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Monday – 08/08/2016 August 8th 2016 Issue 24 Tuesday – 09/08/2016 Wednesday – 10/08/2016 HCSN Meeting – St Colmans
Thursday – 11/08/2016 Friday – 12/08/2016 Hooptime 5/6 rookies
No canteen today “Persevere in charity and bear down on the essentials ‐ never grow weary of doing what is right.” (2Thessalonians 3:13 ); Hello to all,
A big weekend just gone with our Eucharist celebrations on.
Congratulations to those children who made the First
Communion and many thanks to the students, parents, staff &
Fr Matt who made the celebrations such a great success.
The Olympics have also begun and for those who love this event
there is lots of sport on for the next few weeks.
We were privileged to have former student & current Para
Olympian, Josh Hose OAM, here last week to talk to us all. He
certainly is an inspiration and we thank him for his time
speaking about his experiences & journey towards Rio. We wish
him well in his quest to win back to back gold medals in Rio.
This week we welcome back Mrs. Sadler from her long service
leave for her last week before starting her big, new adventure
with the Catholic Education Office. It will be a sad week.
We also have meals on wheels for 3/4HK on Thursday and 3/4M
on Friday, as well as 5/6 Rookies Hooptime, mass for all 2B &
5/6M.
Don’t forget next Monday the 15th August is a pupil free
day, so no school for children.
Enjoy the week: Mick
Paralympian Josh Hose
1 | P a g e Hoop Time Grade 3/4 Rookies
2016 Calendar Dates Known Dates Pupil Free Day: Staff RE
3/10
Term 4 commences
15/8
Assumption mass for staff
14/10
Foundation Presentation Ball
16/8
St Pat’s Olympics Day
16-20/10
Grade 6 Camp to Canberra
19/8
Hooptime 3/4 All stars
22/8
Book week
21/10
Mission Week whole school mass
22/8
Final of Spelling Championships
23/10
School Fete
23/8
School Advisory Council
25/10
School Advisory Council
26/8
Hooptime 5/6 Allstars
26/10
Fete Debrief
26/8
School Disco
October
Foundation Swimming
30/8
Grade 6 transition day
No School
30 & 31/8
School Review
31/10 &
1/11
3 & 4/11
1/9
5/6 full rehearsal
6/11
Grade 1/2 Parish Mass
1/9
Visiting author: Mark McBride
10/11
Kinder Orientation ½ day
2/9
Father’s Day breakfast & stall
14/11
Gr. 3-6 Bike Ed Program – 2 weeks
2/9
Whole school Rehearsal
4/9
Full dress rehearsal
November
14/11
Swimming grade 1 & 2
Parent’s Association AGM
5/9
Full dress rehearsal
22/11
School Advisory Council AGM
6/9
Parent’s Association Meeting
23/11
Pupil Free Day: staff inservice
7/9
Production: DangerKids Matinee
25/11
8/9
Production: Dangerkids Matinee
29/11
School Advisory Council/Staff
dinner
Move up day
9/9
Production: Dangerkids Matinee &
2/12
Grade 3/4 excursion to Werribee
Zoo
15/8
Evening show
Grade 3 camp to Warrnambool
13/9
Peace Run Runners here at school
9/12
Grade 5 Retreat
14/9
Grade 5 excursion to Werribee
12/12
Grade 5 Retreat
Grade 6 excursion to Melbourne
16/9
Grade 6 Fun Day
12/12
Grade 6 Bike Ride
16/9
End of term 3
14/12
Grade 6 Graduation
15/12
End of Year mass. 1.00pm
15/12
Last Day for Students
15/12
Parish/School Carols & Picnic
16 - 19/12
Testing
20/12
Last day for staff
2 | P a g e Leadership & Stewardship
2017 Enrolments
Kinder visits have concluded and enrolment packages have gone home to prospective
kinder families for 2017. These enrolment forms are due back at school by the end
of August. Can I ask that school based families who have a child for Foundation next
year please get onto this sooner rather than later and get these forms returned. It
certainly helps us out in the office as this is a busy time beginning to plan for 2017.
FYI: We have 15 enrolments in so far 
Kate Sadler’s Last Day
A happy & sad week for us all at St Patrick’s. On the one hand can I happily welcome back Mrs Kate Sadler
from leave with her family and on the other hand it is sad to say goodbye to Kate as she has her last day at
St Patrick’s on Thursday before moving on to her new adventure with the Catholic Education Office.
Kate has been at St Patrick’s for 14 years and I have had the privilege of both working along side Kate
both as a teacher, where we taught 5/6 together, up till now where she has been a major part of the
leadership team. Her dedication, her extremely high work ethic and absolute commitment to our school has
been outstanding and I know she will take these qualities into her new role and give outstanding service to
all the schools she will have under her care. Our loss is their gain.
Can I take this opportunity on behalf of the St Patrick’s School community to wish Kate all the best in her
new role. There is no doubt she will be missed by all at St Pats, however we are lucky to still have her
around as a parent and I know she will be involved with us through her new role as a special education
consultant when she visits our school.
We are having a farewell morning tea for Kate on Thursday at 11.00 and I extend an invitation to
anyone in our school community who would like to come along and join with the staff in wishing Kate
well. I look forward in seeing you there.
Leaving School Early
Just a reminder to parents that as a school we cannot let children leave the school grounds by themselves
before the end of the school day which is 3.15. The reality is that we have a duty of care during the school
day hours and need to ensure that all children are looked after and safe.
If parents would like to remove their child/ren early, all you have to do is come into the school and sign
them out. A note indicating they can leave early is not good enough as they need to leave the school
accompanied by an adult. Thank you for your support in this matter.
No School next Monday
Again just a reminder that there is no school for children next Monday 15th of August as the staff has
their religious education professional development for the year with Rose-Marie Prosser on scripture.
This Monday was the only day we could get Rose Marie that is why the MRC pupil free days and the St Pats
pupil free days are so close yet on different dates.
No Canteen this Friday
There is no canteen this Friday as MRC have the day off.
Teaching & Learning
2016 ICAS (International Competitions and Assessments for Schools)
The final University of New South Wales tests conclude with Mathematics on Tuesday
August 16th. Best of luck to all those students involved.
Congratulations to the following students who achieved a great result in the Science assessment:
William Kealley: Merit, Tom Noy: Credit, Hayley Miller: Credit, Sophie Noy: Credit, Jessica Miller: Credit &
Will Hinkley: Credit.
3 | P a g e Grade 5/6 Spelling Championships
The fourth round of our annual spelling competition got underway today with a test on the fourth lot of 35
words. All the children in the 5/6 area will undergo 4 tests with those scoring 34 or 35/35 qualifying for
the grand final on the 22nd August. There is also a team aspect to this competition with all points scored
by students going towards house points and a chance for their house to win the House Spelling Shield.
A special congratulations to Johanna Deane, Emily Fryers, Lauren Ryan, Eliza
Fleming, Ella Sadler, Poppy Jenkins, Emily Darcy, Madidi McKenzie, Rory
Mason, Wil Absalom, Eloise Chivell, Georgia Buckle, Skye Baron, Ellie Rickard, Layla Delaney, Jessica
Bouchier, Jasmine Ryan, Sarah Lane, Tayla Kavenagh & Katherine Ryan who achieved 35/35 this week.
St Pat’s Olympics Day
Next Tuesday, 16th of August we will be involving the children in a St Patrick’s Olympics
day. The day will involve breaking the children up into mixed year groupings, assigning them
a country and involving them in activities for the day. More info will come home this week
so your child will know what countries colours to dress up in.
Production Update
The Opening Performance of Dangers Kids is approaching rapidly - in less than 4 weeks we will be
rehearsing in the Theatre. Last Monday we had our first full run through with acting and dancing which was
very successful in terms of understanding how the production all comes together. The Grade 5/6s, with the
support of the staff and you at home, have terrific knowledge of their lines - we are now focussing on
improving delivery and singing. Alice Corneby, Georgia Copeland, Marti McKenzie and Paula McKenzie are
adding polish to the dances whilst Sarah Pollard is doing wonders with costumes. It really is a team effort
and the excitement is building! DDDDDDDDD Danger Kids!
Mr. S. Director
Staff PD/Meetings this week
Staff Meeting: all staff
Online Module: Annie
Reading Recovery: Mick S
HCSN at St Colmans: Mick & Liz
PLC visit to St Pius in Warrnambool: Mick, Annie, Leah, Paula M, Janet, Kate, Mel & Georgia
Leading to Learn: Leah
Pat Online testing: Georgia & Janet
Catholic School Culture
Mass
This Friday the children in 2B & 5/6M will be attending mass with Fr Matthew at 9.30.
Parents are most welcome to attend.
Eucharist Celebrations
Our Eucharist celebrations were a great success last weekend with the children looking
great and enjoying the experience of making their first Holy Communion.
Many thanks to Fr Matt, all the staff and parents for making the day such a successful one.
Children who made their Eucharist were:
Thomas Noy, Kate Smith, Lenny Tregea-Copeland, Keira Goonan, Xavier Goonan, Jessica Walsh, Julia Walsh,
Connor Gaut, Ava Broderick, Paddy Conheady, Tom Baker, Luke Kavenagh, Hayley
Miller, Solly Mahony, Brock Stephens, Elli Collins, Hayley Collins, Thomas Swayn, Alex
Tobias, Lachlan Coutts, D’Arcy Egberts, Gus Walsh, Sienna Chivell, Hannah James,
Paige Brisbane, Sophie Conheady, Eliza Kerr, Tom Vogels, Wilba Cheeseman, Joseph
Gleeson, Logan Horan, Sarah Buckle, Chloe Mutton, Isabelle Huggins, Eddie Baker,
Myles Sinnott, Bohdie Gill, Jonty Lafferty, Bella West, Alison Vallejo, Hugh Mason.
4 | P a g e Regular Weekly Church Times:
Camperdown: 7.30pm Saturday & 11am Sunday
Cobden: 6pm Saturday
st
rd
Lismore: 9am Sunday (1 , 3 )
Derrinallum:
9am Sunday (2nd, 4th & 5th)
Fr. Matthew Thomas ~ 55931284
Church Roster for this coming weekend
13th and 14th Aug
20th Sun in O/T
6pm
Cobden
7.30pm
Camperdown
9am Derrinallum
Reader
P/Faithful Reader
Offertory
E/Minister
G Kelson
G Gleeson Gleeson Family
J Seuren
N Bone
S Stephens
C Moran
S McLeod
S McLeod
J Blair J Hammond E Downes H Seuren, J Riches
N Bone
A Coutts
M Saunders
11am
Camperdown
Counting Team: B Hewitt
Church Cleaning: M Sinnott
Marion Statue One: Grade 1 F
Marion Statue Two: Grade 1 B
M Saunders
Pollard Family
M Russell G Lucas
H Hickey
Sunnyside Pick Up: Sue Robertson
Flowers / Altar Cobden: M Walsh H Watts
Camperdown: G Lucas S Swayn
Derrinallum: S McLeod
School Community
Parent’s Association news
 Our next meeting is Tuesday 6th September at the school at 7.30
 The next fundraiser is the annual Father’s Day stall which is set for
Friday, 2nd of September. This is a grade 3 fundraiser, so if someone
could please put their hand up to coordinate this event, that would be
wonderful.
AFL Tickets
I have some tickets to an upcoming AFL game. As usual first
in gets the prize.
6 tickets for the Richmond V St Kilda game on Saturday 20th August,
2.10pm at the MCG
Paige Brisbane
Paige Brisbane has placed 1st in the Eureka Gymnastics Competition in Ballarat Recently. Well done Paige
this is a great achievement.
Hooptime
Last Friday 3/4 Rookies competed at Terang for hooptime, we sent 3 teams who all had a great day and
enjoyed themselves. We ended up with 8 wins and 1 draw.
From the Business Manager
A reminder for families not on a regular payment plan that the due day for finalizing the school fee
account is Friday, 28th October
If you perceive difficulty in meeting this commitment, please contact
Mrs Debbie Cheslett, Business Manager on 55931962
The preferred payment option for fees is by direct debit.
The school processes these payments on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly time-line.
Families are able to continue deductions to pre-pay for the following school year.
5 | P a g e Fete Updates
Costume working bee
Sarah is holding a working bee this Friday 12th at 9.00am. No sewing experience necessary!
BYO sewing machine if you have one, thank you
We are now collecting unwanted potted plants as well as pots and cuttings for our plant stall at the fete, all
donations are appreciated.
Reminder if you are cleaning out any second hand items, I can take these to store any time from now on.
Roster – Mel Fox is co-ordinating the family roster this year, it is the expectation that every family will
help out on the day but if you know you will not be available to help, please phone/text Mel on 0408 933662
If you aren’t available to help on the day, there may be something you could do before the event, please
contact Tash on 0419 541314 to find out how!
Parenting Ideas Web Site
We are members of this organization which has great articles for
parents to read. Just log onto the following address:
h ttp: //w w w.p ar ent ingid ea ssc hoo ls .c om.au /
A range of new articles for August
 5 ways to know you are overparenting
 Helping kids deal with rejection
 Helping kids build their own firewall against online
nasties
 Which school? Choosing the right fit for your child
Well-Being
Happy Birthday to Paige Brisbane, Angus Molan, Sophie Conheady, Thomas Baker, Terran
Buckle, Annabelle Lenehan, Isobel Sinnott and Logan Howard who celebrate their
birthday this week.
6 | P a g e Students of the Week 24
Date: 05/08/16
Prep D - E Darcy
Connor Sargeant - for working hard to improve size and spacing when handwriting.
Isabella Wain - for great improvement in reading and sight word recognition.
Prep C - J Cain
Harry Atkins - for writing interesting stories.
Aidan Vallejo - producing correctly formed letter when writing.
Joel Hinkley- for using impressive strategies to be a word solver.
1P - C Powling
Clancey Wagner, Sam Fryers and Fred Dean- for learning all their doubles facts to
10. Well Done!!!
1BD - Bone/Darcy
Tom’s awards:
Harrison Glennen - for his caring nature towards his peers
Dustin Lane - for fantastic blending when reading
2B - F Bateman
Amarli Lawlor -her wonderful help in the classroom and fantastic Writing work
tasks.
Ben Whytcross- showing great initiative in the classroom and being a role model
for others.
34H - A Henry
Isobel Marwood - for always having a smile on her face and being an enthusiastic
learner!
Lacie Haigh: for showing organisation with her homework. Keep up the great work!
Pen License: Bella West and Sarah Buckle
3/4HK Hickey/Kenna
Charlie Hassett and Joseph Gleeson - for their wonderful letter writing
Pen License: Myles Sinnott, Claire Kennedy, Joseph Gleeson
3/4Mc - P
McKenzie
Flynn Penry- The enthusiastic way he approaches all his learning. He has slipped
back into our classroom routine beautifully and is thriving in all areas.
Pen License: Gus Walsh
34M - S Moloney
Paige Brisbane - being thoughtful and considerate towards others
Holly Rickard - creating more complex sentences that reflect her brilliant spelling
abilities
Brodie Pender - his increased efforts in spelling
Pen License: Sophie Conheady, Chelsea Duynhoven
34CH Copeland/Hickey
Georgia Somerville - for impressive pre-test results for division ~ Georgia can
answer questions quickly and accurately.
Pen License: Hayley Collins and Tarkyn Love
56L - K Lee
Max Carbury - for having a positive attitude towards his work
Madidi McKenzie - for `taking on challenges in the classroom
56M - E Moxey
Phoebe Harrison - for a fantastic alliteration poem and being a great friend in our
classroom.
Riley Henry - for always approaching tasks with a positive attitude and a great work
ethic.
56S - L Sinnott
Milly Illingworth - for approaching all tasks with enthusiasm and with a good work
ethic
Danielle Schmidt - for her valued contributions during small group activities.
56C - R Casey
Riley Bernoth and Jasmine Ryan - for being great role models of respect, hard
work and friendliness.
Principal
Piper Stephens - for working well in class.
7 | P a g e Year 3/4 Numeracy News Welcome to Term 3, where the Year 3s and Year 4s are knuckling down to learn their basic times tables in the “old school” manner. We are presenting students with different types of “hands on” multiplication scenarios in their teacher groups at school and also placing great importance on memorising crucial times tables. By the end of this 4 week unit, we are aiming for all Year 3s to know their 10, 2, & 5 times tables automatically: ~ 10s are about place value ( “6 tens are 60!” ) ~2s are about knowing your doubles facts (“7 twos are 14….it’s the same as 7+7!”) ~5s might be a bit trickier, needing more memory power. We are aiming for all Year 4s to know the above ^ and also their 3 times tables by the end of the 4 week unit, with other times tables expected by the end of the year. For your information, we first deliver the times table as “1 three is 3….2 threes are 6….3 threes are 9 …4 threes are 12” as opposed to “3 x 1…3 x 2…3 x 3…3 x 4…”. The language we use initially reinforces the idea of multiplication as being equal groups. Once students have a basic level of facts under their belts, it is easy to teach the ‘turnaround’ nature and say the problem both ways. Our savvy ICT Coordinator Leah Sinnott found an engaging app for us to use in class that will help to cement the basic times tables and thought it may be of interest to you at home for any one of the times tables that your child wants to practice. Search for “Maths Rockx” in the App store: The app that sets it all up is free to download and then you go into the app to purchase times table songs individually – they are $1.49 each. No pressure to buy any at all but some students might like to buy one song that will help them along if a particular times table is bothersome to recall! Thanks! 8 | P a g e