39 Queen Street (PO Box 525) Principal: Mr Troy Baker Woolgoolga NSW 2456 Phone: 6654 1981

At St Francis Xavier we will come to love and know God through the Catholic Faith. We will work together to empower children to become successful learners.

Email: sfxpwool@lism.catholic.edu.au Web Address: http://www.woolplism.catholic.edu.au

September 22, 2017

The end of the term is near... THANK YOU

As we approach the end of a busy term, I would like to express my deep gratitude to those who have been busy behind the scenes, and in particular, our very active and vibrant Parent Forum and St Francis Xavier staff. It is with your continued dedication, support and unwavering commitment to excellence in all that we do, that makes St Francis Xavier a very special place indeed.

A number of initiatives, and therefore organising committees, are either in ‘full swing’ or just finalised. Thank you to the following groups:

First Communion St Francis Xavier Annual Golf Day committee

Fete committee Curryfest committee

Mother's Day/Father’s Day celebration committees Grandparents Day

Mother’s Day/Father’s Day stall committees Parent/Teacher goal setting

Book Week Parade Book Fair

I also would like to wish the wonderful staff at St Francis Xavier a wonderful break. Your efforts and commitment are appreciated by all.

ANTI-BULLYING

St Francis Xavier Primary School has a clear Anti-Bullying policy and procedure in which the dignity of the human person is paramount. The dignity of the human person is the foundation of all Catholic social teaching and intrinsic to our education ministry. The principle that each person is made in the image and likeness of God, is central to the mission of our parish school.

Our policy identifies the interconnectedness of the characteristics of quality Catholic learning and teaching and is intended to value, respect and promote the self-esteem and dignity of each student.

The school will actively promote anti-bullying messages alerting students and staff of the need to be vigilant. We ensure our Religious Education curriculum and the Personal Development and Health curriculum are thoroughly taught so that all students grow in their social and emotional development.

We also offer other programs that promote student safety and well-being such as lunch play options, Buddy Program, School Counsellor and Wellbeing Chaplain. We encourage parents and carers to contact the school if your child is reporting bullying. We also encourage children not to be bystanders but to assist in instances by intervening themselves or by telling a teacher on duty.

Troy Baker

Principal

MONDAY 9th OCTOBER IS A PUPIL FREE DAY (Staff Development Day)

First day of Term 4 for students will be TUESDAY 10th OCTOBER

This has been another term of awesome sporting achievements.

Firstly, a special mention to the lovely Ms Seymour who placed 3rd in her age group at the Bendigo Bank fun run, what a great effort!

Now to the wonderful efforts of our students.

Kiarra McGowan, Jemma Browne, Lucy Johnson, Ella Grant, Georgia Vrouwenvelder and Jayde Gulliford won their respective netball grand finals recently. The girls played their very best, helping their teams achieve victory.

Lucy Johnson, Katie Ray and Nikita Braine travelled to Sydney recently, to compete in the Level 4 State Gymnastics titles. They all did our school very proud, had lots of fun and came away with some bronze medals.

Stage 1 student Ivy Veness has had both tap and ballet exams last weekend. Ivy received Honours in tap and graduated to Grade two ballet. Well done Ivy!

Yesterday, some Stage 2 and 3 students travelled to Macksville to participate in a Touch Football Gala Day. Each team of students gave it their best and all showed improvement throughout the day.

Hannah Kokegei Leader of Sport

STUDENT AWARDS

Silver Honour Award Gurleen Sahdra

Bronze Honour Award Liam Ryan, Raphael Wirth, Sol Bridger

Principal’s Award

Aidan Walsh, Jenna Franke, Jamieson Harper, Poppy Robins,

Finn Casper, Maddison Bailey, Sonny Colyer, Bethany Fraser,

Charlotte Henry, Rune Fowler, Isabella Howard, Olive Plunkett,

Archie Holdaway, Grace Palhares, Gemma Ray, Isabella Nalder,

Jack Burrows, Daisy Dusting, Harry Mitchell, Stella Johnson,

Sophia McPherson, Melinda Twarowski, Munsa Lehl,

Lennex Casper, Jack Mitchell, Maya Farmer

Kinder Achievement Award Kalani McCluskey, Adam Westhead, Benajmin Twarowski,

Harsaaj Lehl, Noor Baghri, Nate Lawson, Nate Henry

REMARKABLE READER OF THE WEEK! This is our Remarkable Reader of the Week for Week 10. His name is Corey Sullivan and he is in Year 6. What’s your favourite book and what do you like about it? The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night Time. I like the mysteriousness and adventure of the book. If you could be any book character, who would you be and why? I would be the Flash, because he runs fast and I could save the world. What do you like about St Francis Xavier Primary School? The curriculum is very fun and educational. How often do you read? Every morning before I go to school. If you could have a superpower what would it be? Running fast. Do you prefer books or movies? Both, because they are both interesting, the books have more detail and movies have super cool visuals. What’s your favourite book genre? Mystery/Adventure and action. What do you want to be when you grow up? A professional NFL player, preferably for the Patriots. Who is your favourite author? Mark Haddon. Thank you Corey! The Books & Arts Team

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Select “See First” for the most up to date information from the Parent Forum!

CALENDAR

8/10 Mass SFX Church Woolgoolga 9.00am

9/10 Staff Development Day - Pupil Free Day

10/10 First Day of Term 4 for Students

11/10 Playgroup Kinder & Stage 3 attending Parish Mass

9.00am - 11.00am 9.30am

13/10 Assembly 2.30pm

15/10 Mass SFX Church Woolgoolga 9.00am

16/10 Year 5 Camp (return 18/10)

18/10 Playgroup Stage 2 attending Parish Mass

9.00am - 11.00am 9.30am

20/10 Elective Sport - Stages 2 & 3 Newsletter

11.30am - 1.30pm

TERM 4 DATE CLAIMER

16/10 - 18/10 Year 5 Camp

24/10 EXURO Year 5

27/10 Fete

31/10 Socktober

13/11 Parent Information Evening for Kinder 2018

14/11 Year 7 2018 Orientations at St John Paul College and McAuley Catholic College Parent Information Evening for Year 7 2018 at McAuley Catholic College

15/11 Kinder 2018 Orientation Day 1

22/11 Kinder 2018 Orientation Day 2

29/11 Kinder 2018 Orientation Day 3

4/12 - 8/12 Year 6 Camp

13/12 Year 6 Graduation

16/12 Last day of Term 4 for Students

Slow Down for Children

40km/h school zones help protect children on their way to and from schools at the times and places where they are often in high numbers. This lower speed limit reduces the risk and potential severity of a crash. School zone signs, dragon’s teeth road markings and flashing lights improve the visibility of school zones. 40km/h school zones are in force on all days which are not a weekend, a public holiday or a publicly notified school holiday for government schools. School zone days include school development days, also known as pupil-free days, because some students may attend their school on these days. Most school zones operate from 8 to 9.30am and from 2.30 to 4pm. Motorists must drive no faster than 40 km/h through school zones. Increased fines and demerit points apply for certain school zone offences, with illegal use of mobile phones and speeding among those included.

WACKY WEDNESDAY 11/10/17 MEAL DEAL

1 x Hotdog +

1 x Flavoured Milk

SUSHI FRIDAY 13/10/17 $4.50 MEAL DEAL

1 x Sushi Roll +

1 x 100% Juice Cup

Playgroup meets every Wednesday in the Hall

from 9.15 - 11.00am.

Pre-schoolers and their parents/carers are most welcome.

For more information contact Kerrie Gagliardi

at school on 6654 1981

or email kgagliardi@lism.catholic.edu.au at any time

CANTEEN ROSTER

11/10 - Wed Sharon Green, Bonnie Manwaring

13/10 - Fri Tanya Sullivan, Kim Waites

18/10 - Wed Donna McGhee, Bonnie Manwaring

20/10 - Fri Ros Holdaway, Kristy Bridger

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CANTEEN NEWS

DONATION OF FRESH PRODUCE

If there are any families amongst our school community who are willing to donate fresh produce or fruit seconds, for example cucumbers, tomatoes, bananas and berries, to the School Canteen on a regular basis that would be wonderful. We can freeze any unused fruit for further use in smoothie and juice days or for making muffins, cakes and slices.

HELP NEEDED

The School Canteen operates each Wednesday and Friday and we are in great need of more helpers for the Term 4 Roster. If you are able to help out for a couple of hours on a Wednesday or Friday it would be very much appreciated. Please contact the School Office on 66541981.

Many thanks for your ongoing support.

Tracie Paton

Canteen Coordinator

Park Beach Plaza

Bonville Golf Resort

Big Banana Fun Park

Safety Beach Ocean Bungalows

Moonee Tavern

Woodseys Wheels

Harvey Norman

BCC Cinema

True Therapies

Woolgoolga’s Finest Meats

Nexus Gym

Second Best Friend

Rustic Mezedes

Strong Fast Fit/Skibba Fitness

Health Club 50

A huge thank you to our Major Sponsors:

Community Oosh McAuley Catholic College

Seaview Tavern Kate Mackay Speech Pathology

Cardow & Partners Nourished Earth

Additional Sponsors:

Regional Australia Bank, Fishburn Watson O’Brien, Bailey Centre

Golf Day Raffle Winners! Our Golf Day Raffle winners are as follows:

1st Prize Chris Hammond, 2nd Prize Dene Zahner, 3rd Prize Jo Edwards, 4th Prize Kathy Rielly

and 5th Prize Erin Gatley.

The Mitchell Family and the Simpson Family won the Students' Raffle Ticket Sellers Prizes, kindly donated

by Woodseys Wheels and Harvey Norman.

Connor Burgess won a special prize for selling the most tickets, ten books - $500 worth!

Well done Connor!

Thank you once again for your generous support of our Golf Day Raffle.

The following local businesses kindly donated prizes to the St Francis Xavier Annual Golf day

Coastal Chemist

Coopers Surf

Riviera

Subway

Woolgoolga Service Centre

Bluebottles

Mitre 10

Nourished Earth

Woolgoolga Diggers

Amart Sports

Moonee Beach Tavern

Bailey Centre

Woopi Physio

Michael Parr Barber

The Terrace Dining Room

Thank you for your generous support of our Annual Golf Day 2017

ALLERGY ALERT

Nuts and other food allergies

Dear Parents and Carers,

We have students in our school and some who are recently enrolled who are at risk of Anaphylaxis. They have an allergy

to peanuts and/or tree nuts. Exposure to nut products will trigger a serious reaction, and such a reaction (anaphylaxis)

could be fatal if not treated quickly and appropriately.

In order to provide as safe environment as possible for all children, we are asking for your cooperation in not sending nuts

or nut products to school at any time. This will help to reduce the risk for these children. Nut products include peanut

butter, nutella, crunchy nut biscuits, peanut muesli bars and dips.

The school, staff and parents of ‘at risk’ children are implementing strategies to help these children to be aware of their

allergies and to learn responsibility. Whilst we cannot guarantee the elimination of nut products from the school environ-

ment, your full and alert cooperation will ensure risks are minimised especially around special food events, for example,

cake stalls, parties and everyday lunch and recess.

We understand that these measures will require extra thought when packing your child’s lunch. Thank you for your co-

operation, which we understand may cause some inconvenience, however it will enable these children and their families

to feel supported and safer in their school environment.

If you require further information regarding Anaphylaxis please contact the school.

Snack Suggestions - Pre-Packaged Foods

Many Pre-Packaged foods contain nuts, however here are a few pre-packaged brands and products which we understand

do not contain nuts.

This may help you in providing snacks in your child's lunch box that meet our Anaphylaxis Policy requirements.

MOTHER EARTH: Muesli Bars

KELLOGGS: K-Time Bars

K-Time Twists

K-Time Squares

HOMEBRAND: K-Time Bars

K-Time Muffin Bars

UNCLE TOBY'S: Fruit Twists

Fruit filled bars

‘Real Fruit’ Fruit Bars

IXL: Fruit Bars

SUN VALLEY: True Fruit 100% Fruit Bars

GOLDEN BAYS: Apricot Bars

Sultanas

Pikelets / Hot Cakes

Cheese and Cracker Dips

Cheese Sticks

Fruit Puree Snack (Plastic Tub)

Fruit Snack in Jelly

Parents & Carers are asked to

check all packaging to ensure

products are in fact ‘nut-free’.