Parent Bulletin

Parent Bulletin
St Joseph’s School
Term 4 • Week 8 • Tuesday 2 December 2014
DIARY DATES
Week 8
Tuesday 2 December
7.30pm P&F Meeting in Staff Room
– All welcome
Wednesday 3 December
CASUAL DAY – Gold Coin or
Hamper Donation
Yr 7 Wizard of OZ performances
Yr 2 visiting Semaphore Beach
Thursday 4 December
Yr 4H Snow White Performance
7 – 9pm Yr 7 Disco
Friday 5 December
8.30am Carols on SJH area
9.15am Thanksgiving Mass
2pm Assembly hosted by Yr 6
YEAR 7 GRADUATING CLASS 2014
Semester 2 Reports home today
Week 9
Monday 8 December
Yr 4 Sausage Sizzle
Choir and band members shared
lunch
6.30pm Preschool end of year
Celebration in the Hall
Tuesday 9 December
Yr 3 Visiting ICA
Yr 4 visiting Bowland
Yr 5 visiting Unley Pool
Yr 6 Australiana Day
7pm Year 7 Graduation
Wednesday 10 December
2.50pm Rec – Yr 6 students
dismissed
Thursday 11 December
Staff Professional Development Day
Friday 12 December
Staff Professional Development Day
2015 DATES
Thursday 22 January
Three Way Learning Conversations
Term 4 commences on
Wednesday 28 January 2015
7 Pasquini
Luisa Arancio
Pia-Carla Bernardi
Stephanie Costanzo
Olivia Fazzini
Jacinta Fedele
Hannah Kodele
Mia Lelli
Rebecca Maronese
Alana Perugini
Sophie Petrovic
Adam DeIeso
Nicholas Gialamis
Nicholas Guglietti
Majd Kousa
Sahib Maidh
Peter Maio
Marco Meccariello
Luca Ruggiero
Luke Seneca
Udavir Singh
Christian Sotira
Richer Su
Nathan Whitehead
Matthew Ziada
7 Grbin
Antonia Bibbo
Rosie Cammarano
Caitlin-Marie Flaherty
Nicole Ho
Jessica Lucarelli
Chelsea Michels
Margaret Paul
Elina Sheeba Jose
Lauren Simeone
Arpaege Spegnetto
Isabella Tronnolone
Tahlia Tsakrios
Harrison Boffa
Sam Capurso
George D’Agostino
Alex D’Ettorre
Alexander Kallas
Paul Leombruno
Jordan Maio
Luca Meggetto
Jamal Nasser-Eddine
Jake Palombi
Antony Pisconeri
Dion Pisconeri
Daniel Tiscione
Zachary Varacalli
7 Primavera
Giacinta Bibbo
Estelle Carosi
Julia Cavuoto
Gabriella Cianfaglione
Natalie Del Casale
Deborah Lemi
Lauren Lombardi
Madison McAuliffe
Tamara Pace
Daniela Prela
Talia Russo
Simone Scarfo
Faith Taban
Sabastien Anibaldi
Anthony Berlangieri
Luca Chiuchiolo
Daniel De Palma
Dylan Klose
Jackson Larkin
Xavier Lupone
Daniel Maida
William Sam
Nixzon Santillo
Samuel Spajic
Kosta Viglis
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents, Caregivers and Friends
Season of Advent
With Christmas just around the corner, we might be too busy to give attention to what we are
actually commemorating. Those who live ‘by the cash register’ will do everything they can to keep
our attention on our wallets and purses. The Three Wise Men seem to have had the true
understanding of the Christmas event. They spent many weeks in anticipation as they travelled
from their homeland to Bethlehem. When they arrived, their purpose was to honour the newborn
child and out of courtesy they brought one gift each.
We, too, have the opportunity for a period of anticipation in the Season of Advent. Of course,
Advent is a constant season for, within our own lives, we are continuously waiting to become, to
discover, to complete and to fulfill. Hope, struggle, fear, expectations, are all part of our Advent
experience. God does not come to us from the sky; he comes to us in the daily story of our lives in
people, places and events.
Advent invites us to prepare for the commemoration of God’s coming by taking time to have a
closer look inside ourselves away from the busy outside. This looking inside is not about remorse
or regret, nor about listing ways life over the past year could have been different; it’s not about
wishing we were better people. It’s about forward movement, getting new bearings, relying more on
God for directions. It’s about a fresh start, getting closer to the “fire” and the “light” that are God’s
love and compassion. Then ‘The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your
hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.’ St Paul. Phil. 4:7
Thank you
As this will be the final Parent Bulletin for the year I take this opportunity to thank all families for
your continued support throughout 2014. We have greatly appreciated all parents who have
volunteered and helped in so many ways this year. I thank the School Board, Parents & Friends and
the Parent Engagement Group for their unwavering enthusiasm for our school and hard work all
year. To all parents who have helped in the classroom, attended excursions, worked in the canteen,
coached or managed a sports team we say thank you. To show our appreciation all parents are
invited to special morning tea on Monday 8 December from 8.45am - 9.30am in the Hall. I hope
you will be able to join us.
Next week we say goodbye to our Year 7s with a Graduation Mass and supper on Tuesday 9
December at 7pm. I particularly want to acknowledge the families who will be leaving St Joseph’s
as this is the last child to complete their schooling with us. We thank and farewell the following
families: Bibbo, Carosi, Cavuoto, Cianfaglione, Costanzo, De Ieso, De Palma, Fazzini, Flaherty,
Ho, Kallas, Kousa, Lelli, Lucarelli, Lupone, Maida, Maidh, Maio, Maronese, McAuliffe, Meccariello,
Michels, Pace, Palombi, Perugini, Piscioneri, Sam, Scarfo, Simeone, Singh, Spegnetto, Su, Taban,
Tiscione, Tronnolone, Tsakrios, Varacalli, Whitehead and Ziada.
Building project
Tomorrow we expect the fencing to be erected to begin work on the transportables. These rooms
will be redesigned to accommodate our Year 6 and Year 7 students next year. We are also very busy
this week clearing both the Reception and Year 1 Units in readiness for them to be refurbished
during the Christmas break. This will include painting, new joinery in the wet areas, acoustic
walling and carpet. New furniture will also be ordered for these classrooms and will be delivered in
Term 1.
Teaching Staff 2015
Yesterday the children met their teacher and classmates for 2015. This is an exciting time for
everyone and we look forward to seeing everyone on Thursday 22 January when you can meet and
discuss the goals for your child. Finally we congratulate Ms Anita Baldino (Year 6) who will move
to a permanent teaching position at St Paul’s College next year.
I wish every family many blessings this Christmas and for the New Year.
With best wishes Ms Leanne Carr
Principal
FROM THE DEPUTY PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents
With this being the last Parent Bulletin for this year, I just wanted to thank you all for the last two
terms. It has been fantastic joining a community half way through the year and feeling very
welcome. I am also excited about continuing this journey next year and I look forward to working
with the students, families, staff and wider community.
As we approach a new school year, students can become nervous about joining new classes and
transitioning into different areas of the school. It was wonderful to see them do this so well
yesterday and from accounts from the teachers the students were open and bright and looking
forward to a new start in 2015.
I hope you all have a blessed and relaxing Christmas and New Year. I pray that your families may
experience the anticipation and joy that is associated with the Advent season and that with
Christmas you experience Jesus’ presence in your homes. All the very best and we’ll see you in
2015!
Warm regards, David Hillard
Acting Deputy Principal
FAITH AND CULTURE
REMINDERS
Wednesday 3
December
Casual Day – Gold
coin or hamper
donation
Friday 5 December
9.15am
Thanksgiving Mass
Tuesday 9
December
7pm Year 7
Graduation
“Be my rock of refuge, a stronghold to give me safety.” Psalm 31 : 3
God is always there as our stronghold. He gives us strength; we need only ask Him.
As we embrace the season of Advent, we prepare for Christ’s coming. We share in hope, joy, peace
and love.
Casual Day
Reminder that Wednesday is casual day in exchange for a donation for the Christmas Hampers for
the St Vincent de Paul Society. Your support for this organisation is sincerely appreciated within
our community.
Thanksgiving Mass
All are welcome to attend the End of Year Thanksgiving Mass which will be held on Friday 5
December at 9.15am in the Church of Annunciation.
Graduation Mass
The Year 7 students will be celebrating their Graduation Mass in the Church of Annunciation next
Tuesday at 7pm. All are welcome. Following Mass, presentations will be held in the Hall.
Thank you
As my time at St Joseph’s School Hectorville comes to a close I would like to take this opportunity
to thank you all for your support over the past two years. It has been a privilege to work with such
lovely families within this community and I have treasured the many experiences which have been
part of my journey whilst here. Thank you.
Many blessings to each of you for the future
Iva Denton
APRIM
THREE WAY LEARNING CONVERSATIONS 2015 (EDVAL)
All families would have received notification regarding ‘Three Way Learning Conversations’ in 2015. If you have not yet
received any information or having trouble accessing the site please contact the Front Office. The office will be open
Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 December. Families will need to log back on to EDVAL after Friday 12 December to see what
times have been allocated for you.
SANDSHOES REMINDER
If you are planning to purchase sandshoes for your child please remember that predominately white (mostly) sandshoes are
required. We began well at the beginning of the year but we do now have bright pink, purple and even yellow sandshoes
shoes. Please purchase white sandshoes in the future.
NEWS IN BRIEF
B EGI N NI NG Y E A R DAT E S
L O ST P RO P ER TY
PL A YG RO U P
Thursday 22 January 2015
There are many items to be collected from
the lost property box located in the corridor
between the Front Office and Staff Room. All
items not claimed by the end of the term will
be donated to the Second Hand Uniform
Shop.
Out of School Hours Care building
North Street entrance
3Way Learning Conversations
Monday 26 January 2015
AUSTRALIA DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Tuesday 27 January 2015
Staff Professional Development Day
Wednesday 28 January 2015
Students commence
Friday 3 April
GOOD FRIDAY
S EC O ND H A ND U NIF O RM S HO P
Usual opening day is the first Wednesday of
the month between 2.30pm – 3.15pm in the
mini gym.
If you have any queries please email the P&F
on [email protected]
For 0 – 4 Year old children
9 – 10.15am Thursday
$3 per child or $5 per family
MU SI C CL AS S E S FO R
CH ILD R E N
Birth to 3 Years.
Lessons are held in the Hall.
Enrolment details are available from the
Front Office or phone Katrina on
0413 078 157.
WELLBEING
Fears and worries
Children get scared for all sorts of reasons. Some fears are very common in children of certain ages. Very young children are
often afraid of imaginary things like monsters hiding under the bed. Older children usually fear real things that might
happen, like being hurt. Children with reassurance and support can learn to manage fear and worries on their own.
Included in this Parent Bulletin is a KidsMatter information sheet to learn more about helping children to manage their fears
and worries. Further information can be found at:
www.kidsmatter.edu.au/families/resources/about-emotions/fears-and-worries
Louise Kilpatrick
Wellbeing Coordinator
St Jo Ho Ho
St Joseph’s School Singers will sing Christmas Carols on the SJH area on Friday 5 December
8.30 – 9am.
Students who are singing are asked to be there at 8.30am sharp.
A message from Tess Harford
Dear Families
Even though I haven’t been at SJH for the past two terms, I do think of you all often and I even drive by now and then to
look at the school! As you know I was seconded in Term Three to support and mentor the staff at Nazareth Catholic
College Early Childhood Centre (ECC). It has been a very hectic six months, we have children from six months to five and a
half years old – 100 hundred children a day and about 200 over the week – we are busy! I have thoroughly enjoyed my time,
learning a lot, being challenged daily and needing to deepen my understanding on the government’s child care initiatives and
expectations.
As I am sure Leanne has informed you by now, I have been asked to be the Director of the ECC for 2015. I am looking
forward continuing my experience. It is never an easy decision to make when being asked to take on another role in another
setting. My passion and loyalty to you all, made it even more difficult. At this time I believe that God is calling me to do
something different. If you are ever in Findon, please feel free to drop in – I’d love to show you around!
I hope to make it to a few of the SJH end of year functions, so we might get to have a chat. If we don’t see each other, I
wish you a happy and holy Christmas, may it be full of people and things that bring you great joy.
Keep smiling
Tess Harford
PE NEWS
PE WEEK
In Week 6 the school celebrated PE Week which gave students an opportunity to reflect on the importance of leading a
healthy active lifestyle. Many students participated in challenges run at recess and lunch which allowed classes to test their
sporting skills in a fun and competitive environment. The morning health hustle was a great success with individual classes
doing a great job in leading the school through a fitness routine. Thanks to all the classes and parents who came out to
participate.
Steven Grelli
Physical Education Teacher
OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS SPORT
We would like to congratulate all the Out Of School Hours Sport students who have represented our school in a positive
way by showing sportsmanship and fair play, as is expected by all our sports teams representing St Joseph’s School
Hectorville.
A huge thank you to the following parents who had taken on coaching and or training positions for our Out Of School
Hours Sport teams, without this sort of commitment and support we would not be able to have such a successful program
in our school.
Netball
Carmel Storti
Rosanna Mascione
Belinda Elliott
Stacey Ugur
Eleni Meggetto
Jo (Eleni Meggetto’s mother)
Louisa Cetta
Emilia Lewis
Basketball
Anthony Di Sisto
Stephanie Zorman Vial
Cricket
Kristian Griffiths
Phil McGuire-Coward
Mark LaVista
A very special mention to Nancy Perugini and Lucy Simone who have had a large impact on our school netball program and
both have been coaches for a large number of years.
Basketball coaches can you please collect all the basketball ball tops on your last match and return to Tania Carosi.
Coaches, all netball and basketball equipment can be retained over the holidays if you are continuing on in a coaching
position in 2015, if you are not could you please return to either the coach taking over the team or Tania Carosi.
Tania Carosi and Steven Grelli
CRICKET
SJH 4/5 Junior. SJH had a great game against Pedare College on Saturday. We started off the
game with a minute silence in memory of Phillip Hughes and both teams wore black arm
bands for respect. We have our last game this Saturday (6 December) against St Augustine’s
Parish. We would like to thank our team for all their efforts this term. A big thank you to all
the parents who have helped at games or have come along to support our team.
Mark and Melissa Lavista
PARENTS AND FRIENDS
As the year comes to an end, I would like to take this opportunity to thank our wonderful community for all of your help
and support throughout the year. Thank you to all the students and their families who have volunteered throughout the year
(there are too many to name) and to the wonderful staff/teachers for all your help and support. It is greatly appreciated.
I would also like to thank the wonderful committee for your support, time and commitment. Without you all we would not
have been so successful in our fund raising.
I hope you all have a very happy and safe break and an incredible Christmas and New Year.
School Banking
This Wednesday (Week 8, 3 December) will be the last banking for the year.
Emilia Lewis
P&F President
CANTEEN NEWS
W ED
T HU R S
F RI
W E EK 8
Rebecca Lines
3
Josie Gadaleta
Jade Carr
Nicky Papalia
4
Natalina Makris
5
John Anibaldi
Claudia Callisto
W E EK 9
MON
8
TUES
9
W ED
10
T HU R S
11
F RI
12
MON
2
TUES
3
W ED
4
T HU R S
5
F RI
6
Help Needed
Help Needed
W E EK 1 201 5
MON
26
Public Holiday
TU E S
27
Pupil Free Day
W ED
28
Closed for cleaning
THU R S
29
Closed for cleaning
FRI
30
Liz Paradiso
Help Needed
Silvana Borillo
Adriana Genovese
Help Needed
Help Needed
Help Needed
Help Needed
Laura Sauchelli
Help Needed
We ek 2 2 015
Natasha Guglietti
Help Needed
Liz Paradiso
Help Needed
Help Needed
Help Needed
Help Needed
Marissa Berlangeri
CANTEEN NEWS
As the end of year is almost here the Canteen will be running down on stock. A replacement of equal value will be given.
 The fish meal deal will not be for sale on Wednesday 10 December Week 9.
 To purchase ice blocks at the canteen children will need a minimum of 80c.
 The Canteen have a small amount of Mini Magnums for sale at a cost of $2.00
 The Canteen is open for recess and lunch on Wednesday 10 December with minimal variety on offer.
THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS
The canteen would like to say a huge thank you to the school community for supporting us during 2013 and to all our
special Mum's, Dad's, Grandparents and Caregivers who have been so generous in sparing the time to come and
volunteer throughout the year, it is greatly appreciated! The students are very lucky to have such wonderful people to do
this for them.
We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and safe New Year and look forward to seeing you in 2015.
Di and Sue
Co Canteen Managers
JS EXPRESS UN IFORM S HOP
TERM 4 OPENING HOURS
Monday 8am – 12noon
Wednesday 1pm – 5pm
Saturday 9am – 12noon
Last day of trading for 2014 is Wednesday 10 December
HOLIDAY OPENIN G HOUR S
Monday 19 January 9am – 3pm
Tuesday 20 January 4pm – 9pm
Wednesday 21 January 8am – 12noon
Thursday 22 January 5pm – 9pm
Friday 23 January 12noon – 4pm
Saturday 24 January – CLOSED
Shop 5, 272 Montacute Road Rostrevor
For all enquiries please call
Lilly on 0433 618 496.
Credit card facilities are available.