Edition 35 2nd November 2015

Prayer for All Souls’ Day

Jesus, dear Savior, on this day we prayerfully remember all

our loved ones who have died. Please give them comfort and hope and

may they be at peace, knowing that they will rest in God’s arms eternally.

Thank you for our memories of them and for the good times we shared.

We ask You, please, through their intercession,

to deepen our faith, strengthen our hope and

increase our love that we, too, may someday

stand before You, ready to enter Your Holy Kingdom. Amen

Brain Olympia Final – this Wednesday Best of luck to our 2 St Ed’s Teams “Brain Power” (Sara Sinclair; Brendan Scott; Abbey McGrath; Ashleigh Aitken; Avril Gardiner; Austin Brooke; Cormac Rooney and Ben Chick) and “The Brainy Bunch” (Ryan Southern; Olivia Whittemore; Abbey Ryan; Chelsea Newlan; Ryan McKinnon; Alex De Lacy; Blake Hutchinson and

Katelin Abra) who will be competing in the Brain Olympia Final this Wednesday 4

th November in Narrabri. We are

certain you will do our school proud!!

St Vincent de Paul Collection Each year we ask the children to bring in an item for the St Vincent de Paul Christmas Hamper Appeal. Items such as non-perishable food items and small new toys/gifts would be greatly appreciated to help spread the joy of Christmas to

members of our community who need a helping hand. Children are asked to contribute to the hamper in class until Friday 20

th November. We ask that you don’t send in

your old toys or clothing as these items may be taken directly to the St Vincent de Paul collection bins. Heartfelt thanks to our families......this generosity will certainly bring a little Christmas cheer to families in need!

Year 6 Sydney Excursion On Monday 26

th October, Year 6 took off for their amazing

Sydney Excursion. When Year 6 entered Sydney, they went to the Hyde Park Barracks, where they learned about the Convicts and their rough times! After visiting Hyde Park Barracks, Year 6 went on a wonderful journey to St. Mary’s Cathedral. They learnt a lot about our Patron Saint of Australia, Mary the Mother of Jesus. That night we took a ride to the Observatory where we stood beneath the stars and moon which were glimmering in the night sky.

The next morning we had a tour around the fabulous Sydney Opera House. We learnt many different facts on how the building, which was meant to be impossible to make, was built. After the magnificent Opera House, we went to State Parliament House, where we got to watch Question Time amongst all the Parliament Members. Next we saw artworks from Claude Monet to Vincent Van Gough and at the Power House Museum we saw many different artefacts. After dinner we took in the magnificent view of Sydney from the top of Sydney Tower! On Thursday we went to the Sydney Aquarium and we saw many different fish and underwater animals. Next stop was Taronga Zoo which was filled with many unique animals. That night we went to the movies and watched Oddball which was sad and funny. Friday morning we had a stop at Mary Mackillop House where we learnt about her life as a young woman. Then we were off home to Tamworth.

By Abbey McGrath & Chelsea Newlan (6M)

VALUE FOR THE WEEK: “CARING”

Kinder 2016 Orientation Congratulations and well done to our 2016 Kindergarten teachers, Mrs Barry-Cupples, Mrs Lewis and Miss Pilgrim, for another successful Kinder 2016 Orientation Day held last Friday. Our final Orientation Morning will be held this Friday 6

th November from 9.30am

to 11.30am in the Kinder classrooms. The children will again need to wear casual clothes, bring a hat and something to eat and drink for morning tea.

Missing at the Primary Campus A pair of blue Adidas reading glasses in a blue Paul Harvey Optometrist case belonging to Jake Salvestrin in 4S. If found, please return to Mr Short or the Primary Office.

ST EDWARD’S SHERPA KIDS

…...EXTRA WEEK IN JANUARY 2016

VACATION CARE…... Would your kids love to come and have fun in

January Vacation Care?

We are open from Monday 11th

to

Friday 22nd

January. TWO WEEKS OF GAMES & ACTIVITIES. We would like expressions of interest indicating the

need to open an extra week…

Monday 4th

until Friday 8th

January.

If you would like your children to be booked in during

this extra week, please fill out the survey form, located

at either School Office and the Sherpa Kids Centre and

return it by Monday 9th

November. Thank you.

Vacation Care programs and booking forms

will be available from Week 7.

Angie Downes, Program Coordinator, 0481 373 883

stedwardstamworth@sherpa-kids.com.au

Vicky Loftus, Tamworth Area Coordinator,

0481 364 554 tamworth@sherpa-kids.com.au

Student of the Week (first name shown) & Curriculum Award (second name shown) Curriculum Focus: PD & Health KBC Riley Miller 3M Sophie Deebank Emily Tobin Zoe McGilchrist KL Holly Deebank 4O Hope Madden

Declan Bendeich Katelin Abra

KR Jade Morgan 4P Sebastian Lawler Charlie Carroll-Williams Charlie Ashford 1M Matthew Frost 4S Jake Salvestrin Caitlin Refalo Claudia Cartan 1P Jack Gaynor 5C Jorja McCluand Kobe Lane Sophie Golledge 1R Emma Newlan 5L Will Ashton Olivia Dau Tyler Swift 2E Sam Salvestrin 5M Jack Aitken Rubin Ferrer Myah-Ray Trindall 2R Jessica Martin 6C Aiden Cosgrove Ariel Mettam Georgia Horniman 2U Lexi Maguire 6G Callum Walsh Cooper Cloake Bailey Jameson

3B Drew Kelly 6M Phoebe Porter Kaydence Larkham Noah Warren 3G Laila Hutt Bonnie Radburn

Values Award – “Teamwork” Kinder – Declan Clark, Grace Munn, Kody Sylvester Year 1 – Riley Jones, Kevin Geia, Sienna Haynes Year 2 – Amalia Monk, Isabella Norman, Zac Spreadborough Year 3 – Addison Black, Georgie Berlyn, Tyson Tobin Year 4 – Caitlin Jackson, Chloe Bateup, Sian Austin Year 5 – Avril Gardiner, Chloe Bates, Brock Radburn Year 6 – Sara Sinclair, Katie Pendergast, Zac Refalo

Silver Awards Congratulations to Declan Clark (KBC); Evelyn Kendall (KBC); Grace Dietrich (KBC); Deegan Musgrave (KBC); Riley Miller (KBC); Lucy Stuart (KR); Riley Daly (KR); Angus Bridge (1M); Georgia-Kate Campbell (1M); Zane Johnson (1M); Ariana Tuckey (1M); Molly Taylor (1P); Grace Palmer (2R); Charlie Missen (2U); Charlie Young (2U); Ryan Lu (2U); Addison Black (3B); Zoe Cosgrove (3B); Ashley Hill (3G); Ah-Reum Kasch (3G); Sophie Austin (3G); Bailey Brooke (3G); Aiden Graham (3G); Bonnie Radburn (3G); Aleerah Robbins (3G); Jordan Witt (3G); Charlie Ashford (4P); Jenae Jenkins (4P) and Taylor Gambrill (6C) who have been awarded a Silver Award for maintaining a high level of good behaviour.

Pride & Presentation Award Primary: 4S Infants: KL House Award Primary: Kennedy Green Infants: Chisholm Red

Respect Rules Award Congratulations to Rachael Golledge (3B) for always greeting students and teachers with a friendly attitude.

Canteen News For the Infants Canteen Roster we are desperately seeking parent helpers to volunteer on a Tuesday and Wednesday. You will only be required once a month from approximately 1.00-1.45pm to assist with Canteen duties. For more information, or if you are able to assist, please contact Clare Dubois at the Primary Canteen on 67 657 847. Short sleeve boys summer shirts for sale As a “one-off”, our school has a number of BRAND NEW short sleeve boys summer shirts. These shirts are surplus stock and are available in size 10 and 12 only at the bargain price of $10 each, normal RRP is $22. Limited stock, so first in best dressed! Please see Mrs Dubois at the Primary Canteen to purchase the shirts.

Canteen Roster Date Primary Infants

Tues 3

rd Nov

Grant & Wendy Lee

Kristie Ferris Kelly Musgrave

Wed 4th

Nov Lisa Reabow Belinda Hayman

Thurs 5

th Nov

Kellie-Ann Hansen

Mckyla Hull Nyrell Greenaway

Fri 6

th Nov

Erin Wood

Natalie Studte Jo Kapeller

Mon 9

th Nov

Fran Hutt

Nicole Willamson Melanie Carroll

St Edward’s Parent Association NEWS

CHRISTMAS GINGERBREAD HOUSE MAKING NIGHT –

Friday 4th December, 7.00pm, MHOC Hall Leave the kids at home and celebrate the end of

another school year!! All kits cost $30 each. Raffle

tickets $2 each for sale at the door. Champagne on

arrival. Kit Order Forms went home to families

today……please return your order form and full

payment by Friday 20th November. Any enquiries

please call Bernadette McGrath on 0411 230 508.

Movie Ticket Fundraiser – going home today for each

family is an order form for great savings on movie tickets

at the Forum 6 Theatre.

Jenny Maloney – President (0419 139 737)

RE News

Nazareth House Pilgrimage

Last Tuesday, the SRC from Years 3 - 5 represented

our school at a Pilgrimage at Nazareth House. The

students attended Mass, said the Rosary and spent

time with the Priests and Religious Sisters of

Nazareth, marking the Year of Consecrated Life.

Thank you to the students for your participation and

to Miss Mace and Mrs O’Brien for attending with the

students.

Year of Consecrated Life

The Year of Consecrated Life is to celebrate and

recognise the contribution Religious men and women

make to our communities, schools and parishes. This

week, we are fortunate to have the Sisters of

Nazareth and a group of Priests visit our school to

speak with the students, explaining their vocation, to

give students a better understanding of the role of

the Religious men and women in our community. We

extend a warm welcome to our special visitors.

All Souls Day

Today, Monday 2nd November is All Souls Day. It is a

day where we pray for and remember our loved ones

who have died. Families are invited to attend Mass at

5.30pm at Lincoln Grove Cemetery.

Years 1 & 4 Family Mass

Our next Family Mass will be held on Sunday 15th

November at 9.00am. Please join us at Mary Help of

Christians Church, to celebrate the Eucharist together

as a community.

Upcoming Events

Tuesday 10th November – Year 1 Grade Liturgy,

11.40am Infants Hall – parents welcome

Tuesday 17th November – Year 2 Grade Liturgy,

11.40am Infants Hall – parents welcome

Amy Elliott & Sally Clarke

WISE WORDS FOR FAMILIES – “The Many Faces of Independence” Here are 5 ways for parents to give their children the skills,

encouragement and support in their quest for independence. It’s been

well documented in recent years that children/young people are

dependent on adults for longer. In Australia one in four 18-30 year olds

still live at home and those numbers are on the increase. There are many

reasons for this including lack of housing, affordability, working and

partnering later, and simple convenience. The propensity for many

parents to do too much for children is a massive contributor to this

increased dependency. Oddly, this is the exact opposite of what parents

have always done, which is to develop their children’s independence,

and in doing so effectively become redundant from their children.

There are a number of reasons for the current high level of dependency

parenting including family shrinkage (parents are able to do a great deal

for kids in small families), older parents (often over-concerned),

busyness of life (it’s easier to do than delegate) and a heightened fear

that the world is a dangerous place for children and young people.

Independence is the point

When independence becomes your priority then suddenly you’ve found

a pathway to the development of other positive qualities and traits in

your children including the key four – confidence that comes from

facing fears; competence that’s built through mastery; creativity that’s

encouraged when kids must resolve their own problems; and character

that is forged under the duress of challenge and hardship.

Adults are the gatekeepers for children’s independence. And of course,

independence takes many guises including:

1. Self-help skills The starting point for independence building is giving kids the skills,

know-how and confidence to look after their own wellbeing and

welfare. This is shown in the many everyday situations where parents

model, teach and provide opportunities for children to look after

themselves. Including toddlers undressing themselves, primary aged

children preparing their own snacks, and teenagers organising their own

transport to school and after school activities. Kids develop real

confidence from being able to look after themselves and others.

2. Autonomy to make choices and mistakes Without realising it, as parents we frequently make choices on our

children’s behalf. We choose the food they eat; the games they play;

their leisure activities and often the clothes they wear. When families

are large (four or more children) parents usually give their children more

space to make their own decisions as well as opportunities to learn from

their poor choices. This may mean that children choose healthy interests

and pursuits that parents are unfamiliar with, or even swim against the

tide of their parents’ wishes. In small families parents often know so

much about minutiae of children’s lives that inevitably we tend to

impose greater well-intentioned control over children’s decisions.

3. Freedom to explore the neighbourhood On a recent trip to Italy I was struck by how much freedom to wander

their neighbourhoods Italian children had. It was a throwback to the type

of childhood that many of today’s parents experienced, where we had

the opportunity to navigate our neighbourhoods on our own without

having to check in with our parents all the time.

4. Freedom to explore unpredictable and potentially risky

environments Independence is also built when children spend time in unpredictable,

potentially risky environments such as the bush or new environments

beyond their neighbourhood. There may be some risk involved but this

is where real learning lies for children and young people. Eliminate the

risk and you eliminate the learning.

5. Taking responsibility for your own problems and actions There’s no doubt many kids are adept at shifting their problems and

responsibilities to adults. One of my children would always blame me

when they were late for school. Even though the child in question had

an alarm clock and was more than capable of using it, any lack of

punctuality was somehow shifted to me. Go figure! Independence

comes when children take ownership of their responsibilities rather than

using someone else as a scapegoat.

In order to grant children and young people the type of independence

outlined parents need to be brave rather than fearful; work hard to

develop the skills and know-how kids’ independence requires; and be

willing to give kids the encouragement and support they need to step out

of their comfort zones when independence seems too hard.

By Michael Grose www.parentingideas.com.au