Dear Parents, Students and Other Parishioners,

Thank you to those of you who gave me comments about the possibility of a different structure to classes for next year. Due to some new enrolments in Foundation over the holidays, we are staying with the current structure of separate Foundation community and then 2 communities of 2 homegroups for years 1 to 6 just as we have for the past 4 years.

We have employed 2 new teachers to replace Ms Gayanji Egan and Ms Tania Ladson who will take Parental Leave. Ms Kelly Ann Donald and Ms Natasha Stirling will join us for 2017. Ms Donald has spent a long time with us as we were her final placement school in her final year of training as a mature age graduate and Ms Stirling has come from St Patrick’s in Pakenham with several years of experience as both a classroom teacher and a leader in ICT. I will publish the full list of staffing when I have finalised it later in the term.

Gayanji began Parental Leave as of today and that is a week earlier than expected but we managed to get Mr John Desengano in to work alongside Gayanji for some time this week to ensure that there is a smooth handover and he will be here full time from Monday October 17 th to teach Ms Egan’s home group till the end of the term.

Mr Desengano has taught here before in Term 1 and 2 and has just returned from a long trip overseas so he should be ready and refreshed to work with us for the rest of the term. I am sure that you will get to know him really well. He certainly impressed us in his time in our school.

Child Safe SchoolsAll schools have been working hard to ensure that their schools meet Child Safety Standards as directed by the Minister for Education in Victoria. I am proud to say that Catholic Schools have really done a great job in meeting guidelines supported by the Catholic Education Commission of Victoria. CECV is committed to ensuring the ongoing safety of children and young people and supporting Catholic school principals, staff and parents in providing a safe and nurturing school environment.  As part of this commitment, the CECV has launched an updated anti-bullying website Bullying. No Way! The website reflects the nine key elements of the National Safe Schools Framework, Bullying. No Way! And has a range of classroom resources, interactive storytelling, animations, latest research, fact sheets and information sections for teachers, parents and students.  The new website provides activities associated with the annual National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence (NDA). Please get on and have a look at the contents and see if there are resources you can use at home.

St. Elizabeth’s Parish SchoolNewsletter: 13th October 2016

Catholic Education Melbourne Parent HandbooksThese will no longer be available in hardcopy. Online handbooks are available on the CECV website www.cecv.catholic.edu.au under Publications / Parent Handbooks.

SPORTSWe are thrilled when some of our students get into the finals of events and wherever possible we support teams to play. However, when a child does so well that they move in higher levels of competition, we struggle to find the where-with-all to supervise one or two or even three or four children at a one off event. We just don’t have the ability to release a teacher for so few. Therefore we are very grateful when parents and grandparents take responsibility for getting these successful students to their event. This is where we hope the home / school partnership can support the children.

Hello!Dawn, the crossing lady who replaced Lorraine early this year says `Hello’ and she misses us!

ParkingI have had a conversation with one of our elderly neighbours who lives in Eastern Court. He was very distressed because he is worried sick about being able to get in and out of Eastern Court at school dismissal times. Can I remind you that we need to be aware of the difficulties for others when we park so that we don’t block entry and exit to a street? This man wears a monitor so he can call an ambulance in case of an emergency but he is so worried about the ambulance getting to him that the worry may well cause the problem.Please do not park illegally in Eastern Court.

Sincerely

Christine AshPrincipalcash@sedandenongnth.catholic.edu.au

Religious Education News

October is the month of the Holy Rosary

The Holy Rosary is not an old practice banished to the past. Instead, the Rosary is experiencing a new springtime. Without a doubt, this is one of the most clearly expressed signs of love that that we need when looking for Jesus and his Mother, Mary.

In our world, so varied, this prayer helps to put Christ at the centre. Christ is put at the centre of our life today through the contemplation and meditation of his holy mysteries of joy, light, sorrow and glory. The Rosary brings peace and reconciliation. It contains the healing power of Jesus, calling on faith and love each time we pray the "Hail Mary".

Spend time with your family to pray:

School & Class Liturgies and Key Events: We welcome all families and parishioners to attend school masses with us.

Liturgical Calendar Term 4 2016

Date Event / Activity Due Date

Due ~ Friday14th October Student Activity Packs

Due ~ Friday14th October Saints Project

Due ~ Friday14th October Banners

Due ~ Friday14th October Parent Letter Written To Confirmation Candidates

Thursday 20th October Lysterfield Reflection Day

Students Wear Casual Clothing.

Thursday 3rd November Bishop Elliott’s School Visit

Friday 4th November- 9:15 Foundation & Year 5/6 Learning Community Mass -Memorial Mass Of The Saint Charles Borromeo –

Y5/6 Benediction After Mass

Sunday 13th November 11.00am-12.15pm

Family & Individual Confirmation Photos

Sunday 13th November. Arrive 12.30pm, Photo 12.45 Sharp.

Group Confirmation Photo

Sunday 13th November 1.00 Confirmation Sunday

Friday 18th November - 10:30 Years 1/ 2 & 3/4 Learning Community

Friday 25th November- 9:15am Whole School – Gift Giving Mass

Sunday 27th November Advent begins

Wed 7th December- 7.00pm CAROLS NIGHT WHOLE SCHOOL

Picnic 6.30 Pm ~ Carols 7.00 Pm

Thursday 8h December- 9:15 Whole School – End Of 2015 Year Mass

Thu 15th December- 7.00pm Year 6 Transition Mass

Sacramental News: Confirmation:

There are many dates to remember in preparation for Confirmation. A reminder that the following forms and items are due. Keep checking for any new dates I will be adding as we get closer to Confirmation day.

It is important to attend mass regularly as part of Confirmation preparation. Thank you to the many families who have been regularly participating at the

mass here at St Elizabeth’s.

Remember there is a sign in sheet at the back of the church.

SOCIAL JUSTICE IN ACTION IN OUR SCHOOL IN THIS YEAR OF MERCY

DONATIONS FOR MATUATINAO - SHOES

The boxes we have sent to Matutinau of resources, books and shoes are being gratefully received. We are just about ready to send our 7th box filled with more books from our school library. The books they had in their school when Dean and I went to visit were old and had no colour pictures at all and there were not enough of them.

Mr Andrew travelled to the Philippines in the school holidays and was able to pass along some sports equipment, buy a bag of much needed rice for some of the malnourished students and pass along some of the money St Elizabeth’s has been able to raise through fundraising.

The shoes we sent earlier in the year were needed and appreciated. Many children at Matutinao Elementary come to school with bare feet. When they have special formal days like graduations and are required to wear shoes they simply stay home. Our next collection will again be for the children in the school who don’t have shoes and white socks to wear to school. We will be collecting children’s shoes, runners, white socks, sandals and thongs that are in good condition to be sent to our friendship school. I have spoken to their principal who will distribute them to the families who need them most. Many children come to school with bare feet.

Please bring your pre-loved shoes and new socks to the basket near the school office.

God Bless,

Maria PopowyczReligious Education Leaderpopoma@sedandenongnth.catholic.edu.au

Learning and Teaching News

CYBERSAFETY PARENTING TIPSHEETCourtesy of Telstra: https://www.telstra.com.au/content/dam/tcom/personal/consumer-advice/pdf/consumer/cyber-safety-cyberbullying.pdf

Most kids really are kind to each other online, but there is a minority using digital technology to harass and intimidate others. Bullying thrives on digital media because it can be done remotely and often

anonymously – giving bullies a reduced sense of the harm they’re causing. Cyberbullying can also be harder to avoid than traditional bullying, with no relief offered by the school bell. No single response will stop bullying but knowing how to support your child can assist.

1. TALK TO YOUR CHILDREN ABOUT THEIR DIGITAL LIVESThe more you are aware of their online lives, the more likely they will be to talk to you, especially when something makes them feel uncomfortable. Make sure your children know they will be supported if they report something to you. Alternatively, make sure they have another trusted adult in their lives they can talk to.

2.   DO UNTO OTHERSEncourage children to treat others the same way they’d like to be treated online. Discuss what it means to be respectful to and respected by others online. Be zero-tolerant to mean or rude behaviour. Make clear that mean behaviour is not okay at any time – online or off.

3.   THINK BEFORE YOU CLICKEncourage children to think about content and the consequences of posting it or forwarding something that might upset someone else. This also applies to not making hurtful or derogatory comments on someone else’s material.

4. PROMOTE POSITIVE BYSTANDER BEHAVIOUREncourage children to support victims of bullying. Work together with your child ahead of time to come up with safe ways to stand up to online abuse if they see it happen.

IF YOUR CHILD IS THE VICTIM OF CYBERBULLYING:5.   TALK TO THEMIf they’ve been cyberbullied, encourage children to stay calm and positive. It’s important for victims of cyberbullying to know that they’re not responsible for what’s happened. A reaction is often just what a bully wants to see. Not responding or retaliating can sometimes stop the cycle.

6.   TAKE CONCRETE STEPSHelp your child block the troublemaker responsible by removing them from your children’s online contact lists; show them how they can keep evidence by taking screenshots and saving them, or printing the evidence; report abusive behaviour on the digital platforms your child visits;

talk to your child’s school; get to know your legal rights by visiting lawstuff.org.au; and, of course, if the bullying extends to threats of violence, inform the police without delay.

7.   DO NOT RESPOND ON YOUR CHILD’S BEHALFResponding on your child’s behalf, like emailing the bully directly, or calling their parents, may further inflame the situation

Don’t forget on Wednesday October 26 at 7pm there will be an information session for parents in years 2 -6.  Students from years 3-6 will present some of their learning about Cybersafety from their Media/Digital Technologies specialist classes this term and there will be information about our 1:1 eLearning Tool program for families with

students currently in year 2.  Further information to follow.

Rebecca GageDeputy Principal: Learning and Teachinggagere@sedandenongnth.catholic.edu.au

Sports NewsHi all

This term our foundation classes will be finishing off our skipping program then practising for their first ever Picnic Sports Day.  Later in the term we will be learning the rules so we can play mini games of football and volleyball. 

Our Year 1s and 2s are also finishing off their skipping program and are learning how to run in to a long rope and skip with a partner with a short rope.  Then we will be putting all of the motor skills we have learned this

year into play in mini games of a variety of popular sports.

Our Year 3, 4, 5 and 6s are finishing our European Handball program with a full game utilising the skills, strategies and knowledge of this fast moving, high scoring sport.  We have focussed on the importance of running to space (offensively) and closing down space (defensively) when playing an invasion sport. Later in the term we will be learning all things Volleyball. 

INTER-SCHOOL ATHLETICSThis week we have 4 students representing St. Elizabeth's at the South Metro Athletics carnival.  I would like to thank the families of the students for supporting the students in getting to and from the event at Casey Fields.  The school is very proud, and wish the best, for Savio (hurdles), Nyamal (hurdles), Timmy (200m) and Jacqui (long jump and triple jump) in this elite event.

INTER-SCHOOL SUMMER SPORTSOur mixed softball and “A” cricket team will be competing in the Greater Dandenong Division finals in the upcoming weeks. 

PICNIC SPORTS DAYAll of our St. Elizabeth's families are invited to come down and cheer along our students at our all-school Picnic Sports Day on Monday 24th October.  The day starts at 12noon.  Please read the attached flyer for more information.

Dean AndrewSports Coordinatordandrew @sedandenongnth.catholic.edu.au

Picnic Sports DayMonday 24th October

11.25 am Set-up

12.00 pm Parade, Opening Ceremony and Buddy Races

Foundation Year 1/2 Year 3/4 Year 5/6

12.30 pm Parachute games Kanga sack relay Sprints Team races

12.50 pm Ball games Parachute games Kanga Sack relay & Tug-of-War

Sprints

1.10 pm Sprints Ball Games Screamer! Kanga Sack relay & Tug-of-War

1.30 pm Picnic Lunch

2.15 pm Circular Relays

2.30 pm Kanga sack relay Sprints Team races Mystery Event!

2.50 pm 800m

3.00 pm Presentations and pack-up

3.15 pm Dismissed

All of our families are invited to come along and cheer on our children

at the St Elizabeth’s Picnic Sports Day.

You are most welcome to join us for an all-school picnic lunch on our school oval.

Students are encouraged to wear a t-shirt in their team colours,

as well as their school hat and shorts.

Please ensure your child brings a water bottle.

Student news Term 4:On October the 3rd, Term 4 started! We hope everyone enjoyed their holidays and are ready to start a new term filled with lots of happiness and fun. The 3/ 4’s have started their tennis program which they started last week, and also the 1/ 2’s will be starting their swimming lessons soon.

Christmas child box:Every year we donate our money in fundraisers to help people in third world countries. Christmas child box has been a tradition that our school has had for many years. We help by donating money to help our teachers buy small gifts to put in shoe boxes. The shoe boxes then get delivered to the children

as there Christmas present.

News Captains

St. Elizabeth’s Community

The beginning of this term is a busy one.

Friday October 21st is our Market Night. Stalls will be in the Level 4 Link and the Performing Arts Centre, Pony Rides on the oval, Sausage Sizzle and CoffeeMan outside near Learning Link 3.

Monday 24th is Picnic Sports and the BookFair (BookSale) in The Nook (Monday-Thursday)

Saturday 5th November is our Family and Friends Social Evening ~ tickets available via school office and after Mass.

Sunday 13th November is Confirmation in our church.

Please keep an eye on the calendar as well as Tiqbiz and newsletters to ensure you don’t miss out on what’s happening.

Should you have any ideas for fundraising or socialising, please come and see me.

Enjoy the warmer weather.

Trixie Martinmarttr@sedandenongnth.catholic.edu.au

Out Of School Hours Care

Dear Parents,

If you drop off your children at school before 8:30am, they could use the Out of school Hours Programme, provided we at OSHC have your details on record.

Please note that enrolment would be free, but parents would be charged for each sessions.

OSHC Coordinator.

Media Arts and Digital Technologies In Term Four the Foundation students will continue their exploration of the Application Seesaw. Through the Notes tool, they will learn to use the keyboard, becoming familiar with the set out and placement of keys and general typing conventions.  To fuel their passion for learning, the students will independently create a collage using photographs following the theme of belonging.  Through a photographic forage they will select and photograph elements of their world and explain how this makes them feel a sense of belonging.

In Term Four the Years 1 and 2 students will explore photography in greater depth.  Through a passion project, the children will explore their understandings of beauty.  They will photograph and arrange their photographs in such a way to convey their understanding of what is beautiful. They will undertake an experiment utilising video to capture reactions to praise and sharing their joy with others.They will be introduced to Chromebooks to explore independence with technology.  With the Chromebooks they will become familiar with the logging in process and how our documents are stored and data collated.  They will create their own documents to share their learning.

During Term Four the Years 3 and 4 students will be encouraged to follow their hearts through a passion project called “Being Grateful”.  They will immerse themselves in the world of digital photography and explore what it means to be grateful in our school community.  They will be introduced to digital cameras and capture photographs and write about their developing notion of being grateful.  Each week they will explore their lives and how they have been enriched. Through these discussions they are encouraged to capture and write about their lives, from one moment to the next, to create a digital story.

During Term 4 the Years 5 and 6 students will be using their creativity and media knowledge, from previous units studied in Performing Arts, to create their own story using iMovie and the Trailer feature.  They will be encouraged to explore what they are passionate about as they Transition from Year 5 to Year 6 and Year 6 to High School.  They will continue to learn about and create a personal blog (web log) to share their learning.  They will be encouraged to use recognised conventions when commenting on their own and others’ blog posts.  The children will put into practice their knowledge of Digital Citizenship and share their journey with the greater school community.

Dana Kroenert

Performing Arts

Dear Parents,

In Performing Arts this term, the students will explore a range of Dance, Drama, Music and Movement based activities. We will continue to focus on: collaboration, creativity and choreography. All classes will prepare for the annual Christmas carols event.

Foundation – In Term Four, students will be introduced to the characters and story of Noah’s Ark. They will use class time to practise the play ‘Noah’s Ark’ as well as learn a variety of traditional dances from around the world.

1/2 – In Term Four, the students will create their own sock puppets using recycled materials. The students will also collaborate with their peers to sing their chosen Christmas song to perform with their puppet.

3/4 – In Term Four, the students will work in groups to perform the play by Dr Seuss ‘The Grinch Who Stole Christmas’. The students will practise learning their lines and cues, collect necessary costumes and props, and use music and sound effects for their final performances.

5/6 – In Term Four, the students will create their own short films to be screened at an in-school film festival. Organisation of the festival will be student led and include: promotions and advertising, donation collections as well as filmmaking.

Seona CosgriffPerforming Arts Specialist Teacher

Numeracy InterventionThe Numeracy Intervention program is delivered in three parts, building on from the student’s Early Number Knowledge. Part 1 focuses on developing Number Word and Numeral Sequences from 1 to beyond 1000, forwards and backwards, and the reading and writing of numerals from 2-digits to 5-digits. Part 2 focuses on how numbers are structured and in turn provides the student with strategies to initially solve addition and subtraction problems. Part 3 focuses on Place Value.

Lyn Dennett

Mathematic Design Creativity TechnologyDuring Term 4 in MDCT, we will focus on Christmas. They will design Christmas cards that use quilling as a technique to produce and decorate their work.

I will also continue to focus on their fine motor skills and reinforce all the skills and processes of design that have been taught throughout the year. This will include

holding equipment correctly- scissors, pencils, glue sticks

selecting materials appropriately- paper, texture boards, fine liners

using colour purposefully- choosing a colour that stands out or recedes depending on the purpose of the activity

Using strategies to improve the quality of their work- using a ruler, outlining first before colouring in, holding the equipment properly

If you are not sure what quilling is, here is a short youtube clip to help:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wULr0mYYr8c

Kaetlyn Howe

ChineseIn Term Four, Year 3 and 4 students will learn about the topics: Vegetables, Kitchen Appliances and kitchenware.  They will learn the vocabulary of actions related to cooking and prepositions. In doing so, students will be able to make their own fruit salad and write their own recipes in Chinese.  Students will learn about the Chinese culture, such as the famous animals in China.

In Term Four, Year 5 and 6 students will learn about the topics: Chinese food and how to cook these foods.  Students will work in pairs or groups to cook the food, such as dumplings, spring rolls and fried rice.  They will present their work to the whole class.  Students will learn about the topics related to Chinese culture, such as National Day of China and Double Ninth Festival.

Helen Shen

Nazareth College News

Come along and see Nazareth College in Action

Nazareth College has a number of Open Mornings this term: ~

All Open Mornings commence at 9.00am.

Thursday 6 OctoberWednesday 19 OctoberTuesday 8 November

Please register your attendance with the College Receptionist on 9795 8100

Nazareth College ~ Enrolment timeline changes

Dear Parents and Guardians of Students currently in Year 4 and Year 5,

There has been a significant change to the long established enrolment timeline for Victorian Catholic Secondary Schools, including Nazareth College.

All enrolment applications for Year 7 2019 and beyond will close on the last Friday in August while students are still in Year 5 (previously Catholic secondary enrolments closed at the end of February while students were in Year 6).

What does this mean for you as Parents/Guardians?

If you are considering enrolling your child for Year 7 2019 at Nazareth College (or subsequent years e.g. Year 7 2020), applications will need to be submitted during the month of August while your child is in Year 5 (this is six months earlier than currently is the case).

Letters of offer will be mailed to families in early October 2017 for Year 7 2019.

Enrolment applications submitted after the closing date of late August will most likely have to be placed on a waiting list.

What about Year 7 2018?

There will be no change to the enrolment timelines for   Year 7 2018 . Applications will close on 17 February 2017 and offers will be mailed in late April 2017.

What should I do now?

If you have children in either Year 4 or Year 5 now is the time you should be planning the selection of the Catholic Secondary School for your child. We strongly encourage you to attend College Tours, Open Days etc. to learn more about Nazareth College.

How will Nazareth College assist families with this change in the enrolment process?

As well as providing continued information regarding this important change, a Nazareth College enrolment pack will be sent to all Year 4 and Year 5 students in our priority parish Catholic Primary Schools in 2017, as both information and a reminder of this change in procedures. Of course all families (Catholic and non-Catholic) are welcome to obtain an enrolment pack from Nazareth College at any time and to lodge the enrolment application.   

Enrolment Guidelines

Full details of the Nazareth College enrolment guidelines are available on the College website in the ‘Enrolments’ section. Please visit our website at www.nazareth.vic.edu.au

If you have any questions regarding this change, would like a tour of Nazareth College or have any other questions about enrolling at Nazareth, please contact the College Registrar, Ms Bernadette Bryant at enrol@nazareth.vic.edu.au or call 9795 8100.

We are proud of our school and look forward to discussing the potential enrolment of your child/children at Nazareth.

Yours faithfully

Mrs Anne McDonald

PRINCIPAL

St. Elizabeth’s Out of School Hours Care Program …YOUTH LEADERSHIP VICTORIA PRESENTS – ST ELIZABETH’S OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE

Contact Details ….111 Bakers Road,

Dandenong North

Ph. 0422 803 709

Before School Care

Permanent: $13.50 /Casual $16.00

7:00am to 8:55am Monday to Friday during school term, excluding all Victorian Public Holidays.

After School Care

Permanent: $14.50 /Casual $17.00

3:15pm to 6:15pm Monday to Friday during school term, excluding all Victorian Public Holidays.

Vacation Care / Pupil Free Days

Per Day: $50.00

7:00am to 6:00pm Monday to Friday

(The School Holiday Programme in January will be held at St Anthony’s and St. Marys)

Late Pick Up Fees: Per minute: $1.00

For enquires or further information, please contact Elarine on 0422 803 709 during session times.

Fortnightly Activities ….Beginning Monday 17 October 2016

Monday Cornflour Slime, Make a Bookworm, Make a Bead Dog, Marble Painting

Tuesday Make Dreamcatcher, Foam Flower Frame Magnets. Celebrity Heads

Wednesday Hama Beads, Make a pompom Kitty Cat. Smarti Bingo. Board games

Thursday Make a finger puppet. Sponge Painting, Monopoly. Plugging Flowers

Friday Movie. Popcorn. Karaoke Singing. Twister MB.

If you need care, please contact Elarine, Honorine or Shayanika on 0422

803 709

The School Holiday Programme in January will be held at St Anthony’s and St. Marys