Term 2 Week 9 09/06/2016
Message from the Principal…
Dear Parents,
As you would be aware this week St. Margaret Mary’s Primary School underwent our Review. On Monday, panel groups including:
Students, Parents, Staff, Leadership and Parish met with our Reviewer, Noela Hyams to discuss our journey over the past four years. As a
result of these discussions, today, the Leadership Team is working with CEM staff and Noela to begin to set the direction for the next four
years. In the coming month the school will be provided with feedback from Noela in regards to our review which will be initially shared
with the School Education Advisory board and then the wider community.
I would particularly like to thank, Jo Prior, Marg Marotti, Amanda D’Rozario, Liz Stratford, Jacintha Anders, Georgina and Michael
Dragwidge, Jess Cole, Kirsty Hermans and Ray Nashar for volunteering to represent our parent community and for their input on the day. I
would also like to acknowledge and thank our very talented young students who contributed to the Student panel. Thank you to Anthony
de Paz, Oliver Cole, Meagan Campbell, Edwina Cwikowski, Charlotte McGuinness, Noah McGee, Finn Waterford, Charlotte Stratford,
Bethany Prior and Anthony Yacoub for sharing your views about our school.
Thank you also to Marie Van der Weert (Parish Pastoral Associate) who stood in for Fr. Anthony in our Review. Marie has worked in the
parish for a number of years and both she and Aileen Martin (Parish Pastoral Associate) have worked closely with the school and have a
great point of view on our journey over the last four years.
Finally, I would particularly like to thank all the staff of St. Margaret Mary’s including Mrs. O’Dwyer who came back for our Review.
Over the last year and a half we have worked extremely hard to make sure that everything that we needed to have in place for the review
was done, especially around the VRQA. Staff have had numerous opportunities for input throughout the process and have certainly given
their all in putting together the Self Reflection Report. Thank you all for all your hard work - particularly members of the Leadership
Team. Your support throughout this process has been much appreciated.
I am excited looking forward to the future for our school. I am sure the results of the review, no matter what they are will help us set the
direction to make St. Margaret Mary’s a school that we can all be very proud of and where every child gets the education that they are
entitled to.
Working Bee
Last Saturday, we had our second ‘Working Bee’ for the year. This term’s working bee was led by the Middle teachers and students.
Thank you to all the families that braved the cold weather to come to our working bee. Although we didn’t get the outside jobs completed,
a lot of jobs that needed to be done inside were completed. Thank you to Ms. Bonney and Mrs. Sedunary on leading the working bee and
to Ms. Laurie for her overall coordination. Thank you to the Middles teachers and Ms. O’Connor for providing morning tea. Next term’s
working bee will be lead by our Senior level.
FSG BBQ at Bunnings
On the weekend the FSG ran a fundraising BBQ at Bunnings in Altona North. Lead and organised by Helen Diggerson, there was a great
turn up of parents to help with this event. Thank you to Helen for her wonderful organisation and to all the parents who were able to assist
on the day. The FSG raised $1114.00. Congratulations to the FSG on a great fundraiser!
Condolences
On behalf of the School community, I would like to express our sincerest sympathies to Frank Ivelja (father of Lousha and Stephen) and
family on the passing of his Father. Our thoughts and prayers and with you at this very sad time.
Regards,
Andrea Richards
Principal
Extra Curricular Assembly - Monday
20th June
On Monday 20th June at 2.45pm we are having an Extra
Curricular Assembly. If any children have taken part in an
activity outside of school that we could acknowledge during
this assembly could you please send a photo and blurb to be
included in the Assembly.
Please send any photos or blurbs to:
[email protected]
DATES TERM 2
Thursday 9th June - Day 2 Review
Monday 13th June-Queens Birthday Holiday
Tuesday 14th June-Pizza
Sunday 19th June- Family Movie Day 2pm
Monday 20th June - 2.45pm - Extracurricular
Assembly
Friday 24th June-Last Day Term 2 Students finish
@ 1pm & Reports go home
TERM 3
Monday 11th July– First day Term 3
Tuesday 19th July (1.00pm - 7.00pm) Parent
Teacher Interviews
Wednesday 20th July (3.30pm - 6.00pm) Parent
Teacher Interview
Monday 25th July - School Closure
Term 3 School Closure - Monday 25th July
Care through Camp Australia can be
arranged. Minimum numbers for the day 18. Please contact Kamil 0452247159
Trivia Night Donations
The FSG will be holding it's Trivia Night this year on
15th July.
The FSG are looking for as many donations as possible
to make this night a huge success.
We know we have such a talented community at St MM
and kindly ask you to please consider donating
something big or small. We will be thrilled to accept
anything from vouchers / hamper contributions.
Some ideas include: hairdresser / beauty / car servicing/
dinner vouchers, life experiences, new kids toys, crafty
items etc.
Please email Jodie Millar (Chloe Millar - Junior B) if
you wish to contribute and she will arrange pick up.
Jodie's email: [email protected]
CSEF PAYMENTS
Application for the government CSEF payments are still
open. You must be a parent concession card holder to
qualify for this payment.
Payments will occur during Term 2 so please get your
applications in ASAP.
Application forms are available at the office.
FSG Trivia Night Correction
There was a small error in the trybooking code please
note the correct code is
https://www.trybooking.com/IPOL
Apologies for any inconvenience.
TERM DATES 2016
Term 1: January 28th-March 24th
Term 2: April 11th-June 24th
Term 3: July 11th-September 16th
Term 4: October 3rd-December 16th
Learning Experiences...
Prep
Number
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To identify numbers higher and lower numbers
Statistics and Probability:
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Make true or false statement about data
Writing:
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To write two or more sentences.
Spelling:
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Identify letter patterns.
Reading:
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Identify and recognise the sounds U and V when reading.
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Look for smaller words to read unfamiliar words.
Juniors
Mathematics
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use number lines to add and subtract
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use partitions to solve addition equations
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ask questions to collect data
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use tallies and tables to record answers to questions
English
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understand the use of vocabulary about familiar and new topics
and experiment with and begin to make conscious choices of
vocabulary to suit audience and purpose
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create short informative texts that show emerging use of
appropriate text structure
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use simple and compound sentences
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recognise long vowel sounds and explore how they are
represented
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use “trying lion” and “flippy dolphin” decoding strategies when
reading
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identifying key vocabulary and ideas from information reports
Science
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represent and explain their understanding about the way living
things grow, change and have offspring similar to themselves,
and to introduce current scientific views.
Faith-Life
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practise mindfulness techniques
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explore ways to take care of God’s creation.
Middles
Mathematics
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Apply our multiplication skills to solve division
Faith-Life Inquiry
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Apply our knowledge of collecting and representing data
to make conclusions about sustaining God’s creation.
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Make posters for every classroom to inform our
community of how we can all be stewards of God’s
creation.
Writing
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Plan and develop writing ideas into varying genres.
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Reading
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Use the different reading strategies to answer
comprehension questions
Science
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Continue the process of our understanding of night and
day and the cycle of the Sun
Seniors
Students will:
English:
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Participate in and facilitate reciprocal reading
meeting and set reading targets and roles
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Write and publish their imaginative writing
Faith-Life
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Present their prayer sessions based around
stewardship in the environment
Maths:
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l complete their unit on division
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Commence work on patterns and algebra
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Practise recognising and continuing number
sequences
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Demonstrating understanding of equivalence
and the role of the equal symbol
Sport
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Winter sport is on tomorrow. Students will
participate in badminton, AFL and netball./
Good luck everyone !
This time it’s better than ever with the
addition of Brick Club!
But we need your help! For Brick Club to get
going we need some bricks. If you have any
spare or unwanted lego lying around we would
love to use it!
Where: The Library
When: Friday Lunchtime
Who: You! All Years Welcome
Thanking you, Mr. Devlin
A Peek of Last Week- Week 9
Last Week, we had the Middles Working Bee on Saturday, along with
two Mini Vinnies Representatives, Tannah and Bethany read at
mass on Sunday. Good Effort girls! What a busy weekend!
This week we had very important Reviews and also we had packing
for Poland we dressed in free cloths and we donated a gold coin. We
raised a total of $239.00- great effort
By Anthony and Megan, your School Captains
Weekly Awards (Term 2, Week 9)
Class
Student
Award
Prep
Tomas I
For his excellent reading and continually improving in sounding words
out independently.
Junior A
Lachlan
For fantastic contributions to class discussions. Great work.
Junior B
Grace H
For giving fantastic feedback during reading groups and for
using beautiful manners when speaking to others. Well
done!
Middle A
Daniel C
For endeavouring to solve difficult multiplication and division
problems. Terrific, Daniel!
Middle B
Gabriel
For trying really hard to use new spelling strategies to
spelling difficult words. Fantastic Gabriel!
Senior A
Elijah
For his wonderful improvement in his spelling- Awesome
effort :)
Senior B
Bridgette D Showing great improvement in her spelling ability. Well
Done.
FSG
MOVIE DAY
Sunday 19th June @ 2pm. Finding Dory
More information will follow.
TRIVIA NIGHT
After the success of the 2015 Trivia Night, we have decided to run another one. This year’s
Trivia Night has an 80’s theme and will be held at Emmanuel College - St. Paul’s Campus
Altona North on Friday 15th July. Further information can be found on the flyer on pages 8 and
9 of this newsletter.
Dear Parents,
Childhood and adolescence can be a difficult and challenging time for
students. Students can be faced with many significant issues including;
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bullying
phobias
anxiety
behaviour problems at home and at school
depression
stress of tests and relationships
managing anger
attention deficit & hyperactivity
social skills
eating disorders
grief and loss,
autism
To support some of our students who may experience some of these
challenges, we are offering a psych service at St. Margaret Mary’s. We
anticipate this will commence early in Term 3. ‘Onpsych’ will provide a fully
qualified psychologist to work with you child at school, to address these
challenges. This service comes at NO COST under the GP Health Plan. This
will entitle your child/family member to a maximum of 10 sessions per year
with the registered psychologist.
If you are interested in this upcoming support, please contact Andrea
Moscato directly at school or via email; [email protected].
edu.au.
I have the relevant paperwork in which you may wish to peruse. For more
information on ‘OnPsych Services’ please check out their website; http:
//www.onpsych.com.au/. Thank you.
Kindest Regards,
Andrea Moscato
Additional Learning Needs Leader
Mini Vinnies Winter Appeal
Just a reminder on Friday the 10th (Tomorrow) the Mini Vinnies will be holding a no heater day. We are
doing this to raise awareness for homeless people and how they spend their winters cold. The Mini Vinnies
will be checking so bring your jumper. The same day we will be selling hot chocolates at recess. In the
morning we are coming around to see how many people have brought money in each class. You must
bring a gold coin donation to get a hot chocolate.
We are still collecting blanket and coat donations. You don't need to buy new blankets. Donations
end on the 10th of June.
MSJ Open Mornings – 9.30am – 10.30am (Thursday)
16th June, 11th August, 8th September, 10th November 2016
MSJ Musical ~ Anything Goes
Come and see the show on Friday 17th June at 7pm, Saturday 18th June at 12.30pm or 7pm.
Caroline Chisholm College Quin Auditorium
204 Churchill Avenue, Braybrook
For more information, call 8398 2000, or visit www.tickethost.com.au
MSJ Twilight Open Evening – 3pm – 7pm (Thursday)
6th October 2016
Currently Accepting Applications for 2016, 2017 and 2018
Limited places are available for 2016. Further information can be found at our website www.msj.vic.edu.au or by
contacting the College Registrar at [email protected] or Ph: 8398 2007.
Junior’s Studyladder Lunchtime Club
When - Monday @ 1.30-2.00
Where - Library
Please bring your Studyladder password.. If you
need to get this please contact Mrs Kennedy!
Thank You FSG & Parents!
On Sunday the 5th our school parents organised and ran the Bunning sausage
sizzle and we would all like to say thank you so much.
The FSG plays a big part in our school and it's one of many fundraiser that they
do. Two upcoming fundraisers are ‘The Trivia Night and the The Movie Night’.
THANKYOU!
Working Bee - Saturday 4th June
On Saturday the 4th of June, the Middles hosted a Working Bee
at school. Unfortunately we couldn’t do the outside jobs
because it was raining but luckily we found lots of inside jobs to
do instead. Around 10 of the students cleaned the cupboards
and the reading room for the Junior’s Walker Learning area.
The parents, teachers and kids did a very good job of cleaning
and fixing the school.
We thank Miss Bonney and Mrs Sedunary for organising the
Working Bee and the parents and kids for helping.
By Charlotte McGuinness
DOUBLE C JEANERY UNIFORM
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Saturdays-9.00am–5.30pm
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