Annunciation P.S. Nolan Avenue Brooklyn Vic 3025 www.asbrooklyn.catholic.edu.au

All correspondence to: P O Box 431

Altona North Vic 3025 Ph: 9314 6271 Fax: 9318 0298

principal@asbrooklyn.catholic.edu.au

2nd May 2012

NEWSLETTER

Reflection:

Prayer of Abandonment

I will get up and go to my father, and I will say to

him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and

before you; I am no longer worthy to be called

your son; treat me like one of your hired hands.’ ”

So he set off and went to his father. But while he

was still far off, his father saw him and was filled

with compassion; he ran and put his arms around

him and kissed him (Lk 15: 18–20).

Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty,

my memory, my understanding,

and my entire will,

All I have and call my own.

You have given all to me.

To you, Lord, I return it.

Everything is yours; do with it what you will.

Give me only your love and your grace,

that is enough for me.

St Ignatius of Loyola

Dear Parents / Carers, Congratulations to the ten year 6 students who were confirmed on Sunday. The children were a credit to their families and to Annunciation School. We are very proud of you. Many thanks to Mrs. Mary and Mrs Hall for the work that went into preparing the children, here at school, and to the parents at home. The children from Annunciation are always extremely respectful and reverent in the Church.

NEW ARRIVAL

We were all delighted to hear that Sarah, Christian and Alice welcomed a new son and brother, Ignatious Hubertus into their family on ANZAC Day, April 25th. Both mum and bub are well. VISIT TO BOTANICAL GARDENS Our visit to the Botanical Gardens was a wonderful day of learning for the children. All the children had a lesson from the teachers there at the gardens and participated fully in the activities that were offered. After lunch it was fitting that we got to visit the Shrine, which reinforced the learning about ANZAC Day that the children have undertaken over the last few weeks.

Calendar Dates for Term 2 2012

Week 3

4/5 Swimming Week 3 Hockey clinic (during sport) Week 4

7/5 Heath McKenzie – Cartoonist 3.30 to 5.00pm. in Community Room P & F meeting at 7.00pm. 9/5 Grandparents Day 10/5 Mother’s Day Stall 11/5 Mother’s Day Luncheon Swimming Week 4 – am sessions 13/5 Mother’s Day Week 5

14/5 Fire Brigade Visit Gr. 6 15/5 Fire Brigade Visit Gr. Prep/1 Naplan Testing (Gr. 3 and 5) 16/5 Naplan Testing (Gr. 3 and 5) 17/5 Naplan Testing (Gr.3 and 5) 18/5 Swimming Week 5

ANNUNCIATION PLAYGROUP

Yesterday our new Annunciation Playgroup had its first scheduled session. Many thanks to Amanda Alush - Pheonix’ (prep) mum, who is coordinating the playgroup. It will be held each WEDNESDAY morning, from now on. Please

keep the Playgroup in mind, as you meet with young families in the area, who might like to join a playgroup. It is open to anyone, not just

families from Annunciation.

PLAYGROUP Details: Wednesday Mornings: 9:00a.m. – 11:00a.m. Where: Community Room. Coordinator: Amanda Alush Enquiries: Ring school office on 93146271 All Welcome. Come along and bring a friend!

ENROLMENTS FOR 2013 We are now taking enrolments for 2013, so please let friends and neighbours know. We are hoping for a strong intake next year to replace the numbers we will be losing out of year 6. Invite the families of prospective students to come along, see the school in action and meet the staff and children.

SCHOOL TIMETABLE I’d like to remind parents of the actual school times that we have.

• The school day begins at 8:45a.m. each day.

• School finishes at 3:30p.m. each day except Tuesday.

• On Tuesdays, school finishes at 3:oop.m.

• Our school Assembly commences at 2:40p.m. each Tuesday.

• We would love to see more family members attending our assemblies each week in the community room. The children particularly like to see parents and grandparents at our assemblies.

QUESTIONNAIRE Attached to today’s newsletter is a questionnaire that we would like you to complete, to assist us in planning greater learning opportunities for the children of Annunciation School. Please complete, sign and return the form by Friday, 4th May.

PARENTS AND FRIENDS NEWS

Mother’s Day activities for the coming week, will commence with the Mother’s Day stall on Thursday 10th May. We have some wonderful gifts which the children can purchase. Prices will commence at $1.00 upwards. Mother’s Day raffle will be drawn on Friday 11th May. So make sure you get your raffle tickets in to be part of the raffle to win some great prizes. Mother’s Day Luncheon will be held on Friday 11th May. This has always proved to be a very successful day. It is a time for all mothers and grandmothers and special people to come together enjoy a nice lunch and catch up. The children always enjoy putting on a special presentation. So if you haven’t booked a seat yet, you still have time do so. Just let Connie at the office know by Friday 4th May, if you would like to attend.

ALTONA GATE SHOPPING CENTRE Altona Gate Shopping Centre again will be running a competition called Run Around Australia. Every time you or your families, friends of our school shop at Altona Gate Shopping Centre simply nominate our school when you present your receipts at the Customer Service Desk or leave them at quick drop boxes located in the Centre. This promotion starts on May 21st. More details to follow closer to the date.

WOOLWORTHS EARN AND LEARN

Our school will be again participating in the Woolworths Earn and Learn Program for 2012. It will be run differently this year. Commencing 9th May, when you shop at Woolworths you can collect stickers from the checkout operator and place them on sticker cards (which will be sent home shortly). You will receive one sticker for every $10 you spend (excluding liquor, tobacco and gift cards). Once you sticker card is completed, return it to school. The program runs from 9th May until 1st July. Woolworths will again be in partnership with Modern Teaching Aids.

FAMILY WEEK CELEBRATIONS

As previously advised last week we will be having some celebrations for Family Week from 7th May to 11th May.

1. Monday 7th May – Heath McKenzie will be coming to run a session on how to draw cartoons. All parents and grandparents are invited to attend. It will commence at 3.30pm. and conclude at 5.00pm. (afternoon tea will be provided). Please fill in the reply slip at the bottom of newsletter and by Friday 4th May. Donations to Catholic Care, our own family welfare organisation, will be accepted on the day.

2. All grandparents are invited to attend a special whole school Mass at 10.00am. for our grandparents day celebrations. After Mass the children will be drawing their own comic super hero, and all grandparents are invited to join them. A gold coin donation for The Save the Children Foundation is all it takes to enter the comic super hero school competition.

It would be obvious to you that the staff is providing all family members with many opportunities to join with the students in learning situations. There are many benefits to children when mum, dad and other family members involve themselves in the children’s education. Not only is it fun to come along to school and share in the joy of learning together, but the bond between family members is strengthened. Children thrive on that type of attention and support. We all want children to thrive in their learning. It is a great support to your child when you have a good understanding of what their strengths and weaknesses are, what they like doing, what they find difficult, etc. Our teachers are experts in education and can help you understand how you can best assist your child’s learning. When we all gather and learn together, we are building a strong foundation for your child’s education. We hope that you take up the opportunities that are being provided for you.

STUDENT OF THE WEEK AWARDS FOR

24th

April and 1st May

Liam Sellers Grade Prep For focusing well during our Anzac discussion and asking interesting questions about what he saw and wanted to found out.

Ethan Donovan Grade For an excellent explanation about what he understands about Anzac Day.

Chiara Sutera Grade 2 For the effort she has put into developing her handwriting and presentation skills.

Brian Malibiran Grade 4 For fantastic drawings that have lots of detail. Well done!!

Lini Sefokuli Grade 5 For challenging herself to be the best learner she can be. Well done Lini. Keep it up.

Stephanie Heaney

Grade 6 For demonstrating excellent writing skills in self editing and revising her persuasive text on caged animals. Go Stephanie.

Nicholas Picoula Grade Prep For explaining well to the group what he knows about vegetables and plants.

Elisa Guaglianone

Grade Prep For writing and drawing an excellent plan for her recount of our excursion to the Botanical Gardens and the Shrine.

Andy Nguyen Grade 3 For his eagerness and involvement in learning about plants at the Botanical Gardens.

Steele Ferris Grade 4 For the enthusiasm she showed in trying different herbs and vegetables at the Botanical Gardens.

Ron Malibiran Grade 6 For showing initiative and seeking assistance when needed. Keep it up Ron.

Julian Sutera Grade 6 For leading the way in being an independent learner. The way to go Julian. Well done!!

Botanical Gardens Visit

Guess he didn’t like the taste of that!!

REPLY SLIP - PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN BY FRIDAY 4TH MAY Heath Mckenzie – cartoonist Monday 7th May – Community Room – 3.30 to 5.00pm. Family name:……………………………………………… Grade: …………………. � Yes we are able to attend How many attending: ………………….. � No we are unable to attend Grandparents day – Wednesday 9th May Family name: ……………………………………………… Grade: ……………………. � Yes I am able to attend How many attending: ………………….. � No I am unable to attend

QUESTIONNAIRE - PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN BY FRIDAY 4TH

MAY

NAME: …………………………………………………………………………..

Presently, how are you involved within the school?

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Do you have any special talents that could extend the children’s learning?

Eg cooking, sewing, woodwork etc

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Do you have the time to share your talents with the children or other adults in the

school community?

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Are you confident using technology?

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Would you like to learn or have access to ICT programs such as Word,

Network/Social Media, Facebook, Blogging etc?

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Would you be happy and confident working with the children in the area of

technology?

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