SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC PRIMARY
SCHOOL
Date: 27 October 2016
Dear Parents and Guardians
Welcome
to
our
new
students: Pre Kindy: Lucy Bill
and Maddison Scrivener, One
Blue: Khiana Taute, Two Red:
Luke Ward and Five Red: Emily
Ward.
Term Four is always a busy
God;
Bless our families and all of the members and
friends;
bind us together by your love.
Give us kindness and patience
to support each other;
and wisdom in all we do.
term because we focus on bringing this year to a
close as well as preparing for 2017. At this point
in time staffing for next year has not been
finalised, however, if you do have a particular
educational based request for 2017, please put
this in writing to me prior to Monday November
7. Also, if you are relocating and will not be
returning in 2017, we ask that you also inform us
as soon as possible. We have families relocating
to Mandurah looking for a position for next year
and as many classes are at capacity, we have to
place prospective families on a waiting list. I am
currently organising Pre Kindy enrolments for
2017, even if your child is not turning three years
come into our hearts
of age until later in the year and you are looking
at enrolling them into the program, we ask that
you enrol them so that we can gauge the class
size for the year ahead.
and remain with us.
There is a lot happening around the school this
Let the gift of your peace
May we rejoice in your blessings for all our days
Amen
Please pray for our Assumption families who are
experiencing sadness and hardship at present.
term. Tomorrow night is the Quiz Night
sponsored by Lee Perry and Harcourts, and our
P&F. It is looking to be another fantastic evening.
Once again this year we will be paying forward
our fundraising that we will receive from the Quiz
night by supporting the HALO team. We have donated sausages and rolls and the volunteers from
Halo will be cooking the sausage sizzle on Friday evening. All proceeds from the sausage sizzle will go
to HALO. We also ask that each Quiz Night participant brings along a can of something to support
HALO. Their top ten items are: long life milk, pasta sauce, tuna, tinned tomatoes, coffee, tin
vegetables, takeaway containers, tinned fruit, stock and baked beans.
There are still tickets available for the Quiz Night. It is a great night out.
This morning we saw Stage Two of our Nature Playground 'Tuckerland' finally commence. Stage
Two has been funded by our P&F and the 2015 Quiz Night. This is an awesome example of where all
that hard earned fundraising goes...for our children.
Special Event – On Thursday November 10 the Assumption Choir will be joined by the Mandurah
Senior Choir in a special event being held in the Presentation Centre at 2pm. We welcome everyone
to come along.
Our Annual General Meeting will be held on November 22, commencing at 6.30pm. At this
meeting we reflect over the year that has been and also present our plans for 2017. We also ask for
people to join the P&F and School Board. This year Mrs Priscilla McManus will be stepping down
from our School Board. Priscilla has taken on the role of treasurer for longer than I have been at the
school. We are now looking for a new member to join the Board and although not a prerequisite;
someone who does have either an accounting or business background would be a real asset to the
Board. The Board meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 7.00pm. Please consider nominating
for the Board, forms are available from the Office or email your expression of interest to
[email protected].
Parking: yes parking, nearly each newsletter I have to comment on parking. I am aware that the car
park is not perfect, even though it is the best case scenario at the time of redesign. There are some
points I do need to stress:
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Under no circumstances is the slip way on Seminole Ave for parking, it is for buses only.
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Parents are not to wait for cars to move at the entrance off Seminole Avenue as this stops
buses from exiting the slipway and blocks traffic, causing even more congestion and quite
grumpy bus drivers.
Please do not compromise your child's safety by getting them to come out to the driveway
to meet you. You may have to do another loop to pick them up but the reality is, this will
only take you five minutes at the most. Is five minutes worth your child's safety?
I do encourage parents of older children, to wait and come ten minutes after the bell as I can
assure you it will a lot quicker and you will most likely get home at the same time!
BEFORE SCHOOL SUPERVISION commences at 8.15am. If your child comes to school earlier
than this, there is not a teacher on supervision. If your child does need to be dropped off
earlier please use the OSHC Club facilities. Once again it about your child's safety.
Being the third week of term, students are now wearing their full summer uniform and at this time
of the year I always make comment on how many of the girls have grown significantly since first
term. I do not wish to sound extremely old fashioned, however, some dresses really need to be
lengthened to enable the students to move freely and comfortably around the school.
Below is an excerpt from our Uniform Guide to clarify expectations. This guide is also available on
our website.
The following rules apply to the wearing of the Assumption Catholic Primary School Uniform:
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All items of the school uniform should be clean and in a good state of repair.
Wearing of full school uniform is compulsory from Years One to Six.
The school sport uniform is to be worn by students in Pre-Primary.
Top buttons to be done up when wearing the winter uniform.
Dresses and skirts are to be knee length.
School shoes are to be polished and sports shoes kept clean and in good
repair.
The correct sport shoes are to be worn according to the uniform policy.
A watch; a chain with a small religious symbol which is tucked into the
shirt/dress; and one sleeper or stud in each ear lobe are the only items of jewellery
permitted.
No make- up, nail varnish or tattoos are permitted.
Longer than collar length hair is to be tied back using navy blue
ribbons, elastics, blue or school uniform scrunchies.
School uniform scarves may be worn in the winter months.
Extra jackets (preferably navy) worn in the winter months should be
removed upon entering the class room.
Unacceptable hairstyles include: undercuts, dreadlocks, flat tops,
Mohawks, rat’s tails, hair cut shorter than a number 2 razor or hair
which has been coloured.
The school hat is to be worn for all outdoor activities except for the months of June and July.
The Leadership team reserves the right to determine the suitability of an individual’s
grooming.
STEP A THON for STEP Inc: Last Friday our Year 5 and 6 students participated in combined school's
Stepathon raising money for the local Mandurah charity raising money for the support of the health
and wellbeing of the youth of Mandurah. Our school raised over $1500. Over 1000 students from
local primary and secondary schools participated in the event.
MULTICULTURAL DINNER was recently held at Our Lady's Assumption Parish, it was a really
special evening. It was a real pleasure seeing some of our students and families participating in the
cultural acts.
GRANDPARENTS DAY: November 10: I know this is a few weeks away but I do want to give you
advance warning as I know it is always such a special morning for both Grandparents and for the
children. We are also mindful that for many children in our school their grandparents may not live
close by, so please feel free to bring another significant adult to support your child. We commence
the day with a Mass and then a morning tea. Further information will be sent home closer to the
date.
I wish you every blessing for the term ahead, and as our prayer resonates; please keep our families
who may be experiencing sadness or difficulties at this time in your prayers.
Thank you
Mrs Kerrie Merritt
PRINCIPAL
Welcome to …… Did you know?
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Did you know that on Thursday 10 November 2016 at 2pm, our Assumption School Choir
will be performing together with the Mandurah Seniors Choir from the Mandurah Seniors
and Community Centre, at our very own Presentation Centre? This is the first time these
choirs have sung together. The age range for this joint choir is 9 - 80+! Make sure you
don't miss this inaugural event.
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Did you know that Paris Spencer for 1 B won a $50 Coles Myer voucher for a colouring in
competition for WA Hearing association: congratulations.
ASSUMPTION HAPPENINGS
Week 4
Events
Good Morning Monday
October 31
Musica Viva Fiddlesticks Incursion
Thank You Tuesday
November 1
Litter Free
9am All Souls Day Mass
Lunchtime Art Club in Art Room
Canteen Closed
Lunchtime Lego in the Library
Winking Wednesday
November 2
Interschool Basketball Training
School Banking through class baskets
Lunchtime Library open
Thumbs Up Thursday
November 3
9:30am Count Us In
Kindy – Wear Your Wings to School Day
Lunchtime Mini Vinnies in the Library
Lunchtime Zooniverse in 6 Blue
2pm Assembly – Year Two Red Class Presentation
High Five Friday
November 4
8am Recycling Station outside Science Room
Dental Screening for Years 3 – 6
Interschool T20 Blast Training
School Disco
Kindy – Year 2: 4pm to 5:30pm
Year 3 - Year 6: 6pm to 7:30pm
NOTES TO PARENTS
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School Disco Note
Nagle Feast Day Note
PHOTO ALBUM
Year 6 Blue Circus Performance
Step a thon
Building Community Professional Learning Day
UNIFORM SHOP
OPENING HOURS
Monday
Thursday
Friday
8.15am – 9.30am
8.15am – 9.30am
1.00pm – 3.30pm
8.30am – 10.00am
12.00pm - 3.00pm
All uniform must be purchased through the uniform shop. This includes shorts, trousers, track pants and
bags.
LOST PROPERTY
This is still a major concern with a large number of items still turning up at the office with no names marked
or names that are barely visible, some of these items have been new. All lost property is cleared at the end
of each term so please check your child’s uniform. Please ensure all items of uniform are labelled clearly. If
you happen to have an item with someone else’s name on it please return it to the office.
HEAD LICE
We stock a wonderful range of natural head lice products. These products are supplied by Pritti Hair
Design and include a lice bomb, shampoo, conditioner, leave in conditioner and hair styling products. They
are made with essential oils and do not have harmful chemicals. Reports are very favourable on these
products.
SPORTS SHOES
Sport shoes are to be predominately white (not grey) with some colour allowed, no fluro colours, grannies
or volleys. Shoe laces must be white. If your child needs new sport shoes make sure they are the correct
colour. There are a large number of students wearing the wrong shoes.
BACK TO SCHOOL ORDERS
It’s that time of the year again to place your orders for collection in January. Order forms are available from
the office or the Uniform Shop
LAYBY
You are able to layby all items of uniform, layby terms apply.
2nd HAND UNIFORMS
If you are bringing uniform in for resale please note the following:
You receive a credit for the uniform shop when sold
All clothes must be washed and ironed
All clothes must be on hangers – these are available from the uniform shop
No rips, stains or pet hair
Items will not be placed for resale if they are not in this condition.
Thank you,
Noaleen Coles
COMMUNITY NOTICES
Summer School Holiday Swimming Lessons
Enrolments for December/January lessons are now open. It is important for every child to learn vital
swimming and water safety skills. VacSwim offers affordable school holiday swimming lessons run by
qualified instructors at a range of locations throughout the state. For further information and online
enrolments visit education.wa.edu.au/swimming.
St Damien’s Present Carter & Carter
Carter & Carter, Golden Guitar winners fundraising concert for Flores in Indonesia is being held 2pm
Sunday 13 November at St Damien’s School, 3 Nyabing Pass, Dawesville. Cost is $75 per family or $25
per adult. Book now on 9583 2500 or 9582 1114.
The Flores village partners are committed to the disadvantaged and poor people of Flores. As a
Christian group we work with people of all faiths and genders to achieve sustainability. We enact this
through the building of schools in remote areas that have previously not had access to education,
providing clean water to all the villages in our communities, improving the health of people and in
particular children living in the villages through the provision of clean water and education through
specific healthcare initiatives.
Protective Behaviours
A life skills program for parents of children of all ages. Protective Behaviours is based on the premise
that every child has the right to feel safe at all times. This one session free workshop provides
knowledge and practical skills that parents can use with their children to help them keep safe. The
workshop is being held at the Child and Parent Centre – Dudley Park, Kooljack St, Dudley Park on
Tuesday 22 November from 9:15am to 12 noon. Crèche is available, bookings required. For more
information please contact Joanne Hambly at Parenting WA on 9583 9806 or email
[email protected].
KidSport
KidSport online applications are coming soon. From 14 November 2016 you can apply for your
KidSport online, if you hold a valid Health Care Card/Pensioner Concession Card. For more details
please visit www.dsr.wa.gov.au/kidsport.
NOVEMBER SCHOENSTATT EVENTS
9 Talus Drive, Mt. Richon in Armadale;
9399 2349; www.schoenstattwa.org.au
FAIR SUNDAY, 6th November 2016
from 10am – 2 pm
Family fun” Bouncy castle, Christmas shop,
International food and more……
A special invite for Mothers who are
expecting a baby are invited to
consecrate their unborn child to Our Lady.
Please contact Sr. M. Lisette if you wish to
do so or if you know of a mother who would
like consecrate her unborn child to Our Lady.
(Mobile phone: 0400 234 910)
25th SHRINE JUBILEE
Sunday, 27th November 2016
3 pm Holy Mass
Celebrant Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton.
We warmly invite you to join the Sisters and the
Schoenstatt Family to celebrate and give thanks for
25 Years of Blessing from the Shrine.
We are looking forward to see some from each
school who has come to the Shrine since.
School Address: 22-34 Gordon Road, Mandurah WA 6210
T: 9583 8500 E: [email protected]