58 Clegg Road, Mount Evelyn.

Ph: 9736 2219 Fax: 9736 1443

Email: principal@smmountevelyn.catholic.edu.au

No. 34, 2nd November, 2016

Dear Parents,

We hope that you have been able to enjoy the extended break from the school routine and have been able to take advantage of the extra-long weekend.

Our school was beautifully represented by our Student Action Team and Mini Vinnie’s Group at last week’s Mission Mass which was held at St Patrick’s Cathedral. Thank you to the students for both the time that you give to Social Justice, but also being such great St Mary’s people! A report of this event and more photos is located in the RE News in this newsletter.

Our school sessions for Prep Orientation for 2017 begin this week. We wish all our upcoming Preppies a very happy and fruitful time!

Also coming up on Friday, is the Maths Open Hour from 9 to 10am and the Year 6 are running their appreciation day for the whole school, Fun Off Friday! We are looking forward to seeing lots of parents and grandparents joining us in the classrooms for Maths. We are sure the children will also enjoy the activities the Year 6 students have planned for them at Fun Off Friday. Just a reminder, that the maximum amount of money any child should bring is $5.

Congratulations to our Students of the Week last week:

Prep B: Rocco C Prep R: Hamish H 1/2F: Jordan V 1/2H: Bridget B 1/2P: Cody H 1/2R: Taj R 3/4C: Violet F 3/4N: Lachlan C 3/4F: Lachlan P 3/4R: Phoebe H 5/6L: Lilli F 5/6F: 5/6B: Matisse F 5/6S: Lottie R

With my prayers and best wishes for the coming week,

Mrs Lynne O’Meara Principal

You sure ain’t been loafing around this week! Well done!

Well done!

More photos further in the newsletter!

St Mary’s Mass Times Saturday 6.00pm & Sunday 10.30am & 5.00pm

St Mary’s Catholic Parish 58 Clegg Road, Mt Evelyn Mass: 6pm Saturdays, 10:30am & 5pm Sundays

Sacred Heart Catholic Parish Park Road, Warburton Mass: 4:30pm Sundays

St Thomas a Becket Church 40 Milners Road, Yarra Junction Mass: 9am Sundays

Let my Prayer Rise like Incense, Flickr, by Lawrence OP (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

‘The Beatitudes’ ‘How happy are the poor in spirit; theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Happy the gentle: they shall have the earth for their heritage; Happy those who mourn: they shall be comforted; Happy those who hunger and thirst for what is right: they shall be satisfied. Happy the merciful: they shall have mercy shown them; Happy the pure in heart: they shall see God; Happy the peacemakers: they shall be called sons and daughters of God; Happy are those who are persecuted in the cause of

right: theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Happy are you when people abuse you and persecute you and speak all kinds of calumny

against you on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven.

NO TUCKSHOP THIS WEEK!

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ek Five

Monday, 31st October Thursday 3rd November Friday, 4th November

10am-12 2.30pm

9 – 10am

SCHOOL CLOSURE – Curriculum Day CUP DAY

Regional Softball – Girls Prep Orientation Session 1 School Assembly Maths Open Hour Fun Off Friday – free dress (gold coin) and activities Free Dress Code – no open toe shoes, bare midriffs & shoulders or brief

shorts. School hats are still to be worn. Sausage Sizzle

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Six

Monday 7th November Wednesday9th November Thursday 10th November

8.45am 3.30pm

10am-12 2.30pm

4.00-5.30pm

Assembly Staff Meeting WELLBEING WEEK Grade 1/2 Smart Start Incursion 2017 Prep Orientation Session 2 School Assembly ART SHOW

Message from the Student Action Team! Would you be interested in coming along to a Community Conversation with students, other parents

and teachers about your children’s screen time? This would be a chance to hear lots of views about

this topic and to share your thoughts as well. The Student Action Team is thinking of holding this

conversation in the hall on a school afternoon just before pickup time but we can only do it if we

have enough interest from parents. Please let us know if you would be interested in coming along;

you can ring the office, tell them in person or email Mrs Glennie

aglennie@smmountevelyn.catholic.edu.au

The Garden Have you noticed our new garden? A big thank you to the P & F committee for

supporting this project. Now we are looking for parents and grandparents who

might like to come and help us work in the garden on a casual or regular basis.

Really any help that we can get would be great. We are thinking that volunteer

gardeners could come along at any of the recess times and be joined by a small

group of students; help with planting, weeding, raking,

sweeping, watering, pruning and just enjoying the garden!

Please let us know if you are interested by informing the office

or emailing Mrs Glennie

aglennie@smmountevelyn.catholic.edu.au

Thanks and we’d appreciate any help you can give!

Student Action Team.

ST MARY’S CHRISTMAS FAIR and CAROLS 2016

At St Mary’s Primary School From 4.00pm – until 7.00pm Come and enjoy the Christmas

Festivities’ along with some Christmas shopping from our stall holders wares.

CAR PARK ISSUES

Complaints have been made regarding the driving ability of some of our St Mary’s parents. Pulling out in front of oncoming cars, lack of courtesy and dangerous driving has been noted with threats to call the police……. We at St Mary’s are privileged to have off street parking many/most schools are on busy roads with parents having to drop off their children being mindful of oncoming traffic and buses …….can we please be mindful of other cars within the St Mary’s school grounds and our roads and surrounding our community…. Relax and take a breath and remember that an innocent but mindless mistake can impact on someone and ourselves for the rest of our lives.

If you would like to contribute something to the garden we are seeking: - Plants - Old tin cans (no labels). - Gum boots (any size) - Large Tyre (car, bike etc). - Wooden Pallets.

Christmas Fair 2016

Expression of Interest for Stall Holders Our Christmas fair will be happening again this year on Thursday 1st December 4pm-7.30pm.

If you would be interested in holding a stall in the market area this year please fill out the below

form and return to the office, we will get back to you by the second week in November.

Stalls will be $20

Please call Belinda with any enquiries on 0408 800 713 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

CHRISTMAS FAIR STALL HOLDER EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Name_____________________________________________________________

Phone Number_____________________________________________________

Eldest child’s grade_________________________________________________

Type of goods sold at your stall__________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Host a party before Christmas and receive hundreds of dollars of

FREE FINE JEWELLERY.

Receive a FREE pair of earrings from me on top of hosts rewards,

plus in October receive an extra $50 to $100 extra spending

money , plus all hosts will go in the draw for their chance to win a

Christmas Hamper from me.

Lots of giveaways, hosts are well rewarded.

Do yourself and your friends a favour, have a ENVY Jewellery

Styling Session, so everyone can get their Christmas presents

stress free.

Please call Elizabeth on : 0418 505 395

for more details on how to get your FREE JEWELLERY.

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ITALIAN DAY- ST. MARY’S 2016 Let’s Celebrate on Tuesday 22nd November 2016

Dear Parents,

The annual St. Mary’s Italian Day will be held this year on Tuesday, November 22nd.

The day will include: * fun activities at each level * a fashion parade to rival the catwalks of Milan and Rome (9:00am all welcome) * artworks that would amaze even Michelangelo * mouth-watering pizza and gelato * side splitting show by the “La Comica” performers.

Students can join in the fun by dressing in Italian colours or as their favourite character. Please complete the form below and return to the class teacher no later than- Friday, November 11.

Looking forward to an enjoyable day. Signora Bartilotta (Italian teacher) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………

PLEASE RETURN BY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11th.

(one order form per child) CHILD’S NAME: ……………………………………………………………... GRADE: ……………………… PIZZA: $1.50 per slice GELATO: $1.00 MARGHERITA _________ HAWAIIAN _________ Dixie cup (1 per child) _________ TOTAL: $________________________ Exact money only – no change will be given

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………

PLEASE RETURN BY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11th. (one order form per child)

CHILD’S NAME: ……………………………………………………………... GRADE: ……………………… PIZZA: $1.50 per slice GELATO: $1.00 Max 1. QTY_______ x MARGHERITA $_________ QTY_________ x HAWAIIAN $ _________ Dixie cup (1 per child) $ _________ TOTAL: $________________________ Exact money only – no change will be given

REMINDER EVERYONE

WE ARE A NUT FREE SCHOOL

The Naplan test results for Grades 3 & 5 are available for collection from

the office on Wednesday. We ask that when reading your children’s results that you

remember that they are based on one test, on one occasion, back in May of this year. We monitor and assess your child’s progress on an ongoing basis to maintain a complete picture

of their strengths and learning needs. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to make a time to speak to the classroom teacher.

Blessed are the pure in

heart for they shall see God.

The pure in heart reveal in

2016 FEES

STATEMENTS HAVE BEEN SENT HOME Please check them carefully

St Mary’s BSB/ACCOUNT Details St Marys Primary School

BSB 083-347 Account Number 676054930

Parents of Grade 4 & 5 Students 2016

Enrolment process for starting year 7 in 2018/2019

Make contact with your preferred secondary school in term 4, 2016.

Follow their enrolment requirement process.

Term 2 of 2017 – St Mary’s will send you forms to complete of which secondary school you hope your child to attend.

These forms are forwarded to your applied secondary school.

Offers are made to you by the secondary school you have applied for a placement in

May 2017.

Look in the newsletter for advertisements of open days ……

These classes foster creativity while teaching technical art skills. Students will experiment with a number of materials including lino printing, etching, clay, acrylic paint and drawing materials. A great starter for students moving onto high school, or for any age artist! The classes will be run by Jo van der Linden, a young practicing artist studying education (johannavanderlinden@weebly.com). Time: Thursday afternoon 3.30-5.30pm Classes run every week from 14th October til the 18th of November (drop ins are welcome) Cost: $30 per 2 hour class, materials and snack provided Location: 13 Clegg Road Mount Evelyn For more details or to book your child in please call Jo on 0417570008 or email at jovdl@live.com.au

COFFEE INVITATION COFFEE INVITATION FOR ALL ST MARY’S PARENTS

EVERY MONDAY MORNING AT THE CHURCH Come and join us, pop in for a quick cuppa and a chat

ST MARY’S FROM 9.00am until 10.00am A great way to meet new families

ALL WELCOME!

Religious Education Sunday, 30 Oct 2016: Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time -

Year C Lk 19:1-10

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke

The Son of Man came to seek and to find that which was lost.

Jesus entered Jericho and was going through the town when a man whose name

was Zacchaeus made his appearance; he was one of the senior tax collectors and a wealthy man. He was anxious to

see what kind of man Jesus was, but he was too short and could not see him for the crowd; so he ran ahead and

climbed a sycamore tree to catch a glimpse of Jesus who was to pass that way. When Jesus reached the spot he

looked up and spoke to him: ‘Zacchaeus, come down. Hurry, because I must stay at your house today.’ And he

hurried down and welcomed him joyfully. They all complained when they saw what was happening. ‘He has gone to

stay at a sinner’s house’ they said. But Zacchaeus stood his ground and said to the Lord, ‘Look, sir, I am going to

give half my property to the poor, and if I have cheated anybody I will pay him back four times the amount.’ And

Jesus said to him, ‘Today salvation has come to this house, because this man too is a son of Abraham; for the Son of

Man has come to seek out and save what was lost.’

The Gospel of the Lord

God pursues us with his love and friendship. God is merciful, overlooks our sins, loves us, has pity on us, puts his spirit into us.

Jesus searched Zaccheus out in the tree and asked him if he could come to his house and eat (a sign of great friendship). He made Zaccheus' family his friends and assured them God had saved them.

Class Mass: This Thursday 3rd November, 3 / 4 N and 1 / 2 R

will attend the 9.00 a.m. Mass in the church. All welcome to

attend.

Social Justice:

Thank you! St. Mary’s school raised $531.75 for Catholic Mission.

What a fabulous effort!

Mission Mass – On Tuesday 25th October the SAT team and Mini Vinnies members felt privileged to be going to Melbourne to St. Patrick’s Cathedral to be a part of the annual Children’s Mission Mass. Bishop Mark Edwards celebrated Mass. Primrose Dillon read a prayer of the faithful and Karri Pritchard and Patrick Van Der Linden carried our school banner in and out of the cathedral with other schools, it was a real spectacle! We walked around the cathedral after the Mass and had our photo taken with Bishop Mark and with a visiting Bishop from Burma, Most Reverend Felix Thang. All in all, we enjoyed a memorable Mass in a very special and spiritual place, St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

Do you find that your child is having emotional or behavioral issues or is overly anxious? OnPsych are a team of fully qualified and registered psychologists who specialise in child and adolescent services working in primary and secondary schools in both individual and group settings. Services are performed on site at school, at NO COST to the school, student or parent, through Medicare bulk billing. These services are also available to parents. We now have an OnPsych psychologist, Arabella Mayne, working here at our school. The approaches that Arabella

use include: CBT (cognitive behaviour therapy) Client centred and solution focussed therapy. Employs a collaborative approach.

Issues covered by a mental health plan include: Anxiety, Attention deficit, Alcohol/drug abuse, Adjustment disorders, Bereavement, Conduct disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, Enuresis (non organic), Neurasthenia, Obsessive compulsive disorder, Panic, Phobia, Psychosis, Post- traumatic, Stress, Sleep disorders, Mood disorders, Spectrum disorders, Interpersonal, learning or behavioural disorders, exam stress, harming and adjustment difficulties (social and situational)

If you believe that this service may benefit your child or yourselves, please contact Lynne O'Meara or Angela Glennie on 9736 2219 for further information on how to access Arabella’s services.

St Mary’s Family Maths

Morning Building effective relationships with parents as key

partners in students’ learning of Mathematics. Dear Parents and Grandparents,

The students and teachers would like to invite you to come along to school on the morning of Friday the 4th November and join in with your child participating in

mathematic activities. It is an opportunity for your children to share with you, some of the ways they learn

in the classroom.

Friday 4th

November 2016 -

9.00a.m-10.00a.m.

Have fun doing Maths; Let your child

teach you!

Place you name in the competition box

together with your child’s for an

opportunity to win a door prize.

Pick up some handy hints on how you

can help your child in mathematics.

2016 St Mary’s Christmas Fair ‘BAKE STALL’

donations required

Some ideas –

Cupcakes, Slice, Fudge, Toffees, Chocolate Crackles, Cookies, Cake pops, Muffins or Rumballs.

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If you are donating to the cake stall please attach the following form to your baked goods:

____________________________________________________________________________________

Ingredients Attachment:

NAME: ___________________________________________ PHONE: _______________________

List of ingredients (health & safety requirement)

1._________________________ 2.__________________________ 3.__________________________

4._________________________ 5.__________________________ 6.__________________________

7._________________________ 8.__________________________ 9.__________________________

10._________________________ 11._________________________ 12.__________________________

Thank you for your support !

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND

Invest in your most precious asset......Your Marriage! Forget life’s tensions and interruptions and rekindle the closeness, intimacy, love and romance that brought you together. Recharge your relationship batteries and explore the precious nature of your marriage, allowing you both to share your feelings, hopes and dreams with each other in ways that normal, daily living tends to inhibit.

There is no group sharing. Couples and a priest present the weekend. It

is based around Catholic values but couples of all faiths are welcome.

2016 Melbourne weekend dates : 11-13 Nov Starts 7pm on Friday. Ends 5pm Sunday. Accommodation and all meals provided. Information/Bookings: PH: Marianne & Marcel (03) 9733 0997 Email: vicbookings@wwme.org.au Website:www.wwme.org.au

CRAFT CLUB HELP REQUIRED ON

TUESDAYS Please contact the office if

you are available on 9736 2219

PLASTIC LIDS all shapes sizes colours WANTED FOR

THE GARDEN PROJECT

Needed by 15th November

VOLUNTEER FOR 2017

TUCKSHOP DUTY

The St Mary’s Primary School Canteen operates every Friday between 9.00am – 1.00pm. Volunteers are needed to help run the canteen. If you are able to help, please fill out the attached form and return to school office ASAP. NAME __________________________________________________________ PHONE ________________________ EMAIL ____________________________ ELDEST CHILD AND GRADE _______________________________________

TERM 1 Availability (please tick)

WEEKLY FORTNIGHTLY MONTHLY EMERGENCY CO-ORDINATOR OTHER --------------------------------- ______________________________________________________________________________________________ TERM 2 Availability (please tick)

WEEKLY FORTNIGHTLY MONTHLY EMERGENCY CO-ORDINATOR OTHER --------------------------------- ______________________________________________________________________________________________ TERM 3 Availability (please tick)

WEEKLY FORTNIGHTLY MONTHLY EMERGENCY CO-ORDINATOR OTHER --------------------------------- ______________________________________________________________________________________________ TERM 4 Availability (please tick)

WEEKLY FORTNIGHTLY MONTHLY EMERGENCY CO-ORDINATOR OTHER ---------------------------------

St Mary’s tuckshop is run by volunteers only. We cannot open on Fridays without your support. Please fill out above and help the Parents & Friends Committee run the tuckshop Thankyou for your support

LAST WORKING BEE FOR 2016

We believe that having a safe and pleasant school environment is important. Thank you to all families who have

helped with school maintenance during last year.

To assist planning for this year we are asking each family to attend ONE Working Bee and to indicate which

session,(listed below) suits best.

In an effort to cater for everyone, we will hold Working Bees across a range of days and times.

The alternative to attending a Working Bee is to complete the payment details below which are for a $60.00

contribution toward hiring maintenance help as required.

Please complete and return the form below as soon as possible (families who have not replied by Feb 26th will be

contacted).

Yours faithfully,

THE MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE.

EDUCATION BOARD. ______________________________________________________________________________________

PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN TO SCHOOL

NAME:_______________________________________ ELDEST CHILD’S GRADE:____________

Monday Nov 28th (8:45-10:45am)

Please debit my credit card for $60.00: (Please circle) Visa / Mastercard

Name on the card ____________________________________________________________________

Credit Card Number: [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] – [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] – [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] – [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Expiry Date: [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]