P.O. Box 7, Cowra 2794 Email: straphaels@bth.catholic.edu.au Tel: 6342.2940 School Website: www.straphaelscowra.catholic.edu.au

Dear Parents May those children who received the Sacrament of

Eucharist for the first time on Saturday be blessed

and constantly renourished throughout their life. The

Eucharist is a strengthening Sacrament that boosts

us more every time we participate.

As second term nears closure and the children

show signs of being frazzled we can look back over

a term of wonderful achievements and feel

deservedly proud. Thank you for the support you

give so generously to our St Raph’s family.

Reports will be sent out at this week. I expect that it

will be a time of recognition and celebration of the

wonderful growth that has occurred during the first

semester.

Officially NAIDOC week occurs in coming weeks

through the holiday. We will be celebrating this

important event tomorrow with an array of activities

designed to engage, challenge and stimulate our

children. Classes will run as usual until 10:30am

followed by Mass at the church at 11:00 and special

activities from noon.

Other extras this week include the Stage 5

“Paddock to Plate” excursion, the secondary social

(Heroes & Villains), Stage 2&3 Rugby League finals

and the Infants parent meeting focusing on reading

fluency and the resulting restructure of homework.

May every member of our school family enjoy a safe

and refreshing holiday. Term 3 starts for students

and staff on Monday July 14th.

Michael Gallagher Principal

The Feast of

Corpus Christi

(The Body and

Blood of Christ)

22nd June 2014

Lord Jesus,

Lamb of God,

Let us know your mysterious

presence in the Eucharist;

fill the whole human family

with the infinite abundance of

your love.

We pray in your name.

Amen,

Monday 23

Tuesday 24 Happy birthday to Alex Camps and Rory Sullivan.

Wednesday 25 Happy birthday to Eloise Cains.

Thursday 26 Happy birthday to Elliot Bennett and Phillipa

Richmond.

Friday 27 Happy birthday to Louis Johnson.

Happy birthday to the following students who celebrate

their birthday during the holidays: Anna McNamara, Richard Scott, Richmond Bush, Alex Duff, Yvette Langlands, Phoebe Varela, Jessie Irvine,

Brittney Irvine, Mackinlee Charnock, Archer Howden, Kai Fitzgerald, Rory Thompson, Bill Statham, Olivia Edwards,

Ky Garratt, Jasmine Whitty, Brodie Whitty, Amy Gruessing, Mackenna Cusack, Joscelyn Thomas,

Melanie Grogan, Brittany Jacobsen, Flynn Jones and Lachlan Pullen.

St Raphael’s Catholic School

Term 2, Week 9/B Newsletter

23rd

June 2014

Gospel Challenge

Term 2 Week 9

“You are the Christ of God” John 6:51-58

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Vinnie School Sleepout

“To serve is beautiful, but only if it is done with joy and

a whole heart and a free mind.” Pearl S. Buck

This was certainly the case on Friday night when 16 of

our Year Ten students and 8 teachers volunteered to

spend the night sleeping out to support the valuable

work of St Vincent De Paul. The joy of doing

something for others was very evident in these young

people as they braved the elements and spent the

night sleeping rough.

All involved saw the "Vinnies School Sleepout" as a

great opportunity to get a reality check about how

lucky we are and to do something positive to change

the situation around homelessness in Australia.

Participation in the event was two-fold: raising

awareness of the homeless situation in Australia and

raising money for St Vincent d Paul. One of the things

learnt, was that homelessness affects people right

here in Cowra. Our local St Vincent de Paul pointed

out that they will be well supported by any money

raised and were grateful for our participation in this

event.

"We Christians are called to confront the poverty of our

brothers and sisters, to touch it, to make it our own and

to take practical steps to alleviate it,” Pope Francis

Our young people certainly did this on Friday night. In

a very practical way they demonstrated real witness to

our Gospel call, to love one another as Jesus loves us.

The participants were:

Students: Maddison Johnson, Hannah Chamberlain, Josie Lynch, Magdelize Van Eeden, Renae Grech, Celine Langlands, Jessica Napoli, Kelly Price, Isabella Hines, Meg Ellison, Nathan Stead, Lanty Ryan, Harry Waters, Sam Gallagher, Julian Garling, David Mood. Teachers: Karla Slaven, Michael Gallagher, Kylie McNamara, Peta Bischof, Jenny White, Renae Downes, Danielle Gibbs, Steve Thomas. Thank you to those who have donated and shown your support for these young people. If you would like to financially support this cause, just go to the following website and follow the directions. http://nswvinniesschoolsleepout.gofundraise.com.au/page/BischofP

The potential rain didn't scare us, Year 10 of St Raphael’s were ready to go. Sleeping bags packed and cardboard at the ready we were fully prepared to participate in the 2014 Vinnies School sleep out. The sleeping arrangements were simple - girls to the left, boys to the right, cardboard, sleeping bag and many layers of clothing. Some us even got creative and established forts to sleep in. The cold winter air was officially settling in for the night and as several of the teachers sung around the bonfire and told ghost stories the rest of us were off to bed - a cold nights sleep. Luckily none of us awoke with frostbite and we were all present in the morning (well Mr Thomas had disappeared but still..) All in all the Vinnies Winter Sleepout was an eye opener for many of us and I personally really enjoyed the experience. I was really proud of all of our efforts to raise just over 4,000 dollars :) Thank you to Mrs Bischof for organising it and to everyone who sponsored us. Maddison Johnson

First Eucharist Congratulations to our Year 3 students who received Jesus for the first time the Eucharist at Saturday night Mass. After the Mass the children and their families when across to St Raphael’s Hall and enjoyed a supper together. Congratulations again on receiving the Eucharist for the first of many times. Dates for the Calendar

19th/ 20th July - Second Confirmation home sheet Altar Servers’ Roster Sat 28

th June: Natalie Banks and Chloe Robertson.

Sun 29th June: Isobelle Lynch and Mikelli Garratt.

Sat 5th July: Julia, Jeremy and Eloise Cains.

Sun 6th July: Madelyn Stead and Bernadette Zarb.

Gooloogong: Emily Beath-Pearce and Flynn Bennett. Sat: 12

th July: Kate and Ben Price, Chris Gibb and

William Norton. Sun 13

th July: Kate and Sophie Johnston.

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School Readers for Weekend Parish Masses: Sun 29

th June: Mr and Mrs Colemane.

School Eucharistic Ministers for Weekend Parish Masses: Sun 29

th June: Mrs Bischof.

Sun 6th July: Mrs White, Miss Kervin.

Sat: 12th July: Miss Downes.

Sun 13th July: Miss Pratt.

School Computer Roster Sat 28

th June: Joe Waters.

Sun 29th June: Mrs McMurtrie.

Sat 5th July: Miss Slaven.

Sun 6th July: Mrs Bischof.

Kindergarten Due to staff changes the Kindergarten Library days have changed. The changes will be from the beginning in Term Three are as follows: Kindergarten Finlay - library lessons on Tuesdays Kindergarten Blazley - library lessons on Thursday.

Infants classes A very big thank you to all our Reading Helpers for their assistance during Semester One. The time you are able to give in listening to the children read regularly is greatly appreciated. LIBRARY NEWS PREMIER READING CHALLENGE 2014: remember to list all of the books you read over the holidays to enter on your Premier Reading record. MS READATHON 2014: Students who wish to take part in this worthwhile cause may collect information from me in the library. Classes will be given information on the 2014 challenge in classes during lessons next term. Remember to return any outstanding books this week. Happy holidays and happy reading! Kerri Skinner - Librarian Primary Assembly The next primary assembly will be held on Friday 27

th

June. It will be led by Miss Blazley’s class, Kinder B. If your son / daughter is to receive a class award a note will be sent home early this week. Parents are always most welcome to attend any primary assembly. English / Maths Competitions Closing Date: 26th June, 2014 Three weeks ago, students from Years 3 – 10 were given notes inviting them to compete in the Australasian-wide English and Maths tests. These tests are organised by the University of New South Wales. Positive features of these tests are that they give students, and their parents, excellent feedback, the results are received quite quickly and the students’ performances are acknowledged with certificates. The dates that the tests are sat are: English (29

th July),

Mathematics (12th August). Please note that the closing date is this Thursday, 26th June.

NAIDOC Celebrations Tuesday, 24th June, 2014 NAIDOC Week is celebrated during our forthcoming school holidays. The recognition of our indigenous history starts with a Mass at 11am. After Mass, our Kinder to Year 10 students will be involved in activities from 12pm through to 3pm. Activities include indigenous sports, dance, story-telling and visual art. NOTE: Students will need to bring their lunch with them on the day. The canteen is open for snacks and refreshments only. NOTE: If the weather is unfavourable: - the activities will be cancelled or postponed, - students are still able to wear their sports uniform with the red, yellow or black tee-shirt, - students will still be attending Mass, - a sausage sizzle will still be available for free as a snack, - students must bring their own lunch, and - the canteen will only be open light refreshments (not lunch orders) For Your Diary Tue, June 24 NAIDOC Celebrations Wed, June 25 School Reports (To Parents) Thu, June 26 Secondary Social Year 7-10 (St Raphael’s Hall) Fri, June 27 Last day (Term 2) Katoomba Excursion Years One and Two Thank you for your prompt response in paying the deposit for the excursion. The remaining amount can be paid off weekly or in total before 15th August. Kinder – Year 10 Assembly 20

0h June, 2014

On Friday, 20th June, students, teachers and parents

attended the Semester One Kinder to Year 10 Assembly. Special thanks go to all for their participation and support in the assembly. Semester One Awards These awards were given to students who, during the course of Semester One, displayed academic achievement and / or academic growth. Kinder B Charlotte Tindall, Charlie Sturgiss Kinder F Layla Healy, Jack Banks Stage 1SO Kate Proctor, Lucas Bryant Stage 1W Anna Fagan, William Pearce Stage 2P Maiah Bright, Rory Sullivan Stage 2W Mia Hudson, Charlie Graham Stage 3M Scarlet Shepherd, Stanley Rush Stage 3S Monique Chang, Benjamin Smith Stage 4D Philippa Austin, Cameron Forsyth Stage 4J Rachel Myers, Daniel Britten Stage 5G Ruby Frazer, Hugo Skene Stage 5O Matilda Proctor, Joel Stendell Stage 6C Kate Johnston, Jeremy Cains Stage 6S Phoebe Varela, Ky Thompson Year 7-1 Lucy Jones, Jordan Triming Year 7-2 Jaimee Nixon, Oliver Groves Year 8-1 Julia Cains, Xavier Lynch Year 8-2 Amy Grant, Mackenna Cusack Year 9-1 Anna McNamara, Tom Statham Year 9-2 Darcee Nixon, Riley Barron Year 10-1 Meggan Ellison, David Mood Year 10-2 Maddison Johnson, Cameron Prescott Fair Play Awards Fair Play awards acknowledge people who show teamwork, perseverance, a positive attitude, encouragement of others and good sportsmanship. Kindergarten Laura Chang, Jayden Azzopardi Year 1 Holly Wilson, Flynn Hindmarsh

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Year 2 Georgia Williams, Lucas McKenzie Year 3 Melissa Mood, Rowan Wheeler Year 4 Chloe Robertson, Marcus Mullins Year 5 Clare Hines, Bill Statham Year 6 Isobelle Lynch, Tristan Anthony Year 7 Maisie Thompson, James Forsyth Year 8 Holly Proctor, Patrick Heilman Year 9 Kitty Brooks, Mitchell Beer Year 10 Mark Sharp, Renae Grech Sporting Representation Certificates. The Semester One Assembly is an excellent opportunity to acknowledge students who performed very well in Pathways Sports. The students below earned Diocesan representation in the sports listed. SECONDARY

Hannah Chamberlain (Swimming); Lauren Thomas (Swimming);

Michelle Grech (Cross Country); Anna McNamara (Cross Country);

Jack Thurtell (Rugby League)

PRIMARY

William Austin (Touch Football, Swimming and Rugby Union);

Hayden Mullins (Touch football, Rugby League); Ky Johnson

(Cricket, Rugby League); Joe Sullivan (Rugby Union, Swimming);

Mikelli Garratt (Tennis, Cross Country); Olivia McNamara (Touch

Football); Emma Wilkinson (Cross Country); Will Cain (Rugby

Union); Bill Statham (Rugby League); Alex Brown (Rugby League);

Madeline Webster (Soccer); Philippa Austin (Swimming); Phoebe

Varela (Swimming); Benjamin Varela (Swimming); Samuel Kelly

(Swimming); Finn Ryan (Swimming)

St Raphael’s Sports Carnival Age Champions SWIMMING CHAMPIONS - 2014 Age Group Winning Girl Winning Boy

8 years Annabelle Sturgiss Carter Langfield

9 years Imogen Chambers Daniel Britten

10 years Philippa Austin Benjamin Varela

11 years Matilda Proctor Finn Ryan

12 years

Primary

Phoebe Varela William Austin

12 years

Secondary

Lauren Thomas

13 years Rebecca Lynch Cameron Trengove

14 years Madeleine Cain/

India Johnson

Benjamin Price

15 years Hannah Nobes Riley Barron

16 years Maddison

Johnson

Rick Nobes

ATHLETICS CHAMPIONS – 2014 Age Group Winning Girl Winning Boy

8 years Georgia

Buchtmann

Jack Webb

9 years Imogen Chambers Matthew Banks

10 years Mikelli Garratt Riley Langfield

11 years Ruby Frazer Hugo Skene / Jack Gee

12 years

Primary

Kate Price Hayden Mullins

13 years

Primary

Matthew Grech

12 years

Secondary

Lauren Thomas Jaidyn Fitzgerald

13 years Jaimee Nixon Cameron Trengove

14 years Mackenzie

Thompson

John Terry

15 years Michelle Grech Jack Thurtell

16 years Kelly Price Harry Waters

Stage 3 Netball On Tuesday 17

th June, a group of Stage 3 girls

travelled to Bathurst to compete in the Netball NSW Schools Cup regional carnival. The girls participated in a round robin competition competing against schools from around the area. They played 5 games, winning 4 out of the 5 and were narrowly defeated by one goal in the other game. All girls played exceptional netball and showed great sportsmanship, representing our school with pride. The team consisted of Olivia McNamara, Kate Price, Natalie Banks, Madeline Webster, Emma Chalker, Ruby Frazer, Zara McKenzie, Matilda Proctor and Mackenzie Bone. After successfully winning the regional carnival the girls will travel to Orange next month to compete in the regional finals. Thank you to all parents who transported and supported the girls on the day.

Primary Physical Education Lessons Wednesdays

This week on Wednesday, 25th June Year 2, 5 and 6

will be wearing their sports uniforms as they will be

involved in Physical Education lessons, which involve

gymnastics activities. In the first week of Term 3 (16th

July) Years 1, 3 and 4 will be wearing their sports

uniform and they will be involved in gymnastic

activities. The following week, on 23rd

July Years 2, 5

and 6 will be involved in gymnastics activities.

Sporting Events

Secondary

Fri, July 25 K-10 Schools Athletics Carnival

(Cowra)

Tue, July 29 Stage 4 Netball (Orange)

Primary

Mon, June 23 Polding Rugby Selections (Forbes)

Wed, June 25 Regional 7-a-side Rugby League

Finals (Stage 2 & 3)

Fri, July 25 K-10 Schools Athletics Carnival

(Cowra)

Tue, July 29 Stage 3 Netball (Orange)

P.O. Box 7, Cowra 2794 Email: straphaels@bth.catholic.edu.au Tel: 6342.2940 School Website: www.straphaelscowra.catholic.edu.au

Outward bound

Thank you to parents who supported the BBQ. Many thanks to Mr Cooley and Mr Lette for organising, and the teachers who stepped in to help!

Outward Bound students- the money for the Pie Drive is due this week at the Front Office.

Don’t forget to get your tickets to the SOCIAL year 7-10 on Thursday 26 June. The theme is "Heroes and Villains". Time 7pm- 10 pm. Tickets will be on sale at lunch next Wednesday in Mrs MacCabe's room. The cost of the ticket is $10 and includes entry into a raffle for 2 Eagle Boys Pizza vouchers.

“Passport to Paris”

Stage 3 and the Elective Art students are

busy creating shoe sculptures for

our upcoming exhibition. We are

looking for old "high heels"-

meaning you don't want them back,

so that we can transform

them. Please send them in this

week. Thank you to Lil Wilson who will be working

with 3S and 3M creating some special items for

these events.

Please don’t forget to send in your 2 Litre milk

bottles for the creation of an Eiffel Tower - we

need 400 bottles! THEY NEED TO BE WASHED

AND LABELS REMOVED. HOT WATER DOES

THE TRICK. BRING IT IN WITH THE LID TO

YOUR CLASS TEACHER. Thank you.

Kindergarten and Year 1 TEA TOWELS

Our students are preparing artworks to sell at our

K-10- art exhibition, “Passport to Paris”, in term

3. We are creating a printed tea towel with each

student’s individual portrait per class group. They

will be delightful and will make wonderful gifts.

They will be sold for $15-00 each. Order forms will

be coming home with your child today.

Canteen Update This week’s roster is as follows:

Tues 24

Wed 25

Thurs 26

Fri 27

Mon 30

Karen Campbell

Lisa Day

CLOSED

Joanne Graham

Tracey

Gunnyon

Nicky Hudson

Jacinta Hines

Rachael

Duff

Holidays

Please note, the Canteen is closed tomorrow for lunch orders.

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WELL DONE

Congratulations to the following students who have achieved the next level on the

Behaviour Management Programme. Level 5 Isaak Dawes 6S Madison Harcombe X1 Cameron Trengove X2 Level 6 Jack Chamberlain 3M Emma Clements 3M Scarlet Shepherd 3M Codie Thompson 3M Rowan Wheeler 3M Chelsee White 3M Monique Chang 3S Josephine Gundersen 4D Hollie Orford 4D Annaleise Prescott 4D Emma Wilkinson 4D Misty Williams 4D Zara Mackenzie 5G Hannah Chamberlain X1 Samuel Gallagher R2 Joseph Herden X2 Maddison Johnson R2 Celine Langlands R1 Mark Sharp K2 Amelia Trudgen K2 Magdelize van Eeden X2 Zachary Ashton R2 Cael Bowen-McCarthy R1 Kitty Brooks X1 Richmond Bush K1 Brandon Melton K1 Bryson Sciberras K2 Jessica McLeish X2 Madeline Cooper R2 Thomas Cusack R1 James Forsyth K2 Brittany Kiss X2 Brian MacCabe R1 Lucy Pattingale K1 Maguire Sciberras K2 Lauren Thomas X2 Maisie Thompson K1 Jordan Triming X1

Your Teachers are very Proud of You!

Golf Talent Identification Day The Western Region Academy of Sport and Jack Newton Junior Golf are holding a Talent Identification Day (TID) at Duntryleague Golf Club, Orange on Sunday 13 July 2014. This will be a day of fun, games and competition for junior golfer with handicaps 15 and under for boys and 21 and under for girls. It will also be the official trial for junior golfers wishing to be selected for the WRAS 2015 golf squad. There is no cost involved in attending the TID.

Please contact the WRAS office by email to clichtenberger@csu.edu.au or by phone 6338 4821 for further information.

P.O. Box 7, Cowra 2794 Email: straphaels@bth.catholic.edu.au Tel: 6342.2940 School Website: www.straphaelscowra.catholic.edu.au

Winter School Holiday Activities Monday 30 June Photography Experience with Brooke Time & Age Groups: 10.30 am – 12noon 8 to 11 years 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm 12 to 18 years Venue: Cowra Multipurpose Room Cost: $10 per person Bookings: Cowra Council Bring a drink and snack Also bring a phone, iPod or camera to this fun learning

experience with Brooke. Participants will see their photos come alive in a new way.

Thursday 3 July & Friday 4 July “Create a Neuron” Art Project with Kim & Pamela Time & Age Group: 9.30 am – 12.30 pm 11 years + Venue: Cowra Multipurpose Room Cost: Free Bookings: Cowra Council Morning tea provided at 10.30 am Cowra Art Group will host this unique two day creative workshop Learn to knit, crochet, knot or weave as part of an extraordinary National Science Week program

Tuesday 8 July Card Craft with Annie Time & Age Groups: 10.30 am – 12noon 6 to 10 years 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm 11 to 15 years Venue: Cowra Multipurpose

Room Cost: $10 per person Bookings: Cowra Council Bring a drink and snack Create a Xmas card or any card you like! Annie will provide fun and creative ways to design your card

Wednesday 9 July Cowra Community Cinema Hosted by Cowra Youth Council Time: 2.00 pm – “The Lego Movie” (G) 8.30 pm – “Paranormal Activity 5: The Marked Ones” (MA) Venue: Cowra Civic Centre

Theatrette Cost: “The Lego Movie” – $6.00,

Family $18 ”Paranormal Activity 5” - $8.00 Tickets: @ the Door Popcorn, drinks and snacks for sale

Thursday, 10 July “Create a Neuron” Art Project with Kim & Pamela Time & Age Groups: 9.30 am – 12.30 pm 11 years + Venue: Cowra Multipurpose Room Cost: Free Bookings: Cowra Council Morning tea provided at 10.30 am If you missed the first week or need to finish off your project, Cowra Art Group will host an extra workshop Learn to knit, crochet, knot or weave as part of an extraordinary National Science Week Program

For further enquiries please phone 6340 2064

Hockey Development Clinics

Fundraiser for Caritas Don’t forget Madeleine Cooper’s Bingo Night Fundraiser for Caritas Australia. It will be on this Saturday, 28th June at the Cowra Services Club. Time 7.30pm to 10pm. Ticket price per person is $15 and $40 a family. Tickets are still available at St Raphael’s School front office.