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

Dear Parents

You are warmly invited to the Mass of the Assumption

being held at the church on Friday at 10am.

This week our journey towards Stage 6 progresses

with representatives travelling to Newcastle to visit

MacKillop College, a very successful Catholic K-12

school.

Thank you for supporting the anniversary

commemorations last week which saw members of our

school family actively participating in many elements –

there were some very significant historical events

created in Cowra thanks to the excellent work of

community minded organizers.

Thank you representative athletes, their families, Mr

Thomas, Mr O’Reilly, Mr Statham and Mr Maher who

enabled our school to perform so well at the Dio

athletics.

Best wishes to Year 6 in conducting our first ever

dedicated Confirmation Retreat day tomorrow. This is

a most important opportunity to make it to work well for

the candidates. Then, of course, there is the big event

at 6pm on Saturday evening – please attend, pray for

and support.

Milkcrate Events (Mon / Tue) began this morning,

Passport to Paris Art Exhibition (Wed) and Le Cabaret

(Thurs) will complete this engaging and impressive

sequence of creative and artistic events this week.

Congratulations to students and staff members on the

enormous investment of work and creativity that

enables such wonderful displays to happen. The pride,

collaboration and engagement flowing from these

occasions is a true blessing for our school. – thank

you.

The National Data Entry project concludes today –

Congratulations to Mrs Johnston on managing such an

enormous and important task for the support of our

children’s learning. Additionally, IEP Meetings will be

held tomorrow and Ms Mel Fuller Autism consultant

will be at the school.

The annual ICAS Mathematics Competition is being

held tomorrow for the extension of talented students.

Thank you for the loyalty and support you give to our

St Raphael’s family for the sake of our children –

together we can achieve the extraordinary for them.

Michael Gallagher Principal

Take courage. Don’t be afraid.

Jesus Walks on Water (Matthew 14:22-33)

When we try to figure out how to get out of problems, we see limited options.

But God is not limited. God can bring help to us in many and

varied ways.

Monday 11th

Happy birthday to Matthew Prescott.

Tuesday 12th Happy birthday to Caitlin Jenkins. UNSW Mathematics Competition.

Wednesday 13th

Happy birthday to Harriet Perry. Passport to Paris Art Exhibition 12pm-4pm St Raphael’s

Hall, Auction commences 6pm.

Thursday 14th Happy birthday to William Norton and Matthew Cumming.

Passport to Paris “Le Cabaret” 6pm St Raphael’s Hall.

Friday 15th Happy birthday to Cooper Doyle.

Assumption Mass at 10am in St Raphael’s Church.

Happy birthday to Sam Coady for Saturday 16th, and Will

and Jack Campbell and Lucas McKenzie for Sunday 17th.

St Raphael’s Catholic School

Term 3, Week 5/A Newsletter

11th August 2014

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

Dates For Calendar: Monday 11th August : Confirmation Reconciliation 7pm Tuesday 12th August : Year 6 Confirmation Retreat Day Friday 15th August: Assumption Mass 10am Saturday 16th August : Confirmation 6pm Mass (Please

note this is the only Mass for Cowra this weekend)

Confirmation Please keep all our Confirmation Candidates in your prayers as they prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation this Saturday, 16th August.

BENJAMIN AZZOPARDI,

NATALIE BANKS, JEREMY CAINS, WILLIAM CAIN,

EMMA CHALKER, MATTHEW GRECH,

JACK HARPER, THOMAS HEILMAN,

KY JOHNSON, KATHERINE JOHNSTON,

NATHAN LAVENDER, BRADY LUCAS ISOBELLE LYNCH, OLIVIA

MCNAMARA, HAYDEN MULLINS, BENJAMIN MYERS LUCAS PEARCE, KATE PRICE, JOE

SULLIVAN, KY THOMPSON, THOMAS TREASURE, MATILDA CRUICKSHANK

Mass Reminder: As per the Bishop’s request, there will be no Mass this Sunday 17

th August, due to the

Confirmation Mass being held on Saturday night. Altar Servers’ Roster Sat 16

th: Cate Gallagher, Grace Gallagher

Sun 17th: No Sunday Mass

School Readers for Weekend Parish Masses: Sat 16

th: Confirmation

Sun 17th: No Sunday Mass

School Eucharistic Ministers for Weekend Parish Masses: Sat 16

th: Confirmation

Sun 17th: No Sunday Mass

School Computer Roster Sat 16

th: Confirmation

Sun 17th: No Sunday Mass

Book Parade and Open Day On Friday 22nd August we will be holding our Book Parade to celebrate Book Week. The Infant and Primary School will be open from 9.30am for parents and friends to visit the classrooms and the parade will begin at 10.30am on the Second Playground. Parents and friends are then welcome to enjoy morning tea with the children

Library News MEMORABILIA DISPLAY Currently we have in our Library Archive cabinet a display of items lent to us by the family of Private Alfred Rolls from his service days at the Cowra POW Camp. Thank you very much to the Rolls family for allowing the students to view and reflect on these historical items; especially after the amazing Cowra Breakout celebrations of the last week. PREMIER READING CHALLENGE Students need to pass on their updated reading lists to me for the 2014 entry. Students remember to see me to check your borrowing list and have parents sign your reading lists. CHESS CLUB Term 3 is when years three and four become familiar with Chess at Wednesday lunchtime. Students from year two who wish to play chess are welcome as well. The chess competition is in Term 4 so these games allow students to experience playing with a variety of students; and learn their strategies as well! BOOK WEEK PARADE Students need to research their choice of character for our Book Week parade in Week 6. If they need inspiration the shelves of the Library are a good start. The theme for 2014 is Connect to Reading and our library has a great range of new books to allow our students to do exactly that. MS READATHON Students can see me to access details for MS Readathon 2014 entry. Kerri Skinner Librarian Primary Assembly

The next primary assembly will be held next Friday, 22

nd August. It will be led by Mrs Twohill-Scott’s class,

Year 1SO. If your son / daughter is to receive a class award a note will be sent home early next week. Parents are always most welcome to attend any primary assembly. This Friday, 15

th August a catch-up assembly will be

held. Students who have missed receiving awards in

previous weeks and some Year 6 students who

missed delivering speeches will present their speech

this week.

English / Maths Competitions

Mathematics

This week students will be sitting the Mathematics

Tests, organised by the University of New South

Wales, on Tuesday, 12th August. Year 6 students are

involved in a Confirmation Retreat Day tomorrow and

will sit the test on the following day, Wednesday.

Primary Physical Education Lessons

Wednesdays

This week on Wednesday, 13th August Years 1, 3 and

4 will be wearing their sports uniforms as they will be

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involved in Physical Education lessons. Next week, on

Wednesday 20th August there will be no Physical

Education lessons due to the school’s teacher retreat

day. The following week, 27th August Years 2, 5 and 6

will need to wear their sports uniforms.

Primary Diocesan Athletics

Venue: Bathurst Date: Friday, 8th

August

Last Friday, 8th August, over twenty primary students

from our school joined students from Mudgee,

Wellington and Oberon as representatives of the K-10

Schools. Our students performed brilliantly. The level

of competition is high and to witness the abilities of all

these students in athletics track and field events is

inspiring.

Students to make it through to the diocesan squad are:

Mikelli Garratt: shot put, discus (breaking existing

records in both disciplines)

Luke Banks: discus

Hayden Mullins: high jump

Riley Langfield: shot put

Kate Price: discus

These students will compete at the Polding Athletics

Carnival in Newcastle on 5th September.

Sporting Events

Secondary

Sept 11-12 Quinn Cup (Oberon)

Fri, Sep 12 CCC Athletics

Primary

Fri, Sep 5 Polding Athletics

Outward Bound Many thanks to Cowra Services Club Manager, Mr Lloyd Garratt for making the time to come to our assembly and for your generous support of Outward Bound 2014. We thank you for your words and time!

“Passport to Paris” Ooh, la la.. Our "Passport to Paris" week has arrived! Please join us this Wednesday to open our exhibition and participate in the K-10 art auction.

Festivities begin at 6pm in the St Raphaels hall. Gold coin entry. Free drinks and canapés organised by our master-chef, Mrs Bischof, and her capable students. The following night, Thursday 14th, Mrs Swansborough will delight us with a mixed evening of entertainment, whilst Mrs Bischof and her team will provide a 3 course meal. A few tickets are still available from the front office – but hurry before they are sold out! The exhibition is also open to visitors on Wednesday from 12- 4.00pm. This week has been 6 months of preparation and planning by our students, their teachers and volunteer parents. An exciting addition is the workshopping and building of the "Eiffel Tower" by Sydney based Milkcrate Events. What a treat! Please join in the enthusiasm and support your children, and teachers, in a celebration of all aspects of the arts.

“Eat Fresh and Win”:

This is a campaign to encourage primary children to

bring or buy fresh fruit / vegetables to school. It

involves teachers and canteen staff issuing stickers to

children with fresh fruit / vegetables. The campaign

runs over five weeks starting in week 6. Crunch and

Sip time will be where teachers will issue stickers, the

rest of the time will be done through the canteen.

Stickers are attached by the children to entry forms

and they receive a minor prize from Donna and go into

a draw for one of the major prizes.

Donna will get the entry forms and stickers circulated

this week to staff in preparation for a start next week.

Please look out for the forms in your child’s bag next

week.

Canteen Update This week’s roster is as follows:

Tues 12th

Wed 13th

Thurs 14th

Fri 15th

Mon 18th

Rachael Duff

CLOSED

Carrie Simunic

Angela Kollas

Nicky Hudson

Margie

Thomas

Lisa Mallon

Raelene Nelligan

Jen

Shady

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NEW to the canteen: Smoothies - only $1.60 each and available in Strawberry and Banana, Banana and Honey and Tropical. HELP NEEDED IN THE CANTEEN URGENTLY. Due to a change in circumstances for some of my helpers, I am down 4 people who came fairly frequently this term and next term there are some changes too. Unfortunately this has had an adverse effect on the roster so I am looking for more people to put on the roster now and for the future, especially for Thursdays and Fridays. So if you could help please fill out the form at the end of the newsletter. Thank you to all those helpers who have given so much of their time – all your help has been very much appreciated. Reagrds Donna Stokes - Canteen

St Raph’s P and F will be holding our “GOT BOOKS” fundraiser during lunch time on 18

th September in the

last week of term 3. We are looking once more for donations from families of pre-loved books to sell. Please bring in all of your pre-loved children’s and young adult’s books between now and 10

th September

for collection in homerooms. Books need to be in good condition for resale. Please note we do not need preschool books but picture books, early readers, chapter books and in particular books for high school kids.

WELL DONE Congratulations to the following students who have achieved the

next level on the Behaviour Management Programme.

Level 6 Archie Brown 3M Daniel Gorham 3M Emma Hines 3M William Lawler 5G Kelsey Pollard 5G Amy Gruessing 5O Phoebe Varela 6S Renae Grech X2 Rick Nobes R2 Lanty Ryan X1 Christopher Williams X2 Brandon Budden X1 Matthew Wilkinson R2 Ashleigh Britten K1 Jacob Bugeja X1 Dempsey Farrel-Gray R1 Oliver Groves R2 Level 7 David Mood K2

Your Teachers are very Proud of You!

Learning Support position available

Part-time, temporary position available

St Raphael's Catholic School

Learning support

Ten hours per week (Mon 9:30-1, Tue 9:30-1, Wed 9:30-12:30) for ten weeks

Starting date negotiable

Applications are invited for the above position

from suitably qualified applicants who demonstrate a sincere commitment to the aims

and philosophy of Catholic education. A valid Working With Children Number is required and must be provided at the time of application. An application form can be obtained from the

school. Applications are due by COB Aug 22, 2014

PCYC Cowra Junior Disco The next Junior Disco will be held at PCYC’s Young Road complex on Friday 29 August from 6pm to 8pm. This is for school children ranging from Kinder to Year 6 with lights and music provided by Laurie’s Disco. Entry is $5.00 per person and supervision is provided by PCYC Police, Staff and Volunteers. The canteen will be in operation as well as a sausage sizzle with a sausage sandwich costing $2.00. Indoor Touch Footy for ages 7 to 14 PCYC is running indoor touch footy for the 7 to 14 age group on Tuesday afternoons commencing at 4pm. Games will be “5 a side” using the basketball court area as the field, cost will be $2.00 per child each week. If you are interested in playing please come along on Tuesday. Junior Basketball Junior Basketball will be running on Wednesday afternoon commencing at 4pm. Junior Basketball is made up of a coaching session to develop skills of the game followed by a game of basketball to put the skills in to practice. Cost for Junior Basketball is $30.00 per person for the school term. Archery PCYC runs Archery for ages 7 and older on Monday afternoons. The first archery session begins at 4pm and is aimed at beginners and the younger age groups, with a

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

second session beginning at 5pm for the older and more experienced archers. Cost for Archery is $6.00 per session and all equipment is provided. Laser Tag Laser Tag is on Wednesday nights commencing at 5.30pm at the Young Road complex. The session runs for an hour and costs $5.00 per person. Laser Tag is a whole lot of fun while developing teamwork and co-operation within teams. Planning and strategy also play a big part for the most successful teams. Boxing – Junior and Amateur There have been some timetable changes for the Junior and Amateur Boxing. The Boxing sessions will now be combined with Boxing being run on Tuesday and Thursday nights commencing at 5.30pm. Pricing will remain the same at $4.50 for Junior Boxing (ages 7 to 13) and $5.00 for Senior Boxing (ages 14+). Boxing provides a great fitness workout while improving coordination, strength and stamina, and building self-confidence. It is available for boys and girls, men and women. You will need your own mouthguard, all other equipment is supplied, though you can choose to bring your own gloves etc if you so wish. PCYC Membership You must be a PCYC member to participate in any of the PCYC activities. Annual membership is $5.00 for under 18’s and $10 for ages 18 and older. Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend (a marriage enrichment experience for married couples) 12 – 14 September (7 – 9 November) at Mt Carmel Retreat Centre, Varroville, NSW Bookings: 02 4283 3435 or wsharpe@bigpond.net.au www.wwme.org.au www.facebook.com/WWMEasternUnit

CANTEEN HELPERS

NAME: _______________________________________

PHONE NO: __________________________________

DAY OF THE WEEK AVAILABLE __________________

ONCE/TWICE A TERM

WEEKLY

FORTNIGHTLY

LAST MINUTE EMERGENCY LIST ONLY

(I need this as kids get sick and my volunteers can’t come in so I

need to ring someone between 8-9 am at the last minute that

morning to come in).

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

Friday 22nd August