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1 "Friends forever, learning together" No Immaculate Heart of Mary School Newsletter Thursday 16th November Our Mission Statement St Mary s School is a Catholic School for the children of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish. St Mary s is a place where relationships are prized in the Spirit of the Josephite tradition. Under the inspiration of Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop, we are committed to the belief where everyone is treated with fairness and has the opportunity for a quality education in a faith filled environment.

Hello everyone, May I firstly send a belated congratulations to everyone who was involved in the organisation and the running of the Fete this year. A massive thankyou to everyone involved.

2 Hello everyone, May I firstly send a belated congratulations to everyone who was involved in the organisation and the running of the Fete this year. A massive thankyou to everyone involved. A mammoth effort was put in before, during and after the event, by staff and parents all around and a wonderful total raised. The school will be using this money along with other funds that have been raised by the Parents and Friends Association throughout the year to purchase technology and computers suitable for the teaching of ICT and digital technologies. Over the past few weeks staff have volunteered their time to take part in a consultative committee to assist the leadership team in the task of class structures and specialist subjects for In alignment with the Victorian Curriculum from 2018 Prep will be known as Foundation. It is the foundation year of school. All other classes are referred to as Year levels due to the number of years a child has attended school class structures and teachers Foundation/Year 1 Mrs Michelle Hale / Mrs Carrie Schembri Miss Chloe Haesler Year 1/2 Mrs Irene Bramstedt / Mrs Betsy Brown Mrs Helen Procak Year 3/4 Mrs John Aliotta Mrs Jasmin Prestidge Year 5/6 Mrs Cathy Colaciello / Mrs Catherine Griffiths Mrs Nicole Skinner / Mrs Emma Anderson Foundation, Years 1 and 2 will all be located in the Open area; Years 3/4 will be where they are currently and Years 5/6 will be located in the rooms currently occupied by Italian and Science. Specialist subjects for 2018 Science Italian First Semester ICT Second Semester ARTS Mrs Lidia Vincent Mrs Carolina Manuele Mrs Catherine Griffiths Mrs Cathy Colaciello Teachers have worked collaboratively to place students in classes for 2018 based on maximising the learning outcomes for each individual child. If you have any specific concerns or requests please contact me, by , no later than Friday 28 th November, as class lists will be finalised on this date. Water Safety & Swimming Program Our Water Safety & Swimming Program will commence on Monday 4th December for all students in Foundation to Year 4. Please ensure that permission forms are returned by Monday 20th November, and that the swimming fee of $70.00 is paid to the officer by Friday 1st December. Please note that this program is compulsory, if for some reason your child is not participating you must speak to your child s classroom teacher and let the office know. Thank you. Thank you to Mrs Helen Procak and the student leadership team for representing our school on Remembrance Day at the Newborough RSL. Warmest Regards, Kerry Wadey Page 2

St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria are seeking donations for their Christmas Appeal to help those who are experiencing disadvantage

PlantArk There is a box for used Printer Cartridges, to be collected and recycled by PlantArk near the double glass doors opposite the grade 3/4 rooms.

It is a time of prayer and preparation towards the coming of Christ. Below are some key dates to remember as we come into this very Holy season. Advent Liturgy 1 2.

00pm on Wednesday 13 th December The Nativity Liturgy (lead by Gr P/1) - 9.00am in the church, Monday 18 th December CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES: Christmas Eve 5.

00am St Kieran s Moe Fete Thankyou to the school community for a wonder 2017 fete! The weather was fantas c, with lots of families coming along to share the fun!

3 St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria are seeking donations for their Christmas Appeal to help those who are experiencing disadvantage and poverty in our local communities. Envelopes for cash donations are available at the office. PlantArk There is a box for used Printer Cartridges, to be collected and recycled by PlantArk near the double glass doors opposite the grade 3/4 rooms. (Between the staff toilets and photocopy room). We are coming up to a very special time of the year Advent. Advent begins on the 3 rd December. It is a time of prayer and preparation towards the coming of Christ. Below are some key dates to remember as we come into this very Holy season. Advent Liturgy pm in the church, Friday 1 st December Advent Liturgy pm in the church, Friday 8 th December. End of Year Mass 2.00pm on Wednesday 13 th December The Nativity Liturgy (lead by Gr P/1) am in the church, Monday 18 th December CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES: Christmas Eve 5.00pm St Brigid s Yallourn North 6.30pm St Kieran s Moe (Carols at 6.00pm) 7.00pm St Mary s Newborough Christmas Day am St Mary s Newborough 10.00am St Kieran s Moe Fete Thankyou to the school community for a wonder 2017 fete! The weather was fantas c, with lots of families coming along to share the fun! The children all seemed to have a wonderful day and it wouldn t be possible without your support. It takes many hours to organise such a big event and we should be proud of our wonderful school community. Thank you to all those who supported us on the day and the lead up with dona ons and sponsorship. Together we raised approximately $14, 400 which will benefit our children greatly. Page 3

4 School Concert This year s School Concert will be held on Thursday 30th November at 5.00pm and 7.00pm. Concert tickets will be sold online and details regarding ticket purchases has already been sent home. Tickets will go on sale Monday 20th November at 9.00m from On the day of the concert school will finish at 1.00pm. Children will go home for a rest and an early tea before changing into their costumes and being dropped off a Lowanna College Auditorium at 4.30pm sharp. Children will need to bring with them a healthy snack to eat between performances (no sugary snacks please), a bottle of water and a change of clothing, for after the final performance. Costumes will be collected by teachers after the 7pm performance. No child is to wear their costume home. If you have any questions please see your child s classroom teacher. Concert DVD Our concert DVD is professionally filmed and produced. Pre purchase envelopes went home last week. The cost is $25.00 each and envelopes need to be returned to school before concert night with correct money. Late DVD orders will cost $35.00 as one off copies take longer for the company to produce, so please ensure that envelopes are returned by concert morning at the latest. Ushers needed for the 5 & 7pm sessions, if you are available to help show people to their sets or hand out programs, please see Sandi at the office. Disco Wednesday 6th December Year Prep to 2 will be held at 4.00 to 5.30pm Year 3 to 6 will be held at 5.45 to 7.30pm If you are able to help please contact Emma Anderson on There will be a quick planning/organising of jobs meeting tomorrow (17th November) at 3.30pm in the family room. Remember many hands make light work! SCHOOL BANKING Last day for school banking is MONDAY 4 th DECEMBER. If you are interested in joining in 2018, please see Sue Weir. Awards - Term 4, week 2 & 3 Growth Award: Alexander (prep/1ah), Ben (prep/1h), Kye (gr 2), Chajen (gr 3/4P), Ava & Sofia (gr 3/4S), Richie (gr 5/6C) and Isabel (gr 5/6G). Holy Spirit Award: Jack (prep/1h), Shaylee, Eva & Irene (gr 3/4A), Sophia (gr 5/6C) and Max 9gr 5/6G) No awards week one due to Book Week Activities. Canteen News The canteen will be closed on Friday 1st December (day after the school concert). The last day for canteen this year will be Friday 8th December. School fees for next year have been set as follow: School Fees $ per family Capital Levy $ per family Compulsory Tuition $85.00 per student School fees Excursion Levy $60.00 (prep to 2), $65 (year 3 & 4), $85.00 (year 5 & 6) Swimming Levy $75.00 (year prep to 4) BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS!!! Where could they be are they in your locker, under your bed, somewhere in your house or car? Please return all library books to the Library by 20th November, as we will be undertaking a stock take of our resources. Camp $ (year 3 &4), $ (year 5 & 6) Families will be billed all fees and levies at the beginning of the year. A statement will go home in week 2, 2018 showing the full years fees. All families will be encouraged to pay fees by Direct Debit (weekly, monthly or fortnightly) or by Centrepay for Centrelink customers. A direct debit form will go home with your first statement next year or one can be picked up from the office now. Families with a valid means-tested Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card may be eligible for School Fee Concessions and are encouraged to see the office for more details. Page 4

5 Diary Dates NOV Mon 20th Grade 3/4 Healthy Living Excursion to Morwell Tues 21st Thurs 23rd Tues 28th Wed 29th Thurs 30th Fri 1st Mon 4th 8th Mon 4th Tues 5th Wed 6th Fri 8th Mon 11th 15th Tues 12th Wed 13th Mon 18th Wed 20th Prep Orientation Session 11.30am Prep to 2 Excursion to Jump & Climb & Newman Park Trarlagon Concert Rehearsal at Lowanna College Concert Dress Rehearsal School Concert. School finishes at 1.00pm. Children to be at Lowanna college by 4.30pm Advent Liturgy 2.30pm No Canteen Swimming Program, years Prep to 4 (Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri) Grade 5/6 Excursion Morwell Leisure Centre & Village Cinema Morwell Prep Orientation Session 11.30am Grade Prep/1/2 Excursion (information to go home soon) School Disco (prep to 2; 4 to 5.30pm) (year 3 to 6; 5.45 to 7.30pm) Advent Liturgy 2.30pm Swimming Program, years Prep to 4 (Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri) State wide Transition Day 11.30am Prep Orientation 11.30am End of Year School Mass 2.00pm Grade 6 Graduation Dinner Nativity Liturgy (lead by Prep/1) 9.00am Last Day for 2017, 1.00pm finish Uniform Shop Remember - Hats must be worn in Term 4 and full Summer uniform starts next Monday. Opening hours Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 3.00pm to 3.30pm Altar Serving Roster: Sun 19th Nov Sun 26th Nov Emily & Mia Max & Liam Community Events/Notices (see boards outside) Moe Life Skills - Present Eurotrash 2017, Moe Town Hall Friday 24th November 7.30pm, ph Moe Neighbourhood House Market Day - November 18th 9am to 2pm. Craft, Bric-a-bra, Tupperware, Kaszaaa, Jewellery, Harald the Alpaca and Blockes stuff. J-11 James st Moe, Ph Berry Street - Saverplus program. See noticeboard for details. Kids Helpline PARISHES IN PARTNERSHIP St Mary s Church, Newborough and St. Kieran s Church, Moe Contact: Weekend Mass Times: St Brigid s Yallourn North Saturday 5.00pm St Mary s Newborough Sunday 9.00 am St Kieran s Moe Saturday 6.30pm, Sunday 10.30am IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY SCHOOL "Friends forever, PO Box 281 Newborough 50 Monash Road Newborough learning together" Phone: Fax: principal@stmnewbor.catholic.edu.au Web:

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Athletics Carnival Disco Basketball Tournament

Athletics Carnival Disco Basketball Tournament IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER McCann Crescent, Lenah Valley Phone 6228 3335 email: ihms@catholic.tas.edu.au web: www.ihms.tas.edu.au PO Box 429 Lenah Valley 7008 No 16 21 st October