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P.O. Box 857 Katanning 6317 Phone: 98212281 Fax 98214281

18th October 2017 Issue 31 St Patrick’s School Vision Statement

St Patrick’s Catholic School in Katanning aims to emulate Jesus through its motto of Concern by engaging children, teachers, parents, community and the parish to work together in a supportive

and happy environment. Our school acknowledges parents as the primary educators of their children, and aims to further develop each child intellectually, emotionally, physically, socially and

spiritually, creating lifelong learners who have the ability to draw upon processes and skills, to cope with future technologies in a changing society. Our school strives to be accepting of multicultural

and individual differences. It acknowledges the rights of children to be safe and values them through pastoral care.

Dear Parents and Guardians, It is a busy week at St Patrick’s; our Year 6 students will be participating in their Confirmation workshop today at 6 pm and then they have their retreat this Friday with candidates from St Bernard’s Kojonup. Next Monday, Bishop Holohan will be visiting our Confirmation candidates to speak with them about the significance of the sacrament and what it means to their life. Confirmation celebrates the presence of the Holy Spirit within us. Our confirmation candidates learn about Pentecost when the Spirit of God came down upon them and filled them with the strength, power and courage that they needed to live out the Good News. Jesus had said to them, that he would send a helper; his Spirit came into their hearts permanently. In the Book of Isaiah 11:2-3, the Gifts of the Holy Spirit are described. In the passage, the gifts are considered ones that Jesus would have possessed. Through Jesus, we also receive the Gifts of the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Confirmation. Wisdom helps us recognize the importance of others and the importance of keeping God central in our lives. Understanding is the ability to comprehend the meaning of God's message. Knowledge is the ability to think about and explore God's revelation, and to recognize there are mysteries of faith beyond us. Counsel is the ability to see the best way to follow God's plan when we have choices that relate to him. Fortitude is the courage to do what one knows is right. Piety helps us pray to God in true devotion. Fear of the Lord is the feeling of amazement before God, who is present, and whose friendship we do not want to lose.

Year 3 Paralitury.

Peace to you and your family, Christopher Smith Principal

Please join us at this week’s Friday afternoon assembly at 2.30pm. Congratulations to this week’s award winners…

Richardson Saw, Milo Hewson, Leah Edwards, Kimberley Dowling,

Ava Warren, Ebony Smith-Marciniak

Sport Award: James Shackley

Ebony Smith Marciniak and Flynn Stade

DATES TO REMEMBER - TERM 4

Wednesday 18th October Confirmation Family workshop

Friday 20th October Confirmation Retreat

Monday 23rd October Bishop Holohan visist

School Board Meeting

Tuesday 24th October Year 1 Paraliturgy

Penance Family Workshop

Sunday 29th October Confirmation Mass

Tuesday 31st October Pre Primary Paralitury

Wednesday 1st November All Saints Mass – Whole School

Sacrament of Penance

Tuesday 7th November Year 2 Paraliturgy

Wednesday 8th November Interschool Jumps and Throws

Friday 10th November Interschool Athletics Carnival

Sunday 12th November Pre Primary Family Mass

Monday 13th November Swimming Lesson commence PP – Yr2

THE ARTS… The term four Arts focus is DANCE. Classes started this week and the students have shown great enthusiasm. Girls are encouraged to wear shorts under their dresses. Many Thanks, Mrs Punch

Enrolments for 2018

Is your child returning in 2018? If your child is not returning next year, could you please notify the office as soon as possible so we can finalise classes for 2018.

School Board and P & F AGM Wednesday 22nd November P&F AGM – Wednesday 22nd November. The P&F invites all interested parents / guardians to consider taking on a P&F executive committee role for 2018. All positions, (President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary and P&F representative to the Board), will be available at the above AGM. Nominations can be made in writing by collecting a form from the School Front Office. These MUST be returned to the front office by 3pm Tuesday 21st November at the latest. As per our new constitution; If only one written nomination is received for a position they shall be automatically elected, no voting or motion needs to be passed. If no written nominations are received then nominations can be taken from the floor at the AGM. If only one person verbally nominates then they shall be automatically elected, no voting or motion needs to be passed. If more than one person nominates for a position then voting shall occur and a motion must be passed. For further information please do not hesitate to contact any of the current committee; Shannon Beeck, Jocelyn Prosser, Kym Hamon, Davina Davies or Tania Edwards.

To everyone celebrating a birthday this week….

Alice Bushell, Charlotte Lydeamore, Mae Angel Villaflor, Alyssa Cutler, Howie Clegg

Pre Primary Little Lady

Bug…

Abbey poett

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS

The uniform shop will open fortnightly on a Thursday morning 8.30am to 9.30am. If you cannot get into the shop during this time, please feel free to send your order to Karen, Shan, or Helen in the front office. Karen Watson – 0407 729 880 csukie@westnet.com.au

Shannon Beeck - 0428217728 shanbeeck@gmail.com

SUMMER UNIFORM – TERM 4 Girls Summer Uniform Royal Blue Summer Dress Plain White Socks – fold over ankle socks. Black leather school shoes- lace up or buckle style OR brown sandals Royal blue slouch hat with School Crest. Boys Summer Uniform Short sleeve grey shirt with School Crest Grey college shorts Grey ankle socks with gold and royal blue stripes Black leather lace up school shoes OR brown sandals without socks Royal Blue slouch hat with School Crest.

*NO HAT = NO PLAY*

BOOK CLUB ISSUE 7

CLOSES 19th OCTOBER

Absentee Notes It is a requirement by the government for parents to notify the school of a child’s absence from school. Please ensure a written note is handed to the classroom teacher the day the child resumes school or an absentee notification can be completed on online at www.stpatskatanning.wa.edu.au Please also keep our office updates with address details and contact numbers should any of these details change.

PAYMENT OF SCHOOL FEES

Parents are reminded that

All School Fees are to be paid in full no later than 31st October.

Please contact the office if you have any queries.

Homework Classes Mrs Holmes is available for students from Years 3 to 6 in the Year 6 classroom.

Term 4 homework classes will start Tuesday 24th October.

NO CANTEEN ON THE FOLLOWING DATES…

8th November Interschool Jumps and Throws 10th November Interschool Athletics Carnival 6th December Last week of school 8th December Last week of school

OPEN ….

THURSDAY 19th

OCTOBER!!

ST PATRICK’S CHURCH

Celebrate Mass Saturday 21st October at 6.00pm Sunday 22nd October Kojonup Rosary Rally at 10.30am Everyone is welcome. Altar Servers: Domenic Kennedy, Jack Kennedy and Zacheus Ndong’a

GOD’S PATH THE WORD Some Pharisees wanted to trap Jesus. They said to him, “Teacher, you are not afraid of anyone so tell us what you think. Is it against our Law to pay taxes to the Roman Emperor or not? ”Jesus said, “You hypocrites! Why do you try to trap me? Pay to the Emperor what belongs to him and pay to God what belongs to God.” LOOK CLOSER First! We are loved by God who is disappointed when we get off-track by following some ‘other’ god, like money or things. It is not that God wants to control us. Rather, God knows that we will be happiest if we live according to the divine plan.

Father in Heaven, you have created us and you love us. You give us a plan to live by that will

make us happy. Help us to keep your commandments.

Amen.

Learning: In Pre Primary we are continuing to build on our writing skills. The children are learning the finer details of constructing a Weekend Recount and are making use of their writing strategies to come up with some great sentence structures to describe the "what, when, how and who" of their weekends. Mrs Pontillo. Engagement: Wow! Term 4 already. We have been super busy in Kindy learning all about dinosaurs. We know all about herbivores and carnivores. Come and check our classroom out to see what we have been learning about. We have even done our show display on dinosaurs so make sure you have a look at our display at the Katanning Show. Mrs Willey. Accountability: Each week I am fortunate to work with children from different year levels across all learning areas. By having good conversations and completing tasks set by classroom teachers well, we are working as a team towards the same goal. Together with our various volunteers who come through the school, all stakeholders within our school community (staff, students, families and carers), have a responsibility to contribute towards building a successful school environment. Mrs Sugg. Discipleship: Over the past weeks I have been working with the Confirmation Candidates. Sharing and talking with them, about the Fruits and the Gifts of the Holy Spirit has been very enjoyable. The children are learning that they and the people close to them have special gifts and talents that they had not realised that they have. If we look to one another we also have special gifts and talents that we can share with others. Mrs Poett.

Joey Scouts are coming to 1st Katanning

For 6 and 7 year old boys and girls

Commencing Term 1 2018 Meeting Wednesday afternoons plus some weekend activities

Skills Games

Craft Outdoor

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For more information, contact 1st Katanning Scout Group:

Hilary Harris - Group Leader – 9821 4889

Ella Maesepp – Joey Leader – 9821 8616

KATANNING GOLF CLUB 2017 JUNIOR GOLF COACHING EVERY FRIDAY FROM FRIDAY 13TH OCTOBER TILL FRIDAY 15TH DECEMBER Where: Katanning Country Club Driving Range When: Every Friday of school term 4 Age: 8-16 years of age Time: 3.45-4.30 Cost: $40 for the term Equipment provided, bring your own clubs if you have them. Please contact Louise McCarley (0427773550) or Fiona McCarley (0428211877) for further information. Following Junior Golf, from 5pm, why not get a team of 3 together and join in the fun at Corporate Golf! (starting date to be confirmed)

GREAT SOUTHERN TOYOTA

G.S.T. Pre Harvest Men's Health

Night

Thursday 2nd November 2017

7.00pm to 8.30pm

For more information

Contact Jess

Ph (08) 9821 7100