ST PATRICK’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL LOCHINVAR
5272
School web site: http://lochinvarsp.catholic.edu.au
Admin email: [email protected]
SRC Blog Address: http://splsn.blogspot.com
Gregory Road, Lochinvar NSW 2321
Telephone: (02) 49307270 or 4930 7176
(answering service available)
Parish Mass Time 9.30 a.m. Sunday
Term 1, Week 10
Dear Parents, Caregivers and F5riends,
CROSS COUNTRY
Tomorrow, Friday 31st March, our annual Cross Country Carnival, for Years 2 – 6 will be
held at Ted Coffey Oval (across the road from the school), WEATHER PERMITTING. The
carnival will begin at 11.30am. The order of events is as follows:
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12/13 years boys and girls
8/9 years boys and girls
10 years boys and girls
11 years boys and girls
Kinder and Year 1 will have their own mini event in the school grounds at 10.30am.
Parents are very welcome to join us for the carnival.
PREPARATIONS FOR HOLY WEEK
You are most welcome to attend the scheduled liturgies next week to commemorate
Holy Week. Each morning a nominated grade will focus on a significant event in the
Easter story, concluding with Good Friday. Liturgies are scheduled for 9.15am in the hall.
Students will not gather for morning assembly and instead go straight to class when the
bell rings.
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Monday- PALM SUNDAY (KINDERGARTEN)
Tuesday- WASHING OF THE FEET/LAST SUPPER (STAGE 1)
Wednesday- LAST SUPPER/PRAYING IN THE GARDEN (STAGE 3)
Thursday- GOOD FRIDAY (STAGE 2)As Easter falls in the middle of the school
holidays, we will celebrate the glorious RESURRECTION OF CHRIST on Monday 24th
April with a ceremony under the COLA at 8.50am (1st day back next term).
ATTITUDE REPORTS: Home to Parents on Wednesday 5th April
EASTER HAT PARADE will be held for students in K-2 on the afternoon of Monday 24th April
under the COLA at 2.15pm. This will give the children a holiday project
and better fit the religious calendar, coinciding with the excitement of
the resurrection of Jesus.
ANZAC SERVICE
All students of St Patrick’s are invited to attend the local Anzac Day
Service to be held at the Lochinvar Community Hall, adjacent to the
Memorial Gates, Lochinvar on Tuesday 25th April. The community
event starts at 11.15am. All students from St Patrick’s are welcome to
attend to show respect for the fallen and gain a better
understanding of what this special day means.
Full winter uniform is to be worn.
Our school Leaders will be involved by laying a wreath and reading
short reflections on what the ANZAC Spirit means to them.
We will also commemorate Anzac Day at school on Wednesday 26th April at 9.15 in the
school hall. You are most welcome to attend.
MOBILE PHONES
The widespread ownership of mobile phones (and
similar devices such as tablets and iPods) among
students, requires that the school and parents
take steps to ensure that such mobile devices are
used responsibly to ensure student safety and to
avoid any disruption to our learning environment.
As a general rule mobile phones are not to be brought to school by students. In special
circumstances (with Principal’s permission) a student may have a mobile phone for use
after school under the following conditions;
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It needs to be kept safe in the office during the school day
It is not to be accessed by students for personal use
Risk of damage or loss is realised by the parents
The procedure is as follows:
Students will deliver the phone to the office for safe keeping and take responsibility for
collecting it again in the afternoon.
NB- Ipods and other devices are not to be brought to school unless specific permission is
provided by the class teacher for educational purposes.
CONGRATULATIONS
Over the past few weeks, St Patrick’s have
had a number of students proudly compete in representative sporting trials. It is always
pleasing to see students doing their very best and being fine advocates for their school.
The following students have successfully progressed to the next level and will compete in
the Polding Competition for the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.
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Abrahm Russell- AFL
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Jackson Grant- Rugby League
Flynn Mitchell- Rugby League
Claire Adams- Football (Soccer)
I take this opportunity also to recognise the achievements of Olivia Halliday from Year 6
who has been selected to ride for the Australian Junior Rodeo team in America in June at
the International Youth Rodeo Association. She will compete in Gonzales, Texas USA.
Without doubt, competing at this level at such a young age is a major achievement for
Olivia. I look forward to hearing updates of Olivia's progress.
NAPLAN
Please be advised that the National Assessment Program- Literacy and Numeracy
(NAPLAN) will be conducted by students at St Patrick’s in Years 3 and 5 in May 2017.
The dates are as follows;
Tuesday
9th May
Wednesday
10th May
Thursday
11th May
Friday
12th May
Language
Conventions
(Spelling,
Punctuation and
Grammar)
Reading
Numeracy
Allocated catch up
day for students in
Years 3 and 5 who
have missed a test
during the week due
to absence.
Writing
A reminder that Parent Consent Forms for Special Provisions/ Disability Adjustments must
be returned to the class teacher without delay. Please contact your child’s class teacher
or Mrs O’Heir (Learning Support) if you have any concerns.
PROGRESS, PROGRESS, PROGRESS… The framework is on the rise!
WINTER UNIFORM
Reminder: The changeover to winter uniform takes place at the
beginning of Term 2.
As is often the case, we can be blessed with unseasonably warm
weather. If this occurs, you have a period of transition with all
children to be in full Winter Uniform at the beginning of Week 4 (15th May). Uniforms can
be purchased from Ken Lane Menswear in Maitland Mall.
VOLUNTEER INDUCTION TRAINING
Another session for volunteers will be held in the school library on Tuesday 2nd May at
8.30am.
This is a mandatory requirement for any parent/caregiver who wishes to assist in the
school in a voluntary capacity. Please contact the school office to register your interest.
I take this opportunity to wish you all a restful, safe and Holy Easter. This
has been a particularly busy term with many wonderful opportunities for
our school community to come together to celebrate learning.
May you experience the wonder of the season and the risen Lord fill your heart with
compassion, hope and love.
“At the heart of everything is Jesus Christ”
Regards,
Jacqui Wilkinson
Principal
SCHOOL RESUMES
TERM 2: MONDAY 24TH APRIL (CLASSES AS NORMAL)
PUBLIC HOLIDAY: TUESDAY 25TH APRIL (ANZAC DAY)
Library News
P&F News
Introducing the P&F Committee!
President
Michelle Turner (Middle)
Vice President
Kim Pankiw (Right)
Secretary
Shara Taylor (Left)
Treasurer
Janine Bullen
Canteen Manager
Julie Lawrence
Please feel free to approach us at any time with any
questions and ideas you may have for the school.
Thank You
To all the families who have donated to the Easter Raffle so far. Your generosity is fantastic and
we really appreciate it (and so will the kids). We are also very grateful for the number of raffle
tickets that have already been returned to school. Keep sending them in.
Canteen
We will be introducing a few “Winter menu” items for terms 2 and 3. If you have
any suggestions on what sort of food items we could include, please contact
Michele (president) or Julie (canteen manager).
Just a reminder about lunch orders. Slushies and all Ice Blocks are NOT to be
ordered on lunch bags. They can be purchased from the canteen at lunchtime.
Also, Hot Food is ONLY to be ordered for Lunch 2/Big Lunch.
Once again, if you are able to volunteer some of your time to help in the canteen,
it would be greatly appreciated.
Important Dates
Easter Raffle
Will be drawn on Friday 7th of April.
Any donations are appreciated and can be handed in at the office.
Last day for Easter donations Tuesday 4th April
Last day for Raffle tickets Thursday 6th April
Mothers Day Stall
Thursday 11th May
Entertainment Books
A note to advise of the “Early Bird” offer will be sent home with
students soon.
(sale date to be advised)
Reminders
 Next P&F Meeting:
Wednesday 10th May at 7pm in the School Hall,
All Welcome to come and join us for a chat and a cuppa
 Second Hand Uniform Shop:
Monday 3rd April , 8:30 till 9:00am
UNIFORMS
Winter Uniform
Winter uniforms are now available at Ken Lane Menswear in High Street Maitland. The
school holiday period is an ideal time to purchase your winter uniforms. Avoid disappointment by
getting in early before it gets cold. Ken Lane Menswear has good stock of St Patrick’s winter uniform items.
Flexible lay-by terms are a great way to manage the cost. Get in early and don’t miss out!
Ken Lane Menswear
397 High Street
Maitland NSW 2320
P:02 49332211 F:02 49341741
E: [email protected]
W: www.kenlane.com.au
St Patrick’s welcomes support from volunteer parents,
grandparents and community members. In order for
you to volunteer to help in the canteen, or work with
small groups of students to support reading, lead a
maths group, attend an excursion, or assist in other
ways, you are required to have a Working with
Children Check Number.
Please follow this link to obtain your number, then contact the school office to register your
willingness to help.
https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/working-with-children/working-with-childrencheck
CANTEEN ROSTER
CANTEEN ROSTER – T1 Week 7
Wednesday
Thursday
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26 April
27th April
Monday
24th April
Tuesday
25TH April
Julie Lawrence
HELP NEEDED
NO SCHOOL
Monday
1st May
Brooke Heterick
Bonnie Lau
Mai Wel
CANTEEN
CLOSED
CANTEEN ROSTER – T1 Week 8
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
2nd May
3rd May
4th May
Karen Gane
CANTEEN
CANTEEN
Nicole Crampton
CLOSED
CLOSED
Friday
28th April
Michelle Turner
Lisa Stores
Janine Bullen
Friday
5th May
Fiona Rowan
Fiona Goddard
Kristy Mason
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