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Learning from Year 5/6B
In the Year 5/6B classroom we have been working on creating different types of poems as well as exploring in our inquiry unit what life was like during the gold rush in the 1850’s in Ballarat. In our investigations we have discovered that many people immigrated to Australia from other countries in the hope to “strike it rich” and find gold. The journey to Australia as explained by Phoebe Emilene McPherson was exciting but also fearful. After reading about Phoebe’s journey the students reflected on her journey to Australia from Liverpool, England. They then created poems that convey what it was like travelling on a ship to Australia. Here are some of their poems.
Overwhelming times in the deep ocean
Calm deep sea
Energetic waves hitting the boat
Awesome animals through the water
Need the agony of the sea sickness to go away.
By Darby
Pressure of trying to keep safe
Heavy rain pouring down
Ocean waves gushing against the boat
Enormous seas away from home
Big storms forming over the vessel
Every child screaming with worry.
By Eva
Sight of children crying
Traumatising moments, people being swept off the boat
Realising that this is a true story breaks me.
Ethereal conditions, bone-chilling, being in the ground of a boat for 3 months.
Scarier by the second, 3 months in hell.
Sea sickness occurring fastly
By Indee
She sailed from Liverpool to Ballarat Australia.
Hell for three months.
Inside the boat, stale smell and sea sickness.
Phoebe was her name.
By Shiloh
Phoebe’s Journey
Phoebe and her family were bound for gold,
On the journey there they survived the cold.
Their excitement then turned to grief,
As sea sickness came aboard as they sailed across the reef.
The captain took the Great Circle Route and passed icebergs,
It was becoming colder and colder the weather became absurd.
Captain brought three shiploads of immigrants to Australia,
He had a lot of experience so there was no failure.
Boiling weather kicked in and the air turned stale,
Children were crying like a dying whale.
After seven days many people had died,
But everyone got it together and put the sadness aside.
The weather cleared and people learned some tricks,
Someone had a sea chest and everyone got their picks.
Two weeks later a cry of joy was heard on the boat,
It was time for the gold fields and get off afloat.
By Caitlin
Dear Parents,
We have had a couple of very exciting weeks at St Mary’s. We are very excited that our school choir came first in the Latrobe Valley Eisteddfod and we thank Bek Warner, our music teacher, for the great work she has done to prepare the children. We also thank Sophy Morley for generously giving her time to provide the musical accompaniment. This was a wonderful and very exciting experience for our children, staff and families.
We are also excited that some of our students have reached the Division Basketball level. We are so proud of all of our students and the way they give their very best and work together to achieve and reach their potential.
We also had a fantastic excursion to the Australian Netball Championships for our middle and senior students. This was such an exciting experience for our children and our staff had a great time too!
We are excited that we are having a Father’s Day liturgy on Friday as this will be a very special celebration for our children as well as for our Dads. Grandfathers and people who are special in the lives of our children. We look forward to a wonderful morning together. Just a reminder that we are having our Father’s Day stall on Friday at school and we would love for the children to bring some money to buy something special for their Dad, Grandfather or special person in their life.
Our Year 5/6 students spent several days this week at Sovereign Hill camp. They learned a lot about what life was like in the past and how gold was discovered. I thank our wonderful staff who gave their time to support the students to enable them to attend camp.
A huge thank you to our parents for the support you have given to our two Parent/Student/Teacher meetings. These are an important way for our teachers to share your child’s learning journey with you and for you to have the opportunity to discuss your child’s learning with their teacher. I thank our wonderful teachers for the time and dedication they gave to ensure all families were catered for and supported.
Next week I will be having our Foundation 2023 ‘Get to know you’ meetings with the parents of students enrolled in Foundation for the 2023 school year. If you know of anyone who is coming to St Mary’s next year, please give them a gentle reminder to book their meeting as this is a wonderful way for us to get to know the children so that their transition to St Mary’s is a smooth and positive one. This is an exciting time for us and for our new families.
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend as we prepare for the coming of Spring, a time of renewal, new life and hopefully warmer weather.
Kind regards
Lisa
Congratulations to our St Mary's School Choir
Sunday 20th November 10am to 2pm
We would like to thank our Sponsors;
Donate it so we can smash it!
The Fete committee are seeking unwanted, chipped crockery from families so we can run our crockery smash event at the upcoming Fete. We are looking for things like, but not limited to mugs, bowls, plates and ornaments. No glass.
There will be a tub at reception for donations up until the fete so please bring in what you can!
Father's Day Stall - This Friday
Prices range from $0.50 to $5.00.
Donations/baked goods can be delivered to the Hall on Friday morning.
The Father's Day Raffle will be drawn after the stall and tickets need to be returned now please.
Take a look at the wonderful raffle prizes on display in the front entry.
Thank you to the familes who donated goods for the raffle and stall.
And a very big thank you to our Craft Group ladies. You do such an amazing job and we are very grateful.
Moe Tennis Club
G & S Tennis Academy
Netball Victoria School Holiday Clinic
at the Moe/Newborough outdoor courts at Monash Reserve
Thursday 29 Sep 2022, 10am to 12pm
Ages 8 to 16 years old
$30.00
Use this link for register here: https://netball-registration.worldsportaction.com/userRegistration?organisationId=f5f80fd5-4705-4810-8cef-790dc47abbbc&competitionId=82495944-f9ec-4394-a44e-8d503971685c
Voyage Fit Kids
Craft Group - Meet every Tuesday 9.00am in the school hall. New members most welcome.
Playgroup - Every Monday 9.00am to 10.30am in the school hall. Please bring a piece of fruit to share. New families encouraged to come along for a cuppa and a play.
Uniform Shop
Our Uniform shop is open for parents to come in every Friday afternoon 3.00 to 3.30pm. Cash only. Or to place orders online please click the link below.
Please note if uniforms are purchased online and do not fit we are happy to exchange.
Parishes In Partnership Newsletter
22nd_Sunday_in_Ordinary_Time.pdf
21st_Sunday_in_Ordinary_Time_2022.pdf
Mass Times: please see the above Bulletins for current Mass times and Vaccination Status requirements. Fr Daniel OMI
SchoolTV
Click the link below to access SchoolTV
Working With Childrens Check
It is a requirement that any parent who volunteers or visits the school must hold a valid Working With Childrens Check card (WWCC). You can apply for your WWCC at the below link, it is free for volunteers.
https://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/
Kids Help Line Ph; 1800 55 1800
On August 21st a number of our students participated in the 2022 AlpineStars Schools MTB Series in Round 3 at the new Haunted Hills Bike Park. The riders were asked to complete a number of the trails with the Under 9’s completing almost 3kms of hilly terrain, while the Under 11’s rode 5km and the Under 13’s a gruelling 7kms. This was the first ever event Haunted Hills has hosted and involved children from schools and MTB Clubs all over Victoria. A huge congratulations goes to Hugo Rees (6) who finished 14th in the Under 9’s and Arlo Warner (8) who completed the race in 5th position. Jasper Warner finished in 5th place for the Under 11’s and Noah Warner in 9th place for the Under 13 boys section. Adeline Rees came home with the medallion after winning First Place in the Girls Under 11 section and should be incredibly proud of her achievement!
Congratulations to all our MTB riders, what an amazing effort for your first race!
September
- Thursday 1st - Division Summer Sports, Basketball (year 5/6)
- Monday 5th to Friday 9th - Foundation Enrolment Meetings
- Wednesday 7th - Latrobe Valley Eisteddfod (years 3, 4 & 5)
- Thursday 8th - Latrobe Valley Eisteddfod (year 6)
- Monday 12th - P&F meeting 6.30pm in the staff room. All welcome!
- Tuesday 13th - Old Gippstown excursion (year 1 & 2)
- Wednesday 14th - Division Athletics
- Thursday 15th - AFLX Tournament (year 3 to 6)
- Friday 16th - last day term, 1.00pm finish
October
- Monday 3rd - First day term 4
- Saturday 8th - Confirmation Committment Mass 5pm
- Tuesday 11th - Regional Athletics
- Thursday 27th - Confirmation 6pm
November
- Wednesday 2nd - Swimming Program, F to 2 and State Athletics
- Friday 4th - Swimming Program, F to 2
- Monday 9th - Swimming Program, F to 2
- Friday 11th - Swimming Program, F to 2
- Monday 16th - Swimming Program, F to 2
- Friday 18th - Swimming Program, F to 2
- Sunday 20th - Fete