Trinity Catholic School
Vision Statement
Trinity Catholic School is a welcoming Jesuit school
that fosters diversity and promotes innovative, high
quality learning. We ensure that every student strives
for excellence and engages in our global society.
Newsletter No. 12 5 May 2016
REFLECTION
A Precious Mother
Mum,
MORNING DANCE
FIT SESSION
to start on grass area
next Wednesday
8.00am to 8.30am
(If raining – in MPR)
You've given me so much,
Love from your heart and the warmth of your touch.
The gift of life; you're a friend to me.
We have a very special bond which only comes from God...
I'm sure you agree.
What a great way to
start the day.
As a child I would say Mummy,
I Love You,
Now you're my Mother so dear
I love you even more with each and every new year.
If I could have chosen, I would have picked no other
All parents and
children are
welcome to join us.
Do come.
Than for you ... to be my lifelong friend and Precious Mother.
FOR TERM 1
OUR IGNATIAN
VALUE IS
RESPECT
OUR IGNATIAN
AWARD FOR
LAST WEEK
WAS PRESENTED TO
ABIGAIL
(PREP/1 JB)
57 Davison Street, Richmond, 3121
Ph: (03)9428 7180
email: [email protected]
www.tcsrichmondnth.catholic.edu.au
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
during school time or on a weekend. We are
happy to fit in with your availability.
Dear Families,
Our reflection this week is dedicated to our
mothers. All mums play a vital part in our lives –
be they mothers or grandmothers. They are the
ones we seek out when we need a shoulder to cry
on or to share our good or not so good times.
This Sunday is Mother’s Day. So let us make it a
very special day for this very significant person in
our life – OUR MUM!
The photos show how excited the students were
to take part in the Bunnings excursion. We thank
Bunnings Hawthorn for this donation and
support.
The money raised last year, through the MINI
FETE will go towards soil and seedlings/plants for
our garden.
To all our mums, our grandmothers, the special
women in our lives, we hope you have a
wonderful day with your family and that you are
treated to some wonderful surprises.
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!
Thanks to all those who attended our
celebrations this morning. It was lovely to be
able to enjoy your company in honour of our
mums.
We welcome to our school staff Rachel McLeary
who will be teaching Health and PE at Trinity.
She replaces Eva Bukin who resigned from the
position last term. In next week’s newsletter we
will provide a photo and information about
Rachel. We look forward to her joining our
school.
On Wednesday we had a marvellous time at the
Prep, Year 1 and Year 2 Afternoon Tea. We hope
you enjoyed the time together.
On Friday, I took representatives from our
school’s sustainability group to Bunnings
Hawthorn to collect our $500 voucher which will
go towards the setup of our garden. Amelia from
Bunnings also advised us on the type of raised
garden beds that will suit our area.
We will need to organise a Working Bee to
assemble the planters. If you are able to assist
could you please complete the form attached to
this newsletter. The Working Bee can take place
th
Friday the 29 , 2016, is when Tyra, Jayd and I went to
Bunnings in Hawthorn with Miss Marchese. We went there
to get our $500 voucher and also to check out the plants we
can get for our garden patch. I felt so excited and was
thinking really hard about what we should get for our garden
patch. I actually want the plants that are good for our space
at our school and what’s best for our plants. We took
pictures together and smelled the plants. It was most fun
and amazing!
LISA (4/5TR)
Have a great week.
Yours sincerely
Licia Marchese
Principal
EDUCATION IN FAITH
Dear Parents,
TRINITY STAFF ANNUAL VINNIES SLEEPOUT
On Thursday 23rd June 2016 the Vinnies CEO Sleepout
will be held in Victoria. This event highlights the plight
of those experiencing homelessness and asks CEOs and
community leaders to rise to the challenge and
experience homelessness for a single night. By doing
this, those participating will help raise awareness of
homelessness in Australia. All money raised will
directly
assist
Vinnie’s’
homeless
services.
Last year 3 of our Staff members representing Trinity
Catholic School participated. This year myself and my
fellow colleagues Jemima Burkinshaw, Olivia Smith,
and Sarah Trapani will be taking part in the Vinnies CEO
Sleepout 2016. The Vinnie’s community sleep out is
chance for us to really appreciate the cause we are
raising money for. This brings us to the most important
part fundraising. We will be asking for your support by
sponsoring us by making a donation for this wonderful
cause. More information will be sent home next week
on sponsoring those teachers involved.
SOCIAL JUSTICE AT TRINITY
MINI VINNIES 2016
Congratulations to the following students who
were commissioned as the 2016 Trinity
Catholic School Mini Vinnies Core Team: Safar,
Claudia, Luca, Adam, Jasmin and Anabella. We
also acknowledged the work of our outgoing Mini
Vinnies Core team. Well done!
DONATIONS: PLEASE REMEMBER TO KEEP SENDING
ALONG THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR THE ST VINCENT
DE PAUL SOCIETY……..
Years Prep - 2 donations of new socks for all ages.
Years 3/4
donations of beanies and scarves for
all ages
Year 4/5 & 5/6 donations of pre loved coats and
jackets for all ages.
Thanks everyone and please keep them coming!
WEBSITE OF INTEREST
www.catholicmothersonline.com
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
Happy Mother’s Day to all the special women in our
lives!
Have a great week!
Maria Neill
Education in Faith Leader
SCHOOL COMMUNITY
CONGRATULATIONS!
Hi, my name is Anna Plackett.
I’m the new 1/2 teacher taking
over from Rachael Mandarano
who is on Parental Leave.
I moved to Melbourne at the
start of this year from the
North of England. When I left
home in December it was
snowing - It’s safe to say the
New Year heat in Melbourne
was a bit of a culture shock!
In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, shopping and
watching live bands, all of which are in abundance in
Melbourne.
I have thoroughly enjoyed my time so far and would like
to thank everyone at Trinity for making me feel so
welcome!
PLEASE REMEMBER
SEL (Social Emotional Learning) AWARDS
PRESENTED TO OUR “STUDENTS OF THE WEEK”
Congratulations to our SEL Award recipients:
P/1 JB Ava for increased confidence in class.
P/1 ST David for trying his best to learn class rules.
1/2AP Aquila for giving his all in Education in Faith
lessons and singing beautifully about God’s
creations.
1/2MG Matilda for her beautiful Creation picture.
3/4AT Nghia for showing responsibility in his
learning.
3/4MN Philip for being a good friend to others.
4/5TR
5/6FA Karen for having good manners in class
5/6MG Alicia for great co-operation in class.
Hemal for always willing to help others.
Music Amy (1/2AP) for wonderful work with
matching sounds.
Olivia (5/6FA) for excellent ability to
differentiate sound textures.
Drama Georgina (4/5TR) for her excellent
contributions to her group during script
writing.
Jasmine (3/4MN) for an excellent start to
developing in her script writing.
FROM THE P&F
MIDDLE AND SENIOR GRADE
FAMILY DISCO AND PHOTO
BOOTH
Thursday, 26 May 2016
6.30pm -7.30pm
(Parents will need to supervise their own
children)
EXTEND AFTER SCHOOL CARE
Hi everyone,
This week we have enjoyed creating tiny
creatures out of modelling clay, working on our
drawing competition entries, eating two-minute
noodles and cooking vegetarian dumplings. Yum!
Best wishes,
Caitlin
What’s on next week:
Mon 9 May
- Embroidering Hessian Pillows
Tues 10 May - Kids Yoga
Weds 11 May - Home Learning Club & Vegetarian
Pizza
Thurs 12 May - Basketball
Fri 13 May
- Cooking Mini Dutch Pancakes
Watch this space throughout the term for regular
updates from our Extend team!
PARENT PORTAL: extend.com.au
Remember to support our fundraising……
Entertainment
books including a
huge number of
discount vouchers will be available to
purchase from the office from next week at
a cost of $65 (20% goes to the school).
Mention Trinity Catholic
School when you pay your bill
at Café Krifi and receive 5%
off your bill (5% goes to the school).
CHECK OUT THESE DATES …
AMENDED OR NEW DATES APPEAR WITH **
MAY
Tues 10 – Thurs 12 ....... NAPLAN (Years 3 and 5)
Thurs 12
................. Mini Vinnies Core Team guest
speaker
Mon 16
................. School Reviewer collects Report
Tues 17-Sat 21 .............. **Miss Marchese at Principal’s
Conference
Thurs 26 May 6.30-7.30 Family Disco & Photo Booth
Mon 6
Mon 13
JUNE
................. **Review commences
................. **QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HOLIDAY