coin donation.
If anyone else would like to assist Grace and Tammy with the organisation , we would be very grateful.
Grace:
[email protected] or 0402 023 369
Tammy:
[email protected] or 0406 359 666
Canteen News
PLEASE NOTE:WINTER MENUS HAVE BEEN SENT HOME FOR TERM 2
VOLUNTEERS for 5/5; 6/5; 20/5; 3/6; 9/6; 1/7; 2/7 - PLEASE.
REMINDER: PLEASE order you Sushi on Thursdays for Friday lunch.
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Medical News
WHAT IS TYPE 1 DIABETES?
Type 1 diabetes occurs when the pancreas is unable to make enough insulin. Insulin is a hormone
that acts as a key to let glucose from the food we eat, pass from the blood stream into the cells
to provide energy.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?
In diabetes, glucose stays in the blood, causing the blood glucose level to become abnormally
high. Symptoms may include:
Being very thirsty
Being very tired
Passing lots of urine
Tummy pain
Losing weight
Feeling generally unwell
Being dehydrated
WHAT CAUSES TYPE 1 DIABETES?
Some people carry genes which might make them more likely to get type 1 diabetes. However, it
only develops in these people when something triggers the immune system to destroy the insulinproducing cells in the pancreas. These triggers are thought to be factors in the environment, but
as yet are not well understood.
Type 1 diabetes is treated by:
Lifelong insulin by injection several times a day or via an insulin pump.
Following a healthy eating plan including regular carbohydrate-containing foods.
Being physically active on a regular basis.
Testing blood glucose levels several times a day.
Having regular medical check-ups with the diabetes team that may include a diabetes specialist, diabetes educator, dietician, social worker, and psychologist.
Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed during childhood or young adulthood but can occur at any
age. People with type 1 diabetes need insulin every day for survival, either by injection or insulin
pump.
We currently have 1 child diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at our school. To make it easy to identify this child she wears a small grey badge with a yellow cross sewn to the collars of her clothing.
For more information regarding Diabetes contact ‘Diabetes WA’ - 1300 136 588
Or Princess Margaret Hospital – 08 9340 8880
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Mums Raising Boys
- up to the age of 12 years
However well-prepared mothers are logically, the emotional response to having a boy
is often still, ‘Wow! This is unknown territory.’ It is true that for many mothers, the
idea of raising a son carries its own set of worries.
As the primary female role model in a boy’s life, mothers play an important role in the
development of their son’s identity including their ability to be nurturing. This is turn
affects how they relate to others, particularly to girls and women.
This workshop will discuss:
• The importance of the mother-son relationship
• What boys need from their mums
• Practical ways to improve and maintain a positive and rewarding relationship
WEST LEEERVILLE
22 Southport Street, corner of Cambridge Street
Wednesday 23 July 2014
JOONDALUP
cnr Davidson Tce & Boas Ave
Wednesday 14 May 2014
Time:
Fee:
6.30-9.00pm
$25 per person
Places are
please book
Ph
08 9489 6330
Fax
08 9489 6399
limited so
now on 9489
Address
Post
22 Southport St (cnr Cambridge) West Leederville WA
PO Box 1206, West Leederville, WA 6901
Email
[email protected]
Uniform News
PLEASE NOTE:
Order forms are available from the office, the uniform shop or by
downloading a copy from the school website.
Only orders received with full payment will be processed.
Eftpos and credit card payments have to be made through the School Office.
UNIFORM SHOP OPENING TIMES: THURSDAY AFTERNOONS BETWEEN 2.00-2.40PM ONLY
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P & F Update
Welcome back to school. I hope that all students, teachers had a wonderful Easter
holiday break. I would like to welcome all new families to the school.
Plus a special congratulations to Mr and Mrs Redding on the arrival of
a beautiful little girl - Alice Anne Redding.
As you are aware Mothers’ Day is fast approaching and we will continue with
tradition and have our Mothers’ Day stall.
Both Mrs Foot and Mrs Scullino have been hard at work with the preparations
for the stalls.
The stall will be open all day on Thursday 8 May
and at lunchtime on Friday 9 May.
An early thank you to Mrs Foot, Mrs Scullino and their team of helpers.
PLEASE NOTE: Gifts will range from $2.00—$10.00
Remember School Disco Friday 27 June 2014
Applications for Year 7, 2016 at Prendiville Catholic College are now being processed. Interviews
for new families commenced late in February. Places for Year 7 in 2016 will be offered upon the
completion of interviews - 27 June, 2014. Initially, interviews will be conducted for new Catholic
children, with subsequent interviews granted to other children subject to available places. Siblings of current students do not normally have to attend an interview, however, even if they
have already submitted an interim application, siblings and other applicants need to now submit
a FULL application form urgently, accompanied by a $50 application fee. Please telephone or
visit our College Reception desk and ask for a package. Each year some siblings fail to submit
this full application on time and then have to join an extensive waiting list. Please note that to
date, from new Catholic families and siblings of existing students, we have already received 398
full applications for 204 places.
This does not include new non-Catholic children who have not
yet been invited to submit a full application, so please do not delay in getting your FULL applica-
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LA SALLE COLLEGE, MIDDLE SWAN – MEMORABILIA FOR 60th ANNIVERSARY
La Salle College’s 60 th Anniversary Community Mass and Open Day will be held on Sunday
22 June from 10am to 3pm.
As part of this event the College would like to display significant items of memorabilia
from over the years (photographs, publications, anniversary items,
uniforms of De La Salle College).
If you are able to assist with the use of these items,
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