STELLA MARIS PARISH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Term 4 Week 1 18 October 2018 Coming Events: Wednesday, October 24 School Photo Day Thursday, November 1 Assembly 2:15pm Monday, November 5 School Board Meeting Sunday, November 11 Family Photos Monday, 12 November Instrumental Night November 15 & 22 Induction Mornings 2019 Receptions. Thursday, November 22 Sport Assembly 2pm in the Church Friday, November 23 School Disco 26 30 November Swimming & Surf Ed Wednesday, December 5 End of Year Mass 9:15am in the Church Wednesday, December 5 Volunteers Thank You Morning Tea 10:30am after Mass Monday, December 10 Community BBQ and Carols Evening Thursday, December 13 Picnic In The Park Last Day of Term 4 From the Principal Dear parents, friends and caregivers, SPORTS DAY Thank you to all students, staff and community member who once again contributed to making our sports day a wonderful community event. Special thanks to Mr Kym Hill for coordinating the day. This year s results are on today s back page. DIARY DATES Once again we have a busy term ahead of us. Please refer to the Coming Events section and place the relevant dates in your diary. A few whole school events to note: Our End of Year Mass is on Wednesday, December 5 commencing at 9:15am in the Church. The Thank You to Volunteers gathering will follow this Mass in the Community Room. An evening gathering including sausage sizzle and carols will take place on Monday December 10. We will conclude the year with a Picnic in the Park during the day for all community members on Thursday, December 13 at the Belair National Park. More details for all these to events to follow. SWIMMING LESSONS A big reminder that swimming lessons are coming up this term. Parents are more than welcome to come down and watch. Volunteers for the JP classes are required, so if you have a police clearance, have completed the RAN training and can help, please let the teachers know when you get to the pool. The year 5/4 students are taking part in a Surf Safety Program this year at Somerton Park. The programme is outlined on page 2. BABY NEWS Congratulations to Hannah and Paddy Keain on the safe arrival of Samuel who was born on September 22. RUN4FUN Colour Explosion Money raised will go towards purchasing Promethean Boards for the new Resource Centre and a new canteen fridge. A huge thank you to Alicia Egidio and her committee for all their work in organising this fundraiser and coordinating the event on the day. Yours sincerely, 1 Syme Ave, Seacombe Gardens SA 5047 Phone: 8296 3928 Fax: 8377 2232 contact@smps.catholic.edu.au www.smps.catholic.edu.au facebook.com/stellamarisparishschool Sean Hill PRINCIPAL
Page 2 Term 4 Week 1 18 October 2018 RE News Sacramental Program Just a reminder Reconciliation enrolment forms are due back now as Sue Schulz the Parish Associate will begin interviewing families very soon. A reminder if you did not receive a form or have lost your form please see me ASAP. Children s Liturgy Children s liturgy is held at 9.15am Mass every Sunday at Holy Spirit Church. Children leave the Mass after the introductory rite and proceed to the hall looking at the Gospel of the day with adult helpers and usually participate in some sort of activity. The children return to the Mass at the offertory procession after which they return to their parents. Children from Stella Maris already participate and we welcome other children to be a part of this group. Plenary Council 2020 In October 2020 Adelaide will host the Plenary Council. The last time the Catholic Church in Australia held a Plenary Council was in 1937. It has been more than 80 years since we gathered all of the Church together and much has changed. In 2020, we will have a Plenary Council about the future of the Catholic Church in Australia. What are we called to do? Who are we called to be? How do we need to change? You will be hearing more about this significant event in the Church and if you would like to know more about how you can be involved the website is: https://plenarycouncil.catholic.org.au Swimming Programme WATER AND SAFETY PROGRAMME Week 7 (26 30 November) Class 1JB 1MK RHK RMT RSK 3AF 3/2JS 2WO Departing School 9.00am 10am 11am Lesson Time 9.30am-10:30am 10.30am 11.30am 11:30am 12:30pm 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. SURF ED (Somerton Beach) Week 7 (26 30 November) Class Departing School Lesson Time 4KH 4RH 5HS 5PH 9am 9.30am 11.30am Year 4 and 5 students Students are asked to wear their sports uniform for the four days 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) Please label all articles of clothing, including towel/s (and goggles if you have them) with your child s name. Regards and blessings Cathy Tilley APRIM
Page 3 Term 4 Week 1 18 October 2018 Induction Mornings for 2018 Receptions Our Induction Mornings for students starting school at Stella Maris in term 1, 2019 will be held on the mornings of: Thursday, 15 November 2018 Thursday, 22 November 2018 A letter has been posted home with more information about the induction mornings and uniform fitting times. Uniform Shop Summer Uniform The start of Term 4 marks the change over from Winter Uniform to Summer Uniform. The Uniform shop will be open from 8:20am 8:45am on the following mornings next week: Monday, October 22 Tuesday, October 23 If you cannot make it at these times, order forms are available from the Office. Order forms can also be downloaded from the school s website by visiting www.smps.catholic.edu.au and clicking on Uniform Shop. The school s QKR! App can also be used to order and purchase uniforms. QKR! orders take a minimum of 24hours to process so pleases order by the end of the weekend if you want your uniforms in time for photo day. A detailed description of the summer uniform requirements can also be found on this page of the website. http://www.smps.catholic.edu.au/enrolment/uniform ** Summer uniform is required for photo day on Wednesday. KidsMatter In Australia 1 in 5 people are affected by mental illness. Whilst the 10th of October is recognised as a World Mental Health day, October is known as a mental health month, with the purpose of shedding a more positive light on mental health. We encourage you to check in with your friends and speak with your children about what it means to be mentally healthy. Sport News Dear parents/students, Thank you very much for your continued efforts to support sport at Stella Maris in 2018. As there is only one term left of sport, it is now time to make sure that you have returned all playing tops that you have worn throughout the various sports this year. We still have several soccer/football tops that need to be returned along with numerous mini ball singlets. If you have signed up to play mini ball this term then you will not need to return your mini ball singlet until the last week of school this term. All tops that are not being used for Sport at Stella Maris this term can be returned to the Office or directly to me. The Sport Assembly will be held in the Church at 2pm on Thursday, 22 November. Thank you again for a wonderful year of sport. Kym Hill, Sports Coordinator From the Finance Manager Canteen Roster Week 1 Term 4 Friday 19/10 Week 2 Term 4 Monday 22/10 Wednesday 24/10 Friday 26/10 Week 3 Term 4 Monday 29/10 Wednesday 31/10 Friday 2/11 Emma K Belynda N Emma K Julie-Anne W & Tamara B Carly W Maureen W Lucy O If you are not on a payment schedule and have not fully paid for the year, your fees are now overdue. Please contact Mel to discuss an extension. Mel s work days are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. You can also email Mel at finance@smps.catholic.edu.au P&F News Sunday, November 11 Friday, November 23 Family Photos School Disco More information will come home soon.
Page 4 Term 4 Week 1 18 October 2018 School Photo Day from MSP Community News School Photo Day Wednesday, 24 October Photo envelopes were sent home earlier this week and need to be returned prior to photo day. Please take the time to read all the relevant information on the envelopes and try to remember these simple rules: 1. DO NOT seal envelopes inside each other. 2. You can pay for all children in the one envelope however; EACH child must have their own clearly marked envelope if you plan on ordering photos for them. 3. Payment can now be made on line and we encourage parents to use this option. 4. Family envelopes are available at the Office. 5. Spare envelopes are available at the Office. 6. Order forms for special group photos will be sent to the school after photos have been delivered. Parents will be issued with a shoot key enabling them to order the special group photos online. For all enquiries please phone MSP Photography on 8391 3951. All students are required to wear their summer uniform on photo day. If your child has sport on that day please check with their teacher to see if they need to bring a change of clothes. School Photo Make Up Day: 9am, Monday, October 29. Community News
Page 5 Term 4 Week 1 18 October 2018 SPORTS DAY RESULTS Mons. Rob Egar Victory Shield Sontrop - Blue Carmel - Gold Polding Red Murphy - White The Good Samaritan Spirit Shield Polding Red Murphy White Sontrop - Blue Carmel Gold