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Hello Dear Parents and Carers This Wednesday evening our Christmas Concert will be held on the school oval at 5:30pm. We hope to see you there to share in the Christmas festivities. It was lovely to see many parents pop into the Hall this morning to allow us to share morning tea with you by way of a small gesture of thanks for all you do to support the teachers, your child’s learning and P&F events. A big thank you to several of our music students who played background music to add to the ambience this morning. On Friday afternoon after school all the Music Students who learn from Keyed Up Music tutors displayed their talent at an end of year concert. It was a fabulous opportunity to see our talented young musicians and singers display their progress. Next Wednesday our Music Coordinator, Stephanie Freeman and Cathy Cotton will hold a concert for their students. It also promises to be very entertaining. Stephanie is to be congratulated on the fantastic job she has done of promoting and coordinating the music instrumental programme within the school. Stephanie also provides an after school choir session on Monday afternoons for children who want to attend – all from the goodness of her heart. She oversees the Christmas Nativity Concerts and on occasions invites students to lunch time ‘jamming’ sessions. She is constantly on the look out for purposeful opportunities to utilise the musical talents of our students. This Friday is the last whole school mass for the year and it is the one where we thank God for the year that has been. We will also be celebrating the many years of service to the St John’s Community by one of our retiring staff members, Yvonne Rudrum. It would be delightful if you could join us at 2pm for the mass.
TERM 4 WEEK 8– 28 November 2017
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
WEEK 8 WEEK 9
Mon 27 Tues 28 Wed 29 Thurs 30 December Fri 1
Dancing Yrs 4-6 Adventure World—Yr 6 Parent Thank You Morning Tea - 9am Christmas Fairy Incursion - Kindy & PP Christmas Concert - 5:30pm Swimming Yrs 1-5 last lesson Last day of School Banking Assembly - Christmas Nativity ~ PP Whole School End of Year Thanksgiving Mass - 2pm
Mon 4 Tue 5 Wed 6 Thurs 7 Fri 8 Wed 31 Jan
Dancing Yrs 4-6 ~ last session Kindy Concert Graduation Mass 5:15pm Yr 6 Graduation Dinner 7pm Assembly Water Slides 11am-2pm P&F Pizza Lunch 1:05pm STUDENTS LAST DAY 2018 Students start Term 1
Newsletter Attachments (Electronic version only):
Creator Kids Holiday Workshop Scarborough School Holiday Sports Program Indoor Soccer Competition
As this is the 2nd last newsletter for the year I would like to express my appreciation to all of you for the assistance you provide to the students, staff and our whole community. Regards Mary Bizzaca Principal
Christmas Church Cleaning To complete the Church cleaning for the year we have one final clean to prepare the Church for Christmas. It will be on Friday, 22 December 2017 at 10am, by the Class Reps and myself. If you are unable to make it, can you seek someone from your year group to replace you.
Many thanks Sonia Bamundo
Advent Prayer - Hope Heavenly Father, as we begin this Advent, give light to our eyes and
peace to our hearts. May the Lord find us watching and waiting in joy when He comes.
We pray in Jesus’ name.
Art News Over the next week every student will be bringing home all of their fabulous artworks that have been completed over the year. I have encouraged the children to choose an appropriate time to sit down with you and show you their work and discuss their pieces. There are certainly many masterpieces worthy of being framed and they could make a lovely Christmas gift.
Please send the A3 plastic sleeves that the work comes home in back to school by Tuesday Week nine. Have a safe and joyful Christmas break. Looking forward to seeing you all again next year, ready to continue to create amazing artworks.
Celeste Ndreca
Keyed Up Music – Instrumental Concert
Last Friday our instrumental students wowed parents, peers and teachers with their musical talents. We were entertained by a variety of items on piano, drums, saxophone, guitar, ukulele, and voice. The hard work and dedication of each student
under the guidance of their tutor was evident.
As mentioned at the end of the concert I am so proud of each student’s willingness and bravery to stand up in front of a large audience and perform, some having only had 3 or 4 lessons this term.
Thank you to all parents, family members, peers and staff who supported our instrumental students. It is this support that encourages our students to enjoy the rewards that come with playing a musical instrument. Thank you to each student that performed on the day – it was exciting to watch your enthusiasm on stage. Also, thank you to our Keyed Up Music tutors – Noriko, Jess, Alex, James and Ciaran your weekly commitment to our students is greatly appreciated. It is evident that the passion and dedication you have for your instrument motivates our students and you have brought a lot of life and joy to instrumental music at St John’s Primary School.
I look forward to the continuing journey of all our instrumental students and what 2018 has in store for each of you,
Mrs Freeman
Year 5 Last Friday the Year 5 class presented their Science projects to Years PP, 1 and 2. Well done to all the year 5 students for your excellent presentations and the great projects.
Extra Choir Rehearsal If possible, could students who participate in Monday after school Choir please come to the Music Room before school on Friday morning. I will be running an extra rehearsal in preparation for Thanksgiving Mass. Rehearsal will begin at 8.15am and run for 20 minutes. When you arrive at school please join us in the Music Room. Thank you, Mrs Freeman
St John’s 2017 CHRISTMAS CONCERT
This Wednesday (November 29th, 2017); 5.30pm
Please join us on the oval with a picnic dinner and support our students in Year 1 to 6 perform the Christmas story and Christmas tunes.
Year 1 to 3 students have been asked to come dressed as an Angel or Shepherd. Students who have been given a speaking part in the nativity will be able to use the costumes we have at school. There are also some spare costumes and Angel/Shepherd props for students who may need them. If you need help with costuming on Wednesday evening please meet Mrs Rudrum in the School Hall.
Year 4 to 6 students have been asked to come dressed in “Christmas Cheer” – dark bottoms with a colourful Christmas top (or a top in Christmas colours). Students are encouraged to “jazz” their outfit up with Christmas accessories they may have at home – headbands, hats, earrings etc.
We hope to see you all there, Warm regards, Mrs Freeman
Dancing Yrs 4-6 Last dance session next Monday 4th December. All welcome to attend. Year 6 10am-10.45am Year 5 11.05am-11.50am Year 4 11.50am-12.35pm
Fee Reminder Within the next few days updated Fee Statements will be sent home. As all fees should now be paid, your urgent attention to this matter is required. BPay Payments Please note that the Catholic Development Fund will be changing our school BPay code from 1 January 2018. We therefore advise no BPay fee payments should be made from 1 January until you receive your Fee Account next year with the new BPay details.
Kindy & PrePrimary The Kindy and Preprimary were so lucky today to have a visit from the Christmas fairy. The Christmas fairy told us the story of the " Gumnut Babies Christmas" and we sang the 12 days of Christmas together as a group. We danced to bush music with brightly coloured ribbon and had a fabulous time at the Christmas play. We can't wait for Christmas. Kindy and Pre-Primary
SCHOOL NEWS
Happy Birthday Nov 28 Tom Tottedell PP Dec 3 Lachlan Martin Yr 1 3 Hamish McIntosh Yr 2 4 Damon Rio Torto Kindy
Pizza Day P&F are supplying three pizza pieces for every child from PrePrimary to Year 6 on Friday, 8 December (last day of Term).
School Banking
This Thursday is our last day of banking for this year.
We are ing for one parent volunteer to assist with Scholastic Book Club, commencing in Term 1 2018. Duties will include distributing catalogues, placing orders online and collating books, for one issue a term. Please contact Lara Heatley at [email protected] or 0422 279 759 if you would like to express interest.
A huge thank you is extended to Kylie Edwards for her wonderful contribution to Book Club over the past 2 years…
Thank you Kylie!
Dear Parents We have been advised by Kapture Photography that all photos taken at St John's School this year will be removed from their website at the close of Term 4. This is your last chance to view and purchase these photographs. Please visit www.kapture.com.au and access the gallery using our school code; KPTV6C. This code can also be used to purchase class or individual photographs should you have not ordered earlier in the year.
SPORT NEWS
Swimming Lessons Term 4 State Swim, Osborne Park Thursdays, Weeks 1-8
Timetable Year Leave School Lesson Time 1 10.50am 11.10 - 11.50am 2 11.30am 11.50 - 12.30pm 3 12.10pm 12.30 - 1.10pm 4 12.50pm 1.10 - 1.50pm 5 1.30pm 1.50 - 2.30pm
Christmas Eve Children’s Mass
The 5:30pm Mass will be presented differently this year. The children will continue to do all the readings, take up the Offertory and wear clothing, as usual.
Replacing the dramatized Christmas story, Father Ben would like all the children to lead the Entrance procession and remain seated around the front altar area until the Homily. They will then return to their family. The children will again lead the procession at the conclusion of the Mass.
There will be no rehearsals for the 5.30pm Mass.
Children wishing to dress in Christmas story clothing are asked to go to the Parish Centre prior to the Mass where the clothes will be available.
The Readings will be practised next week once names have been sent in.
Please email the Mrs Rudrum or the school ASAP if you would like your child to participate in the Mass.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Christmas Holiday Program Maths Tutor by Maths Teacher
Qualified and experienced secondary school mathematics teacher who specializes in tutoring students at all levels to either catch up on their peers or work ahead in preparation.
Phone David Fong on 0414 644 952 or email [email protected]
Teacher Registration No. 33097588 Working With Children No 2823381 National Police Clearance No. SCN2633849502 Instrumental Lessons
In 2018, St John’s Primary School will be offering Piano, Vocal, Drums, Guitar/Ukelele, Saxophone/Clarinet/Flute
lessons
Individual and Group lessons are available.
Please contact Mrs Freeman via
email or in person on Mondays for
more information
Mrs Freeman – [email protected]
PICNIC ON THE GREEN
Friday, 16th February 2018
The Children's Museum of Western Australia is coming!
Have your say about how we create The Children's Museum of Western Australia.
Thursday 30th November. 6pm - 8pm.
Level 5, 863 Hay Street. Perth, WA Speaker panel and Sundowner.
This is for parents, educators, politicians, and anybody who wants to help
make a difference.
What is a Children's Museum and how will it benefit families in WA? Children's museums curate experiences. They are, essentially, indoor pro-
grammed play spaces. Museums can be defined as public spaces in which people learn, at CMOWA
children will learn through play - and the bonus is they won't even know they are learning as they will be having so much fun!
They introduce families with young children to the concept of a museum, with the general understanding that these children will grow up and become patrons
of other museums.
Complimentary food and drinks for guests who confirm their attendance via Eventbrite.
MEET THE SPEAKERS:
DI WILCOX: Di needs little introduction - a mother, a teacher and winner of 'Momentum Most Inspirational Women in 2013', Di's passion in life "is to uplift, inspire and educate young
people, their families and teachers with social/emotional and life skill workshops and events that will assist them to understand and deal with issues associated with emotions, self worth,
anxiety, body image, confidence, friendships and relationships.https://diwilcox.com.au/ DR SANDRA HESTERMAN: As Director of Early Childhood Education at Murdoch Universi-
ty, Dr Sandra Hesterman is an Early Childhood specialist, author, speaker, educator and Chair of the Early Childhood Australia WA Committee for the Play Strategy Initiative for
WA. http://profiles.murdoch.edu.au/myprofile/sandra-hesterman/
Please contact Victoria @ [email protected] or on mobile 0435 681 696 for any queries or special requirements.