Term 4 Issue 34 Page 1 Wednesday 8th November 2017 Dear Families

2018 Prep and Whole School Transitions

We welcome all our new Prep children and their parents this

Friday from 9.30am to 11.00am as they attend the first of 4

orientation days, in preparation for their entry into school next

year. Whilst the children attend the orientation session on Friday

their parents will attend an information session with myself, our

Deputy Principal Jo Cowan and staff. All other year levels will

also spend time that morning in possible 2018 classes as part of

their transition for next year.

Baby News!

Congratulations to Michael

Walpole and his wife Tash on

the arrival of their son Miles

Thomas on the 25th October.

Baby and mum are doing well!

First Eucharist Information

Night - This Thursday

Children receiving the Sacrament of First Eucharist on one of the

weekend masses in November are required to attend, along with

their parents, a Eucharist Workshop Family Night this coming

Thursday evening @ 7.00pm in the school Auditorium.

St Mary’s Remembrance Day Prayer Service Monday

November 13th at our flag raising assembly @ 8.45am

All families are especially invited to St Mary’s Remembrance Day

Prayer service Monday November 13th to be held during our flag

raising assembly @ 8.45am.

School Fees

Unless you are on a pre-arranged payment schedule, all school

fees for the year should have been paid by the end of last term.

If you are having difficulty finalising your school fee commitment

for 2017 please contact the Office immediately to make alternate

arrangements, otherwise please immediately pay any outstanding

amount.

Have a good week. Greg White, Principal

November Thurs 9th @ 8.30am

Uniform Shop Open

Thurs 9th @ 7pm

First Eucharist Information

Night

Fri 10th

Whole School Transition

Fri 10th @ 11am

Parents & Friends Meeting

All Welcome!

Fri 10th @ 2.40pm

Assembly - 1/2 Canty

Mon 13th @ 8.45am

Remembrance Day Flag

Raising

Tues 14th from 8.10am

Breakfast Club

Poppy Badges for

Remembrance Day

November 11th

On sale

every

recess and

lunchtime for

$1

Parents & Friends

Meeting

Friday 10th November

@ 11am

November Birthdays

9th Srishakthi

9th Ravneet

9th Alisha

11th Angelo

11th Michaellah

12th Lado

12th Priyam

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Information Night for Students Receiving Eucharist for the First Time

Dear Families,

There will be an information night this Thursday for students and

their families who are receiving First Eucharist.

This is an important night session as part of the formation and

preparation for your child to receive Jesus in the Eucharist.

We will begin the night with prayer, followed by two interactive

sessions. One will require students and families to design and paste a

symbol of the Eucharist on their stole. The other activity will require

families to engage in a reflection on the Eucharist.

We will conclude the night with a community prayer.

When: Thursday 9th November

Time: 7pm

Where: St Mary’s School Auditorium

Who: Students and Parents

Congratulations to all the students who completed

the 2017 Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge.

Mr White will be giving out certificates

at assembly on Friday.

Parents are invited to attend.

Victorian Premiers’

Reading Challenge

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Italian - Ciao From 3/4

La Casa

I loved the song La Casa. It was catchy and Signora Mangone gave us an

activity where we had to draw a picture about the song. I drew La Casa and

she liked it. - Ansh 3/4DO

In Italian class we learnt about a house called La Casa. The song goes like

this: “Era una casa molto carina senza soffitto, senza cucina. Non si poteva

entrarci dentro perche non c’era il pavimento”. - Ben 3/4DO

When we learnt La Casa I was happy because I love Italian and singing!! -

Simren 3/4SB

La Casa is a song about a house that did not have a kitchen, toilet and

floor. I love the song. It’s really funny and I felt confident of my drawing. -

Prabhnor 3/4SB

I learnt that the song says that the house is good, but the house is bad

because it has no ceiling, no kitchen, no floor, no roof or toilet and the song

says it is beautiful. The house number is zero. - Manasseh 3/4DO

I learnt how to say ‘kitchen’ when I was singing La Casa. I memorized the

song by repeating it to myself and checking. - Stevie 3/4SB

The song La Casa is catchy and funny. In my drawing

I drew a toilet, a bed and a house because I thought a toilet was funny. I

drew a bed because I love to sleep. - Alex D. 3/4W

I like the song La Casa because it has a lot of words in Italian. I felt proud of

myself when I drew this picture of La Casa because I put a lot of effort in my

drawing. - Egan 3/4DO

The song is very catchy and it’s funny. I made my house like this because

this was my imagination. - Telei 3/4W

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The 146th Annual Dandenong Show is on this weekend at the Dandenong

Showgrounds in Greaves Reserve.

Everyone loves a show with all the colour and excitement it offers and we invite you to come and

experience it all.

See the animals win prizes in the judging ring, enjoy the adrenaline rush of the most hi tech and

modern rides and participate in free activities like the Gum Boot Throw & Great Grocery Giveaway.

From sheep, sideshows and show-bags, the Dandenong Show has something for everyone, with

20,000 visitors from across the country flocking to the city in the second weekend of November.

Founded in 1871, this annual event was an important outlet for the predominantly rural community to

make business contacts and showcase their stock. While both the city and the show have come a long

way since those early days, it

continues to remain true to its roots.

REDUCED PRICE TICKETS for 2017:

Adults $10

6-16 year old $5

5 & Under FREE.

Fees

All outstanding fees are now overdue.

School Contacts Principal: Mr Greg White Acting Deputy Principal: Mrs Jo Cowan

School Secretaries: Ms Sandra Higginbotham, Ms Jane Merchant

School Office Hours: 8.30am - 4.15pm Phone: 9791-7650 Fax: 9792-4827

Email: principal@smdandenong.catholic.edu.au

Website: www.smdandenong.catholic.edu.au

St Mary’s Parish Education Board Chairperson: Father Brendan Lane Parish Pastoral Associate: Mrs Kathy Gottliebsen Principal: Mr Greg White

Acting Deputy Principal: Mrs Jo Cowan Religious Education Coordinator: Miss Amerall Blom

St Mary’s Teacher Rep: Miss Stephanie Meade Parent Reps: Ms Cathy Buchanan, Mr Chris Yugusuk

Zooper Doopers

On Sale on Mondays & Tuesdays

@ Lunchtime

from the Auditorium Window,

50 cents.

Second Hand Uniform

Shop

Open Monday

13th November @ 9am