TERM 1WEEK April 2017

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1 TERM 1WEEK April 2017 DATES TO REMEMBER 5th April: Mass of Oils 7th April: P&F Easter Raffle drawn at lunch time, Last day of school TERM TWO 24th April: Pupil Free Day 25th April: Anzac Day 26th April: Students Return, School Photos 27th April: School Photos 3rd May: Parent Confirmation Mtgs. Updated Canteen Menu attached Our Vision We are called to provide an exemplary Catholic Education. Discipleship: With Christ as our light we aspire to nurture the whole person in a community centered on gospel values. Learning: We are committed to providing an education that empowers all to become life-long learners. Dear Parents and Caregivers Survey Results Thank you to the families who participated in the recent school survey. The information provided will assist in developing and improving services to parents. As a result, the school is undertaking a business study to explore the feasibility of before and afterschool care for In addition, key staff and parents are involved in developing a communications policy. This will assist how we collectively can communicate with families in a range of mediums, whilst celebrating the rich and diverse learning experiences at St Francis Xavier. Micro: bits Arrive at St Francis Xavier What are Micro: bits? They are tiny handheld programmable computers which are used to support students development and understanding of coding. They have small Led lights, motion sensors and are capable of integrating with other devices via cable or Bluetooth. In enrichment, some of our Year Four students have been working with Micro: bits to create a pedometer. We look forward to sharing their success and introducing this new technology to other classes in future terms. Staffing I am excited to announce that Karen Valenti has successfully been appointed in the Kindergarten positon commencing term two. Karen has worked in both Catholic and department education for many years in various roles. Karen is currently employed at Bluff Point Primary and will be joining the school this week to ensure a smooth transition. Glory and Praise to God! Jesus Lives! Alleluia In very late news, Helen Bonnell has accepted a full time position at St Lawrence s. We wish Helen the best in her new role. Madeleine Raven will be replacing Helen, teaching senior science and library. Madeleine is a graduate teacher who has been working at Mt Tarcoola this term in a variety of roles replacing staff on long service leave. I look forward to welcoming Karen and Madeleine and the gifts they will bring to our school community. I wish all families a safe and happy Easter and look forward to continuing our journey in education. God Bless Ben Doyle

2 Student Concession SmartRider cards St Francis Xavier Primary School is now registered as a participating school so you will be able to order your child s SmartRider card online at this web address: The card will be sent to us for forwarding to you or your child. Enrolments 2018 It s that time of the year when some of you or someone you know may be thinking about enrolling your child in Kindergarten next year. Please contact the office for an information pack or simply go to the link on our webpage: Children should have turned 4 between 1st July 2013 and 30th June PHOTO DAYS - WEDNESDAY 26th APRIL & THURSDAY 27th APRIL Please remember that it is photo day on the student s first day back at school on WEDNESDAY 26th APRIL. Students will need to be dressed in their full school uniform on both days. NO CHANGE will be given so please ensure correct money is enclosed in your envelope. FAMILY PHOTO ENVELOPES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE FRONT OFFICE RELIGION Project Compassion Our social justice focus for the season of Lent is supporting the work of Caritas through their Project Compassion fundraising program. Families have been sent home a money box. If you haven t already done so, please return your collection box before the end of term. Thank you

3 RELIGION Value of the Week INCLUSIVITY Over the past two weeks the school has focused on the value of Inclusivity. Inclusivity is the quality of trying to include many different types of people and treat them all fairly and equally, and not excluding people on the grounds of gender, race, class, sexuality, disability, etc. At St Francis Xavier Primary we show Inclusivity for ourselves, others and the community by: Taking advantage of opportunities to become involved. Including others in all you do. Being friendly and caring to others. Throughout the Gospels Jesus gives us clear instructions about how to include all other people and to treat them equally. Commandments such as Do not judge others, so that God will not judge you, for God will judge you in the same way you judge others, and he will apply to you the same rules you apply to others. He also left us with his great commandment Love your neighbor as you love yourself. Interschool Swimming Carnival Last Wednesday evening a team of 34 students from year 4 6 represented the school at the Interschool Swimming Carnival held at the Aquarena. A fantastic performance by everybody on the team saw us place in every race. A very close contest with Grammar had everyone on the team putting in 100%. All members of the team should be extremely proud of how they represented themselves and the school. Several students had an outstanding carnival and were awarded with medals at the end. Mathijs Travasso won Champion year 4 boy, Rhama Evans Champion year 5 boy, Rangga Evans runner up year 6 boy and Maggie Spiers dragged herself out of the sick bed to be awarded 3rd place in the year 6 girls. Unfortunately, despite the great effort and being dominant in the relays, Grammar held on to win by a very small margin of 26 points. Final Scores: 1st Grammar 1066pts 2nd St Francis 1040pts 3rd St Lawrence 871pts 4th Strathalbyn 837pts 5th St Johns 680pts Thanks to all the parents who came along to support the team and especially to those that helped out with jobs. SFX Second Hand Uniform Shop Change of hours P & F NOTICES Suzie will now be opening the Uniform Shop on Monday afternoons 2.45pm to 3.15pm and Wednesday mornings 8.30am 9.00am. They desperately need girls dresses with only three in stock. Also if you can please remember when donating items, if they could be clean and ironed which helps to save time and parents can then see items that are of reasonable quality. We do not take donations of other items just school uniforms only please. Suzie can be contacted on

4 COMMUNITY NOTICES GERALDTON CROCQUET CLUB HOOP RUNNERS School Holiday Challenge Enter your team in The School Holiday Challenge Three day program When: Tuesday April 11, Wednesday April 12 and Thursday April Time: 10am 12 noon LEARN THE GAME THEN PLAY! Teams:- Two players per team, reserves allowed, team members can be any age between 11 and 17 Hoop Runners is a friendly (?), uncomplicated game. It requires one basic skill that of hitting a ball with accuracy, giving great satisfaction of scoring by getting the ball through the hoop or to destroy the opposition s chance of winning by hitting their ball away. ENTRY FEE : $20 per team, payable on the first day Entries close: Sunday 9th April 2017 Entries to : kaychynoweth@hotmail.com,

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