CALENDAR PRINCIPAL’S REPORT LEADERSHIP IN 2015

Term 4 Week 6
In God ..... living, loving, learning together
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
We do need to take time to pray everyday, speaking to God, thanking him,
bringing our problems before him, and listening to what he has to say .
CALENDAR
NOVEMBER
14
Cricket Skills - Years 4, 5 & 6
16
P&F Golf Day
18
Diocesan Summer Trials
21
Cricket Skills - Years 4, 5 & 6
P&F “Movies Under the Stars”
25
K & Year 1 Parish Mass 12.30pm
27
2015 Captains’ speeches
28
Cricket Skills - Years 4, 5 & 6
National Athletics Carnival - TAS
DECEMBER
2
Graduation Mass 6.30
5
Cricket Skills - Years 4, 5 & 6
9
Farewell Assembly for Peter, Di &
Therese 1.30pm
13 November 2014
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
LEADERSHIP IN 2015 - It has been amazing to read the student applications for a
Year 6 leadership position in 2015. It is clear the children have such respect and feeling
for their school. I look forward to hearing their individual speeches on 27 November.
Girls’ speeches will take place at 10am and boys’ at 11.30am in the Hall.
FIRST PENANCE - Congratulations to Year 2 students on their First Penance. I thank
the staff and parents for their support of the children and the time in preparing them for
the Sacrament.
REMEMBRANCE DAY - Thank you Year 5 teachers and students for a beautiful reverent Liturgy on 11 November. Your efforts and presentation were inspiring.
CHRISTMAS STORY ART COMPETITION - Congratulation to Ethan Cusick and
Max Martinez on receiving an invitation to attend the opening of the artworks exhibition
at St Mary’s Cathedral. Ethan and Max will have their artwork displayed and be present
for the announcement of winners of the competition.
SWIMMING continues this and next week. Classes attending next week 17 - 21 November are: KS, 1C, 1W, 4DR, 4H, 5K, 5S
P&F EVENTS - Golf Day is this Sunday commencing at 2pm. To nominate just turn up or phone 04 2788 7149.
Movie Night is fast approaching on Friday next week. This should be a fantastic; laying down the bean bag on the
school field to enjoy the movie “Mr Peabody & Sherman”. I look forward to seeing many families there.
Donut Day is Monday 8 December. Cinnamon ($1) and iced donuts ($2) for sale at recess and lunch.
SCHOOL FEES 2015 - The fees structure for 2015 is included. Tuition fees have risen approximately 3.5%, this amount being set
by the Bishop. Internal school fees have remained the same as this year. I know how hard it is to meet all living expenses to day.
The annual fees are charged via an account sent in the first three Terms. Please contact the school if you are having difficu lties.
Tuition: K: $966 pa ($322 per term x 3)
1-2: $750 pa ($250 per term x 3)
3-6: $966 pa ($322 per term x 3)
Family discounts:
2 children 20% on the second child
3 children 40%
4 children 60%
Resource Fee: $270 per student per year
($90 per Term x 3) includes travel, culture, book and resources.
Technology Fee: $105 per student per
year ($35 per Term x 3)
Cleaning and Maintenance: $210 per
student per year ($70 per Term x 3)
Diocesan Capital Works Levy: $480 per
family per year ($160 x 3)
Swim Programme: $45 per student per
year ($15 x 3)
Total for the year: Kinder: $2,076.00
Year 1 - 2: $1,860.00
Year 3 - 6: $2,076.00
Peter Nugent Principal
STUDENTS OF THE WEEK
Congratulations to Student of the
Week winners in Week 6:
Zac Palma KS and Esther Wong 3H
BEST WORKERS
Congratulations to Best Worker
winners in Week 6:
Amber Mutton KS and Blake
Charlton 3H
Peter Nugent and Margo Dickson have
received long service awards from the CEO.
AUSSIE OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to these students
on receiving Aussie of the Month
Award in October:
Kinder ~ Riley Lane
Year 1 ~ Caitlin White
Year 2 ~ Jessica Miller
Year 3 ~ Zara Peck
Year 4 ~ Thomas Lynch
Year 5 ~ Charlie Evans
Year 6 ~ Joseph Phillpot
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FROM THE REC
Congratulations to the children who received the
Sacrament of Penance for the first time on Monday
evening! May God bless you now and forever
more!
I thank the teachers, Kathy Chifley, Caz Barratt and Lisa
Lynch for their work in preparing the children for the Sacrament of Penance. I appreciate the assistance of Helen Bower
and Lyn Burgett as they always help at our night and for St
Philomena’s. I hope all families were able to support their children at this special time in their lives.
Remembrance Day
My appreciation goes to Year 5 teachers and students for a
reflective and solemn Remembrance Liturgy on Tuesday, 11th
November. We pray for world peace and for an end to war and
conflict.
DEBATING
On Wednesday 12th November Assumption hosted St Philomena’s for the final round of the Primary Debating Competition. Our team members of Abby- Lee Burden-Premus, Hugh
McIntyre, Tim Powell, Sharonee Anton-Ravindrakumar, Grace
Hogan-Chidiac and Jordan Thurn were the affirmative for the
topic ‘That T.V. is good for us’. Our students put forward a
strong case and presented their arguments well but were unfortunately defeated by a very strong St Philomena’s negative
team. Debating has been a great experience for our Year 6 students to learn skills in public speaking and thinking on their
feet. Pictured are the Debating members for Round 3.
Matthew Gibson Year 6
Tim Powell, Hugh McIntyre, Abby-Lee Burden, Grace Hogan-Chidiac,
Jordan Thurn. Absent: Sharonee Anton-Ravindrakumar
LIBRARY
Christmas Art Competition
The following students had their art works selected for the
Sydney Exhibition. They have been invited to the opening to
be held at the Crypt of St Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday, 30th
November. Congratulations to Ethan Cusick and Max Martinez. We are very proud of you and your artistic talents!
Therese Hooper REC
SPORT
On the 18th of November students from our school will be travelling to Dubbo to trial for the Diocesan Team for Summer Sports.
Cricket: Amy Kreuzberger, Angus Peck, Thomas Lynch, Harrison Noonan, Max Burge, Declan Fawkner
Touch Football: Elle Wardle, Maddison Feenan, Joseph Langfield, Sam Cantrill, Oliver Kemp, Lachlan Macauley, Mason
Martinez, Taron Winwood-Smith
Tennis: Lara Abbott, Charlotte Simpson, Cleo Cheney, Jonathan Hyland
Basketball: Ruby Gangemi, Sophie Faulkner, Mollie Mockler,
Lewellyn Kingham
We wish them all safe travels and hope they do their very best!
Melanie Kelley Year 5
Big Book Search - Next week senior borrowing will finish and
K-3 will end in Week 8. It is hoped that a full book stocktake
will be completed over the coming weeks and your help at
home will make this so much easier. It’s that time of the year
again when we need everyone looking high and low for “lost”
books and bring them home to roost for the Christmas break.
Look out for anything with an Assumption barcode so long as it
has not been crossed out. (You get to keep those.)
Book sale - There are some books available for sale in the library for 50c each. Most suitable for Years 4 - 6. Parents welcome. In addition if you still have a VCR we have some interesting non fiction videos to give away. Alternatively if anyone
knows how best to dispose of old videos please let me know.
Thanks - Thanks to Jessika Day-Stephen, Sienna and Sheridan
Sutherland who have donated some great titles to the library
this week. Your generosity is appreciated and all donations find
a home in the library or classrooms.
Thanks also to our hard working parents who cover books for
us. This is a generous donation of your time and we really appreciate it.
Sincerely Maria Arrow Teacher /Librarian
The Hunter School
of Performing Arts
Congratulations to Caitlin Stevens!
After a very competitive audition process by
hundreds of students, Caitlin from Year 5 has
been accepted into The Hunter School of Performing Arts, a fully selective school for gifted
and talented performing arts students. During
Year 6 and 7 Caitlin will perform in various
ensemble groups and undertake extra compulsory studies in music, dance and drama before specialising
from Year 8 in her chosen areas of Music and Dance. Caitlin will
be also looking forward to learning how to surf!
My Last Chapters At Assumption
My Reflections
Chapter 4: 2000-2009
Principals:
1987 - 2000 Sr Jean Cain
2000 - 2001 Mrs Lorraine Breen (acting)
2001 - 2014 Mr Peter Nugent
Parish Priests: 1992 - 2003 Fr Harry Quigley
2003 - 2010 Fr James Cutcliffe
 Make an appropriate contribution as a member a leadership
team, staff and wider faith community,
 Act on behalf of John during short term absences.
This was a rewarding and enjoyable time in my career and I
returned to Assumption in June, 2002.
In September, 2002, we dedicated the front garden to celebrate
the 50th Anniversary of Assumption. Father Harry and lots of
Sisters of St Joseph attended, as well as many parents and exstudents.
Assumption was one of the first schools to erect gates and fences around the whole place. The school gardens are a credit to
the work of Lyn Burgett. Lyn and the captains have collected
prizes for the school in the Bathurst Spring Spectacular Garden
Competition. The front garden in spring is my favourite landscape scene at Assumption.
A major development for the school was the grassed ovals for
the play areas. Work on the ovals was immense. Retainer walls,
irrigation lines, seeding the fields, bore installation, outside
stage, bore pump, flood lights, as well as the undercroft and
placement of play equipment, shade sails, plant nursery, green
house, weather station, underground water tank, upgrade of
infants toilets, small car park for staff, Piper Street driveway,
upgrade of electrical switchboard, solar energy panels, mobile
Front Row: Yvonne Todd, Kerry Rogers, Susan McLaren, Fr Harry scaffold, whiteboards, cricket pitch and long jump pit, plant
Quigley, Peter Nugent, Lorraine Breen, Cathy Matthews, Michelle
propagation in tree nursery, laying of turf and new amplificaO’Shannessy, Gloria Rogers
tion system.
2nd Row: Gai Reynolds, Maria Arrow, Paul Toole, Louisa
Wykamp, Catherine Connor, Anne Worthington, Kylie Whitton,
Kathy Chifley, Diane Walkowiak, Sandra Lynch
3rd Row: Therese Hooper, Karen Smith, Brian Hope, Sr Flo Snell,
Joe Pucci, Paul Moran, Sue Fish, Leanne Enright, Beth Parker,
Marie Clayton
P&F continued to be proactive in raising funds with such exciting events as: Bush dances, Masquerade Ball, Dinner dances,
Food Van at the Show, Mystery Bus Tours, Spellathon, Parents’ and Students’ Trivia Nights, Golf Days, bus travel to Sydney Musicals, Regional Wine Dinner and Father Mac’s Christmas Puddings orders.
Sister Jean became the Congregational Leader of the Sisters of
St Joseph at Easter time and Lorraine Breen, who had been Assistant Principal, was acting Principal in 2000. Mr Nugent, ar- In 2004 at the height of the share market, my husband spoke to
6P and 6H about the knowledge of shares. Each student “had”
rived from St Laurence’s, Forbes to begin the school year in
$10 000 and chose 5 shares. At the end of each month, students
2001. Rugby Union was soon on the agenda!
chose whether to keep their present shares or sell and buy othIn June, 2001, I was appointed AP / REC at St Philomena’s on
ers. It was a game to see how much money each person could
a temporary basis. During this time I tried to:
make by the end of the Term. He then presented a prize at the
 Witness to faith, Catholic values, beliefs and practices,
Concert to Casey Stringer, who had monitored the share market
 Promote the development of a Christian community within very closely.
the Catholic tradition and with appropriate links with the
Mr Nugent and I began to participate with the Captains, Year 6
local Parish community,
and other parents and students in the Anzac March. I organised
 Contribute to leadership in Religious Education,
the first year of netball participation at Baulkham Hills in 2002
 Work with Diocesan and Board of Studies documents and with interested parents, coaches and players. In 2004 I suffered
from an accident and Term 3 continued without me. Toolie had
requirements,
to run the Regional Athletics Carnival, Margo Dickson taught
 Promote teaching and learning practices to ensure promomy class, Anne Worthingtom was Polding Cross Country Team
tion of the goals, values and policies of the school,
Manager, Catherine Connor coordinated the netball and Di
 Provide competent classroom teaching and promote educa- Walkowiak organised the Eisteddfod participation.
tional excellence,
Elizabeth Johnson, one of our parents taught creative and re Exercise a significant role in effective daily administration flective Liturgical movement to our students. The Rosary
Nights continue to flourish as families join for prayer before the
and communication,
Feast of the Assumption. Sister Mark continued her beautiful
 Work closely with the principal and to support staff,
calligraphy on Sacrament Certificates. Sue McLaren began
 Ensure communication with and involvement of parents in teaching choirs to sing at the Railway when the Indian Pacific
the education of their children,
Christmas Train came through Bathurst. Our students have sung
with such stars as in 2001, John Williamson, Marcia Hines,
 Arrange pastoral care for staff and students,
John Paul Young, Jimmy Barnes, Guy Sebastian, Human Na Provide advice and support to John,
ture, David Campbell and Shannon Noll and Jessica Mauboy.
 Be a member of the interview panel for new staff,
At the Presentation Concert, prizes for Senior of the Year, Dux
and Sportsperson were launched, as well as the announcement
of School Captains for the next year. Melbourne Cup Dress up
for Missions, The Mini Fete, blazers for student leaders, MS
Readathon, Remembrance Day Liturgy, Basic Skills Testing,
Assumption Band and Band Tour, Peer Tutoring, Dibles, to test
proficiency in Literacy and Thrass, Teaching Handwriting,
Reading and Spelling, an innovative literacy scheme, School
backpacks and Homework folders, Young Leaders’ Day and
Impact Leadership, Walk Safely to School Day, Uniform Pool,
the new piano, tuition fees draw, Naidoc Day celebrations, air
conditioning in all classrooms and hall, National Anthem playing for assemblies and gatherings, Catholic Schools’ Debating,
class lists displayed on the first day of the school year, Internet
Banking, Catholic Schools’ Week and Talent Shows, Billy Cart
Derby, (the coldest day I have ever spent at Mount Panorama!)
were all introduced, implemented or completed.
2007 we celebrated Father Harry’s 50th Anniversary Jubilee.
World Youth Day was celebrated in Sydney in 2008. Kurt
Fearnley was an inspirational guest speaker at school.
Two members of staff were very unwell with Whooping
Cough. In fact, whooping cough became rampant in the latter
part of 2002 in the Bathurst Community. In 2009, Peter needed
to take some leave due to poor health, as a result of trying to
fight the effects of whooping cough. He then has ME.
On 2nd September, 2008, 4 students and I attended Mass to
celebrate the silver jubilee of the ordination to the priesthood of
Father Pat, who grew up in Perthville. He was ordained on the
same day, in the same Cathedral 25 years previously. The Parish Renewal Team visited Assumption when they were in Bathurst. In 2008, Mayor Toole, Peter and I attended the sealing of a
time capsule that included the placement of a Year 6 photo, in
the Cathedral. The time capsule is located in the floor of the
tower and includes other community records.
The students have participated in Gala Days at Mudgee, Oberon
and Orange. After her unfortunate accident, we had an Evening
for Emilie Dinner dance to raise funds for her. We had the dinner, dancing, a guest speaker, Anna Windsor, and an auction.
The evening raised almost $25 000. Student Council held a
Playing Sport Day for Emilie as well. ICT purchases have been
continually made and upgraded. Student Council donated money to a school in Victoria affected by the bushfires.
My attendance at the Year 6 Christian Living Camp at Lake
Burrendong for the last 11 years has been a joy and a load of
fun viewing the students’ personal growth of their faith and
personal attributes. The Year 6 students also began to run Assumption’s Biggest Morning Tea and Mr Toole ran the Easter
Hat Parade and we have had Book Week Parades. In 2007,
Toolie became the Mayor of Bathurst.
The Ordination of Bishop Michael McKenna
Bishop Dougherty retired as Bishop of Bathurst. In 26th June,
Staff retreats have been a highlight as we journey to such places Bishop McKenna was ordained as the 8th Catholic Bishop of
Bathurst Diocese. Our student leaders, Mrs Walkowiak, Mrs
as Wentworth Falls, Rahamim, Tarana and Abercrombie; always with Mass and staff reflections of Spiritual growth. Year 6 Connor, Mrs Hanley, Mrs Bower and I had the privilege of attending the Ordination Mass. Later that day, the Carillon Bells
Discos, Year 5 Excursions to Canberra and Mighty Minds beat the front of All Saints Cathedral, rang for the first time to
gan and continue for students today. Staff members were incelebrate the Ordination and Installation of Bishop McKenna.
volved in performing the pantomime, Cinderella, for the stuOn Sunday, 28th June, Bishop McKenna celebrated his 1st
dents.
Mass in the Cathedral, as Bishop of our Diocese. Former AsSome of us attended the State of Origin games in Sydney, as
sumption student, Greg Bellaarranged for the school. In 2006, I received a Catholic Primary my, was ordained as a deacon
Schools’ Outstanding Contribution to School Sport Award. Pe- at the Cathedral by Bishop
ter Nugent had already received his award for his services to
McKenna. We gave him a speCPS Rugby in the Wilcannia Forbes Diocese.
cially designed deacon’s stole
Di Walkowiak accepted the position of Assistant Principal for to mark the occasion. This was
superbly embroidered by Kerry
2007. I was very humbled, yet privileged to be following the
legacy set by Chris Gangemi in his short time as REC. I always Rogers.
Therese Hooper REC
pay tribute to his work and I will always remember working as
his grade partner in Year 6. We have a plaque dedicated to his Photo: Bishop McKenna at the
memory in the garden at the front of the school. His photo
ringing of the bells.
hangs in the hall foyer to remind us of his spirit among us. In
BAND
A reminder that instrument testing will take place next
Wednesday morning 19 November from 9.30am to 11am. If
you wish your child to be tested, please see me at school.
Kathy Powell Band Coordinator
Photo: Assumption Band on Tour
NOTICES
Bathurst
Cathedral Parish
Christmas Carols
When: 4pm - 6pm Sunday 7th December
Where: Cathedral School grounds
BBQ dinner and desserts will be sold to raise money for the Cathedral Restoration Fund.
So come along, have some fun with all of your family and support the Parish. If you would like to perform on the stage, assist
with selling the food or handing out song sheets, please call Jen
on 0429 174 895.
This initiative is supported by the Parish Pastoral Council.
Your chance to win a
BRAND NEW CAR
and support the
Cathedral Restoration Appeal
The 2014 Cathedral Restoration Appeal Art Union is up and
running and you have a great chance of winning a brand
new Mazda 3 Maxx Sedan or Hatch as well as other fantastic prizes. The total prize value is $35,607.
In a twist from last year, tickets are being sold online via etickets. Only 4,000 tickets are being sold, giving you excellent odds for a win!!
All school families in the Cathedral Parish will receive an
email with details of the Art Union as well as a link to buy an
e-ticket. It is hoped that each family can buy at least one
ticket and what a great way to support the Cathedral Restoration Appeal. Look out for your email or go to:
bathurst.catholic.org.au to buy your ticket today.
Book by Monday 24 November to obtain the discounted rate of $50/day + fees indicated
on this calendar.
Bookings must be in writing on the booking form available from the coordinator.
Phone:04 2937 1205
Email: [email protected]
NOTICES
P&F DONUT DAY
Monday 8 December
Cinnamon Donuts $1.00, Iced donuts $2.00
For sale at recess and lunch time
FETE FEEDBACK
Please assist in the preparation of future fetes by providing your suggestions on the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/
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CANTEEN ROSTER
If you are unable to attend please notify Beth: 04 2732 5949
Tue 18 Nov
Wed 19 Nov
Thu 20 Nov
Fri 21 Nov
Jennifer Negus
Jodie
MacMillan
Deborah Kreig
Christie Whelan
Rachel Lovett
Alice
Winwood-Smith
Jordan
Schumacher
Sharla Staines
Sue Williams