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NEWSLETTER TERM 4 WEEK 7 November 26 2015

PRINCIPAL’S PERSPECTIVE

Dear Members of the St Paul’s Community

Parent Helpers’ Thank You Morning Tea Invitations have been sent home for the Parent Helpers’ Thank you Morning Tea at 9.00am tomorrow, Friday 27 November. Everyone is invited, as we know that every parent has helped out in some way in the school this year. We would love to see you there to thank you for the support you give the school for the benefit of the children.

AGM Thank you to the parents and staff who attended the AGM on Tuesday night. Your support and interest in the school on these occasions is greatly appreciated.

Sincere thanks go to the exiting St Paul’s School Board members, Jill Baroni, Olga Biundo and Emma Gregory for their service this year. I would like to welcome the new Board members for 2016, Suzanne Woods, Angelina Bowden-Jones, Kirsten Dechan and Luka Margaretic. Emma Crean, Simon Borck, Milaika Jordan and Nola McIntyre will remain on the Board in 2016. We appreciate the generosity of these people for their willingness to share of their time and efforts for the good of the school community.

There will also be a change on the P&F executive committee next year. Our appreciation goes to the departing executive members, Clare Salfinger (President), Suzanne Woods (Deputy President), Rebekah Hampson (Secretary) and Kellie McElligott (Treasurer). We congratulate them on their great achievements and thank them for their commitment and hard work during their time on the P&F.

We congratulate Juliet Bruining for taking on the role of P&F President next year. So far, the rest of the P&F Executive Committee consists of Lina Coletti (secretary), Heather Allingame and Emma Gregory (general members). We thank these wonderful people for giving of their time and efforts for the benefit of the school. Please note that the P&F are still seeking a Vice President, a Board P&F Rep and a Treasurer. Our Bursar, Virginia Thomas, has kindly offered some training and any assistance needed for the person who takes on the role of Treasurer. Please let us know if you could possibly fill one of these positions.

Reconciliation Congratulations to the children who are making their first Reconciliation tonight. It will be a beautiful liturgy, followed by an opportunity for the children and adults to make their Reconciliation, with Fr Tim or one of the visiting priests, who have kindly offered their services. We hope that the children will avail themselves of this healing Sacrament throughout their lives. Our thanks go to Irene Pangestu and Fr Tim for preparing the children for this sacrament.

Kindy Concert Next Thursday, 3 December, at 10.00am in the Heritage Hall, the Kindy have their end of year concert and morning tea for their parents. It is heart-warming to see their happy, little faces as they perform for their parents. The children have come a long way since the start of the year and are now truly ready for Pre Primary. Well done to Mac Callisto, Mary Kerrigan and Connie Mezzatesta, for ensuring that the children had a wonderful year in Kindy this year.

Joanna Noonan PRINCIPAL

St Paul’s Primary School is committed to Christ-centred education, inspired by the vision of the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions and the teachings of St Paul, empow-ering us to seek the truth and grow in knowledge from darkness into the light of Christ.

OUR VISION STATEMENT

REFLECTION

Prayer in the Days Before Advent Lord Jesus, it happens every year. I think that this will be the year that I have a reflective Advent. I look forward to Sunday and this new season, Jesus. But all around me are the signs rushing me to Christmas and some kind of celebration that equates spending with love. I need your help. I want to slow my world down. This year, more than ever, I need Advent, these weeks of reflection and longing for hope in the darkness.

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Fri 27 Parent Helpers

Morning Tea

SWIMMING ENDS

Mon 30 Prayer Assembly Yr 6

Pre Kindy Orientation

9:30-10:30am

Tue 1 Class Prayer Yr 5

Thur 3 Communal

Reconciliation (3-6)

WEEK AT A GLANCE

Happy Birthday to the students who celebrate their birthdays this week

Jordan Marocchi Isabella Meehan Kieran Robinson Ben Corney

UPCOMING EVENTS

Thursday 26 November First Reconciliation 6:30pm Church

Monday 30 November Prayer Assembly 8.45am Year 6

Tuesday 1 December Class Prayer 9.am Year 5

Thursday 3 December Reconciliation 9.15am (Yr3-6)

Friday 4 December Year 6 Graduation Mass 6.30pm (St Paul’s Church)

Sunday 6 December Parish Mass 9.30am Pre Primary

Sacrament of Reconciliation Congratulations to our wonderful Year Three children who will receive their First Reconciliation tonight at St Paul’s Church. We ask God’s blessing on them all and their

families.

Communal Reconciliation Next Thursday 3 December, the children from Year 3 to 6 will have the opportunity to receive the sacrament of Reconciliation. We thank Fr Tim for organising this opportunity for the children to prepare for Christmas.

St Vincent de Paul A big thankyou once again to all families for your generous donations of gift cards and also many wonderful baskets of food items and other special gifts. We would like to thank the people associated with the St Vincent de Paul Society, who spend countless hours working with and assisting those less fortunate in our community. 1st Sunday of Advent Sunday 29 November The Church celebrates the beginning of a new Liturgical year with the First Sunday of Advent, this Sunday. Advent is a time of preparation, extending over four Sundays, before Christmas. The word Advent derives from the Latin word advenio, meaning "to come to"; The Lord is coming. Mac Callisto and Jesse Yock

Assistant Principals

RELIGION NEWS

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

PARISH NEWS

6pm Mass 8am Mass 9:30am Mass

N Cirillo E Crock B Hayes

S Cirillo R Crock J O’Connor

E Cirillo M Crock

ST PAUL’S PARISH ALTAR SERVER ROSTER

Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 November 2015

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IT NEWS

Library

This term we have been playing with the iPad app Aurasma, an augmented reality app which turns everyday objects and images into interactive opportunities by embedding, images, audio and video. This term the Year 5 students have been creating interactive book reviews. As a class, we looked at what factors and vocabulary needed to be considered to create an amazing review. The class then reviewed the books they were reading and designed poster reports. From there we used the Library iPads to create videos and embed them into the posters. The posters are on display in the Library. Come in, grab an iPad, and check out the recommendations of the Fab Fives!

Shelley Antoni LIBRARY

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SCHOOL NEWS

Last week in Kindy we had “Italian Week”, with many wonderful visitors. Thank you to Nonna

Maria (Katies’s Nonna), Nonna Concetta (Oscar’s Nonna) and Mrs Coletti. The children had a

wonderful time listening to stories about La Befana and Strega Nonna. They also enjoyed making pasta, zippoli and pizza.

Mac Callisto KINDY TEACHER

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SCHOOL NEWS

Semester 2 Reports – Connect P Portal

Dear Parents This semester we will again be using SEQTA to produce and push out our end of semester reports. The online parent portal, known as Connect P, is able to provide you with an electronic copy of your child’s report for Semester 2. All parents must locate their login and password used to access their child’s semester one report. Your web link to access Coneqt.p is: https://stpaulsmtl.coneqt-p.cathednet.wa.edu.au/ Once you have logged in using your username and password you will see a menu on the left hand side. The ‘Reports’ label is the way you can access this semester’s report. Reports will be made available on line for you to see and print if you wish. Your child’s Semester 2 report will be available from Friday 11 December at 4:00pm. If you are unable to locate your Semester One Report log in information, please contact the school office on 9271 8593 or admin@stpaulsmtl.wa.edu.au

Please note that parents who are unable to access their child’s report using an electronic device may request a paper copy from the school office. If you have concerns with your child’s report please email the class teacher during the week 14 December to discuss the matter.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Swimming Lessons Swimming lessons conclude tomorrow. We thank all parents for their support in ensuring all students were adequately prepared everyday for these important lessons. If your child has passed their next level they should receive a certificate. This is your evidence when enrolling your child in future swimming lessons.

Christmas & Edudance Concert & Costume Requirements

Parents please note that the concert will commence at 6:30pm on Tuesday 8 December.

Students are required to come to the concert dressed in the following outfits for their year level:

PRE-PRIMARY – “The Vengabus is Coming”

School shirt and shorts, pants etc

Large tie (eg Dad’s, Uncle’s) any colour

YEAR 1 – “Happy as a Minion”

White t-shirt/top and denim bottom half

Minion picture to be provided by Mrs. Voysey

YEAR 2 – “Don’t Stop Moving”

All black clothing (dark blue pants may be worn if black not available)

Girls to wear hair in two high buns one on each side

Silver wristband to be provided by Mrs. Voysey

YEAR 3 - “Afro Circus”

White t-shirt and any bright coloured shorts/trousers/skirts/ (can wear school shorts)

Boys can spike hair

Girls to wear hair in one high ponytail and hair can be teased/crazy

Mrs. Voysey to provide extra accessories

YEAR 4 – “Wipeout”

Any summer/bright coloured t-shirt or rash shirt and bright shorts/boardshorts

Zinc on face

No singlet tops YEAR 5 – “Walk to your own Beat"

blue t-shirt Tie Glasses (must be brought to practices) School shorts or skort pulled up high High socks

YEAR 6 – “Que Sera”

Red t-shirt and any coloured zip-up jacket or long sleeve shirt

Jeans or similar

All Students must wear sneakers/runners

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SCHOOL NEWS

CHECKMATE INTERSCHOOL CHESS COMPETITION

Last Wednesday a group of students from our chess club travelled to St Thomas’ Primary School in Claremont to

compete in our bi-annual interschool chess competition against St Thomas’ PS and Our Lady of Grace School. The

students started off slowly but made a valiant effort to catch up. Well done to the students involved. You played well and both won and lost with grace and sportsmanship. A big thank you goes to Mr John Bryson who travelled with us to St Thomas’ as the official adjudicator of the tournament. We appreciate you more than words can say!

Well done to the following students: Eli Hayes, Daniel MacRae, Jonathan Slater, Anders Phan, Jonathan Phan, Orion Chiem, Isabella Bruining and Jacinta Letizia. The concentration on their faces says it all.

Overall results:

1st Place – St Thomas’ Primary School 2nd Place – Our Lady of Grace School 3rd Place – St Paul’s Primary School

Please follow this link to the Beaufort Street Book Club. This is a wonder-ful selection of books and will make great Christmas presents. Each pur-chase will earn our school Bonus Reward Points.

BEAUFORT STREET BOOKS / ST PAUL’S

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COMMUNITY NEWS

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COMMUNITY NEWS

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COMMUNITY NEWS

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ST PAUL’S PRIMARY SCHOOL | TERM FOUR 2015 PARENT CALENDAR

Mission Focus: St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT/SUN

1 Oct 12-18 MONTH OF OCTOBER—ROSARY

12 Students commence Prayer Assembly 8:45am Year 6 EDUDANCE

13

14

15 Whole School Opening Mass (P—Yr6) Yr6

16

17/18 Mission Sunday

2 Oct 19-25

MONTH OF OCTOBER—ROSARY

19 Prayer Assembly 8:45am Year 1 EDUDANCE

20

21 Walk to School Day

22 Mass 9:15am (Yr4-6) Yr4

23 Assembly - Year 6 Team Games Y3-6

24/25

3 Oct 26-Nov

1

MONTH OF OCTOBER—ROSARY

26 Prayer Assembly 8:45am Year 5 EDUDANCE

27 Year 5/6 Cricket Carnival

2 I:I Mobile Device Fol-low Up Meeting at 6.30pm (Barbier)

29 Liturgy 9:15am (Y4-6) Yr5

30 World Teachers Day

Music Assembly 8:45am

31/1 1st - All Saints Parish Mass

4 Nov 2-8

2 Prayer Assembly 8:45am Year 4 All Souls’ Day EDUDANCE

3 Class Prayer 9am Yr3

4 Fun Run PP-Y6

5 Mass 9:15am (Y4-6) Yr6 Parent / Candidate Reconciliation Workshop 6:30pm Barbier Hall

6 Assembly - Year 1

7/8 Family Fun Day

5 Nov 9-15

9 Prayer Assembly 8:45am Year 3 EDUDANCE

10 Class Prayer 9am Yr4

11 Kindy 2016 Parent Info Night 6:30pm

12 Mass 9:15am (Y4-6) Yr5 Reconciliation Parent Meeting 6:30pm Church

13 P&F Meeting 8:45am

14/15

6 Nov 16-22

16 Prayer Assembly 8:45am Year 2 EDUDANCE

17 Reconciliation Retreat

18 Kindy 2016 Orientation Morning 9:30am-10:30am Interschool Chess Competition

19 Mass 9:15am (Y4-6) Yr4

20 Assembly - Year 3

21/22

7 Nov 23-29

SWIMMING

LESSONS

23 Prayer Assembly 8:45am Year 1 Pre-Kindy 2016 Parent Info Night 6:30pm SWIMMING EDUDANCE

24 SWIMMING Class Prayer 9am PP Board and P&F AGM 6:30pm

25 SWIMMING

26 SWIMMING First Reconciliation Liturgy 6:30pm

27 SWIMMING Parent Helpers Morning Tea 9am

28/29

8 Nov 30-

Dec6

30 Prayer Assembly 8:45am Year 6 Pre-Kindy 2016 Orientation 9:30-10:30amEDUDANCE

1 Class Prayer 9am Yr 5

2 3 Communal Reconciliation (Y3-6)

4 Assembly - Year 4 Graduation Mass & Dinner 6:30pm

5/6 Parish Mass Pre Primary

9 Dec 7-13

7 Prayer Assembly 8:45am Year 5 Pre-Kindy morning tea 10:30am EDUDANCE

8 End of Year Christmas & Edudance Concert 6:30pm

9

10 Thanksgiving End of Year Mass 9:15am (PP-Yr6) Yr5

11 Term 4 concludes Reports Sent Home

12/13