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St Mary’s Catholic Primary
School, Ascot Vale
Newsletter
74 Roseberry Street
Ascot Vale VIC 3032
------ST MARY’S
P: 03 9370 1194
CELEBRATES ONE HUNDRED AND ONE
F: 03 9370 1068
YEARS
E: [email protected]
13th February 2015
W: www.smascotvale.catholic.edu.au
Parish Priest: Fr Justin Ford
123 St Leonards Road
Ascot Vale VIC 3032
P: 03 9370 6688
F: 03 9370 9112
E: [email protected]
Upcoming Events
2015
Wondering what these figures on the fence are for? A family discussion?
TONIGHT FRIDAY 13th
February
Welcome to 2015 Picnic in
the School Yard (BYO
EVERYTHING)
SUNDAY, 15th Feb
To all in our School Community,
Week Three was a week that reminded us the 2015 School Year has definitely recommenced, with
many diverse activities throughout the five days, culminating with our Welcome Picnic in the School
yard this evening (and what “surprises” will the weather bring).
On Monday our Community Booklet was sent home. For those families who did not receive a copy, it
is available on the school website through the following link.
http://www.smascotvale.catholic.edu.au/school-community/community-booklet/our-st-maryscommunity-booklet.pdf The response to date has been very pleasing, with many parents volunteering
to participate in the various groups that are part of our school life here at St Mary’s. Thus we are very
appreciative of this positive support for our school and the willingness of so many to be involved in the
diverse opportunities that allow all to participate in community happenings, whether it be fundraising,
- assisting in the classroom learning, - as a class representative or supporting those in the community
in need. As we all know, children like to see their parents keenly participating in what the children so
quickly define as “their school.”
Tuesday and Wednesday evening were Information Nights for our Year Five and Six Level and our
Foundation Level. This was an initiative of the staff as an alternative to the Learning Conversations
that our Year One – Four classes have next Monday and Tuesday. Both Information Evenings were
well attended, with positive feedback being received. Presented at this evening was the document,
“Procedures Manual to enhance Learning.” Unfortunately there is an error in the Booklet (p22)
where it states that it is a Concert Year. As we all know our next School Concert is not until 2016. The
correct booklet is on the school website http://www.smascotvale.catholic.edu.au/teaching-andlearning/procedures-manual-to-enhance-learning.pdf
Wednesday morning and over fifty children gathered at the Essendon baths to participate in the trials
for the 2015 Swimming Team. In congratulating all who participated, we acknowledge especially the
contribution of Andrew Hook and Michael Dwyer for their commitment to giving the children of St
Mary’s this opportunity to enjoy being part of a competitive swimming team. Each year we seem to
have more and more children wanting to represent St Mary’s as the District Swimming Carnival.
Thursday’s Mass was the Opening of the School Year Mass. Unfortunately I was absent in Rotorua (NZ)
attending a funeral, but from discussions with children, staff and Father Justin, the Mass was one that
reflected the importance of our faith.. Prepared by Teresa Mercuri and 5NT this Mass was significant
for asking God to bless this year. As Joshua said in the Mass introduction, “We praise God and give
thanks for all the wonderful gifts that He gives to us. We know that nothing can be without Him. We
ask Jesus to be with us and to guide us always.” This Sunday is the first of our Sunday Family Masses.
At this Mass our student leaders will be presented to the Parish Community. We look forward to an
equally celebratory occasion.
I look forward to seeing many of you at tonight’s Welcome
Picnic.
Best wishes
Enjoy St Valentine’s Day
Graham
Parish Mass student leaders
and the school choir.
10 30 a.m.
MONDAY, 16th Feb
Year Six Incursion
Learning Conversations
(Year One, Two, Three,
Four) 4.00 – 7.00 p.m.
TUESDAY, 17th Feb
Learning Conversations
(Year One, Two, Three,
Four) 4.00 – 7.00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, 18th Feb
ASH WEDNESDAY MASS
(11.45 A.M.)
Parents and Friends (7.00
p.m.)
THURSDAY, 19th Feb
Fathers’ Association
Bowling Evening. MOONEE
PONDS Bowling Club 97.00
P.M.)
WEDNESDAY, 25th Feb
District Swimming
Carnival. Queens Park
Swimming Pool
MONDAY, 2ND March
Year Two Incursion
TUESDAY, 3rd March
School Improvement
Committee (7.00 p.m.)
Swimming Team 2015
Last Wednesday, over 50 students trialled for the St. Mary's Swim Team at Queen’s Park Pool with everyone swimming
extremely well. It was so pleasing to see so many students attempting the different strokes. Thank you to all who kindly assisted
on the morning. Congratulations and good luck to the following students who qualified for the team and will now compete at the
District Swim Competition at Queen’s Park Pool on Wednesday, 25th February.
4JK
Mia Bishop
Shaye Caddy
Suzie D’Agostini
Amelie Gibson
Max Marinelli
Ben McCarthy
Georgia Miles
Matteo Parissi
Ryan Truong
4AR
Joshua Scerri
Zach Van Hees
5NT
Lily Bateman
Olivia Hug
Lily Lock
5AA
Joseph Lynch
Ryder Rousch
Sebastian Isolani
6JM
Lucy Bray
Lucas Edmonds
Angus Hug
Chloe Perrett
Chloe Sturzaker
Grace Van Hees
6SG
Hannah Byrne
Archer Hoban
Daniel Melican
Olivia Miles
Zac Overman
2
District
Swimming
Carnival –
Wednesday 25th
February @
Queens Park
Pool
PLEASE NOTE FOUNDATION 2016.
For those families wishing to enrol for Foundation year 2016, please read
the St Mary’s Enrolment Policy available on the School Website and if you meet the criteria, download an enrolment
form. At present places are only available for children who have been baptised Catholic and reside in St Mary’s
Parish. Other applications are placed on a waiting list.
Please note for future planning that the NAPLAN Dates for 2015 are at
the conclusion of the 2015 Term One Diary.
STAFF ABSENCE
Judy Keenan
Graham Spence
Term One
Term One, Week Five
Recuperating
University
2015 TERM ONE – WEEK FOUR Monday, 16th February
8.55 a.m.
4.00 – 7.00
p.m.
Tuesday, 17th February
3.45 p.m.
4.00 – 7.00
p.m.
th
Wednesday, 18 February
11 45 a.m.
3.45 p.m.
7.00 p.m.
Thursday,19th February
Friday 20th February
School Assembly
Year Six Incursion
Learning Conversations for Year One, Two Three and Four
Professional Development - Staff Meeting
Learning Conversations for Year One, Two Three and Four
FOUNDATION CHILDREN REST DAY
ASH WEDNESDAY MASS (5AA)
Professional Development - Staff Meeting
Parents and Friends
7.00 p.m.
No School Mass
Fathers’ Association Bowls Night at the Moonee Ponds Bowling
Club
3.00 p.m.
School Assembly (5NT)
2015 TERM ONE – WEEK FIVE
Monday, 23rd February
8.55 a.m.
School Assembly
Tuesday, 24th February
3.45 p.m.
Professional Development - Staff Meeting
3.45 p.m.
District Swimming Carnival (Queens Park Outdoor Pool)
FOUNDATION CHILDREN REST DAY
Professional Development - Staff Meeting
Thursday, 26 February
9.00 a.m.
School Mass (6JM)
Friday 27th February
3.00 p.m.
School Assembly (4AR)
th
Wednesday, 25 February
th
2015 TERM ONE – WEEK SIX
FOUNDATION YEAR COMMENCE FULL TIME
nd
Monday, 2
March
8.55 a.m.
School Assembly
Year Two Incursion
Tuesday, 3 March
3.45 p.m.
7.00 p.m.
Professional Development - Staff Meeting
School Improvement Committee
Wednesday, 4th March
3.45 p.m.
Professional Development - Staff Meeting
Thursday, 5th March
9.00 a.m.
School Mass (6SG)
Friday, 6th March
3.00 p.m.
rd
th
Monday, 9 March
School Assembly (3HW)
LABOUR DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY
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EDUCATION IN FAITH SPHERE
Education in Faith Sphere
As the newly appointed Religious Education Leader, I am honoured and privileged to be in this leadership
position here at St. Mary’s Primary School, Ascot Vale, in 2015.
I look forward to working in partnership with all the staff – and your good selves – to nurture the faith
development of our beautiful children.
You can contact me at: [email protected]
Kind Regards,
Teresa Mercuri
Dear God,
We pray for balance and exchange.
Balance us like trees.
As the roots of a tree shall equal its branches, so must the inner life be equal to the outer life.
And as the leaves shall nourish the roots, so shall the roots give nourishment to the leaves.
Without equality and exchange of nourishment, there can be no growth and no love.
Amen.
(From ‘A Common Prayer’ by Michael Leunig – Australian prophet and cartoonist)
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LEADERSHIP SPHERE
WE CONGRATULATE THE FOLLOWING STUDENT LEADERS FOR 2015
SCHOOL CAPTAINS
Angus Hug
CAPTAIN
Sachi Debski
CAPTAIN
Alex Scott
VICE CAPTAIN
Lucy Bray
VICE CAPTAIN
Liam Bui
VICE CAPTAIN
Matilda Appleby
VICE CAPTAIN
Adam Bainbridge
VICE CAPTAIN
Olivia Miles
VICE CAPTAIN
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL
Owen Harris, Sebastian McKerrow, Jake Muir, Timothy Nguyen
GREEN CAPTAINS
VICE CAPTAINS
Chloe Sturzaker
Daniel Melican
Olivia Johnson
Archer Hoban
GOLD CAPTAINS
VICE CAPTAINS
Hannah Byrne
Liam Filippidis
Isabel Grundy
Harry Myers
BLUE CAPTAINS
VICE CAPTAINS
Grace Van Hees
Zac Overman
Sam Doyle
Nick Giarrizzo
RED CAPTAINS
VICE CAPTAINS
Chloe Perrett
Will Havers
Sara Catania
Elijah Gomes
SOCIAL JUSTICE CAPTAINS 2015
Isabella Waid, Sara Regan, Akot Akot, Georgia Cariaga
ASSEMBLY CAPTAINS 2015
Tully Caddy, David Giurdanella, Lucas Edmonds, Lorena Mosbey, Isaac Abrham, Alyssa Denness, Angela
Vo
ENVIRONMENTAL CAPTAINS 2015
Melina Palamara, Alex Hamilton, Madeleine Piscopo.
LIBRARY CAPTAINS 2015
Mia Cattanach, Tien Nguyen, Stanley Nguyen
CHURCH CAPTAINS 2015
Patrick Hewat, Teresa Pham, Tara Failla, Bianca Palamara
ICT CAPTAINS 2015
Xavier Hughes, Jackson Lowrie, Kaelan Grainger, Ernest Chan, Christian Ketsakidis
MUSIC CAPTAINS 2015
Isabella Waid, Anthony Tran
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LEADERSHIP SPHERE
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
This week I attended a professional learning day at the
Catholic Leadership Centre on the updates of the processes in student services for 2015. Attendees were
given a new publication of the CECV Intervention Framework and a booklet of the new referral process for
2015.
The new 2015 referral booklet was unpacked, with reference to the CECV Intervention Framework and
intervention process, privacy policy, access to referral services, factors impacting on the referral process,
referral service provision, and educational needs assessments for students in out of home care. Sandra
Lind
LEARNING AND TEACHING SPHERE
CLASS
FCC
FAV
1JD
1VM
2MB
2KC
3RL
3HW
4JK
4AR
5AA
5NT
6JM
6SG
HEALTH & P.E
P.E Classes don’t begin
until Week 6
Hayley E
Samuel B
Xavier F
Gisele P
Jasmine D
Thomas C
Ryan T
Julia R
Phoebe B
Ned R
No Award due to Year 6
Camp
ITALIAN
Oakley B
Louis I
Alexander S
Ava D
Xavier F
Eliza L
Lachlan G
Jessica P
Matthew P
Vion T
Antonio P
Joshua C
Performing Arts
Seth F
Sara R
Jessica V
Cameron M
Leroy R
Vincent P
Oscar P
Sophia R
Ava C
Bridget S
Monique B
Ryder R
Katelyn S
Tien N
Alyssa D
Lorena M
Library
No Class
No Class
Erica D
Alexandra W
Heidi M
Kiara V
Arek A
Christian K
Georgia M
Riley F
Harper H
Jamie N
Sara C
Isaac A
CHOIR GIG
Looking forward to seeing all members of the choir this Sunday at 10.30a.m. Mass for
our first gig. Choir members will need to arrive a few minutes before Mass to prepare for
singing. See you there, a voce piena, Faye Nardella
STUDENT WELLBEING SPHERE
BOUNCE BACK CORE VALUES
Week 4
This fortnight’s core value: Friendliness
Being friendly and socially responsible, and including others in games and conversations.
Being friendly means being kind and welcoming to others. This means looking in their eyes and
smiling, saying hello and talking to them, finding something funny to laugh about together,
being kind to them and inviting them to join in games and conversations.
ATTENTION PLEASE!
FOUNDATION PARENTS
Have you ANY questions to ask?!
Meet us in the staffroom from 9 – 10 a.m. on any Friday in February!
Enjoy a coffee and “KICK START” your school year with confidence!
Graham Spence, Sandra lind and dot crowley
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Help your kids manage their asthma
Checklist for Parents
Does your child have an up to date Asthma Action Plan (Asthma Care
Plan)?
The Asthma Care/Action Plan tells the school how to manage your child’s
asthma and what to do if their asthma gets worse. This should be updated &
signed by the doctor on an annual basis.
Does your child carry their reliever puffer and spacer with them at
all times? Or is it readily available to their Carers?
Medication needs to be available wherever your child may be (school, child
care, sporting field, home)
Are you and your child aware of their asthma triggers?
Do you take steps to avoid these triggers? Are the Teachers aware of these
triggers?
Do you listen to what your child says?
They will be aware of their asthma symptoms and should be able to tell you
when they need their medication.
Does your child take their asthma medication correctly?
Good technique allows more medication to get into the lungs where it is
needed. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you would like to check your
device technique.
Healthy Children Learn Better
Healthy eating
The food your child eats at school can have a major influence on their eating
habits, growth, energy, concentration levels and ability to learn. When schools and
parents work together to promote healthy eating habits, it can have a life-long
positive impact on children’s growth, development and health.
What parents can do
Breakfast is important Food in the morning helps your child to stay active
and concentrate at school. Be a role model and let your child see you eat breakfast too. A bowl of cereal with
milk and fresh or stewed fruit is a great starter for the whole family.
School lunches: foods and drinks to include
A packed lunch from home is a great way for your
child to learn about healthy food. Stick to fresh, unprocessed foods as much as possible, and water or a tetra
pack of milk (frozen in the warmer months). For a healthy lunchbox, include something from each of the five
food groups, such as: • fresh fruit • washed and cut up raw vegetables • milk, yoghurt or cheese or
alternatives like calcium-fortified soy milk • meat or a meat alternative like chicken strips, a boiled egg or
hummus dip • a grain or cereal food like bread, a roll, fl at bread, fruit bread or crackers (wholegrain or
wholemeal choices are best) • tap water. School lunches – foods and drinks to limit Highly processed,
sugary, fatty and salty foods or drinks should only make up a very small part of your child’s diet. Avoid
confectionery (including chocolate), crisps and sweet drinks in school lunches.
Many supermarkets have products that seem conveniently packed and are marketed for school lunches, but
sweet drinks, biscuits, fruit straps, chips and other products can be high in sugar, salt and fat. Check the
labels carefully as the products are often packaged to appear ‘healthy’.
Finding out more
• search Healthy eating – school lunches and Lunch boxes recipes at www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au
• search School Food Services Policy at www.education.vic.gov.au
• go to www.achievementprogram.healthytogether.vic.gov.au for info on the Achievement Program
• go to heas.healthytogether.vic.gov.au for info on the Healthy Eating Advice
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COMMUNITY
ATTENTION YEAR FIVE AND SIX GIRLS
You may or may not be aware that for the last few
years there has been a group personal training session taking place on Monday’s, straight after school.
Our trainer Campbell, is obviously a qualified PT and has completed all the working with children checks as
per school policy. The sessions are lots of fun and the girls learn about how important exercise is.
Details:
Monday’s after school 3.30 – 4.10 (40 mins)
$10 per child per week paid up front for the term (non-refundable if you miss a week).
Looking to start Monday the 16th of February (so Term 1 will be 6 weeks - $60)
If you would like to enrol your child or have any further information please contact Maryanne
Poursanidis on 0425 759 295 or at [email protected].
SCHOOL FEES 2015.
Accounts for 2015 will be sent out next week. If you wish to have your fees
deducted on a regular basis either by Credit Card or from your Bank Account, please complete the relevant
form at the school office. These forms have to be filled out every year. Ideally regular plans start in
February and finish by November, but this can be varied. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to
ask the office staff.
Thank you.
CANTEEN NEWS
To Staff, Parents & Students,
We hope everyone is enjoying the hot weather as we definitely know the students are in the amount of icy
poles being sold.
We now have the Canteen Roster up on our Canteen door so please come and put your name down as we
still have a lot of Monday’s and Wednesday’s available.
Now available for sale in the Canteen are the Sticky Beaks Reusable lunch bags. They come in blue and
pink for $6.50.
Menu for the Week:
Pasta of the Week:
Available Monday and Friday
Spiral Pasta with a Napoli Sauce served with Parmesan Cheese
Monday:
Pasta
Chicken Schnitzel Roll/Wrap
Wednesday:
Chicken rice Paper Rolls
Chicken/Beef Mamee Noodle Cups
Chicken Schnitzel Roll/Wrap
Friday:
Pasta
Canteen Helpers:
Monday
No One
Wednesday
No One
Friday
Ann Marie Hammon
Please check the School’s website for an updated Canteen Menu. Have a great week, try and keep cool.
Tracey and Maryanne.
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND
Invest in your most precious asset......Your Marriage!
Forget life’s tensions and interruptions and rekindle the closeness, intimacy, love and romance that brought you together.
Recharge your relationship batteries and explore the precious nature of your marriage, allowing you both to share your
feelings, hopes and dreams with each other in ways that normal, daily living tends to inhibit.
There is no group sharing. Couples and a priest present the weekend. It is based around Catholic values but couples of
all faiths are welcome.
2015 Melbourne weekend dates : 17-19 Apr, 19-21 June, 21-23 August and 23-25 Oct
Starts 7 p.m. on Friday. Ends 5 p.m. Sunday. Accommodation and all meals provided.
Information/Bookings: PH: Marianne & Marcel (03) 9733 0997 Email: [email protected] www.wwme.org.au
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St Mary’s Playgroup
We are a small group of mums/dads and bubs who get together for a play and a cuppa in the
school hall every second Friday. It is very casual, social and friendly and we welcome any new
mums/dads or carers and their little ones, who would like to join us.
Next Playgroup date for 2015 – Friday 27th February.
Who:
When:
Any children pre kinder
Fridays Fortnightly
9.00 a.m. – 10.45 a.m.
Where:
School Hall (enter through school reception after gates are locked)
What to bring:
small healthy snack to share
Contact:
Jacquie 0439824778
ST BERNARD’S COLLEGE
41 Rosehill Road, Essendon, 3040.
ENROLMENT APPLICATION
YEAR 7, 2017
ENROLMENT APPLICATION MEETINGS
FAMILY SURNAMES A – L
(New and Current Families)
TUESDAY, 17 MARCH 2015
FAMILY SURNAMES M – Z
(New and Current Families)
WEDNESDAY, 18 MARCH 2015
At 7.30 P.M. in
COLLEGE AUDITORIUM
Application Forms are distributed at these meetings and need to be returned to the College by Wednesday,
15 April 2015.
Application Forms requested after these meetings may be classed as a Late Application
The meeting is for Parents/Guardians only.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION :
Refer to
COLLEGE WEB SITE: www.sbc.vic.edu.au
or Telephone: John Nocci on 9289 1103
ST BERNARD’S COLLEGE SCHOOL TOURS of the College for 2015 are as follows:
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Monday, 9 February
Tuesday, 10 February
•
Monday, 16 February
Thursday, 19 February
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Monday, 23 February
Tuesday, 24 February
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Wednesday, 4 March
Tuesday, 10 March
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Monday, 16 March
Tuesday, 24 March
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Monday, 13 April
Wednesday, 15 April
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Thursday, 30 April
Friday, 1 May
•
Wednesday, 6 May
Friday, 15 May
•
Tuesday, 19 May
Wednesday, 27 May
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Tuesday, 2 June
Wednesday, 3 June
•
Wednesday, 10 June
Monday, 15 June
•
Tuesday, 21 July
Wednesday, 22 July
•
Wednesday, 29 July
Each tour commences at 9.00 a.m. Bookings essential - telephone 9289 1103.
For further information please contact the Registrar on 9289 1103.
Kindest Regards
John Nocci (College Registrar)
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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL ST. MARY’S DADS!
St Mary’s has a very successful Fathers’ Association that has been established to support the school with
various activities and fund raising events.
If you do not currently receive any correspondence from the St Mary's Fathers Association (SMFASS) sign
up now!
You will receive invitations to social events, information about activities at the school, volunteer activities and
other school information/fund raising activities held throughout the year.
By attending the social and fund raising events, you will meet new St Mary’s Dads, develop great friendships
and raise much needed money for St Mary’s.
It’s very easy to sign up – just click the link below.
http://tiny.cc/smfass
Phil Poursanidis – SMFASS President
On behalf of the St Mary’s Fathers Association Committee
St Mary’s Fathers’ Association SMFASS
Annual Barefoot Bowls
Night
Come along and catch up with the Dads at St. Mary’s
Catholic Primary School. New Dads are particularly
welcome and expected to show up, therefore tell the
better half it is compulsory 
WHEN:
Thursday 19th February 2015
TIME:
7.00 to 10.30 p.m. Barefoot Bowls
Includes a BBQ (Sausage Sizzle)
Cold Drinks at Bar prices
Moonee Ponds Bowling Club
(Mt Alexander Rd, Queens Park Moonee Ponds - opp. Park Street).
WHERE:
COST:
$20 per person
Includes Sausage Sizzle, Bowls Fee and $10 Donation
RSVP:
can email SMFASS at [email protected]
To Register : :-http://doodle.com/x7vaih3xaibm5pmk
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COMMUNITY ADVERTISEMENTS
St. Bernard's Auskick 2015
The registrations for the 2015 St Bernard’s Auskick Season is now open. If
you are looking to participate in Auskick this year we would encourage you to get online and register. By registering prior
to the 20/4/15 you are eligible to receive a family pass to the football for free. Please take note of the following key
points:
•
To register and pay on-line please go to the following website www.aflauskick.com.au
•
The cost is $86 (no raffles or additional fundraisers!).
•
Registrations and payment can only be done online. No CASH PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED
•
Auskick packs will be mailed directly to each participant
•
St Bernard’s Auskick season will kick off on 18/4/15 and finish on 15/8/15
Looking forward to another great year in Auskick. Damian Bellino| St Bernards Auskick Co-ordinator For further details
please contact me at [email protected] or on 0403 498 600
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