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Volume 18 No. 13 Tuesday, 23rd August , 2011

DATES

FOR YOUR DIARY

THIS WEEK…

Thursday ���� Voice of Youth School

Final ���� Stage 1 Minibeast CSIRO

incursion

Friday Diocesan Athletics Carnival

Children will be changing over to their summer uniform in week 8 this term, ie, from Monday, 5th September (after

Fathers Day).

FUTURE DATES

Tuesday 30th August ���� VOY Hawkesbury Cluster Final

���� 2-3pm Parent Forum - Maths

Friday, 2nd September � Father’s Day Liturgy

11.30am � Fathers Day Stall

Dear Families of Chisholm,

At Chisholm Catholic Primary we are very much a community where we are working together to create a school of which we can be truly proud, providing the very best learning opportunities for our children.

On Friday 9th September, Chisholm will hold a formal Blessing of our new and refurbished learning facilities to recognise and celebrate the most recent developments to improve the learning facilities at Chisholm Catholic Primary School. The scope of the BER program included the extension and refurbishment of The Learning Centre, the building of new canteen facilities affectionately known as the Playground Plaza Café and the building of the wonderful multi purpose area in which we will be celebrating our liturgy.

Right Reverend Monsignor Robert McGuckin VG EV will represent Bishop Anthony Fisher OP, Bishop of Parramatta and will lead us in liturgy and bless our new facilities. Mrs Joy Short, Director of System Performance will represent Mr Gregory B. Whitby, Executive Director of Schools, Diocese of Parramatta. Father Arthur Cook will be integral to our celebration as Parish Priest of St Matthew’s Parish as will parents, teachers and students.

To make the day a celebration of the learning at Chisholm we will hold open classrooms following the liturgy. At this time parents are invited to join their children in their learning spaces to find out first hand about your child’s learning environment and achievements.

To conclude the day the children will also have the opportunity to share and celebrate the many talents of our children in the “Chisholm’s Got Talent” Grand Final.

Parents are warmly invited to join us on this most important day to celebrate this next stage of the development of Chisholm Catholic Primary School.

A timeline of the day is included in this newsletter. To help us plan for this day and catering for morning tea we ask you to return the tear off slip below indicating if you are able to attend.

We look forward to celebrating with you. God Bless Keiran Byrnes

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Chisholm Learning Centre Blessing Friday, 9th September

I would like to join in the Blessing celebrations for the Learning Centre and will be attending the Morning Tea.

Name: …………………………………………… Child’s Name: ………………………………………………..

Number attending: ……………………………… Child’s Class: ………………………………………………...

SCHOOL PRAYER

This is our Catholic school Let peace dwell here

Let the rooms Be full of contentment Let love abide here Love of one another Love of everyone Love of God

and love of life itself Let us remember that

As many hands build a house So many hearts make a school.

Administrator: Fr Arthur Cook Pastoral Associate: Sr Antoinette Doyle (RSM) Phone (02) 4577.3073 Fax (02) 4577.2124

Principal: Ms Keiran Byrnes 30 Collith Avenue, Bligh Park 2756 PO Box 5724, South Windsor, 2756 Phone (02) 4587.8915 Fax (02) 4587.8916 Website: www.chisholmblighpark.catholic.edu.au

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FROM THE REC

Next Sunday (28th

August), Chisholm community prepares the 9.30 am Parish Mass at St Matthew’s. Our choir leads the singing and we also provide readers. Please join us for this Sunday Mass in our parish church.

Two years ago at our Anzac Day Celebration, the President of the RSL club presented Chisholm with a Lone Pine seedling in a tiny pot. This seedling had been grown from a seed from the original pine tree at Lone Pine at Gallipoli. It has been cherished and nurtured by the school community, and in particular, the Environment Leaders under the

supervision of Mrs. MacNamara. It had grown and was looking very healthy indeed. At the time of receiving it, it was not planted because the building of the MPA was in progress and also it was necessary to find the right spot that suited it. So imagine our sadness, when in week 2 of this term it disappeared. If anyone knows anything about it could you please advise the office.

No questions will be asked but the students would appreciate it being returned.

Merilyn Hancock Religious Education Co-ordinator

Opening and Blessing Chisholm Learning

Centre Friday, 9th September

Time: 10.00am – 11.00am ..... Opening and Blessing 11.00am – 11.45am ..... Recess 11.45am – 12.30pm ..... Open Classroom 12.30pm – 12.45pm ..... Eating 12.45pm – 1.15pm ....... Play time 1.30pm ......................... Chisholm’s Got Talent

SCHOOL BANKING

Following recent discussions at the term 2 and term 3 Chisholm Community Group meetings, Chisholm will soon be offering school banking for our students, through the Commonwealth Bank.

A representative from the bank addressed the group and spoke at yesterday’s morning assembly about developing and encouraging saving habits amongst students.

There is no pressure to take up the offer of student banking and a letter with further details will come home this week.

The following times have been set aside for any parents interested in the program.

Wed, August 24 … 2.30pm Parent sign up (Parent Retreat Area) Fri, August 26 … 8.45am Parent sign up (Parent Retreat Area) Mon, August 29 … 2.30pm Parent sign up (Parent Retreat Area) Wed, September 14 … 1

st day of school banking program

Contact details for the program facilitators will be made available in the information letter that will be sent home. Thanks for your support.

Andrew Emanuel Assistant Principal

GARDEN DEVELOPMENT

Come and look at our new gardens that have been developed between the undercover area and the oval. These look fantastic and add to the presentation of Chisholm as a school of which we can be proud. I particularly thank Mr Emanuel and Mrs MacNamara for volunteering their time, skill and labour to assist in planting 120 plants, mulching and setting up irrigation lines. Your efforts are most appreciated.

Keiran Byrnes

SCHOOL START TIMES

Mornings can be very busy times during the school week with getting ready, making lunches, traffic etc.

Recently, an increasing number of students have been arriving to school late which is impacting on classes in two concerning ways.

���� Students are missing part of the first lesson of the day which affects their learning

���� The first lesson of the day is being interrupted by children arriving late.

To assist in delivering quality learning and teaching outcomes, parents are reminded that: ���� Playground supervision begins at 8.15am ���� Class starts at 8.45am ���� Assemblies (Monday and Friday) begin at 8.45am

Thank you for your understanding and assistance in this matter.

CHANGE OF DATES – WEEK 8 ASSEMBLIES

Due to the confirmation of the date for the Blessing of our new buildings, we have had to move the assemblies that were originally planned for Week 8. Please note the following changes of date for your diary:

� Stage 2 Assembly – 3W 2pm Tuesday, 13th

September � KG Assembly – 2pm Wednesday, 21

st September

� Stage 3 Assembly – 2pm Friday 16th

September

PARENTS MATHEMATICS FORUM

On Tuesday 30th

August we are holding a Parent Mathematics Forum from 2:00pm – 3:00pm. You’re participation in the Parent Mathematics Forum would be welcomed by the staff and we warmly invite you to join us. At this Forum parents will:

• Learn about some of the changes that have been happening in the mathematical learning at Chisholm;

• Gain some insight into deepening your child’s understanding of mathematical concepts;

• Learn some games and tips that you can use at home with your child to support their mathematical learning; and

• Receive the “Parent Pack” to take home. This “Parent Pack” includes various resources and a booklet of tips and games to assist you when helping your child with counting.

If you are able to join us for this Forum and have not yet let the school know, please write your details on a note and send it to school to Mrs Belinda Barnes no later than Thursday 25

th August.

We look forward to working with you, Belinda Barnes (Maths Coordinator)

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LIBRARY NEWS

Book Fair: Our Book Fair is coming in Week 9 as part of our Chisholm Book Week celebrations. A flyer went home last week to promote our Book Character Mufti Day (Wednesday, 14

th September) and to ask for parent

helpers to assist with the smooth running of our Book Fair. If you would like to help sell books at the Book Fair to raise money for Chisholm, please see Mrs Lark. Premier’s Reading Challenge: 207 enthusiastic readers from Chisholm have completed the 2011 Premier’s Reading Challenge. Certificates will be delivered to Chisholm next term. Congratulations to those students for promoting reading and literacy at Chisholm.

HELP! CRAFTY REPAIRERS REQUIRED!!! Children love to spend lunchtimes in the Learning Centre. They draw, read and play quiet games including chess, dinosaurs and hand puppets.

Our hand puppets are in desperate need of repair and our story unicorn is losing his stuffing. If you are handy with a needle and would be able to help us, please see Mrs Lark. Thank you.

CHISHOLM DIOCESAN TEAM UPDATE

Missed from the previous newsletter results was Annalise Brouwer (12 Years) 100 metres 3rd. Thank you to the parents that assisted on the day timekeeping and place judging. Good luck to the Chisholm team that will be competing in the Diocesan this Friday. We look forward to hearing your results. Mark Taylor Shield Cricket Our round 2 game against Our Lady of Lourdes, Seven Hills is currently being organsied. Details about the day will be sent out once finalised. Chisholm Rugby League Teams Selections for the Chisholm Rubgy League teams began last week. Thank you to Mr McFarlane and Mr Hair for volunteering to coach our teams this year. The Hawkesbury Cup will be played on the last day of term September 23rd. The teams will be announced once the trials have been completed. Karen Baxter and Moira Marturia Sport Co ordinators

CHISHOLM SPRING FAIR SATURDAY 22ND OCTOBER 2011

Thank you to all the parents that dropped off goodies for the White Elephant and Book Stall last weekend, all donations are much appreciated. Please don’t forget that you can drop these off at the school at anytime. Also don’t forget that Ride Passes are on sale NOW! Stay tuned for the next edition of the Chisholm Fair Herald which will have an update on all that is happening for the Fair. Thanks Jacinta Drysdale 0410 704 163

Congratulations to the following students who celebrate

their birthday this week. Jeffrey Micallef, Jazmin Bagley, Zac McFarlane, Jacob White, Tayla Mitchell, Daniel Service, Jordan Anderson, Michael Boulos, Bradley Hoogenboom, Logan Turner, Beau Mackey, Chad Carr, Georgia Scott, Isabella Sciberras, Abi Johnson, Paige Johnson, Ethan Bailey, Connor McLaughlin, Sarah Thorne, Elyse Gibbons, Riley White, Bianca Dimech, Liam Harvey.

Congratulations to . . .

NATASHA LAMOND (SB) who competed in the Hawkesbury Eisteddfod 11yrs and under Restricted Piano Forte and received a Highly

Commended.

If you know of any student who has excelled in any area outside of school, please let us know – this spot is reserved for them!

Congratulations to . . .

Brett and Corinne Hume

on the birth of a beautiful baby girl ZARA Little Sister for Kayla (KM)

CANTEEN ROSTER

Wednesday – August 24 Michelle Vickery Simmone Usher

Thursday – August 25 Michelle Lipowicz Alison Hedges

Friday – August 26 Tammy Adams Simone Kennedy

Monday – August 29 Andrea Laird Bridget Tuesday – August 30

Karen Nightingale Wednesday – August 31

Alison Hedges Sally Alderton Thursday – September 1

Rose Smith Tracey McClifty Friday – September 2

Sam Buchanan, Rachel Johnson, Rebecca Monaghan, Janelle Adams

Monday – September 5 Donna Goddard

Tuesday – September 6 Michelle Dimech Georgina Buchanan

Wednesday – September 7 Rebekah King Karen Wilkinson

SPECIAL NOTICE FROM THE CANTEEN

When sending yoghurts or jellies from home – please supply a plastic spoon for your child. The canteen does not carry spoons or forks for food brought from home – these can be

purchased at a cost of 10¢ each.

We are also unable to reheat food at the canteen brought from home due to OH&S guidelines.

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LEARNING MATTERS

Week 9Week 9Week 9Week 9 ~ ~ ~ ~ Daily Book Readings in the MPA Daily Book Readings in the MPA Daily Book Readings in the MPA Daily Book Readings in the MPA –––– hear teachers hear teachers hear teachers hear teachers

read their favourite books!read their favourite books!read their favourite books!read their favourite books!

TuesdayTuesdayTuesdayTuesday 13131313thththth September September September September

WedneWedneWedneWednesdaysdaysdaysday 14141414thththth September September September September

ThursdayThursdayThursdayThursday 15151515thththth September September September September

FridayFridayFridayFriday 16161616thththth September September September September

Author visitAuthor visitAuthor visitAuthor visit &&&&

Writer’s workshopWriter’s workshopWriter’s workshopWriter’s workshop

Book Character ParadeBook Character ParadeBook Character ParadeBook Character Parade &&&&

Mufti DayMufti DayMufti DayMufti Day

Class rotations to Class rotations to Class rotations to Class rotations to enjoy “Picture Book of enjoy “Picture Book of enjoy “Picture Book of enjoy “Picture Book of the Year” nomineesthe Year” nomineesthe Year” nomineesthe Year” nominees

Students can bring Students can bring Students can bring Students can bring flags of other flags of other flags of other flags of other cocococountries…!!!untries…!!!untries…!!!untries…!!!

BOOKS ON SALE AT LUNCHTIMES & AFTER SCHOOL!BOOKS ON SALE AT LUNCHTIMES & AFTER SCHOOL!BOOKS ON SALE AT LUNCHTIMES & AFTER SCHOOL!BOOKS ON SALE AT LUNCHTIMES & AFTER SCHOOL!

We are safe, honest, respectful learners!