Ashburton | - QUIS UT DEUS | WHO IS LIKE GOD · 2018. 7. 2. · 08-Nov-17 Prep 2018 Transition Morning 9:30AM - 10:30AM 09-Nov-17 SAC Meeting 7:30PM - 9:00PM Staffroom TERM 4: WEEK

ST MICHAEL’S PARISH SCHOOL ASHBURTON QUIS UT DEUS | WHO IS LIKE GOD

Parish Priest: Fr Laurence Cortez Principal: Marisa Matthys

NEWSLETTER | AUGUST 31st | ISSUE 15/17

SAC Chairperson: John Whitehouse [email protected] Parents’ and Friends’ Auxiliary: [email protected]

268 High St, Ashburton VIC 3147

(03) 9885 3105

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BOOK WEEK 2017: ESCAPE TO EVERYWHERE

In the beauty of the world that surrounds us… Reveal yourself to us, O Lord. In the faces of all those who seek justice and compassion… Reveal yourself to us, O Lord. In the quiet stillness of our hearts… Reveal yourself to us, O Lord.

Amen

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St Michael’s Parish School: A safe community of animated learners enlightened by faith in God 2

TERM DATES 2017 TERM 1 Thursday 2nd February – Friday 31st March TERM 2 Wednesday 19th April – Friday 30th June

TERM 3 Monday 17th July – Friday 22nd September TERM 4 Monday 9th October – Wednesday 13th December

SACRAMENTAL DATES 2017 First Reconciliation (Year 3) Tuesday 28th March and Thursday 30th March at 7:00 – 8:00pm

First Eucharist (Year 4) Saturday 17th June at 6:30 – 7:30pm, Sunday 18th June at 10:30 – 11:30am, Saturday 24th June at 6:30 – 7:30pm and Sunday 25th June at 10:30 – 11:30am

Confirmation (Year 6) Saturday 21st October at 3:00 – 4:00pm and 6:30 – 7:30pm

AUGUST TERM 3: WEEK 7

31-Aug-17 Dad’s Night 6:30PM - 8:30PM The Hub

01-Sep-17 African Drumming Workshops Incursion 8:50AM - 1:50PM

01-Sep-17 Father’s Day Stall 9:00AM - 10:50AM The Hub

02-Sep-17 School Enhancement Session 9:00AM - 11:00AM

TERM 3: WEEK 8

05-Sep-17 Sushi Tuesday

06-Sep-17 The Resilience Project (Presented by Hugh van Cuylenburg)

6:45PM - 9:00PM The Hub

08-Sep-17 Fun Fair Movie Night 6:30PM – 8:00PM The Hub


08-Sep-17 Assembly 2:40PM - 3:30PM The Hub

09-Sep-17 Confirmation Commitment Mass 6:30PM - 7:30PM St Michael's Church

10-Sep-17 Confirmation Commitment Mass 9:00AM - 10:00AM St Michael's Church

10-Sep-17 Confirmation Commitment Mass 10:30AM - 11:30AM St Michael's Church

TERM 3: WEEK 9

12-Sep-17 Confirmation Home Mass 7:30PM - 8:30PM

13-Sep-17 GIDSSA Athletics Carnival (Select 3/4 and 5/6) 9:00AM - 3:00PM Bill Sewart Athletics Track

14-Sep-17 Fun Fair Toy Collection 8:30AM - 9:00AM Morotai Ave

14-Sep-17 Confirmation Family Faith Night 7:00PM - 8:00PM The Hub

14-Sep-17 SAC Meeting 7:30PM - 9:00PM Staffroom


16-Sep-17 Prep Level Mass 6:30PM - 7:30PM St Michael's Church

TERM 3: WEEK 10

19-Sep-17 School Performance (Cast A) 7:00PM - 8:00PM The Hub

21-Sep-17 School Performance (Cast B) 7:00PM - 8:00PM The Hub

22-Sep-17 Footy Colours Day

22-Sep-17 Assembly 2:40PM - 3:30PM The Hub

22-Sep-17 End of Term 3 8:50AM - 3:30PM

TERM 4: WEEK 1

09-Oct-17 Start of Term 4 8:50AM - 3:30PM

10-Oct-17 Reconciliation for Confirmation 10:30AM - 11:30AM St Michael's Church

10-Oct-17 Confirmation Home Mass 7:30PM - 8:30PM


11-Oct-17 PFA Meeting 7:30PM - 9:00PM Staffroom


12-Oct-17 SAC Meeting 7:30PM - 9:00PM Staffroom


TERM 4: WEEK 2


19-Oct-17 Confirmation Reflection Day All Day The Hub

19-Oct-17 Official Opening and Blessing of New Learning Centre by Archbishop Hart

4:00PM - 5:00PM The Quadrangle

20-Oct-17 Fun Fair Movie Night 6:30PM – 8:00PM The Hub

20-Oct-17 Fun Fair Toy Collection 8:30AM - 9:00AM Morotai Ave

20-Oct-17 Assembly 2:40PM - 3:30PM The Hub

21-Oct-17 Confirmation 3:00PM - 4:00PM St Michael's Church

21-Oct-17 Confirmation 6:30PM - 7:30PM St Michael's Church


TERM 4: WEEK 3

26-Oct-17 Prep 2018 Information Evening 7:30PM - 9:00PM The Hub

27-Oct-17 School Enhancement Session 5:00PM - 7:00PM

TERM 4: WEEK 4

01-Nov-17 PFA Meeting 7:30PM - 9:00PM Staffroom

02-Nov-17 Prep 2018 Transition Morning 9:30AM - 10:30AM

02-Nov-17 STEM and Wellbeing Forum 7:00PM - 8:00PM The Hub

03-Nov-17 Assembly 2:40PM - 3:30PM The Hub

TERM 4: WEEK 5

06-Nov-17 School Closure Day (Report Writing)

07-Nov-17 Public Holiday (Melbourne Cup Day)


09-Nov-17 SAC Meeting 7:30PM - 9:00PM Staffroom

TERM 4: WEEK 6


17-Nov-17 Fun Fair Toy Collection 8:30AM - 9:00AM Morotai Ave

17-Nov-17 Assembly 2:40PM - 3:30PM The Hub

TERM 4: WEEK 7

23-Nov-17 Twilight Sports 5:00PM - 7:30PM Warner Reserve

TERM 4: WEEK 8

01-Dec-17 Assembly 2:40PM - 3:30PM The Hub

01-Dec-17 School Enhancement Session 5:00PM - 7:00PM

03-Dec-17 St Michael’s Family Fun Fair

TERM 4: WEEK 9

05-Dec-17 Carols on the Green 7:30PM - 9:30PM

07-Dec-17 End of Year Mass 10:00AM - 11:00AM St Michael's Church

TERM 4: WEEK 10

12-Dec-17 Year 6 Big Day Out All Day

13-Dec-17 End of Term 4 8:50AM - 3:30PM

13-Dec-17 Leaving Ceremony 2:45PM - 3:30PM

13-Dec-17 Graduation Mass 6:00PM - 7:00PM

13-Dec-17 Graduation Dinner 7:00PM - 9:00PM The Hub

14-Dec-17 Staff Handover Day

15-Dec-17 Admin’s Last Day


2017 SCHOOL FEES AND LEVIES

Families are reminded to keep their fees and levies up-to-date. Please remember to include the Family Surname as a reference when making EFT payments.

Any queries regarding your account, please call Kathy or email:

[email protected].

ST MICHAEL’S PARISH OFFERTORY MINISTRY UPCOMING FAMILY ROSTER DATE SATURDAY 6:30PM SUNDAY 9:00AM SUNDAY 10:30AM

2nd/3rd September Stravato Family Beanland Family

14th/15th October Byrne Family Groves Family

LEGACY WEEK

Legacy Week ends this Saturday 2nd September. To support the Legacy Appeal, please come by the office and purchase a badge ($2 or $5), wristband ($3) or Legacy bear ($15).

SCHOOL ENHANCEMENT SESSIONS

All our families are encouraged to participate in our Enhancement Sessions as they are a terrific way to not only assist our school but also network and make connections with other families. The school enhancement fee of $200 will be discounted if two or more sessions are attended. If you intend on attending our Enhancement Sessions, you may exclude the $200 fee from your annual school fee and levy total. Naturally, if by the end of the year you have not attended the working bee session/s as intended, this will remain on your account. Some families have indicated that they are happy to attend the Enhancement Sessions without claiming the $200 discount. Please go to www.schoolinterviews.com.au and use code MA4ZT to register for a session. Upcoming School Enhancement Sessions in 2017:

Saturday 2nd September at 9:00 – 11:00am

Friday 27th October at 5:00 – 7:00pm

Friday 1st December at 5:00 – 7:00pm (Family Fun Fair – Sunday 3rd December) Please email Tim Wrathall at [email protected] if you have any queries.


http://www.schoolinterviews.com.au/



PRINCIPAL’S NEWS Dear Parents, Caregivers, Students and Friends,

Sacrament of Confirmation We continue to pray for our students who are embarking on their Confirmation journey. Fr Laurence, Gail, Erin and the Year 5/6 teachers have been working closely together to ensure a deep understanding of the Sacrament of Confirmation for our children. The Home Masses are in Week 9 of Term 3 and Week 1 and 2 of Term 4. The Family Faith Night is on Thursday 14th September. There are also Commitment Masses on the weekend of the 9th and 10th of September. All students who wish to make their Confirmation are asked to attend.

School Improvement Surveys This week students, staff and parents are completing the Insight SRC school improvement surveys. Seventy families have been randomly selected across each year level to complete the surveys. If you are one of the fortunate families to receive the survey it is extremely important to ensure you complete the survey before Friday 8th September. At this stage only 11 families have completed the survey. Your voice and opinions are deeply valued.

School Performance: ‘Into Africa’ Tickets are on sale for our biennial school performance of ‘Into Africa’ at Ticketebo. This year promises to be a wonderful, spectacular show. Due to the staging, population of the school and two performances, we are only able to offer two tickets initially per family; this is to ensure every family is able to attend. Once all families are accounted for we will then release further tickets if and when available. Please hurry and purchase your tickets. It is an expectation that all students participate in this great learning opportunity.

School Disco Congratulations to Sarah Griffith, Ruth Grigg, Trudy Roberts, Tracey Otley, Caroline Gleeson, Susan Benson, Stacey McKenna, Kate Merida and Renee Young for organising the school disco. All feedback indicates the children thoroughly enjoyed themselves and the DJ was very engaging. Thank you to the parents who assisted by supervising and ensuring the children felt safe and happy.

The Resilience Project: Wednesday 6th September I remind everyone about Hugh van Cuylenberg presenting at St Michael’s on Wednesday 6th September at 6:45pm for a 7:00pm start. I ask that at least one parent from each family attends as this presentation is not to be missed. Hugh works extensively with players in the AFL and Rugby League building their resilience. He established the Resilience Project in an effort to provide strategies for people to combat anxiety. He is an engaging presenter. All staff will also be present.

Father’s Night Tonight A Father’s Night has been organised for this evening in the Hub at 6:30pm. Please see the flyer further in the newsletter. So come along and join the other dads to celebrate fathers in our community.

Father’s Day Stall Tomorrow the PFA are running the Father’s Day Stall. Gifts are $5 per child. If you haven’t yet sent your money to the office, please encourage your child to bring it tomorrow so they can purchase a gift for dad or Grandpa to thank them for all the great things they do. Thank you in advance to Sarah Griffith, Caroline Gleeson, Belinda O’Callaghan, Grace Justus, Rebecca Mardling and Stacey McKenna for organising and wrapping the gifts.

CareMonkey Earlier in the year we received feedback from parents regarding an accessible digital platform for updating medical information, parental permission and other forms. Finally we have introduced CareMonkey to our community. Vanessa sent a letter this week to all families about what the platform entails and information required from families to get started. Many schools use CareMonkey and are happy with this vital form of communication. This is another way that the school is trying to make the returning of forms and communication easier for our parents especially due to the many responsibilities placed upon families. Please read further for a more in depth update regarding school communication.

School Enhancement: Saturday 2nd September Our next school enhancement session will commence on Saturday 2nd September at 9:00am until 11:00am. Presently, we have 13 families who have nominated for this session. We need a great deal of furniture relocated and general cleaning completed. If you have not yet received your $200 rebate by attending two sessions, I urge you to register for Saturday’s working bee by logging onto www.schoolinterviews.com.au with the code MA4ZT. Many hands make light work and we are always grateful for your attendance. Please bring a trolley. The PFA will be providing a BBQ and refreshments.

Organisation, Structures, Resource Management, Staff Wellbeing, and Professional Learning



Marshall White Primary School ‘My Dream Home’ Competition Just a reminder that St Michael’s students are invited to take part in an art competition organised by Marshall White who are major sponsors of our Fun Fair. The students will be able to work on their ‘Dream Home’ artwork in break time with Mr Williams or at home if they choose. The basic guidelines are as follows:

1. Each school can only enter one piece of artwork per Age category – therefore maximum three (3) entries per school. It is up to the school to decide which three pieces they would like to put forward. The age categories are Prep – Year 2, Year 3 – 4 and Year 5 – 6; winners will share in $45,000 worth of prizes. Each winner will get $5000 for their school art department, a party with classmates and an ice-cream cake.

2. Entries must be submitted by Friday 8th September 5:30pm. On artwork submissions, please identify the School name, Student name and Age category clearly on the entry.

3. Any entries received after Friday 8th September will not be included. 4. People’s Choice nominations will begin Friday 15th September through Marshall White’s social media and

www.marshallwhitedreamhome.com. Please remember to vote for and share your favourite piece of artwork to boost your school’s change of winning. The winner of People’s Choice will be the artwork with the most votes at 5:00pm EST on Thursday 12th October.

5. All winners will be published on www.marshallwhitedreamhome.com on Friday 13th October by 5:00pm EST. 6. Please ensure all completed artwork is delivered to Mrs Matthys by Wednesday 6th September so the students and

staff can cote at line-up for the three pieces to be submitted.

Lost and Found Some foreign currency has been kindly handed into the office. If you think this may belong to you, please email me or see me in the office.

Illness of Students Just a reminder that if your child is unwell, please keep them home to recover and rest. It is important to break the cycle of infection and ensure that all students remain well. Long, cold winters where children are often indoors can cause these illnesses to manifest.

Liturgical Sculpture We are very excited to be raising money for a beautiful religious sculpture to complete Stage 1 of the Masterplan. This religious piece is the most important aspect of our build as it tangibly demonstrates to everyone who we are and what we stand for as a Catholic school. As part of this building project, we are seeking donations to the School Building Fund.

These donations will free up funds which will allow us to pay for the liturgical sculpture. All donations over $2 are tax deductible. All families and parishioners who make a donation will have their name etched on a plaque to commemorate their generosity and support of St Michael’s Parish School. Our deep gratitude goes to the families and parishioners who have already donated so generously. Thank you to the families who have already responded to my letter about the Liturgical Sculpture. If you have not yet responded, I encourage you to do so as it is incredibly valuable to hear from all families. Marisa Matthys Principal [email protected]

BSB: 083-347 Account: 457793362 Ref: Your First and Last Name

http://www.marshallwhitedreamhome.com/

http://www.marshallwhitedreamhome.com/



DEPUTY’S NEWS

Samarinda Lodge Visit Next Tuesday 5th September, the Mini Vinnies Team and Year 6 Confirmation Candidates have been invited to partake in a community service visit to Samarinda Elderly Care Lodge. This is a wonderful opportunity to reunite our link with the community and do some good for others. We are going to sing some hymns and read some short stories for the residents. Students were given a form to return by Friday. If any student in Years 3 to 6 did not receive a form and would like to join us, they can request a form from the office.

Confirmation A final call for Year 6 students preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation! Online booking has been extended until Monday 4th September for the upcoming commitment Masses. This is a vital part of Confirmation preparation and all students are required to sign up for and attend a commitment Mass. There are three commitment Masses in September that parents and caregivers are able to choose from. These are on Saturday 9th at 6:30pm and Sunday 10th at 9:00am and 10:30am. Please log onto www.schoolinterviews.com.au and use the event code qvdd9 then select the time most appropriate for you. Final bookings will close at 4:00pm on Monday 4th September. Signing up for these Masses demonstrates your commitment to be involved in the preparation of your child for such an important sacrament. It is also our way of knowing that your child will join the celebration of Confirmation. At the Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday 21st October, candidates will confirm their desire to be witnesses of Jesus Christ to the world. The children are asked to participate in acts of service for their parish, school or local community. One such action may be through hospitality by preparing and serving refreshments after all commitment Masses. If the candidates choose this act of service they are asked to prepare a plate of food themselves (or purchase with their own money) and bring to Mass. On Thursday 14th September there is a Family Faith Evening for Confirmation. We are fortunate to have Mary Ryan coming to facilitate this evening for us. It is at 7:00pm in the Hub. Students are required to attend this evening with their parent/s or caregiver. A Very Important Request: As further preparation for Confirmation students will participate in a Home Mass Service. We request four (4) families to volunteer to host these liturgies at their home. Very little preparation is required, we ask that volunteer families have a space for approximately 12 children and their parent/s or caregivers, with adults requiring a seat and the children may sit on the floor. Host families are also asked to provide a beverage (coffee and tea for adults and possibly water or cordial for the children). Each family that attends are asked to bring along a small plate of supper for sharing after the Mass. The Home Mass Services begin at 7:30pm until 8:30pm and the updated dates for these are:

Tuesday 12th September

Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th October

Tuesday 17th October Please email me if you are interested in hosting one of these evenings.

Woolworths Earn and Learn St Michael’s has registered for the Woolworths Earn and Learn Program. Families who have collected stickers are asked to please stick them onto a sticker sheet and pass them to the school office via the office baskets. Sticker sheets can be collected from Woolworths or downloaded from: https://wowpmediaaae.azureedge.net/content/content/earn-and-learn-sticker%20sheet.pdf Stickers must be stuck onto a sheet for the school to be able to collect the earn and learn points.

School Fair The staff are holding the Lucky Dip stand and would like to put a call out for donations of wrapping paper. If you have any useful wrapping paper that you are happy to pass on, please leave it at the office. Erin Nagel Deputy Principal / RE & Mathematics Leader [email protected]


https://wowpmediaaae.azureedge.net/content/content/earn-and-learn-sticker%20sheet.pdf



COMMUNICATIONS UPDATE

Adding School Events to Your Smartphone and/or Google Calendar As has been previously mentioned, St Michael’s has a new school website. One particular feature that I would like to draw parents’ attention to is the calendar:

Nowadays, many people enjoy the benefit of adding events straight to their smartphone and/or Google calendar with the click of a button. Our website calendar now allows for this. When you click on a calendar event, it will expand to show the time, location and this To add the event to your smartphone or device, click CALENDAR. To add the event to your Google calendar click GOOGLECAL. You may notice that certain events have the time listed as “all day” despite having “(Time TBC)” in the event title. The reason for this is because at this stage, events cannot be added onto the website with simply a date; a time range needs to be specified as well. Once confirmed though, these start/end times will be listed and the “(Time TBC)” will be removed from the title. Naturally, these TBC events can still be added to your smartphone or Google calendar, however please be aware that you will need to adjust the details later yourself or delete and then re-add the updated event from the web calendar. Newsletter diary dates will be updated as at the day that issue is published. Keeping in mind that our newsletter comes out fortnightly, please ensure you check the web calendar for the most up-to-date event details. The school website homepage features the next five (5) upcoming events. The “See All Events” button beneath will take you to the full calendar (as linked above). For quicker access to the website from your smartphone or device, you may consider adding a shortcut to your home screen. As per usual though, if something needs urgent attention, we will alert families via Skoolbag.

CareMonkey Thank you to the families who have completed their CareMonkey Main Profile Nomination Form. We would like to give parents as much time as possible to set up their child's/children's care profile and thus, ask that nomination forms be returned by tomorrow, Friday 1st September. Through CareMonkey, your child's/children's medical and emergency information is at your disposal. If you have had a chance to browse CareMonkey's website, you will see that it has much to offer in the way streamlining communication and upholding duty of care. In saying that, our main focus right now is ensuring the school knows who will be the main profile creator/owner and that families are properly acquainted with accessing and modifying details. Only then will we look to utilise CareMonkey’s other features such as digital forms.

Visitor Registration: Working With Children Checks Parents who have signed in/out at the office may be familiar with our new iPad visitor registration system, Passtab. This system has undergone an update whereby all visitors (contractors, volunteers, parents, etc.) are now required to enter in their current Working With Children Check (WWCC) number when signing in. With that said, many parents have already forwarded a copy of their WWCC to the school so having to re-enter this number every single time would be redundant. A solution to this is that these parents will be issued a quickpin, that is, a unique code that will make the sign in process much faster. Having a quickpin basically means that the school has pre-registered your details, including your WWCC number. If we have a copy of your WWCC, you will receive more information next week with regards to your issued quickpin. If we do not have your WWCC on file yet, please provide us with a copy if you would like a quickpin arranged. Thank you for your ongoing feedback and support. As technological capabilities broaden, it is wonderful that we can take advantage of new systems and processes so communication can be more efficient, helpful and accurate. If you have any queries regarding the aforementioned, please contact me via the email below or see me in the school office. Vanessa Leung [email protected]

http://smashburton.catholic.edu.au/community/#calendar

https://www.caremonkey.com/schools/








WELLBEING UPDATE

Respectful Relationships Project Most Australians recognise that violence against women is an issue. However, as a community we excuse or minimise the attitudes and behaviours in young people that can lead to violence. By doing this we are allowing those attitudes and behaviours to become a normal part of growing up. Without realising it, we are making gender inequality and disrespectful behaviour acceptable.

We all have an important role to play to ensure future generations know what disrespect really is and how it starts, and that children grow up in a culture that promotes respect. To do this we need to start by recognising the problem, what our role is as an influencer and stop our excuses. To stop the cycle of violence we then need to start leading by example, and start a conversation about respect. As parents, caregivers, family and community members we have an important role as influencers of young people. We should speak up when someone says or does something that excuses disrespect towards women. These conversations aren’t easy to talk about with young people. Having the confidence to get started can sometimes be the hardest part.

Below are tools to help you have those conversations:

The Excuse Interpreter

The Respect Checklist

Respectful Relationships Team: Parent Representative The Respectful Relationships Team is looking for a parent representative to join our team. We meet twice a term for two hours on a Thursday morning from 9:00am – 11:00am. Please read our goal and team purpose below and contact me via the school office number, 9885 3105, if you are interested and would like to know more.

Respectful Relationships Project Goal: At St Michael's we will adopt a whole school approach to Respectful Relationships for all students, staff and families by promoting a culture of participation, respect, support, equity and fairness.

Purpose of the Respectful Relationships team: The establishment of a Respectful Relationships team provides the opportunity for staff, students and parents to work together to promote respectful relationships. A representative team allows a variety of views and perspectives to be heard and promotes collective ownership and responsibility. In addition, this group works to support the sustainability of a health promoting whole school approach to respectful relationships.

The Resilience Project Hugh Van Cuylenburg, the founder of ‘The Resilience Project’ will be presenting to the parents, caregivers and staff of St Michael’s on Wednesday 6th September at 6:45pm for a 7:00pm start in the Hub.

At least one parent from each family is asked to attend. Please RSVP to me via the email below.

Hugh Van Cuylenburg has been working in education for over 13 years. Starting out as a primary school teacher, he then moved into a position working in a secondary setting with disengaged adolescents. The highlight of his teaching career was the year he spent in the far north of India volunteering and living at an underprivileged school in the Himalayas. It was here that he discovered resilience in its purest form.

Inspired by this experience Hugh returned to Melbourne and commenced working on his own programs for schools. ‘The Resilience Project’ was born. Having completed his post grad studies into mental health and resilience, Hugh has developed and facilitated presentations and programs for over 300 schools Australia wide.

I look forward to seeing you there.

Jo Mannix Student Wellbeing Leader & Student Services / Prep LJ Teacher [email protected]

Student Engagement, Student Connectedness, Classroom Climates, Inclusions, and Prevention to Intervention

https://www.respect.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Excuse-Interpreter.pdf

https://www.respect.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Respect-Checklist.pdf



VISUAL ARTS NEWS

In art this term we will be creating and building art for the Production. We would like as much art as possible created from recycled and repurposed materials. Could you please assist us by collecting:

Clean soft drink and detergent bottles and the lids

Cardboard tubes and rolls (no toilet rolls)

Buttons, beads, or any trinkets

Bubble and plastic wrapping

Wool, string and raffia

Brightly coloured fabrics

Old straw brooms

Old hats (any type) If you have any of these items, please drop them into the Art Room. Thank you for your continuous support. Deb Chapman Visual Arts Teacher [email protected]

BOOK WEEK

On Tuesday, we were fortunate to have a special presentation from Raymond J Bartholomeuz. It was an engaging and fun experience shared by all! For more Book Week photos, please see p. 12.

Student Outcome, Curriculum, Assessment, Reporting, Principles, and Pedagogy



1/2 D – Miss Imbriano

Eva D: SMASH Award – Act Responsibly by modelling

appropriate behaviours.

Ella H and Jamie B: For demonstrating great skills

needed to work in a group. Especially during our STEM

project, you showed your skills through questioning,

negotiation, discussion, contributing and

combining ideas.

3/4 AK – Ms Ann-Maree & Ms Chin

Harriette K: SMASH Award – for Helping Others by

always offering and asking how she can assist or support

her peers and teachers.

Lachlan F: For collaborating with others to create a

slideshow about the plight of the Tassie Devil in our

environment.

Hamish O: For sharing his extensive knowledge about

the endangered Philippine Crocodile with our 1/2 buddy

class.

3/4 M – Mr Healy

Oliver G: For displaying the school expectation of

Acting Responsibility following instructions. You are a

key leader in 3/4 M who leads by example. I appreciate

your selfless attitude to help 3/4M run smoothly.

Lucy B: For presenting a well thought out book report

presentation.

Leila M: By contributing thoughtful ideas and

considered questions during class shared reading

sessions.

5/6 L – Miss Shannon

Finn G: for thining deeply when making predictions

about a text.

Mia K: for being a superstar when completing your

'jailbreak' maths activity.

Danny M: SMASH Award – Help others by taking care

of those around us.

5/6 R – Miss Miceli

Amy D: SMASH Award – Act Responsibly by following

instructions.

Amelia D: For always being an active participant in

classroom discussions.

Adele B: For being dedicated to her leadership position

by being proactive, helpful and always up for a

challenge.

Prep E – Miss Emma

Zacharay B: SMASH Award – for Making a Difference

by modelling appropriate behaviours.

McCoy D: Sharing Award – for being a Have-A-Go hawk

by sharing his thinking during class discussions.

Maksimus Z: Literacy Ward – for thinking about what

is happening the story when he reads books and noticing

when he makes mistakes.

1/2 C – Miss Mackie

Molly R: Being a fantastic host when we had a farewell

party for Emily. You helped to clean up, and set up the

party and that is what great friends do! You always act

responsibly and are a great role model for others

Annabel W: Well done Annabel on trying hard during

our reciprocal reading group. You really have taken on

the challenge and are asking great questions!

Cara M: During our STEM project you have shown great

improvement in not giving up. You are learning to work

with others and not get upset when sharing ideas with

others.

3/4 HA – Mrs Meehan & Ms Ann

Will H: For showing confidence and enthusiasm when

completing mathematical problems.

Oliver H: For being able to work collaboratively in class

when completing paired or small group activities.

Emma D: For being an AMAZING speller and our Year

3 /4 HA expert.

Livinia S: For confidently helping others in the

classroom.

Jasper T: For being on task and ready to learn. Thanks

Jasper for being a great role model.

Sophie W: SMASH Award – For showing respect by

moving quietly through the school during learning time.

5/6 M – Mr Knox

Rachael A: For excellent dedication and passion for her

new Literature Circle!

Harry L: SMASH Award – Help Others by being

inclusive and taking care of younger students!

Bailea H: Design and technology skills! Her ostrich

puppet design plan was incredible!


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BOOK WEEK 2017


RUNNING CLUB & ART AND TINKERING CLUB

Running Club takes place every Tuesday morning. All ages and fitness levels are welcome. We meet on the tennis court at 7:50am and finish at 8:30am. Hope to see you there!

Art and Tinkering takes place each Monday at second break all students are welcome to come along! Thank you for all the donations so far. These can be dropped off at the Art Room veranda. Please drop in with household boxes, lids, containers, etc. Please NO egg cartons or toilet rolls! We also use broken electrical goods such as toasters, etc. Please NO televisions or items with glass!

DONATIONS FOR KOKODA TREK

As some of you may already know, I will be embarking on a huge challenge this September and I need your help to reach my fundraising target for Alzheimer’s Australia! I am training very hard and most weekends you will see me hiking up hills in preparation for Kokoda. NO donations will go towards my trip, ALL money will go towards funding much needed support services provided by Alzheimer’s Australia for people affected by dementia. Kokoda will not be easy, but the more donations that come in, the more motivation I will have to make it to the finishing point! Thank you to those who have already generously donated. You can donate quickly and securely at: http://www.justgiving.com/Sarah-Pettenon

Thanks so much for your support.

Sarah Pettenon (Hannah 5/6 L)

ST MICHAEL’S ASHBURTON (SMACK) GOLF

A group of St Michael’s dads have a social game of golf about once a month throughout the year. We’re looking for new players (particularly those who are relatively new to the school) and will welcome anyone (including mums) who wants to come along for a game. Playing ability is generally low, no handicap is necessary and it is social not serious. No obligation to play every time, just come when it suits you! The next round will probably be in the second half of August at Malvern Valley Public Golf Course. If you would like to be included in the mailing list for further details, please email me at [email protected] or call on 0409 255 076. We hope to see some new players.

Chris Jennings (Ella R 5/6 & Charlotte 5/6 M)

Parents, Parish, School Advisory Council, and Wider Community

http://www.justgiving.com/Sarah-Pettenon



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EXTEND OSHC AT ST MICHAEL’S PRIMARY SCHOOL

Hi Everyone! The term is going so quickly and we are all having so much fun! The last couple of weeks have seen some yummy treats and great progress on our sewing projects, “Endangered Animals”. Our “Challenge Club” is still going strong and the children have loved the challenges that we have set so far. We encourage you to come on a Wednesday and try it out!! It’s great to see the smiles and fun that is being had in the program! PLEASE – If you have any empty plastic bottles, we would love to have them in the program! ‘Take 3’ Initiative – Our photo wall is needing some love and attention so please send through photos of your children putting 3 pieces of rubbish in the bin, please email these through to us at [email protected]. RSPCA Donations – Please keep them coming! We ask for anyone who has any old blankets, towels, manchester (pillow cases, flat sheets, fitted sheets) or pet accessories such as bowls, cat poles, bedding, etc., to bring these to the After-Care Room and we will donate them to the RSPCA on behalf of St Michael's! The children have done a wonderful job of sewing mice for the kittens and we will continue this project this term as well. Our Star of the Week Awards go to… Mia M for her willingness to participate and stay longer! AND Maddie P for always being happy and showing great creativity! So please come and see us! Kristy Team Leader

Forthcoming Activities: Monday 4th September: Aboriginal Painting of our Names & other group

activities

Tuesday 5th September: Endangered Animals Sewing Project & other group activities

Wednesday 6th September: Extend Challenges Club! Time Trials & Obstacle Course Challenges

Thursday 7th September: Cooking: Cornflake Biscuits

Friday 8th September: New Plants to Eat & other group games

Monday 11th September: Endangered Animal Sewing Project & other group games

Tuesday 12th September: Magic Tricks & other group activities

Wednesday 13th September: Extend Challenges Club! Time Trials & Obstacle Course Challenges

Thursday 14th September: New Plants to Eat & other group games

Friday 15th September: Cooking: Vanilla, cranberry and chocolate biscotti

Sring Holiday Program Bookings are Open at a School Near You Book 14 days in advance to receive the lowest rate. Make your own DIY paints and have fun with messy art, participate in delicious cooking activities, learn all about persistence of vision by inventing your own spinning thaumatrope, and loads more! Check out the daily schedule at your nearest program at extend.com.au and book via the Parent Portal.

New Families Enrol online – allow 24 hours Enrolling is quick and easy! Simply set up your own account online via the Parent Portal. Please note it is government regulation that all children must be enrolled BEFORE attending an Extend service. For information on operating hours and fees for your school, visit your After School Care venue or school website.

To make any bookings or cancellations, please contact Extend Head Office, so that we can ensure staffing ratios are correct. If your child is not coming to After School Care please call customer service at Extend or alternatively call the Service Phone (0430 301 135). Parent Portal – www.extend.com.au or CALL OUR OFFICE: 1300 366 437


http://extend.com.au/

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St Pauls is a local cricket club formed in 1962 and is continuing to grow strong, currently being the second largest club in the Monash area. St Pauls accommodates for all ages and standards of cricket, from Milo In-2-Cricket all the way to

Senior Cricket. Our junior competition plays out of Batesford Reserve in Chadstone, and plays a mixture of 1-day and 2-day games in the local ECA competition.

Address: Batesford Reserve (94 Batesford Rd), Chadstone, 3148 - in front of the Waverley Falcons Basketball Complex

Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/stpaulscricketclub

Website: www.stpaulscc.com.au

Looking for babysitting?

Consider a Sitters’ Club

Go out more for less!

Long-running sitters’ club looking for new

members

Swap sits with other families in the local area

– parents sitting for parents

Simple, reliable and convenient

Perfect for toddlers through to early

secondary school-age

All sitters have a Working with Children Check

If you live on Melways map 60, and want to know

more, contact Denise M (Daniel 5/6L & Cara 1/2C)

at [email protected] or Melanie (club

secretary) on 0402 264 251


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