STELLA MARIS PARISH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

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1 STELLA MARIS PARISH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Coming Events: Monday, 7 November P&F Meeting 7pm Monday, 14 November Instrumental Night Wednesday, 16 November Induction Morning Monday, 21 November School Board November Swimming Week Monday, 28 November Volunteers Morning Tea 10:30am Wednesday, 30 November Induction Morning RAN training 9:15am Thursday, 1 December Sport Assembly 2:15pm Tuesday, 6 December End of Year Mass Thursday, 8 December Assembly 2:15pm Wednesday, 14 December Year 5 Graduation Thursday, 15 December Picnic In The Park Last Day of Term 4 3pm finish. Term 4 Week 3 3 November 2016 From the Principal Dear Parents, Friends and Caregivers, SPORTS DAY Thankfully we were able to conduct another successful Sports Day at the commencement of this term. Congratulations to all students for the way they conducted themselves during the day, entering into it with team spirit and sportsmanship. Well done to White for taking out the day, congratulations also to the Red Team for winning the Spirit Shield. I would like to thank all the staff for their efforts in making the day a success, especially Mr Kym Hill for his co-ordination of the event. The weather threatened for a while, but it turned out to be a nice day with plenty of sun to warm those who were able to make it along and cheer the children as they took part in the day. ROADWORKS The current roadwork along Ramsay Avenue is to replace the mains water pipe. This is a time consuming process and interruption to our daily drop off and pick up routine could be for a while yet. Please adhere to the signage and ensure your speed is at the appropriate level. PICNIC IN THE PARK Our last day of term is traditionally a Picnic In The Park Day. This year we will be bussing the children to Belair National Park for a play and BBQ lunch. The day is open to all school community members, so if you are free please come along and join us. More information will follow closer to the event. Please be aware that children are bussed backed to school for our final assembly before ending the school year at 3:00pm. Yours sincerely, 1 Syme Ave, Seacombe Gardens SA 5047 Phone: Fax: contact@smps.catholic.edu.au facebook.com/stellamarisparishschool Sean Hill PRINCIPAL

2 Page 2 Term 4 Week 3 3 November 2016 RE News Journey to Emmaus On Friday, November 18 th, our year 5 students will be attending the final day of the Journey to Emmaus program. Marymount College is hosting the day facilitated by our youth ministers. They will also spend part of the day at the park and beach at Wattle Ave. Brighton and the children will be treated to a sausage sizzle for lunch. Children in year 5 will receive more details about this day in the near future. All Saints and all Souls Day All Saints day, on November 1 st, celebrates all the saints who devoted their lives to following Christ in a variety of ways. All Souls day on the following day celebrates all our relatives and friends who have died. We pray for all these people who we remember with love. Our year 4 and 5 students attended the Parish Mass on Tuesday to celebrate these special days with the parishioners. Diocesan Spring Gathering Last Saturday, Sean and myself attended a full day with other leaders, priests, nuns and parish representatives from all over the Archdiocese of Adelaide. The day was centred on how we, as parishes can move forward into the future. The day consisted of input from the facilitators as well as a lot of discussion in our parish groups. We look forward to some of our discussions coming to fruition in the near future. Regards and blessings Cathy Tilley Assistant Principal Stella Maris Parish School End of Year Mass Tuesday, December 6, :00pm Holy Spirit Church, followed by our Community BBQ From the Staff Volunteers Thank You Morning Tea Monday, November 28 10:30am Community Room On Monday, November 28, Stella Maris will provide a Thank You morning tea for our many volunteers. If you are a helper in the class, library, canteen, coaching sport, supervising a sport team, P&F, working bees or have assisted in any other way during the year please accept this as your personal invitation. The staff look forward to seeing many of you there. Canteen Roster Week 3 Term 4 Friday 4/11 Belynda N Week 4 Term 4 Monday 7/11 Kerry L Wednesday 9/11 Susan F Friday 11/11 Jasmin P Krystle Week 5 Term 4 Monday 14/11 Luci PK Wednesday 16/11 Hayley Mc Friday 18/11 Lesia P & Philippa P Picnic In The Park Date: Thursday, December 15. Last day of term Venue: Gums Oval, Belair National Park Uniform: Sport Uniform including HAT. Lunch: Sausage sizzle and ice block provided by the school. Bring a drink bottle. Children will be bussed to and from Belair National Park. Permission slips and requests for help on the day will come home later in the term. All community members are welcome to join us.

3 Page 3 Term 4 Week 3 3 November 2016 Swimming Programme Sport Hot Weather Policy WATER AND SAFETY PROGRAMME Week 6 (21 25 November) 3SW 3PN 5KH 4HS 4PH Class REC I REC G REC KT 1JB 1/2MM 2JO Departing School 9.00am 9:30am 10am 11am 12.00pm Swimming Lesson Time 9.30am-10:30am Surf Ed. Brighton Surf Life Saving Club 10am 12pm 10:30am 11:30am 11:30am 12:30pm 12.30pm 1.30pm Reception to year 3 students Students are asked to bring their bathers a towel and swimming goggles, if you have a pair, to school in a labelled plastic bag. In addition, if possible, could students please wear sandals for the week (NOT THONGS). Please label all articles of clothing, including towel/s (and goggles if you have them) with your child s name. Teachers in the Junior Primary classes would appreciate offers of help during the swimming week with drying and dressing, (volunteers must be registered with the school as a holder of a current, Catholic Police Check clearance and have completed the RAN training). Please advise your child s teacher if you are able to assist. Year 4 and 5 students Students are asked to wear their sport uniform for the week and will change into their swimming attire before departure. Items required for Surf Ed: Bathers Towel Drink Wide Brim Hat (school) Sunscreen Thongs or Sandals Rash Vest or T Shirt to wear in the water Swimming goggles (if you would like to use them) Helpers needed for 2017 CANTEEN We require people to help with the running of the canteen in This includes occasional stock take and filling up of stock and taking care of the Slushie machine three days a week in terms 1 and 4. If this is you, please see Tony. UNIFORM SHOP We require helpers on a weekly basis to help out in the uniform shop. It is an easy job and you get to meet all our new and existing families. If this is you, please see Tony. Many thanks to all our 2016 helpers. We really appreciate all your help. Please label all articles of clothing, including towel/s (and goggles if you have them) with your child s name.

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5 Page 5 Term 4 Week 3 3 November 2016 Stella Maris Parish School End of Year Mass Tuesday, December 6, :00pm Holy Spirit Church, followed by our Community BBQ After the End of Year Mass, the P&F invite the school community to attend the community BBQ. Please bring your own chairs/blanket. Children are required to wear their summer uniform and sit with their teachers during the Mass You can bring your own dinner and drinks or there will be a BBQ run by volunteers providing families the opportunity to pre-order a sausage with bread at a cost of $2. There will be cans of soft drinks sold for $2. The P & F are looking for volunteers to help serve on the night, please indicate on the tear off slip if you can help out. Please return to the Front Office by Wednesday, November 25. Name of Family attending Number of people attending Mass.. (Including children who attend the school) Yes, I would like to order sausages at $2.00 ea. I have enclosed $.. with my order. Correct money required. Yes, I. can volunteer to serve at the BBQ. My eldest child s class is.

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