St Patrick`s Parish School Cooma

St Patrick’s Parish School Cooma
“A School With Altitude”
Newsletter No 6
6 March 2013
Today marked a very significant event in the history of Cooma with the opening of the Centre which has been funded by
Snowyhydro and Cooma Monaro Shire Council. The CUC
provides state of the art tertiary education facilities for the
Dear Parents, Staff and Students
local community and will be a base for any tertiary student
Catholic Schools Week
studying a distance education course through any university
This weekend marks the beginning of Catholic Schools Week in Australia. It is hoped that some courses and lectures will
when we raise awareness and celebrate the distinctiveness be run directly from the centre in coming years, so please
of Catholic schools.
lend your support to the centre in whatever way you can.
Catholic Schools Week is about strengthening relationships Cooma Show this weekend
between all those who have a stake in our schools – stu- This weekend presents the ideal chance to mix with other
dents, staff, families, priests, parishioners, and members of staff and parents by helping out with the catering at the Coothe wider community, by showcasing what happens in our ma Show. This very worthwhile fundraising effort is a major
schools every day.
event for our Parents and Friends Association so please look
Our theme for this year is 'Every child counts!' which re- at the flyer that was sent home yesterday with all students
minds the community that every student in Australia de- and join in the fun on Saturday at the Cooma Showground.
serves a good education. The theme ties into our schools' Thank you
philosophy of individualised learning and provides good links
to fundraising, social justice opportunities and scriptural
themes. During next week we will be sharing experiences
Phil Stubbs
with Catholic schools from the coast and Canberra as well as
Principal
th
having our own liturgy and celebrations on Friday 15 , prior
th
Our Primary and Secondary Captains
to St Patrick’s Day on Sunday 17 March. On Thursday14th
March we will be having open classrooms in Primary to provide an opportunity for parents and friends to experience the
dynamic nature of a Catholic education in our school.
“See the hand of God in all that happens….”
St Mary MacKillop, 1871
Principals’ Retreat
Last week 57 Principals from across the Archdiocese gathered at Bateman’s Bay for our annual retreat. Such an event
provides a unique opportunity for professional dialogue and
sharing of experiences in our schools ranging from just over
20 students to those with almost 1,800 students. The uplifting
spiritual theme underlying the retreat was presented by Father Tom Thornton from Batehaven who related the letters of
St Paul to our own lives and in doing so he emphasised the
ultimate sacrifice that Jesus made, so succinctly expressed
in Isaiah 53:5-7:
Crushed, because of our guilt.
The punishment reconciling us
fell on him,
and we have been healed
by his bruises.
Year 8 Music students
trying to master their G
chord.
Opening of Cooma Universities Centre (CUC)
A real musical ensemble.
School Board Member Richard Clarke, a moving force behind the
Cooma University Centre, celebrating the official opening today with
our Secondary Executive.
Website: www.stpatscooma.nsw.edu.au
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 6452 1721
This week twelve St Pat’s students competed at the
Southern Regional Swimming carnival held in Narooma on
Monday. Congratulations to all those who participated and
good luck to Amber, Hudson and Miranda who will be
competing in Sydney on 22 March. We would also like to
thank all the parents and students who cheered on those
who were racing and to the parents who provided
transport to Narooma.
Random fact of the week
Bananas: Over 100 billion bananas are consumed (eaten)
annually in the world, making bananas the fourth largest
agricultural (farm) product in the world. Did you know that
eating bananas can cheer you up?
Hand Ball Comp
This coming Friday the Primary SRC will be starting our
stage 2 and 3 hand ball comp.
Last Friday our Year 9 and 10 Drama students took part
in a very lively drama workshop with accomplished monologue actor and poet Harry Laing. They spent the day
working on developing character and writing monologues
that were engaging. Harry worked with the students to
help them understand how
dialogue and physicality
combine to create a character an audience can really
believe in. This is the third
time Harry has conducted a
full day drama workshop for
students at the school and,
as always, the day was filled
with energy and had a real
buzz of creativity.
Written By Damian Fletcher and Miranda McGufficke
Last Friday a small number of secondary students attended the Archdiocesan Swimming Carnival in Yass. In less
than ideal conditions, our swimmers again achieved a high
level of success. Our junior girls relay team of Katelyn Patricks, Maai Johnson, Jasmin Statham-Smith and Molly
Janota won their event and have qualified for the Combined Catholic College Swimming Championships, along
with Timothy Sixt in the 50m breaststroke and butterfly.
Katelyn Patricks and Maai Johnson have also qualified in
individual events.
Congratulations to these students and the rest of the swim
team on their participation and effort. A very big thank you
goes to the many parents who helped timekeep on the
day. Without volunteers these types of events don’t run as
smoothly, so thank you.
Mr Lawley
1 Orange
practising
their ball
skills.
Stage 5 PASS
students helping
Stage 2 students
at sport this
week.
The elective Food Technology and Commerce classes
recently attended a talk by Mrs Gina McConkey and Mr
Nick Moon who are two of the Health and Building Surveyors with Cooma Monaro Shire Council. The students
learnt about some of the
legal aspects of the food
industry and participated
in a discussion and
demonstration of the importance of correct hygiene and safety when
handling food. It was an
entertaining and interesting talk and we thank
Gina and Nick for their
time.
Thank you to all those Primary parents and students who
supported our Mini Vinnies mini canteen on Tuesday. We
were able to raise $128 for Project Compassion. We are
encouraging students all
through Lent to donate
some of their spare
change for Project Compassion, so any more
donations would be
greatly appreciated. The
money raised will go towards buying items in
need for poorer countries.
Mary-Ann Fraser
Mini Vinnies Coordinator
St Patrick's 2013 Junior Soccer Registrations are now open!
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Registration Forms will be distributed to families this week.
Registrations will close Friday 22 March.
2013 Season will kick off Saturday 4 May
Teams will be combined boys and girls
Age groups are from Under 6 - Under 13
If you wish to receive your school newsletter by email
please contact the school office on 6452 1721 or email
[email protected].
If you can assist in any way, be it with St Patrick's Junior
Soccer (Coaches/Team Managers) or the actual Junior Committee for Cooma Football Club - please do not hesitate to
contact me.
Only one cheque is required when making
payments for multiple items.
Don't forget to check out the Cooma Football Club's New
Website: http://www.coomafc.org/
School Office
For further details about the 2013 Season please contact
Simon Buckley 0412 245 495 or email
[email protected]
“Life doesn’t require that we be the best
only that we try our best”
This year our Primary SRC captains and vice
captains have designed a new primary award.
Each week (or thereabouts) your child’s teacher will choose one student who deserves to be
awarded for the SRC theme of that week. This week the
theme is Responsibility. The new awards are called
STAR awards meaning STRIVING TOWARDS ACHIEVING RESULTS. Awards are printed in the newsletter and
each child receives a laminated copy of their certificate.
The attitude of Responsibility is being able to give your
best to any job. Being responsible means that others can
depend on you. When you are responsible you get things
done with excellence. You are practising responsibility
when you take your agreements seriously.
 KG Ethan Stacey – for the responsibility he has demonstrated with everything whilst nursing a broken arm –
very brave boy!
 1O Lilly Janota – for the responsible attitude she has to
her school work and class jobs!
 1P Kate Carton – for always making responsible choices!
 2O Ava Barrett – for always displaying a responsible
approach to her class work!
 2PJorja White – for being a responsible student in all
aspects of school!
 3O Megan Schofield – for taking ownership of her responsibility towards her classmates!
 3G Hamish Bottom – for taking pride in his work by producing his best and for his strength of character to be
himself by acting with tolerance and acceptance!
 3P Anna Brayshaw – for being a polite and responsible
student in reading groups!
 Music/French Anna Connolly – for being a responsible
member of the class during French and Music!
 Library Kate Carton – for her responsible use of the Library!
Thanks from the Primary SRC and have a good week!
Thank you.
School banking will resume this Thursday. The school
receives a commission on dollars banked, as well as for
every new account that is opened. For more information,
ask your teacher, contact the School Banking Coordinator, Jo Heise, or call into the Cooma Commonwealth Bank
and ask to speak with Justine Pielli.
The 2nd Hand Clothing stall will be open this Thursday 7
March from 2.30 to 3.15 pm in the P&F shed on the Infants Campus (access from the Murray Street laneway).
Due Friday 22 March 2013
The Confirmation program for this year will take place in
term 2 (as previously mentioned programs for Reconciliation and First Communion will be offered again in 2014). If
you would like your child - or children - to be part of St
Patrick’s Parish family-based Sacramental program for
Confirmation this year, please contact Lou Mackay or Ken
Silich c/- St Patrick’s School or c/- St Patrick’s Church or
phone 6452 4716 (Lou) or 6452 2062 (Presbytery).
3 Purple hard at work exploring
their creativity last Friday.
URGENT……Help still required for the Cooma Show:
Can you spare 1 hour of your time to help? We need
some assistance with set-up and cleaning on Friday
morning in the kitchen at the Multifunction Centre, together with some muscle power and a ute to transport BBQs
to the Showground Friday morning. We also require helpers from 11.00 am onwards on the Saturday. More donations of cakes, slices and scones are also needed. Please
contact Karen 0417 496708 or Tammy 0428 645 323.
Thank you.
P&F Committee
VOLUNTEERS
Thursday 7 March
Kathy Venables
Friday 8 March
Rebecca Hain
Thursday 7 March
3P Parish Mass 10.00 - 11.00am
Saturday 9 March
P & F catering for Cooma Show
Tuesday 12 March
Schools Gala Day 9 - 2pm
Wednesday 13 March
ICPA Conference P& F Catering
Thursday 14 March
Wednesday 13 March
Jackie Bitar
FRIDAY MEAL DEAL: HOT DOG/SAUCE & DRINK or
2 PARTY PIES/2NUGGETS/SAUCE & DRINK. BOTH
DEALS ARE $5.00. If these options do not suit, please
contact me in the canteen.
MINI CANTEEN: This is offered every Wednesday with
items priced from 50c.
Thank you for you continued support.
Carolyn Hely
Canteen Manager
ICPA Conference P& F Catering
Friday 15 March
K - 10 St Patrick’s day Liturgy and Celebrations
Monday 18 March
Yr 7 - 10 Archdiocesan soccer gala day
Debating round 1
Tuesday 19 March
Yr 8 surf safety day Tathra
Thursday 21 March
P & F Meeting 5pm - Primary Staff Room
Friday 22 March
Yr 3 - 6 Auskick
Yr 3 - 6 MacKillop swimming trials - Homebush
Please refer to School website for more information
www.stpatscooma.nsw.edu.au
Storytime at Cooma Library Monday 11 March 10.30
am – All welcome. Celebrating Harmony Day with our
special guests, Cooma’s Multicultural Group (MAGIC).
Join us for stories, songs, craft & fun! For more information please phone Cooma Library 64551 730 or
email [email protected]
To celebrate Harmony Day and our cultural diversity;
MAGIC (Multicultural Activity Group In Cooma) is presenting the Multicultural Community Festival 2013 on
17 March in Centennial Park Cooma. There will be lots
of music and dancing from around the world including
the Night Café, Zambezi Rhythmus, Quake Bellidance,
Mexico Lindo, Canberra School of Sri Lankan Dancing,
Indonesian Dance Group and local performances such
as the MAGIC group, Cooma Dance Co, Cooma Band,
Chris Adams with his friends who performed at the Edinburgh Tattoo. The event is with the Rotary Markets
and international food stalls. For more information contact: Yvi Henderson Multicultural Project Officer
Mo n a ro
Fa mil y
S upp o rt
Se rvice
E ma il :
[email protected] Mobile: 0458
523457.
Cooma Colts Football Club will be holding a Come
Try Day for under 6s-under 9s Sunday 10 & Sunday 17
March 2013 at the Cooma Showground 10am 11.30am. Coaching, games and lots of fun Kids can
register on the day.
Cooma Netball Association has there registration day
this Saturday 9 March 10am till 1pm at the Netball
courts Yanni Street, Cooma. Competition will start Saturday on 16 March 2013. Enquires can be forwarded
to [email protected]
Cooma Rugby Club will kick off the 2013 season next
week with registration days for senior and junior players. Registration day and free sausage sizzle from 4pm
on 7 March at Rotary Oval. For more information
please
contact
Pieta
Manning
[email protected] 0400348658
Photograph Competition: ‘Be Active, Be Happy, Be
You’. Open to 12-24 Yr olds. You can enter a single or
series of framed photographs. Cash prizes for each
category, award presentations and exhibition 12 April.
For further details contact Emma on 0437135092. Entry forms can be collected from school office.