Tuesday 11 November - St. Mary MacKillop Primary School

SAINT MARY MACKILLOP
A
Primary School
Email: [email protected]
IMPORTANT DATES
Keilor Downs
Tel: 9367 6199
11 November 2014
No 33
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e-NEWS
2014-Term 4
Tuesday 11 &
Wednesday 12
November
Prep Orientation-First
Session
Friday 14 November
Carnevale Day
Wednesday 3 &
Thursday 4 December
Prep Orientation-Second
Session
Tuesday 9 &
Wednesday 10
December
Canteen Closed
Wednesday 10
December
School Christmas
Carols/Festival
-Normal School Day
See ‘Parents Association’
for more details
From the Principal
Trust in God
Dear Community,
It’s a busy week as we hold Prep Orientation on Tuesday and
Wednesday mornings. We have an enrolment of 90 Prep children,
which is a good number. Our enrolments for next year currently
stand at 645 students, which is good news as each enrolment gives
an increase in government funding, thus enabling some more
flexibility.
As we move into Week 6 and towards the end of the school year;
we are more than half way through this term. There is a great deal
happening as we plan for the end of the school year and make
plans for 2015. We have our Christmas Carols Festival to look
forward to and the Year 6 Graduation. I am appreciative of the
parents and staff organising these events. Thank you for all your
work.
Friday 12 December
Year 6 finish @ 1pm
Year 6 Graduation and
Supper @ 7.30 pm
Thursday 18 December
Prep-Year 5 finish @ 1pm
And we offer our sincerest congratulations to Mr. Denis Johnstone
on his marriage to Jessica last Saturday. We wish them an
enjoyable time away for the next two weeks and we wish them
happiness and ask every blessing as they begin their life journey as
a married couple.
Have a happy week everybody.
The wisdom of
St. Mary MacKillop
“We can do nothing
without God.”
11.11.1880
Anthony McCluskey
Principal
ST MARY MACKILLOP PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
NO 33
Parent Association - What’s On This Term
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS RAFFLE
We are appealing to any family that has their own
business/direct selling party plan. If you are able to
donate a product or gift certificate for our annual raffle,
your generosity would be greatly appreciated. If you do
have a donation, please drop it into the office at your
earliest convenience. Our raffle will be drawn on the day
of Carols, Wednesday 10th December.
CHRISTMAS CAROL’S FAMILY NIGHT
SAVE THIS DATE-WEDNESDAY 10th DECEMBER
As Christmas is soon approaching we are preparing for our
annual Carol’s Night. This year we have decided to do
things a little different by having some food stalls and also
offering family and friends the opportunity to have a
craft/gift stall of their own. Please contact Gloria on
0412 851 934 to get more information and secure a spot.
If you can volunteer on the night please send a note via
the office with your name and phone number.
There will be more details to follow in the coming weeks.
5c AND 10c COINS
The coins will be counted this Thursday 13th November.
Keep collecting until then. The class that has the most
money will win a ‘Free Lunch Day’. The winning class will
be notified.
NEXT MEETING: Thursday November 13th at 9.00am
in Rm 16A.
Fees & Levies for 2014– Final Payment is
OVERDUE.
There are a number of Families who have NOT made a
Fee Payment this year.
If you have not come to see Kellie or Joe in the
office to discuss your overdue account, it will now
be referred to a debt collector.
Families can check the details of their account by
logging onto the Parent Portal. NB: Please contact the
school office if you have any queries regarding your
account.
TUESDAY 11 NOVEMBER 2014
Are You Leaving Us?
Now that we are in the final term for the year, it is timely that we
look forward to 2015 to ascertain our student numbers.
If you have a child/ren in Years Prep – 5 who will not be
returning to St Mary MacKillop Primary School for 2015, please
forward a letter/note to Mr Anthony McCluskey, Principal,
advising us at your earliest convenience.
Alternatively, you can email us on:
[email protected]
This will assist us with our classrooms, students and staffing
requirements for the coming year.
Canteen News
More Helpers needed. Please leave your details at the office and
Dianne will call you.
We have some new items on the menu. Hot Chips and Dim Sims
(steamed or fried). Also, check out the website for our weekly
specials. www.flexischools.com.au
This week’s special is a slice of pizza (Margarita or Hawaiian)
and an apple of orange drink for $4.50.
If your child has an allergy and you are ordering from the
canteen, could you please tick on the Allergy Alert button and
then it flags a message to the canteen that your child has an
allergy.
Also, if your child is away and you have ordered a lunch from the
canteen, please call us at the office before 9.00 am to advise
and it can be made on another day. If we are not notified and
your child’s lunch is made, there will be NO refund given.
ST MARY MACKILLOP PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
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TUESDAY 11 NOVEMBER 2014
ST MARY MACKILLOP PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
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TUESDAY 11 NOVEMBER 2014
‘Carnevale Day’-Friday 14th November
Money and Form Must Be Handed In By Today 11th November
Dear Parents/ Carers
Throughout the Term the students have been immersed in the traditional Italian celebration, theme
of and characters associated with ‘Carnevale.’ Throughout the unit the students have developed an
awareness and appreciation of the cultural aspects of this celebration in Italy. They have learnt
about origins, customs, theatrical styles and costumes associated with the festival.
To enrich their experience, we have organized a ‘Carnevale Day’ on Friday the 14th of November
where students will be encouraged to participate and reflect on Italian, Drama and Art related
activities. Students from each year level will view a performance called “Mangia banane” by the
Comica Variety Productions.
We encourage all students to dress up! For example, Italian colours (green, white and red)
Carnevale characters (Arlecchino, Colombina, Pantalone, Dottor Balanzone and Pulcinella) Italian
sporting champions (Del Piero and Francesco Totti), anything associated with Italy and/or wear your
own Carnevale mask.
Finally to celebrate the day we have a ‘Gelati Van’ coming to the school and students will be
encouraged to use the Italian language. Both gelati and soft serve will be available at a cost of $2.50
per child. We would appreciate that parents/guardians discuss whether your child would prefer a
gelati or soft serve. Please note, all gelati flavours may contain traces of nuts.
Below is a form that needs to be filled and sent back to the school by Tuesday 11th November.
Please send the form back in a clearly labeled envelope with your child’s name, class and the
correct money. Please don’t hesitate to contact me, if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you for your anticipated support.
Sarina Commisso
LOTE Teacher.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CARNEVALE DAY
I ______________________________________________, (Parent’s/ Guardians name) give my child,
______________________________________________ (child’s name), permission to have a
Chocolate gelati
lemon gelati
(contains milk and cream)
Strawberry
(contains egg white, sugar)
orange gelati
(contains egg white, sugar)
(contains egg white, sugar)
Multi –coloured gelati
(chocolate, lemon, strawberry, orange)
Soft serve
Life Savers Icy Pole
(contains full cream milk, milk solids, sugar,
cream)
(Option for students with
allergies/anaphylaxis only. Cost $1).
___________________________________________________________(Parents/Guardians signature)
PLEASE NOTE GELATI MAY CONTAIN TRACES OF NUTS