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From the Principal
Dear Parents, Students and Friends
OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE FEASIBILITY STUDY
I write to inform our College community of the outcome of the recently completed study into the feasibility of establishing an on‐site Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) at the Balmoral Campus. In response to a formal submission from a number of families, a mul ‐stage process was ini ‐ated to evaluate the proposal. Following preliminary work undertaken in 2018, it came to light that a regional agreement had been put into place by the Catholic Educa on Commission of Western Australia (CECWA) prohibi ng local partner Catholic schools (including UFCC) from establishing an OSHC program. This agreement was linked to the establishment of the Holy Name Early Learning and Care Centre, Carlisle in 2012. The College then sought and was granted in‐principle approval to con nue with the evalua on process. The approval also noted that if the outcome of the study was favourable, the College would then have to seek CECWA approval to lodge a licence applica on. The review took into account a number of considera ons including licencing requirements, loca on, program delivery, management and opera onal structures, mes of opera on, a endees and financial sustainability. The study concluded that an OSHC program is not part of the College core business and would therefore cons tute a major change to daily opera‐ons. The most significant determinate was the availability of a suitable space that would
enable the program to have exclusive use during its licenced hours of opera on. While the former Kindy space was considered the most suitable, the me challenge of transforming this [email protected]
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Year 3 students showing off their sewing skills with their ‘li le monster’ so toys.
COLLEGE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
7.30pm Tuesday 24 November
2020
Duncan Campus Conference Room
All members of our College
community are encouraged to a end this important gathering.
Refreshments will be served in the Hospitality Suite at the conclusion of the mee ng.
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space from an OSHC centre to an opera onal classroom and back again, before and a er school each day would be a significant physical undertaking. As such, general access to this area would be reduced, encroaching on up to two hours of learning me each day. With increased student enrolments, a broadening curriculum, specialist and support classes, expanding instrumental and band programs and facili‐es for our external providers already at a premium, this area will con nue to be used in these capaci es into the foreseeable future. As
such, a lack of proper access to this space would seriously compromise the daily opera on of the Balmoral Campus.
Given the adverse finding in rela on to this and some other key determinates, the College Board and Execu ve Leadership Team have resolved not to seek approval from CECWA to pursue an applica on for a licence to establish a College based Outside School Hours Care program.
As this ma er is now concluded, I wish to thank those from within and beyond the Frayne community who assisted with the various aspects of this complex and lengthy discernment process. They are to be commended for the rigorous, thorough and well considered manner in which the study was undertaken.
PREPAREDNESS AND VIGILANCE
Given the recent outbreak of the COVID‐19 virus in South Australia, our College community is reminded that con nued awareness of good hygiene prac ces and ongoing vigilance are essen al. While the risk in our state remains very low, the following precau ons are s ll neces‐sary to prevent the spread of COVID‐19:
Clean your hands o en. Use soap and water, or an alcohol‐based hand rub. Maintain a safe distance from anyone who is coughing or sneezing. Don’t touch your eyes, nose or mouth. Cover your nose and mouth with your bent elbow or a ssue when you cough or sneeze. Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical a en on.
With regards and best wishes.
Mr Geoff Mills, Principal
From the Principal cont...
Board Briefing The College Advisory Board met for the final me this year on Tuesday 17 November where the following items were included on the agenda:
2021 Budget Strategic Direc ons Update
As the College Board will now become the College Advisory Council from 2021, the main roles of the advisory council are to plan for the present and future opera ons of Ursula Frayne and to endorse finances associated with the College.
At the end of November, Dr Janie Brown and Simon Hepworth will conclude their term of office. Richard Miles will conclude his second term of office with inten ons to nominate for a third term.
Julie‐Anne Simmons has re nominated for the Friends of Frayne nominee to the College Advisory Council.
I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of the board to thank the community for their support during what can only be described as an unforge able year.
Mrs Tania Baharom, Board Chair
Vinnies Christmas Appeal This term the College will again par cipate in St Vincent’s Christmas Appeal. Each Class in the primary and each Form in the secondary will be given a list of items to be collected for a Christmas hamper. The goods will be collected over the next 5 weeks and handed over to the local chapter of St Vincent de Paul to distribute to those in our local com‐munity who need help and support. We ask that you consider this as a gi to a friend in need. Please note we have nowhere to store perishable items or chocolates that do not do so well in our summer months so please do not include these in your dona on. Thank you for your support of this important appeal.
Mrs Sarah Quin, Campus Minister
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Junior School News JUNIOR SCHOOL AWARDS
Congratula ons to the following students on receiving awards on 19 November at the Junior School assembly:
3R Maria Harika 3W Aliyah Escalante Italian Year 3 Joshua Atkinson Mikayla Pagoda Georgie Williams Year 4 Elisha Gabb Year 5 Olivia Chambers Year 6 Darragh Crowley
4R Jake Bergl 4W Noah Freer Japanese Year 3 Elsie McDonald Jag Nugent William Holzheimer Year 4 Allegra Chapman Chris an Nicholas Year 5 Kira Debono Year 6 Robin Hersey 5R Emme Fantasia‐Serve 5W Imogen Reiger‐Ross Logan Nagamany Georgia Reilly Patrick Newman Josh Vergara
6G Christabelle Han 6R Jordan Escalante 6W Charli Brabin Isaac Giancola Rogan Leahy Anh Minh Le Sharnnina Phungtan Dirk Szabo Alexandra Temby
SUMMER LIGHTNING CARNIVAL
On Friday 13 November, our Year 5’s par cipated in the Summer Lightning Carnival. The students par cipated in Cricket, Tennis and Ul mate Frisbee. The teams across all 3 sports had great results throughout the day and demonstrated good sportsmanship. A big thank you to Mrs Davies, Mr Gallagher, Mr Adrian Doulis and Mrs Kristy O’Callaghan for assis ng on the day.
Mr Son Nguy, Physical Educa on Teacher, Balmoral Campus
CLIMATE CLEVER KIDS
‘Climate Clever Kids’ are a group of environmentally aware and proac ve students in Years 3 to 6. They meet once a week and are learning about sustainable prac ces to help reduce the school’s and their own environmental impact. In an effort to become more aware of the nega ve impacts of plas c on the environment, the children learnt a clever way to recycle and reuse plas c. With the College’s affilia on and par cipa on in a ClimateClever research project, the group had a visit from researcher Hannah Fay. Armed with sandwich presses, Teflon sheets and stainless steel bowls, the students learnt how to reuse small pieces of plas c from common household items such as shampoo containers and laundry packaging. The result was prac cal, colourful and deligh ul! The upcycled bowls were proudly admired and ideas filled the room with poten al uses ranging from paper clip containers to jewellery bowls. Well done Climate Clever Kids and as a community let’s con nue to think of prac cal ways to reduce our carbon footprint and promote environmental stewardship.
Miss Brooke Whyte and Mrs Anabel Sampedro
CHRIST THE KING
It can sound a bit out of tune with our democra c world today to call Christ, King of the Universe. One can imagine the full picture of a King as; throne, crown, castle, servants and an army. However, when we turn to Christ this label does not fit at all. No throne, no castle, no serv‐ants, no army. He possessed a crown of thorns and gave his life serving us. Yet Christ is the Lord of Lords and the King of Kings.
“Yes, I am a King, I came into the world for this: to bear witness to the truth and all who are on the side of truth listen to my voice” Jesus answered at his trial before Pilate. But his Kingdom is not of this world and Pilate, unable to see beyond this confusing world, asks; what is truth? Pilate was living in a Kingdom of lies, worried about what people would think, concerned only to keep his posi on and abused power. He could not see the answer to the ques on that was before him, Christ, the truth of God. What is this truth? The essen al truth is that God is love and God loves us so much that he sent Christ into the world and Christ bears witness perfectly to the love of God on the cross.
We can be as confused as Pilate in our life, feeling the struggle between the kingdom of God and the kingdom of the world; the kingdom of truth and the kingdom of lies. Which kingdom is within me? Stop trying to be the King and Queen of your life. Stop crea ng a kingdom of lies around you. Let Christ be your King and experience his kingdom of truth and love.
Fr Jesus Bello, College Chaplain, Duncan Street Campus
Chaplain’s Reflection
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HOLIDAY BOOKING DATES AND TIMES FOR 2021
Appointments by Bookings Only:
To make a booking, please click on the following link : Uniform Shop Bookings Two or more students from the same family need to book their own me slots. Please remember to cancel your appointment if you no longer can make it. BOOKINGS REQUIRED: Tuesday 19 January 9.00am ‐ 3.30pm Thursday 21 January 9.00am ‐ 3.30pm Monday 25 January 9.00am ‐ 330pm Thursday 28 January 9.00am ‐ 3.30pm Monday 1 February 8.00am ‐ 12.00pm Normal shop hours resume Tuesday 2 February 2021. Jann and Debbie, Uniform Shop
Uniform Shop Bookings
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PLAY DATE AT FRASER PARK AFTER SCHOOL TODAY
The sun is shining and it’s a perfect opportunity for families to unwind a er school today at Fraser Park. Don’t forget that there will be a coffee van on site too!
BALMORAL CAMPUS CLASS CO‐ORDINATORS FOR 2021
Thinking of being a Class Co‐ordinator at the Balmoral Campus next year? Please contact us for further infor‐ma on or come to the AGM on 24 November 2020. Nomina on Forms are available on the website.
WANT TO KNOW MORE OR GET IN TOUCH?
EMAIL: [email protected] Or find us on Facebook: friendsoffrayne Or on the College website: www.ufcc.wa.edu.au/friends‐of‐frayne Next mee ng: AGM, Tuesday 24 November, 7pm, at the Duncan Street Campus. Friends of Frayne
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