Concern admin@stpatskatanning.wa.edu.au

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

31st January 2018 Issue 1

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.

Hi all! I feel like I should say welcome back to St Patrick’s for 2018, however I want to firstly say thank you! Thank you for the opportunity to lead St Patrick’s in 2018. I know you are all very passionate about your town and your school and I am looking forward to working with you to make this school the best it possibly can be. I’m sure I will meet you all over the coming weeks but just to put your minds at ease, I thought I would take this opportunity to tell you a little bit about me. I have moved to Katanning with my wife Christina and our three children. We have Hayden (7), Kai (5) and Elodie (21 months). Originally we are from Perth, however we have spent the last six years moving around taking various leadership opportunities in places like Djarindjin Lombadina, Kununurra and Carnarvon. We love living in the country now and cringe at even the sight of traffic lights. Personally, I like being active and outdoors. Some of my favourite things to do include camping, surfing, wakeboarding, spearfishing and fishing. I have played many sports, however football, basketball and martial arts have seen my main involvement. Christina’s primary and most important role is caring for our children, however professionally, she is a registered nurse who is studying Complimentary Medicine externally with Endeavour College. As a family we like to escape regularly, packing up the camper trailer and exploring parts of Western Australia. Last year we were fortunate to have travelled and explored many places including the Gibb River Road, Broome, Kununurra, Coral Bay, Exmouth and the Quobba coast to name a few. This year, we are looking forward to travelling to some hidden gems in this region too. Professional, my passion is reading instruction in the early years as I have seen the difference learning to read makes to the lives of young children. I place importance on establishing relationships and I value community. This year I have asked staff to register their classes on Class Dojo. This will give all parents the opportunity to see the learning happening in classes and receive real time feedback as to how their child is doing. Information regarding parents log in details should come home soon. This Monday 5th of February will see a new initiative commencing at St Patrick’s. The “Mum’s and Bub’s” morning tea will offer a place for mothers to come, chat, share, support and have a cup of tea and cake together. It will be held each Monday in the Pre-Primary room from 8:30 – 10:30am. I encourage mothers of young children to hang behind after dropping off their elder children and come and meet some of the other mothers in the school. Also, don’t forget that this Friday at 11am we will have our welcome back and commissioning Mass in the Church. It would be great to see many parents there. I am really excited to be at St Patrick’s and I am looking forward to having a positive impact on this school in 2018.

Kind Regards, Andrew Gammon Acting Principal.

PAYMENT OF SCHOOL FEES

Fees can be paid with cash, cheque, direct debit or EFTPOS. If you are on the Direct Debit system, please see the office to check your payments for 2018

Health Care Card holders wishing to avail themselves of the Discounted Fee Scheme in Catholic Schools for 2018 must present their current cards to the School Office, by Wednesday 14th February 2018

Forms are available from the office.

MEDICATION If your child has a medical

condition that requires medication to be kept at school, please bring your

child’s medication and updated plan to the front.

Happy Birthday to everyone who celebrated a birthday over the January holidays and this week……

William Collis, Jaz Sukiennik, Joseph Collis, Miracle Ray, Isabella Smit

DATES TO REMEMBER

Friday 2nd Feb Welcoming Mass & Student Leaders Commissioning Mass 11am Monday 5th Feb Swimming Lessons Year 3-6 Start (2weeks) Mum’s and Bub’s morning tea Thursday 8th Feb Parent Information Night Monday 12th Feb School Board Meeting 6pm Tuesday 13th Feb Shrove Tuesday P & F Meeting 7pm Wednesday 14th Feb Ash Wednesday Mass Wednesday 21st Feb Year 4/5 attend Mass Friday 23rd Feb Year 2/3 Assembly Sunday 25th Feb Staff Commissioning Mass Wednesday 28th Feb Year 1 Prayer Service General Sacrament Meeting 6pm

The full term planner is available at www.stpatskatanning.wa.edu.au.

Canteen Menu Available Monday & Friday Lunch Can parents please ensure that they use the KSHS canteen price list when ordering from the High School canteen and not our canteen price list. All orders are to be written on a brown paper bag, with the child’s name, class and what they wish to order for lunch clearly written on the front on the bag. Please place payment inside the bag. Lunch orders are to be placed in the white box in the class room before 9am. All orders will be collected from the office at 9.30am from the High School Canteen Manager and lunches will be delivered back to the office by 12.30pm. Students will be able collect their lunch from the canteen window.

Welcome to our new faces at St Patrick’s …….

Abel Blake, Indiana Bootsma, Georgia and Margaret Bushell, Jett Crane, Sonny Diarra, Adelaide Hobley, Isaac Perrett, Miracle Ray, Ashlyn Rea, Isabella Smit,

Tyler Teeshara, Shaya Woods, Rose Blake, Kai Gammon, Zanetta Rea, Hayden Gammon, Skylah Rea

Mrs Annette Sawyer, Ms Keona Pickett, Mr Andrew Gammon and welcome back to Mrs Matthews!

Please contact the

office if you have

changed your details

recently!

Year Six Camp Fundraiser Icy Poles 50c

When: Thursday recess Where: At the canteen

Come and buy a refreshing icy pole from the year five students

and help them fundraise for camp in 2018.

Specialist Timetable – Kindergarten to Year 6

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Languages Mrs Quartermaine

HASS Mrs Sawyer

Technologies Mrs Sawyer

Arts Ms Bearcroft

PE Mrs Punch

SCHOOL CAPTAINS, COUNCILLORS AND COMMITTEEE MEMBERS FOR 2018.

Head Boy and Head Girl: Jed Kowald & Tiffany Butterworth Student Councillors: Luke Oclairt and Annabelle Lydeamore Prendiville: Jonty Bolto & Hallee Beeck Gibney: James Shackley & Ruby Rae McLeod: Lucas Schiano & Lara Davies

Committee Members: Abdullah Ahmad, Blair Ball, Kayde Bessell-Browne, Joseph Collis, Zeppelin Groenewold,

Cyle Wright, Mae Angel Villaflor and Ava Warren.

ST PATRICK’S CHURCH Celebrate Mass with Fr Francis Constantino this Sunday 4th February Altar Servers: Volunteers required.

Suffering The Word Simon’s mother-in-law was sick with a fever, so Jesus took her hand and healed her. People came to Jesus and he healed many who were sick and drove out many demons. Then Jesus went to a lonely place to pray. The disciples looked for him saying, “Everyone is looking for you.” Jesus answered, “We must go to the other villages – I have to preach to them too. Look Closer Prayers Answered. When people are sick we pray for them. Sometimes they get better and sometimes they don’t. God always hears and answers a sincere prayer, just not always the way were expecting. God knows that the difficult times can be a source of grace and growth in our lives and, like a loving parent, God wants to be with and to help us.

Father, we ask you to watch

over our family. We know that you hear our prayers. We offer

our joys and sadness. Amen

KINDERGARTEN TIMETABLE. Tuesday and Thursday 8.50am -3.15pm and Wednesday 8.50am - 12.00pm SCHOOL TIMES 8.50am Commencement of day 10.30-10.50 Morning Recess 12.30-1.10 Lunch 2.00 Crunch and Sip! Mondays 2.25 Bus Siren 2.30 Conclusion of Day Tuesdays-Fridays 3.15 Bus Siren 3.20 Conclusion of day

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS 2018 Mr Andrew Gammon (Principal), Fr Francis Constantino (Parish Priest), Mr Simon Kerin, Mrs Gail Butterworth, Mr Sheldon Kowald, Mrs Tania Edwards and Mrs Linda Hewson, Parish Representative to the Board Mr Patrick Kennedy and P & F Representative to the Board Mrs Davina Davies . The School Board is responsible to the Conference of Bishops through CECWA for planning, the financial management of the School and to provide advice on policy formation. The overall role of the Board is to help the school fulfil its educational responsibilities in accordance with the constitution, the policies, guidelines and practices of CECWA and diocesan guidelines.

PARENTS AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATION 2018 2018 P & F Association Executive Committee: Shannon Beeck, President; Ms Nat Nicholson, Vice President; Mrs Chrissy Kerin, Secretary; Mrs Anilda Wright, Treasurer and P & F Representative to the Board Mrs Davina Davies.

LUNCH ORDERS The School Canteen will be operating for Wednesday Lunches and Friday Recess. On Monday and Friday, lunch orders can be placed with the Katanning Senior High Canteen. Place orders into class baskets by 9.00am. Please ensure the correct money is in each bag. KSHS Canteen orders are distributed from the canteen at 12.30pm. CLASS WHITE BOXES ….. Lunches … Book Club ….. School Fees …. Etc. etc. Each class has a small basket by the door. On arrival at school, children are asked to place in this basket their lunch orders, book club, etc. The basket is taken to the office before 9.15am by the Class Prefects. It is important that children get into the habit of doing this first thing every morning, to ensure lunch orders are not forgotten.

SUMMER UNIFORM School hats are to be worn as our “No School Hat—No Play” rule is in effect during Terms 1 and 4. Children without hats must play in the covered areas. GIRLS: Summer dress, brown sandals (no socks) OR black school shoes with short white school socks. BOYS: Grey College shorts, short sleeve grey shirt with logo, grey school socks with blue and gold with lace up black school shoes or, brown sandals (no socks). PLEASE NOTE No Jewellery (signet rings, chains etc.) / Friendship bands, necklaces / ankle chains etc. are permitted at school. If children have pierced ears, only small studs or sleepers are to be worn. Hair past collar length MUST be tied back (boys and girls). Blue, white or gold hair ties only, are to be worn. Nail polish is NOT permitted.

UNIFORM SHOP: Opening times TBC Please send uniform orders to the front office or email admin@stpatskatannig.wa.edu.au

APPOINTMENTS / LATE ARRIVAL / EARLY DEPARTURE: There is a book in the office that must be filled in when a child is taken from school during the day (whether it be for a dental appointment, the child is going home sick etc.) Please ensure this is filled in before taking children from the school during school hours and if and when returning, the child is signed back in. ABSENCES It is a legal requirement that a written note of explanation (dated) is provided for each child’s absence. Please hand to the class teacher. ROAD SAFETY Please inform and discuss with your children the need for traffic awareness. Please pick up your children from the school grounds rather than waiting in the cars as they are tempted to run across the road. Children riding bikes need to walk their bikes to the blocks outside the school, and then begin to ride. Take special care as children under the age of 8 have not developed the perceptual awareness of speed and cars and are not conscious of the dangers or hazards that riding to school presents.

PARENTS PLEASE NOTE

Office Hours-8.30am-3.30pm

Morning playground

supervision begins at 8.30am.

Children are not permitted to arrive at

school before this time.