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Foundation SH shows how much they care!
In Foundation we have been learning about how other people live and how we can help others in need. We started by looking at what it means to be a good friend and we brainstormed the things we could do to be a good friend.
We then discussed ‘needs’ and ‘wants’. Although we really want a LOL Doll, Nintendo Switch and lots of lollies, we don’t really need them! The discussion around mobile phones was passionate. Do we need or want a mobile phone? Several students argued that we need one to call 000 if we are in danger, but not if we just want to play games on it. The jury is still out on this one!
Through looking at a day in the life of Anatercia, a 12 year old child from Mozambique, we were able to identify how other people live and how difficult it is for their needs to be met. The children were surprised to see that the things that we take for granted, like running water, are difficult to come by in Mozambique. We thought about all of the things that we use water for and how we come to get it.
Finally, we arrived at Crazy Hair and Sock Day. The children learnt about ways that they can help others, even if they live thousands of kilometres away. While they had a great time parading their crazy locks and fancy socks, they understood that the money we raised was going to support people in need.
Dear Parents
Today we celebrated Crazy Sock and Crazy Hair Day. There was such a wonderful display of colour and fun across the school. While this was lots of fun for the children, the gold coin donation will mean that children in countries less fortunate than we are will benefit from your generosity. These days are a wonderful way for the children to have some fun and make a difference in the lives of others at the same time.
Over the next two weeks the teachers will be speaking with all of the children, asking them who they would like to have in their class next year. They will be asking them for the names of three children who they feel that they work well with and would like in their class. It would be most helpful if you could please have this conversation with your child over the weekend so that they have had an opportunity to think about their choices prior to their conversation with their teacher. We do all we can to ensure the children have at least one of their choices in their class. Please focus on the need for them to choose children that they work well with, not just those they like to be with. This provides the greatest opportunity for your child’s learning as well as their well-being.
Wishing you all a wonderful extra long weekend.
Kind regards
Lisa
Last night we celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation with some of our Year 6 students and their families. It was such a beautiful celebration of our faith as our students and families joined with some of the students and their families from St Kieran’s and St Paul’s. Together with our wonderful St Mary’s school choir, Bishop Greg provided us with a beautiful, spiritual celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation. There is such a warmth in the way Bishop Greg relates to all people and this was evident in the way he shared our faith with those present last night. I received several messages of gratitude from a range of people who attended, saying it was the most beautiful Confirmation sacrament they had ever attended. I am extremely proud of our newly confirmed Year 6 students and the way they participated so enthusiastically in the ceremony. I am also very proud of our wonderful school choir who came out on a cold, wet night to provide such beautiful music for our ceremony. Thank you to Bek Warner, our music teacher, Noah Warner who accompanied on guitar and Sophy Morley who led the music and played for us. A special thank you must also go to our wonderful families who brought their children to Mass last night to perform in the choir. This was a fantastic commitment to your children and to our school. A huge and heartfelt thank you to Bishop Greg, Fr Daniel and Fr Vin for providing such a wonderful celebration.
Congratulations to the following students on their Confirmation yesterday;
Zade, Caitlin, Raymond, Joshua, Ben, Amelie, Annaliese, Jack, Xavier, Isabella, Harrison and Lochie.
Sunday 20th November 10am to 2pm
Tickets are now on sale for the signed Collingwood football jumper and a 55 inch 4K Google TV! These items are part of the BIG SPIN on the spinning wheel where we only sell 60 tickets at $10 a ticket. Tickets are limited to 4 tickets per purchase. You could be the one out of the 60 ticket holders to win either the football jumper or the TV!
Tickets can be purchased at the school office.
Wristbands are now available for Pre purchase online.
Rides include; Chair-o-plane, Trackless Train, Dodgem Cars, Music Trip, Wildlife Petting Zoo Display
Buy a writsband for unlimited rides from 10-2pm!
$35 per wristband pre-purchase, $40 per wristband on the day of the Fete or $6.00 for individual ride tickets. Pre purchase only available until 3.00pm Friday 18th.
Purchase online via Trybooking.com or CDFpay. Links below;
Trybooking link
https://www.trybooking.com/CDXGK
Baked Goods Stall
It is that time of the year again and our annual school fete is fast approaching.
We will be having our very popular baked goods stall and we need your help to make it a great success.
If you don’t have time to bake, we always appreciate made up bags of lollies to sell.
Please label any homemade goods with the ingredients.
Below is a list of ideas, but anything would be greatly appreciated.
Lemon slice, Cherry ripe slice, Mars Bar slice, Licorice Allsorts slice, Choc caramel slice, Gluten free cakes, Sponge cake (no fresh cream), Ginger Fluff sponge (no fresh cream), Cupcakes, Chocolate crackles, Honey joys, YoYo biscuits. Any type of cake, slice or biscuits will be gratefully accepted.
Baked goods need to be delivered to the Baked Goods stall on Fete Day
(20th November) Between 8am-10am
We are also seeking Scones for the Devonshire tea, so if you are able to bake a batch we would very much appreciate it. Simple recipe below;
- 3 1/2 cups self raising flour, plus extra for dusting
- 1 cup thickened cream
- 1 cup lemonade
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Preheat oven to 200°C/390°F (180°C fan)
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Combine the flour, cream and lemonade in a bowl and mix until flour is mostly combined. Do not over mix!
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Turn out onto a floured surface, and knead gently, roll out to 1" thick
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Use a 6 cm/2.5" round cutter to cut rounds or knife to cut into squares
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Brush the tops lightly with milk
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Bake for 15 minutes or until golden on top
We would like to thank our Sponsors;
Craft Group - Christmas Stall
St Mary’s Craft Group will be holding a Christmas Stall again this year on TUESDAY, 6TH DECEMBER. Your children will have the opportunity to purchase a gift for their parents. Prices will be between $1.00 and $5.00. Please send a bag for them to bring home their treasures. Thanks again for your continued support in our fundraising efforts.
St. Mary’s Craft Group
Our Patch News
Newsletter_28th_October_Term_4_Week_4_.pdf
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
30th_Sunday_in_Ordinary_Time_2022.pdf
29th_Sunday_in_Ordinary_Time_2022.pdf
Mass Times: please see the above Bulletins for current Mass times. 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
October
- Monday 31st - School Closure
November
- Tuesday 1st - School Closure
- Wednesday 2nd - State Athletics
- Wednesday 2nd - Swimming Program, F to 2 and State Athletics
- Friday 4th - Swimming Program, F to 2
- Wedensday 9th - Cricket Blast (seniors)
- Monday 9th - Swimming Program, F to 2
- Friday 11th - Swimming Program, F to 2
- Monday 14th - School Closure
- Wednesday16th - Swimming Program, F to 2
- Wednesday 16th - Cricket Blast round 2 (seniors)
- Friday 18th - Swimming Program, F to 2
- Sunday 20th - Fete
- Monday 21st - Open Water Learning Experience, year 5/6
- Tuesday 22nd - Foundation Parent Information Meeting 6.30pm
- Monday 28th - Swimming Safety Program Gumbuya World, year 3 to 6
- Tuesday 29th - Foundation Transition 11am to 12.30pm
December
- Thursday 1st - ACMI Melbourne Excursion - year 5/6
- Tuesday 6th - Foundation Transition 11am to 12.30pm
- Tuesday 6th - Craft Christmas Stall
- Thursday 8th - End of Year Concert Night 5.30pm (see information below)
- Monday 12th - Foundation Nativity Play 9.00am
- Tuesday 13th - Foundation Transition 11am to 1pm
- Wednesday 14th - Year 6 Day out
- Thursday 15th - End of year Mass and Grade 6 Graduation Dinner
- Friday 16th - Last day term 4
St Mary’s Concert 2022
This year our concert will be held here at St Mary’s and we will celebrate the end of the year with a Summer Holiday’s themed performance. This will be held outside on the oval and you are encouraged to bring along a picnic dinner to relax and enjoy this as a family.
There is no limit to the number of audience members, the more the merrier!
During the School Concert this year your child will be called when their Grade is performing, during the performances your child will be seated with you and under your responsibility. There will be no playing in the yard or on playground equipment during the performance. We expect the performance to conclude by 7.30pm.
Date: Thursday, 8th December, 2022
Time: 5.30pm for a 6pm start
Place: St Mary’s Oval, Newborough
What to bring: Picnic Dinner, Rug, Camping chairs, Your Family!