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St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox College Newsletter
Campus: 53-59 Methven Street, Phone: 9675 7433 (P.O. Box 535) Mt Druitt, 2770 FAX: 9675 7533 WEBSITE: http://www.stbishoy.nsw.edu.au e-mail: [email protected]
Monday, 12th of November 2012
Important Dates
November Mon 19 Year 6 Graduation Thur 22 Stage 2 Excursion Year 12 Formal Thur 29 Carols Night December
Tues 4 Presentation Day Wed 5 Last Day of 2012 As mentioned previously, our College has been fortunate to obtain funding through a national partnerships program to improve literacy and numeracy within the College. This is an exciting program with a proven record of success in trials conducted in many states. It is certainly one of the most impressive programs I have participated in during my teaching career, a program that has the potential to significantly impact the literacy and numeracy achievements of our students. The funding will help us to provide extra assistance for our students most in need, additional resources for use by all and informed teaching practices underscored by the latest and most proven educational research. As part of this program, parents will be asked to complete a survey, providing perspective for the College as we design strategies for the implementation of this program. Your help will be greatly appreciated. Teachers will also provided feedback and there will be a detailed analysis of data collected through internal testing and NAPLAN. We have had confirmation that the recent purchases from China should be arriving in coming weeks, having been crated and shipped. This will enable the completion of the Commercial Kitchen, Workshops and the second Science Laboratory. These new facilities will significantly enhance the curriculum offerings of the College. Most people will now be aware that I will not be continuing at St Bishoy next year. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at the College and hope that in some small way that I have made a contribution to you and your children and the College community. Please forgive me for any short comings that have made your life more difficult. I have accepted a role as Secondary Director at St Mary and St Mina’s College for next year, so I will remain close to the community. Thank you for all of your support over my time at the College; I have felt like family. You could have done me no greater honour. As always, your families are in my prayers. I pray that God continues to bless the St Bishoy College community. Rob Stephenson College Principal
KINDERGARTEN 2013 AND OTHER ENROLMENTS
The College has limited spots for new Kindergarten enrolments 2013 and other years. Please contact the school office for an
application or visit the school website at http://www.stbishoy.nsw.edu.au for the downloadable application form.
Hello, everyone. The final term is well underway. The HSC examinations are completed and we pray that our Year 12 students have performed well. We wish them every success and good news in December when the results are published. The feedback I have received from the students has been positive. Our Year 7-10 students begin their exams this week. We hope that their preparations for these exams and the hard work that has preceded them will be appropriately rewarded. As always, let me stress that we can ask no more of our students than their best effort and that we should reward effort much more than actual results. In the long run, this will yield better results.
CHANGE OF DETAILS
Please notify the school office of any changes of personal details including name changes, addresses, phone numbers or emergency contacts. This is to ensure that we can contact you in case of emergencies and so the school reports are sent to the correct addresses.
UNIFORM SHOP
The College Uniform Shop will be open on: Tuesday 8.30 am to 9am and 2.30pm to 3pm, Thursday 8.30am to 9am and 2.30pm to 3pm and Saturday 7pm to 8pm. Please note: The yellow sport uniform will no longer be worn by students next year, 2013. Students must wear the new blue sport uniform.
WHEN YOUR CHILD IS ABSENT
Dear parents, We will be using a new SMS system to enquiry as to why your child is absent (away). We will be messaging you and asking why your child is away rather than calling, you can simply SMS your reply with the reason your child is away or you can still call the Office on 9675 7433. PLEASE NOTE THIS DOES NOT REPLACE THE ABSENCE NOTE YOU MUST PROVIDE WHEN YOUR CHILD RETURN TO SCHOOL. (The note is a Board of Studies requirement).
PAYMENTS
Instructions to Parents for All Payments (Photos, Excursions etc..) EXCEPT School Tuition Fees 1. Please write your child’s full name on an envelope. (One envelope for each child). 2. Write your child’s Year and class (for example “4A” Year 4 Class A ) 3. Please write the amount of money you will be placing in the envelope on the outside of the envelope. 4. Please include the permission note – without this, students are not permitted to attend excursions etc). 5. It is the parents’ responsibility to ensure the correct amount is placed in the envelope. 6. Please do not approach Reception to get change. By doing this you are helping to contribute to the smooth running operations of the College. We thank you in anticipation of your cooperation in this matter.
PROCEDURES
If you have a concern regarding your son/daughter, please make an appointment to see the classroom teacher first or write in your child’s diary. This is very important as the classroom teacher is the initial person who can assist you with your query. If then you feel that your issue has not been resolved, you must proceed to the appropriate coordinator. Following the coordinator you may make an appointment with the deputy, then the principal. If you still feel your matter has not been resolved, you may make an appointment with the college director. Please follow this procedure.
CAR PARK
As you are aware, parking is only permitted in the lower car park on the school premises. Please ensure you park in the appropriate areas and make sure you look out for children. Also, Learner drivers are not to enter the school car park under any circumstances due to the safety and well being of students, parents and guardians. Learner drivers are to park on the street. Also, when you are dropping off students in the morning, park in the parking bay so other drivers can drive out safely. PLEASE NOTE: The upper car park is reserved for the child care and school staff ONLY. Please make sure you park in the lower car park to ensure child safety.
HOLIDAY
If you are planning to go on holiday throughout the school term, please ensure you put it in writing with the dates and purpose of your holiday to be approved by the College Principal. This is a legal requirement for the school. Thank you for your cooperation.
KIDS CORNER
Sudoku Joke
WEEK 4 AWARDS
KGY: laith Asfour
Katrina Mankarious Veronica Youssif
Mark Kamal
KG: Antony Youssif
Sandra Jabo Merone Bogale Elbron Nissan
1J: Kyrollos Habashy Youliana Hanna
Binitta Binoy Marym Azer
1K: Melos Kebebe
Swayam Kumar Maree
Mankarious
2R: Keriakos Mikhail Karmen Georgi Adriana Khalil
Fadi Hanna Naomi Salib
3S: Merry Dankha
Youstina Botros Majd Asfour
Joseph Gobran
4P: Christopher
Farah Alwin Joseph
Mariam Kamal Joyce Todary
4S: Trian Pineda
Marina Guirguis Elbrat Nissan
Jayson Ibrahim
5O: Sandy Estafanos Kyrillos Matta
Martina Philopos Bishoy Bakhoum
6J: Veronica Pelipos
Patrick Mankarious Matina Zaki Riley Ferrett
Angela Popovic Andrew Kamel Bishoy Kamal
Bronze: Jacob Jebbo Silver: Monica Wasif Gold: KG Elbron Nissan, Maximus Girgis, Rafael Fakri, Michael Wasif, Veronika Ragheb 1J Andrew Youssef, Maryam Azer, Angelina Bahdi, Marina Daoud 2R Jovan Popovic, Naomi Salib, Meriam Todary, Jessica Jebbo 4S Trian Pineda, Stephanous Escandar, Marc Del Pilar 4P Mehraty Michael, Mariam Ghannami, Arsanious Shenouda 5O Macrina Girgis 6J Pierre Elsabie, Peter Ayad, Jonathan Jebbo, Amanda Polus
SHOES
URGENT NOTICE: Please ensure students are wearing the correct shoes. Please note that boots are not permitted to be worn on any given day at school. Also, black sport shoes are not considered to be adequate for regular school day footwear. It is a uniform requirement that school shoes are to be black leather lace up shoes. Black or white sport shoes may be worn on sport days ONLY. Canvas/material/slip on shoes are not permitted on any given day as these kind of shoes do not give appropriate support to children’s feet. As this is a part of the uniform policy, a uniform warning will be given for students who wear incorrect footwear. The College thanks you for your cooperation.
LIBRARY BOOKS
� As the end of the year approaching, all Primary students need to return all library books to the school Library by week six (12th – 16th November). If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the librarian. Please note any outstanding items after these dates will be considered lost and invoices will be issued to recover the cost of these items.
Why did the turkey cross the road?
To prove he wasn’t chicken
BOOK CHARACTER PARADE
The Book Character Parade was held on 26th October. It was great to see all the students dress up as their favourite character. The teachers also dressed up and everyone looked amazing. Thank you to everyone who took part and helped organise the event.
REMEMBERANCE DAY
On Friday 9th November, grades 3-11 attended a Remembrance Day Assembly to remember those who died at war. Remembrance Day was on Sunday the 11th November.
YEAR 8 ART EXCURSION
On Friday 19th October, Year 8 went on an art excursion to Bondi Beach to see Sculptures by the Sea. We saw amazing sculptures and amazing art and we even saw things that inspired us to be more artistic. After we saw the sculptures, we went to the beach. We played in the sand; we played beach volleyball and the teachers even let us wet our feet in the water. At the end of the day, we saw amazing artworks and we enjoyed the beach. We came back with lots of lovely memories. Written by: Annasimone Wanis
OFFICE DISPLAY
WOW! Have a look at what Kindy has made for the office display board. It is great to see that Kindergarten also got into Remembrance Day. The display also shows the wreaths made by other classes for the assembly.
Next time you are in the office, take a look at the great work students have done.
P & F
The P & F will be selling jelly cups every Friday until the end of term 4. The jelly cups will be available for $1 each and will be on sale in the undercover area.All money raised will go to the school to be used for the students. If you would like to help Mrs Georgi with selling the jelly please see Mrs Ferrett. The Principals Breakfast is not far away for all those students that have reached their gold merit badges, to ensure this morning goes ahead and runs smoothly the P & F will require parent helpers on the day. If you are available to help, please see Mrs Ferrett or Mrs Georgi. Your support will be greatly appreciated.
CANTEEN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We urgently need the help of 10 mums to help out with the College Canteen. 3 ½ hours weekly From: 8.30am to 12noon From: 12noon to 3.30pm Please leave your name with Reception. Thank you for supporting our College.
ANGELOS CHILD CARE
Open 7am till 6pm REBATE AVAILABLE
Fees start as low as $11.00 per day Including ALL meals
53-59 Methven street Mount Druitt
PH: 96753320
Web site: www.angelosccc.vpweb.com.au
Email: [email protected]
VACANCIES EVERY DAY FOR ALL AGES, ALL MEALS PROVIDED, FRIENDLY AND EXPERIENCED STAFF OPEN 7AM TIL 6PM MONDAY TO FRIDAY
PARENTING IDEAS
ADVERTISEMENTS
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Blacktown, Mount Druitt Area Contact Mohsen at 0420 465 488 E-mail: [email protected]
COMMUNITY NEWS
Father Shenouda's Food Donation - High School 2012 The SRC in the High School have come up with a wonderful initiative to help assist Father Shenouda’s charity at Coco’s in
the city.
We have made a timetable for a class, each week, to donate food and help Father Shenouda. There will be a box inside the
High School Staffroom for students to place their donation. All we ask is for a small contribution during your classes
designated week. All donations will be boxed up on a Friday afternoon and given to Mrs Helou, who helps Father
Shenouda each week at Coco’s.
For those of you who are not familiar with Father Shenouda’s work at Coco’s – It is a non-profit organisation which has
been running for over 20 years. There are 2 locations at Parramatta and in the City, all run on a Tuesday evening. He gets
over 100 homeless people at each Tuesday night, serving them home cooked meals and providing them with clothing and
blankets. He also supports them with medical assistance and job seeking opportunities.
Term 4 Year Group
Week 5 7N & 7V
Week 6 8 &9
Week 7 10 & 11
Week 8 ALL YEAR GROUPS
We encourage parents and students to help assist Father Shenouda with his charity. If you have any enquires please don’t
hesitate to contact Miss Macri.
Sincerely,
Rob Stephenson & Karina Macri
Archangel Michael & St Bishoy Vacation Care
Daily Costs - Vacation Care & Youth Club December 2012/ January 2013
ESTIMATE ONLY
As of 1st January 2012 new National Government Regulations will come into effect. Centre Day Fee is the total fee payable including all excursions and incursions
Minimum in-center fee is $5 + $35 Child 1 Child 2 Child 3 Child 4
PLEASE INPUT CORRECT CCB RATE:
100% 70% 30% 10% Child
1 Child
2 Child
3 Child
4 TOTAL
Scheme Day Date Activity IN/OUT
activity + $5 Bus
Contribution for outings
Day Rate including activity
Amount Due after
CCB
INPUT "Y"
for attendance
INPUT "Y"
for attendance
INPUT "Y"
for attendance
INPUT "Y"
for attendance
Amount Due if eligible
for CCR
Week 1
A3 Thurs 6th Dec Beat the Buzzer challenge IN $5 $40 0.00 7.87 17.51 30.36 36.79 0.00
A3 Fri 7th Dec Craft with Eugenie IN $5 $40 0.00 7.87 17.51 30.36 36.79 0.00
Week 2
A4 Mon 10th Dec Christmas Calendar Making (taking your photo)
IN $8 $43 0.00 10.87 20.51 33.36 39.79 0.00
A8 Tue 11th Dec Maritime Museum (pirate ship & submarine)
OUT $15 $50 0.00 17.87 27.51 40.36 46.79 0.00
A7 Wed 12th Dec Jumping Castle K-Yr3 IN $10 $45 0.00 12.87 22.51 35.36 41.79 0.00
A8 Thu 13th Dec Go Banana OUT $15 $50 0.00 17.87 27.51 40.36 46.79 0.00
A8 Fri 14th Dec Build your own Christmas/snowman/ Reindeer
OUT
$15 $50 0.00 17.87 27.51 40.36 46.79 0.00
Week 3
A4 Mon 17th Dec Santa workshop & pancakes for "Break fast"
IN $8 $43 0.00 10.87 20.51 33.36 39.79 0.00
A8 Tue 18th Dec Homebush Aquatic centre swimming Yr4 - Yr10
OUT $15 $50 0.00 17.87 27.51 40.36 46.79 0.00
A4 Star kids K-Yr3 OUT $8 $43 0.00 10.87 20.51 33.36 39.79 0.00
A7 Wed 19th Dec Circus workshop IN $10 $45 0.00 12.87 22.51 35.36 41.79 0.00
B3 Thurs 20th Dec Y5/6/YC Kayaking & Hungry Jacks
OUT $30 $65 0.00 32.87 42.51 55.36 61.79 0.00
A2 Aqua Golf K-Yr4 OUT $20 $55 0.00 22.87 32.51 45.36 51.79 0.00
A4 Fri 21th Dec Amazing Race IN $8 $43 0.00 10.87 20.51 33.36 39.79 0.00
Week 4
A4 Mon 24th Dec Visit from Santa & Christmas craft
IN $8 $43 0.00 10.87 20.51 33.36 39.79 0.00
A3 Thurs 27th Dec Water activities "bring in your water guns"
IN $5 $40 0.00 7.87 17.51 30.36 36.79 0.00
A3 Fri 28th Dec Make a Christmas house with Mariana
IN $5 $40 0.00 7.87 17.51 30.36 36.79 0.00
Week 5
A3 Mon 31st Dec Go on a treasure hunt & superhero day
IN $5 $40 0.00 7.87 17.51 30.36 36.79 0.00
A3 Wed 2nd Jan Building castles & dragon competition
IN $5 $40 0.00 7.87 17.51 30.36 36.79 0.00
A2 Thurs 3rd Jan Hoyts Cinema & Mc Donald OUT $20 $55 0.00 22.87 32.51 45.36 51.79 0.00
A3 Fri 4th Jan Painting your Christmas Canvas
IN $5 $40 0.00 7.87 17.51 30.36 36.79 0.00
Week 6
A4 Tue 8th Jan K-Y3 Pillow case making IN $8 $43 0.00 10.87 20.51 33.36 39.79 0.00
A8 Homebush Aquatic centre swimming Yr4 - Yr10
OUT $15 $50 0.00 17.87 27.51 40.36 46.79 0.00
A3 Wed 9th Jan Soccer & painting stained glass frames
IN $5 $40 0.00 7.87 17.51 30.36 36.79 0.00
B3 Thurs 10th Jan Water Skiing at Cables OUT $30 $65 0.00 32.87 42.51 55.36 61.79 0.00
A7 Jumping on Ballons & BBQ OUT $10 $45 0.00 12.87 22.51 35.36 41.79 0.00
A8 Fri 11th Jan K-Y4 Go Carting IN $15 $50 0.00 17.87 27.51 40.36 46.79 0.00
A6 Y5/6/YC Luna Park OUT $40 $75 0.00 42.87 52.51 65.36 71.79 0.00
Week 7
B3 Mon 14th Jan Aquarium & Madam Tussauds
OUT $30 $65 0.00 32.87 42.51 55.36 61.79 0.00
A4 Tue 15th Jan Clay workshop IN $8 $43 0.00 10.87 20.51 33.36 39.79 0.00
A2 Wed 16th Jan Mini Golf K-Y10 OUT $20 $55 0.00 22.87 32.51 45.36 51.79 0.00
A4 Thu 17th Jan Basket ball workshop IN $8 $43 0.00 10.87 20.51 33.36 39.79 0.00
A4 Fri 18th Jan Don Bosco Indoor Centre OUT $8 $43 0.00 10.87 20.51 33.36 39.79 0.00
Week 8
A4 Mon 21st Jan Master Chef Monster Burger & Ice cream
IN $8 $43 0.00 10.87 20.51 33.36 39.79 0.00
A8 Tue 22nd Jan AMF Bowling (include hot dog & drink)
OUT $15 $50 0.00 17.87 27.51 40.36 46.79 0.00
A3 Wed 23rd Jan Wheels day & Ice block IN $5 $40 0.00 7.87 17.51 30.36 36.79 0.00
A8 Thurs 24th Jan Go Banana KG-Y4 OUT $15 $50 0.00 17.87 27.51 40.36 46.79 0.00
A2 Ice Skating Y5/6/YC OUT $20 $55 0.00 22.87 32.51 45.36 51.79 0.00
A3 Fri 25th Jan Australia day celebration & craft with Eugenie
IN $5 $40 0.00 7.87 17.51 30.36 36.79 0.00
Week 9
A3 Tue 29th Jan Wii games, movies & Munchies
$5 $40 0.00 7.87 17.51 30.36 36.79 0.00
TOTAL: $0.00 $0.00
Please contact Centrelink and register for Childcare Rebate (CCR)
If you are eligible, CCR enables you to claim 50% of your out of pocket expenses (gap fee)
(capped at $7,000 per child, per year)
You may like to pay directly into our account: Please print a receipt as proof of payment.
Also please ensure you include your child’s first and last names as a reference.
Bank: Commonwealth Bank Branch: Marrickville
BSB: 62199
Account: 10314179
Account Name: Archangel Michael & St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox Church Vacation Care Reference: Your child’s first and last name
Payment must be made with Registration form – Late Registration fee is $10 per child
