RESURRECTION CATHOLIC SCHOOL

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1 RESURRECTION CATHOLIC SCHOOL 51 Gum Road, Kings Park 3021 Telephone: (03) Fax: (03) website: rskingspark.catholic.edu.au Thursday September 13th, 2012 UPCOMING EVENTS SEPTEMBER September 14 Friday 8.30am September 17 Monday 2.45pm 8.30am September 21 Friday 2.15pm UPCOMING EVENTS OCTOBER October 8 Monday 8.50am October 12 Friday 8.30am Whole School Mass led by Rooms 9 & 20 Assembly Whole School Mass led by Staff Last day of Term 3. Students dismissed at 2.15pm School resumes for Term 3 Whole School Mass led by Rooms 14 & 15 Dear Families, CULTURAL INFUSION Last week Level 1,2 and 4 had the opportunity to be involved in a range of cultural experiences. The children enjoyed the range of experiences by the different presenters. The children were involved and experienced the following... Children learnt about what it means to be indigenous and some aspects of Aboriginal culture. They listened to an Aboriginal leader playing a Didgeridoo (Yaakii). Children watched traditional Indonesian dancing. A Chinese acrobat performed amazing circus tricks spinning plates and other objects.

2 BOLLYWOOD DANCING Children were taught typical Bollywood dancing moves and actions. The session concluded with a Bollywood style dance off. Children listened to music from several South American countries. They were introduced to traditional wind and percussion instruments. IPADS Term 4 will see the introduction of ipads into the Prep, Year 1 and 2 classrooms. Each class will have 6 or 7 ipads for children to use the literacy and numeracy apps together with becoming familiar with the many other ipad features. A FEW REMINDERS... School Hours Before school children are supervised from 8.30 am to 8.50 am only. No responsibility is taken for children who arrive before 8.30 am. Children are only able to leave the school (during school time) if a family member fills out the early dismissal forms in the office. School finishes at 3.15 pm every day. Children are supervised until 3.35 pm, then they wait in the office and parents are phoned. School Crossing It is important that children and adults use the school crossing when crossing the road. Parents, please set a good example for your child by using the crossing. Remember to greet our crossing helper, who does a wonderful job each day.

3 Staff Meetings The Staff meet every Tuesday afternoon. If you wish to make appointments to speak to teachers, please avoid Tuesday afternoons. Classroom teachers walk their grade outside after school. This is a great opportunity to have a quick chat with your child s classroom teacher. School Uniform Children are expected to wear their full school uniform (including black leather shoes) every day except on sports days when they will wear their sports uniform. Runners are ONLY to be worn on sports days. If it is a cold day weather forecast, children may continue to wear their winter uniform. Parents, please send a note if your child/ren is not in the correct uniform. GIRLS TERM 4 - SUMMER UNIFORM BOYS Red check dress or Primary School Wear navy shorts or skirts, white socks (long or short), black school shoes (no heel), school windcheater with logo. Red polo shirt with logo, navy Primary School Wear shorts, navy blue socks, black school shoes, school windcheater with logo. Note: No other shorts, other than Primary School Wear, are to be worn. The school hat, with logo, is compulsory in Terms 1 & 4. BRIMBANK WRITERS FESTIVAL September 2012 The Brimbank Writers Festival encourages a love of writing and literature, celebrates diversity and creativity and promotes life-long learning. Festival events include panel discussion and author talks, interviews, workshops for kids, teens and adults, readings, storytelling and more. Download the Brimbank Writers Festival program All events are offered free of charge. ADVANCE NOTICE On Monday 5 th November (Cup Eve) and Friday 23 rd November there will be no school for children on these days.

4 FURNITURE We have two desks that are available for free. They are located outside the Magdalene Room. If you would like one please let the office know so we can put one aside for you. CHILDREN NOT RETURNING TO RESURRECTION SCHOOL IN 2013 If you are aware that your child / children WILL NOT be returning to Resurrection next year, or that there is a possibility at this stage, please complete the slip below. (This does not apply to Year 6 students.) Thank you. My child / children will NOT be returning to Resurrection School in 2013: Child s Name:... Room No:. Child s Name:... Room No:. Child s Name:... Room No:. Only a possibility at this stage? YES / NO (please circle) Are you leaving the area? YES / NO (please circle) School child/children will be attending in 2013 FUNDRAISING MEETING Our Fundraising Meeting is at 9.00am in the community room (toddlers welcome) on 16 th October. Come along and join in our discussion for fundraising ideas. End of Term A reminder that school finishes for the term at 2.15pm on Friday 21 st September!! Term 4 begins on Monday 8 th October

5 PRAYER King of Heaven, prepare the table of your Word, that we may hear your invitation to come in, and sit in your presence, together with Jesus Christ, your Son. Amen Thought for the Week Few of us can do great things, but all of us can do small things, with great love. Mother Teresa Best Wishes John Kremers Principal CALENDARS Calendars for 2013 are now available as a fundraiser through the Maltese community of Resurrection. They include colourful pictures of annual events at Resurrection where our community has taken part in the different celebrations. The school children are also pictured proudly on one of the calendar months. At a cost of $5.00, the calendars are available after some of the weekend masses, from the school canteen or by telephoning Jane on MATHS PROBLEM SOLVING Congratulations to the following students who submitted an entry for Week 8. Anthony Galea (Room 5), Axl (Room 9), Sophia Oenning (Room 1), Simon Pham (Room 1), Diana J (Room 5), Sacreana Sapa u (Room 5), Shaye Llovido (Room 6), Vincent Dinh (Room 12), Yen Nhi Dinh (Room 23), James Tallent (Room 17), Tyler Vo Doan (Room 17), Camille Anderson (Room 23), Zelyna Bernardo (Room 7), Rebecca Galea (Room 11), Nieve Alamo (Room 11), Abie Alamo (Room 13), Simon Mabic (Room 6), Jacob Gozon (Room 6), Gabrielle Lavery (Room 1), Daniel Lavery (Room 8), Holly Atanasovski (Room 1), Thu (Room 3), Ethan Apap (Room 9). House Points awarded this week: Red Yellow Green Blue We invite all students to have a go at answering the questions for Week 9. Each entry will earn 5 points for your house colour. Entries are due by Monday mornings at 9am. You may write your entry on the space provided, cut it out and give it to your teacher to place in your classroom office tub by Monday. Thank you

6 Week 9 questions Please remember to write your first name and last name on the entry Prep Year 2 Year 3/4 Year 5/6 Name: Name: Name: Year Level & Room Number: Year Level & Room Number: Year Level & Room Number: House Colour: House Colour: House Colour: Problem: What are five different combinations of numbers that add to 30? Example: Problem: a) What is ¼ of 20? b) What is 2/10 of 40? c) What is ½ of 225? Problem: Use the order of operations (BODMAS) to solve the following: (3 x 5) Working out: Working out: Working out: FOOTY LUNCH THURSDAY 20 TH SEPTEMBER Menus will be handed today out for the Footy lunch day. Orders must be in by Tuesday 18 th September. No other orders will be taken, Footy lunch menu only. On another note, commencing in Term 4 all lunch orders must be written at home and not at the canteen as too much time is taken up and therefore we are running late on some occasions in preparing the lunch orders on time.

7 PARISH NEWS Weekly Bulletin 15th September Australian Catholic Youth Festival The biggest Catholic youth gathering since World Youth day Sydney 2008 is gathering here in Melbourne for a festival of fun music, talks, workshops and activities celebrating as one church. The Festival is open to those in year 9 up until 25 years of age (in 2013). Dates 5 7 th Dec 2013 For details: Fr Noel Fr Noel is now walking in the Pyrenees; he is keeping well and praying for all of us. He sends his wishes and hopes all is going well at Resurrection. Living Rosary During the month of October The Liturgy group are organising a Rosary to be said 15 minutes before each mass. On the last Saturday 27 th October a living rosary will be said at the 5pm, before mass. This involves parishioners who will be Rosary beads. If you are interested in being part of a living rosary please contact the parish office or leave your name at the welcome desk. Outreach Carers Afternoon Spiritual Reflection for Carers 22 nd September at 2.00pm, if you are interested please contact the Outreach Group or parish office. Baptisms Out next Baptism parent meeting is 22 nd September at am. If anyone is interested in baptising their child 4 th November please pick up Baptism application forms from the Welcome Desk or contact the parish office. Table Cloths A large number of table cloths are missing, so if you have taken table clothes home to be washed, please bring them back ASAP as they are needed for the coming events in our hall. Ballroom Dancing Ballroom dancing every Monday commencing 8 th October 2012 at Resurrection Parish Hall. Time:7.00pm 9.30 pm. Cost: $5.00 per person. Come along and have some fun. Movie Night Social group will be holding a movie night on WHEN: Saturday 29th September TIME: 7.15pm WHERE: Parish hall MOVIE: THE AVENGERS. Hot dogs and drinks will be on sale on the night. We will have a $5.00 movie deal. (Movie, hot dog and drink) An affordable night, so come and have a great night!!!! Contact Nadia for information Help Needed Is there anyone with a financial background that can help with counting on a Monday Morning once a month? Please contact the parish office on Sinulog Resurrection Parish Sinulog Committee Fundraising night Date: 20 October 2012 (Saturday) 7:00pm till midnight Venue: Resurrection Parish Hall Ticket Price: $15.00 Note: 12 years old and under are free BYO Food Coffee & Tea Available for free Soft drinks sold at the venue Contact: Marissa Lorna Nanette Baby change table If anyone has a baby change table, that they no longer use and would like to donate it for use at baptism in the church or know anyone who would like to donate a change table, please contact the parish office.

8 Mattel Toy Club 70 Park West Drive Derrimut VIC 3030 Melways Ref: Pg 40,B8 Resurrection Primary School has secured Tickets to this exclusive Toy Club Sale. The only way entry can be made is by purchasing a ticket for only $10. All funds raised go directly to help our school with new resources. There are a limited number of tickets available so please get in quick. We have an allocated shopping date and time and the purchase of your ticket is valid for that date and time only. Prices are up to 30% off or more of retail Date: Friday 2nd November 2012 Time: from 4pm to 8pm *Please note that the Toy Club will close at 8pm sharp. All tickets have the date, time, and group name and ticket number on them to gain entry. Anyone who does not produce these tickets at the door will not be permitted entry. All tickets will be marked off this list as they enter the Toy Club. Any ticket number not found on this list will not entitle the holder entry into the Toy Club. No duplicate number tickets will be accepted and it should be one ticket per person. PLEASE NOTE: There is strictly no entry to any persons under 16 years of age. Infants, babies and children will not be permitted into the Toy Club. As part of Mattel s Play Green policy we have phased out our use of plastic bags. Please bring your own shopping bags or for your convenience you can purchase Super large reusable Mattel shopping bags for $3 at our registers. The toy Club accepts cash, eftpos, MasterCard and Visa. Please let your friends know as you can buy tickets for them too! Have Fun and enjoy the Bargains! Shopper Names: (Please list all names) Child Name / Room Number of Tickets Money Enclosed $10 per ticket Please return this form ASAP and your ticket will be forthcoming shortly

9 PAULS COLLECT A CAP We are collecting Pauls Caps from milk bottles. For each cap collected Pauls will donate 10cents to our school. Please collect the caps and place them in the special Paul s collection Bin in the school office.

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