ST ANDREW’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL

NEWSLETTER NEW SL E TTE R NO : 39 13TH DE C EM B E R 2012

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St. Andrew’s Catholic Primary School

96 Bunney Road, South Clayton 3169

Telephone: 9551 5094 Fax: 9558 1216

E-Mail: principal@saclaytonsth.catholic.edu.au

Website: www.saclaytonsth.catholic.edu.au

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Dear Parents,

The staff would like to wish all families the very best for Christmas and the New Year. We thank you for your support throughout the year and trust that you will enjoy a break from the routine of school. This week we congratulate all the children on their efforts this year and particularly our Year 6 students who are leaving us at the end of the year. We wish each of them the very best at their various secondary schools.

6M ~ Johanna, Michael, Henry, Serena, Emmanuel,

Veronica, Lucille, Katelyn, Lachlan, Steven,

Jonathan, Jenny, Ryan, Olivia, Anna, Nicholas,

Nerissa, Jason, Irene, Anthony, Nicholas, Aaron,

Calvin, Shyam & Emily.

6J ~ Stephanie, Kean, Shane, Ananya, Konstantina,

Mihiran, Bradley, Michaela, Raul, Shivaania, Aaron,

Samuel, Andrew, Joanna, Michael, Jordan, Jordan,

Zara, Jason, Brittany, Kiana, Brian, Aracelli &

Nathan.

6T ~ Chloe, Frederick, Vincenzo, Roungvirack,

Jamie, Carey, Joseph, Candice, Sandra, Teresa,

Ngoc-Thanh, Jennifer, Pravinda, Dean, Nicholas,

Ronel, Adam, Nicholas, Victoria, Ivan, Sohan,

Thomas, Vivian, Joana & Shayna.

“When you leave St. Andrew’s School next week, continue to follow your dreams, continue to care about all

of those around you, and live your life full of passion. I know you will all create something and be great!”

As has become our custom the school will form a guard

of honour as the Year 6 students leave for the last time

next Thursday. Parents are invited to join us and I would

encourage you to arrive at school no later than 12:50 pm.

COMING EVENTS

TERM 1V

DECEMBER

Week 10

Thurs 13 Year 6 Graduation

Frid 14 Year 6 Excursion

Week 11

Mon 17 Advent Prayer Assembly – 8:45 am

Mon 17 Year 1-6 Orientation

Wed 19 End of Year School Mass – 11am

Thurs 20 Dismissal 1:00 pm

2013

JANUARY

Week 1

Tues 29 Staff Resume

Wed 30 Students Resume

Guard of honour for the Year 6 children

will occur at 1.00pm on Thursday, 20th

December.

Arrive at school at 12.50pm for farewell

the Graduating Class of 2012.

NEWSLETTER NO: 39 ST. ANDREW’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL PAGE 2

STAFF 2013

PREP Rosario Corio

Amy Van de Berg

Jessica Chapman

GRADE 1 Maggie Sproul

Laura Dunn

Sarah De Guzman

GRADE 2 Angela Carbone

Kylee McDowall

Jennifer Cutri

GRADE 3 Danielle Priest

Kathy Cunningham

Daniela Dal Santo

GRADE 4 Teresa Maio / Nella Lo Presti (Thurs)

Vince Ruffolo

Michael McDonough

GRADE 5 Tony Hyde

Liana Caligiuri

GRADE 5/6 Sue ter Kuile

GRADE 6 Peter Tyndall

Jasminka Jalsovec

Student Services Rosemary Tesoriero

Teaching & Learning Sharon McCarter

Reading Recovery Anne Graham

Maths Intervention / RR Assunta Cotugno

Music / Art Tomomi Miyazaki

Italian Lucia Chakravorty

Phys Ed./ Sport Katherine Bedford

Library Technician Sonia Turco

Release Teachers Rosemary Pavone

Anna Conti

Integration Aides Gora Vulic

Rosemary Restaino

Annette Prete

Violet Tripi

School Officers Annette Fullman

Maureen Box

Marie Bernard

Deputy Principal Rachele Oliver

Principal Phillip Tierney

We welcome, Daniela, Jennifer and Michael as new

staff to St. Andrew’s in 2013. The list also reflects

that many staff are commencing different roles at St.

Andrew’s next year.

We have previously recognized the extended

service to St Andrew’s from Mary Gowans. Mary

was a founding staff member and has contributed in

many ways to the school community that go far

beyond her roll of school officer. We thank Mary and

wish her well in retirement although I am sure Mary

will be as active and as busy in retirement as she

has been over the past thirty two years.

Similarly we have had a special celebration for

Adrienne Kennedy who has served Catholic

Education over a long period of time. Adrienne has

been a key person in introducing the extensive use

of technology throughout our school and supporting

the staff and students in its use. Our thanks to

Adrienne and we also wish her well in retirement.

Joyce Henderson is moving from St Andrew’s to St

Peter’s in East Bentleigh. Although Joyce is moving

schools we will be able to keep in touch via her blog,

skype and the other technologies that she uses so

proficiently. Joyce has served St Andrew’s very well

over the past five years. All the best at St Peter’s

Joyce!

The final staff member departing, but only for twelve

months is Laura Leung. Laura will be gaining some

valuable experience overseas before joining us

again in 2014.

St Andrew’s App

St Andrew’s has an updated app for your iPhone

and iPad. Unlike the original version this app is

available for download from the App Store and is

quicker and more informative. Includes push

notifications, alerting you to all information updates.

If you want to keep informed on what’s happening at

school this app is a must. Details of installation are

on the attached brochure.

Phillip Tierney

PRINCIPAL

SUBJECT LEVIES : 2013

One change we are making is the distribution of book packs and the payment of the Subject Levies for 2013.

In previous years we asked for pre-payment of the subject levies and you received your child’s book pack.

At the commencement of the 2013 the Book packs will be delivered directly to the children.

Payment for the books will be an item on your school levies which will be on your first school statement next year. No payments will be required before the start of the next school year.

There has been an increase of $10 in the Subject levies to $260.00 for 2013.

SUBJECT LEVIES per Child

Book Pack $55.00

Classroom Requisites $66.00

R.E. $15.00

Language $10.00

Maths $8.00

Science $4.00

LOTE $4.00

Special Education $6.00

Computer Ed $5.00

Library $20.00

Art & Craft $25.00

Music $10.00

Sport/P.E. $12.00

Photocopying $20.00

Total $260.00

SCHOOL FEES FOR 2013

School fees for 2013 will be $310.00 per term per family = $1,240 yearly fee. School fee - $230.00 per term

Building Levy - $80.00 per term

$310.00 per term – There are 4 terms in the school year

Families contributing to the Church Thanksgiving Envelopes are given an exemption from the Building Levy according to the amount contributed to Thanksgiving Envelopes during the previous term, up to a maximum of $80.00 per term.

Your 2013 Term 1 Account will show all payments relating to your child’s school fees. This will include, Subject Levies, Excursion Levy, Term 1,2,3,& 4 Fees and Building Levies, School Camps, Swimming and the Maintenance Levy.

Accounts will be sent home at the beginning of each term and you need only pay term by term.

Excursion Levy ( (per child) payable in Term 1, and charged on Term 1 account Grade 6 - $55.00 Grades 3,4 and 5 - $40.00 Prep, Grades 1 and 2 - $45.00 (and includes the cost of an Activity afternoon for each grade).

School Camps - 2012 costs to be reviewed for 2013. Grade 6 Camp $228 Grade 4 Camp $85 Grade 5 Camp $260

Swimming Grade 3 – 6 $90 Prep – Grade 2 $90 Maintenance Levy - $75.00. This charge is an annual fee applied in Term 1 only, and will be removed if the family attends one of the scheduled working bees.

Subject levies payment cover costs in providing our learning programmes – workbooks, stationery requirements, paper & copying, readers, Maths, P.E. & Music equipment, Art materials, Teacher resources in each curriculum area, sport, etc.

Year 6 Reflections

Being at St. Andrew’s has provided us with not only knowledge but also

memorable moments and friendships that are unreplaceable. We thank

all the staff members who have made this journey possible for us

because without them, we wouldn’t have had these amazing experiences.

St. Andrew’s has been our second home. The students and teachers have become our family. It hasn’t

been the excursions and the camps that have been important, but it has been the times where the

teachers and students have supported us through tough times. It has been an incredible journey.

Our gold and blue emblem will be forever imprinted within our hearts…

This year has been a fun and exciting year with some great new memories which we will always

treasure throughout our high school years; my favourite being Grade 6

camp where we all challenged ourselves together. We would like to

thank you teachers Mrs Maio and Miss Tomomi for making it a wonderful

year for us. Emmanuel, Anna & Emily 6M

This year has gone by so fast and it’s sad to see that we will all be

going our separate ways. A big thank you to my wonderful teacher Mrs

Jalsovec for all her support and for making Grade 6 such a wonderful

experience for all of us.

Last but not least, a big thank you to all the Grade 6 students for making my primary school

years a blast. I wish you all the best and good luck for your coming high school years.

Thank you, Brittany 6J

This year has been a great and joyful year. Even though we have had our ups and downs this year, we will always remember our last year as the best!

By Joanna, 6J

Year Six has been a blast! We have done so much art work. We have been

on excursions and have learnt so many facts. During the years we have

made so many great friends and we would never forget the awesome times

we had together. We are going to miss this school and the friendly

teachers we have met. It has been a wonderful year.

By Carey & Ngoc 6T

On the first day of Grade Six we all were terrified, we didn’t know if our teacher Mr. Tyndall would be nice

or strict. After a few weeks we got used to being in Grade Six and we started to enjoy Mr. Tyndall as our

teacher. Now that the year is over we are all a bit sad as this school has benefited us so much, we made so

many new friends this year and it would be a shame to leave all of the teachers and our friends.

By Chloe & Tory 6T

S.R.C.

The SRC representatives had lots of fun this year. We were all honoured to help Mrs. Maio and Mr. Tierney

improve the school. This year the SRC team accomplished many things. We raised a lot of money for St.

Vincent De Paul by having a very successful Cupcake and Slice stall. We also improved bulling at St.

Andrew’s and friendships. We helped raise money for people who are suffering from MS by running a Lolly

stall and we also helped decide on buddy activities for the whole school. We wish the 2013 School

Captains Richard and Angela and the new SRC representatives the very best for next year.

Yours Sincerely Zara, Fred and Jason

YEAR SIX STUDENT AWARDS

St Andrew’s takes pride in all its students therefore their achievements, contribution

and promotion of the school values are acknowledged and celebrated regularly at

Assembly, through Student of the Week and at other times during the year.

At Year Six Graduation we celebrate the milestone achieved by every student in

the level and acknowledge their contribution and achievements with a special

Mass and Dinner.

As a school community we also wish to recognise those Year Six students who:

make a positive contribution to the school

promote and uphold the school values by their behaviour towards others at all times

are positive role models for other students

demonstrate a positive attitude to their work and always strive to do their best

Much thought goes into the selection of award recipients and they are awarded on the basis of the

above criteria.

Award recipients are announced at the final School Mass of the year. Names of recipients will be

posted the Principal’s blog and will be published in the first School Newsletter in the New Year.

Spirit of St Andrew’s School Community It is with much gratitude that we reflect on this past year with its many achievements and highlights.

As a school, we have participated in so many wonderful and fun learning experiences and have made many

new friends along the way.

The wonderful partnership that exists between the school, the parents , the strong link with the parish and

the wider community are visible through such activities as:

- Sacramental Program and the Year Level and other special Liturgical celebrations,

- Extra curricula activities including Incursions and Excursions and Sporting events,

- The Better Buddies and extended Buddies activities

- Preps –visiting the Friendship Group as well as the Year 6 hosting of the Anointing Masses

- Working Bees and family and friends working together to support the school in various ways and many

numerous other ways.

We congratulate our graduating Year 6 students and wish them the very best in Secondary School.

A big thank you to all the students who have contributed in making St Andrew’s School the BEST SCHOOL.

Rachele Oliver (Deputy Principal & R.E.Leader)

To the parents who have supported St. Andrew’s School

Community whether in the classroom, excursions, swimming, at

sport or helped in any other way.

Rachele Oliver, Deputy Principal

YOUTH LEADERSHIP VICTORIA SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM

JANUARY 2013 BOOKINGS: ASK YOUR COORDINATOR FOR A BOOKING FORM OR REQUEST ONE VIA;

EMAIL:ADMIN@YLVINC.COM PH: 8790 6511 OR FAX: 8790 5891/ OR CONTACT AREA MANAGER SALLY FOR ANY

ENQUIRIES: 0402 347 432 YOU MUST PROVIDE YOUR CHILD WITH A PACKED LUNCH AND SNACKS FOR MORNING AND AFTERNOON TEA AND A

SCREW TOP BOTTLE OF WATER THAT CAN BE REFILLED. PLEASE ENSURE YOUR CHILD HAS A HAT TO WEAR FOR

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES.

Monday 14th

Jan Tuesday 15th

Jan Wednesday 16th

Jan

Thursday 17th

Jan Friday 18th

Jan

BRING IN THE

NEW YEAR BY

MAKING SOME

MESS!

Let’s get our hands

messy by making

some slimy goo,

creating play-doe

masterpieces,

exploring with finger

paint and coloured

shaving cream. Later

have a go at making an

exploding volcano.

Make your own 2013

Calender!

WET AND WILD DAY

COME PREPARED TO GET

SOAKED

Have fun playing an array of

different water games and going

down our slippery slide.

Afternoon Tea: Icy-Poles

BYO:

BATHERS/TOWEL/CHANGE

OF CLOTHES/HAT AND

SUNSCREEN

WHEELS DAY

Bring your

favourite bike or

scooter along for a

day of fun. See if

you can have the

best time weaving

through our

obstacle course!

NO

HELMET/NO

PLAY

Make your own

Spoon Puppet

Creations

and Funny Face

Biscuits

EXCURSION

INDOOR PLAYCENTRE

PLAYZONE-NOBLE PARK

Have lots of fun sliding, climbing

and jumping on the indoor play

equipment

COST:$18

BYO:SNACK/LUNCH/DRINK

ALSO DON’T FORGET TO

WEAR SOCKS

PLEASE BE AT THE

PROGRAM BY 8.45AM

PYJAMA DAY

Wear your

favourite PJ’S

Have a cup of Hot

Chocolate

Play Sleeping

Lions

Be part of our

Sleeping Bag

Races

Then we will set

up camp, tell

ghost stories and

play games such

as murder in the

dark

End the day by

relaxing with a

movie and having

some popcorn.

Monday 21st Jan Tuesday 22

nd Jan

Wednesday

23rd

Jan Thursday 24

th Jan Friday 25

th Jan

BALLOON FUN

Enjoy a day of games

and crafts using

balloons!

Make your own Paper

Mache Creations,

Then join in the fun by

playing games such as:

Balloon Volleyball,

balloon pop and

exploring with some

rocket and punching

balloons.

.

End the day by

Breaking the Piñata!

PLASTER FUN

Create a hand print wall hanging out

of plaster

Craft Activities:

Make cool crafts using sponges

Games:

Musical Games

BACK TO

SCHOOL FUN

Start the new year

making your own

personalized

stationary:

Later join in the

fun by playing:

The Chocolate

Game &

Assorted Ball

Games

EXCURSION-MOVIES

CHADSTONE

Enjoy the latest PG or G rated

movie at Hoyts Chadstone.

Movie and session time to be

advised closer to the day

COST:$18 BYO:SNACK/LUNCH/DRINK

PLEASE BE AT THE PROGRAM

BY 8.45AM

FAREWELL TO

THE

HOLIDAYS

Let’s end the

holidays with a

party! So put on

your dancing

shoes, and come

for a fun filled day

packed with lots

of games/dancing

and of course

party food.

BYO:DON’T

FORGET TO

BRING YOUR

FAVOURITE

CD’S AND PARTY

FOOD TO SHARE

Will end the day

by watching a

DVD

2013 JANUARY VACATION CARE PROGRAM

COSTING/BOOKING FORM Children are not to bring money on Excursions

You must provide your child with a PACKED LUNCH and snacks for morning and afternoon tea and a

screw top bottle of water that can be refilled.

VENUES WHERE PROGRAMS WILL BE HELD:

ST.ANDREWS PRIMARY SCHOOL:96 BUNNEY RD CLAYTON STH PH: 0425 775 579

All vacation care fees need to be paid in advance. Preferred method is credit card see below

To help us with staff ratios please choose your dates carefully as we are unable to swap or change days.

PLEASE PRINT:

NAME OF SCHOOL CHILD IS ATTENDING:

Every person has a unique CRN therefore your child has different CRN to the parents. The Parents name and CRN

must be the same as your FAO letter.

Costing will be a Daily fee of $45 plus excursion /activity fee for that day

Monday 14th

Jan Tuesday 15th

Jan Wednesday 16th

Jan

Thursday 17th

Jan Friday 18th

Jan

Excursion-Playzone-Indoor

Play Centre Cost:$18

Monday 21st

Jan Tuesday 22nd

Jan Wed 23rd

Jan Thursday 24th

Jan Friday 25th

Jan

Excursion-Movies Cost:$18

Parents Signature:_______________________________________Coordinators Signature:______________________

Parents Contact number:___________________________________________________________________________

CREDIT CARD DETAILS: Visa/Master card

Name of Cardholder: _____________________________________________________________________________

Card Number: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Expiry Date: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Surname of Child: ______________________________

First Name of Child: _____________________________ FAO CRN: ______________________________

Date of Birth: ___________________________________

Surname of Parent: _____________________________ First Name: ______________________________

Date of Birth: __________________________________ FAO CRN: ________________________________

Email Address: __________________________________

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All Welcome

A sausage sizzle and refreshments will be available from 6.45pm followed by the Christmas Carols commencing at

7.30pm sharp.

CHRISTMAS EVE MASS 7.30PM - CHILDREN'S MASS

We will have a meeting this Sunday 16th December at 3.00pm in the Church for all the

children who will be attending this special Mass. All welcome. Elly Maher 9562-6320

CREATIVE MUSIC END of YEAR SCHOOL MUSIC CONCERT The school community is invited to see the Creative Music students perform

their End of Year Concert

Jorge's Monday program concert is on:

Monday, 17 December 2012 at 4:00 PM in Room 4 Jean-Eric's Tuesday program concert is on:

Monday, 17 December 2012 at 4:00 PM in Room 4

SCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAM Learn keyboard, guitar, here at St. Andrew's Primary School

Come and join in the fun of learning to play keyboard, guitar, here at the school. Creative Music for Schools conducts an Instrumental Music Program of small group classes at school each week aiming to give children an excellent grounding in music. Children will learn to read music and play their chosen instrument. Tuition costs from $15.40 per lesson (payable per term) and enrolments are now being

accepted for term 1, 2013. Interested parents should call Samantha during office hours on 9818 2333 for more information or visit our web page at www.creativemusic.com.au

Presents a

MINI CHRISTMAS CONCERT 2012

Hosted by The Music Captains – Henry & Sandra

Let’s celebrate

Christmas

together

Dear Parents,

Each Year Level has one or more performance(s) to present at the Christmas concert which will be held

during school time. Could you please make sure that your children know what their costumes are.

They will be wearing their costumes all day from the morning. No need to wear school uniforms

on this day. Miss Tomomi

Year Level Song Titles Duration

(Mins)

Costumes -The children will come dressed in their costumes to

school on the day.

All Prayer 10 Advent Prayer led by Liturgy Captains, Ananya & Joseph

“Christmas Cannon” sung by Church Choir

All Opening Song 2 “Go and Tell It On The Mountain”

Year 1 Silent Night 3 All in white.

Handmade gold star bracelets.

Year 2

Little Drummer Boy –

Justin Bieber karaoke Hip

Hop version

4

Red tops and denim bottoms

Handmade hats

2LP: Black vests will be provided-Drummers

Year 3 Ding Dong Merrily On High 3.5

All in green and red

Handmade necklaces with pictures of Christmas trees/presents

Santa hats will be provided

Year 4TH

Year 4JH

Christmas Angels by

Michael W. Smith 3.5

BOYS: white shirts and black bottoms

4TH GIRLS: Light pink tops and black leggings

4JH GIRLS: All in white (preferably skirts) - ANGELS

Year 4/5C

Year 5TK

Year 5RA

Carol of Bells 3 BOYS: All in black (red braces and sparkling hats will be provided)

GIRLS: Black leggings/pants, Gold/Silver tops

Year 6 Oh Happy Day remix from

Sister Act 2 5 Dress in fluorescent colours and black only

Preps Our version of Jingle Bells

about school 3

Christmas colours such as, red, white and green.

If you have some Christmas related costumes such as angel, elf,

reindeer or Santa, feel free to dress up.

All Rocking Christmas

Medley 3

Parents are most welcome to come dressed in Christmas colours

and join in the Christmas Spirit!

Monday 17 December

11.15am – 1.00pm

School Hall

YEAR 6T Adam – Thank you Adam for all the great work you have done this year.

Ivan – Congratulations Ivan on a great year in 6T.

YEAR 6M Congratulations Aaron, Emmanuel, Lucille and Veronica for your wonderful

Autobiographies ad your positive classroom behaviours. You bring joy to our room!

YEAR 4/5C Aston – Congratulations on your work and making an improved effort.

YEAR 4TH Annabel for excellent work in her Inquiry presentation.

YEAR 4JH Anjali for her positive attitude towards her learning. Allen for his outstanding efforts throughout the year.

YEAR 3P Alannah – thanks for your thoughtful contributions to class discussions. Shanice – for being such a friendly class member. Well done!

YEAR 3D Jessica, Yianni, Thomas, Nathan and Edmar – Congratulations on your R.E. work. Well done!

YEAR 2L Jordyn for his enthusiasm at school. Well done!

YEAR 2M To all of 2M for their great work this year! Well done!

YEAR 1V Braeden-for been a super star in Maths and for always trying your best! Keep it up :)

YEAR 1S Congratulations Emelia and Angel for trying hard with your Nativity writing. Well done.

PREP C Congratulations Tristan, Akshat, Edson and Katelyn on the work you have been completing in class. A great achievement.

TUCKSHOP ROSTER Fri 14 Dec Binh Le

Mon 17 Dec Volunteer Needed

Tues 18 Dec Volunteer Needed

Wed 19 Dec Joanne Huynh

Thur 20 Dec 1.00pm Finish

Good Manners Award: Nathan ~ 3D

FOR SALE

St. James Second hand uniform. In Excellent

condition. Size 105 and Size 95. $85.00 each.

Contact Hilary. 0407 818 413 or 9551 5709

Second hand Text Books for Year 9, St James College East Bentleigh. Please call Cheryl on 9246 7506 or 9544 3187 or on mobile 0407435267.

LOST PROPERTY

CUPBOARD

There are many unclaimed

school jumpers and jackets

without names. If your child

has lost an article of school

clothing please check the lost

property cupboard.