EXECUTIVE STAFF

Principal

Michael Croke

Assistant Principal

Steve Maguire

Religious Education Coordinator

Robyn Petty

Primary Coordinators

Belinda Forbes

Camille Da Silva Tavares

Catherine McAuley

Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School

Orange

McAuley VI www.mcauleyorange.catholic.edu.au

Term 2 -Week 5 - 30th May 2018

Catherine McAuley

Michael Croke

Wherever a religious woman

presides, peace and good order

are generally to be found.

Pupil Free Day

Friday 8th June 2018

(Friday of Long Weekend)

Kindergarten 2019: IF YOU KNOW ANYONE WHO HAS A CHILD STARTING KINDERGARTEN NEXT

YEAR 2019 PLEASE TELL THEM TO COME IN AND PICK UP AN ENROLMENT FORM OR TO

CONTACT THE SCHOOL on 63613344. THERE ARE ALSO LIMITED SPACES IN OTHER GRADES. As

part of the enrolment procedure for Kindergarten 2019 the children and their parents will attend an interview and

have a look around our school. These interviews have commenced. It is very exciting to welcome new families

and children into the McAuley community. All families are very impressed with our wonderful new learning

spaces and the Protected Learning Time. As I take families around our school I cannot help but be proud of the

dedicated, professional teachers and the welcoming, friendly students. McAuley is a great place to be with our

focus on learning, great learning spaces and sense of community.

ICAS Tests: A note has been sent out asking for children who would like to take part in the Mathematics and

English ICAS tests this year. The note asks children to nominate and pay for these tests by the 15th June if they

wish to take part.

Before & After School Care at McAuley: We are still waiting for the official approval and a start date for Before

& After School Care at McAuley. However please find an advertisement from CENTACARE asking for staff to

run our Before and After School Care. Any parents or friends of McAuley interested in these positions should

take note of the advertisement in the following pages of this Newsletter.

Diocesan Spelling Bee: We wish our finalist the best of luck when they travel to Wellington on Thursday to

compete in the Bathurst Diocesan Spelling Bee.

Stage 2: Archie Adamson and Jayden Jamon

Stage 3: Euhanna Ramos and Angel Tom.

Thank you to our Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 teachers for running the McAuley Spelling Bees at school

particularly Mrs Bettinzoli for coordinating the school Spelling Bees and travelling to Wellington on Thursday to

support our finalists.

From the Assistant Principal

McAuley School Rules

BE RESPECTFUL - BE RESPONSIBLE - BE SAFE

FOCUS FOR THE FORTNIGHT: By using appropriate language we are respectful and responsible to

others and ourselves.

It is important that we all use appropriate language for the setting we are in. At McAuley we have high

expectations that children, staff, parents and friends use appropriate language at all times. At times an

inappropriate word may slip out however there is no place for children to swear at or use derogatory language

toward another person at McAuley. We show that we have pride in ourselves, our families and our school by

using appropriate language at all times.

Out of Bounds: Occasionally balls will be kicked or thrown over the fences surrounding the playground. Children

are not permitted to leave the school grounds to get a ball. If a teacher has time they may be able to retrieve it

otherwise parents can go and ask the neighbours if they can retrieve it after school. Often the neighbours will

throw balls back over the fence or return them.

Technology at School: A reminder that students are not to have mobile phones, ipods and other technology at

school. If it is necessary, that they bring such a device then it is to be given to the class teacher at the beginning of

the day and collected at the conclusion of school. Important messages can be delivered via the school office.

Steve Maguire

Kindergarten 2019 Enrolments

Please note Enrolments close this

Friday 1st June 2018

Enrolment packs available at the office

From the Religious Education Coordinator

This is My Body

This is My Blood,

Do this in memory of Me.

Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ: Last weekend we celebrated the feast of the Blessed Trinity, and this

weekend we come to the end of the major feasts for this Liturgical year, with the celebration of the Feast of

the Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi). This feast commemorates what is central to all Christianity –

the Eucharist. Each time Mass is celebrated, we re-enact what Jesus did at his Last Supper. The words used

today are the very same words that have been used in the Church for two thousand years. May our Eucharist

this weekend really help us to be one with Christ.

First Holy Communion: It is fitting that we celebrate First Holy Communion this weekend on the Feast of

the very First Eucharist. Our Year 3 students have been working hard to prepare for this very special moment

in their lives, and we congratulate them and their teachers for all the work they have put into this preparation.

The children will receive the Sacrament at all Parish Masses on this weekend and I ask that you keep them in

your prayers as they take this next step in their Faith journey.

Confirmation: With the children in Year 3 receiving their First Communion this weekend, we now look

towards our Year 6 students who will make their Confirmation early next term on the weekend of 4/5 August.

There will be two Parent Meetings for Confirmation, one on Wednesday, 13th June at 9.30am in Kenna Hall

and a repeat of this meeting on Thursday, 14th June at 7.00pm in Kenna Hall. This is to give parents a choice

of meeting times depending on their circumstances. It is very important that all parents of Confirmation

Candidates attend one of these meetings.

Parish Mass Celebration: The McAuley School Community has been invited to assist with the Parish Mass

on Sunday, 17th June at St Joseph’s Church at 5.00pm. We will be responsible for providing the music and

helping with some of the different ministries throughout the Mass. A note will be going home next week

asking if you would be able to attend this Mass. This is for the purpose of giving students opportunities to

take on the various ministries. Unlike School masses, there are only a few ministries our students can perform

in a Parish Mass, so if you are able to attend could you please return the slip indicating this so I am able to

offer these to students who will be in attendance. Each time we support Parish Masses as a School

Community, have been beautiful and once again I encourage all families to consider attending this Mass.

Liturgies For This Term: Our next Whole School Celebration will be our First Communion Thanksgiving

Mass next Wednesday 7th June at 9.30am. This will be followed by a little party in Kenna Hall for all our

students who have received their First Communion. Parents and families are welcome to come to the Hall for

a ‘cuppa’ and join us for the ‘Cutting of the Cake’. We always look forward to having family and friends join

us at all our Masses and Liturgies.

Wishing you a great week ahead,

Robyn Petty

Model of Christ-Centred Learning Awards

For Term 2 we will award students for the green dimension of the model;

Insight and Meaning.

Congratulations to the following students who received awards from their

teachers in Week 4: Hudson Diduszko, Maggie Lawson, Mason Boney,

Hugh Franklyn, Ben Delaney, Josh Harris, Harry Devries, Zander

Hainsworth, Myia Gibson, Julia Loecker, Riya George, Ava Elmes, Heath

Vaughan, Arjun Reji, Milla Sampson, Juliyat Jojo, Claire, Giibson, Lilly

Hannelly, Maya Budd, Samantha Maguire & Evelyn Franklyn

Merit Awards

Sylvie Miller Lilly Davis Lincoln Hainsworth

Coco Portass Tyler Jackson Anei Akon

Ena Robinson Nicholas Curran Cooper Garnaut

Ethan Turner William Fardell Molly Wolf

Macy Howarth Aiden McGuiness Oliver Gersbach

Zara Purvis Cynthia Palmer Josh Newman

Vaughn Bieniek Eden Lyons Monique Vardanega

Xavier Sherwood Isaac Tavares Arlie Jeffery

Matilda Spicer Abel Tom Lynk Wright

Riley Buss Peter Scott-Robertson Ella Rogers

Levi Zinga Dane Domin Ruby Davison

Chloe Johns Thomas Cain Annabelle Griffiths

Emerson Allen Travis Wright Ryder Tilston

Jack Collins Bailey Gardiner Sarah Patterson

Ava Martyr Harry Robertson Leo Vaughan

Lydianna Meade Patrick Gray Noah Lyons

Akok Aluk Emily Brindley Cameron Crump

Zahli Bennett Bede Marriage Melissa Gil Merchan

Lucy Haydon Rachel Masling Alex O’Brien

Ryder Arden Euhanna Ramos Caitlyn Shields

Prue McAtamney Hayley Norris Ramsey Tilston

Spelling Bee Congratulations to the following students who have been awarded as class

finalists in the Spelling Bee for 2018.

Spelling Bee Finalists - Stage 2

Beau Jeffery Maggie Nunn Hayley Hunter

Sophie Hogben Jack Collins Caleb Phillips

Darcy Franklyn Billy Littlefield Archie Adamson

Jayden Jomon Jamie Sijo Annabel Dunn

Isabella Garnaut

Spelling Bee Finalists - Stage 3

Alex Morley Mia Sciuto Taj Jordan

Nicholas Rowland Darren Domin Luke Hogarth

Johnty French Freya Bieniek Angel Tom

Jack Judge Cooper Lawry Euhanna Ramos

Basketball Skills

Year 4 were lucky enough to enjoy basketball sessions over the first three weeks of term, during their sport time,

with basketball coach Grant Cole. They learnt a lot about basketball skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting and

played competitive yet fun games against each other. Year 4 definitely now have basketball fever!

Here are some photos of 4P during a session.

Anne Mulligan

Soccer Gala Day

Congratulations to all the students from Year 5 and Year 6 who participated in the Soccer Gala Day in Bathurst.

Great sportsmanship, fantastic goal shooting and wonderful teamwork resulted in everyone having a fantastic day.

Miss Colquhoun and Mrs Hughes were proud to support you throughout the day. Well done McAuley!

Tuckshop Roster

Tuckshop Roster—Commencing Monday 4th June to Friday 8th June 2018

Day 9.30am—11.30am 11.30am—2.00pm

Monday - -

Tuesday V. Page** (10.30am) A. Turner

Wednesday - M. Gersbach

Thursday - H. Rutherford

Friday - Pupil Free Day -

Tuckshop Ph: 6362 0942 ^^when available ** 1 hr only

Happy Birthday to the following

students who have birthdays this week:

Jaya Burcher Lincoln Hainsworth Austin Brooking

Ryder Arden Euhanna Ramos

McAuley Supporter Caps!

A reminder that order forms for our caps, as seen

modeled by two of our teaching staff, were sent

home last week,

Orders will be taken until Thursday 7th June

2018.

Caps are available in Gray (as seen) and also

Navy Blue.

Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary

School

90 Hill Street,

ORANGE NSW 2800

Telephone: (02) 6361 3344

Email: mcauleyorange@bth.catholic.edu.au

Web: www.mcauleyorange.catholic.edu.au

Interesting Fact of the Week

There are more pyramids in one small

section of the northern Sudanese

desert than there are in the whole of

Egypt.

Mass Times

St Mary’s Church - Saturday 6:00pm

- Sunday 9:30am

St Joseph’s Church - Sunday 8:00am

- Sunday 5:00pm

Friday 1st June

Kindergarten Enrolments Close

Saturday 2nd June and Sunday 3rd June

First Communion Weekend

Thursday 7th June

First Communion Thanksgiving Mass @ 9.30am

Friday 8th June

Pupil Free Day

Monday 11th June

Queens Birthday Long Weekend

Wednesday 13th June

Confirmation Meeting - Kenna Hall @ 9.30am

Thursday 14th June

Confirmation Meeting - Kenna Hall @ 7.00pm

Please note: 6H Assembly has now been changed

to early term 3.