Newsletter #11 April 6
PRINCIPAL NEWS
Welcome to the last week of term. It has been a busy one but it has been nice to get back to some normality!
The senior unit campers have been having a wonderful time away. We have been touching base with them regularly and the weather has been fantastic! It is great to see the students pushing themselves with the team building activities. The bus should return between 2pm-2.30pm on Friday. We will keep families updated via text, daily messages and Facebook.
On Sunday we celebrate Palm Sunday. Palm Sunday commemorates the entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem, when palm branches were placed in His path. It marks the beginning of Holy Week, the final week of Lent.
Just a reminder that school ends at 2.25pm on Friday for the Easter break. There will be no end of term assembly but you are welcome to join in on our Easter Liturgy from 12.15pm or pop in for the Foundation Easter Bonnet Parade at 1pm. Reminder that you need to be fully vaccinated and need to wear a mask to enter the school.
We have an action packed Term 2 coming up. It's only 9 weeks but everyday will be packed with learning experiences. Please keep an eye on the SIMON calendar and Facebook for weekly updates.
Tuesday 26th Aprl is a pupil free day. The staff will spend the day at St Joseph's Redcliffs learning about Structured Literacy and how sentence-level writing strategies can be used across Foundation to grade 6. We welcome the students back on Wednesday 27th April.
End of Term 1 2022
Friday 8th April 2022 is the last day of school for Term 1.
**School will finish at the earlier time of 2.25pm.**
The school buses will be running to an earlier time table. Parents of children who make a connection to normal Main Road City Buses, please note that these buses run to the normal timetable.
Monday 25th April is ANZAC Day public holiday. Tuesday 26th April is a Pupil Free day, Professional Development day for staff. Term 2 Classes for students will resume again on WEDNESDAY 27th April 2022.
Administration News
School Fees
Thank you for all school fee payments to date.
Reminder if you chose Annual or Term payments, payment is due by this Friday 8th April.
Statements have been already sent out.
If you are experiencing financial difficulty and will be unable to pay by the due date please contact the office to discuss.
Senior Unit News
Year 5/6 are having a great time learning new skills and challenging themselves at Camp Campaspe Downs. Keep an eye out on our Facebook page for more photos and videos.
GRADE 6 to Year 7 ENROLMENT for 2023
St Joseph's enrolment - https://www.sjcmda.vic.edu.au/enrol/
District secondary schools are beginning their enrolment process. If your child will be enroling in a Government Secondary College it is the responsibity of the parent to enrol them. We do not pass on any information regarding your child to the colleges.
Irymple Secondary College -e Irymple.sc@education.vic.gov.au ph 5024 5407
Chaffey Secondary College -e chaffey.sc@education.vic.gov.au ph 5023 0538
Red Cliffs Secondary College -e red.cliffs.sc@education.vic.gov.au ph 5024 1522
Merbein P-10 -e merbein.p10@education.vic.gov.au ph 5025 2501
Trinity Lutheran College -e admin@tlc.vic.edu.au ph 5023 7013
Coomealla High School -e coomealla-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au ph 5027 4506
Middle Unit News
Its hard to believe that we are at the end of the term. We are so proud of all our students and the learning they have done this term. It has been our longest stint at school for quite some time so we hope they enjoy a well deserved rest. This week to celebrate the end of our term we are watching Stormboy, which we have studied this term. The movie is rated PG if you have any concerns with your child watching this please contact your classroom teacher.
Enjoy your break.
Junior Unit
What a wonderful term it's been! We are all ready for a well-earned and restful Easter break.
We are winding up our Integrated Unit about celebrating differences. Last week we learnt about the festival of Carnivale in Brazil. We even danced the Samba! Have a look at these wonderful, wiggly Samba dancers...
We are also reaching the end of our Religion unit about 'Right Relationships'. This week the children have had the opportunity to respond in their own personal way, after reflecting on their learning. Some children chose to make cards for people they love. Others chose to make posters about the call to be in 'right relationship' with our world. Here are some lovely samples of the children's thoughtful responses...
There is a very exciting change coming to the Junior Unit in Term Two. Miss Rebecca McVean will be married to her fiancé Dave during the Easter holidays and will return to us as Mrs Rebecca Bugden! We send Beck and Dave our very best wishes as they embark upon all the adventures of married life.
Thank you so much for all your support during Term One. We hope you all enjoy a happy and blessed Easter break and we look forward to getting the gang back together again in Term Two!
PLEASE NOTE: On Friday 8th April, the Junior students will be watching Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory (G rating, IMDB recommendation 6 years and over). If you would prefer your child does NOT participate in this activity, please let their classroom teacher know before Friday. Thank you
Foundation Unit News
We made it! Term 1 has certainly been a busy one. The children have settled into school life and most of the children are becoming very good at remembering to complete their morning jobs before the school day begins.
Thank you to the parents who are reading with their children every night and helping their children learn the Rainbow Words. It is definitely helping to back up what we are teaching the children at school.
This Friday we have our Easter Bonnet Parade at 1pm. Thank you to the children who have already brought their hats in. They look amazing. It would be lovely to see all of the children have a hat or headband for the parade. Below are some photos of the hats we have so far.
We would like to wish everyone a very safe and special Easter break. We hope you enjoy your time with your family and we look forward to seeing you all back for Term 2.
Religious Education News
Holy Week Liturgy
This Friday 8th April, we are celebrating our Whole School Holy Week Liturgy at 12.15pm in our School Hall. During this celebration, we recall the final days of Jesus' life particularly the significance of Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Saturday. It would be lovely to see some of our families and friends join us in our final liturgical celebration for the term. We look forward to seeing you there!
Palm Sunday
This week our Foundation, Junior and Middle Unit students have been making Palm Sunday banners to be carried in the Palm Sunday procession at the Sacred Heart Church this Sunday 10th April at 9am.
It would be fantastic if some of our students and their families could please join the celebration and be involved in the procession. The procession starts outside of the church (in front of the Monaghan Centre) and our students will process into the church, carrying their banners. Following the procession, students may return to their seats and participate in Mass with their families and the congregation. If you are able to join us, please meet Mrs Blagus, along with other students and their families at the front of the Sacred Heart Church at approximately 8.50am.
If you have any further questions about this celebration or are able to assist in any way, please don't hesitate to contact Mrs Maria-Stella Blagus - mblagus@spmildura.catholic.edu.au. Thanking you for your support in our parish celebration.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Congratulations to the following students who will be celebrating their First Reconciliation this evening at 7pm at the Sacred Heart Church:
Joshua Catipay, Natasha Cavallo, Emma Circosta, Harriet Gibson, Ava Fidura, Marc Guevarra, Monica Leslie, Joseph Lloyd, Geordie Moraitis, Lam Nguyen, Dustin Scott, Ruby Slimmon, John Thang, Charlotte Hogan, Treeza Jessil, Jack O'Callaghan, Riana Peiris, Hayden Rowe, Ariah Tickle, Addison Welsh, Jack Hogan, Keelan Roper, Leon Zaire and Marco Guevarra.
We wish them all the very best on their faith journey!
Technology News
Over the last few weeks, grade 1 & 2 have been learning to identify and name digital systems and explain the difference between hardware and software. Students have been busy appling this new knowledge to build their very own Chromebook with hardware and software parts.
DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP & CYBERSAFETY
Our ability to communicate to communicate with anyone in the world, at any time, via the internet has grown at breakneck speed. Sometimes it can feel impossible to keep up. Worrying about our young people is understandable, and not unjustified: in 2020, for example, one in five children between the ages of 10 & 15 experienced bullying online.
The tips below highlight ways that adults can support young people’s positive online behaviours: by adopting and following ‘netiquette’, we can show them how to avoid getting into difficulty as they learn to negotiate the continually evolving digital landscape. In the guide, you'll find a number of tips such as protecting yourself, replying wisely and being forgiving.
Until next week, remember; "technology should improve your life...not become your life." - Billy Cox
Mrs Narelle Simms
Sports News
I went to Swan Hill to compete in inter school tennis. I played three sets to six to start with and I won the first two 6-0 and 6-1. In my third set I lost 0-6, this girl was very good and is part of a Tennis Australia Development Squad. I finished second on my card so I had to then play in a crossover final for a chance to play in the State Finals, unfortunately I lost 4-6. Overall I finished in third position out of the eight girls playing.
From Nicola De Maria S14
Arts news
It is so exciting to finally see some finished art going up around the school! Be sure to walk through the middle unit and check out their spectacular self portraits, featuring each child 'reading' their favourite book. They are just amazing!
While you're checking out the creations around the school, be sure to head into the foundation rooms to catch a glimpse of the brilliant "Fauvist Cows" they created using bright coloured markers, paint brushes and water!
Foundation Fauvist Cows
Sacred Heart Parish News
Continuous Raffle
**We are asking for a parent volunteer to assist with the organise & running of the Continuous Raffle. **
If you can help out with a few hours per term it would be very much appreciated. Please contact the office, we will be happy to explain further.
Congratulations to the following families who won a prize in the Continuous raffle drawn on Friday 1st April.
- Mini Marquee donated by Smythe Family won by Peters family.
- Mini Marquee donated by Smythe Family won by Nadalo family.
- Mini Soccer Goal Set won by Midgley family.
- Mini Soccer Goal Set won by Zaire family.
Parent Noticeboard
FOOTBALL SUNRAYSIA
Get Active Kids Voucher Program
Three Colours SC is a registered activity provider which provides local children up to $200 in vouchers which can be used for Registration and shorts/socks.
Training Nights
Under 6-10’s: Tuesdays 5.30pm
Under 12’s : Tuesday & Thursday 5pm – 6pm
Under 14’s & 16’s: Tuesday & Thursday 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Womens: Tuesday & Thursday 7pm – 8pm
Reserve’s & Seniors : Tuesday & Thursday 7pm – 8.30pm
For more details contact Michael on 0439 302 090.
Coaches and Volunteers needed
The Club is recruiting coaches for all J-League age groups and people to assist with our weekly meal nights
Heaps of fun and helps the Club provide the enjoyment that comes with having teams and equipment
For more information contact Lucy on 0439 302 090
HUMM now available
As part of its ongoing commitment to make Football accessible to everyone, Three Colours SC has joined HUMM
The Club will allow payments for registration fees, merchandise and club functions to be paid by instalments to approved persons.
