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Whitford Catholic Primary School
4/03/2015
NEWSLETTER
Issue No 5
DATES TO REMEMBER
5th Mar – 6G Surfing, 9.00am
5th Mar – Year 3 Badminton (gym), 1.15pm
10th Mar – First Reconciliation Parent/Child W/shop
11th Mar – Year 5 to attend Mass
11th Mar - First Reconciliation Parent/Child W/shop
12th Mar – 6G Surfing, 9.00am
12th Mar – Year 3 Badminton (gym), 1.15pm
13th Mar – Assembly (4G), 2.15pm
16th Mar – KINDY INTERVIEWS COMMENCE
17th Mar – St Patrick’s Day
17th Mar – Yr 3 Reconciliation Retreat (gym)
17th Mar – School Board Meeting, 7.30pm
18th Mar – Year 3 to attend Mass
18th Mar – P&F Meeting, 7.30pm
19th Mar – 6G Surfing, 9.00am
20th Mar – Harmony Day – wear orange
25th Mar – First Reconciliation Ceremony, 7.00pm
26th Mar – 6G Surfing, 9.00am
27th Mar – Interschool Swimming Carnival (Arena)
27th Mar – Assembly (2G), 2.15pm
31st Mar – Learning Journey (K-6) 3.00 – 4.30pm
1st Apr – Easter Liturgy, 11.00am
1st Apr – LAST DAY OF TERM 1
2nd Apr – Pupil Free Day
Dear Parents,
Yesterday we were blessed with fantastic weather for the Year 3 - 6 swimming carnival at Craigie
Leisure Centre. Such a top venue right on our doorstep! Throughout the day there were fabulous
performances in both individual and team events, for which children must be congratulated. The fact
that all children participated in events and contributed so well was great and seeing how the children
enjoyed themselves throughout the day was a bonus.
Unfortunately presentations could not be made as we ran out of time. These will now be made on
Friday afternoon. Children who missed out on collecting ribbons received them today. Many thanks to
Adriano D'Adamo for organising the day and to parents for coming along, either as supporters or to
help out - a great team effort.
I take this opportunity of thanking the P&F and friends who are helping out with directing traffic on
Barradine Way during the busy pick up times at the end of the day. We know there are many
families, including new families who genuinely have not understood the procedure at this time and
have been very appreciative of the directions and support given. Please remember that on exiting the
basketball court, cars must do a LEFT HAND TURN into Barradine Way and go around the block.
Thank you for your continued support in this matter.
Staff have been reminded about the importance of all children being out in the pick-up areas on time
and I ask parents to remind children to make their way directly to their nominated pick-up point. The
school would also like to make parents aware of an alternative collection point for students. Parents
are able to park in Culwalla Close, Kallaroo and walk through the underpass under Marmion Ave to
collect their students from a duty teacher. This collection point avoids the school car park and drive
through. A map and instructions is attached to the school newsletter.
Just on another note, I wish to remind parents of the important work of the P&F committee in not
only fundraising, but in building community and supporting the growth of our school in so many
ways. As parents of the school, please remember that you are all members of the Parents and
Friends Association and can use this official avenue to contribute ideas, ask questions, help one
another and foster a strong community spirit.
I remind parents to be cautious about the use of social media in terms of what we see and what we
post and expect that anything pertaining to our school be done in a professional and Christ-centered
manner that supports the Catholic Ethos of Whitford Catholic Primary School.
I thank you for your support as we continue to work together in creating a positive, enriching and
faith-centred environment in which our community and importantly, our children can grow and
flourish.
Many blessings
Tamara McGougan
PRINCIPAL
SWIMMING CARNIVAL 2015
ABSENTEE LINE: 9404 4244
TELEPHONE: 9404 4200 FAX: 9401 8090
Email Address: [email protected]
Website: http://whitfordcatholicps.wa.edu.au
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS’ CORNER
PROJECT COMPASSION
Each family will now have a Project Compassion box to keep at home
and fill with donations. You are invited to bring it back to school at any
time during Lent to add to our school total or you can wait until Week 9
when we will collect them. Please fill in the panel on the box should you
require a receipt. Each grade also has a large project compassion box to
share between classes. We encourage the students to donate any loose
change.
We ask that you support the school in our aim to help Caritas Australia
in this most worthwhile endeavour.
Catharine Hughes & Andrew De Maio
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS
SCHOOL FEES
Several families have yet to advise their repayment method on school
fees. Please return your form as soon as possible.
2016 KINDERGARTEN
Interviews for Kindergarten 2016 will be commencing during the week
16th March. If you know of anyone who would like to enroll please let
them know. Also please ensure any siblings are also enrolled.
PE NEWS
SWIMMING CARNIVAL
Congratulations to all students from years 3 to 6 on a very successful,
fun and competitive carnival yesterday at Craigie Leisure Centre. All
students seemed to have a wonderful time competing in novelty events
and strokes for their factions. Being the first time running a carnival
with so many students and so many events in a small time frame, the
teachers, parent helpers and students did a fantastic job.
Thank you to all involved in helping during the trials and carnival. Your
help does not go unnoticed and made the day run very smoothly. I have
distributed ribbons to students throughout the day and a short assembly
will be held in the gym at 2.3pm on Friday 6th March to announce our
champion students and winning faction.
RUNNING CLUB
Running Club will commence Wednesday morning 18th March, Week 7,
at 8:00am. We welcome all students from Years 1 to 6 to join in the fun
and activity to start your day. Students in Pre-Primary must be
accompanied by a parent.
Adriano D’Adamo
PE SPECIALIST
CANTEEN NEWS
We are still in need for more volunteers for next term on Mondays and
Thursdays for the canteen. If you can help, please fill in a form at the front
office or see us at the canteen.
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WHEN ORDERING ONLINE PLEASE REMEMBER TO ADD 10C FOR A BAG
Thursday 5th March
Recess:
Pizza Scrolls
$1.30
Gluten Free Cupcake
$1.50
Roster
Rejane Sant, Tanya Ford, Lorraine Hughes-Smith
Monday 9th March
Recess:
Chicken Wedges
$1.20
Hedgehog slices
$1.50
Roster
Caroline Rose’Meyer, Sarah Cavanagh, Sam Butter
Thursday 12th March
Recess:
Chicken Tostadas
$1.20
Anzac Biscuit
40c
Roster
Veronica Lazar-Roberts, Nadine Cooperwhite, Stacey Creyk
Monday 16th March
Recess:
Chicken Goujons
$1.20
Muffin
$1.50
Roster:
Selena Boyle, Nicola Ryan, Nuccia Traynor
Thursday 19th March
Recess:
Gluten Free Pikelet
70c
Chicken Crackles
$1.20
Roster:
Jacinta Broadley, Alexa Bunschoten, Bec McKimmie
Monday 23rd March
Recess:
Chicken Crackles
$1.20
Mini Cupcakes
60c
Roster:
Mel Zuchetti, Wendy Scanlan, Andrea Kenny
Thursday 26th March - Pastry Free Day
Wrong orders will be substituted with a Salad Sandwich
Recess:
Pizza Scrolls
$1.30
Lamington Finger
60c
Roster:
Tanya Ford, Carissa Tang Nian, Leanne Gott
Monday 30th March
Recess:
Mini Pizza
$1.30
Muffin
$1.50
Roster:
Yvette Frost, Renee Dineen, Rachel DiGirolami
Kerry Craker and Nicole Waldmeier
CANTEEN COORDINATORS
NETBALL REGISTRATION
Registration for the Winter Season at Wanneroo Districts Netball Assoc, in
Kingsway is fast approaching. If your child wishes to play in a Whitford
Catholic Primary School team please collect a registration form from the
School Office. Netball: for children in years 2-6. Net-Set-Go: for children in
Pre-Primary or Year 1. Any queries please contact Stacey Creyk on
0418909774 or [email protected]
Uniforms: Anyone who is not using their uniform this year, please return it to
the Office ASAP.
Position Vacant: Umpire Coordinator. Please contact me if you are able to
take on this role.
Stacey Creyk
NETBALL COORDINATOR
Go to the people: Listen to them.
Learn from them.
Love them.
Catherine McAuley
Kids of Mercy: Thank you to Mrs Clarke for stepping in during my
absence. The ladies look forward to our visits and “strong and constant
is our love.” The visits are brief, only 20 minutes, but they bring a lot of
joy to the Sisters and ladies at Mercyville. Children should expect to be
rostered on twice per semester. On the Fridays they do attend, they
would need to meet promptly in front of the office when the second
lunch bell sounds. We then proceed to Mercyville and meet with the
ladies in their common room for a chat, show and tell or music
performance. We leave in time to start classes at 1.40pm. If you would
like your child to be involved please fill out the slip below and return it to
the office or myself in the library. All participants from last year,
who would like to continue, need to re-enrol.
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KIDS of MERCY PERMISSION 2015
__________________________ from Class _________ would
like to be included in the Kids of Mercy Program for 2015.
I understand this entails leaving the school grounds to walk to
Mercyville, next door.
Signed _____________________________
Parent Signature
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This week, Week 5, the children attending are: FIACHRA MAHON 1W,
NATE CAMILLERI 2B, CAOIMHE MAHON 3G, CHARLOTTE
BAMPTON 3G, RILEY HALES 3G, JESSIE SCANLAN 4G, LACHY
HALES 4G, MILLIE BAKER 5B, JACK BAMPTON 5G, OISIN
MAHON 5G, JOSH HALES 6B AND JYE CAMILLERI 6G.
Remember to bring some show and tell. It helps to keep the
conversation going.
LIBRARY NEWS
We’re bringing books back: Well done 1G and 5B for bringing all of
their books back on time last week. They are in the jelly snake raffle for
Term 1.
Library Days are:
Tuesday:
Year 6s, PP White, Year 1 Blue & White.
Wednesday:
Year 3 Blue, Year 2s.
Thursday:
Year 5s, Year 1 Gold, PP Blue & Gold, Year 4 Blue
Friday:
Year 4 Gold and Year 3 Gold.
Library Quiz: Congratulations to Annalie Stone, 5 Gold, for correctly
answering that our new cross is made of olive branches. This Week:
Name a Lenten sacrifice on the Library display.
See you in the Library. St Jerome, pray for us.
Mrs Annette Lynch
TEACHER/LIBRARIAN
P&F NEWS
If you have misplaced your Despicable Me 2 ticket or BBQ order form
please see the attachments to the newsletter email. Tickets and BBQ
orders are available until Tuesday 10th March but all tickets purchased
prior to 6th March will be in the draw for a VIP package.
Please take your Easter Eggs to the classroom and place them in the
boxes provided.
If you are a small business remember to send in your business card and
$20 for the new WCPS business directory. This will be sent to all families
at the end of Term 1.
Nadine Cooperwhite
P&F PRESIDENT
BOOK CLUB
Book Club orders need to be in by Friday 6th March. No late orders will
be accepted. Please make cheques payable to WCPS.
SCHOOL BANKING NEWS
Great saving habits are being displayed by students. Well done and keep up
your great savings habits.
ACCOUNT OPENING MORNING – 17th March.
If you are looking to get your children involved in the school banking please
come to the school on the 17th March to open a Youth Saver Account. A
commonwealth bank representative will be available to assist you. We will be
situated in front of the school office from 8am. This will involve a small form
to be filled out. Parents please bring some Identification with you.
Happy Banking
THE BANKING CREW
SOCIAL WORKER NEWS
What to do when kids catastrophise! – Michael Grose
We all catastrophise from time to time, adults and children alike. We
exaggerate our worries and place enormous pressure on ourselves,
particularly when we are under stress. It takes a cool customer to moderate
their thinking the whole time. So be mindful of your child’s need to jump to
the worst case scenario from time to time. A bit of reassurance is all that’s
needed in these one-off scenarios. But if you, like your child, are a serial
catastrophiser, then it will be useful to challenge your unhelpful or extreme
thinking when it happens. Not only will you model realistic thinking for your
kids, but you will get an insight into what you need to do to change your
child’s catastrophising.
School-aged children need to be encouraged to keep things in perspective.
Challenge your child’s propensity to catastrophise. Here are five ways you
can use to challenge your child’s catastrophic thinking:
1. “What’s the most likely scenario?” Sometimes it’s useful to introduce
a dose of old-fashioned rational thinking. “Yep, you could break your leg if
you go skiing. But the odds are that you won’t.”
2. “Does it really matter?” “You may be right, but is it the end of
the world as we know it?” One way of dealing with hard core
catastrophisers is to admit that they could be right, but even if they are right
and the worst case scenario does happen, the sun will still shine tomorrow.
Take kids to the worst possible scenario and they may see it’s not so bad.
3. “Where does this fit on the disaster meter?” Catastrophisers get
themselves in a knot about relatively insignificant things. Okay, making a
fool out of themselves may not be insignificant to kids, however compared
to plenty of other events…well, perspective is a good thing. Help them get
some perspective by giving their worry a score out of ten, on how important
the issue really is.
4. “That’s unhelpful thinking.” Sometimes kids’ thinking is so out of
whack with reality that they become anxious about minor things. Thinking
such as, ‘everyone must like me’, ‘I must never make a mistake’ and ‘bad
things always happen to me’ are extreme and need to be replaced by more
moderate, realistic thoughts. E.g. “It would be nice if everyone liked me but
not everyone will. It’s important to have some good friends.”
5. Replace extreme words for feelings with more moderate
descriptors: Today’s kids talk in extremes – ‘awesome’, ‘the best’ and
‘gross’ roll off their tongues easily these days. Extreme language leads to
extreme thinking. So encourage kids to replace “I’m furious” with “I’m
annoyed”, “It’s a disaster” with ‘It’s a pain”, “I can’t stand it” with “I don’t
like it”. Sounds minor but by changing kids’ language you change how they
think about events and, more importantly, how they feel.
Elaine Mahon
SOCIAL WORKER
Available Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays
REMINDER….
The Environmental Ministry would like to start a vegetable garden. If anyone
has any corrugated garden tubs that they are no longer wanting, we would
appreciate donations.
Denise Clarke and Andrew De Maio
YEAR 6 TEACHERS
COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD
Parents please note that the school holidays are fast approaching and the
exciting new vacation care program has been attached to this newsletter for
you to book in. Spaces are limited so be quick to book in so as not to be
disappointed.