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St. Columba’s School Bayswater
32 Roberts Street, Bayswater Phone: (08)9208 2700
PO Box 61, Bayswater WA 6933
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.saintcolumbas.com.au
Fax: (08)9370 3985
23 October, 2014
Term 4, Issue 32
Newsletter
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St. Columba’s School Core Values based on the values of the Sisters of Mercy, our founders.
MERCY
JUSTICE
SERVICE
COMPASSION
EXCELLENCE
St Columba’s Swimming Squad
MERCY VALUE FOR 2014 IS COMPASSION
Keynote and Workshop with
David Price OBE
At St. Columba’s Primary we believe that Compassion is a core value that encourages children to
develop awareness and respond to the needs of other.
From the Principal’s Desk
Dear Parents, Caregivers and Students,
IMPORTANT DATES*
THURSDAY 23rd
OCTOBER
General Assembly—
Junior
FRIDAY 24th OCTOBER
Parish Mass
Years 5, 2W & 2G
I would like to extend a big and sincere ‘thank you’ to all who diligently read the
newsletter and make a dedicated effort to comply with all requests. Please
ensure that you check the newsletter and school website frequently to keep
abreast of all school information and updates. This week you will notice that
two extra assemblies have been added to the term planner.
The Kiss and Drive has operated much more efficiently this week with only a
couple of people forgetting that they need to keep moving. Displaying your
family name on your visor makes it easy and quick to identify students and call
them, thus increasing the efficiency of collecting them. Thank you for your
continued support and co-operation.
Team Games Day
Years 3—6
This weekend we celebrate our last Parish and School Community Mass for
2014 on Sunday 26th October commencing at 9.30am and we look forward to
seeing everyone there.
TUESDAY 28th OCTOBER
Finance Committee
Meeting
Board Meeting
P & F Meeting
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Be Allergy Aware!
Families are reminded that St. Columba’s is an Allergy-friendly school.
Please DO NOT bring nuts or nut by-products onto the school grounds.
Some of the foods to avoid are Muesli Bars with peanuts, Nutella
products, peanut butter and any other foods containing traces of nuts.
Parish Priest: Fr Minh-Thuy
Almondbury Street, Bayswater
Phone: (08)9271 1414
[email protected]
Parish Mass Times
Weekdays: 9.00 a.m.
Saturday—Vigil Mass 6.00 p.m.
Sunday—Mass 7.30 a.m. and 9.30 a.m.
Parish Youth Mass—Last Saturday of each
month.
Term 1 Dates: Mon 3 Feb—Fri 11 Apr
School Times:
Recess:
Lunch:
8.30 a.m.—3.00 p.m.
10.40 a.m.—11.00 a.m.
1.00 p.m.—1.40 p.m.
*PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITE PLANNER FOR REGULAR UPDATES TO THE CALENDAR
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From the Principal’s Desk (continued)
Reflection
God of Love and
Mercy
Bless our school, our
parish and
community as we
aspire to walk in the
footsteps of
Catherine McAuley.
We ask for your help
to live by the Mercy
values that we hold
dear.
Holy Spirit, we ask
you to guide us
to act more justly
to strive for
excellence
to be generous in
your service
to show compassion
and to be examples
of your mercy
Guided by St
Columba, let us grow
in faith
seek wisdom and live
in peace.
St Columba, pray for
us
Catherine McAuley,
pray for us
Amen
Term 4 is here and Christmas time is fast approaching. The Christmas season
is a time when families come together to celebrate and to share. Unfortunately, there are some families in our local community who don’t have the
opportunity to experience a Christmas where there are presents under the
Christmas tree and food on the table. This year, we are once again participating in the St Vincent de Paul Society’s Christmas Appeal in the hope of
providing some happiness and enjoyment at Christmas. Each class will collect
a hamper of Christmas goodies for a family who lives in our local area and
who has contacted the St Vincent de Paul Society recently. We know you will
support this appeal, which concludes on Monday 17th November, with your
usual spirit of generosity and compassion.
A Reminder to parents that if your child is not returning to St Columba’s in
2015 please notify the school in writing as soon as possible.
We are seeking any donations towards our ‘Dress Up’ collection. The ‘Dressups’ are used by the children at recess and lunchtimes in the junior play areas. These can include scarves, hats, belts or work uniforms. Donations can
be dropped off to Mrs Gillians in Year 1 White
May you have a blessed week with many special moments.
“Each day offers us the gift of being a special occasion if we can simply learn
that as well giving, it is blessed to receive with grace and a grateful
heart.” (Sarah Ban Breathnach)
God Bless
Megan Dwyer
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New Flip Lid Lunchboxes
Open up Flip Lid for sandwich and snack compartments…..Flip it over and open it up again for fruit, drink
and more snacks! It’s the easy way to pack and preserve lunches with a wide variety of healthy foods for
the whole family. Includes custom drink bottle.
This funky new ‘Flip Lid’ lunchbox can be purchased from the office for $24.95.
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Out of School Hours Care (OSHC)
Please direct all enquiries relating to OSHC to our OSHC Supervisor - Rebecca Shaw on 9208 2723 or email
[email protected]
P & F News
Dear Parents,
Don’t miss out on getting that extra special toy for your child for Christmas! The toy catalogues were sent out last term and
went home with the Year 1’s, Pre-primary, Kindy & Pre-Kindy classes. If you missed it and want to place an order simply go
online to www.chalk.com.au or www.parentdirect.com.au and place your order.
Don’t forget to put St Columba’s as your nominated school.
By ordering from any of these catalogues you are helping the school.
For every dollar you spend, 20 cents will be donated back to the school.
Please complete your order online by
Friday 24th October, 2014.
Yours sincerely
Anne Day
P&F Representative
P.S: Any questions or problems please email me:
[email protected]
School Banking
School Banking is conducted in the canteen area between 8.00am and 9.00am every Tuesday.
Please feel free to call the volunteer school banking coordinator, Chris Cornish, on 0409 998 330 should you have
any questions.
Uniform Shop News
The uniform shop is open every Friday, 8.45am to 9.30am
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P & F News (Cont’d)
Expressions of interest for
St Columba’s to join the Garage Sale Trail 2014
Saturday the 25th of October
Garage Sale Trail is a national program that’s about sustainability, community, commerce and fun!
Communities around Australia hold garage sales on the same day to promote reuse, reduce waste to landfill, enable new neighbourly connections, provide a platform for fundraising, inspire creativity and stimulate local economies.
Now in its fourth year, Garage Sale Trail is a not-for-profit mission that works hand in hand with government to
inspire social and environmental change.
This year’s event will be will be the biggest community and sustainability event Australia has ever seen!
Last year’s event resulted in 1.5 million items listed for reuse (that’s an average of 8 shopping trollies redistributed
per sale), and over 230,000 new community connections (13 new connections per participant).
Garage Sale Trail is for buyers, sellers, makers and creators. Absolutely everyone can get involved.
We are seeking expressions of interest to make this a great family day and market bazaar.
If you have a business, coffee van, sell Enjo, Tupperware, wish to set up a cake stall, have used books, have new
books,
Crafts, plants, massage, clothes, household bric-a-brac or maybe want to set up a stall to raise money for a sport
club.
Contact Fran – [email protected]
No later than Monday 22 September
Let the spring clean begin.
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Social Worker News
Here’s more from Michael Grose for families in our community
with younger children
www.parentingideas.com
Here is a post from the Parenting Ideas blog site...it helps remind us of the joys of parenthood
and the gains we make as people when we take on this awesome role in life!
Parenting can feel unrewarding at times, but sometimes, all we need is a reminder as to why it
isn't. Just recently, I was rushing around getting my three kids ready for the school run. It was the
first day back for my older girls and I was feeling really stressed. As I strapped my 3-year-old into
the car, she said to me, "I love you." I immediately smiled. I looked her in the eyes and thought, "I
may be so stressed right now, but I really love my kids!" It's touching moments like these that often remind us that there's so much more to parenting than just the tiring, stressful aspects of it.
Here are the 10 reminders of why parenting is rewarding:
1. You watch your children grow up
Being the mother of a 3, 5 and 7-year-old – I have watched my girls grow from little babies who
always depended on me to independent children. I have seen the hairs on their heads lengthen,
their bodies getting heavier and taller, and watched in awe as they reached developmental milestones. Knowing that this growing process will only continue brings a smile to my face.
2. You guide them through new experiences
I remember the first time my husband and I took our eldest daughter roller skating. We taught her
how to balance, how to move, and just had fun with her along the way. She struggled at first, but
after doing several laps of the rink, her confidence grew and she really enjoyed it. Remembering
the enthusiasm in her face and her excitement at trying something new – makes me feel so happy knowing that I'm able to share those new moments with my children.
3. You share in their successes
My 5-year-old has never been particularly interested in reading or writing. She's a very active
child – more easily entertained by monkey bars and slides. But this year, I've been making more
of an effort to encourage her reading and writing. I've been taking her to the library more often
and spending extra time writing with her. She now grabs books off the shelves at home and
proudly reads them to me. Last month, she received a merit certificate for her wonderful improvement in writing. I felt so incredibly proud. Seeing her stand up on stage next to her classmates,
her face beaming – reminded me that I helped her achieve that. That it was a celebration for both
of us.
4. They make you laugh and smile
During the last school term, I was rushing the kids to their different schools. After the first dropoff, I was stressing out that my other daughter would be late. As I drove, Frozen's Let It Go was
playing on our car stereo. My two youngest girls were completely immersed in the music and
were singing at the top of their lungs. I looked into the rear-view mirror and couldn't stop laughing. It was only 8.30am in the morning and my kids had already put a massive smile on my face.
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5. They give you hugs and kisses
A few months ago, our kids were in bed and I was telling my husband about the horrible day that I'd had.
That's when I heard the sound of a door opening. Our 7-year-old daughter came out of her room and
asked, "Are you okay, Mum? I heard you crying and I wanted to give you a hug." She then put her arms
around me. Then I heard another voice. It was our 5-year-old daughter, "Are you okay, Mum? I want to
give you a hug too!" I held on to my children tightly and was so grateful to have them in my arms. My kids
may not be able to solve all my problems for me, but their hugs and kisses remind me that things will be
okay.
6. They follow your example
When I see my kids put into practise what I've taught them, it reminds me that what I'm doing as a parent
is worth it. When I see my kids say 'please' and 'thank you' without asking, I'm reminded that valuing manners is worthwhile. When I see them be kind and loving to others, I know my husband and I are setting a
good example for them.
7. They make you feel loved and important
As repetitive as parenting can be at times, it's rewarding knowing that someone depends on you. That
someone values and appreciates what you do for them. My eldest daughter often writes me notes that
say, "Thank you for everything you do for me, Mum. I love you." Those notes remind me that what I'm doing as a parent matters.
8. They remind you what's really important in life
It's not easy juggling the responsibilities of being a parent, as well as other responsibilities like doing the
housework and paying the bills. But when I'm in the middle of a task, I try my best to shift my focus to my
children. It's not always easy, but I do the best I can. Seeing their faces light up when I say, "I'll do these
dishes after I read you a book" reminds me that being there for your loved ones is sometimes more important.
9. They make you a better person
Before my kids, I had a horrendous diet, struggled with waking up on time and was far from organised. But
I eat much healthier and do exercise now. I even visit the dentist regularly. I want to show my kids that I
practise what I preach. I've also learned how to be more empathetic, patient, and how to love unconditionally. Every challenge I have ever faced as a mum has made me a better person for it.
10. They remind you that one person can make a big difference to someone's life
Becoming a mother has really changed my life. It's transformed my world, my way of thinking and my ability to love another person. And by loving my three children, I have seen the immense impact you can have
on just one person's life. This reminds me why it's so important to be kind to each other, to support each
other, to love each other. You never know how much your kindness could really change a person's life for
the better.
Jennifer Maughan
School Social Worker
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 9208 2704
St Columba’s Catholic Primary School
32 Roberts Road Bayswater WA 6053
Email: [email protected]
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Canteen News
Week 3 Term 4 Roster
A huge thank you to all of the Parents
who have offered to help in the canteen
this year. It is greatly appreciated!
Monday
Amy Gardiner
27/10/14
We are trying to complete the Canteen
Roster for 2014. If you can help for a
morning, or just an hour, please contact
the office [email protected]
Wednesday
HELP NEEDED
29/10/14
Friday
HELP NEEDED
31/10/14
Thank you.
SHERYL MILONAS
Happy Birthday!
Isabella Fernandez
Kindy Green
Danie Abel
Year 5
Sienna Van Maanen
Year 1W
Maximillian Orsi
Year 2W
Christopher Pincus
Year 4
Lucas Hancock
Year 1W
Benjamin Shah
Year 5
Alyssa Moore
Year 6
Pastoral Care Raffle
Kindy Green
Term rosters are placed on the
classroom door and printed in
the weekly newsletter for you
to check when your child/
children are due to donate the
prize (one prize donated per
child a year) for their class. The
idea is to provide a small gift
(eg book, puzzle, pencils etc) to
the value of $5.
The child rostered to donate a
prize is required to hand the
prize to the class teacher on
the morning.
Tickets are 20c each, with a
maximum of 3 tickets.
Your
participation
and
continued support is greatly
appreciated.
Kindy White
Week 3
(31/10/14)
And
Week 4
(7/11/14)
Week 3 Gabrielle Van Maanen
Week 4 Max Gardiner
PP Green
Week 3 Lachlan Harris
Week 4 Amber Nguyen
PP White
Week 3 Christian Campbell
Week 4 Emily Thoms
Year 1 Green
Week 3 Addison Markovic
Week 4 Roman Kaless
Year 1 White
Week 3 Piper Anderson
Week 4 Archie Jarvis
Year 2 Green
Week 3 Selene Seneviratne
Week 4 Riley Longson
Tear 2 White
Week 3 Sophie Klass
Week 4 Carter Robertson
Year 3
Week 3 Hannah Doyle
Week 4 Sebastian Car
Year 4
Week 3 Ella Shanahan
Week 4 Timira Ratnasekara
Year 5
Week 3 Mateo Clark
Week 4 Ivy Fuentes
Year 6
Charlotte Pitter
PK Green
Week 3 Amelia Brajevic
Week 4 Piers Christensen
***************Book Raffle***************
Wishing a very happy
birthday to:
Week 3 Evelyn Vanderklau
Week 4 Bailey Seal
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