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St Mary’s Catholic Primary School
Celebrates One Hundred and Two Years
Newsletter—Week 6. 6th March 2015
To all in our School Community,
Week Six and the first week of Autumn. With the sudden temperature drop yesterday our
thoughts were very much provoked to thinking that perhaps winter is not that far away. It
has been, weather wise, certainly an interesting summer, especially when February, which is
often said to be our hottest month has proved to be somewhat mild. But this year, when
there have been no days over forty degrees in Melbourne, we have had no need to implement
our hot weather programme at either recess or lunch time. I cannot recall this ever happening in the first few week of the school year for at least the last ten years.
This week, our Foundation children experienced their first full week of school. Obviously,
some of the children have approached the five days of school with more enthusiasm than
others, but generally speaking their energy levels (and determination) remain high. And as
always their Year Six Buddies have been there for reassurance. However, like all of us, our
Foundation children are looking forward to a brief return to an extended weekend with the
Labour Day holiday on Monday and a School Closure Day on Tuesday.
For our Student Leaders, this week was highlighted by the receiving of the Leadership
Badges from Father Justin, at the conclusion of Thursday’s School Mass. At the Mass Father
spoke about leadership in his homily and the need to follow the example of Christ’s leadership, exemplifying qualities such as humbleness, tolerance and assisting others in need. Supported by their peers, the staff and many parents, the children visibly restrained their excitement and accepted their symbol of leadership with quiet dignity. That was until the vast
number of “paparazzi” appeared and a certain exuberance came to the fore. Such is the effect
(or is it influence) of a camera.
Monday morning and Wednesday evening this week were the Fiesta/Fete Meetings, specifically to organise this community event on November 13th that we all look forward to. This
will be our major fund raiser for 2015, with a focus on targeting the raising of sufficient
funds to finance the new Adventure Playground. Both meetings were well supported, with
many ideas shared that ensure the 2015 Fiesta/Fete is the success of previous years.
Our first School Improvement Committee Meeting for 2015 was also held last Tuesday
night. This committee was an initiative in response to a recommendation from the School
Review 2012. With several new parents joining the group, the first part of the meeting entailed a reflection on the importance of such documents as the School Improvement Plan
2012 – 2016 and School Action Plan 2015, as well as the information conveyed in the Annual School Report. (All these documents are available on the school website). It was in
this context with reference to these documents that the role of the School Improvement
Committee was clarified, “to assist the school to attain the goals documented in the School
Action Plan 2015.” Group discussions followed the introduction with ideas being recorded
with each of the five spheres. One of the ideas included the organisation of a ceremony after
the Year Two Mass on Sunday the 17th May, when the new building will be both blessed and
formally opened.
My best wishes for a relaxed long weekend.
Graham
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS WEEKEND IS A LONG WEEKEND, FOLLOWED BY A SCHOOL CLOSURE DAY ON TUESDAY, 10 TH
MARCH
UPCOMING EVENTS
MONDAY, 9th March
PUBLIC HOLIDAY
TUESDAY, 10th March SCHOOL
CLOSURE DAY
THURSDAY, 12th March
Division Swimming Championships
SATURDAY, 14th March
TERM ONE WORKING BEE
SUNDAY, 15th March
Year Five children assist with
the 10 30 a.m. Parish Mass and
the School choir leads the
singing.
MONDAY, 16th March
FRIDAY, 20th March
Catholic Education Week
WEDNESDAY, 18th March
Parent and Friends Core
Group (7.00 p.m.)
THURSDAY, 19TH March
SCHOOL PHOTOS
FRIDAY, 20TH March
BULLY ACTION DAY
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.
STAFF ABSENCE
Judy Keenan
Term One
Annie Vaughan
Term One (Week Nine)
Michael Dwyer
Term One (Week Nine)
Recuperating
2015 TERM ONE – WEEK SEVEN
Monday, 9th March
Tuesday, 10th March
Wednesday, 11th March
1.30 p.m.
LABOUR DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY
SCHOOL CLOSURE DAY
Professional Development - Principals’ Briefing
Thursday,12th March
3.45 p.m.
9.00 a.m.
Professional Development - Staff Meeting
School Mass (4JK)
All Day
All Day
Division Swimming Championship
Professional Development - REL Network
2.50 p.m.
School Assembly (2KC) followed by the “Worlds Greatest
Shave”.
Term One Working Bee
Year Five Children assist with the Parish Mass, the School
choir leads the singing. Morning tea to follow.
Friday
13th
March
NATIONAL RIDE TO SCHOOL
DAY
Saturday, 14th March
Sunday, 15th March
8.30 a.m.
10 30 a.m.
2015 TERM ONE – WEEK EIGHT
CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK
Monday, 16th March
Tuesday, 17th March
Wednesday, 18th March
Thursday, 19th March
Friday
20th
March
NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION
AGAINST BULLYING
8.55 a.m.
3.45 p.m.
3.45 p.m.
School Assembly
Professional Development - Staff Meeting
Professional Development - Staff Meeting
7.00 p.m.
Parent and Friends Core Group (All Welcome)
9.00 a.m.
School Mass (4AR)
All Day
a.m.
SCHOOL PHOTOS
District Cross Country
3.00 p.m.
School Assembly (Student Leaders)
7.00 p.m
GAS Night
2015 TERM ONE – WEEK NINE
LIFE EDUCATION
Monday, 23rd March
8.55 a.m.
School Assembly
9.00 a.m.
Classroom Helpers Seminar
Regional Swimming Finals
3.45 p.m.
All Day
Professional Development - Staff Meeting
Year Five Excursion to Ballarat
Thursday, 26th March
3.45 p.m.
9.00 a.m.
Professional Development - Staff Meeting
School Mass (3HW).
Friday, 27th March
10.00 a.m.
Holy Week Paraliturgy
1.00 p.m.
School concludes for Term One
Tuesday,
24th
Wednesday,
March
25th
March
NEXT WEEK (FRIDAY, 13TH MARCH) AFTER
YEAR 2KC ASSEMBLY, WE WILL ALL GATHER
IN THE OUTSIDE ASSEMBLY AREA TO SUPPORT ALISON JOHNSON, (MOTHER OF OLIVER AND FLYNN) WHO IS TAKING PART IN
“SHAVE FOR A CURE.” WE ENCOURAGE ALL
IN THE COMMUNITY TO CONTRIBUTE TO
THIS WORTHY CAUSE.
SCHOOL PHOTOS 2015
Sibling Portraits are available. For a special photo of your children
together, collect a “Sibling Envelope” from the school office and
follow the directions or order online
SCHOOL PHOTO DAY
SCHOOLPIX will be visiting us on Thursday 19th March
PHOTO DAY TIPS:
Dress:
Clean and tidy as per school uniform guidelines
Hair:
Neat and swept off face
Orders: Complete your order form and return to school prior to photography day (or as directed by school staff)
Pre-orders: To pre-order online, take your personal Order and ID
Numbers found on your order form and go to www.schoolpix.com.au.
All orders placed online will receive a free 20cm x 25cm black and
white portrait print.
PO Box 5222, Hallam VIC 380
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT SPHERE
READING RECOVERY SEMINAR
On Thursday, February 26, I attended the ‘Reading Recovery’ Seminar at the Leadership Centre in East
Melbourne.
As I have previously explained, the Reading Recovery Programme is a ‘personalised (intervention) programme for specific students in their second year of school. These Year One students are given the opportunity to attend daily half hour lessons – on a one-to-one basis – with an especially trained Reading Recovery teacher. This programme is supplementary to classroom teaching.’
The guest speaker was – yet again – Janet Scull, and her topic was entitled ‘An Unusual Lens’ in which she
was clearly referring to the strictly observational and ongoing nature of assessment in Reading Recovery.
Simply put, the focus is always on what a child can do – as opposed to what a child cannot do – when
working in a systematic / repeatable way. The Reading Recovery teacher sits with the child, attends to
the child’s literate behaviours, records and describes these behaviours and optimizes on them in the following lesson.
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LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT SPHERE
LEARNING AND TEACHING NETWORK
Last week, Nicola Toney and I attended the Learning and Teaching Network day at the Treacy Conference
Centre in Parkville. This day was focussed on Expert Teaching and how to deepen our understanding of
implementing the curriculum.
This day also complimented our Change² process which began last year. We have continued with this process by creating seven Design Principles for which we use as a basis for all our learning and teaching.
These were established by the staff towards the end of 2014.
They are as follows:
ST MARY’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
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LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT SPHERE
STUDENT LEADERSHIP
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East Melbourne.
As I have previously explained, the Reading Recovery Programme is a ‘personalised
(intervention) programme for specific students in their second year of school. These Year One
students are given the opportunity to attend daily half hour lessons – on a one-to-one basis – with
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LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT SPHERE
SCHOOL CAPTAINS
Angus Hug
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Sachi Debski
CAPTAIN
Alex Scott
VICE CAPTAIN
Lucy Bray
VICE CAPTAIN
Liam Bui
VICE CAPTAIN
Matilda Appleby
VICE CAPTAIN
Olivia Miles
VICE CAPTAIN
Adam Bainbridge VICE CAPTAIN
YEAR SIX STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL
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As I have previously explained, the Reading Recovery Programme is a ‘personalised
(intervention) programme for specific students in their second year of school. These Year One
HOUSE
CAPTAINS
students are given the opportunity to attend
daily
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teaching.’
GREEN CAPTAINS
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BLUE CAPTAINS
(Reading Recovery Teacher)
VICE CAPTAINS
Grace Van Hees
Sam Doyle
Zac Overman
Nick Giarrizzo
RED CAPTAINS
VICE CAPTAINS
Chloe Perrett
Sara Catania
Will Havers
Elijah Gomes
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT SPHERE
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
On Thursday, February 26, I attended the ‘Reading Recovery’ Seminar at the Leadership Centre in
ENVIRONMENTAL CAPTAINS 2015
East Melbourne.
As I have previously explained, the Reading Recovery Programme is a ‘personalised
Melina Palamara, Alex Hamilton, Madeleine Piscopo
(intervention) programme for specific students in their second year of school. These Year One
students are given the opportunity to attend daily half hour lessons – on a one-to-one basis – with
an especially trained Reading Recovery teacher. This programme is supplementary to classroom
LIBRARY CAPTAINS 2015
teaching.’
The guest speaker was – yet again – Janet Scull, and her topic was entitled ‘An Unusual Lens’ in
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CHURCH
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2015
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following
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Janet went on to describe this process as akin to watering plants appropriate to their needs,
which I think is a wonderfully accurate analogy!
Teresa
ICT CAPTAINS
2015
(Reading
Recovery Teacher)
Xavier Hughes, Jackson Lowrie, Kaelan Grainger, Ernest Chan, Christian Ketsakidis
MUSIC CAPTAINS 2015
Isabella Waid, Anthony Tran
STUDENT WELLBEING SPHERE
STUDENT WELLBEING SPHERE
EDUCATION IN FAITH SPHERE
This week, I’d like to share a favourite text which continues to inspire me
whenever I feel overwhelmed by the day to day demands of a busy life.
I hope that it does the same for you!
Take Time
Take time to rest –
It is the foundation of health and vitality.
Take time to think –
Rest
It is the source of achievement.
Aware
Take time to read –
It is the foundation of wisdom.
Think
Take time to play –
It is the secret of staying young.
Laugh
Take time to be quiet –
It is the opportunity to seek God.
Read
Take time to share –
Love
It is too short a life to be selfish.
Take time to be aware –
Play
It is the opportunity to help others.
Take time to laugh –
Friend
It's the music of the heart.
Take time to love and be loved –
Quiet
It nourishes the soul.
Pray
Take time to be friendly –
It is the road to happiness.
Share
Take time to pray –
It is the greatest power on earth.
There is a season for everything, a time for every occupation
under heaven
(Ecclesiastes 3:1)
Dream
EDUCATION IN FAITH SPHERE
Dear Families and Friends,
In the weeks to come, the children will be preparing for our ‘Holy Week Pageant’.
We will be focusing on the retelling of the events of Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday and Good Friday.
You are cordially invited to attend this most solemn occasion.
Date & Time: Friday, March 27 at 9:00 a.m.
LEARNING AND TEACHING SPHERE
CLASS
HEALTH & P.E
ITALIAN
LIBRARY
Claudia T
PERFORMING ARTS
Ellissia M
FCC
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FAV
No Award
Lola D
Oliver S
Noah S
1JD
Tyler F
Tyler F
Daniel N
Ella C
1VM
Angus R
Alessandro M
Ava D F
Thomas F
2MB
Scarlett M
Remy I
Dane C
Lucia V
2KC
Jack E
Grace R
Olivia C
Amy N
3RL
Arek A
Harry F
Harry F
Sinitta M
3HW
Orlando G
Grace G
Charlie B
Darcie R
4JK
William R
Ben McC
Mia B
4AR
Vion T
Zach V-H
Lahlia G
5AA
Antonio P
Phoebe B
5NT
Julia S
Fletcher K
6JM
Isabel G
Tully C
Chloe S
Ernest C
6SG
Alex S
Liam B
Akot A
Mia C
Claudia T
HIGHLIGHTING THE LEARNING IN 4AR
Will S
Fun, sporty, happy
Lover of football and soccer
Who feels very happy when playing with his friends
Who wonders if monsters come to life
Who fears being chased by a bull
Who would like to play football when he’s older
Who dreams of being able to fly
Zach V
Sporty, nice, caring,
Lover of footy, soccer and cricket.
Who feels happy and good when given lollies,
Domenic
Great dancer, sporty and musical
Lover of soccer, volleyball and Margarita pizza
Who feels happy when he is watching You Tube
Who wonders what he is going to do on the weekend
Who wonders what he’s having for dinner,
Who fears big red back spiders
Who would like to play soccer for Barcelona
HIGHLIGHTING THE LEARNING IN 4AR
Isabella
Vion
Sporty, creative and musical,
Lover of books, animals and travelling,
Fun, musical and colourful,
Who is able to run fast,
Lover of puppies, skating and travelling,
Who feels happy and confident,
Who is able to ride her bike round Australia,
Who wonders if she might get freckles when she grows up,
Who feels excited about exploring Japan,
Who fears hairy spiders and other insects,
REFLECTIONS FROM CARP INCURSION –
PROUD TO BE ME
YEAR TWO
I learnt that everyone has a special talent and
everyone is goof at something. Olivia, 2KC
People are different in lots of different way but
some people can like the same things or different
things. Lucy, 2KC
We are all special in different ways. Stella, 2KC
2KC and 2MB thought the show was very entertaining and funny. The actors were terrific and it was
great that some of us got to join in the acting.
COMMUNITY
FATHERS ASSOCIATION
WORKING BEE
A CALL FOR HELP!
The St Mary’s Working bee is taking place at Saturday, March 14 at 8.30 a.m.
We will be relocating and setting up the school’s Veggie Planter boxes as well as topping up
the sand pit with new sand.
Register here http://doodle.com/h346wsst5v9ebcdi or just respond to this my email address if you are able to help out.
Also, if you can BYO shovel and if you're able to bring along a wheelbarrow, that would be a
big help. BYO Gardening gloves.
P.S. the more helpers we can get, the quicker we can all get to the Races!
MOWING ROSTER
As you may be aware, one of the traditional responsibilities of the St Mary’s Father’s Association has been to save the school some money by taking on the lawn mowing and general
garden maintenance of the school.
We are looking to ‘re-invigorate’ the Mowing Roster in 2015 – just so it’s not the same Dad’s
year in year out doing the work. As it stands you will be called on only 2 or 3 times a year to
help out so it’s not overly time consuming.
If you are currently not part of the roster and would like to help out please let us know by
this Friday, 6th March.
Just click link http://doodle.com/55isthpgwzts2i3s to register or reply to my email address
and we will add you to a group.
Thanks!
Phil Poursanidis
SMFASS President
[email protected]
0457514738
COMMUNITY
St Marys – Riverside Netball - Season Wrap
The season has come to a close for the St Mary’s teams playing in the Saturday afternoon netball competition at Riverside.
It’s been a great season for the Year 5 Diamonds, Year 6 Opals and the (now) Year 7 Sapphires.
The girls have developed so much individually and as teams - and have had a lot of fun along the way .
Thanks to all of the families, coaches and supporters who have helped make this such a positive friendly netball competition
too.
Once again, we thank the St Mary’s Fathers’ Association and Nelson Alexander for their support in supplying sports tops to St
Mary’s for Interschool Sports, which we were able to use throughout the season.
The competition will start up again at Riverside in September for those interested and will be open to Under 9s ( new
comp ) , Under 11s and under 13s - further details will be available to us once Riverside announces more later in the year.
Go St Marys
Nat, Ellouise and Shelley
COMMUNITY
GIRLS AT ST MARY’S (GAS) TERM 1 CATCH UP!
Our first get together for 2015 will be held at ‘Riverside’. Come along and join us for a chat.
When: Friday 20th March
Time: 7 p.m. start (till late)
Where: Riverside Kitchen & Events, 55 - 75 Newsom St. Ascot Vale (next to golf club)
Cost: Food and drinks available from the bar
Please contact Kathryn Smith (0401 993 206), Stephanie Thomas (0416 077 343) or Antoinette Amy (0413 110
408) for more information.
HOT CROSS BUN DRIVE 2015
This year we will be coordinating another Hot Cross Bun Drive. This year we will be selling three different types of
hot cross buns;
Traditional Fruit Buns
Fruitless Buns
Chocolate Buns
Order forms have been sent home and need to be returned back to the School by no later than Friday 20 March
2015. Orders will be delivered to families in the last week of Term 1.
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 13th March.
Who:
Any children pre kinder
When:
Fridays Fortnightly
9.00 a.m. – 10.45 a.m.
COMMUNITY
CONDOLENCES
Condolences to the Lukaitis family on the death of Stasys (Father of Angela, 2MB).
Many of the community attended Stasys’ funeral last Wednesday, as a mark of respect
and a support for Angela, Leeanne and the extended family and friends.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to the Volpato family (Jessica FAV)
on the birth last week of Zara Ivy .
Canteen
To all the staff, parents and students,
During Lent our Canteen menu doesn’t change due to the fact that children under 14 can still
eat meat. However on our menu we do have alternative choices, e.g. tuna sushi, toasted
cheese sandwiches.
We also now have available to buy reusable Stickybeak lunch bags for $6.50.
Menu for the week:
Monday:
Public Holiday
Wednesday:
Chicken Rice Paper Rolls
Beef/Chicken Mamee Noodle Cups
Chicken Schnitzel Rolls/Wraps\
Friday:
Gnocchi with a Napoli Sauce served with Parmesan Cheese
Canteen Helpers:
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Public Holiday
Jacinta Coughlan
Rosanne Marinelli
We hope everyone has a safe and great long weekend. Tracey and Maryanne
COMMUNITY
Essendon Auskick 2015
We are nearing the start of the 2015 AFL Season and Auskick is back
again for another fun filled season. NAB AFL Auskick is the AFL’s key
introductory programme for primary school aged Girls & Boys (Kinda/
Foundation to Year 6) and their families to become involved in and
learn the skills of AFL Football. Our weekly coaching programme allows children to enjoy learning the skills and teamwork of AFL Football
in a structured, friendly, fun, and safe environment. The centre is
completely run by volunteers and there are plenty of options for parents to help with our sessions. Mums, we know how much some of you
love football and we would love to see your daughters get involved in
Auskick. To assist, we aim to run a ‘Girls only’ group each week so
please consider signing up. Essendon Auskick Centre is based at
Aberfeldie Park (on the Maribyrnong River near Poynton’s Nursery)
260 The Boulevard, on Saturday mornings from 9 am.
Registration for 2015 Season
Registration and Payment for the 2015 programme needs to be completed online. Cost is $80 per child (Includes the benefits back
pack for our 14 week programme. All Auskick Benefits Packs are
being delivered directly to your nominated address this year.
Log on to www.aflauskick.com.au, put in your postcode, scroll down
the centre locator, choose Essendon Auskick Centre and complete the registration details, this will create an invoice for online
payment with a credit card. You are now fully registered!
First Auskick Session: Saturday April 18th from 9 a.m. at Aberfeldie
Park (next session is May 2nd due to ANZAC Day) and each
Saturday thereon.
All those who register and pay online by 20th April will receive 4
Tickets (entry for 2 Adults & 2 Children) to an AFL match of your
club of support during the 2015 season through the AFL Game
Day Programme.
Please contact Tony Fisher on 9413 2194 (Bus Hours) if you require any
further information
COMMUNITY
A reminder to parents if you currently have a daughter in Year 6, please ensure that you have submitted an Application for Enrolment Form to the College. Forms can be downloaded from the website or contact the Registrar on
9331 9128. Applications for Year 7 2016 close on Friday 27 February 2015.
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:
Tuesday, 10 March
Monday, 16 March
Tuesday, 24 March
Monday, 13 April
Wednesday, 15 April
Thursday, 30 April
Friday, 1 May
Wednesday, 6 May
Friday, 15 May
Tuesday, 19 May
Wednesday, 27 May
Tuesday, 2 June
Wednesday,
Wednesday, 10 June
3 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)
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:
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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 Bernard’s Auskick Co-ordinator For further details please contact me at [email protected] or on 0403 498 600
Come and join the fun at
Broadmeadows Netball!
Free Netball Clinics
b
Monday
afternoons
Free
4.30 – 5.30
Free Netball Clinics
When: Monday afternoons
Time: 4.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.
Where: Netball courts at the Broadmeadows Leisure Centre
Corner of Dimboola Road and Pearcedale Parade, Broadmeadows.
Who: 7 to 13 year olds, beginners and experienced welcome.
Cost: Free
Participating children will be invited to participate in a round robin style competition in Term 2.
To register or for more information
please call 0417 582 162 or email [email protected]
www.facebook.com/broadmeadowsnetball
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 atteries 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.
YMCA School Holiday Programme – Book
now!
The YMCA will be running an Autumn School Holiday
Programme in Moonee Ponds PS, offering heaps of
awesome activities, including Bowling and Laser Skirmish, Hoyts Movies, Melbourne Museum and more!
Bookings opened on 24 February, for full details and
to book, visit: www.childrensservices.ymca.org.au.
Thanks for your support,
YMCA Children’s Services
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.
Liz Genez | Staffing Coordinator
2015 Melbourne weekend dates : 17-19 Apr,
19-21 June, 21-23 August and 23-25 Oct
P (03) 8371 0509 M 0401 694 824
Starts 7 p.m. on Friday. Ends 5 p.m. Sunday. Accommodation and all meals provided.
E [email protected]
Information/Bookings: PH: Marianne & Marcel
(03) 9733 0997 Email:
[email protected] www.wwme.org.au
YMCA Children’s Services | 74a Lincoln Road,
Essendon 3040
F (03) 8371 0550
W www.childrensservices.ymca.org.au
Reminder: School banking is every Friday
Rewarding good savings:
To help reward individual savings efforts, every time a student
deposits into their Youthsaver account through School Banking,
regardless of the amount, they’ll receive a Dollarmites token.
Once they’ve collected 10 tokens, they can redeem them for a
variety of exciting reward items. They’ll also receive a certificate
when they reach certain savings milestones.
Available in Term 1 when you have collected 10
tokens are: