NEWSLETTER Term 1 Issue 5 March 9th 2017

St. Monica’s Primary School 20 Robinson Street Moonee Ponds 3039

Phone (03) 9375 1132 www.stmonicasmp.catholic.edu.au

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Anthony Feeney Principal: Mr. Peter Moore

Parish Office: Phone 9370 5035

Mass Times: Saturday 6:30pm (Vigil), Sunday 8:00am, 9:15am in Italian, 10:30am and 5:30pm

OSHP Number 0412 616 491

Faith

Hope

Love

Dear Parents,

Research demonstrates that effective schools have high levels of parent and community engagement. Such

engagement with the school is strongly related to enhanced wellbeing, positive behaviours and improved

student learning. This is exactly what we aim for at St. Monica’s.

We were delighted to host a ‘Parents as Partners’ session this week to demonstrate how parents can

become even more involved in the life of our school. I sincerely thank the members of staff who led this

session with interested parents.

We warmly welcome all those who have the time and work/life balance that allows them to become

involved during school hours. Every contribution is valued and will contribute to the engagement of

students across the school from Foundation to Year 6.

Parents

as partners

going back to school

Parish Education Board

Last night we held the Annual General Meeting of the Parish Education Board. I sincerely thank the

outgoing Members who have worked with a strong spirit of Unity and Harmony to achieve many great

things for our school community. To highlight all of the achievements of this group would be impossible,

but I’d like to highlight one example of how each has contributed:

Kathi Quick—for the magnificent World Teachers Day event

Brett Joyce—for the amazing Mothers Day Breakfast

Michael Walshe—for his significant contribution to the Building Program through ICT advice

Rodney Dennert—for his comprehensive approach to working bees and ongoing maintenance

I could fill the page with ways in which the advice of these parents has contributed to the school and I am

grateful for their dedicated service as members of the Parish Education Board.

I would like to offer a very special thank you to Mrs Annmaree Carmichael. Annmaree has chaired the

PEB over the past two years and has been a Member for the past four. Annmaree’s presence in our school

is frequent, effective, supportive and proactive. She embodies the school’s values of Faith, Hope and Love.

Over the last two years Annmaree has met with me on a regular basis and I cannot thank her enough for her

pastoral and practical support. She is a diligent, passionate and hard-working member of our parent

community who has been instrumental in forging strong bonds between the parent community and the

wider Parish. Her contribution to this community has been significant and words cannot adequately express

how grateful I am to her for connecting her Faith and Life in a way that enhances “community” through

everyday living. Annmaree cares deeply about this parish community and it shows in everything she says

and does. My deepest respect and heartfelt gratitude to you Annmaree.

I sincerely thank the continuing members of the BEB: John Morello, Andrew McCleave and Justin

Wibrow. I warmly welcome new members: Gerard Carew, David Garvey, Daryl La Fontaine and

Mark Blackmore. I am very excited to announce that our newly elected PEB Chairperson is Angela

MacNamara. I congratulate Ange on this most exciting appointment.

Thank You

It wasn’t difficult to find photos of Annmaree. She is generous with her time and participates in just about everything we do!

Parents As Partners - Facilitated and supported by our School Leaders

Michael Di Nuzzo—Deputy Principal and Mathematics Curriculum Leader

Olivia Hodgetts—Curriculum Leader

Trish Bremner—Literacy Leader

Christine Biondi—Years 5 and 6 Level Leader, Bianca Ogier—Years 3 and 4 Level Leader

Leanne Schmidt—Years 1 and 2 Level Leader, Vanessa Coulter—Foundation Level Leader

Staff News

It is with much sadness that I announce that Mrs. Christine James will be retiring

from her role at St. Monica’s after more than two decades of dedication to our

school. Chris will be taking more time away from the rigors of finances to spend

more time with her Grandchildren, with the possibility of part time work in another

setting.

I sincerely thank Chris for her diligence over the past 23 years. She has been for me, a veritable

encyclopedia of knowledge about the school, its families and our wider community. We will all

miss Chris and wish her well in this new chapter in her life. Chris’ final date at St. Monica’s is still

to be confirmed, so there is plenty of time for you to call in and say farewell.

New Appointment

I am delighted to announce the appointment of Mrs. Nancy Lo Monaco to the positon of Office

Administration Assistant. Nancy will join us on Monday 20 March and I know you will join with

me in making her welcome.

School Closure Day

Our first Curriculum School Closure Day for 2017 will be on Monday 24 April. This is the day

before ANZAC Day and will give families an

opportunity to plan ahead.

Catholic Education Week Art Show

This piece of Art was created using the

combined digital artwork of: Julian, Priscilla,

Julia, Max, Sofia, Mia, Olivia and Rory. It’s a

collaboration and has been framed in

preparation for next week’s Art Show at the

Catholic Leadership Centre. Because the piece

is a collaboration (and because it’s almost the

Feast of St. Patrick) the work has been named

“Comhoibriú” which means co-operation in

the Irish language.

If you would like to see this piece on display, the Art Show will run from 14-18 March at the

Catholic Leadership Centre at 576 Victoria Parade East Melbourne (Corner Hoddle Street).

Congratulations to its creators. Also on display will be “Party Animals” by Rhiannon (Year 6

2016) and “Sunset City” by Isabella (Year 6 2016).

Open Day

Our Open Day will take place on Wednesday of next week (15 March). Tours will leave the front

office at 9:30am, 12:15pm and 2:30pm. We are looking forward to showing everyone our school.

Yours sincerely,

Peter Moore

Principal

Teachers who love teaching … teach students to

love learning! Here are some examples of passionate

‘teaching and learning' at St Monica's this week!

MENTOR PROGRAM

As part of the induction and mentor program, our three new staff and their

mentors, met for breakfast during the week. The focus was on celebrating their

start to St Monica’s and setting goals for the remainder of 2017.

‘I’M THE MAP’

If there’s a place you gotta go - I’m the one you

need to know ….I’m the map…..

Can you recognise these lyrics?

The Year 4 students have commenced their Geography Unit and the excitement

about learning about Australia and comparing them to Africa is electric!

Check out the size of this atlas!

SHOW AND TELL

I had the pleasure of visiting 2D this week and lis-

tening to three students share their ‘show and tell’.

It was fitting that Audrey shared a book about inspi-

rational women which coincided with International

Women’s Day! Well done, Year 2.

DECIMATS

Did you know that in the 100-metre 2012 Olympic freestyle final, James Mag-

nussen came in second by one-hundredth of a second to American swimmer

Nathan Adrian 47.53 to 47.52, winning the silver medal. The Year 5 students

have been using decimats to visually represent what one-tenth and one-

hundredth looks like? Can you even imagine how quick one-hundredth of a

second actually is ……….

PREDICTION

The Year 6 students were ‘caught’ working in the shared space on ‘predictions’.

Do you look at a cover of the books in the library and automatically begin to

‘predict’ what the text might be about? What about newspaper headlines …...or

even the sub-headings for each ‘Caught in the Act’ passage?

BUCKET FILLERS

Evie, Hannah and Isla have been working tirelessly over the past week, ‘filling

the buckets’ of all the students in the school. They have been cutting up rib-

bon ready for everyone to make their ‘stars’ as part of the National Day of Ac-

tion Against Bullying and Violence! The school has ‘pledged’ to make 500

stars! How will you help?

Parents As Partners The annual 'Parents As Partners' session was held in the Auditorium on

Tuesday evening. Research demonstrates that effective schools have high

levels of parent and community engagement - enhancing wellbeing,

developing positive behaviours and improving student learning.

Of course, there was an element of fun, with the parents being challenged to identify a pattern between

what 'Silly Milly' likes and doesn't like! For example, Silly Milly likes apples but she doesn't like

bananas, she likes Football but doesn't like Cricket! Just like the students, we encouraged parents to be

persistent, to think and problem solve! Can you identify the pattern?

A workshop, facilitated by the St Monica's Level Leaders, had parents discussing what 'helping in the

classroom - feels like, sounds like and looks like'.

The logistical issues of obtaining a Working with Children's Check and signing the 2017 Community

Code of Conduct were also addressed.

If you were unable to make it .....can you still be a 'classroom helper'?

The simple answer is YES ...but there are a few things you need to do:

1. Read the Roles, Responsibilities and Expectations of a Classroom Helper below.

2. Ensure a copy of your WWC has been handed into the School Office.

3. Sign and return a copy of the 2017 Community Code of Conduct (available from the School Office).

4. Complete with a simple tick, whether you are interested in Classroom Helper, Excursions/Incursions or

being a Guest Speaker, survey at the Office.

5. Respond to specific correspondence from your Year Level Leader and Classroom Teacher.

Once again, thank you for your ongoing support of the teaching and learning at St Monica's Primary

School.

ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS

Work with individual students or small groups as directed by the teacher

Provide a role model for learning

Support students to complete tasks as instructed by the teacher

Verbally reinforce strategies as taught by the teacher

Completing administrative tasks, such as photocopying and/or laminating

Avoid making educational judgements, correcting or completing assessments

Refer behavioural, pastoral or academic concerns to the classroom teacher

Confidentiality

Harmony Day is a celebration of our cultural diversity – a day of cultural respect for everyone who calls Australia home!

The message for Harmony Day is ‘everyone belongs’. This message aligns with our whole school theme of ‘Respectful Relationships – with others’. It also aligns with the Year 3 History Unit on ‘Community, Remembrance and Celebrations’.

As a result, we have a number of activities organised:

Special Food Day ….Tacos! Splash of Orange …

students can wear something

orange, such as a hair bow, socks, necklace or hat!

Whole School Hand Mural!

Harmony Day will be held on Tuesday 21 March.

Positive parenting

Developing independence in primary school

By Michael Grose

Practical ideas for parents to encourage real independence in

children.

Your goal as a parent should be for your child to be completely

self-managing by the end of primary school. That is, he can get

himself and others up each morning; make his own breakfast; prepare his own schoolbag; collect his

own school uniform; put any notes under your nose to be signed and returned to school; and so it goes

on. Now, that doesn’t mean that kids will do all this all the time, because other factors come into play

such as busy schedules and early starts; children will need some assistance at times. However, it’s good

to keep in mind that children, when left to their own devices, generally do remarkably well at organising

their daily tasks. Sometimes they just need the opportunity. Here are four practical ways to develop real

independence in primary school-aged children:

1. Involve them in mealtimes

Mealtimes are the fulcrum around which healthy families operate. A shared meal is more than food. It’s

a ritual that binds people together; it’s a vehicle for parents to influence their children; and it’s an

expression of love and care. It is also fundamental to children’s wellbeing because there is a strong

correlation between good mental health in young people and those who regularly share a family meal.

Mealtimes also offer plenty of opportunities for children to help including running errands, preparing the

meal, setting the table, clearing the table, packing the dishwasher and other jobs. There’s something for

everyone!

2. Use pocket money to develop independence

A regular allowance is a fabulous way to promote real independence in children. Start in lower primary

school and gradually increase their allowance the older they become. Importantly, you need to increase

the areas that their allowance covers. For instance, in lower primary school a child’s pocket money

might go towards the purchase of some sweets and one or two other items each week. However, in

middle primary school it might increase to cover the cost of one or two lunch orders each week, their bus

money and some treats. In later primary school it could even cover some of their clothing purchases as

well. The important thing is not to cover for kids if, for instance, they don’t budget appropriately and run

out of money for school-canteen lunches. They can either make their own lunches at home or perhaps

borrow from a sibling and repay out of their next allowance. Pocket money used well is a fantastic way

to develop independence in kids.

3. Look after pets

It’s a quirk of life that most children want a pet, but they just don’t want to look after it in the long term.

Many kids discover that following the initial flush of enthusiasm looking after a pet can be a grind –

walking the family pooch, cleaning out the guinea-pig cage, or feeding the family feline. But pet care

offers priceless lessons in the development of grit, responsibility and nurturance – all necessary attributes

for independent success.

4. Walk, ride or take public transport to school

The opportunity to go to school on your own devices was a luxury that previous generations enjoyed.

While it may have seemed at the time like something to be endured rather than enjoyed, most people I

discuss this matter with look back with fondness and nostalgia. For most people it meant freedom,

friendship and fun. For a short time each day kids experienced a delicious type of freedom away from

both teachers and parents – a time to muck around, dawdle and mess around with mates. It also gave kids

some familiarity with their neighbourhood. Continued over the page……..

St Monica’s is officially a star weaving school! The National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence is Australia’s key anti-bullying event for

schools and calls on school communities to say “Bullying. No Way!” and “Take a Stand Together!” This

year, we will be demonstrating our commitment towards a bullying and violence free environment by

weaving stars, using colourful 30mm tear ribbon, as part of the One Million Stars Project. Some stars will

be woven at school during Lunchtime Craft Club by the Year 6 students. More will be woven by our

middle/senior students on Friday 17th March and shared with their junior buddies.

Our stars will form part of a display of one million stars, woven the world over, to be installed as an art

work at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. We are hoping to contribute 500 stars and have

until the end of July 2017 to weave them.

We would love families to pledge to weave one or more stars! If you would like to weave stars, please collect your ribbon (with instructions) from Tuesday 14th March,

from the office. Completed stars should be returned to Mrs Diana Tominc, Student Wellbeing Leader by

the end of Term 2 (Friday 30th June 2017).

Craft Club Grade 6 students at Lunchtime Craft Club

this week thoroughly enjoyed learning to

weave ribbon stars as symbols of hope and

light in the worldwide fight to end bullying

and violence. They are looking forward to

helping their peers weave a star during

Buddy Time in the lead up to the National Day of Action against

Bullying on Friday 17th March! St Monica's is well on the way

to meeting our pledge to weave 500 stars as our contribution to

the One Million Stars Project. Great work! Diana Tominc, Student Wellbeing Leader

Continued from previous page

It’s well established that currently more children are driven to school than ride or walk, which denies

children the same opportunity for friendship, fun and freedom. Busy schedules, less child-friendly

neighbourhood layouts and working parents are just some of the reasons that prevent kids walking to

school. If possible, look for ways to allow your child to get to school on their own. It’s fantastic for their

independence and wellbeing. If children are too young, walk or ride with them some of the way until

they are old enough and skilled enough to make the trip without you.

The age of opportunity

Children in this stage have an outward orientation and are exploring their place in the world. This is an

age and stage for greater neighbourhood exploration, for taking on real responsibility and for developing

personal confidence and efficacy before adolescence starts.

Lunchtime Games Club

photos. Our students were happily enjoying the

variety of games and activities offered at

Games Club every Thursday lunchtime,

including new Batman Lego and mindfulness

colouring books.

Diana Tominc - Student Wellbeing Leader

On Monday the following children represented St Monica’s a the District Swimming Carnival.

Congratulation to all the children on their sportsman ship and performance. Charli Rizzo, Chloe Jones,

Lachlan Gustincich, Sam Jeffery, Olivia Batey, Meg Lucas, James Smith, Patrick Dent, Sofia Galea,

Jemma Dorian, Charles Saunders, Max Caputo, Shauna McElligott, Isabel Khoury, Charles Barrett,

Christie Harding, Olivia Berlingeri, Ryan Gustincich, Benedict Jones, Bridget Lavery, Zane Raciti,

Charlotte Farrugia, Myles Quick, Andrew Kelly, Connor Van Der Linde, Rory Joyce, Amy Willoughby,

Evelyn Barun, Amy Gaylor, Ondine Goncalves, Zac Farfalla, James Ragg, Siena Mariani. Thank you to

Andrew Gustincich for time keeping and Mrs Gaye Mifsud for supervising the children. Results of

children progressing into the next round will be in next weeks newsletter.

Mr. McGuinness

Student of the Week Certificates will be presented at assembly on Friday 10th March at 3:00pm.

Whole School Awards Assembly (Location: Senior Yard)

Anthony Sergakis FC For having such a positive attitude towards life

and learning.

Frances McDonald FC For always using polite manners and finding

ways to be of help in the classroom.

Madison Sherer FS For her great organisational skills, and

displaying beautiful manners. Well done!

Max Buseddu FS For always displaying beautiful manners and

for being an enthusiastic learner. Well done!

Zachary Walsh FT For always having a smile and being so enthusiastic about all our classroom

activities! Well done Zachary!

Samuel O'Reilly FT For contributing your great ideas to classroom discussions! Keep up the

great work Samuel!

Claire Walsh 1C For her recount writing. Well done, Claire!

Lily Billing 1L For consistently giving her best effort in all learning and leading by

example with wise choices.

Ai-Linh Vu 1S For confidently sharing her thoughts during class discussions and for

always being a responsible class member. Well done Ai-Linh!

Paul Smith 2D For showing great initiative in the classroom and with his own learning.

Well done Paul.

Lily Eden 2M For always helping others in the classroom and working hard in writing.

Well done, Lily!

Chloe Alajaji 2T For using her initiative and sharing ideas with the class. Keep up the super

star work, Chloe!

Ella Brennan 3B For creating an appealing and meaningful poster about kindness.

Jayda Delia 3M For showing focus and independence in her learning.

Oliver Pane 3O For always being a kind and respectful member of the class. His sense of

humour brings joy and laughter.

Annabelle Bayona 4D For the attention to detail she gives in all her work and for leading by

example in all aspects of her school life.

Chloe Jones 4G For her determination and interest in learning new things.

Zara Hogan 4P For her enthusiastic and co-operative participation in Guided Reading

sessions.

Sienna Rocci 5B For her preparedness to apply herself to all set learning tasks. Well done!

Jacquelyn Moran 5J For speaking with empathy, knowledge and nuance during Inquiry.

Zoe MacLaren 5M For her persistence in Mathematics, learning to read decimal numbers

accurately!

Sebastian La Mari 6C For his great research efforts during our investigations into Australian

government.

Grace Sinnadurai 6K For displaying an open mind to new experiences on Year 6 Camp.

Hugh Allison 6M For actively contributing thoughts and ideas during reading focus groups.

Key Dates

March 2017 Friday 10th 3.00pm Whole School Awards Assembly

Monday 13th Labour Day Public Holiday

Tuesday 14th Foundation 2018 Enrolments Open

Wednesday 15th Open Day - Tours at 9.30am, 12.15pm and 2.30pm

Thursday 16th Class Mass - 6C

Confirmation Workshop Senior School 5.30pm and 7.00pm

Friday 17th St Patrick’s Day

3.00pm Assembly Years 3 - 6 hosted by 5B

Year 6 Interschool Gala Day

Tuesday 21st Harmony Day - wear something Orange and Special Food day [Tacos]

Thursday 23rd Class Mass – 6K

4D Parent Dinner

Friday 24th Assembly Foundation to Year 2 hosted by 2T

Year 6 Interschool Gala Sports Day

2018 Foundation Enrolment Close

Sunday 26th Youth Mass at 5.30pm

Thursday 30th Class Mass – 6M

Friday 31st Last Day Term 1 – school finishes at 3.30pm

Tuckshop

Reminder - all lunches need to be ordered via QkR.

Week Beginning 6th March Friday 10th Terri Ryan, Kerrie McBeath, Maria Pricone, Serena Smith

Week Beginning 13th March Tuesday 14th Lynn Garvey, Caroline Trevaskis

Wednesday 15th Jude Cassidy, Tereza Barun, Angela Cashin

Thursday 16th To be Advised

Friday 17th Rita Jefferies, Marie-Anne Zlatkovic, Carmel Rugolino, Melanie Moravski Dechnicz

Week Beginning 20th March

Tuesday 21st Gianna Willoughby, Rocchi Conidi, Tania Lewis, Barbara Potocki

Wednesday 22nd Lisa Saunders, Kylie Stevens, Melissa Khoury

Thursday 23rd Ange Horton, Rebecca Jones, Peta Barrett

Friday 24th Michelle Christian, Annmaree Carmichael, Julie Durling-Landa, Abbey Vandeloo

Week Beginning 27th March Tuesday 28th Mary Marcaccio, Larissa Cole, Carmen Richardson

Wednesday 29th Jodie Kukuljan, Leanne Redl

Thursday 30th Kate Farmelo, Sharron Paravizzini, Sanja Scher

Friday 31st Jane Henderson, Sonia Vendramini, Jane Padden

If you are unable to work on your rostered day would you please arrange a swap. Alternatively please

contact the office.

NOTICES 2017 FETE GOURMET DELIGHTS STALL

Money for Jam!

Are you interested in making either jam, chutney, pickles or relish for this year’s fete? The Gourmet

Delights Stall sells a wonderful array of homemade produce and preserves are it’s biggest seller. If you

have an interest in cooking, this is a great way to contribute to the fete and help raise money for our

school and its resources. At the moment produce is at its cheapest so if you’re interested in ‘making

hay whilst the sun shines’ please email Lynn Garvey at garvey@iinet.net.au or call me on 0437 252

948. There are many easy recipes to choose from or if you have a favourite recipe you are more than

welcome to use it. I will provide standard jars and lids at a small cost. Thank you.

- Lynn Garvey

St Mon’s Footy Tipsters Last year some of St Monica’s families organised a footy tipping competition, the competition was quiet

fierce with some very happy winners at the end of the footy season.

The competition will be running again this year …..more information will follow in the next couple of

weeks so keep your eyes open.

Below are photos of last years winners! WINNERS ARE GRINNERS!

Ange Horton with her

prized wooden spoon. 1st

Place winner, Melissa

Humann. 2nd place getter,

Abygaile Cukavac and our

globetrotting 3rd place

stealer Rose Greco, all

proudly showing off their

prizes.

OSHClub News Before School / After School Care Program

Next Week’s Activities

Dear parents and children,

This week at OSHClub, the children did an amazing job at completing the One Line drawing activity! It

was such a challenging task. However, the children were persistent, imaginative and enthusiastic learn-

ers, creating some super amazing drawings. Pop in to see their incredible work displayed in our room.

If your child is doing tennis while at OSHClub, please sign the permission slip, which is available in the

OSHClub office.

Please pack a hat into your bag for outside play at OSHClub this term. Remember ‘No Hat, No Play,

No Fun Today!’

Let’s have a terrific week,

Carina

____________________________________________________________________________________

YOU CAN GET YOUR KIDS TENNIS LESSONS DONE WHILST THEY ARE AT

AFTERCARE!

ST. Monica’s Tennis Club

Contact – Steve Riley – Club Professional

0403 433 750 or steve@rileytennis.com.au

BOOK IN FOR A FREE HOTSHOTS TENNIS LESSON Just inform your OSHClub Co-ordinator

about your tennis lesson (day & time)

OSHCLUB DROPS OFF AND PICKS UP KIDS FOR THEIR TENNIS LESSONS!!!

(Children must be booked into After Care session to be dropped off and picked up.)

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Before Care

Activities

-123 Basket-

ball

-Children Or-

dering With

Coles

-Draw Legendary

Pokemon

-Cricket

-Dot Painting -Silent Ball

-Heart Shape

Dot Painting

-GaGa Ball

After Care Ac-

tivities

-Hand Paint-

ing -Chalk Draw-

ings -Fruit Salad

- Portfolio Deco-

ration

-Netball -Uno

-Everybody’s IT

-Updating Our

Children’s Portfoli-

os

-Monoply -Hand Line Draw-

ing

-Pipe cleaner

bracelets

-Handprint

Painting Pea-

cock -Playground

Fun

Parent Information

OSHC program phone: 0412 616 491

Coordinator: Carina

Assistants: Leonie, Sharon, Nairy

OSHClub Head Office: 03 85649000

All families must be enrolled to attend the program, remember this is Free!! Please create an account

online at www.oshclub.com.au all bookings and cancellations can also be managed via your online ac-

count. For on the day bookings please contact the Coordinator direct at the program.

Thursday, 2nd March, 2017

Dear Parents of Year 2-6 students,

The International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) is an independent, quality skills-based

assessment program which rewards and recognises achievement. ICAS gives you broad insights into your

child’s performance across English, Mathematics, Science and Spelling. ICAS (sometimes referred to as the

UNSW assessments) has been developed by Educational Assessment Australia (EAA) since 1981.

Each student receives:

an engaging and challenging full-colour test booklet

an individual diagnostic report highlighting strengths and weaknesses and year to year progression

login details to access their online results which can be analysed and downloaded

a High Distinction, Distinction, Credit, Merit or Participation Certificate acknowledging their level of

achievement

the chance to receive an individually-engraved UNSW medal for the highest scoring student in each year

level for each subject.

To learn more about ICAS go to www.eaa.unsw.edu.au/icas/about

Remember, EAA has some very helpful tools to help your child prepare. You can access practice

assessments at www.eaa.unsw.edu.au/icas/preparation

To enrol your child in ICAS, please complete the registration form below and return it, with your entry

fees, to the school no later than Friday, 31st March, 2017. This is four weeks away and Term 1 break up

day. 2016 prices will be kept for this year if we order by this date. Price rise in 2018.

PLEASE NOTE - NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Kind regards,

Janet Dobson

(ICAS Co-Ordinator)

St Monica’s Primary School 20 Robinson Street,

Moonee Ponds Victoria 3039

Phone): 9375 1132 FaxÊ: 9370 7136

2017 International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS)

Permission Form

Please return this form to school in a clearly labelled envelope via your child’s tote box.

Please complete an entry for each of your eligible children.

I give permission for my child______________________________, of _______________

Child’s name Class

to participate in the following 2017 International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS).

Please select the subjects you would like your child to enter by highlighting or circling:

Students must sit on the official sitting date for each subject to be eligible for UNSW medals. However, your school may choose to sit at another time to fit in with other school activities and routines

Please find enclosed total entry fee paid by cash, cheque or credit card.

Cheques to be made payable to ‘St Monica’s Primary School’.

Entries Close Friday, 31st March at the close of the school day ( Term 1 break up day).

_____________________________________________ ______________

Name of Parent/Guardian Date

Signature of Parent/ Guardian

Subject/Paper Official Sitting Date Entry Fee, incl. GST Fee

Enclosed

Science 30 May 2017 $8.80 (2016 price)

Spelling 14 June 2017 $12.10 (2016 price)

English 1 August 2017 $8.80 (2016 price)

Mathematics 15 August 2017 $8.80 (2016 price)

TOTAL

St Monica’s Primary School 20 Robinson Street,

Moonee Ponds Victoria 3039

Phone: 9375 1132 Fax: 9370 7136

St Monica’s Primary School 20 Robinson Street,

Moonee Ponds Victoria 3039

Phone: 9375 1132 Fax: 9370 7136

2017 St Monica’s Fete, November 18th One of the things that makes St Monica’s great is our active friendly school community – the

community that has produced successful fetes in years gone by. This time around we want to

make sure that each family (especially new ones) have the opportunity to get involved. A school

fete is a great way to bring our community together, create friendships and most importantly see

our children experience what’s been created for them.

In previous fetes there has been an overwhelming amount of money raised. Whilst this remains

top of mind, our “school fete vision” this year is all about creating an amazing fun filled day for

children, families and the greater community. With this vision in mind, we would be extremely

grateful with your family’s involvement by nominating to do ‘just one task’.

On the next page is a list of ‘tasks’ we need to complete to ensure a successful fete. We will need

everybody’s support (large or small) on the day and also in the planning stages. So with the theme

of ‘just one task’ in mind, please tick one box (or more if you wish), include your contact details

and return this form to the school office as soon as possible. Then we can collate the responses

and when the time comes, we will contact you regarding participation.

Thank you kindly for your valuable help.

Yours sincerely,

Kelly Clark, Rose Greco & Sharon Lourdes

Fete coordinators

stmonicasfete2017@gmail.com

I’m going to become a fan of the St Monica’s Fete, please follow us on Facebook and Instagram

for the latest news.

Search St Monica’s Twilight Fete 2017

Yes, sign me up to the fete committee

I’m an advertising genius

I’d like to be ticket coordinator

Can get involved with craft which includes organising class art items for silent Auction

I can contribute to the Gourmet Delights food stall i.e. jams, chutneys, biscuits etc.

I’d like to organise the raffles

I can help seek donations

I can donate an item/voucher (please list item/voucher) ___________________________________________________________________

I can offer sponsorship or I know someone who might be interested

I’ve got a prominent house to put signage

I’m a bloke and keen to be muscle for stalls and general needs for fete day.

Be logistics coordinator

First Aid Officer

I’d like to organise a stall i.e. food, craft, juice bar, sideshow games, show bags, bookstall or another…. my suggestion is below

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I have a skill that can be utilised (i.e. carpenter, electrician etc…) (please list skill and please don’t

be shy about these skills!) ______________________________________ ________

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I’ve got a great idea (please list idea ______________________________________ ________

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I would like to help in a smaller way but don’t know quite how yet. Please keep me informed via

email of any help that may be needed from time to time.

Name: _______________________________________________________________

Mobile: _______________________________________________________________

Email: _______________________________________________________________

Child(ren)’s name/s and classes:___________________________________________________

For clarification of anything in the above list or if you’ve had a stall in previous fetes and wish to

continue this please contact us via email.

If you have a Centrelink Health Care Card/ Pension Card you may be eligible for CSEF. Application

forms are available from the school office.

Application close on Friday 30th June 2017.