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LEARNING ASSISTANTS APPRECIATION WEEK
As you will know, we have an amazing group of teachers and ancillary staff in our school, with the goal of every role being to ensure our students are cared for in their time at school. There are many special days in the year that we celebrate the various groups. A particular group of staff that we celebrated this week in the staffroom are our Learning Assistants. Our chosen title for this special group of our staff is because they are there to assist in learning and support within the classrooms and they do an amazing job! They spend their time each week working within the grade teams to ensure all students have what they need and they go the extra mile every time. They develop strong and trusting relationships with students alongside their teachers to meet the needs of students in our school. Thank you Learning Assistants for helping us make this school a place where all are welcome and supported.
KINDERGARTEN 2025
We are pleased that our Kindergarten enrolment process is now almost complete for next year. Offers of enrolment have been sent out to families who attended interviews and we are just now waiting on acceptances. If you received an enrolment letter, please don’t forget to let us know that you will be taking up the offer so we can process these and plan towards our transition program in Term 4. As soon as we have dates and times, we will share these with you.
MISSION
FATHER'S DAY & COLOUR EXPLOSION RUN HIGHLIGHTS
You have until Friday 13th September to continue to fundraise and order prizes online for your child to receive OR donate to a cause – Carbon Neutral (tree planting), Great Barrier Reef Foundation (coral planting or turtle protection), The Smith Family (reading support) or OzHarvest (providing meals). If you are able to assist in sorting the prizes at school sometime (it may take a couple of hours) please email amanda.thomas@lism.catholic.edu.au. Please enjoy some of the highlights from our Father’s Day Colour Run Explosion event last Friday.
TELL THEM FROM ME SURVEY PARENT FEEDBACK
YEAR 3 CELEBRATION OF THE WORD
WEBINAR WITH DR JUSTIN COULSON
 Tess Koning Principal |
 Karen Robson Assistant Principal Learning |
 Rebecca Cameron Assistant Principal Mission |
Compass Consent and Full Payment
for Year 6 Camp is Due
Thursday 26th September, 2024
Final numbers MUST be given to Narrabeen by Friday 27th September, 2024.
If Compass Consent and Full Payment has NOT been received by this date it will be assumed your child is NOT attending.
A Compass Event will be sent out to families next week for Narrabeen Registration and Treetops Adventure E-Waiver to be completed by Thursday 26th September, 2024.
The Compass Event will be full of IMPORTANT INFORMATION...
eg: What to Pack and the Itinerary
ENHANCING FAITH THROUGH SPORT
WHAT AN AWESOME DAY !
Yesterday, all Year 3 and 4 students got out and active and had an awesome day of sport. The Year 3 and 4 Touch Gala Day is always a highlight for our kids. No scoring, non-competitive, no trophies, no winners, just the opportunity to play. A huge thank you to our families who helped assist on the day and support over 150 students.
CITIUS, ALTIUS, FORTIUS
Next Friday, we wish our 19 athletes the very best at Polding Athletics Championships in Newcastle.
Good Luck To:
| Amelia Opitz | 200m |
| Amaya Davis | 1500m, High Jump and Relay |
| Matilda Price | Long Jump and Relay |
| Polly Platt | Relay |
| Paige Zvirzdinas | Long Jump |
| Bonnie Mann | Shot Put |
| Nixon Smith | 100m and Relay |
| Hunter Pociask | 800m, 1500m and Long Jump |
| Mason Duffy | 1500m |
| Ryan Matheson | Relay |
| Mason Pope | Relay |
| James Millwarde | Shot Put, Discus and Relay |
| Finn Cowan | Relay |
| Jonah Files | Relay |
| Albi Winters | Relay |
| Asher Winters | Relay |
| James Wehlow | High Jump |
| Jai Davis | Shot Put and Discus |
SOCCER AND NETBALL GALA DAY
THURSDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER @ LAURIETON
The Hastings Zone Soccer and Netball Gala Day will be held on Thursday, September 12 in Laurieton. Teams have been announced and we are all set for the big day. If your child has been selected for the A-Team for Netball and Soccer and wins the day, the team or teams will progress to the Lismore Diocese Finals Day on Wednesday, September 25. This day also clashes with the NRL Gala Day. I will be in touch with families to talk about this clash.
A Compass Notification has been sent to families for consent and payment. This is due on 10th September.
ALL SCHOOLS RUGBY LEAGUE
TEAMS ARE LOOKING AWESOME..... !!!
| Years 3 and 4 | Training on Wednesdays 10.45am to 11.30am |
| Years 5 and 6 | Training on Fridays 1.00pm to 1.30pm |
Mr Rowlatt, Mr Duffy, Mr Baird and Mr Bright will announce teams in the coming weeks.
ELECTIVE SPORTS - TERM 4
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN WEEK 9
OVER 3 NIGHTS - 16TH/17TH/18TH SEPTEMBER
IN A COMPASS EVENT @ APPROX 7.00PM
The events will close on Friday 20th September.
If your child is NOT in a sport by Friday 20th September your child will be put into school sport.
Please read below
when your child's Registration Night is
During the registration night
families will consent and pay on the night via The Compass Event
for a child’s particular sport.
You will choose one sport per child.
Once a sport has been selected and paid, it is final.
Learn to Surf will be Year 6 ONLY
STAGE 1 (Years 1 and 2) - SPORT OPTIONS
Registration will be open in a Compass Event on Tuesday 17th September @ approx 7.00pm and close on Friday 20th September.
If you have not chosen a sport by the cut off date your child will be put into School Sport.
| PCYC | Students will participate in gymnastics, fitness and basketball each week conducted by PCYC Staff. This will be held in the Don Farrell Hall. |
$20.00 |
| Kumiai Ryu |
Students will participate in martial arts fitness. This will be held at the Kumiai Ryu facility. |
$55.00 |
| Springloaded |
Students will participate in a number of disciplines, such as gymnastics and parkour. |
$80.00 |
| School Sport |
Students will participate in a number of sports. |
Nil Cost |
STAGE 2 (YEARS 3 AND 4) - SPORT OPTIONS
Registration will be open in a Compass Event on Monday 16th September @ approx 7.00pm and close on Friday 20th September.
If you have not chosen a sport by the cut off date your child will be put into School Sport.
| PCYC | Students will participate in gymnastics, fitness and basketball each week conducted by PCYC Staff. This will be held in the Don Farrell Hall. |
$20.00 |
| Springloaded |
Students will participate in several disciplines, such as gymnastics and parkour. |
$80.00
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| Ten Pin Bowling |
Students will participate in a round of bowling. This will be held at Wave Bowl. |
$90.00
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| Hydro Golf and Putt Putt |
Students will participate in a round of Mini Golf and a bucket of golf balls at Hydro Golf. |
$70.00
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| School Sport |
Students will participate in a number of sports. |
Nil Cost |
STAGE 3 (YEARS 5 AND 6) - SPORT OPTIONS
Registration will be open in a Compass Event on Wednesday 18th September @ approx 7.00pm and close on Friday 20th September.
If you have not chosen a sport by the cut off date your child will be put into School Sport.
| PCYC | Students will participate in gymnastics, fitness and basketball each week conducted by PCYC Staff. This will be held in the Don Farrell Hall. |
$20.00 |
| Springloaded |
Students will participate in several disciplines, such as gymnastics and parkour. |
$80.00
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| Ten Pin Bowling |
Students will participate in a round of bowling. This will be held at Wave Bowl. |
$90.00
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| Centre of Gravity |
Students will participate in rock climbing and a laser tag game. |
$80.00
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| School Sport |
Students will participate in several sports. | Nil Cost |
| Learn to Surf |
Participate in surfing lessons. This has already been pre-booked and won’t be part of the online registration. This has been filled by Year 6 students ONLY. |
$90.00 |
TERM 3 .... The Road Ahead
| Week 8 | Thursday 12th September | Zone Soccer and Netball Gala Day |
| Week 10 | Wednesday 25th September | Rugby League |
| Week 10 | Wednesday 25th September | Soccer and Netball |
FRIDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER IS "FOOTY COLOURS DAY'
GOLD COIN DONATION
Next Friday 13th September, St Peter’s is participating in ‘Footy Colours Day.’
This is a national fundraising event, held in September where thousands of Aussies come together to proudly sport their team's colours, and raise money so kids don't fight cancer alone.
We ask that students bring a gold coin donation and dress in their favourite team colours or supporters gear, across all sports codes, such as Soccer, Netball, Basketball, AFL and more!
ST PETER'S DANCE CONCERT INFORMATION
The theme this year is: “2024 By Request”
TICKETS HAVE SOLD OUT !!!! FOR BOTH PERFORMANCES
If anyone has tickets YOU DO NOT NEED... please let The Glasshouse know ASAP...
The Glasshouse now has a waiting list for families who missed out on tickets.
All parents would have received a Compass notification detailing the class costume requirements for your child or children. Please have these ready by Monday Week 9, 16th September in a bag labelled with your child’s name and class, for classroom teachers to check.
Our whole school dress rehearsal (just for students) is Friday morning Week 9, 20th September. Further information will be available regarding students coming dressed in their costume and changing into their school uniform after the performance. Year 6 and Year 3 Dance Eisteddfod groups will come in their school uniform and change into their eisteddfod costume at school, as they are the first 2 items in the performance.
COSTUMES
| K Blue | K Green | K Red |
| 1 Blue | 1 Green | 1 Red |
| 2 Blue | 2 Green | 2 Red |
| 3 Blue | 3 Green | 3 Red |
| 4 Blue | 4 Green | 4 Red |
| 5 Blue | 5 Green | 5 Red |
| 6 Blue | 6 Green | 6 Red |
REHEARSAL TIMETABLE:
Please DON'T make appointments during your
child's rehearsal time
Michelle Baird
Co-Ordinator
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
HELP NEEDED FOR SEQUINS SEWING !!
We are looking for volunteers to help sew on sequins for our Year 1 Eisteddfod dancers. The work involves minimal sewing and is a great way to contribute to our project. If you're interested in assisting, please contact either Mrs Natalie Jennings natalie.jennings@lism.catholic.edu.au or Mrs Natalie Stewart natalie.stewart@lism.catholic.edu.au
Thank you for your support!
IMPORTANT NOTES
Following are the costume notes and detailed information about drop-off and pick-up times for your child’s upcoming Dance Eisteddfod performances. These notes were also sent out via Compass earlier this week and contain important information.
If you have any questions or need further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Natalie Jennings or Miss Natalie McKenzie. They will be more than happy to assist you with any inquiries.
COSTUME NOTES
DROP OFF AND PICK UP NOTES
TICKET GO ON SALE !!!!!
Wednesday 11th September
9.00am
Tickets are available through The Glasshouse Box Office
A4 ART
As we wrap up A4 Art, we’re excited to spotlight the Year 6 A4 Art Finalists
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Charlie M 1st Place 2nd Place Community Choice Award Artwork: Celestial Dreaming I created Celestial Dreaming by using spray paint. I made my art by getting a blank piece of paper and spraying one colour in a circle. Next, I got a second colour and sprayed it on top. I crumpled up a magazine and swiped my hand across to create texture. I made a black shadow on one side using black spray paint and on the other side I created a glow using silver spray paint. I then placed a pineapple tin on top of the planet then I sprayed the whole page in black then I used other colours to spray the galaxy. |
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Zoe Brice Highly Commended Artwork: Friend If you are not happy, a furry friend can be by your side to help you get happy again. I love my friend because she can help me with my dyslexia and my reading. I love cats. |
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Emily K Artwork: Outback Dream I love the Australian outback. Last year I went out west with my cousins and we stayed on a 45 thousand-acre property. As soon as we got out there I knew where I wanted to be. I drew this picture because that is what I imagine a lot of houses would look like and the ones that I did see were really cool. |
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Madeline Goldie Artwork: Party of the Inflatable Tube Men The Party of the Inflatable Tube Men is a fun and creative idea about how careless, free, and amazing life can be. If you let go of expectations and follow the patterns in the wind, you can have fun doing a little dancing. |
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Ayce Perkins Artwork: Deep Sleep
People say that dreams can’t be true, but you can make them true with the power of your imagination when you sleep. |
Thank you to all students and families who purchased a book from our Book Stall during our Book Week celebrations and also during yesterday’s “Parent Cuppa & Chat” session in Leary’s Lane. Through these events our St Peter’s community have not only shared the love of reading with our students, but will also donate over $750 to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation to assist with the important work that they do in providing learning resources and literacy support to indigenous children and families living in remote communities across Australia. Your support of this initiative is greatly appreciated!
ONLINE BOOK FAIR
ASHTON SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB
CLOSES 11TH SEPTEMBER
Issue 6 brochures were also distributed to students. Any cash payment orders need to be returned to school by 9.00am Wednesday 11th September. Please ensure cash payments include your child’s name, class and correct payment. Online L.O.O.P. orders will close at 9.00pm.
Families who placed orders online through L.O.O.P. for Issue 5 should have received a $5 promotional code with their order confirmation that can be used towards online purchases of $15 or more for Issue 6. More details about this offer are available via the following link:
This issue, families also have the opportunity to receive a $5 credit that can be used towards Issue 7 purchases of $15 or more. The terms and conditions of these offers are available via the following link:
WEEKLY BORROWING:
With the warmer weather it is time to finish with Hot Chocolates for the year…
they will be back next year.
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'KIDS FOR CANCER' FOOTBALL JERSEY DAY |
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Flexischools orders close at 8.30am !!
Click on the picture below to read the Menu
Canteen Roster
- Volunteer Working With Children Check required
- Please sign into Who's On Location (St Peter's sign in) at the front school office.
- If you would like to volunteer in the Canteen please click on the link below:
Canteen Roster - Week 8 Term 3
| Monday | Erin Maker |
| Tuesday | Jodie Brindle |
| Wednesday | Hayley Dwyer and Anthony Grasso |
| Thursday | Theresa Zvirzdinas, Amy Wells and Helen Bonus |
| Friday | Carolyn Thompson, Jo Sexton and Jodie Brindle |
| Kindergarten Red | Kindergarten Blue | Kindergarten Green |
| Adrian Carpenter Zoe Godfrey Leo Van der Veer Adam Rourke |
Taylar Bowley Hazel Leonard Isabel Fairley |
Aria Neilson Cali Swan Poppy Wilson |
| Year 1 Red | Year 1 Blue | Year 1 Green |
| Hugo Moujalli Bronte Hayes Lawson Miles |
Reco Anquetil Tyler Bedford Lorelai Pursell |
Emily Tarbox Isla Brown Bodhi Walter |
| Year 2 Red | Year 2 Blue | Year 2 Green |
| Sienna Anquetil Jaxon Burton Jack Geary |
Cooper Head |
Jack George Ruby MacGibbon Mitchell Moffatt |
| Year 3 Red | Year 3 Blue | Year 3 Green |
| Lachlan Patterson Koby Collins Lydia Costello |
Qwade Kerr Amelia Barber Patrick Prosser |
Finn Scaysbrook Sonny Doherty Ella Carruthers |
| Year 4 Red | Year 4 Blue | Year 4 Green |
| Willow Morris-Boyd William Eccles Matilda Spry |
James Millwarde James Farrell Zeke Boulet |
Livinia Wehlow Jacob Morris Mason Davis |
| Year 5 Red | Year 5 Blue | Year 5 Green |
| Tess Donohoe Toby Dwyer Matilda Spence |
Maisie Prosser Leo Ly Owen Mitchell Scarlett Joyce |
Christopher Bucci Kaiya Elliott Bonnie Mann |
| Year 6 Red | Year 6 Blue | Year 6 Green |
| Mitchell Bransdon Arlie Webb Harrison Insall Pearl Wickham |
Havarna Stone James Wehlow Samuel Zvirzdinas |
Elliot Gardoll Ellizabeth Venter Thomas Allen |
Term 3 Calendar Dates
Week 8, Term 3:
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Monday 9th September
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| Tuesday 10th September |
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| Wednesday 11th September |
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| Thursday 12th September |
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| Friday 13th September |
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| Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th September |
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| Monday 16th September |
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Week 9, Term 3
| Monday 16th September |
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| Tuesday 17th September |
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| Wednesday 18th September |
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| Thursday 19th September |
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| Friday 20th September |
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STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAYS
Friday 27th September
Monday 14th October
- Friday 27 September 2024 - Bookings Close Monday 23 September 2024
- Monday 14 October 2024 - Bookings close Friday 27 September 2024
OUR MACLEAY BORGER.....
MAC'S SAVE SIGHT TEAM
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