ST MUNCHIN’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Follow Truth Our Vision St Munchin’s Catholic School aspires to reflect the life and love of Christ for His people. Our Mission In the tradition of Eucharistic sharing, St Munchin’s Catholic School community aims to reflect the life and love of Christ for His people. The school community works together to provide pastoral care for each person and to nurture the development of the whole child. It strives to nurture a positive learning environment where children are empowered and inspired to be inquisitive, innovative and caring. Dates to Remember Week 1 Thursday 24 July Performing Arts Festival Opening Mass Friday 25 Whole School Mass – 9.00am Week 2 Bishop’s Literacy Test Week-Years 3 & 5 Monday 28 July Performing Arts Festival – Bible Reading Tuesday 29 July First Eucharist Parent Information Evening – 6.30pm Parish Centre Thursday 31 July Interschool Cross Country Friday 1 August PPM Farm Excursion Week 3 Tuesday 5 August Book Fair & Learning Journey Friday 8 August Feast of Mary McKillop Year 5 Mass – 9.00am Week 4 Tuesday 12 August Performing Arts Festival - Choir Friday 15 August Feast of the Assumption Whole School Mass – 9.00am Year 2 Assembly – 2.20pm Sunday 17 August Community Mass – Parish Anniversary Week 5 Book Week Tuesday 19 August Performing Arts Festival – Choir Friday 22 August Book Week Dress Up Day – Parade 9.00am Sunday 24 August First Eucharist Mass – 11.00am Week 6 Wednesday 27 August PP Excursion - Zoo Friday 29 August Performing Arts Festival – Speech (Solo & Duo) Year 6 Mass – 9.00am Year 3 Assembly – 2.20pm Week 7 Wednesday 3 September Faction Field Athletics Carnival Friday 5 September Fathers’ Day Breakfast & Faction Athletics Carnival Week 8 Monday 8 September Salaka Drums Incursion Tuesday 9 September PP Fathers’ Day Morning Friday 12 September Pre-Primary Assembly Week 9 Friday 19 September Grandparents’ Mass & Morning Tea Commitment Mass for First Penance – 6.00pm Week 10 Thursday 25 September – STUDENTS’ LAST DAY Term 3 Week 8 th Thursday, 11 September 2014 The Prayer for Today Just for today, help me, God, to remember that my life is a gift, that my health is a blessing, that this new day is filled with awesome potential, that I have the capacity to bring something wholly new and unique and good into this world. Just for today, help me, God, to remember to be kind and patient to the people who love me, and to those who work with me too. Teach me to see all the beauty that I so often ignore, and to listen to the silent longing of my own soul. Just for today, help me, God, to remember You. Let this be a good day, full of joy and love because I made it so. Amen Adapted from http://www.prayers-for-special-help.com/prayer-fortoday.html#sthash.WUyxEpTj.dpuf Dear Parents/Guardians and Friends St Munchin’s Athletics Carnival held last week was very much a community event which highlighted the collaboration which exists in our school community. I would firstly like to thank Mr Luke Marino for organising his first carnival and for doing so exceptionally well. Congratulations to the sports captains, and the students for participating and supporting their team mates with enthusiasm and positive attitudes. Thank you also to all staff who carried out various tasks and duties to ensure the carnival progressed smoothly. Without the hard work of the P& F and community members in preparing morning tea, lunch and refreshments the energy levels would certainly have waved throughout the day. It was very pleasing to note the number of supporters who came along to encourage the students and factions and for assisting with allocated roles such as place judges etc. An event such as this would not be possible without team work and community spirit. Well done to everyone. We are truly blessed! On Friday the 19th of September we cordially invite our grandparents to a special mass at 9am in the Church followed by morning tea in the Parish Hall. We acknowledge the work of grandparents as extended family members who have great input in the everyday lives of our families. To assist with catering, please rsvp to 9234 7555 or email [email protected] or use the RSVP slip at the end of the newsletter. St Munchin’s Catholic School  PO Box 172 Gosnells 6990  www.stmunchins.wa.edu.au Urgent Notice Concerning Pre-Kindergarten (3 yr. old) Programme at St Munchin’s Many of you will be aware that St Munchin’s School commenced a Pre Kindy program in 2012. The program began with 20 students and was held over two days. In 2013 the enrolments dropped to 12. In 2014 we started with 6 students in first semester and by the end of second semester will only have 12 students. Pre-Kindy students can attend from the day they turn 3 years of age. The program me is organised by a fully qualified early learning teacher which is very different to the program run by day care. Since the programme is fully funded by the school and government funding does not apply, enrolment numbers must be a minimum of 12 at the beginning of the year for the program to cover the cost of the teacher and teacher assistant and general running costs. The cost at present is $75 per day per student. Enrolments for 2015 at this stage stand at 4. This number is not sufficient to continue the programme. The school must make a decision by the end of November 2014 as to whether the program will continue in 2015. Therefore I urge parents, guardians and community members to consider enrolling your 3yr old in the program by completing an enrolment form obtainable from the office and by spreading the word in the community of the availability of the program if the interest exists. I am very happy to meet with parents/guardians to provide further information or alternately an information booklet can be obtained from the school office. This will assist the school with the decision on whether we proceed with 3yr old pre-kindy in 2015 or not run the program until numbers warrant in the future. ACROD Parking Parking for people with disability is provided at various locations throughout the school. These locations are clearly signposted with the blue ACROD symbol and appropriate upright signage. Only vehicles displaying a current registered ACROD permit are entitled to park in these bays. If you do not have an ACROD permit PLEASE DO NOT park in these bays. Fines apply for vehicles who are not displaying a current ACROD permit and will be issued by the ranger. Out of School Care – Vacation Care Program St Munchin’s OSHC will be open during the school holidays. Should you wish to use the Centre for your child/ren it is important that you make bookings for the chosen days. A copy of the Vacation Care Program is available at the office. Bookings can be made by calling 9234 7511 or email [email protected] Principal’s Long Service Leave I will be on leave from Monday 22nd September until 7th November returning to work on the 10th November. In my absence Mr Musitano will fill the role of Short Term Principal ably assisted by Miss Harrison. Have a great week everyone! Kind regards Rob Romeo Principal Community Celebrations 19th September 2014 Whole School Mass for Grandparents 20th or 21st September 2014 Enrolment Mass for children in Year Three wishing to enrol in the Parish Sacrament of Penance Photos of the beautiful celebration for First Holy Communion are available for viewing and purchase in the school office. If your child is in a photo with you and your family or in an individual photo you can buy the picture in the album for 50c each. If you would like the photo electronically please send in a thumb drive and we will organise saving these photos to your thumb drive. Please allow a couple of days for thumb drives to be returned. Accessing www.stmunchins.wa.edu.au and the ‘My Internet’ Desktop and ‘My Classes’ pages from home……….. Guessing Jars ???? Come and guess how many jellybeans or loom bands there are in the jars. The items will be in the 4W classroom. You have until 9am Friday morning to get your guesses in. Guesses will cost 50c each. What does it weigh? Come and guess the weight of the block of chocolate in Miss Skeffington’s classroom. You have until 9am Friday morning to get your guesses in. Guesses will cost 50c each. Pi In maths, when we talk about Pi it is not this pie  But this Pi Computers have calculated PI to beyond 2.5 trillion decimal places but mathematicians know it will never end. How many decimal places can you recite Pi to? See Miss Skeffington when you are ready to dazzle her with your memory! You will have til lunch time on Friday. Which teacher is Average (in height)? Collect a sheet from outside Miss Skeffington’s classroom and work out which teacher/s are average in height. Completed sheets need to be handed in Friday morning. All winners will be announced at this week’s assembly. Miss Skeffington  School Sores There has been a report of a child with School Sores in the school, and your child may have come into contact with this infection. Children who contract School Sores often have the symptoms of itchy pustules and scabs. If a child becomes infected please see a doctor for antiobiotic treatment and stay away from school for 24 hours after antibiotic treatment has commenced. Lesions on exposed skin surfaces should be covered with a waterproof dressing.  Group Photos from Academy Photography Academy Photography has a display of the following group photos in the office. The photos cost $15 each and order forms / envelopes are available at the office for your convenience.      Year 6 Graduation / Year 6s  School Pride Team  Choir Environment Team  Art Team  Pastoral Care Team Sports Captains  Football  Interschool Swimming Netball A  Netball B  Soccer Library Team  Gardening Team  IT Team  ………………….............................................................................Click on the link from the St Munchin’s home page OR Go to www.stmunchins.wa.edu.au/myinternet>Student Username>Password 2014 House Athletics Carnival What a fantastic day we all had last week. We were blessed with beautiful weather for the carnival. The atmosphere was also supported with great music and commentary and the community spirit was awesome. Thank you to all! Limerick: 960 Carmody: 1008 Clarke: 1121 Canning: 843 Congratulations to Clarke House in winning this year’s Athletics Carnival! Year 4 Champion Boy: Year 4 Runner Up Boy: Year 4 Champion Girl: Year 4 Runner Up Girl: Christian Wilson Ashton McGowan Presila Lamwaka Emily Moore Year 5 Champion Boy: Year 5 Runner Up Boy: Year 5 Champion Girl: Year 5 Runner Up Girl: Haiden Rangitoheriri Darcy Murray Sienna Praed Holly Blake Year 6 Champion Boy: Year 6 Runner Up Boy: Year 6 Champion Girl: Year 6 Runner Up Girl: Ryan Mitchell Lochlen Lister Richelle Morales Rhian McCully Mr Marino, Phys.Ed.Teacher  Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Buckets for Jesus Mission Funds raised will help to give a family a home in the Philippines. Spring Roll Drive Shoe Boxes for Jesus $10 for 12 authentic Vietnamese pork rolls Boys / Girls Ages: 2-4 yrs, 5-9 yrs, 10-12 yrs Frozen fresh ready to cook! Fill shoe box with goodies and love Pay on ordering (after all masses) Return to the Parish Office or Church Delivery week ending 4th / 5th October by the week ending 11th / 12th October. Shoe Box Suggestions are available from the school office Enquiries to Silvana on 0447 990 038 or Parish Office on 9398 2331 I would like to order __________ spring rolls. Payment of $ _________ is enclosed. Family name: ______________________________ Contact No. ______________________________ ............................................................................................................................................................................ __________________________ will be attending the Grandparents’ Mass & Morning Tea. Family name: ______________________ Contact No. ______________________ ......................................................................................................................................  St Munchin’s School Office: 9234 7555  Out of School Care: 9234 7511   PPM: 9234 7515  PPW: 9234 7516  Canteen: 9234 7510  Kindergarten: 9234 7517 