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St Catherine of Siena T: 9743 2166 E: principal@scmeltonwest.catholic.edu.

Its easy to think you've fallen through the cracks, or worse, been completely forgotten by God. From your vantage point there s only silence. But God has not forgotten you or His promise.

Even when you are falling, hope in the Lord, stand on His promise, no matter what the circumstance, and you will find new strength - His strength - to carry on.

1 St Catherine of Siena T: E: NEWSLETTER W: Term 4, Week 9 December 8th 2017 Advent Week 2 There are times in the waiting where you start to think you ve dropped off God s radar. Its easy to think you've fallen through the cracks, or worse, been completely forgotten by God. From your vantage point there s only silence. But God has not forgotten you or His promise. If you feel like you can t make it one more step, or if you ve already stumbled and hit the deck, He is holding out His hand. Even when you are falling, hope in the Lord, stand on His promise, no matter what the circumstance, and you will find new strength - His strength - to carry on. Father, bring me through the fire and rising tide. You have given the Holy Christ in exchange for my life. Will You not also, with Him, freely give me all things? I am clinging to You and waiting in expectation, Don t let me sink. Hold on to me. Amen. From An Advent Journey of Hope by Louie Giglio Dear Families, As we come to the end of the year it is at this time that we say goodbye to some staff members. Mrs Lien Barnabas is moving on at the end of this year to pursue her career closer to home. Lien has been at St Catherine of Siena since April 2016 and in that time has worked hard to ensure that the Prep children in her care have had a settled and great start to their schooling. Lien s calm, yet firm manner with the children ensured that they soon became very comfortable in her presence and were always aware of her expectations of them. She has a way of working with each student so that she can get to know the strengths and challenges in order to best assist them in becoming independent learners. Lien has always made the most of every opportunity to get to know the parents and has made herself available to discuss their child's learning. Although we will miss her we wish her all the very best as she takes up her new position. Next Wednesday at 9:15am we have our End of Year Mass, this will be followed by morning tea in the hall. You are all invited to join with us for our final whole school liturgy to celebrate the 2017 school year, we would love to see you there. Next Friday we have our annual whole school picnic at Maddingley Park. This is always a great way to end the year so if you are free we would love to have you join us for the day. If you have not already sent back forms indicating whether your child is being taken by you or going with us on the bus please do so, so that we can finalise arrangements. If you will be taking your child home from Maddingley Park please remember to see your child s teacher first so that they can be signed out. Have a great weekend everyone. Carmel Marantelli PRINCIPAL Upcoming Events 11th December 12th December 13th December 14th December 15th December - Christmas Concert - Yr Orientation day at CRC - End of Year Mass at 9:15am - Advent Liturgy at 2:30pm - School Picnic at Maddingley Park - Reports home today 18th December - Year 6 Big Day Out 19th December - Year Transition

If anyone is unable to attend the evening session you are more than welcome to come at this time to view the concert. We look forward to seeing you all there.

2 This year s school concert will be held on Monday, 11th December at 6:30pm in the school hall. The theme of this year s concert is PEACE and children are asked to come dressed in Christmas clothes and Christmas colours. Full rehearsal on Monday, 11th December at 11:30am. If anyone is unable to attend the evening session you are more than welcome to come at this time to view the concert. We look forward to seeing you all there. Date: Friday, 15th December 2017 Whole School Picnic Venue: Maddingley Park, Maddingley, VIC 3340 Time: 8:50am - 3:15pm for students going on the bus. For students coming with their parents, the picnic will begin at approximately 9:30am and conclude at approximately 2:00pm. Snack and Lunch Arrangements: Children need to bring food for the day as per usual; a healthy snack and lunch as well as a drink bottle of water. Clothing: Students will need to wear their full sports uniform and bring their school hat and sunscreen. Parents and family members are welcome to attend the picnic and will need to provide their own food and it is advised that you bring along a picnic rug, chairs, table etc. ***All students must return a signed permission and medical form before the picnic***

3 A few weeks ago, I introduced The Zones of Regulation in this section of the newsletter and stated that for the remainder of the year, the teachers and children will be developing a Zones Toolkit. The Zones Toolkit is where each person thinks of the ways they feel; and how they can use tools to self-regulate their emotions. The image above is familiar to students, as they have been discussing and associating the colours with the emotions. They also have thought about tools they can use to get back into the GREEN ZONE. Here are some of the tools that some students have chosen to put in their Zones Toolkit When I am in the red zone I can ask for help to get back in the Green Zone When I am in the yellow Zone I can do a hook up (hug myself) to get back in the Green Zone When I am frustrated and in the yellow zone I can take some deep breaths and walk away When I m feeling silly (yellow zone) I can do a brain break to get focused (green zone) When I m feeling bored, (the blue zone) I can do a brain break or change my mindset to get back into Green When I am in the green Zone I feel good about myself and learn Students are becoming familiar with the zones and with a consistent approach across the school, we aim to assist children in self regulating by suggesting the tools in their toolkit. You might like to discuss or use the Zones of Regulation at home to address how children (and parents) are feeling. If you would like any additional information or resources please contact me and I d be happy to share. Have a happy week. Kristie Browning Wellbeing and Special Needs Leader

Parish Of Melton Office 10 Unitt Street, Melton Tel: 9743 6515, Fax: 9747 8603 Email: stdoms@bigpond.net.au Office Open: Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm Mass Times - St Catherine of Siena Wednesday: 9.

15am Uniform Shop News Please note the final days the uniform shop will be open for 2017 will be Monday, 11th December from 8:30am - 9:00am and Wednesday, 13th December from 8:30am - 9:00am.

4 Parish Of Melton Office 10 Unitt Street, Melton Tel: , Fax: Office Open: Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm Mass Times - St Catherine of Siena Wednesday: 9.15am Tuesday Evening: 7.00pm Saturday Evenings: 6.00pm Sunday Mornings: 9.00am & 11.00am Sunday Evenings: 5pm Reconciliation Saturday : 5.30pm- 5.45pm Mass Times - St Dominic s Thurs - Friday : 9.15am Uniform Shop News Please note the final days the uniform shop will be open for 2017 will be Monday, 11th December from 8:30am - 9:00am and Wednesday, 13th December from 8:30am - 9:00am. The uniform shop will be closed in week 11 for stocktake. The uniform shop will re-open in 2018 on Tuesday, 30th January from 11:30am to 1:30pm and then again on Wednesday, 31st January from 8:30am - 9:00am. Canteen News The last day of canteen lunch orders and over the counter sales will be Tuesday, 19th December. It has been a pleasure getting to know all the students and staff over the last couple of years. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas. Karen, Marg and Sue CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to the following children who all received a class award this week. These awards will be presented at our Monday morning assembly. Keep up the terrific effort!! Prep B - Aurora Archer Prep C - Will James Prep D - Adam Dreaver 1E - Ella Evans 1F - Logan Cassar 1H - Dayne Crabtree 2I - Tyrese James Young 2J - Romy Hossni 2K - Kristan Saroe 3L - Ava Sliwa 3M - Jacqueline Puccio 3O - Elle Kalusevicius 4R - Deandra Fernando 4T - Haar Are 4V - Jake Squire 5Q - Lara Babawi 5S - Amelia Vannuccini 5U - Giselle Debono 6N - Makuei Adour 6P - Ashok Yel LoTE - Nowe Alumbulwa, Marydina Kakinda, Jake Squire, Gracie O Neil, Adhel Telar & Class 1H

5 PARISH OF MELTON Come Home for Christmas CHRISTMAS MASS TIMETABLE 2017 St Catherine of Siena Church Bulmans Road Melton West Sunday, 24th December, Christmas Eve ***5:00pm, 8:00pm & 11:00pm*** Monday, 25th December Christmas Day 9:00am & 11:00am No Mass - Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning Communal Sacrament of Penance Tuesday, 12th December at 7:30pm Individual Sacrament of Penance Saturday, 2nd December 5:15pm - 5:45pm Sunday, 3rd December 4:15pm - 4:45pm Saturday, 9th December 5:15pm - 5:45pm Sunday, 10th December 4:15pm - 4:45pm Saturday, 16th December 5:15pm - 5:45pm Sunday, 17th December 4:15pm - 4:45pm **PLEASE NOTE: There is no sacrament of Penance on Christmas Eve

End of Term 4 Thursday, 21st December - Students dismissed at 1:30pm Students in years 1-6 return to school on Wednesday, 31st January 2018 Term 4 2017

Mass @ 9:15am 14 *Week 3 Advent Liturgy @ 2:30pm 15 *Whole School Picnic @ Maddingley Park 16 17 18 Week 11 *Monday morning awards *Yr 6 Big Day Out 19

Term 1 2018 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 1 January 2018 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 *Uniform Shop

6 End of Term 4 Thursday, 21st December - Students dismissed at 1:30pm Students in years 1-6 return to school on Wednesday, 31st January 2018 Term Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 11 Week 10 *Monday awards *Christmas 6:30pm 12 *Yr 7, 2018 Orientation CRC 13 *St Catherine s End of Year 9:15am 14 *Week 3 Advent 2:30pm 15 *Whole School Maddingley Park Week 11 *Monday morning awards *Yr 6 Big Day Out 19 *2018 Yr 1-6 Orientation *Christmas 2pm 20 *Yr 6 7pm 21 *Students Last Day - 1:30pm Term Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 1 January *Uniform Shop Open 11:30am - 1:30[pm 31 Jan Week 1 Year 1-6 start 1 Feb 2018 Preps start - 9:00am -1:30pm 2 school Week *Preps School

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