No. 15.2015

Thursday 10th September

"Friends forever,

learning together"

Immaculate Heart of Mary School

Newsletter

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DIVISION ATHETICS RESULTS

Well done to the 16 St Mary’s Students who participated at the Division Athletics Carnival on Tuesday 8th October. In near freezing conditions the students tried their best to do themselves and our school very proud. We have some great athletic talent in our school. It is an awesome achievement to get to this level. The following students have performed particularly well and will now go on to compete in the Regional Athletics next term. Well done St Mary’s!

Sam – 1st 1500m, 3rd 800m

Kristen – 3rd 200m

Elly – 1st Triple Jump

Isabel – 2nd Triple Jump

Tylah – 1st 800m

Jorja – 3rd Triple Jump

Miles – 2nd 1500m

9/10 Girls 4x100m relay – 1st (Elly, Tylah, Isabel,

Kristen)

Congratulations to all our competitors

On Thurs 6th August our year 5 & 6 students

competed in the Western Valley Primary Schools

Sports Associa�on Basketball tournament. Our boys

team was successful, coming first and went on to

compete at Regional Level a few weeks later.

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Immaculate Heart of Mary School Newsletter 10.09.2015

Building update

The trees have been removed and tenders for the project close next week. During the building program the architect has advised that our car park will have a reduced capacity.

An information meeting will be held on September 16th at 5.00pm. At this meeting we provide:

♦ an over view of the building plans

♦ details regarding changes to our car parking facilities

♦ details of the security fencing that will be erected around the building site

♦ a timeline of the project

September 16th 4.00pm - Tenders close

September 16th 5.00pm – Parent meeting, all welcome

September 18th – Security fencing erected

October 5th – Car parking reduced. Allow extra time to get into the car park

November – Building begins

September 2016 – Anticipated completion date

October 2016 – Classes move into the new learning areas.

We will keep you informed of this exciting project as information comes to hand.

Safety

As we move towards the final week of term we encourage everyone in our community to take extra care with their safety both in and around school. Think safe, play safe, work safe!

Showing appreciation

Everyone wants to feel appreciated. For many, appreciation is just saying thank you. But appreciation only begins with saying thanks. At St Mary's we encourage and model showing appreciation. Join us as we seek to build a positive learning community where each person is appreciated for the unique gifts they bring to our community.

Respectful Behaviour

There have been a number of instances recently of adults coming into our community and yelling and abusing staff. This is bullying behaviour and is not acceptable. Please be respectful of others in our community.

Thank you

As we come to the end of another Term I take this opportunity to thank you everyone for their contribution to the smooth running of the school. To our wonderful teachers, aides, students and parents we could not possibly operate without you. Please cake over the break and enjoy your holidays.

Rod Hayes

Principal

Class Awards - Weeks 7 & 8

Prep/1B Sam Thomas

Prep/1TA Riley R Riley R

Gr 1/2 Miley & Shaylee Karina

Gr 2 Iren & Harrison Zara

Gr 3 Loreli Nicholas

Gr 4 Ethan Isabel

Gr 4/5 Emily Brylie

Gr 5/6 Jorja Amelia

BEING SAFE AWARD

Week 8 - Liam Gr 4, Dakota Gr 3, Gabriel P/1TA, Dus�n

P/1TA, Ethan P/1TA and Jack P/1B

Week 9 - Jax P/1TA, Chloe P/1B, Skyla P/1B and Zoe

P/1TA

Father’s Day Raffle - Winners 1st Malaya gr 1/2

2nd Lovison family

3rd Sue Carrigy

4th Peter Bartlet

5th Bree gr 4/5

6th Remi gr 3

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Immaculate Heart of Mary School Newsletter 10.09.2015

Prayer for Performers

O God of creation bless those who are brave enough to perform in eisteddfods. Who by sharing their gifts in speaking, percussion and singing make the world a more joyful and beautiful realm. Through their labors they teach us to see more clearly the truth around us. In their inspiration they call forth wonder and awe in our own living. Bless all who are created in your image.

O God of creation please bless our teachers and parents who patiently helped to prepare us. Pour your Spirit upon them and calm their weary nerves. We pray that their hearts may sing in the memory of our performances and their works be fulfilling.

Alleluia and Amen.

Latrobe Valley Eisteddfod Results

Bible Reading Solo Year 4, Section 601.1

1st Macy

2nd Jade

3rd Richie

HC Jessica

Bible Reading Solo Year 4, Section 601.2

1st Lara

2nd Daniel;

3rd Jack

HC Katelynn, Emily & Jasmijn

Bible Reading Solo Year 4, Section 601.3

1st Miles

2nd Mathew J

3rd Matthew R

Prepared Reading Solo Year 5, Section 605.1

2nd Joshua

3rd Ashlyn

HC Riley

Prepared Reading Solo Year 5, Section 605.2

1st Bethany

2nd Levi

3rd Brylie

HC Ashley & Ayden

Prepared Reading Solo Year 6

1st Jerri

2nd Amelia

3rd Jamie

HC Sammy & Marissa

Group Speaking Year 3 to 6

1st

Percussion Band, Year 2

1st

Percussion Band, Year 3 to 6

2nd

Primary School Choir

1st

Congratulations and great work to all who participated.

Year 3 Group Speaking at the Latrobe Valley Eisteddfod

Year 2 Percussion Band at the Latrobe Valley Eisteddfod

Some of our Year 4 students who did a Bible

Reading at the Eisteddfod

Some of our Year 5 students who did a Prepared

Reading at the Eisteddfod

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Immaculate Heart of Mary School Newsletter 10.09.2015

We congratulate our candidates on being Confirmed by Fr Harry Dyer OMI on August 16th.

The families came together with the parish community and celebrated with a lovely morning tea after Mass.

As part of our Sacrament Program, our Grade 6 students will be participating in a service program in Term 4. We will be visiting the residents of Narracan Gardens and joining in friendly conversation, games and morning tea.

Bendigo Bank ‘Switch to Save’ campaign

Remember to send in your registration form to take advantage of this offer. You can place them in the box near the office or take them to the Bendigo Bank Moe.

Mood Meter Program

Four week online parenting course presented by Michael Grose, Parentingideas Club. Starts 11th September. Register online at: http://www.parentingideas.com.au/Info/Membership

POSITION VACANT - UNIFORM SHOP

If you would like to help in a co-ordinating role in the Uniform Shop, please either see Tanya or Olga in the uniform shop or you can leave your name with the class teacher or at the office.

The Parents & Friends Committee sincerely thank Tanya Fleming for her support in running the school uniform shop. Without Tanya's efforts, we would not have this facility. The school now needs your help so that the uniform shop can remain open.

During English the children in grade 4/5 were learning

about procedural wri�ng. They got to make their

own pizzas then write the procedure used.

Emily has wri8en a procedure for making pizzas that

you can try at home, a8ached to the newsle8er

Dylan and Lachlan

with their dad Rob

and their wonderful

Father's Day cards

that they shared a;er

the Liturgy last Friday. Emily sharing her lovely

Father's Day card with

her dad Denis, both

excited that the Hawks

may win their third

consecu�ve flag.

More SportMore SportMore SportMore Sport

Our Volleystar team at the Western Valley Primary

Schools Sports Winter program, South Street Primary

School, at the end of Term 2. While they were

unsuccessful on the day, they had lots of fun, which is

the most important thing.

SEPT Fri 11th Get Active Wellbeing Day - Sports Dress up & Bring a basket for the Fete.

NO CANTEEN TODAY

Mon 14th Soiree 9.00am in Multipurpose room. Grade Prep to 2

14th to 16th Grade 5/6 Camp - Forest Edge

Fri 18th Last Day Term 3, 1.00pm finish

OCT Mon 5th First Day Term 4

Tues 6 P&F meeting, 7.00pm

Thurs 8th Kanga Cricket Carnival - Year 5 & 6

Sat 10th Parish Ball - Moe RSL

Sun 25th School Fete

NOV Sun 1st 60th Anniversary Mass - 10.30am

Mon 2nd School Closure - Report writing day

Tues 3rd School Closure - Melbourne Cup Public Holiday

Thurs 19th School Concert 5pm and 7pm

Diary Dates

Community Events - Located in the corridor near the office.

• Changing Seasons Gifts - “Disney Day” 25th September 10.00am to 2.00pm. Moore st Moe & Victoria st Warragul. Dress as your favorite Disney character. Prizes, kids activities, games, Disney treats & discounts on Disney merchandise.

• Relay for Life - MisPrints Fundraising (more info to come)

• Newborough Bulldogs Cricket Club - Junior registration night, Thursday 10th Sept 5.00pm

• Moe Little Athletics - Come and Try/Registration Saturday Oct 3rd 8.45am. Season starts Oct 10th

• Newborough Yallourn Soccer Club - Miniroo Soccer Program. Starting Tuesday 6th October 5.00pm. 5 years & up. Free. Burrage Reserve, John Field Drive Newborough

• Latrobe City - School Holiday Program

• OHS Care 4 Kids - September school holiday program

• Spark - School Holiday Program

• The Latrobe Valley Philatelic Society - Stamp & Coin Fair, Sat 17th October, Traralgon 9.00am to 3.00pm

• Music lessons - Violin, Viola, Cello, Acoustic Guitar, Recorder, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone & Trumpet

• Back to the 60’s - Charity Dance. Featuring “The Drifters” November 7th at Kernot Hall, Morwell

Alter Serving Roster:

Sun 13th Sep Jerri, Lani & Sophia Sun 20th Sep Amelia, Jazmyn & Isabella

Sun 27th Sep Samantha, Imogen & Jade Sun 4th Oct Alana, Abby & Emily

Sun 11th Oct Jorja, Kyle & Matthew Sun 18th Oct Cooper, Brendan & Katelynn

IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY SCHOOL PO Box 281 Newborough 50 Monash Road Newborough Phone: 5127 2342 Fax: 5126 1334 Email: principal@stmnewbor.catholic.edu.au Web: www.stmnewbor.catholic.edu.au

PARISHES IN PARTNERSHIP

St Mary’s Church, Newborough and St. Kieran’s Church, Moe Contact: 5127 1057

Weekend Mass Times: St Brigid’s Yallourn North Saturday 5.00pm St Mary’s Newborough Sunday 9.00 am St Kieran’s Moe Saturday 6.30pm, Sunday 10.30am

Website: www.stmnewbor.catholic.edu.au School App: Search Immaculate Heart of Mary

"Friends forever,

learning together"