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P.O. Box 857 Katanning 6317 Phone: 98212281 Fax 98214281

17th May 2017 Issue 13

St Patrick’s School Vision Statement St Patrick’s Catholic School in Katanning aims to emulate Jesus through its motto of Concern by

engaging children, teachers, parents, community and the parish to work together in a supportive and happy environment. Our school acknowledges parents as the primary educators

of their children, and aims to further develop each child intellectually, emotionally, physically, socially and spiritually, creating lifelong learners who have the ability to draw upon processes

and skills, to cope with future technologies in a changing society. Our school strives to be accepting of multicultural and individual differences. It acknowledges the rights of children to

be safe and values them through pastoral care.

Dear Parents and Guardians, This week is very exciting as we look toward our Fun Run this Friday. This is the first year that St Patrick’s is participating in the fun run and we will learn quite a bit about how the program runs and the best way to engage our students and families. We have made very good progress with our online fundraising. There is still the opportunity for families to raise money right up until the 26th May. After this date the online fund raising will close and the prize ordering option will open. Our Fun Run on Friday will be an obstacle course style run. The students will be allowed to celebrate their faction by wearing the faction colours. A note was sent home on Monday regarding the dress for the fun run. In this week’s Concern, I am including the procedure the school uses to deal with behaviour issues. It is taken directly from our Behaviour Management policy:

RATIONALE At St Patrick’s Primary School, behaviour management is based on Gospel values. • It promotes a Positive approach to dealing with students, staff and families at all times • The school will aim to promote a Safe, caring and respectful environment, based on the dignity of the human person ‘created in the image and likeness of God; Any behaviours that seriously affect or endanger the well-being of the community need to be addressed with Christ-like compassion. Acknowledgement of Positive Behaviour for Students of St Patrick’s School The following acknowledgments are appropriate for students displaying positive behaviours within the wider school environment.

One-on-one acknowledgement from supervising staff.

Public acknowledgement made to student, via award at Assembly.

Activity Club – Week 2

Consequences for Negative Behaviour for Students of St Patrick’s School The following consequences are appropriate for students displaying negative behaviours within the school environment. Mild Misbehaviour This includes, but is not limited to behaviours such as not wearing a hat, interfering with another's game, running on verandahs, and dropping rubbish

Resolve problem with supervising staff by discussion with child.

Repeat behaviour:

1. Discussion with class teacher.

2. Third offence – elevates behavior to a “moderate misbehavior” please see consequences below.

Moderate Misbehaviour This includes but is not limited to behaviours such as, disrespectful and rude behavior such as; ignoring instructions and requests from staff, use of inappropriate language (mild i.e. not verbal abuse or offensive language), and deliberate disobedience.

Student removed to close supervision by duty teacher for period of time at supervising staff member's discretion. i.e.

Walking with supervising teacher when on duty.

Misbehaviour recorded on SEQTA; Parents notified.

Third offence – elevates behavior to a “severe misbehavior” please see consequences below.

Severe Misbehaviour This includes but is not limited to behaviours such as physical, verbal or emotional abuse of others, acts of vandalism, repeated moderate misbehaviour. All staff will adopt a stance of "zero tolerance" for severe misbehaviour.

Student removed to Administration area/office for remainder of play period and the Principal or delegated Senior staff

member informed of the misbehaviour

Recorded on SEQTA and parent called immediately.

Principal or Assistant Principal to decide on consequence appropriate to situation. For example; In school suspension,

home suspension or a number of days’ suspension.

Repeated severe misbehaviour will result in a meeting between the Principal, the teacher, the student and his or her parent/guardian with view to involving external agencies. As Christians in our Catholic school community, we believe there is a better way. We must seek the truth, strive for self-discipline, learn to live as community and be able to forgive "seventy times seven times". As a Catholic community we are called to love one another. Peace to you and your family, Mr. Christopher Smith Principal

Congratulations to Montanna Campbell in Year Six, last week she was notified that she was selected for Team Futures – those athletes identified as future Olympians. Montanna had to send through her videos of her routines and she was graded. She is number two out of 39 athletes and only four athletes were chosen across Australia in her age group. Consequently, Montanna has also been selected for the Australian Team for the World Championship for 2018 in Bendigo. Congratulations Montanna!

Prinipal’s Review 2017: This year Mr Smith will be reviewed. The review will take place in Term Three and will run over three days. A range of St Patrick’s staff as well as School Board and P & F executive will have the opportunity to provide data, via a questionnaire, regarding his role and responsibilities as School Principal. These ‘data sources” will then undergo interviews by the visiting panel in Term Three. This process is standard practice for all Principals in the Catholic system.

Casuals for Catholic Care Day-THANK YOU FOR

YOUR GENEROSITY.Total amount raised; $140. Thank you one and all for your generosity

Fun Run: The excitement is running high and the fund raising is going well. ALL parents are welcome to come and cheer their children on. The Fun Run starts at 11:30am with our senior students. Lunch will be at 12:30pm. Please make sure your sausage sizzle orders are in. Remember to dress to celebrate your faction. Thank you P & F for this great initiative; fun, fitness and finances Please see the note sent home on Monday for further details.

Upcoming Whole School Mass: Please join us to celebrate the Eucharist on Wednesday 24th May at 9:00am. This Mass celebrates Our Lady Help of Christians, so appropriate in May, the month of Mary.

Wake Up & Read!!

Performance incursion Wednesday 24th May at 1:30pm. All students will have the opportunity to attend this performance. It focuses on the importance of reading.

Koo Koo Kookaburra- Town Hall

On Monday the 29th May, the whole school will attend the performance of “ Koo Koo Kookaburra”. This performance is being held at the Town Hall and the students will get to enjoy live theatre in a beautiful theatre setting. The teachers will be sharing the story with their classes prior to the show and it provide a springboard into further Literacy activities. It is so important that students get to see live performance in this world of screens and to have the opportunity to visit a theatre to view a performance makes it all the more special.

Kerry Lodge Choir Performance:

The St Patrick’s School Choir will be performing at Kerry Lodge on 25th May at 9:30am. A note will be given to choir students next week.

National Simultaneous Story Time:

This year’s book is “The Cow Tripped Over the Moon” by Tony Wilson & Laura Wood. The students will have this book read to them on the 25th of May at 11:00am.

Please join us at this week’s Friday afternoon assembly at 2.30pm. Congratulations to this week’s award winners…

Dylan Sliskovic, Milo Hewson, Alby Kowald, Zachary Fruhstuck,

Ava Warren, Year Class 6 Award

Sport Award: Ivana Penaverde & Sharie Oclarit

DATES TO REMEMBER

Thursday 18th May Hockey Clinic

Friday 19th May P & F Fun Run

Sunday 21st May Year 1 & 2 Family Mass

Wednesday 24th May Whole School Mass 9am

Incursion – Wake Up & Read

Thursday 25th May Simultaneous Reading

Choir Kerry Lodge Visit 9.30am

Uniform Shop open

Friday 26th May Faction Cross Country

National Sorry Day

Monday 29th May KooKoo Kookaburra Excursion

Wednesday 31st May Kindy Paraliturgy

Friday 2nd June Interschool Cross Country

Monday 5th June WA Day Public holiday

Wednesday 7th June Kojonup Speech & Drama Festival

Thursday 8th June OSLM – Day

Uniform shop open

Sunday 11th June Year 4 Family Mass

Full Term 2 Planner is available at www.stpatskatanning.wa.edu.au

Happy Birthday to everyone who is celebrating a birthday this week …

Liam Fruhstuck, Nate Kowald, Abbey Poett

St Patrick’s School

Year 6

Camp Fundraiser 2017

All orders are due to the front office by Wednesday 7th June

with money included.

2018 Enrolments are now open!

St Patrick’s School is now calling for enrolments for Kindergarten and Pre Primary to Year 6 in 2018. Interested parents should contact the school for enrolment forms. Closing date for applications is Friday 23rd June 2017. Kindergarten forms part of St Patrick’s School, and as a Catholic school, will support the development of the individual, through providing many varied play and learning opportunities, including the Religious Education programme. The Kindergarten programme will challenge and enrich a child’s thinking, nurture their creativity and expand their view of their own physical world. The Kindergarten operates from a purpose built early childhood centre, with excellent facilities and equipment. An Early Childhood trained Teacher, together with a Teacher’s Assistant, implements the Kindergarten Programme. A specialised programme operates in Oral Language and Fundamental Movement skills. All children who are born between 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014 are eligible to be enrolled.

Pre Primary Little

Lady Bug…….

Luke O’Neill

St Patrick’s P & F are having a Fun Run

Great prizes for kids ...

If you have any queries please contact

Shannon Beeck, P&F President.

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS

The uniform shop will open fortnightly on a Thursday morning 8.30am to 9.30am, starting next week. (Check term planner for opening days)

If you can't get into the shop during this time, please feel free to send your order to Karen or Shan or Helen in the front office. Orders will be filled weekly. Karen Watson – 0407 729 880 csukie@westnet.com.au

Shannon Beeck - 0428217728 shanbeeck@gmail.com

WINTER UNIFORM – Term 2 & 3 Girls Winter Uniform Royal Blue Pinafore, with pale blue long sleeved blouse. Royal Blue Tie. Royal Blue Jumper Navy blue tights or white socks, with black leather school shoes lace up or buckle style. Boys Winter Grey long-sleeved with School Crest. Royal Blue Tie. Royal Blue Jumper. Grey mélange trousers Grey ankle socks with royal blue and gold stripes. Black leather lace up school shoes.

LEAD - Defining our Strategic Direction

Learning: Learning in PP stepped out of the classroom and into the woods last week, with an excursion to Dryandra Woodland. The bus trip was long, but we easily passed the time bopping along to the dulcet tones of the Wiggles and the cast of Playschool. We "Rockabye-d" the Bear until our arms were tired, but most of us stayed awake for the duration. Most importantly, we learned about vertebrates and invertebrates, and had fun searching for small woodland creatures amongst the trees. Mrs Pontillo.

Engagement: Last Tuesday the Pre Primary Students embarked on an adventure to Dryandra to hunt for bugs. The students were extremely engaged in their learning and helped support each other to find hidden bugs in the forest. They were able to engage with each other as well as staff from Dryandra. I was so impressed and proud of their fantastic behaviour and the way they engaged in their learning. I think we taught the rangers a thing or two about using our senses for science, and I know they were certainly impressed with the children’s knowledge of animals and invertebrates. Mrs Campbell. Accountability: This week the Kindy class are discovering shapes. I have created a supportive and active classroom environment for students to become confident and involved learners who take responsibility for their own learning. The Kindy students are accountable for new discoveries by becoming independent learners who actively find shapes within their class and home environment. Making our students become accountable sends a message to our students that they are valued and contribute to their own learning. Miss Courtney.

Discipleship – In Religious Education in Year One, we have been learning about all the ways we can love by working. We work to take care of others, creation and ourselves. As it continues to get colder, it is important we look after ourselves by eating well, staying warm and resting. As we learned by reading the story of ‘How the World Began,’ even God needed rest on the seventh day! Miss Vartesi

THIS FRIDAY

11:30am –

School Oval

Community Notices

ST PATRICK’S CHURCH Celebrate the Year 1 & 2 Family Mass Sunday 21st May with Fr Francis Constantino Altar Servers: Montanna & Chace Campbell

Keep my Commandments

THE WORD Jesus said, “If you love me you will obey my commandments. I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper who will stay with you forever. He is the Spirit who reveals the truth about God... When I go, you will not be left all alone; I will come back to you.” WWJD: What Would Jesus Do? When faced with moral dilemmas big and small, pause and ask yourself: What would Jesus do? We can be sure that his response would always be based on love, on acting with compassion and generosity towards others. Make a habit of asking yourself this question before you act.

Jesus, you showed us how

to love. We thank you for your example and

ask for your help in learning to be more like you. Amen.

Price: $65.00 per participant Age 6-12 mixed

Date: Tuesday 13 June Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm

Where: Katanning Recreation Centre REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN!

For any further questions please contact Megan at megan@wildcats.com.au or call (08) 6272 0777