Term 1 Week 2, 2012 - Our Lady of the Rosary Primary
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Term 1 Week 2, 2012 - Our Lady of the Rosary Primary
The R o s a r y L i n k Newsletter Of Our Lady Of The Rosary Catholic School, St Marys Infants Ph No: 96235685 Primary Ph No: 96232500 Principal: Mr Mark Geerligs School Website: http://www.olorstmarys.catholic.edu.au Our Lady of the Rosary Parish Church, Fr Bob Bossini, Ph No. 96231962 Emmaus Catholic College, Principal: Mr Paul Ryan, Ph No. 96704588 ______________________________________________ Term 1, Week 2 8th February, 2012 Dear Parents, Welcome everyone to the start of 2012. It is great to see the new families here at the school. Even though it has been a damp start to the year, it has been a wonderful beginning for everyone especially our new kinders. During the holidays my wife and I went to New Zealand. Having never been to New Zealand, we were certainly impressed by the people. They were warm, helpful and very friendly. It is amazing how much more you enjoy a place when people are so kind and friendly. We came to a place called “Port Chalmers” on the South Island – the industrial port for Dunedin. Walking around the shops in Port Chalmers, I saw something in the window that caught my eye; it was a post card for sale. This post card was a print of a painting of Mary MacKillop who visited Port Chalmers in 1898. I went in and asked for more information, well didn’t that start something! The lady in charge of the promotion of Mary MacKillop in Port Chalmers – Mrs Caroline Meikle, not only answered my questions but also closed the shop and took me for a drive to see the St Joseph primary school and church. I met the principal, walked around the school and through the Church. She also gave me a large print of the painting she commissioned for Port Chalmers. The original school was called St Marys School and opened in 1882. In 1898 Mary MacKillop and her sisters renamed the school as St Joseph’s. The current school numbers are increasing nicely with the total school enrolment of 55. This was a moment of grace for me. There are moments of grace happening everywhere in our lives, we just need to keep our eyes open and look. Bishop Anthony has started a new initiative for the Diocese: - “Faith in our Future”. It is the planning together for the Diocese’s future. How can we serve families better as a church, build a true sense of belonging and equip people for Catholic life in the 21st Century? How might we better support our schools and parishes and better meet the needs of our people, especially our children and future generations? Bishop Anthony Fisher OP invites you to share your vision, suggestions and ideas as we plan for the years ahead in the Diocese of Parramatta. For information about the consultation event taking place near you, or to have your say online, visit www.faithinourfuture.org.au. Recently a case of tinea was reported to the school. I thought it was timely to put out some information that will help parents with children who may have this relatively common infection. The treatment includes antifungal medication and good hygiene. Tinea is a fungal infection that can infect the skin. Commonly affected areas include the feet (athlete's foot), scalp and other areas that get sweaty. Tinea is contagious and can be spread by skin-to-skin contact or indirectly. It is also known as ringworm, although no worm is involved. How to avoid infection Overheating and perspiration contribute to tinea infections. Suggestions to avoid tinea infection include: After washing, dry the skin thoroughly, particularly between the toes and within skin folds. Expose the skin to the air as much as possible. Wear cotton socks instead of synthetics. Use antiperspirants to control excessive perspiration (sweating). Wear thongs to swimming pools, locker rooms, gyms and other communal areas. Here are 2 good websites for you to look at: http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetailsKids.aspx?p=335&np=285&id=1726 http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Tinea?open Next Wednesday 15th February, at 9:00am there will be the Parents and Friends (P&F), Annual General Meeting (AGM). This will be held in the resource room near the Year 6 learning space. Uniform proposed changes – There will be 2 meetings to further discuss the proposed uniform changes – Monday 20th February at 9:00am in the school library and Tuesday evening 21st February from 7:00pm in the school library. These 2 meetings will be a discussion time only. Later this term a survey will be distributed for all parents to choose and comment. Please come along to share your views. This Friday we will be celebrating our Beginning School Liturgy. You are most welcome to attend. The Year 6 children in leadership roles will receive their badges. Last Friday I sent home details about our parking and Kiss and Drop procedures. Thank you for your co-operation. I do ask that the block of units opposite the school is not used by school parents as a round-a-bout. We should not drive into this property unless we are a guest of one of the residents. Please find attached a copy of the term’s parent planner calendar Mark Geerligs, Principal STAFF FOR 2012 2012 LEADERSHIP TEAM Principal………………………………………………….……………...Mr Mark Geerligs Assistant Principal………………………………..…………...Mrs Judith Sibbald Religious Education Coordinator……………………….Mrs Colleen Fuller Early Stage 1 & Stage 1 Coordinator…………..Miss Kathryn Hooker Stage 2 Coordinator…………………………………………… Mr Brad Ahern Stage 3 Coordinator……………..…………………………….Mrs Judith Sibbald Learning Support Team Coordinator……………...Mrs Kim Patchell & Shonagh Van Schoten 2012 CLASSROOM TEACHERS KO KL 1O 1L 2O 2L 3O 3L Miss Kathryn Hooker(Mon/Tue/Thur/Fri) Mrs Helen Minol (Wed) Mrs Renee Banovic Mrs Melissa Camilleri Miss Emma-Kate Hamilton Ms Ashleigh May Mrs Laura Stapleton(Wed/Thur/Fri) Mrs Teresa Wakeling(Mon/Tu) Mrs Amanda Casis Mrs Celia Carroll 4O 4L 5O 5L 5R 6O 6L Mr Howard Vanjour Mr Brad Ahern/Mrs Sibbald (Tue) Miss Natalie Franciscus Mrs Frances Sidoruk Mrs Natalie Goodwin Mrs Wanda Wolfe Mrs Louise Boyce LEARNING SUPPORT TEAM LIBRARY AND LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES Mrs Kim Patchell, Mrs Shonagh Van Schoten, Mrs Carmel Spicer, Mrs Sharryn Roebuck, Miss Angela Jeremy, Mrs Trish Sattler, Mrs Sognia Piccirilli, Mrs Val O’Brien, Mrs Sue Dimech and Mrs Maria Moutzouras. Teacher/Librarian...Mrs Judith Sibbald Learning Technologies Support Teacher:...Mr Brad Ahern Technical Support… Mr Mitchell Multari (Mon,Tue,Wed) SCHOOL COUNSELLOR……...Mrs Anne Monteiro ANCILLARY STAFF SUPPORT STAFF School/Finance Secretary Mrs Ann Rando School Secretary………………..Mrs Carmen Grech School Secretary………………….Mrs Doris Rizzo (Mon & Tue) School Administration………...Mrs Lori McMillan (Office/Library) (Tue,Wed,Thur,Fri) School Administration………...Mrs Debbie Smith (Mon, Tue, Wed) Cleaners...Mrs Toni Militano, Mrs Immaculata Gaudiosi and Mr David Payne Grounds & Maintenance..Mr David Rooney PARISH TEAM (9623 1962) Parish Priest: Father Brendan Murphy, Parish Team: Fr Guy Riolo, Fr Jerry Breen Secretary: Annabelle Rego DATES TO REMEMBER Friday, 10th February, 2012 • Whole school Beginning School Liturgy in the OLR Church at 11.45am. All welcome! • Twilight Swimming Carnival at Ripples Swim Centre, St Marys PARENT’S ASSOCIATION MEETING Next week, Wednesday, 15th February at 9.00am there will be a Parents’ Association Meeting at the school. Everyone is most welcome to attend. If there is an item you wish to put onto the agenda, please send it in writing to the school. The closing date will be this Friday at the beginning of the school day. CONGRATULATIONS Tuesday, 14th February, 2012 • Year 6 go to Reconciliation in the OLR Church • Confirmation Information/Enrolment Night for Years 5 & 6 students in the OLR Church at 7.30pm Wednesday, 15th February, 2012 Parents’ Association Meeting at 9.00am in the Resource room near Yr 6 classrooms. All welcome! Thursday, 16th February, 2012 • Year 5 go to Reconciliation in the OLR Church • Confirmation Information/Enrolment Night for Years 5 & 6 students in the OLR Church at 7.30pm Friday, 17th February, 2012 Year 4 go to Mass in the OLR Church Monday, 20th February, 2012 Proposed change of school uniform meeting at 9.00am in the School Library. Tuesday, 21st February, 2012 • Clothing Pool open between 9.00am— 9.30am • Zone Swimming Carnival • Proposed change of school uniform meeting at 7.00pm in the School Library. Wednesday, 22nd February, 2012 Congratulations to EJ Brown-Vaelua 6O who won the “Citizenship Award” for 2011. He was presented with this award at the end of last year. Congratulations also to Chloe-Anne Cortes Of 6O who came 2nd placing overall in an International Gymnastics Competition. Qualifying for her first ever international gymnastics competition, after a tough year of local, State and National competitions in 2011, ChloeAnne did herself, her family and the Penrith City YMCA gymnastics club proud by placing 2nd overall in the 36th Annual Aloha Gymfest in Hawaii for Level 4 (10 yrs+). The Aloha Gymfest 2012 had over 350 individual competitors and teams from 6 different countries, America, Australia, Japan and Russia to name a few. The training for such a competition meant that Chloe-Anne had to learn new routines (for the Balance Beam, Uneven Bars, Floor and Vault apparatus). PRAYERS Please keep the Reddy family in your thoughts and prayers. Jay Reddy’s (1L) Aunty passed away last Wednesday. REC CORNER ST JOHN BOSCO Last week (31st January) we celebrated the feast of St John Bosco the founder of the Salesian order. During this time we remember in prayer and thanksgiving the many Salesian priests, brothers and sisters we are blessed to have working beside us in this parish. We remember in a particular way our Parish Priest Fr Brendan Murphy, Assistant Priests Fr Guy Riolo and Fr Jerry Brean and Salesian Rector Fr Shane Reade. With their continued guidance and good example may we live our lives like St John Bosco, in serving the Lord in the good choices we make each day and the love and care we show to others. BEGINNING SCHOOL LITURGY When: Friday 10th February. Time: 11.45a.m. Venue: OLR Church You are invited to the Beginning School Liturgy next Friday. We look forward to sharing this important liturgical celebration with you. As you know it is at this time that we welcome all new members of staff and new students to our school, especially our new Kindergarten students. At this liturgy we also call forth our new Student Leaders to receive their badges as a reflection of their being called forth to lead by example within this community. We look forward to celebrating the beginning of another school year as we give thanks and listen to the Word of God as we reflect on the many challenges and joys the year offers each of us. WEEK END MASS TIMES: Saturday evening: 6.00pm Sunday: 7.30am, 9.00am, 10.30am and 5.30pm. WEEKEND READING: Gospel Mk 1:40-45 Jesus cures a leper. CONFIRMATION INFORMATION EVENINGS Two Parent Information evenings are being offered by the parish in February. If your child is in Year 5, 6 or 7 please be aware that you will need to attend one of these meetings. Last year parents returned forms as an expression of interest in the Confirmation Program. This was not an application form. Now is the time to complete an application for enrolment and hear from the Parish Priest, Fr Brendan Murphy present information and clarify expectations about receiving the sacrament of Confirmation. When: Tuesday 14th February or Thursday 16th February. Where: In the Parish Church. Colleen Fuller, REC STUDENT BANKING The School Banking Program includes an exciting Rewards Program designed to encourage children to get into the habit of making regular savings. Every time your child makes a deposit at school they receive a silver coloured Dollarmites token. The first token will be received upon the first deposit at school. Once your child has individually saved 10 tokens they can redeem them for an exclusive Dollarmites reward item. Students will have lots of fun saving their tokens for these cool rewards items. School Banking is also a great fundraiser for our school. The school receives $5 when children make their first deposit at school and a commission on every deposit made through the School Banking Program. Taking part in School Banking is easy. • If your child has an existing Commonwealth Bank Youthsaver account they can start banking straight away. They just need to bring their deposit in every Thursday for processing on Friday using their Dollarmites deposit wallet. If you child has misplaced their Dollarmites deposit book or deposit wallet, they can request a new one from either the local branch or contact Mrs Grech. • If you child does not have a Youthsaver account, you can open one at any Commonwealth Bank Branch, no forms to fill in! Alternatively, if you are an existing Commonwealth Bank customer with access to Net bank you can apply online. Another option is to download a paper-based application form from commbank.com.au/schoolbanking. Please note this option may take up to 2 weeks before a Dollarmites wallet and deposit book is sent to your home address to start banking at school. ST MARYS CONVENT SOCCER CLUB Rego Dates: Saturday, 11th February and Sunday 12th February Rego Times: 10.00am to 2.00pm Location: Myrtle Street Fields, Claremont Meadows More information: Glen - 0401086606 Steve - 0404092087: ST CLAIR PHYSIE AND DANCE Ballet—Jazz—Contemporary— Pilates—Lyrical—Stretch & Strengthening Exercises. All in one exciting age appropriate syllabus. Classes start from $6.00 per lesson. Claremont Meadows Neighbourhood Centre Sunflower Drive, Claremont Meadows For more information contact Lesley: 0409 985 578 ST NICHOLAS NETBALL CLUB REGISTRATION NIGHT DATE: Wednesday 15th February 2012 TIME: 7-8pm WHERE: Jamison Park Netball Complex New players need two passport photos and Birth Certificate FEES: Seniors $155 Juniors (9-16 years) $130 Netta $120 (5-8 years) Enquiries phone: 47304534 UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN SYDNEY PENRITH OBSERVATORY Great Western Hwy, Werrington North (Building AO) Family Astronomy Night Saturday, 11th February 8pm—10pm Astronomical Uniqueness Are we alone?? Cost: $15 adult, $10 child/concession, $40 family Bookings Essential: Phone 47360135 or email [email protected] Web: http://www.uws.edu.au/observatory PENRITH PANTHERS BMX CLUB is holding a Free Come and Try Day Sunday, 26th February, 2012 9.00am—11.00am Panthers St Mary’s BMX track, Creek Road, St Marys (Behind Blair Oval, Near Ripples Swimming Pool) Phone 0434267785 or 0407497606 for further details. Participants receive a show bag. Preregistration required. http://panthers.bmxnsw.com.au Parent Planner Calendar 2012 – Term 1 Our Lady of the Rosary – St Marys Date Wk Monday Jan 23-27 0 Holiday Holiday Holiday Holiday SDD Jan 30/ 31 Feb 1-3 Feb 6-10 1 Day one Y1-6 Year 1 – 6 only ½ Day Kinder ½ Day Kinder ½ Day Kinder 2 Kinder all day Feb 13-17 3 Yr6 Reconciliation CONFIRMATION INFO NIGHT P&F meeting 9 am Feb 20-24 4 Zone Swimming carnival Ash Wednesday Yr5 attending Mass Feb 27-29 March 1/2 5 DB – Y2 CONFIRMATION ENROLMENTS DUE DB – Y6 Diocesan Swimming Carnival Yr3 attending Mass March 5-9 6 World education games 6th-8th Yr 4 Reconciliation March 12-16 7 Young Leaders Day Y1 Excursion March 19-23 8 Feast of St Joseph March 26-30 9 Annunciation of the Lord April 2-6 10 SDD—PUPIL FREE DAY Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Wk/ end Opening School Liturgy Swimming Carnival DB – Y1 WORLD MATHS DAY Yr5 Reconciliation CONFIRMATION INFO NIGHT Yr 6 Reconciliation DB – Y5 Yr2 attending Mass Y2 Excursion DB – Y4 Yr1 attending Mass DB – KINDER P&F meeting 9 am Yr5 Reconciliation Yr4 attending Mass School disco DB – Y3 Yr6/ Kinder attending Mass. Kinder Reports go home Stage 3 Canberra Excursion Yr4 Reconciliation Stage 3 Canberra Excursion Gold Awards Holy Thursday Last day Term 1 Holiday Good Friday Confirmation classes begin