Newsletter
ST MONICA’S SCHOOL
Term 1 — Week 5
DIARY DATES
4 March 2016
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Saturday 5th March
Family Mass at ST Monica’s 6.00pm
Wednesday 9th March
Mass attended by Year 5/6
Thursday 10th March
Sports Day
Monday 14th March
Public Holiday Adelaide Cup
Wednesday 16th March
Mass attended by Year 6/7
Tennis for Years 5, 6 & 7
at Broadview Tennis Club
Thursday 17th March
Tennis for Rec - Year 4 at School
Friday 18th March
Whole School Mass
Wednesday 23rd March
Year 3/4MVW & 3/4V Excursion
Latitude Adelaide/Tusmore Park
Tennis for Years 5, 6 & 7
at Broadview Tennis Club
Thursday 24th March
Tennis for Rec - Year 4 at School
Friday 25th March
Good Friday
Saturday 26th March
Easter Saturday
Sunday 27th March
Easter Sunday
Monday 28th March
Easter Monday
2016 TERM DATES
TERM 1 01/02/2016 – 15/04/2016
TERM 2 03/05/2016 – 08/07/2016
TERM 3 26/07/2016 – 30/09/2016
TERM 4 17/10/2016 – 15/12/2016
Dates and times maybe subject to change.
Dear Parents,
Where: Meet in School/ Church
Carpark for your mystery instructions.
School Board
We congratulate Debra FairbanksSmith as new parent representative
on the School Board, and also David
Drawwater for re-nomination and
continuing for another term. These two
join myself, Fr. Kym Spurling, Gianna
Procino (Chair), Megan Devenish
(Treasurer), Caroline Batty (Secretary),
Carolyn Sawtell, Vanessa Blacker/
Gary Douglass (Staff reps) as members
on the 2016 School Board. I thank
these people for their generosity of
time and commitment to St. Monica’s.
I know that these members would be
most willing to hear from you, discuss
their role and our developing plans for
2016.
Car Rally/Family Picnic
As advertised, we will be
having our inaugural Car Rally/
Family picnic on Sunday April
3rd. A little information for you
Start time: 3rd April — 10am
Sunday Once at Picnic area, stay as
long as you like!
Who: all families, their friends and
relatives are welcome! Staff will be
joining in the fun!
What to bring: Picnic lunch, chairs,
drinks etc. There are bbq facilities at
site and a great playground. There is
a grassed area for ball games nearby,
parents will need to supervise these.
How much: $10:00 a car to go
towards sun/ rain shelter at back gate.
What in?: Have you a fancy car?
Maybe ‘dress up’ your family car? Or
just come in your car!
How does it work? You’ll get a list
of instructions and clues to direct you
to a beautiful picnic area/ playground.
The kids, in the back seat, will find
things, solve clues along the way.
There’ll be a ‘spotto’ type quiz for
the younger ones and some harder
questions for our older children. (ie
kids beautifully occupied in back seat
solving clues to get in the lucky draw!)
How long: By navigating the route,
collecting important information and
objects.. you’ll be there in about 45
mins.
What if I get lost/ just want
to go straight to the site? Fine,
along with instructions there will be
a sealed envelope with destination
inside. Those who get to destination
without opening the envelope go into a
lucky draw.
Prizes: for best dressed car, fanciest
car, lucky draw for kids spotto and
quiz.
What then? We are planning to
have some interesting/ classic cars
on display and you may want to add
yours to this, or get photos of the family
with the cars?
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“Let the motives of our actions be to please God alone”
Mary MacKillop
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Then you can enjoy the day. Please note that parent/
caregivers will be responsible for their children at all
times. Whilst we have let the Council know, this will not
be an exclusive St Monica’s site. Come as you would any
family picnic.
WEEK TWO OF PROJECT COMPASSION
HUM NOY’S STORY
This week’s story is about a project in Laos that supports
children with disability like Hum Noy. The project wouldn’t
be possible without money raised by Caritas’ Project
Compassion.
Donations: If you have a business that you would like
us to promote before, on the day and after to our school
community and would like to donate anything to our gift
baskets, please let Annette know at front office.
View the video of Hum Noy’s story here:
Which one will Mr P. be driving to the
St. Monica’s Car rally on Sunday April 3rd?
http://www.caritas.org.au/learn/countries/lao-pdr
http://www.caritas.org.au/projectcompassion/weeklystories/week-2-hum-noy
Find out more about Laos where Hum Noy and his family
come from:
Reflections:
Hum Noy’s mother Duangmala, wanted her son to have
access to the additional support he needed so he could live
life to the full.
How does your child’s school support children with
additional needs?
Inclusion is a core principal of our Catholic schools. What
does inclusion mean to you?
In what ways have you had to access additional support for
your child? How did you feel if that support was difficult to
access?
Consider this:
What would it mean to you if you couldn’t access the basic
services your child needed to live life to the full?
Family conversations:
Talk with your child about times they’ve needed extra support
with something and how that’s made them feel. Did they get
the help they needed? How did that make them feel?
How can we help all people feel included?
What does it mean to be included? What are some of
the reasons why people aren’t always included? Can you
think of ways to make sure people are included in different
activities?
Pray together:
Special prize if you can match the teachers/staff
car pictures with the teachers/staff!
God Bless
Greg Parker
Heavenly Father, we thank you for your promise of living life
fully. May we each flourish and grow daily. We give thanks
for Hum Noy and the improvements he has made since
joining his school. May he continue to learn. Amen.
Plan together:
Consider some ideas for a family fundraiser for Caritas
Australia’s Project Compassion 2016
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S T M O N I C A’ S
Newsletter
&
NEWS
2016 Sports Day Raffle
Don’t forget to return your tickets for the sports
day raffle.
There are more available from the office if you would like
to increase your chances of winning. Tickets will continue
to be on sale at the Sports Carnival.
There are two
iPad 2 Minis
and gift vouchers
as prizes for this
years raffle!!
Sports Day Carnival
OSCH NEWS
Dear Parents,
Please be advised there will be no After School Care
available on Thursday 10th March (Sports Day).
Before School Care will be available for those needing it,
and transport will be provided in private cars.
Bookings are essential.
Sports Day is 9.00am – 3.00pm.
Jodie Byrne
OSHC Director
ICT
Just a reminder if all
ICT/BYOD and Photo &
Imaging notes could be
returned to the office.
The P&F have organised a few vendors for the day to
include:
• Coffee Run van
• Gilles Plains Lions Club
(running a sausage /
veg patties and
drinks stall)
• Natura’s Ice Cream van
Save the Date
Car Rally — April 3rd
A fun family day planned with more information to come.
Next P&F Meeting
The next P&F meeting will be Friday 8th April at 9.30am
Teachers Staff room. As always everyone is welcome!
Subway is available every
Monday and Thursdays.
Order forms are available
at the front office.
SUSHI
Sushi will be available on
Wednesday 9th March.
Orders need to be in by
Tuesday 8th March 11.00am.
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LittleJO
This term we welcome many
new families to Little Joe’s and
the St Monica’s community.
Children had fun exploring the
sensory trays, creating crafty
masterpieces on our loose
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parts table and developing
their hand/eye coordination
with the floating feather,
balloons and fly swats!!
From the Federation of Catholic
School Parent Communities
Composite Classes
Composite classes are often the topic of controversy and conversation amongst
parents but are ‘composite classes good or bad for your child’? The Federation
of Catholic School Parent Communities has considered both sides of this
passionate debate and has developed the following resource for parents.
http://www.parentfederation.catholic.edu.au/__files/f/2861/Composite%20
classes%20article-2014%20version.pdf
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A note went home yesterday regrading Sports
Day. For those notes that didn’t make home here
is a copy. I have also put in a map of the oval. A
booklet will go out to families later next week.
If the weather is too hot it will be postponed. You will be
notified by the School Stream App. If you haven’t put
it on your phone the directions are at the bottom of the
newsletter.
As you are aware the whole school is participating in
Sports Day on Thursday 10th March at 9.00am this is a
fun event which is compulsory for all students to attend.
Here are a few hints and reminders for the day, but feel
free to approach your class teacher should you have any
questions. A timetable will be sent out to each family prior
to Sports Day.
Arrival
Parents will be expected to take students straight to St
Alban’s Reserve – Chester Ave, Clearview, and all students
must arrive no later than 8.40am and then sign in. Before
school care is available in OHSC, which will include
transport to the Sports Day with parent’s written permission,
but bookings through the Office or OHSC are essential.
After School Care is not available on the day.
Students are asked to locate their house team and take
with them their hat and named drink bottle. Students are
to remain with their house teams and designated teachers
for the opening ceremony. Once the Sports Day events
commence children will move into their Year Level (R – 2)
groups or Age Groups (3 – 7). The following is a list of
teachers who will be supervising the different ages:
•Reception – Mrs Jolly, Mrs Clothier and Mrs Blacker
•Year 1 – Ms Mazzone and Mrs Milosevic
•Year 2 – Mrs Gentile and Mrs Barber
•Under 9’s A (2007) – Mrs Vassallo-Wakefield
•Under 9’s B (2007) – Mrs Vivian
•Under 10’s (2006) – Mrs Tamblyn & Mrs Rainsford
•Under 11’s (2005) A – Mrs Pitt
•Under 11’s (2005) B – Mrs Eden
•Under 12’s (2004) A – Mrs Morris
•Under 12’s (2004) B – Mr Moulds
•Seniors (2003/2) – Mr Douglass
Uniform
Students are required to wear sports shorts but are
encouraged to wear team coloured t-shirts to make it a
more colourful event. They may come with coloured hair,
ribbons and painted faces (to be applied before they
arrive) and wigs. Hats must still be worn and sunscreen.
There is a teacher allocated to each house team and upon
arrival, students will be required to sign in with that teacher:
Students will require a named water bottle which they can
carry with them to all events.
•Kylie Clothier & Gary Douglass will sign in students from
Brunswick (blue)
Parent Helpers
•Leonie Pitt & Robyn Jolly will sign in students from
Burlington (yellow)
•Sarah Morris & Rachel Milosevic will sign in students from
Galway (green)
•Rosalia Vivian & Linda Mazzone will sign in students from
Fuller (red)
Teachers will require parent help with various events for
scoring, organising groups, handing out ribbons/stickers
etc so please let your class teacher know if you are able
to help on the day. Parents are encouraged to follow
their class around during the tabloid events to cheer and
support students.
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Food and drinks
Children will need to bring along food for recess and
lunch breaks as well as plenty of water. The P & F will
also provide a fruit station with oranges as a treat for
the children. There will also be a sausage sizzle van
available should parents wish to purchase a sausage/
vegie pattie for their child. Children are permitted to
sit with their parents during lunch time once they have
notified their group leader. An announcement will be
made at the start of lunch, (approx. 1pm).
It is anticipated that Sports Day will finish at 2.45pm. To
ensure the safety of your child, students will need to be
signed out by the same teacher listed above at the end of
the day.
This is a huge event for students and they have been
practising hard during our Sport lessons. We are very
excited about sharing the day with all our families,
especially those of you attending your first St Monica’s
Sports Day. You may also wish to take up the opportunity
to allow your child to sleep in on Friday and bring them
to school at 11.20am after recess. If this is not convenient
for your family teachers will still be in class as usual.
Looking forward to seeing you there.
PE BLOG
Please refer to PE Blog to find out what
happening this term in relation to Sport at
St. Monica’s School.
This can be accessed from the schools website
www.stmonica.catholic.edu.au. Go to Our School,
Student Resources then PE Blog. You can use your child’s
student login to access it.
Jim Mihelios
Year 3 Teacher & ICT/PE Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
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HEALTHY EATING
RECIPES
Cranberry & Pistachio
Quinoa Bars
Makes 12 slices
In excited anticipation of the official release of our much anticipated eBook
‘A Nourishing Morning’ we felt it only just that we share with you a recipe
from its pages! Behold your ultimate breakfast on the run or morning tea
snack - these guys will become a fabulous staple in your home. Whip them
up on the weekend and you can be rest assured you’re in safe hands for last
minute dashes out the door.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup pistachios, finely chopped
1 cup dried cranberries, chopped
1 cup medjool dates, pitted, soaked in 2 cups filtered water for 1 hour
¾ cup quinoa flakes
½ cup mixed seeds (we used sunflower and pumpkin), plus extra for sprinkling
¼ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla powder or essence
METHOD
1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees C. Line a 20cmx25cm baking dish with baking paper.
2. Drain dates of excess water. Place into a small food processor with the coconut oil and combine to form a smooth
paste.
3. Into a mixing bowl place the pistachios, cranberries, quinoa flakes, mixed seeds, coconut flakes and vanilla. Add the
date paste and mix well.
4. Turn the mixture into the prepared baking tray. Press down evenly and firmly. Using a knife, scour lines into the slice to
mark each piece. Sprinkle with a few extra seeds. Bake for 40 minutes or until slightly crispy around the edges, yet still
moist. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.
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SCHOOL UNIFORM
All students are required to wear their
Summer Uniform in term 1.
Hats — Hat must be worn for all play times and
excursions. If students don’t have hats for play time they will
be asked to stay in the shade and if students don’t have a
hat on excursions they will not be allowed to attend.
All students are required to wear their
Summer Uniform in term 4.
PE Uniform is to be worn on
Class PE days only.
Hats are required this term.
School Hats available from the School Office $12.50 each.
If you wish to purchase or sell a second hand St. Monica’s uniform
go to the Old School Trading website, select South Australia and
St. Monica’s and you are then able to place items for sale or
purchase items.
The web address is www.oldschooltrading.com.au
END OF DAY PICKUP
Could families please be aware of parking when
collecting children from the Brunswick Street end of the
school. We have had reports that whilst parents are
queuing to collect their children, neighbour’s driveways
are still being obstructed. This is not only illegal, but very
frustrating for our neighbours who need easy access
to their properties. Walkerville Council inspectors have
notified the school that due to ongoing complaints, they
will monitor the situation and infringement notices will be
issued if necessary.
Also, a reminder that children are not to be
dropped off in the North East Road driveway.
Cars that stop along this driveway can cause
traffic to dangerously ‘bank up’ behind them
and overflow onto North East Road. Please
continue onto the gravel area alongside the
Church. This is a much safer place for children
to exit cars. Thank you for your cooperation.
UNIFORM NEWS
Totally Schoolwear Modbury has changed names
and are now trading as
Devon Clothing Uniform Shop Modbury
**Same location, same great service**
We look forward to welcoming you for all your
2016 uniform requirements soon.
There are available times for
all instrumental lessons.
Devon Clothing Uniform Shop
Guitar, Ukulele and Harmonica lessons are
Shop 24, Clovercrest Plaza, Montague Road, Modbury North
Open Monday to Friday 9am–5pm, Saturday 9am–12 noon
Phone 8396 6465
MUSIC TUITION
available this term. Please contact John Edwards on
0406853893 to arrange lessons for your child.
Piano Lessons:
Piano & Keyboard Lessons
LOST PROPERTY
A big reminder please, to label all your children’s
belongings clearly. We have had an overwhelming
amount of lost property handed into the office i.e hats,
drink bottles, lunch containers and school jumpers. Please
be aware that food and drink containers that are not
claimed within the term will be disposed of.
Is Your Child Musical?
Come and find out with
one free lesson
to be conducted in week 9.
Bookings Essential. Ring Ruth on 0434 719 015
to reserve your obligation free lesson now!
REMEMBER... “NUDE FOOD DAY” EVERY WEDNESDAY
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STUDENT TOILETS
If any parents, caregivers and younger siblings need to
use toilet facilities whilst on the school grounds, only the
toilets in the School Office may be used. In accordance
with Child Protection Legislation, no one except for
students are permitted to use the students’ toilets.
Thanks
CATCHING THE
SAVINGS BUG
Bendigo Bank School Banking
Whether it’s for the latest craze in computer games, for a new
bike or just for a rainy day, we all know it’s never too early for
our kids to start learning about budgeting and saving.
That’s why at Bendigo Bank we’ve introduced our School
Banking Program and Piggy Bank Passbook Account – perfect
for primary school aged savers.
FIRST AID
Please be aware that if there are any changes or
updates regarding your child’s first aid requirements (eg
asthma plan, anaphylaxis etc), the School Office staff
need to be informed immediately.
Thank you
ABSENT OR LATE
Please contact the office by 9.00am by phone or email
[email protected] if your child is away or
going to be late. If late you need to sign them in at the
front office.
With no account keeping fees, no transaction or government
fees and no deposit restrictions – plus a host of fun games and
rewards for young account holders – a Piggy Bank Passbook
Account makes saving easy.
Application forms are available at the Front Office.
Please see Annette if you have any further queries.
Banking day is every Wednesday
We’d be delighted to help you and
your child catch the savings bug.
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd,
Shop 11, 81 O’Connell Street, North Adelaide
Claudia or Michelle 8267 2201
NUT FREE
A reminder that St Monica’s Parish School is a nut free
school. We have many children with allergies so please
don’t bring any foods or spreads that contain nuts.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
POLICE CLEARANCE
Please check that your Catholic
Schools Police Check is current.
They remain current for 3 years.
Allow at least 4-6 weeks for your
application to be processed. Application
forms are available from the School Office. There is no
cost incurred by you, so apply for your clearance now if
you do not have one.
A current clearance is required for you to attend sporting
events, class excursions or to help out in the classroom.
92 North East Road, Walkerville SA 5081 n PO Box 109, Collinswood SA 5081
P 8344 2384
F 8344 2339
E [email protected]
www.stmonica.catholic.edu.au
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27 MARCH
ST MONICA’S CHURCH
Saturday Evenings
5.00pm – 5.30pm
GREENACRES WALKERVILLE
CATHOLIC PARISH
MASS OF THE RESURRECTION
ST MARTIN’S CHURCH
9.30am
Bring the whole family.
Bring a small jar or bottle if you wish
to take home some newly blessed
Baptismal Water.
Wear something new
or something bright.
MASS OF THE CHRISM
ST FRANCIS XAVIER
CATHEDRAL
Wakefield Street, Adelaide
MONDAY 21 MARCH
6.00pm
Archbishop Wilson will be joined
by other priests of the
Archdiocese to consecrate the
PROJECT COMPASSION
Project Compassion boxes
should be returned on
HOLY WEEK 2016
ST MONICA’S CHURCH
90 North East Road, Walkerville
Holy Oils of Baptism, Chrism
and of the Sick which will be
used in the Churches for the
coming year.
ST MARTIN’S CHURCH
Corner Muller Road & Hampstead Road, Greenacres
Good Friday.
Please return your box or
envelopes as soon as possible.
Phone: 8261 6200
Email: [email protected]
19 AND 20 MARCH
24 MARCH
25 MARCH
26 MARCH
ST MONICA’S CHURCH
Saturday 6.00pm
MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
THE EASTER VIGIL
ST MARTIN’S CHURCH
7.00pm
ST MARTIN’S SCHOOL
COMMUNITY CENTRE
10.00am
ST MARTIN’S CHURCH
8.00pm
ST MARTIN’S CHURCH
Sunday 9.30am
Bring non perishable food for
Bring supper (sandwiches, savoury,
Bring a branch of palm or olive to be blessed
St Vincent De Paul.
and to carry in the procession
We invite you to bring hot cross buns
cake, etc) and leave it in the Parish Hall
These will be brought to the altar at the
(some branches will be also be available
for a shared morning tea afterwards
before the Ceremony.
‘Preparation of the Gifts’.
(margarine, tea, coffee, milk and cordial
Bring a small jar or bottle if you wish
for the children will be provided).
to take home some newly
at the Churches).
ADORATION AT THE
ALTAR OF REPOSE
From the end of Mass of the Lord’s Supper
until 9.30pm the Altar of Repose will be
If it is wet please bring an umbrella.
CELEBRATION OF THE
LORD’S PASSION
in St Martin’s Church Hall.
Choose the most suitable time during
the evening to spend some time in prayer
before the Blessed Sacrament.
Bring any aids for prayer you may need,
such as a bible, prayer book or
rosary beads.
blessed Baptism Water.
The Easter Vigil has four parts:
1. The Ceremony of Light:
The Easter Fire, the Easter Candle and the
song ‘This is the Night of Joy’.
2. The Ceremony of Readings:
ST MONICA’S CHURCH
3.00pm
There will be a provision for individual
veneration of the Cross immediately after
the ceremony has concluded.
Bring a donation for the collection
for the Holy Places.
Project Compassion boxes are
to be returned.
The stories of Abraham and Isaac, of Moses
leading his people to freedom, of the power
of water of our baptism and of Jesus’
resurrection.
3. The Ceremony of Baptism:
The baptism water is blessed, and all renew
their commitment of Baptism.
4. The Eucharist:
We reaffirm our baptismal faith in celebrating
the Eucharist, reaffirming that Christ is risen.
Your school now has a FREE app
Recieve school information, instantly and directly to your smartphone
How to download your FREE app
,
1 From your mobile device go to the App Store (iPhone/iPad)
OR
Google Play (Android) search for School Stream and download
the app to your phone
2 Make sure you agree to push notifications
3 Once School Stream has finished installing, open the app, type
your school name into the search THEN select your school
For more detailed instructions go to schoolstream.com.au/download