Pre Loved Uniform Shop - Star of the Sea School

Star of the Sea School
10th September 2015
TERM 3 ISSUE 8
STAR OF THE SEA SCHOOL
333 Military Road
Henley Beach SA 5022
p 08 8115 7400
f 08 8235 1835
e [email protected]
w wwww.star.catholic.edu.au
2015 TERM DATES
Term 1
Wednesday 28th January Friday 10th April
Easter
Friday 3rd April Monday 6th April
Term 2
Tuesday 28th April Thursday 2nd July
Term 3
Tuesday 21st July Friday 25th September
Term 4
Last week the Year 1’s ventured
into the city to explore the
Adelaide Zoo. They had lots of
fun seeing all of the animals
and learning about habitats.
Tuesday 13th October Thurs 10th December
Uniform Shop
Opening hours:
Tuesdays
8.45 am – 10.15 am
Pre-loved Uniform Shop
OSHC Mon – Fri
7:15am – 8:15am and
2:55pm – 6.00pm
Phone: 8115 7403
Phone: 0404 174 076
[email protected]
Open Hearts ~ Open Minds
Star of the Sea School in partnership with our community and within the Catholic
tradition provides students with an excellent foundation for lifelong learning and
the inspiration to take an active part in shaping a better world for all
From the Principal........
Dear Parents and Friends,
I hope all of our dads and other significant males in our children’s lives managed to
enjoy a wonderful father's day on Sunday and that you were made to feel special. I was
talking to a few of the children and they were telling me that they had the best Father’s
Day ever. When I asked why, they told me it was the best Father’s Day because they
went to the Royal Show with their dad. In the end it really is all about memories and
time spent with family, even if dad had to pay for the show bags!
The Dad's Breakfast morning last Friday, was a great success with over 170 fathers and
grandads and other ‘big boys ’enjoying each other's company. It was great to see the
kids having a great time on the oval and this year we finished the breakfast with a
blessing of dads. Bathed in beautiful sunshine it was a great way to finish up the week.
Thank you the Parents and Friends Committee for all of their hard work cooking
hundreds of eggs and rashes of bacon.
APRIM Announcement
I am very pleased to announce that Stella Foley has been appointed as Assistant
Principal Religious Identity and Mission at Star of the Sea school. Stella is an
experienced educator and comes to us with a wide range of experiences in the area of
religious leadership.
Stella’s substantive appointment is Director of Ignatian Spirituality at St Ignatius
College, she has been acting APRIM at Tenison Woods College Mount Gambier and is
currently Acting APRIM at St Raphael’s Parish School, Parkside. She is skilled in Liturgy
and music and was head of Music in the Junior School at St Ignatius. More importantly
Stella impressed us with her contemporary understanding of church and her
experiences connecting school families with parish. I look forward to introducing Stella
to you at our next whole school gathering. I am sure that you will make her feel most
welcome and supported as she takes on her new role at Star of the Sea in 2016.
In the meantime Kelly Manera will continue in her role as REC for the remainder of the
year. Due to the time commitment associated with the role of APRIM and her young
family commitments Kelly did not make an application for the position. However, we
are very fortunate that Kelly will be back at Star of the Sea next year in a teaching role.
How fortunate we are to have two wonderful religious leaders on staff next year.
Child Protection Week
This week is Child Protection Week 6th – 12th September. It is a time to raise awareness
that the safety and wellbeing of our children is very important and the job of protecting
children is everyone’s business. The link below contains information relating to
protective practices and behaviour guidelines for staff and volunteers working with
children and young people. This online brochure explains guidelines with which staff
and volunteers in schools must comply. It describes appropriate behaviours and also
behaviours which are not appropriate as staff and volunteers interact with children and
young people.
https://online.cesa.catholic.edu.au/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-26057
Once again I remind parents and grandparents that if you intend to be a regular
volunteer at the school, listening to reading, going on excursions, helping with
swimming lessons or working in the school garden etc, you must have a Police
Clearance and you must have undertaken a Volunteer Induction. We are currently
reviewing our procedures and processes so we can best manage our volunteer
database. Stay tuned for further news.
Class Placements 2016
In last week’s newsletter I notified families that the process of class placement will
begin in the weeks ahead. If you would like the school to consider the placement of
your child on educational grounds then I ask that you complete the proforma that can
be downloaded from the school’s website.
Each year we give parents an opportunity for input regarding the placement of
students for the following year. This exercise is about considering your child’s
educational needs. It is not an exercise in selecting your child’s teacher. It is my belief
Please make a
note of these
important events
Thursday 10th September
Confirmation
7.00pm
Friday 11th September
Year 5 Mass
9.00am
Tue 15th—Fri 18th Sept
Year 2-4 Swimming Lessons
Monday 14th September
School Board Meeting
6.30pm
Tuesday 15th September
Year 1 Liturgy
11.15am
Thursday 17th September
Confirmation
7.00pm
Saturday 19th September
First Communion
6.00pm
Sunday 20th September
Frist Communion
9.30am and 5.30pm
Wednesday 23rd September
Year 2 Liturgy
11.15am
Wednesday 23rd September
Year 1 Assembly
1.50pm
Thursday 24th September
Catholic School Music Festival
Friday 25th September
Term 3 ends
2.50pm
that the class teacher is the person in the best position to make judgments about the educational needs of your child and
hopefully, all matters of concern about your child’s needs should have been expressed to the teacher early in the school
year. The school is consultative in this matter; however, the final decision rests with the class teachers. It is my
responsibility as Principal to support the judgment of teachers that I entrust with this responsibility.
It seems that each year there is increasing anxiety about this process but my experience indicates that once the year gets
underway, the students adjust to their new teacher and friends, and they get on with life in their new class.
If you believe there is some aspect of your child’s learning that requires further consideration, please put your issues in
writing on the Class Placement form you can download from the school’s website. www.star.catholic.edu.au Class
placement forms need to be submitted by Friday, 25th September.
A-thon Money
Once again thank you for the wonderful response to the Activity-a-thon Day celebrated several weeks ago. The A-thon is
this year’s major fundraising effort with the aim of purchasing new ovens for the Multi-Purpose Room kitchen, new
outdoor furniture, the mathematic staircase and the Nature Play area for the little ones. There are still several families
who have not yet returned their A-thon forms and money and we would hate for you not to be included in the raffle
draw at the end of the term. So far money counted to date is just over $14,000. A magnificent effort from everyone!
Adopt a Sea Creature
The Marine Discovery Centre has recently welcomed a number of new and interesting sea creatures from our local
waters. In last week’s newsletter there were pictures of some of the creatures that are just waiting to be adopted. If you
would like to have naming rights to one of the new sea stars, box fish or pencil sea urchins please contact Ursula in the
Marine Discovery Centre. Like pets at home the sea creatures in the MDC need to be fed and maintained and this costs
money. With every adopted creature comes free visiting rights, and you don’t have to pick up their poo! Your support
really does help.
Matt Perry is currently in New Zealand on a study tour of schools in Auckland. Matt has reported back that he is learning
a lot and has visited some excellent schools. I am sure Matt will have a great deal to share when he returns next Monday.
As for me this is my final newsletter for the term. I will be heading off overseas next week on long service leave with my
wife Anna. I look forward to seeing everyone next term. Please look after Matt and Kelly for me as they lead the school in
my absence. I know they will have your full support.
Enjoy the weekend ahead! Alas no football for some!
Joe De Tullio
Principal
From the Federation of Catholic School Parent Communities
PARENT-TEACHER COMMUNICATION
The Federation of Catholic School Parent Communities is
delighted to announce the launch of its brand new publication
Parent-Teacher Communication. The publication contains many
tips and hints for parent-teacher communication and includes a
great section on email etiquette and what to expect.
NEW RESOURCE FOR PARENTS
We encourage you to check it out at http://www.parentfederation.catholic.edu.au/
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish
Henley Beach - phone 8356 8888
RE NEWS
Priest: Fr John Rate msc
Weekend Mass Times:
Saturday: 6.00 pm
Sunday 9.30 am, 5.30 pm
Children’s Liturgy – 9.30 am
Parish Office Coordinator: Sue Fanto
Secretaries: Maureen Hughes
& Betty Bravington
Finance Coordinator:
Helen Reichstein
Office Hours: Open Monday to Friday
9.30 am to 12.30 pm and
1.00 pm to 4.00 pm
Gospel Reflection:
Mark 8:27-35
Peter Declares That Jesus Is the Messiah
Jesus and his disciples went on to the
villages around Caesarea Philippi. On the
way he asked them, “Who do people say I
am?”
They replied, “Some say John the Baptist;
others say Elijah; and still others, one of the
prophets.”
“But what about you?” he asked. “Who do
you say I am?”
Peter answered, “You are the Messiah.”
Jesus warned them not to tell anyone about
him.
He then began to teach them that the Son of
Man must suffer many things and be
rejected by the elders, the chief priests and
the teachers of the law, and that he must be
killed and after three days rise again. He
spoke plainly about this, and Peter took him
aside and began to rebuke him.
But when Jesus turned and looked at his
disciples, he rebuked Peter. “Get behind me,
Satan!” he said. “You do not have in mind
the concerns of God, but merely human
concerns.”
Then he called the crowd to him along with
his disciples and said: “Whoever wants to be
my disciple must deny themselves and take
up their cross and follow me. For whoever
wants to save their life[a] will lose it, but
whoever loses their life for me and for the
gospel will save it.
May we keep the following candidates in our prayers as
they celebrate their Sacrament of Confirmation this
evening Thursday 10th September at Our Lady of the
Sacred Heart Church.
Georgie Blades, Emma Cenzato, Zico Condessa, Jemma Cooper, Owen
Cooper, Callum Conlon-Brown, Heath Conlon-Brown, Sasha Coorey,
Kate D’Cruz, Kiera deBeer, Nicholas Dunlop, Jayden Eustice, Kiara
Fedele, Arlo Ferraro, Liam Foran, Mia Foran, James Furey, Ellie
Gammell, Madeline Harrison, James Hick, Archer Higgins, Allegra
Hokianga, Sienna Keeble, Chloe Kelly, Samara Menezes, Hannah
Moore, Judah Netschitowsky, Ebony Pedicini, Olivia Perry, Charlotte
Pipicelli, Kiera Pugsley, Brodie Stevenson, Zsa Zsa Stevens, Keagan
Wallace, Max Wandel and Anabelle Woods
Catholic Charities Month
September is Catholic Charities month and we are encouraged as
members of the Catholic community to support the many amazing
local agencies that help make a difference to
the lives of the vulnerable and disadvantaged
in our community. The Catholic Charities
Appeal support agencies such as the Hutt
Street Centre, Centacare, Mary Mackillop
Care SA, Catherine House, St Patricks’ Special
School, Aboriginal Catholic Ministry, Our Lady
of La Vang School and the SA Catholic Deaf
Community. To find out more about these
agencies or to make a personal pledge visit
www.adelaide.catholic.org.au. Our Church
also has envelopes if you wish to donate.
As a school, we will be showing our support
to help ensure these important works
continue to grow. On the last day of school,
we will hold an ‘odd sock day’ where
students can wear colourful socks of their
choice with their sports uniform for a gold coin donation.
APRIM APPOINTMENT
I am delighted at the new appointment of Stella Foley, who will be
our APRIM in 2016. As Joe has mentioned above, Stella comes to
Star of the Sea with a wealth of knowledge and skills and will
continue to lead us in the religious and spiritual dimension of our
school.
I am pleased that I have had the opportunity to work for a number
of years as the Religious Education Co-ordinator at Star of the Sea.
For personal reasons, I had decided not to apply because with such a young family, I feel that I
cannot fulfil the role in the way our school deserves. It will be exciting times ahead for the new
leadership team moving forward and I am excited about the new opportunities available to me
in 2016. I am thankful for the overwhelming support from the school, students, parish, families
and amazing staff that I have received over the years. We are a unique and blessed community
and I am grateful that I will continue to have Star as my beloved workplace.
DIARY DATES
DATE
EVENT
th
Thursday 10 September
Friday 11th September
CONFIRMATION CEREMONY at 7:00pm
School Choir assisting musicians
Year 5 Mass at 9:00am
Year 3 Reconciliation
Tuesday 15th September
th
Year 1 Liturgy at 11:15am
Thursday 17 September
CONFIRMATION CEREMONY
Friday 18th September
Middle School Reconciliation
th
Saturday 19 September
SACRAMENT OF FIRST COMMUNION 6:00pm
Sunday 20th September
SACRAMENT OF FIRST COMMUNION at 9:30am and 5:30pm
FOR THE HEART...... .
For our Confirmation candidates
All powerful God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, by water and Holy Spirit you freed yours sons and
daughters from sin and gave them new life. Send you Holy Spirit upon them to be their helper and guide.
Give them the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of right judgement and courage, the spirit of
knowledge and reverence. Fill them with the spirit of wonder and awe in your presence. We ask this through
Christ our Lord. Amen.
God bless
Kelly Manera
Religious Education Coordinator
PE AND SPORT NEWS
SAPSASA District Athletics Day
Tuesday of last week about 30 Star of the Sea students went to Henley Oval to compete in the SAPSASA
District Athletics Day. Our students did very well, congratulations to all of you on your effort. Further
congratulations also goes to Jaiden Riley, Chelsea Cseh and Madison Cseh who have been selected to
represent Airport District at the SAPSASA Metro Athletics Carnival which will be held at Santos Stadium on
Tuesday, September 22nd. Good Luck to you all.
WOOLWORTHS EARN AND LEARN
Star of the Sea has been taking part in the Woolworths Earn and Learn sticker promotion. Please note this is
now finished. If you shop at Woolworths and have been collecting stickers could you please send them into
the front office. Thank you all for your support with this promotion.
HENLEY DISTRICTS LITTLE ATHLETICS Come & Try Night
September 11th 2015 from 6.00 – 7.30pm
Henley Memorial Oval, Cnr Raymond & White Streets, Henley Beach
GRANGE SURF LIFESAVING CLUB – COME AND TRY
We welcome children from ages 5 – 14 to be part of an amazing group and lifestyle.
Learn new skills, meet new friends, be part of the community and have fun!
Training each Saturday commencing at 12.45pm for Under 8 – 14 and 1.15pm for Under 6 and 7.
Currently operating from the Grange Sailing Club, 417 Seaview Rd, Henley Beach.
Registration Day – Saturday 19th September 2015, 10am-2pm
New and Existing Members welcome.
Not sure – consider our “Come and Try” option, $5 covers two Saturday sessions.
Questions answered
Uniforms available for purchase / order
Nippers Season Commences - Saturday 17th October, 2015
For further enquires please send an email to [email protected]
See you on the beach!!
Competitive Sport Aerobics Club
Aeroforce is a highly competitive Sport Aerobics Club located in Kilkenny, SA.
We cater to all levels of athletes from beginner to International level competitors.
Aerobics is an ideal sport for anyone with a dance, calisthenics or gymnastics background.
Aeroforce is holding an open audition on Sunday September 27th - 3:30-5pm.
We'd love to see you there.
MACCA’S NEXT STEP PROGRAM - Play footy on Adelaide Oval
5-8 year olds - $99
Monday 28th September - Adelaide Oval | 9am-12pm or 1pm- 4pm
9-15 year olds - $220
Tuesday 29th September – Adelaide Oval | 9am – 3pm & Wednesday 30th September – AAMI Stadium | 9am
– 3pm Tailored programs to suit each age group
Each participant will receive:
• Personalised Macca’s Next Step Guernsey
• Family pass to the 2015 SANFL IGA League Grand Final on Sunday 27th September at Adelaide Oval
• Play a game on Adelaide Oval
• Access to Adelaide Oval’s elite football facilities
www.sanfl.com.au/nextstep to register Numbers are limited so register now to guarantee your spot.
Registrations close Monday 7th September
LIFE BE IN IT COME AND TRY
Want to try something fun in the school holidays? Over 16 South Australian sports associations are providing
Come ‘n Try sessions for ages 5 to 16 as part of a week of Come ‘n Try sports that will be taking place in and
around central Adelaide from Monday 28th September to Friday 2nd October.
It’s going to be big! Come ‘n Try sessions will start at either 9.30am, 12.00pm or 2.30pm at locations in the
CBD and Park Lands and most sessions cost only $10!
For further information and bookings please visit www.comentry.com.au.
Participating sports: Australian Football, BMX, Bowls, Cricket, Croquet, Cycling, Gymnastics, Judo, Korfball, Life
Games, Netball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Touch Football, Triathlon, Water polo.
THE HENLEY AND GRANGE BASEBALL CLUB invites boys & girls from 8 years old to come and try
baseball at our free clinics on THURSDAY nights from 5.30pm through-out SEPTEMBER at Seaton High
School’s indoor facility.
For more information please contact
Junior Coordinator, Rowena Trevaskis
0418450151
[email protected]
Hook in2 Hockey
Adelaide University Hockey Club located at West Beach is running a FREE Hook in2 Hockey program. We can
provide sticks if necessary but request that children wear mouthguards, which can be purchased at the local
chemist.
When: Thursday Nights 1st October – 17th December
Time: 5.30 – 6.30pm
Where: Adelaide University Hockey Club – 625 Burbridge Road West Beach 5024
To Register or for more information contact : Mark Ucinek 0488 088 986 or email [email protected]
WEST TORRENS DISTRICT CRICKET CLUB
West Torrens District Cricket Club is the oldest cricket club in South Australia and have fantastic training,
coaching and playing facilities. Registration/Information Evening Monday 21 September 2015 5.30pm – 7.30pm
at WTDCC clubrooms, Henley and Grange Memorial Oval, Atkin Street, Henley Beach 5022.
SPORT DATES FOR Term 4, 2015
SACPSSA European Handball Carnival, Yr 6/7’s – Wednesday 21st October
Kristen Victory
Sports Coordinator / Teacher
ST. JOSEPH'S OLD SCHOLARS DINNER
WEDNESDAY 7th OCTOBER 2015.
Adelaide Royal Coach,
24 Dequetteville Tce. Kent Town.
6.30 p.m. for 7.00 p.m.
START. $37 per head - Smorgasbord.
GUEST SPEAKER: Kathryn Finnigan AM/APM
retired former Detective Chief Inspector of the South
Australian Police Force.
Bookings with Josie: 8295 3667
or Margaret: 8371 1527
by 1/10/15.
Invitation for ALL former students/teachers
(male and female) from ANY Josephite Colleges/
Schools here or interstate to attend.
MOUNT CARMEL COLLEGE
Enrolment opportunities available for 2016/17
Now accepting enrolments for 2018 & beyond
Principal’s Tour
Join us for a guided tour of our small, supportive &
vibrant Catholic community and experience the
Mount Carmel College difference.
Monday, 14 September at 4pm
Term 4 tour dates: Monday, 9 November at 4pm
Monday, 7 December at 4pm
To book a tour, please contact the Registrar,
Lynn O’Reilly
Ph: 8447 0500 Email:
[email protected]
Tuck Shop
Tuckshop Volunteers—Term 3 Week 9
Mon 14/9
Tue 15/9
Wed 16/9
Thurs 17/9
Fri 18/9
C Henderson
HELP!
C Mecurio
B Borg
L Keeble
A Kitschke
Help is also required on the following days, if you are able to assist please contact Amanda
Ford at the tuckshop or leave a message at the school office. Thanks.
Wk 9 - Tues 15/9 & Wk 10 - Fri 25/9.
Thank you, Amanda Ford
Road Monitors
Road Monitors—Term 3 Week 9
Seaview Road
Military Road
Dante Giustozzi (Head Monitor)
Niamh Toohey (Head Monitor)
Patrick O’Halloran
Tara Chapman
Liam Carey
Charlotte Dolan
Uniform Shop News
OPEN EVERY TUESDAY DURING TERM 3
8.45am -10.15am
Plus extra days
Week 9 Weds 16/9
8.30am – 9.30am
Week 10 Weds 23/9
8.30am – 9.30am
SCHOOL HATS.
Bucket Hats are available in sizes XS, S, M, L & XL $15.00
Legionnaire hats - one size fits all $10.00
For hygiene reason we do not exchange purchased hats.
For online ordering please use the following link....
http://onlineshop.devonclothing.com.au/starots
All orders are processed at the uniform shop on Tuesday mornings (during the school term only)
and can be delivered to your class box
(no delivery fee for this service)
Refund/exchange policy.
Please note from 1st August we no longer refund for change of mind/unwanted items.
Items with the original receipt can be exchanged in the school uniform shop for items of the same value or more *
*please see full refund/exchange policy in store for more information.
For an exchange, items must be unworn, with sale tag still attached and purchased within the last 2 weeks.
No exchanges on hats or socks/tights for hygiene reasons.
If returning faulty items that have been worn, please ensure they have been washed prior to returning.
Please return faulty items with receipt within 6 weeks of purchase.
Devon reserve the right to repair faulty items before replacing.
For any uniform queries, please email using the following email address:
[email protected]
………..Nikki & Trish
Pre Loved Uniform Shop
Open Tuesday 8.45am—9.30am Cash Only
“Remember the Pre-loved shop when your child outgrows their uniform”
“De-clutter the cupboards and donate to the Pre-loved shop”
Smaller sizes desperately wanted. Please drop off donations at the shop or the front office
clearly marked ‘Pre-loved shop’
All proceeds go to Star of the Sea School.
…………….Sonya