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ST PAUL’S PRIMARY SCHOOL, MT LAWLEY - FROM DARKNESS INTO LIGHT - 1 NEWSLETTER TERM 4 WEEK 8 1 DECEMBER 2016 PRINCIPAL’S PERSPECTIVE Dear Members of St Paul’s School Community Reconciliation We are very grateful to Father Tim, Fr Manoel and Fr David for giving of their time this week to offer the children in Years 3-6 the Sacrament of Reconciliation, in preparation for Christmas. I hope the children experienced a sense of peace from this healing sacrament. Kindy Concert Today, the Kindy class held their end of year concert and morning tea. The children love performing for their parents and we were very impressed with how far they have come since the start of the year. Thank you to Mac Callisto and the Kindy Education Assistants, Mary Kerrigan, Connie Mezzatesta and Rebecca Glynn for giving the children such a happy and productive year. Year 6 Graduation Mass, Awards Ceremony and Dinner Dance We are all looking forward to the Year 6 Graduation Mass, Awards Ceremony and Dinner Dance this Friday, commencing at 6.30pm in the church. The Year 6 students have completed a series of social dancing lessons with Kaye Gilkison in readiness for this exciting event. Thank you to Penny Gazia, Leah Lee and all the Year 5 parents who are organising the dinner for the Year 6 students and their parents. We are very proud of our Year 6 leaders and will be sad to see them go at the end of the year. We wish them every success in secondary school and will follow their progress with interest. Pre Kindy (3 Year Olds) Orientation Session This week, the 2017 Pre Kindy class participated in a very successful orientation session with the Pre Kindy team, Liz Scagliarini and Rebecca Glynn. The children had a wonderful time! 2016 Pre Kindy Christmas Celebration The 2016 Pre Kindy class will be holding their end of year celebration next Monday 5 December from 10.30-11.30 in the Kindy room. The children will participate in activities followed by morning tea with the parents. We thank Michelle Sims and Rebecca Glynn for organising this event. End of Year Concert The students from Pre Primary to Year 6 are excitedly practising for the concert next Wednesday 7 December at 6.00pm. To ensure that the evening runs smoothly, we are asking the children to assemble in their classrooms beforehand. Parking will be a challenge and we would ask as many people as possible to park at the church and walk to the school. We need to be thoughtful of the neighbours on these occasions and avoid parking across driveways or on verges. Thanksgiving Mass Next Thursday, 8 December at 9.15am, the children from Pre Primary to Year 6 will be celebrating the end of year Thanksgiving Mass at St Paul’s Church. At the Mass, we will give thanks for the year and farewell outgoing staff, students and departing families. All members of St Paul’s community are warmly invited to attend our last gathering in prayer together. St Paul’s Primary School is committed to Christ-centred education, inspired by the vision of the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions and the teachings of St Paul, empow- ering us to seek the truth and grow in knowledge from darkness into the light of Christ. OUR VISION STATEMENT REFLECTION Graduating Students Prayer Father, we thank you for these graduating students. We pray that you will give them direction, purpose, and perseverance as they enter the next phase of their lives. Give them clearness of mind to move forward into the plans and purposes that You have for them. May these young people gain wisdom from You and have discernment for proper behaviour. Raise up Christian mentors for these graduates so they have someone who holds them accountable for their actions. We pray that they will rise above ungodly behaviours and have the boldness to stand up for what is right wherever they work, study, or socialise. Give them wisdom to spend their time and money wisely. Grant them success for their efforts at every turn and guide their feet to follow Your ways. May they be eager to do good and not evil all the days of their lives. Use them in mighty ways, Dear Father. In Jesus name, Amen.

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NEWSLETTER TERM 4 WEEK 8 1 DECEMBER 2016

PRINCIPAL’S PERSPECTIVE

Dear Members of St Paul’s School Community Reconciliation We are very grateful to Father Tim, Fr Manoel and Fr David for giving of their time this week to offer the children in Years 3-6 the Sacrament of Reconciliation, in preparation for Christmas. I hope the children experienced a sense of peace from this healing sacrament.

Kindy Concert Today, the Kindy class held their end of year concert and morning tea. The children love performing for their parents and we were very impressed with how far they have come since the start of the year. Thank you to Mac Callisto and the Kindy Education Assistants, Mary Kerrigan, Connie Mezzatesta and Rebecca Glynn for giving the children such a happy and productive year.

Year 6 Graduation Mass, Awards Ceremony and Dinner Dance We are all looking forward to the Year 6 Graduation Mass, Awards Ceremony and Dinner Dance this Friday, commencing at 6.30pm in the church. The Year 6 students have completed a series of social dancing lessons with Kaye Gilkison in readiness for this exciting event. Thank you to Penny Gazia, Leah Lee and all the Year 5 parents who are organising the dinner for the Year 6 students and their parents. We are very proud of our Year 6 leaders and will be sad to see them go at the end of the year. We wish them every success in secondary school and will follow their progress with interest.

Pre Kindy (3 Year Olds) Orientation Session This week, the 2017 Pre Kindy class participated in a very successful orientation session with the Pre Kindy team, Liz Scagliarini and Rebecca Glynn. The children had a wonderful time!

2016 Pre Kindy Christmas Celebration The 2016 Pre Kindy class will be holding their end of year celebration next Monday 5 December from 10.30-11.30 in the Kindy room. The children will participate in activities followed by morning tea with the parents. We thank Michelle Sims and Rebecca Glynn for organising this event.

End of Year Concert The students from Pre Primary to Year 6 are excitedly practising for the concert next Wednesday 7 December at 6.00pm. To ensure that the evening runs smoothly, we are asking the children to assemble in their classrooms beforehand. Parking will be a challenge and we would ask as many people as possible to park at the church and walk to the school. We need to be thoughtful of the neighbours on these occasions and avoid parking across driveways or on verges.

Thanksgiving Mass Next Thursday, 8 December at 9.15am, the children from Pre Primary to Year 6 will be celebrating the end of year Thanksgiving Mass at St Paul’s Church. At the Mass, we will give thanks for the year and farewell outgoing staff, students and departing families. All members of St Paul’s community are warmly invited to attend our last gathering in prayer together.

St Paul’s Primary School is committed to Christ-centred education, inspired by the vision of the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions and the teachings of St Paul, empow-ering us to seek the truth and grow in knowledge from darkness into the light of Christ.

OUR VISION STATEMENT

REFLECTION

Graduating Students Prayer

Father, we thank you for

these graduating students. We pray that

you will give them direction, purpose, and perseverance as they

enter the next phase of their lives. Give them

clearness of mind to move forward into the plans and purposes that You

have for them. May these young people gain

wisdom from You and have discernment for

proper behaviour. Raise up Christian mentors for these graduates so they have someone who holds

them accountable for their actions. We pray

that they will rise above ungodly behaviours and

have the boldness to stand up for what is right wherever they work,

study, or socialise. Give them wisdom to spend their time and money

wisely. Grant them success for their efforts at

every turn and guide their feet to follow Your ways. May they be eager to do good and not evil all

the days of their lives. Use them in mighty

ways, Dear Father. In Jesus name, Amen.

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PRINCIPAL’S PERSPECTIVE Cont………..

Farewell At the end of this year, we will be saying farewell to the following valued staff members: Michelle Sims: We are very sad to announce that Michelle Sims, who has been our Pre Kindy

teacher and was going to take on the role as Kindy teacher in 2017, will be leaving us at the end of this year. Due to her husbands work commitments, Michelle’s family may be relocating to Victoria. We thank Michelle for her wonderful contribution to St Paul’s in our early childhood centre.

Helen Mason: After many years of dedicated service, our beloved Pre Primary teacher Helen Mason has decided to retire and devote her attention to her family. Thankfully, Helen has softened the blow for us by promising to continue on at St Paul’s as a relief teacher.

Melissa Townsend: Our wonderful Education Assistant, Melissa, will also be leaving us, as her family is returning to their home in Queensland. We have all grown to love Melissa in her capacity as a staff member and as a parent at St Paul’s, and will miss the whole family.

Catherine Nguyen: Last year Catherine took a year’s secondment at Catholic Education WA as a member of their Catechist Team. The role has since become substantive, and Catherine has decided to stay on at CEWA. We thank Catherine for her valuable contribution to St Paul’s.

We will miss all these staff members and thank them for the wonderful contribution they have made to the school. I’m sure you will join me in wishing them all the best for the future.

Staff for 2017 I would like to acknowledge the wonderful staff at St Paul’s for their dedication and hard work in 2016 They are to be commended on their commitment to providing a quality Catholic education for our students. As outlined at the AGM last week, the proposed staffing for 2017 is as follows:

PROPOSED STAFFING FOR 2017

Principal: Joanna Noonan Assistant Principal: Mac Callisto Assistant Principal: Jesse Yock Admin Assistant: Maureen Quin Bursar: Virginia Thomas Pre Kindy Teacher: Liz Scagliarini Pre Kindy Assistant: Rebecca Glynn Kindy Teacher: Jerelyn Tierney Kindy Assistants: Mary Kerrigan & Jeanette Casey Pre Primary Teacher: Nyssa Smith Pre Primary Assistant: Helen Chatzimichail & Rebecca Glynn Year 1 Teacher: Christina Connolly Year 1 Assistant: Christina Miller Year 2 Teacher: Irene Pangestu Year 2 Assistant Morena Bonotto Year 3 Teacher: Mac Callisto (4 days) & Sonia Todaro (1day) Year 3 Assistant: Connie Mezzatesta Year 4 Teacher: Mark Fitzpatrick Year 5 Teachers: Natasha Flexman Year 6 Teachers: Jesse Yock (4 days) & Julia Waller (1 day) Library: Shelley Antoni Science: Julia Waller Physical Education: Loretta Kerse Music: Nick Dabbs Support Teacher: Sonia Todaro Reading Recovery: Donna Robins Extension: Julia Waller Italian: Italo-Australian Society

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PRINCIPAL’S PERSPECTIVE Cont………..

New Staff in 2017 Liz Scagliarini (Pre Kindy): I am delighted to announce that Liz Scagliarini will be our Pre Kindy

teacher for 2017. Liz is a very experienced early childhood teacher at Padbury Catholic Primary School, with a passion for play-based education, and she comes to us very highly recommended.

Nyssa Smith (Pre Primary): Nyssa comes to us from the Quintilian School. Nyssa has an interesting background, as she is actually a qualified veterinarian and should really be referred to as “Doctor” Nyssa Smith! I’m sure her love of animals will feature in some way in the Pre Primary class.

Jerelyn Tierney (Kindy): Jerelyn very capably took over as the Year 1 teacher during Semester 2 to cover Chiara Duffy’s Maternity Leave. We are pleased to announce that Jerelyn will continue teaching at St Paul’s in 2017 as the Kindergarten teacher.

Important Dates to Remember The last day of the 2016 school year for the students is Friday 9 December, ending at the normal time of the day. The staff will be working on at school until the following Friday, 16 December. The end of year reports will be available online after 4pm on Friday 9 December, the last day of the year for the students. If necessary, please contact the teacher to discuss your child’s report the following week. 2017 Dates Pre Primary to Year 6 will commence on Wednesday 1 February 2017 Pre Kindy children (who have already turned 3) will commence on Friday 3 February. The 4 Year Old Kindy children will have a staggered start for the first week of the year. The class has

been divided into two groups (Kindy parents have received a letter outlining this) and the starting dates will be:

Wednesday 1 February: Group 1 Thursday 2 February: Group 2 Tuesday 6 February: the whole class will attend Kindy together.

I hope to see you at the Parish/School Mass, hosted by the Pre Primary class this Sunday at 9.30am! Let’s enjoy the last week of school together!

Joanna Noonan PRINCIPAL

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WEEK AT A GLANCE

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Happy birthday to the following students who celebrate their birthday this week :

Sienna Dowling Kieran Robinson Ben Corney Meghann Townsend Darcy Jordan Finian Jordan Liam Sack

UPCOMING EVENTS

Friday 2 December Year 6 Graduation Mass 6.30pm Sunday 4 December Parish/School Mass 9.30am Pre Primary Leading Monday 5 December Prayer Assembly 8.45am Year 6 Tuesday 6 December No Class Prayer Wednesday 7 December End of Year Christmas Concert 6.00pm School Grounds Thursday 8 December Thanksgiving Whole School Mass 9.15am (Year 4) PP-Year 6

ST VINCENT DE PAUL CHRISTMAS APPEAL 2016

A big thank you to all our St Paul’s Community on your generous contributions to the St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal. What a tremendous effort! On Monday we had the pleasure of handing over these baskets to Mr Peter Quinn who coordinates the area of Mount Lawley and North Perth. Mr Quinn spoke to the children and told them how these baskets would go to very needy families in our community. Sadly the number of families is increasing yearly. We pray that our dear Lord will comfort those in need and help them overcome these difficult times.

PARISH/SCHOOL MASS We thank Helen Mason, Melissa Townsend and Jeanette Casey for preparing the Pre Primary children for the Parish/School Mass this Sunday 4 December. We hope that many of you will make an effort to attend our final Parish/School Mass for this year. Mass will commence at 9.30am and will conclude with a morning tea that will be provided by our lovely Pre Primary parents. 2ND SUNDAYOF ADVENT

As the journey of Advent continues and we prepare to celebrate the nativity of Christ, John the Baptists’ call to conversion’ sounds out in our communities. It is a pressing invitation to open our hearts and to welcome the Son of God Who comes among us to make divine judgement manifest. Mac Callisto ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS

DECEMBER

Fri 2 Assembly Yr 3

Graduation Mass,

Awards & Dinner

6:30pm

Mon 5 Prayer Assembly Yr 6

Pre Kindy Christmas

Celebration

Tue 6 No Class Prayer

Wed 7 End of Year Concert

6pm

Thur 8 End of Year Whole

School Thanksgiving

Mass (PP-6) 9:15am

Fri 9 END OF TERM

Reports online at 4pm

MERIT AWARDS

YR 1 Chloe Langley

Izabella Kodituwakku

Bridget Barbaro

Adrian Faraone

YR 2 Jessica Ryan

Charlotte Loader

YR 3 Charlie Hampson

Zachariah Dechan

Cassidy Johnson

YR 4 Marysia Crisafio

Eve Chatzimichael

YR 5 Emily Cirillo

Milena Kim

Marcus Chiem

YR 6 Juliette Trestrail

Sienna Mannion

Kizito Mutoya

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SCHOOL NEWS

ST PAUL’S DADS PICNIC IN THE PARK

The Fathers and Father Figures of St Paul’s, along with their children, came together on Saturday afternoon to share in their first community event – Picnic in the Park. Held at Yokine Adventure Playground it was the first of many community events where dads and kids can spend time together doing different activities. Thank you to the St Paul’s Dad’s Group, and especially Dane O’Callaghan, for organising this memorable event.

CALLING ALL FATHERS & FATHER FIGURES OF ST PAULS

I think we’d all agree that the St Paul’s Dads Group has had a successful inaugural year. Looking to build on this, the Committee are meeting in early December to appoint roles and discuss next year’s events. If you’d like to be involved in the Committee, please contact [email protected]

Jesse Yock

Assistant Principal

SEQTA REPORTING SEMESTER 2 2016

This semester we will again be using SEQTA to produce our end of year reports.

An extra component of this system is known as SEQTA ENGAGE. This is an online parent portal, which is able to provide you with your child’s past and present reports.

SEQTA ENGAGE will allow the school to provide your child’s report through paperless means. Parents were previously sent an email to provision their individual account (last semester). Once you log in with your chosen login details you will see a menu on the left hand side. The Reports label is the way you can access your child’s semester report. Reports will be made available on line for you to see on any electronic device and print if you wish. Your child’s Semester 2 report will be available from Friday 9 December, 2016.

The school web link to access SEQTA ENGAGE is:

https://stpaulsmtl.coneqt-p.cathednet.wa.edu.au/

Your login details will be the same as Semester One. These are chosen by parents and not provided by the school. As such we cannot tell parents what their login details are. If you have forgotten your login details or cannot access the online portal please email Jesse Yock (contact details below) and we will reset your account. Please note that parents who are unable to access their child’s report using an electronic device may request a paper copy from the school office.

All SEQTA related enquiries should be directed to Jesse Yock at [email protected]

Should parents wish to see their child’s class teacher about their Semester 2 report you are welcome to contact the

teacher directly via email to make an appropriate time. Teachers are available for interviews on Monday 12

December between the hours of 9:00am and 3:00pm.

Reports for students who are leaving St Paul’s at the end of this year (even if their siblings remain)

will only be accessible online until Tuesday 13 December. After this time these reports will be

deleted from the system. St Paul’s staff will be available to assist with any issues you may have

until Thursday 15 December. After this date, please do not contact Catholic Education WA (CEWA)

to resolve such issues as they will be unable to assist you.

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PE NEWS

SURFING PROGRAM

This is our second last lesson for the surfing program for 2016. We are looking forward to the program continuing in Term 4 of 2017.

SPRING NETBALL COMPETITION

Our last netball game was last week. Thank you again to all the umpires, coaches and managers for making the season possible. We are hoping to see the netball teams continue into 2017 at Balcatta Seamer Sports.

FITNESS ASSESSMENTS

We are all being tested on our fitness. We will send home the results. Next year we will try to better these results.

Loretta Kerse

PE SPECIALIST

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SCHOOL NEWS

ZERO WASTE LUNCH CHALLENGE

Every Tuesday our Year 6 leaders encourage the younger students to be healthier in their food choices and reduce their waste as part of the Zero Waste lunch initiative at St Paul’s. This includes collecting the food scraps and rubbish in buckets and handing out stickers to our Zero Heroes. We look forward to continuing this new sustainability initiative into the future.

SWIMMING LESSONS

The students in Years 1-6 enjoyed their swimming lessons last week. Thank you to the teachers and the

education assistants for making this event run as smoothly as possible.

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SCHOOL NEWS

PRE-PRIMARY – “’80’S Disco Dudes”

* Fluoro or bright coloured trousers/shorts/skirt

* White t-shirt

* Tie provided by Mrs Voysey (Edu-dance teacher)

YEAR 1 – “Wreck It Ralph”

* School shorts

* Red t-shirt

* Handkerchief

YEAR 2 – “Ghost Busting Turtles”

* School shorts

* Green t-shirt

* Ghostbuster “no go” picture stuck on front of shirt (provided by Edu-dance teacher on the night)

YEAR 3 – “Emoji”

* School shorts

* Any bright coloured shirt (except yellow) - Emoji face stuck on front of shirt (provided by Edu-dance teacher on the night)

* Crazy/teased hair

YEAR 4 – “Welcome to Planet Earth”

* Black pants (dark blue pants may be worn if black not available)

* Faction t-shirts

* Face paint (to be done by Edu-dance teacher on the night)

* Girls to wear hair in one ponytail high on top if possible

YEAR 5/6 –“Invitation to Chill and Dance”

* White-T shirt- dark longish /track pants rolled up to the knee, ¾ pants or leggings.

* Coloured long stripy socks

* Girls tie hair up high (either pony tail or pigtails) and tease to look wild

* Boys can spike/tease hair

All Students must wear sneakers/runners

EDU-DANCE CONCERT COSTUME LIST 2016

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2017 MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS

Applications are invited from the parents of any interested students in Years 3 or 4 (2017) who would like to learn either the flute or clarinet for the 2017 academic year. Four full scholarships to learn either instrument (2 flute, 2 clarinet) are being offered. Please see below the application form or ask Mrs Quin in the office or contact Mr Dabbs for any further information. Mr. Nick Dabbs MUSIC SPECIALIST [email protected]

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P & F NEWS

Dad’s Group Play in the Park

Thank you very much to all the Dads and children that came along to play in the park and have a BBQ dinner at Yokine Reserve on Saturday, 26 November 2016. Great fun was had by all. Thank you so much to Dane O’Callaghan and the rest of the Champion Dads for organising this event. More St Paul’s Dads events are being planned for 2017, and we can’t wait to see what the Dads come up with next year.

School’s Out - End of Year Wind Up

On the last day of school for the year, which is Friday, 9 December 2016, all children and their families (including younger and older siblings) are warmly invited to come along to the Beach House from 5:30pm until 8pm to relax, have fun and celebrate the end of the school year. The Beach House will be open exclusively to our St Paul’s community for the evening and the cost of entry is $10 per child. Some food and beverage packs can be pre-ordered. You can pre-order a pack:

chicken/tuna/California roll sushi, juice or water and fruit; or

a sausage sizzle, juice or water and fruit,

at a cost of $10 per pack.

The café will also be open all evening and its full menu will be available.

Please come along and celebrate the end of the school year with us. We would love to see as

many parents and children there as possible. Let’s have some fun, now that all the homework and

tests are done.

Juliet Bruining P&F President NEXT WEEK’S LUNCH ORDER ROSTER:

MONDAY 5: Geraldine Hall WEDNESDAY 7: Mel Sack FRIDAY 9: Lina Coletti

PARISH NEWS

ST PAUL’S PARISH ALTAR SERVER ROSTER 3 & 4 December 2016

6pm Mass 8am Mass 9:30am Mass

A Munro O Fuller E Cirillo

N Panton/E Chatzimichail S Fuller A Sack

J Hehir R Parker

Early in 2017, Mercedes College will commence interviewing Year Five students who are due to start Year Seven in 2019. If you are considering enrolling your daughter at Mercedes and have not yet requested an information pack, please contact Mrs Julie Lamb on 9323 1340 as soon as possible. Further information about enrolments is available on our website, www.mercedes.wa.edu.au.

REMINDER

St Paul’s is a Nut Aware School, any food that is made or brought to school must be nut free.

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AFTER SCHOOL CARE

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ST PAUL’S PRIMARY SCHOOL, MOUNT LAWLEY

ENROL NOW FOR AFTER SCHOOL CARE

Enrolling is quick and easy! Simply enrol and set up your account online at extend.com.au Please note – all children must be enrolled before attending. OPERATING HOURS AND FEES: Commencing Term 1 2017 After School Care: 2.45pm – 6.00pm $26.00 permanent, $30.00 casual *YOU PAY BETWEEN: $7.15 - $13.00 for a permanent booking Emergency on-the-day bookings incur an additional $5 fee, which is no more than $2.50 after fee relief. *Child Care Benefits and the non-income tested 50% Child Care Rebate of up to $7500 apply for eligible families. Fees are per child per session. FEE RELIEF – THE FACTS Fact 1: The Child Care Rebate (CCR) is NOT income tested! We encourage you to apply! Fact 2: 50% is the minimum reduction you may receive in your fees. Further benefits may apply to you. Read further information and estimate your out of pocket expense at extend.com.au QUESTIONS? Check out the FAQs on our website which contains useful information for new parents. PARENT PORTAL: extend.com.au

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St Paul’s Primary School Parent Calendar

Term Four 2016

Mission Focus – ST VINCENT DE PAUL CHRISTMAS APPEAL

Wk Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat/ Sun

1 OCT

Month of October (Rosary)

10 Pupil Free Day Staff PD

11 Students commence Prayer Assembly - Yr 2 No Class Prayer Y6 Ballroom Dancing

12 EDUDANCE Y5/6 Surfing Program

13 Saint Therese of the Child Jesus Whole School Opening Mass 9.15am (PP-Y6) Yr 5

14 P & F Meeting 9am

15/16

2 Month of October (Rosary)

17 Prayer Assembly - Yr 1 (Pray the Rosary)

18 Class Prayer 9:00 Yr 5 Sci-Tech Challenge Day Y5/6 Y6 Ballroom Dancing

19 EDUDANCE Y5/6 Surfing Program

20 Mass 9:15am (Y4-6) Yr 4 St Luke Parent / Candidate Reconcilia-tion Workshop 6:30pm Barbier Hall

21 Assembly – Year 2

22/23

3 Month of October (Rosary)

24 Prayer Assembly - Yr 5 (Pray the Rosary)

25 Class Prayer 9:00 Yr 4 Y6 Ballroom Dancing Board Meeting 6:30pm

26 EDUDANCE Y5/6 Surfing Program

27 Mass 9:15am (Y4-6) Yr 6 Sts Simon & Jude Parent Reconciliation Meeting 6:30pm Church

28 29/30

4 NOV

31 Prayer Assembly - Yr 6

1 ALL SAINTS DAY Melbourne Cup Day Y6 Ballroom Dancing Class Prayer 9:00 Yr 3

2 ALL SOULS DAY EDUDANCE Y5/6 Surfing Program

3 Saint Martin De Porres Mass 9:15am (Y4-6) Yr 5

4 Assembly – Year 1

5/6 Parish/School Mass 9.30am All classes

5 7 Prayer Assembly - Yr 3

8 Class Prayer 9:00 Yr 2 Y6 Ballroom Dancing

9 Cyber Safety Parent Workshop 6-7pm EDUDANCE Y5/6 Surfing Program

10 St Leo the Great Mass 9:15am (Y4-6) Yr 4 Kindy 2017 Parent Information Night 6:30pm

11 Remembrance Day Prayer Liturgy 10:40am Yr 6 P & F Meeting 9am

12/13

6 14 Prayer Assembly - Yr 4

15 Reconciliation Retreat No Class Prayer Y6 Ballroom Dancing Kindy 2017 Orientation 10.00-11.00

16 EDUDANCE Y5/6 Surfing Program

17 Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Mass 9:15am (Y4-6) Yr 5 First Reconciliation Liturgy 6:30pm St Paul’s Church

18 Assembly – Year 4

19/20

7 SWIM WEEK

21 Swimming Prayer Assembly - Yr 2 Pre-Kindy 2017 Parent Information Night 6.30pm

22 Swimming Class Prayer 9:00 PP AGM 6:30pm Barbier Hall

23 Swimming PP Orientation 10-11am (students only) EDUDANCE Y5/6 Surfing Program

24 Swimming No Mass

25 Swimming Parent Helpers’ Morning Tea 9am

26/27 Ist Sunday of Advent

8 NOV/ DEC

28 Prayer Assembly - Yr 1 Pre Kindy 2017 Orientation 9:30-10:30

29 No Class Prayer COMMUNAL RECONCILIATION (YR 3-6) 9.15am 2pm Yr 5 Mother/Daughter workshop

30 EDUDANCE Y5/6 Surfing Program

1 NO MASS Kindy Christmas Concert 10am

2 Assembly – Year 3 Graduation Mass, Awards & Dinner Dance 6:30pm

3/4 Parish/School Mass 9.30am PP

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5 Prayer Assembly – Yr 6 Pre-Kindy Christmas Celebration

6 No Class Prayer

7 EDUDANCE Y5/6 Surfing Program End of Year Concert 6:00pm

8 Immaculate Conception Thanksgiving Whole School Mass (PP-Y6) Yr 4 9:15am

9 End of Term REPORTS GO ONLINE 4pm

10/11

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