103 Wellington Street, Flemington, Vic 3031

Email: principal@sbflemington.catholic.edu.au

Phone: (03) 9376 0249 Web: www.sbflemington.catholic.edu.au

Fax: (03) 9376 3279

From the Acting Principal I was fortunate to have had my Grandfather part of my life well into my adult years and very blessed that he was a part of my children’s lives when they were young. As my own parents age, I am conscious of the preciousness of the time they spend with my children and it warms my heart when I see their involvement in their lives. For many of our children, their grandparents are living overseas and are not seen or spoken to very often. Having significant adults and elderly friends to talk with and be around, I believe is a blessing that provides children the joy of experiencing the wisdom and insights that comes with age and helps build unique relationships of mutual respect and admiration. Yesterday was a time of joy and celebration as we paid tribute to our elders; the grandparents, aunts, uncles, neighbours and special friends. It was a lovely day with many in attendance and many who contributed in a variety of ways. Words taken from yesterday’s liturgy: “Some people we call grandparents because they are our parents' parents — they are blood relations. Some people we call elders, and some we call Special Friends. Our endearment for all these people is because of the compassion, concern, wisdom, and generosity that they demonstrate toward us. (Today) we pay tribute to our older generation. Our Grandparents, special friends and elders of our community are our greatest treasure, the founders of a loving legacy, the greatest storytellers, the keepers of traditions that linger on in cherished memory and the primary source of our recent histories. Their very special love sets them apart. Through happiness and sorrow, through their special love and care, they keep us close at heart. They inspire us and encourage us to be shining lights and to be the very best we can be and we sincerely thank you.”

RECONCILIATION INFORMATION NIGHT for all Year 3 students who are enrolled for this Sacrament

TONIGHT 27th JULY 7:00pm

In the Glassroom GRANDPARENTS LUNCHEON & PRAYER ASSEMBLY A very sincere thanks is extended to all who contributed to our Grandparents & Special friends Day yesterday. For those who provided food for the luncheon, those who helped set up and serve, those who prepared gifts for Storytellers and guests, those who presented the liturgy and those who helped to pack up. I thank you all – a real team effort with a great result.

SACRAMENT OF FIRST RECONCILIATION Parents of students in Year 3 who have enrolled to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation on October, are reminded of the Parent Information Evening on TONIGHT 27th JULY at 7:00pm in the Glassroom and the Presentation Masses on SATURDAY 29th JULY (6:00pm) and SUNDAY 30th JULY (10:30am). Parents wishing to enrol their child for this Sacrament are asked to contact the school.

ST. BRENDAN’S SCHOOL St Brendan’s School Community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.

Newsletter Number 21 Thursday 27th July 2017

REMINDER PARENTS OF YEAR 5 STUDENTS

Parents of all students in Year 5 are reminded that enrolments for Year 7 at Secondary School in 2019 close shortly. Parents who have not yet enrolled their child for Secondary School in 2019 are asked to make an appointment to see Liz Da Silva (Leader of Student Wellbeing at St Brendan’s). Please call the school to make a time.

WOOLWORTHS EARN & LEARN We’re thrilled to announce that the Woolworths Earn & Learn program is back for 2017. Now anyone can help St Brendan’s earn amazing equipment by shopping at Woolworths from the 26th July.

This is your chance to help!

VALE MONICA DEBNEY Monica Debney belonged to the Debney family who operated the Debney Tannery from 1877 to 1935. The area bounded by Mt Alexander Road, Racecourse Road and the Moonee Ponds Creek was prone to flooding and was acquired by the Melbourne City Council in 1923 later to be the site of the current Flemington High Rise Monica was one of a group of ladies (including Maisie Norden, Joan Bergin, Margaret Chapman and Betty Herrick), who worked in the St Brendan's Tuck shop for over 60 years - a monumental effort! Initially the tuck shop was open every day but as the ladies progressed in age they reduced the days but continued to open the tuckshop at least one day a week right up until their mid 90’s. To Monica, manners were very important and you can be assured that nothing was sold at the tuckshop without a clear please and thank you. Monica knew every child's name in the school. It was not unusual for parents to get a call if the students regular order was missing, advising the parent that their child was not at school, "was he ok". Monica passed away last Sunday 23rd July. Her funeral will be held at St Brendan's Church on Tuesday 1st August at 10:30 am. We offer our deepest sympathies to her family and friends at this sad time and give our thanks to God for the life, friendship and generosity of a much loved member of our community. Yours sincerely

Trish Vandekolk

(Acting Principal)

If you know anyone with a school aged child, please ask them to collect an enrolment form from the Office

The Closing

Date for enrolment applications for Year

7 in 2019 is 8 September 2017.

SCHOOL NEWS

PRAYER ASSEMBLY: MONDAY 31st July presented by Year 5/6M

Our recipients of this week’s St Brendan’s Shining Light Award are: Andrew PJ Amare PJ Jade PJ Nebiyu PJ Angwit 1/2J Elias PJ Hanna 1/2J Josie PJ Chris 3/4L Hayelom 3/4L Alfred 3/4L Antonio 3/4L Brandon 3/4L Benji 3/4N Jonathan 3/4N Hanibal 5/6M Certificates will be presented at the next Prayer Assembly on Monday 31st July at 2:30pm

STUDENT WELLBEING

BERRY STREET CURRICULUM EDUCATION MODEL Berry Street Curriculum Education Model will provide our school with training, curriculum and strategies to engage our students in their learning independence. This education initiative is research-informed, multifaceted and systemic. It educates schools and their leaders to reinforce supportive strategies to help students in learning and progressing in their academic achievement. Each week we will spotlight strategies from the model.

SPOTLIGHT

Centering Strategies Teaching students: Present (what might be distracting you) Centred (where is your center / what throws your center) Grounded (what is your anchor)

Dates for Your Calendar

For full calendar download the St Brendan’s SKOOLBAG App

Term 3 Week 2

Thursday 27 July Reconciliation Parent Information Evening 7:00pm

Sat / Sun 29/30 July Reconciliation Presentation Masses

Week 3 Monday 31 July Prayer Assembly presented by 5/6M

Wednesday 2 August Parish Education Board Meeting @ 7:00pm

Week 4 Monday 7 August District Athletics

Monday 7 August NO PRAYER ASSEMBLY

Tuesday 8 August Feast of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop – Whole School

Mass @ 9:15am

Wednesday 9 August Year 5/6 @ St Aloysius Production – Bye Bye Birdie

Week 5 Monday 14 August NO PRAYER ASSEMBLY

Tuesday 15 August Feast of the Assumption – Whole School Mass @

9:15am

EXTRA CURRICULA ACTIVITIES – Current

ONGOING EVENTS

Breakfast Club Whole School Mon and Wed 8:00 – 8:30

Early Years Program (gold coin donation)

0 – 5 Years Tuesday’s 9:00 – 10:30

Library

Guitar (free) Years 4, 5 and 6 Thursday’s 11:30 – 1:30

Keyboard (cost) Years 2 - 6 Wednesday mornings

Tennis (cost) Years 4 - 6 Wednesday mornings

ST BRENDAN’S PARISH

Weekend Mass Times

WEEKDAYS Tuesday to Friday 9:15 am

WEEK-ENDS Saturday 9:15 am 6:00 pm

Sunday 10.30 am - English and Italian

1:00 pm - Coptic Mass

GRANDPARENTS & SPECIAL FRIENDS DAY

AROUND THE ROOMS

*SEL – Social & Emotional Learning

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

I am able to offer some assistance with:

Fun Day Committee – meetings beginning Term 3 in

preparation for the event

Working Bee - Saturday 9 September 9:00 – 12:00

Name: __________________________________

Child’s Name: ____________________________ Class: _________________________

PREP We are learning:

to sort shapes into groups that have the same features

to use “and’ and “because” in a sentence

In SEL we are learning:

what we can do if someone is being bullied.

Year 5/6 We are learning:

to formulate questions for discussion

to solve a 2x1 digit multiplication equation using efficient strategies

In SEL we are learning:

to differentiate between bullying and other instances of conflict

Year 1/2 We are learning:

nouns name people, places, objects, groups and things

to use the language of subtraction In SEL we are learning:

to use appropriate language to describe what happens and we they feel

Year 3/4 We are learning:

to understand that zero multiplied by anything, is zero

to justify and confirm our predictions

In SEL we are learning:

to identify what we can do to help someone who is being bullied

SCHOOL COMMUNITY

2017 Winter Programs

ADULT PROGRAMS Monday Evenings Meditation Group Run by Psychotherapist and Educator Jane Hall 7.30pm to 8.30pm

Cost: $15.

Wednesday Evenings Yin Yang YOGA Run by Yoga, Dance and Fitness Educator Joana Simmons 7.00pm to 8.30pm Cost: $15.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS (Aged 6-16) Monday Afternoons Creative BALLET Run by Dance Educator Robyn Richardson 4.30pm to 5.30pm

Cost: $25.

Wednesday Afternoons YOGA for Kids Run by Yoga & Dance Educator Joana Simmons 4.45pm to 5.30pm

Cost: $15.

Friday Mornings MUSIC for Bonding Run by Musician and Educator Sarah Baxter 10.30am to

11.00am Cost: $15.

Friday Afternoons MUSICAL Connections Run by Musician and Educator Sarah Baxter 4.30pm to

5.15pm Cost: $15.

Saturday Afternoons MUSIC with the Maestro Run by Musician & Educator Paul McCarthy

4.00pm to 5.00pm Cost: $15.

A nurturing space of belonging… to Unfold at your own Rhythm.

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Phone: Cynthia 0417 500 197

Email: cynthia@thesacrednest.com.au

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