Term 3, Week 5 - St John Bosco School

St John Bosco School, Brooklyn Park
A Catholic School in the Salesian Tradition
Our school was founded by the Salesian Sisters in 1954
THE SJB SCHOOL BULLETIN
Term 3, Week 5
St John Bosco School
19 Lipsett Tce
Brooklyn Park SA 5032
Phone: 8352 7073
Fax: 8443 3040
Web:
www.sjb.catholic.edu.au
Email:
[email protected]
Wednesday 19th August 2015
Saint John Bosco’s 200th Birthday Celebration
To mark this historic occasion the three Salesian Schools in South Australia:
St Mark’s Port Pirie, Xavier College, Gawler and St John Bosco came
together for the first time to celebrate this event.
UNIFORM SHOP
Phone: 8354 0832
Fax: 8443 3040
Open Tuesday
8.30am - 11.00am
PARISH OF ST ALOYSIUS &
ST JOHN BOSCO
Parish Office
Phone: 8352 3561
PARISH PRIEST
Fr Joseph Lee SDB, PP
Mass Times:
Saturday 9.00am & 6.00pm
1st, 3rd & 5th Saturdays
Sunday 8.30am (Italian) &
10.00am
Weekdays
Mon - Fri 7.30am
(Public Holidays 9.00am)
SCHOOL CALENDAR
Week 5
20 Aug Carly Ryan Cybersafety
Session Year 4-7
Students/Parents
21 Aug Casual Day
Week 6
24 Aug Sports Committee
Meeting
25 Aug Uniform Committee
Meeting
25 Aug Sacramental Meeting
6.30pm
26 Aug Mary ‘Assumption’ Mass
9.00am
Father Joseph Lee, Vicar General Philip Marshall and
Father Brian Ahern.
Vicar General, Father Philip Marshall
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THIS SUNDAY’S GOSPEL READING
Many of Jesus’ disciples who were listening said, “This saying is
hard; who can accept it?” Since Jesus knew that his disciples were
murmuring about this, he said to them, “Does this shock you? What
if you were to see the Son of Man ascending to where he was
before? It is the spirit that gives life, while the flesh is of no avail.
The words I have spoken to you are Spirit and life. But there are
some of you who do not believe.” Jesus knew from the beginning
the ones who would not believe and the one who would betray
him. And he said, “For this reason I have told you that no one can
come to me unless it is granted him by my Father.”
As a result of this, many of his disciples returned to their former way of life and no
longer accompanied him. Jesus then said to the Twelve, “Do you also want to leave?”
Simon Peter answered him, “Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of
eternal life. We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of
God.”
John 6: 60-69
DIRECT LINK:
ASK FR JOE
http://
www.thesoutherncross.org.au/
John Bosco wrote, “I was born on the day dedicated to Mary
Assumed into Heaven in 1815.” Although the records show he
was born 200 years ago on the 16th August.
VOLUNTEERING AT
St John Bosco School
Our School values the rich
contribution of volunteers in the
life and work of our
community.
Requirements:
 Registration
 Catholic Police Check
 Induction
 Online Training:
Responding to Child Abuse and
Neglect.
Please click onto the website.
PUPIL FREE DAYS
Friday 4th September
Friday 11th December
OUR UNIFORM SHOP
OPEN
TUESDAY MORNINGS
SCHOOL BANKING
DAY IS TUESDAY
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St John Bosco was born 200 years ago
Throughout the world, all those who know about St John Bosco
would most likely be celebrating the bicentenary of his birth.
We did that last Sunday at the Parish/School family Mass on
the day itself, Sunday 16th August.
The Mass had extra specialness.
Mrs Mia Harms organised parents
and staff to do the Universal Prayer
in languages other than English, e.g.
Italian, Chilean, Sri Lankan,
Malayalam, and Japanese. There was
an international theme too with the
early lunch that followed in the St
Maria Mazzarello Memorial Complex
(Hall). Thanks to Mr Paul Murphy
and the Out of School Hours staff we
were able to use their area and new
kitchen facilities as well as the
canteen kitchen. Another feature was
Anthony C who read from his persuasive writing essay on Saint John Bosco, and Mrs
Harms also spoke about this wonderful saint for today.
The next part was the international brunch where we shared dishes brought by many
people. There were numerous parish volunteers who helped bring this about. The
school’s Parents and Friends Association contributed generously with the
jumping castle and face painting, and the ice cream from the pizza and pasta night.
The day began with a cloudy morning, and the last few weeks have been cloudy with
showers on and off. But during Mass the sun started to shine strongly through the
orange-yellow frosted windows. We thank God for blessing us and for the
prayers of Mary for our celebrations today. We also thank everyone who helped and
everyone who came.
God bless you all, Fr Joseph Lee SDB, PP
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NEWS FROM AROUND OUR SCHOOL...
DEEPEST SYMPATHY is extended to Despina (6-7GC), Michael (3-4MB) and Paras (3-4TV) Andonopoulos and Paras
(6-7GC) and Ilias (1-2CS) Georgopoulos on the passing of their Grandfather and Great Grandfather.
THANK YOU to our parents and staff and students who attending Sunday’s Parish/School Celebration for Saint
John Bosco day. Your interest and support was appreciated by the school and by the Parish. The day was a terrific
celebration of Mass and a shared Brunch. The children enjoyed the Jumping Castle and Face Painting.
THANK YOU to our P&F Team for helping with activities on Sunday at the celebration. The P&F team were very
helpful in managing the serving of food. Our P&F supported the costs of the Jumping Castle and Face Painting.
Your care and team work was really appreciated.
THANK YOU to our Parish for the support and help with the celebration on Sunday.
OUR SAINT JOHN BOSCO CELEBRATION: we enjoyed a great day yesterday with Mass, a BBQ and a Concert. This
day honoured our patron, Saint John Bosco. We joined with St Mark’s College, Port Pirie and Xavier College, Gawler
Belt. This was a very historic gathering of Salesian schools.
THANK YOU to our students and staff for the great work in hosting our visitors yesterday from St Mark’s College
and Xavier College. The hospitality of our school was appreciated. The behaviour and respect from our students
was fantastic.
THANK YOU to our wonderful BBQ helper’s yesterday, cooking a record 1250 sausages! Amazing! The group fed a
crowd of about 700 people. Thank you to Vanessa Miglis for coordinating the helpers. Thank you to our BBQ
Team: Debra Olds, Gill & Ben Stanton, Maria Manocchio, Lucy Panozzo, Carolta Mendoza, Angela Stravolemes,
David Gentile, Saldy Mendoza, Antonia Arena, Lanie Engelhardt. We really appreciated your effort and skill. Thanks
for working with us to help make a great day.
THANK YOU to Velina Del Tedesco from our Parish for the help in organising the BankSA tent for our use
yesterday. This was a marvellous asset for the celebration. Thank you to BankSA
SONYA RYAN CYBERSAFETY RSVPs: a reminder to Years 4-7 parents that we are expecting attendance at the
session as per the letter you received last week. The response from parents has been disappointing.
RECEPTION PARENT WORKSHOP: Thanks to Giovanna and Emma for their work in presenting a wonderful
workshop on Oral Language for our Reception parents. Your skill and knowledge was appreciated by those
attending. We were also joined by our Speech Pathologist, Andrea Ferguson. Thanks to the parents who attended
and showed their support and partnership with us. We appreciated your interest..
HEAD LICE: we recently have had an outbreak of Head Lice in our school. We ask families to check their child/ren’s
hair and treat if necessary.
A CASUAL DAY
To END OUR SAINT JOHN BOSCO CELEBRATIONS
and
to say well done to our students for their efforts on Tuesday.
THIS FRIDAY
Sensible casual clothes. Students who have a sport lesson on Friday need to be dressed appropriately.
We also have whole school Fitness on Friday and students need to be dressed for activity.
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OSHC
Pupil Free Day
Friday 4th September
Open 8am – 6pm (If numbers allow)
Cost $40 (CCB Subsidies can apply if eligible)
It’s that time of year when the Royal Adelaide Show is here.
We will be having our own OSHC show day here at School.
Children will get to make their own showbags, lucky dips, face painting
and enjoy some yummy fairy floss.
If you require care please let Danielle or one of the OSHC
Educators know by Wednesday 2nd September.
Call 8352 7073, come into OSHC, or email
[email protected] to book in
CRAFT GROUP
WHEN: Term 3 Wednesday Mornings from 9.00am WHERE: SJB OSHC Room
WHO: ANYBODY, siblings COST: FREE RSVP: Linda [email protected]
This term we are making scrunchies and ribbons for Sports Day. You can also come in
and do your own craft project too! Some materials supplied with tea and coffee
provided. Siblings are also welcome. It has been great to see some new faces.
LIBRARY NEWS— BOOK WEEK
SJB will launch celebrations on Thursday August 28th with a Dress Up Parade for Reception to
Year 3-4 students.
What: Dress up as your favourite Book Character
Where: in the Library
When: 9.00 am Thursday 27th August
All Welcome
Book Fair Opening Times:
Thursday 27th August
Monday 31st August
Tuesday 1st September
Wednesday 2nd September
Lunch time
2.45 - 3.15
8.45 - 9.15
2.45 - 3.15
8.30 - 9.00
Lunch time
2.45 - 3.15
Fathers and Grandfathers Open Morning
8.30 - 10.30 Lunch time
2.45 - 3.15
Maryka Spurling-Janes
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HAVE YOU DOWNLOADED
OUR NEW SCHOOL APP?
We now have a FREE app
Receive school information,
instantly and directly to your
smartphone
ABSENTEES
Did you know that you will be able to advise us of
absentees simply by completing the form on the
app? An email will be sent directly to the school
Office to advise us of your child’s absence saving you
the inconvenience of having to telephone the school.
ALERTS
Receive important reminders or notifications from us
such as cancellation of sport training or special
events happening at our school.
If you have any questions please do
not hesitate to contact the school
Office, but more importantly let us
know what you think!
Take advantage of free postage to
ANYWHERE IN AUSTRALIA
For a limited time only St John Bosco School are
offering FREE POSTAGE to your door!
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CONTINUING OUR RESPONSES TO THE
SATISFACTION SURVEY
Re Community/School Events
“Give more notice to working families so they can
get time off.”
PUPIL FREE DAY
TERM 3
We do try to give notice via
 The Annual School Parents Handbook – calendar on the
last page
 The weekly School Bulletin - calendar front page and Term
Calendar in the Week 1 edition each term
 Class Newsletters issued in Week 1 of each term
 The Calendars on our Website
 Letters/Forms sent home in hard copy via Class Boxes.
We do our best to be helpful with dates. We need families to
read the event lists that are issued through our various
communications. We love having our parents involved at
school and we like to see more families connecting with our
school events and classrooms.
Paul
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FRIDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER
allowing for a Family Show Day.
Staff gathering for a Salesian
Conference with St Marks, Port Pirie
and Xavier College, Gawler Belt in a
unique and historic event with
SA Salesian Schools to honour Saint
John Bosco's 200th Year.
OSHC available if numbers allow.
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P & F NEWS
ST JOHN BOSCO 200 YEAR CELEBRATION WITH PARISH & SCHOOL
We had the St John Bosco 200 year celebration with the Parish last Sunday and it was a wonderful event. The weather
was perfect and there was a great turn out. The children were entertained with a Jumping Castle and Face Painting
which they enjoyed greatly and had lots of fun. Thank you to the Parish members who helped organise the event and
set up all the tables and chairs. Many thanks also to the parents who helped served food on the day. A special thank
you to the MacFarlane family who made the fairy floss for the children on the day. It was a big hit.
ST JOHN BOSCO 200 YEAR CELEBRATION AT SCHOOL
Yesterday our school celebrated the St John Bosco 200 years with 700 students from St Marks, Pt Pirie and Xavier
College. Thank you to the Parent Volunteers who helped to prepare, cook and serve the sausages for our Sausage
Sizzle along with cleaning up as well.
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WOOLWORTHS EARN AND LEARN REWARDS PROGRAM
Don’t forget the Woolworth Earn & Learn Program which enables schools to earn educational
resources when anyone from the School Community shops at Woolworths stores. It’s simple
to participate. Shop at any Woolworths and you will receive Earn & Learn Point Stickers at the
register to place on your sticker card. Anyone can participate including Parents, Grandparents
and Staff. You will receive one sticker for every $10 spent. Once your sticker card is complete,
please place them in our collection box located in the school Office, or give them to your child
to put in the class office box. The program runs until Tuesday 8th September.
THE CARLY RYAN FOUNDATION
An evening with Sonya Ryan regarding online safety is being held this Thursday 20th August in the Parish Hall at 7 pm
for all Year 4 - 7 parents. This presentation has been funded by the P&F as we believe it is extremely important for all
our parents to be educated on Cybersafety as this is a very common problem we are facing these days with the
modern technology our children have access to. Hope to see you there.
FATHER’S DAY STALL AND RAFFLE
The St John Bosco School Parent and Friends will be
holding their annual Father’s Day Stall on
Thursday 3rd September.
All students have the opportunity to purchase a gift for
their Father, Grandfather or any
other significant male in their life.
Items ranging in price from $1 - $5 will be available on the
day. This will be the only day that these gifts will be
available due to the Pupil Free Day the following day.
Raffle Books have been sent home today and tickets are
10 for $2.00. Please return sold raffle books in a clearly
marked
envelope to the school Office by no later than
Friday 28th of August. The raffle will be drawn on
Thursday 3rd September! The prizes are currently on
display in the school Office.
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Father’s Day Raffle Prizes
Angela Stravolemos, Chairperson P & F
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P & F FUNDRAISING
DRAKES COMMUNITY DOLLARS PROGRAM
Remember also the Community Dollars Program from Drake Foodland Supermarkets
of SA. When making a purchase at ANY Drake Foodland Supermarket in SA, scan the
key tag barcode at the register and 1 cent from EVERY $2 spent will go to the school.
Please attach the tags to your key ring (sent home last term) and pass any spares to
parents, grandparents, carers and friends.
Extra barcode tags are available at the school Office for any families that require extras for Grandparents, Uncles,
Aunties and Friends.
60TH ANNIVERSARY WINES
We have found a few spare unsold bottles of the 60th Anniversary Wine (9 x red and 9 x white) @ $15 per bottle.
Email Chris MacFarlane [email protected], if you would like to buy some. First in first serve so don't delay.
Chris MacFarlane, Chairperson P & F
CANTEEN NEWS
SAUSAGE SIZZLE DAY
Friday 11th September is Sausage Sizzle Day. On this day we will need extra Volunteers to help. If you are able to
assist and have a Catholic Police Clearance and are a Registered Volunteer please contact Jenny Boulton or the
school Office.
Special Treat Tuesdays
For sale on Tuesday 25th August
At RECESS only for our Canteen Roller Shutter Fundraiser
Nachos with salsa and cheese for $1.00
Contains Dairy and Wheat Product and other Allergens
Thanks to Tony & Marks at Torrensville for donating the Pasta we had for the Soup morning last week.
Commonwealth Bank School Banking Update –
Please Read
Concerns have been raised regarding the ‘Cosmic Light Beam Torch’
reward item due to the inclusion of four button batteries that can be
accessed by unscrewing the back of the torch.
Whilst this reward has been independently tested and deemed to meet
relevant product standards the Commonwealth Bank have made the
decision to proactively withdraw this item from the School Banking
Rewards Program.
Parents/Guardians are requested to dispose of any ‘Cosmic Light
Beam Torches’ their child may have already received as part of the
Rewards Program. Students who have previously received a ‘Cosmic
Light Beam Torch’ are welcome to redeem an alternative reward item.
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SPORT NEWS
SOCCER RESULTS SATURDAY 15TH AUGUST
Under 7
SJB 0 def by Nazareth Charcoal 3
A terrific effort from all players especially our Goalie,
Rose who had some terrific saves well done!!
Chris Saridakis
Under 8
SJB Gold 3 - Flinders Park 1
This was an excellent game. Our team was 1-nil down at
half time having played one player short. All players
turned on their 'turbo boots' and worked as a team to
kick three terrific goals in the second half. There were
also some very impressive goal-keeper saves and
defensive tackles during the whole game to stop the
opposition from scoring more goals. Well done team.
Goal scorers: Cooper 2, Francesco 1
Clinton Cenko
Under 8 Green
SJB 8 def Immaculate heart of Mary 1
Our Under 8 Green Team are on a winning streak. We
were up by 4 goals the first half. In the second half I
switched positions giving a chance for other players to
score goals. Well done to John Michalantos for scoring
his first goal. The other goal scorers were Christian,
Dante and Aaron. Well done team!!
Ilias Leventeris
Under 10
SJB 8 def Flinders Park 0
Another amazing team effort with some special goals!
All players are working so well together.
Leading goal scorer & best player on the day: Franklin
Goal scorers: Franklin 5, Sebastian 2, John 1
I am so very proud of every player!
Frank Rositano
Under 12
St John Bosco defeated Alberton Primary 7-1
Captain: Samuel K
Scorers: Antony M 2, Jacob C 2, Jonathan M 1, Costa C 1
and Elleni A 1
Great first win of the season for the Under 12’s against a
fierce opponent in the Alberton Primary School. The
Team as a whole played with confidence and Team spirit
was well demonstrated with 5 different goal scorers on
the day. The Under 12 Team keeps improving every
game and they are looking forward to another
entertaining game this weekend against Lockleys North
Primary.
Max Masiello
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SENIORS
SJB 16 def Prospect 0
The team achieved this result with five players missing
and therefore two players short on the pitch.
ALL Scored goals and ALL played well. Thank you to the
parents for a wonderful turnout.
Phil Curtis
Elleni A (6-7GC) has been selected in the
SAPSASA Under 13 Team to play in the
Australian/Pacific Soccer Games in November
this year. The competition is played against
other Under 13 State Representative
Teams from Australia and other Pacific
Countries. Games are held in Adelaide this year
and Elleni will represent our school and our
State in the Team.
Congratulations to Elleni for being selected!
NETBALL RESULTS
Year 4/5
SJB 3 def by St Dominics 9. Great team
effort again this week. Well done to all the
girls for playing hard to the end. Special
mention to Fatima who seemed to be everywhere on
the court and did a fantastic job in defence.
Carly Omand
Year 6/7
SJB 1 def by Goodies 28
This week was a fast paced game with SJB playing a
much more experienced team. All the players rose to the
occasion and stayed committed to their positions
defending right until the end. Special thanks to Kobe for
filling in and excelling in defence against a very
difficult opponent. Well done to our goal scorer Zara and
special mention to Lauren who was kept running
throughout the game as centre.
Viviana Graney
BASKETBALL RESULTS - TUESDAY 4TH AUGUST
Tuesday 18th August
Year 6/7
SJB Lions 29 def Blackforest Primary School 21
Scorers: Jack, Tom, Carlos & TJ
Monday 17th August
Year 4/5
SJB Tigers def NAPS
Scorers: Caitlin, William, Lucas,
Trevor
Special Mention: Caitlin, Costa
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Dear Parents, Students, Staff and Friends of St John Bosco School,
Today I have asked Anthony and Hana to share their speeches from the St John Bosco Mass.
Paul Murphy, [email protected]
Good morning,
My name is Anthony and I am a
Year 7 Senior Leader.
In the first semester we were
asked to write a persuasive text
about how St John Bosco
inspired us, and today on his
200th birthday celebration I
would like to share some of my
thoughts with you.
St John Bosco was an inspiring
man, he would risk it all for the
greater good and he continues
to inspire young people from
around the world, even today.
St John Bosco’s childhood was not easy. He and his family
really struggled. John’s family was going through a lot of
trouble and he and his mother were working really hard for
little money. He knew plenty of other people who were
going through the same thing. He made a decision, there
and then, that he was going to make a few changes
because he didn’t want any more people to experience
how he grew up. The poverty, the hunger, the cold. He did
however, have a great love of God and believed that God
would look after him.
In John’s desire to help others he was willing to make
commitments and he was also willing to dedicate himself
to God and the children of his world. He wanted to be a
Priest, and being a Priest involved many sacrifices, but in
his eyes, all of this effort and this hard work were worth it.
He strived to serve the Lord with joy. This is our school
motto.
St John Bosco didn’t accomplish everything by himself; he
wasn’t just a one man army. He received help from a lot of
other like-minded people, simple people who also had a
passion and a vision to make positive changes for young
people. Together they accomplished many great things,
establishing schools for young orphaned boys and giving
them an opportunity for a better life. He was also involved
in founding the Salesian Sisters who in turn founded our
school back in 1954.
Sometimes, not everything you do is an instant success but
St John Bosco taught us to be persistent and to be
cooperative so we could be the best we could be, no
matter if we fail. St John Bosco was absolutely a great man
and he has taught us many great things about life, about
Christianity and about how to serve the Lord with joy and
this is something I do every day.
My name is Hana and I am a
senior leader at St John Bosco
School. I’d like to share a few
of my thoughts about St John
Bosco with you and why he
continues to inspire me today.
St John Bosco was a successful,
smart and very helpful man
who accomplished many
tremendous things in his life.
He has inspired and changed
the lives of many people from
around the world, especially
mine. Throughout the seven
years that I have been at this
school, I have learnt and been influenced by the actions of
St John Bosco. He was known to be a very helpful and
respectful man to others.
Through his teaching he has helped all children at this
school to follow the RUAH – respect, understanding, affirmation and happiness.
As I started to learn about St John Bosco, I was taught
about his family, how hard his life was with only a mother
and three brothers.
I also learned about what he sacrificed for others. This was
very inspiring because it showed not just me but my entire
fellow class mates about what true respect was. We were
taught about how life wasn’t easy for St John Bosco but he
believed in himself and knew that anything could happen if
he kept God in his heart.
Inspired by his faith, St John Bosco made a life changing
decision to open a Salesian society. Even though he didn’t
have all the money he needed, he always tried as hard as
he could by following his motto, “work, play, pray.”
This motto got him through many ups and downs in his life.
He knew that God would always be with him throughout
all his life. Sadly in 1888, John Bosco died.
He continues to inspire us today. Look at me telling you
about his life’s story.
Today, St John Bosco is a great example and role model for
the children at St John Bosco School. John Bosco taught us
to be persistent, believe in God and to love one another.
He was inspired by Jesus and I hope to always follow the
footsteps of St John Bosco in my interactions with others.
Furthermore, I hope to remember St John Bosco as the
respectful, loving and caring man he was, may we continue
to serve the Lord with Joy.
Hana
Anthony
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