STELLA MARIS PARISH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Term 3 Week 9 21 September 2017 Coming Events: Tuesday, 26 September P&F Meeting 7pm Thursday, 28 September Stella Fellas Quiz Night Friday, 29 September Sports Day Last Day of Term 3 Wednesday, 25 October Photo Day Friday, 27 October School Disco Monday, 6 November School Board Monday, November 20 Instrumental/Vocal Night 20 24 November Surf Ed & Swimming Thursday, 30 November Sport Assembly 2pm Tuesday, 5 December Year 5 Graduation Liturgy & Play 7pm Friday, 7 December Assembly Tuesday, 12 December End of Year Mass 6pm Thursday, 14 December Picnic In The Park Last Day of Term Assembly to farewell year 5s when we return from the park From the Principal Dear Parents, Friends and Caregivers, SPORTS DAY Fingers crossed for good weather for next Friday s Sports Day. Just a reminder that all children will be bussed to Santos Stadium and permission slips are due back tomorrow. Children can wear their normal sports uniform or they can wear a plain t-shirt in their house colour. School hats are compulsory. Please apply sunscreen to your child before school and children wanting to put coloured hairspray in their hair need to do this before arriving at school as well. Permission slips were sent home last week and spares copies are available from the office or the school s website. This is always a wonderful community event and I encourage all those who can, to come along. SUMMER UNIFORM As we are transitioning into the warmer weather, summer uniform may once again be worn as of tomorrow. Please ensure that plain black shoes are worn with the summer uniform. The shoes may be sneakers, but they must be all black. It is expected that all students wear the correct uniform at all times. Commencing next term, uniform reminder notices will go home with students not in correct uniform. Thank you for your co-operation. CATHOLIC SCHOOL S MUSIC FESTIVAL On Tuesday evening, our year five choir joined 800 other primary school students from Catholic schools to form the Festival Choir as part of the Catholic Schools Music Festival. This year, the event was held at the Entertainment Centre over two evenings. The choir was joined on stage by a host of acts from Catholic Secondary and Primary Schools. The showcasing of talent on the evening is testimony to the high quality programs run in the state s Catholic schools. Congratulations to the boys and girls from Stella Maris who performed on the night and a big thank you to our school s choir trainer, Mrs Lainio, who ensured the children were well prepared for the performance. Well done boys and girls, it was an evening to remember. THANK YOU I would like to say a big thank you to all those who make Stella Maris the school it is. Today is World Gratitude Day an opportune time for us to say thanks to those who help and support us. Your 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 3 Week 9 21 September 2017 RE News Catholic Charities The month of September is dedicated to fundraising for Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of Adelaide. Schools are encouraged to have fundraising events for important charities in the local Adelaide area. Today you will receive a brochure outlining the charities that are supported by the Catholic Charities appeal. We will be having a Catholic Charities fundraising day on the first Thursday back next term-it will be in October but due to a crowded calendar in September we have decided to hold it then. Children will be involved in setting up little stalls to either sell things they have made, play a game they have set up or food items. It is advisable to send the children with no more than $5 in coins, if possible in a snaplock bag with their name on it-particularly for the younger students. Community prayer will have focus on Catholic Charities too and the stalls will take place from 11.15am until around 12.15pm. You are most welcome to come along and help on the stalls or just join in the fun! Term 4 Swimming The swimming dates for term four are: Week 6 (20 24 November). Years 4 & 5 will be doing Surf Ed at Somerton Surf Life Saving Club and Reception to year 3s will be doing swimming at the SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre. Full details will be sent home early next term. Our Newsletter is paperless Instructions to subscribe to the newsletter online: 1. Go to our website www.smps.catholic.edu.au 2. Click on the news and events tab. 3. Click on newsletter. 4. Click on newsletter subscription, enter details and click on the submit button. Paper copies are available from the office. Library News Please return all library books by Monday morning. Thank you. P&F News School Disco Friday October 27 Children s Liturgy Every week at 9.15am Sunday Mass at Holy Spirit Church, children can be involved in the children s liturgy. This involves the children processing out of the Church into the hall with 2 adult leaders who look at the Gospel of the day in a child friendly way, usually with a hands on activity. The children return to the main body of the Church at the Offertory procession. This helps the children to gain a better understanding of the Gospel stories in a child friendly environment and also helps you as an adult to engage in the Mass without the distraction of youngsters. If you would like more information please come and see me. Regards and blessings, Cathy Tilley Assistant Principal From the Bursar If you are not on a payment schedule and have not fully paid for the year your fees are now overdue. Please contact Julie to discuss an extension. Julie s work days are Tuesday to Friday, 9am to 3pm. You can also email Julie at finance@smps.catholic.edu.au Stella Fellas Quiz Night STELLA FELLAS QUIZ NIGHT! Date: Cost: Time : Venue: Thursday 28 th September Free (apart from food & drinks) From 6.30pm (if you re having a meal) or 7pm for Quiz Start ESPY Hotel (Brighton) Please email stellafellas@smps.catholic.edu.au if you are able to attend so I know what size table to book! Tony Carbone
Page 3 Term 3 Week 9 21 September 2017 Induction Mornings for 2018 Receptions Our Induction Mornings for students starting school at Stella Maris in term 1, 2018 will be held on the mornings of: Friday, 17 November 2017 (Includes parent information session) Community News Friday, 1 December 2017 A letter will come home early next term 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 is open at the following times: Monday 8:30am 9:00am Tuesday 2:45pm 3:15pm Thursday 8:30am 9:00am Friday 8:30am 9:00am 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. Instructions are included in this newsletter. 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 Canteen Roster Week 9 Term 3 Friday 22/9 Jasmine P You can bring in your Earn & Learn stickers until the end of the term. Children s University Lecture Series. Colourful Feelings: An Art Workshop presented by an experienced lecturer If you are interested in art and knowing the relationship between colour and emotions, come along to this special interactive presentation these school holidays. Ages 7 14 years. Children under 10 to be accompanied by an adult Attendance will get you a stamp on your passport so don t forget to bring it along. When: October 12 2017. 10.30 11.30 am Where: Marion Cultural Centre Sturt Room 287, Diagonal Road Oaklands Park SA 5046 FREE Bookings essential 83756755 or online at [marion.sa.gov.au]marion.sa.gov.au Suman Savur Children's Services Support Officer - Libraries City of Marion Week 10 Term 3 Monday 25/9 Wednesday 27/9 Friday 29/9 Week 1 Term 4 Monday 16/10 Wednesday 18/10 Friday 20/10 Week 2 Term 4 Monday 23/10 Wednesday 25/10 Friday 27/10 Carolyn B & Rachel T Beata P & Tina C SPORTS DAY. Amanda R & Kelly A Karen A Tamara B & Louise E Karyn R & Keya P Alex F Alycia S
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