P.O. Box 7, Cowra 2794 Email: straphaels@bth.catholic.edu.au Tel: 6342.2940 School Website: www.straphaelscowra.catholic.edu.au

Dear Parents

First Eucharist is being celebrated this coming

Saturday at the 6pm Mass. Eucharist / Communion is

hugely important in the Catholic life of people because

it is all about nourishment, sustenance and strong,

steady growth. Interestingly, Eucharist is one of only

three Sacraments that we receive frequently, most

Sacraments are “once only”. Eucharist only makes

sense when it is frequent and habitual, so, for these

young people, a Eucharistic journey lies ahead.

The Combined Catholic Colleges / Catholic Primary

Schools gathered at Eastern Creek on Thursday and

Friday of last week for the Cross Country competition.

The Debutante Ball is composed of a host of elements,

some are highly visible, many are “behind the scenes”

but all are essential to the success of the function. This

Ball last Friday was a wonderful success because

each of the elements was so well done. Debs were

presented to Mrs Helen Finlay and Fr Owen Gibbons.

Congratulations to the lovely young ladies at centre

stage, to their partners and to the producers of such a

fine event in Cowra’s social calendar.

All members of the St Raphael’s family are invited to

attend the Kindergarten to Year Ten Assembly. The

assembly will be conducted in the church after morning

tea on this Friday (20th).

Later on Friday several staff members and Year 10

students are participating in the Vinnies Winter

Sleepout which involves raising funds by being

sponsored to sleep outdoors for a night. The funds

raised go to Vinnies to support homeless youth. For all

those in their warm beds, please support the project

through sponsorship.

Michael Gallagher Principal

Trinity Sunday

15th June

Monday 16 Happy birthday to Alex Brown, Mikelli Garratt and Ellie

Thirkell. P&F Meeting at 7pm.

Tuesday 17

Happy birthday to Cameron Trengove. Confirmation parents meeting 3:30pm and 7pm

NSW Netball Competition for Stage 3 and 4.

St Raphael’s Catholic School

Term 2, Week 8/A Newsletter

16th June 2014

Gospel Challenge

Term 2 Week 8

“Many sins are forgiven her because she has shown great love”

John 3:16-18

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Wednesday 18 Happy birthday to Jacob Allan.

Secondary Chess Comp v James Sheahan Catholic High School.

Kindergarten MRF and Farm Excursion. Outward Bound Lunch BBQ.

Thursday 19

Happy birthday to Tayah Burns and Rowan Wheeler. Make up day for School Photographs.

Friday 20

K-10 Special Assembly 11:30am St Raphael’s Church. Vinnies Winter Sleep Out.

Happy birthday to Thomas Partridge for 21

st, and to

Antonia Curtale, Amethyst Gunnyon-Geale and Bernadette Zarb for 22

nd.

What is Trinity Sunday? Trinity Sunday is celebrated a week after Pentecost Sunday and is a day that honours the Blessed Trinity: the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. First Eucharist Please keep all our First Eucharist Candidates in your prayers as they prepare to receive the Eucharist for the first time this Saturday, 21st June. Tianna Azzopardi, Matt Banks, Bridie Braddon, Philippa Elwin, Eppie Emseis, Daniel Groham, Natalie Mallon, Melissa Mood, Stanley Rush, Jack Webb, Matthew Banks, Georgia Buchtmann, Elizabeth Heilman, Eric Simpson, Kate Statham, Jarred Stead, Codie Thompson, Louis Johnson, Alannah Gocin Confirmation Enrolment The meetings for the Year 6 parents wishing to enrol their child to receive the sacrament of Confirmation this year will be held in St Brigid’s Hall this Tuesday the 17th June. Two meeting times have been arranged 3.30pm and 7pm. If you have any questions regarding these meetings please phone Mary Ford (Parish Sacramental Coordinator). Dates for the Calendar Day unknown - First Eucharist Reconciliation Saturday 21st June - First Eucharist 6pm St Raphael’s Church Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd June - First Confirmation home sheet Altar Servers’ Roster Sat 21

st June: First Eucharist - Oliver Groves, Brian

MacCabe. Sun 22

nd June: Katherine and Sophie Johnston.

School Readers for Weekend Parish Masses: Sat 21

st June: First Eucharist Readers.

Sun 22nd

June: Mr and Mrs Colemane.

School Eucharistic Ministers for Weekend Parish Masses: Sat 21

st June: First Eucharist.

Sun 22nd

June: Mrs McMurtrie. School Computer Roster Sat 21

st June: First Eucharist

Primary Assembly

The next primary assembly will be held on Friday 27th

June. It will be led by Miss Blazley’s class, Kinder B. If your son / daughter is to receive a class award a note will be sent home early next week. Parents are always most welcome to attend any primary assembly. English / Maths Competitions Closing Date: 26th June, 2014 Two weeks ago, students from Years 3 – 10 were given notes inviting them to compete in the Australasian-wide English and Maths tests. These tests are organised by the University of New South Wales. Positive features of these tests are that they give students, and their parents, excellent feedback, the results are received quite quickly and the students’ performances are acknowledged with certificates. The dates that the tests are sat are: English (29

th July),

Mathematics (12th August). Please note that the closing date is next Thursday, 26th June. K-10 Assembly Friday, 20th June, 2014 Students are acknowledged for their achievements during Semester One at a Kinder to Year 10 Assembly. This Assembly is to be held in St Raphael’s Church on Thursday, June 27. The Assembly will commence at 11.30am. Awards presented at this assembly are: Semester One Awards: These awards are given to students who have displayed outstanding academic achievements and / or displayed significant academic growth. Fair Play Awards: These awards acknowledge students who show teamwork, perseverance, a positive attitude, encouragement of others and good sportsmanship. Diocesan Representative Certificates: those students who were selected in, and represented, diocesan teams and squads during the year. Athletics and Swimming Age Champions: from the school carnivals Students, who are to receive awards, were given a notification slip last week or early this week. It is hoped that parents and / or relatives will be present to witness this awards assembly. NAIDOC Celebrations Tuesday, 24th June, 2014 NAIDOC Week is celebrated during our forthcoming school holidays. The recognition of our indigenous history starts with a Mass at 11am. After Mass, our Kinder to Year 10 students will be involved in activities from 12pm through to 3pm. Activities include indigenous sports, dance, storytelling and visual art.

P.O. Box 7, Cowra 2794 Email: straphaels@bth.catholic.edu.au Tel: 6342.2940 School Website: www.straphaelscowra.catholic.edu.au

NOTE: Students will need to bring their lunch with them on the day. The canteen is open for snacks and refreshments only. For Your Diary Fri, June 20 Kinder - Year 10 Assembly Tue, June 24 NAIDOC Celebrations Wed, June 25 School Reports (To Parents) Thu, June 26 Secondary Social Year 7-10 (St Raphael’s Hall) Fri, June 27 Last day (Term 2)

Coonabarabran Horse Expo

Congratulations to Sarah Clark for her excellent results

at the Coonabarabran Horse Expo. Sarah won first

place in Showjumping and Dressage in the C Grade

and 4th and 8

th in Dressage in the Novice section. Well

done on such wonderful results!

Primary Physical Education Lessons

Wednesdays

This week on Wednesday, 18th June Year 1, 3 and 4

will be wearing their sports uniforms as they will be

involved in Physical Education lessons. Next week,

Wednesday 25th June, the students needing their

sports uniforms are Year 2, 5 and 6. On 25th June the

students will be involved in gymnastics activities.

Sporting Events Secondary Tue, June 17 Stage 4 Netball (Bathurst) Fri, July 25 K-10 Schools Athletics Carnival

(Cowra) Primary Tue, June 17 Stage 3 Netball (Bathurst) Mon, June 23 Polding Rugby Selections (Forbes) Wed, June 25 Regional 7-a-side Rugby League

Finals (Stage 2 & 3) Fri, July 25 K-10 Schools Athletics Carnival

(Cowra)

School Photos Please note that the ‘make up’ day for those students who have missed their school photos being taken will be this Thursday, 19

th March. Please make sure your

child comes in full winter uniform, including their jumper. If they have sport on that day, they are to bring their sports uniform with them please.

Please Support Our school traditionally supports the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal. In the past we have had sock, blanket and warm jumper appeals. This year we have chosen to participate in the Vinnies School Sleepout. Our Year 10 students and teachers have volunteered to sleep rough this Friday night to raise money and support St Vincent de Paul in their valuable work. Please seriously consider supporting this worthwhile cause. Money donated supports our local community. Visit the site below to make a tax deductible donation. http://nswvinniesschoolsleepout.gofundraise.com.au/page/BischofP Outward Bound

Meeting for parents and students with Eva Breidenbach from Outward Bound this Wednesday, 18 June, from 5.30-7 pm. Please all attend - medical forms and equipment lists will be distributed.

Next event is the SOCIAL year 7-10 on Thursday 26 June. The theme is "heroes and villians". Time 7pm- 10 pm. Tickets will be on sale at lunch next Wednesday in Mrs McCabe's room. The cost of the ticket is $10 and includes entry into a raffle for 2 Eagle Boys Pizza vouchers.

St Raphael’s Outward Bound students will be holding a BBQ Fundraiser Week 8, Wednesday the 18th. Sausage sandwiches will be $2 and cans of drink $1. Take a break from making lunches and

help support our future leaders!

“Passport to Paris”

Save the date for the “Passport to

Paris”. The fabulous art exposition and auction is

on 13th of August with a “Le Cabaret” (supper

theatre) on 14th August. WATCH THIS SPACE

FOR DETAILS AND TICKET SALES.

We will be creating a "Parisian" theme in St

Raphael's Hall. If there are any parents who might

have some delightful French props. Please leave

a message at the front office for Mrs Date.

Please don’t forget to send in your 2 Litre

milk bottles for the creation of an Eiffel

Tower - we need 400 bottles! THEY NEED

TO BE WASHED AND LABELS

Vinnies School

Sleepout

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REMOVED. HOT WATER DOES THE TRICK.

BRING IT IN WITH THE LID TO YOUR CLASS

TEACHER. Thank you.

Kindergarten and Year 1 TEA TOWELS

Our students are preparing artworks to sell at our

K-10- art exhibition, “Passport to Paris”, in term

3. We are creating a printed tea towel with each

student’s individual portrait per class group. They

will be delightful and will make wonderful gifts.

They will be sold for $15-00 each. Order forms will

be coming home with your child today.

Clothing Pool

Need extra jumpers etc for winter. Weekly Sale - $10

for winter skirts and jumpers. All funds go directly to

P&F! Contact the front office if you would like to make

an appointment.

Chantel Wheeler

School Fees

Financially, we need to assess our position near the close

of term. Thank you to all parents who have taken care of

the current fee accounts by the due date. Numerous

accounts, however, are overdue and your attention to this

matter will be appreciated.

If there is any difficulty or reason why payments are not

currently being made please make contact promptly and

a solution can be found with discretion and confidentiality.

Thank you.

Canteen Update This week’s roster is as follows:

Tues 17

Wed 18

Thurs 19

Fri 20

Mon 23

Jodie Toohey

Sky

Muddle

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Jane Stendell

Lisa

Robertson

Margaret Stewart

Lisa

Mallon

Kylie Kollas

Angela Kollas

Jenene Nixon

WELL DONE

Congratulations to the following students who have achieved the next level on the

Behaviour Management Programme. Level 5 Rugbi Murray 5O Oliver Wilson 5O Matthew Prescott 6C Level 6 Meg Jones 3S Benjamin Smith 3S Inka Wilson 3S Philippa Austin 4D Lillian Lawler 4J Grace Richmond 4J Ruby Fraser 5G Jeremy Cains 6C Isabella Hines X2 Grace Gallagher R2 India Johnson R2 Mackenzie Thompson X2

Your Teachers are very Proud of You!

Hockey Development Clinic Hockey NSW is holding an U9’s and U12’s Development Clinic in BATHURST on the 1

st July

at the Local Hockey Centre. U9’s from 9am till 11am (cost is $10 per player) & U12’s from 12noon till 5pm (cost is $53 per player – includes drink bottle and bag) It’s a great day filled with fun activities and a way to improve your skills, we hope to see you there! Please register your attendance for the U12’s at www.hockeynsw.com.au and for the U9’s email kate.p@hockeynsw.com.au For further information please contact Kate on 0447 186 494 or email kate.p@hockeynsw.com.au There is also the same clinics running in Orange on the 30

th June, Dubbo on the 29

th June and Lithgow on

the 2nd

July. Presentation on Children’s Learning Cowra Learning Support Group would like to welcome interested parents, professionals and community members to attend Children’s Learning- ‘It’s not all about IQ’. A talk presented by Di Watt, Psychologist Di has presented elements of this talk in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. Her presentation will be looking at how your children's different thinking abilities impact on their learning. Given the huge role reading plays in your child’s experience at school and in later life, reading and literacy will be the main focus on the night. Date: 17

th June, 2014

Where: Cowra Information and Neighbourhood Centre Family Support Service building 5 Vaux Street (Opposite Cowra Public School)

Time: 6.30pm for 6.45pm- 8.00pm Light supper provided Gold coin donation appreciated. Jackeroo Ranch Horse Riding Jackeroo Ranch is once again running the popular horse riding camps in the Winter Holidays. 1

st Week: Sat 28

th June – Sat 5

th July

2nd

Week: Sat 5th July – Sun 13

th July

These camps are for “horse-mad” children aged 6-16 years. Five to six hours per day are devoted to horse activities including a one hour lesson and three hours trail riding in the beautiful Turon Valley. Previous experience is not necessary as beginners to advanced riders are catered for. We specialise in teaching nervous riders and developing their confidence.

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This is “not just a camp” – it is a wonderful farm experience your child will treasure forever. Enquiries: Mrs. Pattie Hudson. Ph 6337 7173 (nights are best). PCYC Cowra Junior Disco The next Junior Disco will be held at PCYC’s Young Road complex on Friday 27 June from 6pm to 8pm. This is for school children ranging from Kinder to Year 6 with lights and music provided by Laurie’s Disco. Entry is $5.00 per person and supervision is provided by PCYC Police, Staff and Volunteers. The canteen will be in operation as well as a sausage sizzle with a sausage sandwich costing $2.00. Indoor Touch Footy for ages 7 to 14 PCYC is looking to run some indoor touch footy for the 7 to 14 age group on Tuesday afternoons commencing at 4pm. At this stage there will be a muster day held at PCYC’s Young Road building on Tuesday 17 June at 4pm to gauge how much interest there is in running a competition. If enough people show interest, PCYC will proceed with establishing a regular competition in term 3. Games will be “5 a side” using the basketball court area as the field, cost will be $2.00 per child each week. If you are interested in playing please come to the muster day to put your name down. Archery PCYC runs Archery for ages 7 and older on Monday afternoons. The first archery session begins at 4pm and is aimed at beginners and the younger age groups, with a second session beginning at 5pm for the older and more experienced archers. Cost for Archery is $6.00 per session and all equipment is provided. Laser Tag Laser Tag is on Wednesday nights commencing at 5.30pm at the Young Road complex. The session runs for an hour and costs $5.00 per person. Laser Tag is a whole lot of fun while developing teamwork and co-operation within teams. Planning and strategy also play a big part for the most successful teams. PCYC Membership You must be a PCYC member to participate in any of the PCYC activities. Annual membership is $5.00 for under 18’s and $10 for ages 18 and older. Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend (a marriage enrichment experience for married couples) 12 – 14 September (7 – 9 November) at Mt Carmel Retreat Centre, Varroville, NSW Bookings: 02 4283 3435 or wsharpe@bigpond.net.au www.wwme.org.au www.facebook.com/WWMEasternUnit

Kids Yoga Classes

Kids Yoga 5-7yrs @ PCYC (Young rd) Thurs: 3:30-4:20pm Cost $70 per term or $9 casual Kids Yoga 9-12yrs @ PCYC (Young rd) Mon: 3:30-4:30pm Cost $70 per term or $9 casual Teen Yoga @ Yoveda Tues: 4-5pm Cost $95 per term or $12 casual Yoga School Holiday Workshops: Friday 11th July 5-8yrs: 9:45-10:55am 9-12yrs: 2-3pm Teens: 3:30-4:30pm Cost $15 Book now! Contact Catherine Wilkinson 0439 444 295 cowrayoga4kids@gmail.com

Rotary fundraiser for Cowra Science Student, Ex-

St Raphs Student and Ex-School Captain of St

Raphs - Brody Hannan

Gala Cabaret Night- Saturday 21st June

At the Services Club This night of entertainment will showcase many of

Cowra’s local talents and combined with

a 2 course dinner

It’s an event not to be missed

Cost is $ 50 per head

Get a table together for a great night.

Proceeds go towards local high school student

Brody Hannan representing Australia at the

International Science Forum in London and Europe

Tickets can be purchased at Browse Awhile Books or

speak to Tony- 6342-4099

P.O. Box 7, Cowra 2794 Email: straphaels@bth.catholic.edu.au Tel: 6342.2940 School Website: www.straphaelscowra.catholic.edu.au

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