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DearFamilies,Friends,CaregiversandStudents

IinviteyoutoaAendourAGMonTuesday21stMarch2017,6.30pmintheBoardroom.

IalsoinviteyoutonominateyourselftoserveasaMemberoftheSchoolBoard. ThemeeLngsareheldmonthlyonthethirdTuesdayofthemonthat6.30pm.YoumaynominatebyemailingmyAssistantKellyJohnston(kelly.johnston@holyfamily.catholic.edu.au).

RoleoftheBoard

• DeveloppoliciesthatnurturethereligiousdimensionandguidethedirecLonoftheschool;• DeveloptherelaLonshipbetweentheschoolandthelocalChurch;• PromoteeducaLonalexcellencewithintheschool;• SupporttheadministraLonoftheschool;• FosterharmoniousandposiLvecollaboraLonwithintheschoolcommunity;• Protectchildren;• Monitorbuildingsandgroundsdevelopmentandmaintenance;• Exercisefinancialstewardshipoftheschool;and• EnsurecompliancewithlegalobligaLons.

TheSchoolBoardshouldbeaclearsignofthepartnershipbetweenparishandschool,parentsandstaff,the school and Catholic educaLon as a whole, and between the school community and the broaderChurchcommunityandsociety.

MEMBERSHIPOFTHESCHOOLBOARD

ThecurrentmembersoftheSchoolBoardinclude:• FrRoderickO’Brien(President)• JoanYoung(Parish)• KerryWhite(Principal)• AdamSlater(DeputyPrincipal)• NicholasBartold(Staff)• KellyJohnston(Staff)• StephenBlick• ShaneHawkes• BrookeGreenham• Loan(Leah)Tran• DavidStockbridge• LoanBui

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CHILDRENSAFETY&WELLBEINGThesafetyandwellbeingofourchildrenisattheheartofourschool’smissionandvalues.Weknowthatforchildrentofeelsafeandsecure,therearemanyelementsweneedtoaddress.AmajoraspectofthisiscreaLngaschoolandcommunityculturewherechildrenarelistenedtoandtheiropinionsarevalued.Another important element is having a curriculum that teaches children about safety and childprotecLon. This includes howwe feel whenwe are unsafe, having networks of support and how todevelopposiLverelaLonships.

Inthisregard,IofferforyourinformaLonthefollowingbrochurethathighlightstheKeepingSafe:ChildProtecLonCurriculum. This curriculum is covered in all schools in SouthAustralia and ismandated inCatholic schools as apartofour compliance. This is an invaluable resourceandwill be covered inallclassesatHolyFamily throughouttheyear. Iencourageyoutotalkwithyourchildaboutsomeof thefamilytopicsinthebrochureandalsoyourchild'steacheraboutanyaspectofthecurriculumthatwillbeaddressedatschool.

IfatanyLmeyouhaveanyquesLonsorconcerns,pleasedon’thesitatetocontactmehereattheschool.

ItisourintenLonthatchildrenwillshareallareasoftheplaygroundunderteachersupervisionandplaysafelyandappropriately.Iftheydoso,theyare

freetoplayintheseareas.

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NEWSFROMTHEFISHFARMThere’sbeenalotgoingonintheFishFarmandwearesogratefulforallthestudentswhohavehelpedunload,washandplacethescoriainthegrowingtubs. It’sbeenawesome. It’samessyjobandthereissLllmoretodo.(wearesorryaboutthewetandmuddyuniforms!!)

Wearegearingupinthenextweekorsotointroduceournewfishspeciesonceourwaterqualityhasbeenfinallytested.WearealsostarLngtogrowherbs.

WehavelodgedanapplicaLonforaRecreaLonalFishingGrantwiththeDeptofEnvironment,WaterandNaturalResourcesfor2017/18,won’tknowunLlaboutJune,butifweareapproved, itwilladdanewdimensiontoourprogramparLcularlyforcampsandexcursions.

Ourpregnantyabbieis“blossoming“!Studentshavebeenmesmerisedbyhowsheiscaringforhereggs.

AnotherbitofgoodnewsisthatSimonFry,aquaponicsguru(alsoaplumberandUniSciencestudent)hasbeenawardedacommunityserviceprojectrebatebytheuniandwebecomehis“communityservice”sowewillseemoreofSimon.Simon’sdadisheadingupUniSASTEMprojectssoit’sagreatlinkforus.

MrMcCarthywasinthefarmtodayandcaneasilyaccommodategroupsofstudentstoassistwithtasks.HehadsomebookingsforFriday17thMarch:R/1JMat9.45-10.30&R/1AMat11.30-12.

MrMcCarthytakesgroupsofabout8,he’shappyforteacherstomixandmatchiestudentsfromacrossclasses.

HeisvaryinghisdaysofworksothatIcanbethereatthebeginningandtheendoftheweek.

FishFarmdaysfortheremainderofthetermareMarch20th,23rd,28th,30th,April3rd,7th10th,13th.Ifyouwanttodropinononeofthesedaysyouwouldbeverywelcome.

WEAREDESPERATELYNEEDINGAQUARIUMSFOROURCLASSESPLEASELETTHEOFFICEKNOW

Sincerely

KerryWhitePrincipal

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Keeping Safe: Child Protection CurriculumThe Department for Education and Child Development

has a legal responsibility to protect children and young

people from abuse in its own settings and in the

wider community.

All children and young people have a right to: » Be treated with respect and to be protected

from harm.

» Feel and be safe in their interactions with adults

and other children and young people.

» Understand as early as possible what is meant

by feeling and being safe.

» Receive the support of counsellors or staff in their education or care setting who are responsible for

their safety and wellbeing.

Source: Child Protection in Schools, Early Childhood Education and Care Services Policy (2011)

The Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum teaches

all children from a young age, in an age appropriate

way, to recognise abuse and tell a trusted adult about

it. It helps them understand what is appropriate and

inappropriate touching and outlines ways they can

keep themselves safe.

Preschool to Year 12

Parent and carer information

The right to be safeRelationshipsRecognising and reporting abuseProtective strategies

Further informationInformation about the Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum is available

from your child’s school, preschool or

teacher. Alternatively, you can contact

the Child Protection Curriculum Officer on 08 8226 5887.

Under Section 82 of the Education Act (1972), schools and preschools are not

required to seek permission from parents

and carers for their child to participate

in the curriculum.

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***** PRIVACY *****

A reminder that the toilets in the corridor near the staff room are Staff toilets. Parents are welcome to access but for Child Protection reasons please do not take children into these toilets.

Parents and children can use the disabled toilet near the hall/OSHC room.

NUT FREE Just a reminder that Holy

Family is a nut free school. This includes Nutella and

Peanut Butter.

LAPTOP CHARGERS Laptop Chargers are NOT to be brought to school.Allstudentsshouldbechargingtheirlaptopathomeeach night. This is for safety and security reasonsandensuringthechargerstaysingoodcondiLon.

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SHOW & TELL

Congratulations to our Holy Family Swim TeamCongratulations to the 14 team members who represented Holy Family at the SAPSASA and SACPSASA swimming carnivals.

These students trained at 7.30am for 4 weeks to prepare for the events.

A wonderful commitment from both students and parents. We thank you and appreciate your efforts.

Our students performed very well at both carnivals bringing home numerous ribbons.

Due to their great swims three students represented Para District at State Day held at Marion Pool on March 16th: Well done:

• Jack Niblock;• Georgia Norman;• Kim Anh Tong.

Special thanks to parents that helped as officials - Leisa Norman and Tara Niblock. Also to all our parents that transported and supported the team.

Keep swimming.Lisa RobertsLeanne Cooymans

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Speck of GoldToday (Friday 10th March)at lunchLme I had thepleasure of helping somevery creaLve students tocreate a see-saw and a‘campfire’ out of the logst h a t a r e n e a r t h eplayground.Howcool!

MelMarBnYear3/4Teacher

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BILLY G'S GOURMET COOKIE DOUGH

Fundraising Never Taste So Good!

We are excited to announce that today we have commencedour very own Billy G's Gourmet Cookie Dough Fundraiser. Billy G's is an Australianfamily owned and

operated business using very special recipes and qualityingredients for that homestyle taste.

FUNDRAISERDear Parents,

This year’s fundraiser for Spring Fair is Billy G Cookie Dough. These cookies are delicious, easy to bake and great for lunch boxes. A fun activity to do with the whole family.

Please find below information and the link to the Holy Family Catholic School online shop where you can place your orders. Once you order, please remember to print your order and return back to the school.

An order form will also be sent home for each family. Please complete this form and return to the school with payment if you don’t wish to order online.

Orders need to be completed by 10 April 2017 with collection on 4 May 2017.

Thank you for your support. Happy baking!

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Firstly, Welcome to the new year!

My name is Ché Murray and I am currently undertaking the role of ATSI (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) focus teacher this year.

As part of my role I hope to meet our Indigenous families and build effective and constructive communication to strengthening relationships between Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander and non-Aboriginal peoples. Through discussions and meaningful connections, I hope to help foster creative, constructive and improved outcomes for all students within our community.

Furthermore, I hope that through these meetings we can build Cultural responsive bridges between home, family and school contexts that encourages students to know and praise their own and others’ cultural and spiritual heritages.

If you have any questions about our Indigenous Education or would like to make a time to see me personally, please don’t hesitate to ask.

Alternatively, I can be reached by email at the following address;

Che.murray@holyfamily.catholic.edu.au In Kindness,

Ché Murray

ATSI Education Focus Teacher Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander Education Focus Teacher

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Harmony Day Morning Tea: 21st March

Come and celebrate Harmony Day with a morning

tea and a chat in the courtyard.

Where: St Francis of Assisi Courtyard

When: Tuesday 21st March at 9am

Cost: Free

Who: Everyone is welcome including preschoolers

For catering purposes please RSVP to: Magdalena.moise@holyfamily.catholic.edu.au or emma.finos@holyfamily.catholic.edu.au or at the

office: 8250 6616

Looking forward to seeing you all there.

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Harmony Day

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FROM THE APRIMOnFriday,17thMarchtheCatholicChurchcelebratetheFeastofSaintPatrick.

HerearesomeinteresBngfactsabouthim:• SaintPatrickSymbolonUKFlag;• SaintPatrick’sCrossisredonawhitebackground;• ItwasaddedtotheUnionJackofGreatBritain in1801,whenIrelandbecamepartoftheUnited

Kingdom.•ShamrockThereare3differentkindsofshamrocks:• TheBlackMedicandtheLesserYellowTrefoilwhichbothhaveyellowflowers;• TheWhiteCloverwhichhaslongstemmedpinkorwhiteflowers;• No-oneisquitesurewhichisthefirhshamrockthatistheoneusedbySaintPatrickasanemblem

oftheHolyTrinity.

SaintPatrick’sCabbage-Wasaplantgrownasacureforwarts,bruisesandfevers. Peoplegrewitonrooropstokeepoffthunderandlightning.

ImportantDates1. SaintPatrick’sDay,17thMarch,datesbackto1713.2. Startswithaparadewhereeveryonewearsgreenandashamrockintheirhat.3. ManyGaelicgamesareplayedonthisdayincludinghurling,whereaballthesizeofatennisballis

thrownandcaughtbyametrelongsLck.4. Irish tradiLonal music is played on this day featuring musical instruments such as the harp, Ln

whistleandfiddle.5. PotatoesarethekeyingredientinmanyIrishdishesonthisday.Theseincludepancakes,stewand

shamrockrolls.6. SaintPatrick’sDaywasfirstobservedinAustraliain1810.

SaintPatrickSaintPatrickwasborninEnglandin389AD.AttheageofsixteenhewascapturedbyIrishpiratesandtakentoIreland.AtthisLmehedevotedhislifetoGodandconvertedtoChrisLanity.HeescapedtoRomeandstudiedtobeapriest.HewasconsecratedasaBishopandreturnedtoIrelandtopreachtheGoodNews.TheshamrockheexplainedwastheHolyTrinity,Father,SonandHolySpirit.PatrickwasgivenpermissionbytheDruidChieraintopreachtheWordofGodalloverIreland.SaintPatrickwasacompassionatemanwhocuredmanypeople.HeadaptedpagancelebraLonsintoChrisLanfeasts.HesetupChurches,monasteriesandconventsthroughoutIreland.LegendhasitthathedroveallthesnakesintotheIrishSea.Hediedin461AD.Todayhisfeastisaworld-widecelebraLon.

Masses,MorningPrayerandLiturgies.Mass,Thursday,March23rd11.303/4MC&3/4SMCentre.Liturgy,Thursday,March23rd9am,R/1GC,classroom.MorningPrayer,Tuesday,March21st,6/7RG,9am,classroom.

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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER OF SALISBURY

CATHOLIC PARISH

PARISH VISION: A Welcoming Community,

United in Faith, Centred in

the Eucharist, Which embraces the Spirit

and Nature of all God’s People

PARISH CONTACTS:

Parish Business Manager: Lyra Angeles Telephone: 8258 2314 Facsimile: 8281 8287 Email address: salcath@tpg.com.au

Parish Clergy: Fr Roderick O’Brien PP

Fr Tran Quang Tong Fr Shibu Jacob msfs Deacon Arturo Jimenea (For emergencies after office hours, please phone 8258 2314, and use the mobile number provided)

Parish Sacrament Program: Louise Svensdotter (Coordinator) Diane Innes (Pastoral Assistant) Sacrament Program direct line: 8281 9603 salcath3@tpg.com.au

Parish Faith Formation: Joan Young: 8182 3237 0419 485 090 young.joan@bigpond.com

Canossian Sisters: Telephone and fax: 8258 3230

Co-ordinator of Pastoral Visitors: Ellen Arklay: 0410 747 626

Lyell McEwin Hospital Chaplains: Robynne Malone: 8182 9000 and ask for Pager 6060 or for the Catholic Chaplain

Calvary Central Districts Hospital: Call 8282 5395 (9am-5pm) and ask for Pastoral Care Worker on duty

19th March 2017 (Year A)

3rd Sunday of Lent

SUNDAY MASS TIMES Orario delle Messe

St. Augustine’s: 23 Commercial Rd, Salisbury

Saturday: 6.00pm Vigil Sunday: 9.00am

12:00noon (Polish) 7.00pm

1st Sunday of Month at 3:00pm (Filipino Community) 2nd Sunday of the month at 10.30am (Italian)

St. Finbar’s: Greencroft Road, Salisbury North Sunday: 9:00am

Holy Family: Shepherdson Rd, Parafield Gdns

Sunday: 10:30am

RECONCILIATION TIMES Saturday from 11:30am &

also after Vigil Mass

Parish website: http://salcath.freehostia.com

Put the Glass Down Today

Dear Friends, We’re into Lent and it’s a time where lots of us will end up facing some degree of temptation to beat up on ourselves for failing in our efforts to fulfil our Lenten penances. I wish to share a story with you. A professor began his class by holding up a glass with some water in it. He held it up for all to see and asked the students, “How much do you think is the weight of this glass?” “50 gms!” …. “100 gms!” …. “125gms!” …. The students answered. “I really don’t know unless I weigh it,” said the professor, “but, my question is: What would happen if I held it up like this for a few minutes?” “Nothing”, the students said. “Ok what would happen if I held it up like this for an hour?” the professor asked. “Your arm would begin to ache”, said one of the students. “You’re right, now what would happen if I held it for a day?” “Your arm could go numb, you might have severe muscle stress and paralysis and have to go to hospital for sure!” ventured another student and all the students laughed. “Very good, but during all this, did the weight of the glass change?” asked the professor. “No” “Then what caused the arm ache and the muscle stress?” The students were puzzled. “Put the glass down!” said one of the students. “Exactly!” said the professor. “Life’s problems are something like this. Hold it for a few minutes in your head and they seem okay. Think of them for a long time and they begin to ache. Hold it even longer and they begin to paralyse you. You will not be able to do anything.” - (Source: author Kathy Hadley) Sometimes we are like this. We carry the burden of our problems and failures. We find it really hard to let go. As a result, we are paralysed and not able to enjoy the life God has given us. The problem is that by our strength we are not able to let go. This Lent, if you would like to experience more peace in your heart, I would encourage you to let go…stop beating yourself up, forgive yourself and others, ask forgiveness from God and others. All of us face problems and failures and the comforting thought is that Jesus has taken away our failures and sins. (Come to me, all you who labour and are overburdened and I will give you rest. Mt. 11/28). Let us trust God completely and during this Lent, learn to put the glass down through the power of the Holy Spirit. Wishing you a good time of staying close to God through this Lent, Love and prayers, Fr. Shibu Jacob Msfs

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�8th March 2017

P&F MEETINGS

Next meeting: Tuesday 28th March at 2pm ALL WELCOME

Thank you to Brooke, Betty, Catherine, Luisa & Adam for

attending the meeting on the 7th March.

Apologies Hong, Stephen, Janelle & Julie

“Theresearchisoverwhelminglyclear:whenparentsplayaposi6veroleintheirchildren’seduca6on,studentstobe<erinschool”.

We are looking for P&F members If you are a volunteer

please register your interest. Call 8250 6616

Ask for Luisa or Adam

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR UPCOMING EVENTS

Sports Day 31st March: Please ask your child’s Teacher how you can help. Mother’s Day Stalls: Term 2 Week 2 - Friday May 12th Meet & Greet: 17th March in the Courtyard with Credit

Union SA and Spring Fair Fundraiser Demo Term 2: CAFÉ in the New Resource Centre

NotetoParents:YEAR 7’s will be going to Highschool in

2019 (Catholic Schools Only)

Catholic Education South Australia has made a strategic decision to implement a

phased transition of Year 7s from a primary to a secondary setting over the next 5 years.

This means that Year 6 will become the final year of primary schooling & Year 7 will become the first year of secondary schooling in 2019

Why you should become a Parents and Friends Member

“Be involved in your school’s activities and events”

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Playgroup at Holy Family Catholic School

Come and join us! Holy Family now offers playgroup for children aged from 0- 5 years old. Our playgroup is based on the principles of continuity, transition and pathways for children and their families. Stay and spend the morning with your little one watching them play and learn and build friendships and social skills in a safe and supported environment.

Who: Everyone is welcome to join playgroup, you don't need to have children attending the school.

When: Thursday mornings 9:00am - 11:00am

Where: Holy Family OSHC room

What to bring: Water, hat, fruit and a gold coin donation

For enquiries and bookings call 8250 6616 or email kelly.johnston@holyfamily.catholic.edu.au

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^The standard Netsave Account Interest Rate is subject to change at any time. *For a limited time only, members who open a new Netsave Account will receive an additional 1.25% pa on top of the current standard Netsave Account Interest Rate of 1.75% pa for a period of 3 months from opening of the account. This rate will apply for balances up to $1 million and is only available to members who have not held a Netsave Account within the last 6 months. The portion of any balance above $1 million will receive the standard Netsave Account interest rate. After the 3 month period expires the standard Netsave Account interest rate will apply on all balances. 1Unlimited fee-free internet, mobile and phone banking transfers between Credit Union SA accounts. 2Deposits up to $250,000 are guaranteed by the Federal Government under the Financial Claims Scheme from 1 February 2012. Credit Union SA Ltd ABN 36 087 651 232, AFSL/Australian Credit License 241066, 400 King William Street, Adelaide SA 5000. 161206_21Feb17

Your online savings can now grow faster

To start growing your savings, talk to your School Community RepresentativeNorthern area Dimitri Carapetis 8202 7673Southern area Mark Kohler 8202 7675creditunionsa.com.au/netsave

With a competitive base variable rate of 1.75%pa^, you’ll enjoy a bonus 1.25%pa* on any new Credit Union SA Netsave Account for the first 3 months, including:

Interest calculated daily, paid monthlyNo monthly account keeping feesFee-free access to your money 24/7 online and through our app1

Deposits Government guaranteed2

Credit Union SA will have a tent at our Sports Day on Friday 31st March. Please come and discuss with one of their friendly staff how

they can benefit you, your child and the school.

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PUBLIC HOLIDAY (Adelaide Cup) Monday 13th March

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Board Tuesday 21st March - 6.3pm, Boardroom (All Welcome)

SPORTS DAY Friday 31st March 2017 - 12pm to 4pm

PARENT / TEACHER INTERVIEWS Monday 3rd April to Thursday 6th April

SPRING FAIR MEETING Wednesday 5th April - 6.30pm

LAST DAY OF TERM 1 Thursday 13th April

PUBLIC HOLIDAY (Good Friday) Friday 14th April - NO SCHOOL

SAVE THE DATE SPORTS DAY

Friday 31st March

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AssembliesTerm 1

Term 1 PresentingWeek 1 LeadersWeek 2 5/6DE and 5/6IBWeek 3 5/6PN and 5/6EWeek 4 3/4MJ and 3/4KCWeek 5 3/4CM and 3/4BHWeek 6 6/7RG and 6/7JWWeek 7 6/7NB and 5/6MNWeek 8 Harmony Day

AssemblyWeek 9 Sports DayWeek 10 5/6PA and 3/4DPWeek 11 Good Friday

Term 2Term 2 PresentingWeek 1 LeadersWeek 2 2RS and 2JHWeek 3 2MP and 2DHWeek 4 R/1JM and R/1RVWeek 5 Mission WeekWeek 6 R/1GC and R/1TBWeek 7 R/1AM and R/1MSWeek 8 3/4MC and 3/4SMWeek 9 R/1EC and R/1MRWeek 10 Music