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“Let the Children Come to Me” Matthew 19:13-15

Ss Peter & Paul’s Catholic Primary School 16 Beverley Street, Doncaster East , 3109 Tel: (03) 9842 2056 Fax: (03) 9842 1125

Email: [email protected] Website: www.sppdcstr.catholic.edu.au

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CALENDAR DATES

ASSEMBLY PRESENTATION FRIDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER

ROOM 14

RU OK DAY THURSDAY 13 SEPTEMBER

Staying connected and having meaningful conversations is

something we can all do. You don't need to be an expert - just a great mate and a good

listener. So, if you notice someone who might be

struggling - start a conversation.

Sun 16 Sept Tunstall Square Art installation

Tue 18 Sept Reconciliation Faith Night at 7pm - Year 3

Thu 20 Sept Final Aussie Hoops Basketball Session today

Fri 21 Sept Footy Day - Hot Dog lunch days Last day of Term 3 - finish at 3.30pm

Sat 6 Oct Bunning’s Nunawading Sausage Sizzle

Mon 8 Oct Term 4 Begins

Sat 13 Oct Middle School Family Mass at 6pm

Tue 23 Oct 2019 Prep Information Evening

Fri 2 Nov School Closure Day - Professional Learning

Mon 5 Nov School Closure Day - Report Writing

Tue 6 Nov Melbourne Cup Day - Public Holiday

Fri 9 Nov Sacrament of Reconciliation - Year 3

26-30 Nov & 10-11 Dec

Full week P-6 Swimming Program 2 day P-6 Swimming Program

5 - 7 Dec Year 5 & 6 Camp

Fri 14 Dec Year 6 ‘Big Day Out’ & Graduation Night

Tue 18 Dec Last day of school 2018

Mon 17 Dec Carols Night

CELEBRATION OF LEARNING NIGHT

THEIR SMILES SAY IT ALL!!

Last Thursday night was the culmination of many weeks spent learning and practising the dance steps and preparing art works.

Many thanks to our staff, students and

parents.


PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Dear Parents, Celebration of Learning Night What a wonderful community experience our Arts Showcase was last Thursday night! I hope that you enjoyed the presentations of visual arts, digital technologies, performing arts and a hint of language immersion all tied into our BIG question that we have been studying this term throughout our History Inquiry - “Why have some things changed and others stayed the same?” The Arts Showcase was an example of enacting the first element of our school Vision: “To lead students to the understanding that there is genuine value in themselves and every living thing, and for us to empower students in realising their full potential” Thank you to the staff who tirelessly keep contributing to make learning fun and interesting for our students! We are very blessed to have such a committed staff who work so well together as a team, and this was evident in last weeks event. Thank you also to those who have offered feedback on the success of the night. Next week sees another busy week with a Year 3 & 4 Faith night being held in the library on Tuesday night at 7pm (see further details in this edition) and Footy day scheduled for next Friday 21st, along with a Hot dog lunch. Staffing Next week I am taking a week of long service leave to spend some extra time with my family, Mrs Lake will be Acting Principal. Upon returning for term 4, Signora Mazzone will be taking long service leave for two weeks. At present we also have Mrs Corelli and Mrs Angelovski on personal leave. Thank you Mrs Wallis for covering extra hours in the front office. R U OK?

So tomorrow (and not just tomorrow!) as you drop off and pick up at school, don't be afraid to say ‘hi’ to a new or familiar face, and ask how they are… human connections are so important and we should never underestimate the impact that the school yard interactions for adults can have on those around us. God Bless, Anita Kelliher

This week on closing, I draw your attention to tomorrow (13th September) being R U OK? Day “It's a national day of action which aims to prevent suicide by encouraging Australians to connect with someone they care about and help stop little problems turning into big ones.”


SCHOOL NEWS

EXTRA CURRICULAR NEWS Basketball Program Our Aussie Hoops Basketball program is drawing to a close with the final two sessions. They will be held on Friday this week and on Thursday next week (due to Footy Day on Friday). All students are asked to come prepared, in their sport uniform and with their own basketball, if possible. Thank you and we hope the children have enjoyed the program! Hooptime Basketball - Monday 10th September Our Year 5 / 6 students had a fabulous day at The Rings, Ringwood on Monday for the District Hooptime Basketball competition. This day involved all of our Year 5 / 6 students and we entered seven teams. Our sincere thanks to Rebecca who organised matching uniforms for every team and to our wonderful coaches who each guided their team safely through the day! Thank you from all of us - Sam, Luke, Joseph, Declan, Marcus, Nancy and Frederika! Thanks also to Cheryl for your help and all parents who came to support the children on Monday. It was a wonderful show of collaboration within our school community. Please enjoy the photos and the blog comments from the children!

Hot Shots Tennis On Thursday we will be having trials at lunchtime for our senior Hot Shots tennis teams. Interested Year 5 / 6 students have been asked to bring their racquets (if possible) on this day. The district Hot Shots Tennis event will be held on Monday 15th October (Week 2) at the Nunawading Tennis Club. Many thanks, Helen Kalac and Stephanie D’Astoli - Ss Peter & Paul’s Sport

I really enjoyed Hooptime yesterday because everyone had a chance to participate no matter what their ability. We had amazing and experienced coaches. I am really grateful for Coach T and Miss D’Astoli for building our skills, Mrs Kalac and Mr Lynch for keeping us safe and on schedule and also Mrs Lake for scoring our games. I am very proud of my team and I was very happy when we worked together and showed resilience, courage and persistence. I am really looking forward to next year! Sophia

I really thought that Hooptime was much better this year because we had more experience with coach T in our term 3 basketball focus. I thought all of the Year 5/6s showed all of our dispositions on Monday but everyone especially showed resilience because other teams may have beaten us in finals but we bounced back! A special thanks to all the teachers and coaches that helped especially Mrs Lake who scored for majority of the day and Mrs Kalac who prepared the day wonderfully! Jacob

I think Hooptime was a great idea even though it took ages to prepare, I think it’s really fun! I’m really looking forward to next year and doing it again!. I am really grateful that we had coach T to help us about the basics of basketball to prepare for Hooptime, Mrs Lake for scoring, Mrs Kalac for making it all run smoothly and Miss D’Astoli for organising the teams. Nathan

I thought Hooptime was a blast of fun I enjoyed it so much and I am sure everyone else did too! It was really fun preparing for this event because we had the amazing coach T come and train us. I was really proud of my team, I think we did so well and most importantly showed a lot of resilience and collaboration. But we couldn’t have done it without the teachers who prepared this memorable day for us. The team coaches did an amazing job too. I can’t wait for next year!!! Michelle


SCHOOL NEWS

CELEBRATION OF LEARNING NIGHT A terrific evening was enjoyed by all last week at the Celebration of Learning night! The students displayed the dispositions of persistence and creativity, leading up to the event and on the night. The night was the culmination of many weeks spent learning and practising the dance steps and preparing art works. My thanks also to the team of parents and student teachers and staff, who assisting in preparing and displaying the students’ creative art works. Fiona Markham & Staff Some comments from the students on the night:

My favourite part was doing the Tango and the

Tap and Step- Evey, Prep.

I’m looking forward to seeing what the other classes are learning- Ethan, Grade 4.

I showed resilience by trying to dance with my

Mum, even though it was very squashed. Joshua, Grade 2.

I’m looking forward to doing our dances- Jessie, Grade 1 .

We showed persistence by trying hard to

remember the dance moves Corinne, Grade 2.

The students showed great creativity, when

creating their art works.

Diego, Grade 5/6

I think we used a lot of persistence in the dances, by trying our hardest to

get it right. Paula- Grade 5/6

I really enjoyed doing the Heel and Toe Polka,

with my Mum- Roger, Prep.

My favourite thing was seeing all the artwork and

the parents having fun- Marco, Grade 3.


SCHOOL NEWS

CELEBRATION OF LEARNING NIGHT


SCHOOL NEWS

FROM THE RE DESK Mark 7:31-37 Jesus Heals a Deaf and Mute Man Then Jesus left the vicinity of Tyre and went through Sidon, down to the Sea of Galilee and into the region of the Decapolis. There some people brought to him a man who was deaf and could hardly talk, and they begged Jesus to place his hand on him.

After he took him aside, away from the crowd, Jesus put his fingers into the man’s ears. Then he spit and touched the man’s tongue. He looked up to heaven and with a deep sigh said to him, “Ephphatha!”(which means “Be opened!”). At this, the man’s ears were opened, his tongue was loosened and he began to speak plainly.

Jesus commanded them not to tell anyone. But the more he did so, the more they kept talking about it. People were overwhelmed with amazement. “He has done everything well,” they said. “He even makes the deaf hear and the mute speak.”

Reflection: 1. Have we ignored someone with a disability because we feel uncomfortable around them? 2. Have we extended a hand in friendship to someone who is finding life hard? 3. Have we extended tenderness to someone else? 4. How can we model empathy, in front of our children, to those who are marginalised?

Peter Lynch Religious Education Leader

Language Immersion in the Library

Well done to all of you who persisted and completed the Premiers Reading Challenge 2018. We had 92 participants! We look forward to your participation again

Praising and rewarding our students for excellent reading behaviour! This week we acknowledge all those who entered the Victorian Premiers Reading Challenge - You are all Star Readers!

Congratulazioni a… Room 1: Alexa Alessio Roger Julian Parthenia Rhea Samuel Room 2: Jesse Oliver Imogen Olivia Savanna Cindy Dhyana Reet Nimmi Amelia Room 3: Gianna Ashleigh Hudson Davis Ava Room 7 and 8: Alisha Michelle Nathan Nicholas Martina Ilaria Ricky Joshua Eliza Ashley Alana Michael Oliver Alex Martha Ashleigh Mikkel Eloise Esther Kaya Joseph Sophia Carla Demi Sebastian Haywood Jayke Enrique Sam Harry Davide Ryan Jarvis Paula Ryan Joseph Shirin Labrini Gabriel Diego Elvyn Clayton Nicky Eddie Sasha Zoe BJ Jacob Mitchell Dylan Christian Jamie Room 12: Ajeeth Grace Katie Liam Emma Michaela Jonathan Zara Lorenzo Xavier Ethan Zarah Room 14: Lauren Alexander Tiana Mia Angus Archie Evan Alannah Grazie tutti! Claudia Bortolin and Anna Mazzone


SCHOOL NEWS

FRIDAY GAMES AND HOBBIES CLUB

What’s happening this

week? • Chess • Rock Painting

We would love to see more parent helpers coming to volunteer each Friday between

1.00-2.00pm to assist in our activities with the students. Register by phoning or visiting the

school office.

Below are some of the photos from last week’s club. We

were joined by the Manningham Seniors to play

chess and be involved.

FOOTY HOT DOG DAY Dear Families, Additional options have been added to the My School Connect Portal for our upcoming Hotdog Day on Friday 21st September. You are now able to purchase a hotdog in a GLUTEN FREE BUN if required. Please log in to https://myschoolconnect.com.au/sspp by Friday 14th September to avoid missing out. If you have any further questions please feel free to email: [email protected] Many thanks!


SCHOOL NEWS

HOOPTIME BASKETBALL


SCHOOL NEWS

BUNNINGS BBQ - Saturday 6th October - Lots of Volunteers Needed!! We're still looking for lots of volunteers to help out with the upcoming Bunnings BBQ in Nunawading and have had only a couple of people sign up so far. We still need plenty of cooks, servers and money attendants throughout the day. Please sign up via the 'My School Connect' app. Select the 'My School Volunteer' section and then the "Bunnings BBQ link". Then select the time that suits you. Don't forget to make sure you are logged in first! (If you are experiencing difficulty then please email the school office and they will assist in taking your preference) It promises to be a rewarding and fun day, so sign up now and come along on Saturday 6th October. Paul Di Gregorio and Rodney Currie

Faith Night for Years 3 and 4 children and their families Maria Forde, a well known figure in Faith Development for children and adults, will present a night filled with insightful, colourful and prayer-inspired dimensions into the Sacrament of Reconciliation and our Faith, which is the focus for all children and their families in Years 3 & 4. This will be held in the library at 7pm next Tuesday, 18th September. All parents of Sacramental children are expected to attend. All Year 3 and 4 families are welcome. Not only is it an important time for all the children, it is a time for parents to understand what the children are learning and practising in their everyday lives amongst their peers. Next term, the Middle School will have a family Mass at 6pm on Saturday 13th October. All children and families are expected to attend. At 7pm on Friday 9 November, the children will celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation. I am looking forward to see you all there next Tuesday. Peter Lynch Religious Education Leader

FROM THE ART ROOM Hello SsPP families, Come one, come all! We have an exciting opportunity to join our community at Tunstall Square to create an art installation for our school. The Manningham Council has requested for all locals to paint carparks. The CEG have the plans ready to go. It will be wonderful for as many students to leave their legacy in our community. Please let Susie or Sharon via email on [email protected] or [email protected] if you are interested. The date is this Sunday 16th September. Thanks a bunch! Lana Gill Art Teacher


COMMUNITY NOTICES

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OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS NEWS Vacation care bookings close this Friday be sure to grab a copy from us, the school office or the school website. Don't forget to let your family and friends know about the program. We are open to all primary school age children. Children do not have to attend Ss Peter and Paul’s to attend our Vacation Care Program. Accounts will be emailed out this week please ensure all accounts are paid in full ASAP. Have a great week, Stacey and the OSHC Team

PARISH NEWS Join us for Children’s Liturgy Mass on Sunday 16th September at 11am Come join us for children’s liturgy mass! Children will receive a special blessing from the priest. They will then be led by volunteer liturgical leaders to listen to the day’s Gospel reading and how it links to their daily lives. This is followed by craft, music or other relevant activities. Come as a family to listen to God’s word.


COMMUNITY NOTICES

Please note Ss Peter & Paul’s School does not endorse any of the advertisements in the publication.

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