17_February_2016 - Our Lady of Grace School

No. 03
17th February 2016
“The Lord is my light and my help” (Psalm 26: 1)
Dear Parents/Guardians
Our 2016 student ministries have set about planning their activities for the term, and indeed, some have
already commenced activities.
Last week the Year Four to six students elected their Faction leaders for the year. The results of that
process are:
Melaleuca (Green)
Grevillia (Red)
Acacia (Gold)
Banksia (Blue)
Captain
Lani Johns
Vice Captain
Matthew Salamone
Captain
Jessica Meyers
Vice Captain
Alexander Spadek
Captain
Sebastian Lusted
Vice Captain
Georgia Egan
Captain
Shannon Bistrup
Vice Captain
Amy Graffin
Badges of office will be presented to all this semester’s student leader at this week’s assembly.
School Board
Last night the School Board met for the first time this year. Their first order of business was to elect their
office bearers. As the year’s journey begins I thank all Board members for the time and energy that they
will be giving to the school over the coming months. I also thank their families for the gift of the time the
members will be away from home.
Chairperson
Matt Thomson
Members
Tony Budas
Secretary
Melanie Curtis
Kate Tindall
Treasurer
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Melissa Wendt
Parish Priest
Fr Richard
Adam Wheeler
Order Rep.
Sister Joseph
Parish Council Rep.
Assunta Trichilo
P&F Rep.
Darren Vile
Principal
Chris Kenworthy
God bless
Chris Kenworthy
PRINCIPAL
School Fee Accounts
A single annual account will be issued Monday of next week. You may choose to pay in one amount this
term, OR you may choose to pay in instalments across the year. Families paying the full annual amount
credited to the school’s bank account by close of business on Friday 4 March will receive a 2.5% discount
on the tuition fee component.
SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMME
The programme begins next week with the first of the Parent Faith Formation Meetings. Parents have a
choice of two times in which to attend. These meetings are the first stage in your child's/ children’s
preparation to receive a sacrament in 2016. At least one parent from each family will need to attend.
PARENT FAITH FORMATION MEETINGS
EUCHARIST - 23RD OR 25TH FEB.
RECONCILIATION - 29TH FEB OR 1ST MARCH
CONFIRMATION - 8TH OR 10TH MARCH
Meetings will take place in the church at 7 p.m.
For all inquiries regarding the sacramental programme please contact Clare Broad at
[email protected]
Story time has start this week. Thanks to the year 5 students for giving their lunchtime to
read to the younger students.
Autism West Team Sprint Cup
WHEN: Sunday 20th March @ 2pm
WHERE: Christ Church Grammar School
Get a team together for Autism West's annual swimming relay event. It's all about participation and
raising awareness for those affected by an autism spectrum disorder.
ON THE DAY
There's a DJ, food & drink, bouncy castle, photo booth, and if you like prizes - we've got plenty! Mum,
Dad & co. can also get amongst it with the annual treat-yourself-raffle. This year it's paperless so the
chance to win is only a few clicks away. Buy your tickets at www.trybooking.com/KBCT.
WAYS TO WIN
Most creative team name, Tag & win social media event, Most funds raised, Relay Winners, Raffles
Tickets are only $40 per person and all proceeds go towards Autism West.
Register your team at www.trybooking.com/JZTG. More information available at
[email protected], 9383 6123, www.autismwest.org.au
Instrumental Performance Apologies - Unfortunately the Sacred Heart Band will not be ready to
perform for our assembly this Friday, the 19th of February. We will organise another date further along in
the term or next term for them to perform.
Library: Library rosters have been sent home today. If you would still like to help out please contact
Trish in the library.
Uniform Shop: Winter Uniform order forms are now available from the office. Orders need to be
returned to the uniform shop by Friday 11 March.
OLGNC Registrations
Netball registrations for years 4, 5 & 6 close today Wednesday 17th February and registrations for years 2
& 3 (modified) close next Wednesday 24th February.
Any queries please contact Joni McCallum [email protected]
Message from Fr Patrick:Lent continues further this week as we seek to prepare ourselves spiritually for
all the graces and blessings of Easter a few short weeks away. When you think about it the whole of our
life is about being prepared to be with the Lord both now and in our final destiny.
Next Sunday’s Gospel is about how Jesus revealed his inner life in God to three chosen apostles on
Mount Tabor when he revealed the light of our Father within him. This is a pointer as to how he would be
when he was risen from the dead that we all celebrate at Easter. It is also a pointer as to how we will be
when we are reunited with our body at the end of time.
I have so enjoyed catching up with many of you that I met last year. I hope this continues throughout the
whole of the year. If I can be of any spiritual assistance to you or your family please let me know. Fr.
Patrick
IMPORTANT DATES
17 FEB
19 FEB
23 FEB
Church
24 FEB
24 FEB
5G to attend Mass
School Assembly
Eucharist—Faith Formation Mtg—7pm
6G to attend Mass
P&F Meeting
Canteen
Mon 22 Feb
Tue 23 Feb
Wed 24 Feb
Thu 25 Feb
Fri 26 Feb
25 FEB Swim Trials—Claremont Pool
Blue classes 9-11am
Gold classes 11.30—2.00pm
25 FEB Eucharist—Faith Formation Mtg 7pm
Church
Jasmine Sullivan, Chelsea Begley, Jennifer Vile
Rhonda MacNaughton, Vesna Spasevski
Gerry Gulla, Kerry Favazzi, Ann Convery
Clare Hotchin, Gen Woodward
Katherine Lamont, Mel Marlborough, Jason Eccles, Carla Christou
Please contact Pip Kent on 0439 091300 if you can help out.
Welcome back to canteen for 2016. In accordance with supplies price rises, we have had to increase
prices of some of our menu items. Please see the new price list and menu attached.
Could you all please check that your child’s year and class room details have been updated on the Onlin
canteen ordering system.
Due to the increase demand of morning tea items, we ask that you pre-order your child’s morning tea by
9am in the morning.
Any queries relating to the roster can be directed to Joni McCallum.
Thank you to the Guttridge family for providing the canteen with a fabulous popcorn machine. A huge
thank you to those parents and children affected by the power outage on Monday and for their
understanding of substitute lunches from the canteen.
UNIFORM SHOP: The Uniform Shop will be closed on Monday 22nd February 2016. It will re-open
on Friday 26th February at 8.15am. Thank you Jill.
Assembly: Congratulations to the students who received merit awards at last week’s assembly.
Class Names
PPB
PPG
2B
2G
3B
3G
3W
4B
4G
5B
5G
6B
6G
William Guttridge, Cienna Fanchi
Mitchell Clementi, Lola Kerr
Sasha Connolly, Aimon Mastrangelo
James Hicks, Emily Moscardo, Ben MacNaughton
Mraz Yates, Eliza Caputi
Ethan Boss, Alex Marshall
Imogen Guttridge, Eden Puado
Eva Spasevski, Noah Rowley
Lachlan Hayes, Sophia Joyce, Mia Pellizzon
Ashton-Faye Joyce, Xavier Chester
Gabriel Patterson, Eloise Wensley
Orlando Gallo, Aidyn Jones
Cooper Hince, Max Wood
EASTER TWILIGHT MARKET STALL HOLDERS
The OLG Catechesis of the Good Shepherd will be holding a market night on Friday 18th March at Our
Lady of Grace School in North Beach.
We still have some stalls available for the night.
If you have a business or product/s you would like to promote please contact us on
[email protected] or call Assunta on 0417 951 579.
A flyer for the event is included with the newsletter.
NEWMAN COLLEGE ENROLMENTS Year 7 - 2018
Applications are now invited for admission into Year 7, 2018
Newman College invites you to attend our Parent Information Evening on Wednesday 2 March, 2016
commencing at 7pm in the Marist Auditorium (entrance via Empire Ave). This is an opportunity to meet
staff as well as to discover more about the College, including its faith, educational and community
environment.
If you have previously lodged an Application for Enrolment form, you will have received an invitation in
the mail over the past few days. If you have not previously submitted an application, then please register
your attendance by contacting Flora Hughes on (08) 9204 9405 or [email protected]
to ensure an Enrolment Pack is made available for collection on the night.
Enrolment Applications close on Friday 25 March 2016
In 2017 the following scholarships may be offered at Iona Presentation College.
Sr Alacoque Gittins Academic Scholarship - a minimum of two (2) academic scholarships will be
awarded to incoming Year 7 students.
Sr John Jones Academic Scholaship - a minimum of one (1) academic scholarship will be awarded to a
student entering Year 10.
Sr Joan Evans General Excellence Scholarship - a minimum of one (1) scholarship will be awarded to
an incoming Year 7 student.
Ionian Past Pupils Association (IPPA) Scholarship - a minimum of one (1) academic scholarship will
be awarded to an incoming Year 7 student, who is the daughter / stepdaughter / grandaughter of a Past
Pupil.
There are also a number of Music Scholarships on offer at Iona Presentation College. Scholarships are
awarded for both Musical Excellence and Musical Aptitude. When a scholarship is awarded for Musical
Aptitude, the instrument to be learnt will be designated by the Head of Music. Beginner students are also
encouraged to apply for a Music Scholarship.
Please visit http://www.iona.wa.edu.au/enrolments/scholarships/ to find out more and to apply online.
Please note closing date for all scholarships is 27 February 2016.
The Council and Staff of the Parents and Friends Federation of WA would like to welcome everyone
back to the new school year. We trust that at this stage, into week 2, you are all back into the routine of
lunches, uniforms and searching for those elusive permission slips at the bottom of school bags.
The staff here in the office have hit the ground running and are currently working hard to get information
about our upcoming conference in May out to all schools. The dates for the conference this year are
Friday 20th and Saturday 21st May. The Awards of Excellence in Building Positive School Communities
will be presented at the conference dinner on Friday 21st May. Nomination forms for the Awards of
Excellence are already available on our website, so get your entry in early!
We are also receiving lots of calls in the office from parents who are working hard to ensure P&F’s and
parent groups get off to a good start for the year. If you need any information about office bearer’s roles,
governance or just some general advice please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Theresa McDonnell, the new Liaison Officer at the Federation, has settled beautifully into our small
office and she, along with Siobhan Allen (our Executive Officer) is looking forward to getting out and
about and meeting with parents and parent groups in Catholic schools throughout the state. If you would
like to arrange a visit from PFFWA to your school, please contact the office or email
[email protected] and we would be delighted to organise a time.
Best wishes PFFWA Council and Staff
https://www.facebook.com/pffwa
www.pff.wa.edu.au
9271 5909 103 Wood St, Inglewood,
WA
Centre for Faith Enrichment is the adult faith formation agency of the Archdioceses of Perth. They are
holding two short live and interactive online courses:
• Encountering Jesus Anew in the Year of Mercy: Tuesdays 16th February—8th March, 12pm—1pm
(total cost $20)
• Diver Deeper: Exploring Faith: Tuesdays 23rd February—8th March, 8pm-8.30pm (total cost $15).
For more information contact Centre for Faith Enrichment on 9241 5221, email [email protected]
or online www.cfe.org.au
OLG Mixed Basketball: Basketball registrations are now on the noticeboards for Winter season which
is term 2 & 3. Please register if you are interested. Draft teams will then be posted.
Games are played at Warwick Stadium and suit grade 2 and older. If younger players are interested, there
is a little tackers programme run on a Saturday morning. Queries for this programme can be directed to
Warwick Stadium.
U10 games are played on a Thursday night. The coach may stipulate a training time slot at their
discretion. We need volunteers to be our fabulous coaches and team managers. If you can help out, pls
contact me. Thx
Trish
0418884000