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Our Lady’s Primary School, Surrey Hills 1 Our Lady’s Primary School 31 Erasmus Street Surrey Hills VIC. 3127 NEWSLETTER Tel: 9898 7655 Friday, 7 th September 2018 Principal: Mrs Annie Engellenner Office Manager: Mrs Julie Leung [email protected] [email protected] Parish Priest: Fr Mark Reynolds [email protected] Hours of Supervision of Students: Monday – Friday 8.30am -3.45pm School Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm Gracious God, You offered the world a powerful example of Christian love in action through the words and deeds of BLESSED MOTHER TERESA of Calcutta. She taught us how to faithfully serve Jesus by loving and caring for the least of our brothers and sisters. She devotedly fed the hungry, gently cared for those who were sick and dying, provided shelter for the homeless, and embraced needy children who were unwanted and forgotten. Help me, O GOD, to imitate her love and compassion for others. Give me a charitable heart that I may generously share your blessings, and care for Jesus today in the poor and less fortunate as MOTHER TERESA did. Amen IMPORTANT DATES Scripture Assembly – Wednesday 12 th September Resilience Project – Wednesday 12 th September Final Day for Tuckshop – September 14th Grandparents and Special Friends Day – Wednesday 19 th September Footy Colours Day – Friday 21 st September End of Term – Friday 21 st September @ 1.45pm Reflection

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Our Lady’s Primary School 31 Erasmus Street Surrey Hills VIC. 3127

NEWSLETTER

Tel: 9898 7655 Friday, 7th September 2018

Principal: Mrs Annie Engellenner Office Manager: Mrs Julie Leung

[email protected]

[email protected]

Parish Priest: Fr Mark Reynolds

[email protected]

Hours of Supervision of Students: Monday –

Friday 8.30am -3.45pm

School Office Hours: Monday to Friday

8.30am – 4.00pm

Gracious God, You offered the world a powerful

example of Christian love in action through

the words and deeds of BLESSED MOTHER

TERESA of Calcutta.

She taught us how to faithfully serve Jesus by

loving and caring for the least of our brothers and sisters. She devotedly fed the

hungry, gently cared for those who were sick and dying, provided shelter for the homeless, and

embraced needy children who were unwanted and forgotten.

Help me, O GOD, to imitate her love and compassion for others. Give me a charitable heart

that I may generously share your blessings, and care for Jesus today in the poor and less fortunate

as MOTHER TERESA did.

Amen

IMPORTANT DATES

Scripture Assembly – Wednesday 12th September

Resilience Project – Wednesday 12th September

Final Day for Tuckshop – September 14th

Grandparents and Special Friends Day – Wednesday

19th September

Footy Colours Day – Friday 21st September

End of Term – Friday 21st September @ 1.45pm

Reflection

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Principal News

Dear Parents and Friends of Our Lady’s School Community,

We hope that all of our Dad’s enjoyed their Father’s Day celebrations last Sunday. We thank the

Parents and Friends Association for hosting the Father’s Day Stall last Friday. It’s always a heart-

warming experience to watch the children devote so much time and thought into the special gifts

that they purchase for their special dad/special friend!

Year 3 & 5 NAPLAN Envelopes

All families of Year 3 and 5 students should have received the 2018 NAPLAN results this week. These

results were distributed in sealed envelopes. Please contact the school if you have yet to receive

your child’s NAPLAN results.

Term 4 Summer Uniform Term 4 Summer Uniform – NO HAT, NO PLAY With Term 4 approaching we bring to your attention that students can make the transition to summer uniform at the beginning of term 4. In line with our Sun Smart Policy, all students will have access to sun screen. The Parish Education Board is in the process of ratifying our School Uniform Policy. This will be shared with you in the coming weeks. To assist you in the organisation of the summer uniform –please refer to the table below:

Girls’ Summer Uniform Boys’ Summer Uniform

Regulation school dress or navy shorts Short sleeved blue polo displaying the school logo School windcheater or vest White socks – no labels or sockettes Clean black leather shoes School hat

Regulation navy shorts, short sleeved blue polo displaying the school logo School windcheater or vest Navy socks- no labels or sockettes Clean black leather shoes School hat

Girls’ Sports Uniform Boys’ Sports Uniform

Navy netball skirt, tracksuit pants, shorts or skort Short or long sleeved blue polo displaying the school logo School windcheater or vest White ankle socks - no labels or sockettes Running shoes School Hat

Navy shorts or tracksuit pants Short sleeved blue polo displaying the school logo School windcheater or vest White ankle socks - no labels Running shoes School Hat

Leadership and Management: To grow and sustain a professional culture that is characterised by

excellence, shared vision, collaboration, a strong sense of teamwork and a focus on continuous improvement.

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Students Departures/ Future Numbers If any students in Foundation - Year 5 are not returning Our Lady’s in 2019, we ask that you notify us in writing at the earliest possible time. This information is essential as we plan for 2019.

School Fees Thank you to all families who are up to date with the payment of school fees. If you have fallen behind with payments, please make sure you attend to this as soon as possible. If you are having difficulties in meeting these payments, please make an appointment to see me as soon as possible. Athletics Carnival Congratulations to all the students who participated the Athletics Carnival yesterday. Congratulations to Mrs James for all the organisation and liaising that is necessary for such events to be successful. It was an awesome day, full of lots of stories of bravery, kindness and encouragement. Well done to Xavier who has made it to the next division’s

competition.

Staff News

This week we wish Mrs Jane James safe travels as she heads to Europe for 3 weeks to spend time

with her family. Mrs Ali Sandy will be teaching PE for the last two weeks of the school term.

Finally, it is uplifting to receive positive feedback from visitors to our school, especially when they

are talking about their experience of teaching our beautiful students. I recently received this email

from one of our Emergency Teachers;

“I am just sending this email to let you know how much I enjoy teaching at Our Lady's Surrey Hills. I have been a CRT for many years and have taught at many schools. There is a real caring and nurturing atmosphere at Our Lady's which culminates in the Year 5/6 class I taught yesterday being such a pleasure to teach.” Kind regards, Vicki Atkinson

Attached to the newsletter this week is the following article from

Michael Grose Parenting Ideas website. Insights –Is Your Child’s Brain

Ready for The Online Playground?

Thank you for your ongoing support of our school

Annie Engellenner

Principal

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Let’s Be SunSmart! Now that Spring has finally arrived and the weather is warming up, we require that

all students again wear broad rimmed school hats whenever outside, including

recess breaks and PE/Sports sessions. Please ensure that your child/children have

their hats (clearly named) at school as soon as possible. School hats can be

purchased at the school office for $18 or ordered through the uniform shop.

For Sale Two full size chest freezers and one small fridge/freezer for $30 (or reasonable offer) each.

Previously used for school functions. Great for a holiday house or a second fridge/freezer in the

garage.

Please see office staff if you’re interested.

Student Awards

Student Awards are a way of acknowledging students for the effort they are applying to their

learning and for examples of behaviours that are indicative of our School Vision and expectations.

Congratulations to the following students on their effort and achievement.

Foundation: Zara – for keeping composed with a big smile on her face throughout the whole concert

evening.

Lucy – for lighting up our classroom with her big smile each day.

Year 1/2H: Jade – for showing love by being a great helper.

Year 1/2R: Luke – for trying so hard on his multiplication Maths assessment last week.

Year 1/2S: Ari – for wonderful participation in Maths activities.

Charlotte – for her amazing performance at the concert.

Alfie – for his wonderful assistance in the classroom.

Tom G – for assisting students with their digital technology problems.

Year 3/4C: Olive – for her efforts in Maths.

Year 3/4U: Kiera – for her wonderful contribution in ensuring our class is a happy working place.

Rohan – for using excellent Mathematical strategies in problem solving.

Year 5/6F: Elliot G – for being an enthusiastic mathematics learner and always willing to help others.

Year 5/6L: Eden M – Eden Mendes for approaching her role of Alice with courage on the night of the

concert.

Sustainability Awards Congratulations to Mrs. Rowlings and Year 1/2R

for winning the Our Lady's Sustainability Award

for August.

From the Deputy Principal

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Two of our hard working members of Green Team,

preparing the tubs for Spring planting.

Sports Awards Foundation: Baron – for his listening skills and great effort during physical education.

3/4C: Emily F – for consistent effort and determination during P.E. and for always having a go.

Mrs Lynette Brugliera

Deputy Principal

Art Room Smocks

We require volunteers to take Art room smocks home and washed. If you are able to help, please collect

the smocks on Thursday 20th September at 3:30pm. They may be collected from the Art Room.

Mrs Jacinta Mulholland

Visual Arts

Dates for your Diary

September

Week 9 Wednesday 12th Scripture Assembly Year 1/2H Resilience Project

Thursday 13th Foundation Mass

Week 10 Wednesday 19th Grandparents and Special Friends Day Scripture Assembly Year 5/6L Fr Mark’s Birthday

Friday 21st Footy Colours Day End of Term finish @ 1:45pm

Term 4

October

Week 1 Thursday 11th Family Life Evening 5pm – 8pm

Saturday 13th Working Bee 9am

Week 2 Saturday 20th School Fete

Week 3 Tuesday 23rd PFA Meeting 7:30pm

Wednesday 24th PEB Meeting 7:30pm

Week 4 Monday 29th Year 3/4 Swimming Commences

November

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Thursday 1st Foundation 2019 – Parent Information Evening 7:00pm

Week 5 Monday 5th School Closure Day

Tuesday 6th Melbourne Cup Day – Public Holiday

Friday 9th Transition Session for Foundation 2019 @ 9:30am

Sunday 11th Remembrance Day

Week 6 Friday 16th Transition Session for Foundation 2019 @ 9:30am

Week 7 Wednesday 21st PEB Meeting – End of Year Celebration @ 7:30pm

Thursday 22nd Camp 2019 Information Evening @ 7:00pm

Week 8 Thursday 29th PEB & PFA Thank you evening

Friday 30th Transition Session for Foundation 2019 @ 9:30am

December

Week 9 Monday 3rd School Swimming Sports @ 11:30am

Thursday 6th Christmas Carols @ 5:30pm

Week 10 Wednesday 12 Graduation End of Year Mass Followed by Dinner @ 6:00pm

2018 Term Dates Term 3 – Monday, July 16 – Friday, September 21

Term 4 – Monday, October 8 – Tuesday, December 18, 3:15pm

School Closure Day Monday, 5th November

Family Life Evenings This year will we be hosting the Family Life Program. The

evening will provide the opportunity for parents to engage

with their children in dialogue around concepts and issues

related to the physical and development, including puberty.

The program is aimed at students from Year 1 to 6.

An outline of what is presented and at what level can be found in the table below.

Information about the cost of the sessions can also be found in the table.

Year 1/2 Body Basics October 11th 5.00pm -5.45pm

Year 3 /4 Where Did I Come From? October 11th 6.00pm – 6.45pm

Year 5/6 Preparing for Puberty October 11th 7.00pm – 8.00pm

$25.00 to attend one session per family

$ 30.00 to attend either two/ three sessions per Family

I hope you take the opportunity to join us on the evening as we work together to support the children

in all areas of their development.

Payment can be made by to:

Our Lady’s Education Board Account – BSB 083 847 Account Number: 462 868 779 Please ensure you identify yourself by name.

The program has been successfully run in schools for many years and is always so well received.

Student Wellbeing: To develop a whole school approach that will reinforce and strengthen positive,

respectful relationships within the school community.

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October – Walk to School

Month

Our school is joining hundreds of schools across Victoria and has signed up to do 'Walk to School Month' it is in October and it begins first week back

in Term 4. It seems like a fabulous idea as essentially the school receives some wonderful sports equipment in return for encouraging our students to walk to school all or some of the way during the month of October, which is a healthy habit to build and a fun thing to do! Sports leaders will give out raffle tickets at the two entrances to the school every day to students arriving who have walked to school and a weekly raffle will be held with a prize. The four Tuesdays of October (9th 16th 23rd 30th) will begin at 9:00am with whole school aerobics or boot camp or exercises (depending on what the pair of year 6 Sports Leaders rostered on that day choose) in the playground. Parents and younger siblings are invited to don their runners and join in the fun. All students who participate will be given a Certificate of participation for walking, riding or scooting to school. Keep an eye out for the fact sheet your child will be bringing home about this activity. We are looking forward to lots fun and exercise as we all join in to walk to school this October.

We congratulate Mia, Bella, Eden,

Zoe, Zara, Tess, Gracie, Aarya, Siena

and Emma on becoming the Premiers

of the district netball competition

recently.

Learning and Teaching: To improve student learning outcomes through personalised, effective and

stimulating teaching that builds student engagement and success in all areas of the curriculum.

Sport News:

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Christian Meditation On Monday, we began whole school Christian Meditation which was led by Gracie and Charlie in

Year Six. As a school, we have decided to meditate together on both a Monday and Wednesday

straight after play. Each class will have a turn at leading our meditation for the week.

“Be still and Know that I am God”

Meditation is found in all religious traditions. In

Christianity it is the heart of the contemplative

teaching of Jesus on prayer.

It’s about going from the “head to heart”. In the

Christian Tradition we believe that the ‘Holy Spirit’

dwells in our centre. By spending regular time in our

centre, we are building up a ‘contemplative reserve’, in

which we can call upon in our daily interactions. In

times of stress, sadness, frustration or anger we can

learn to respond from this place of calm within. We believe that meditation can;

• nurture a relationship with God

• nurture positive interpersonal relationships

• calm the mind and relax

• develop mindfulness and concentration

Meditation is a wonderful gift, particularly in this fast paced world that we live in. We need

to allow the time for us to discover our “peaceful worthwhileness”. That we are wonderful,

just as we are!

Learning to pray is learning to live as fully as possible in the present moment.

John Main OSB

Grandparents and Special Friends Day We warmly welcome you to join us as we celebrate and give thanks for some very important people. On Wednesday, September 19th Our Lady’s School will host Grandparents and Special Friends Morning. We will commence at 9:15am in the Our Lady’s Church for a special prayer service that will be led by our students. Following the liturgy, students will return to their classrooms and Grandparents and Special Friends will share morning tea in the Multi-Purpose Room over at the school. There will be an opportunity for our special visitors to join the students in their classrooms following the morning tea. This will be a wonderful chance to see the great learning that is happening and to join in some fun activities together. We hope you can join us.

Education in Faith: To strengthen and enrich our school as a contemporary Catholic community.

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Scripture Assemblies/ Liturgies The purpose of these assemblies is for our students to share in their learning of Religious

Education. It is through reading, speaking and listening and the study of history and geography

that students develop an historical understanding of our Catholic identity. It is through prayer

that students develop a personal relationship with God.

Date Lead by

Wednesday, September 12th @ 9:00am 1/2 H Assembly

Wednesday, September 19th @ 9:00am 5/6 L Assembly

School Masses

Thursday, September 13th @ 9.15am Foundation Mass

Ange Loadman

Religious Education Leader

Tuckshop

Tuckshop will operate each Friday. The cut off time for parents wishing to order tuckshop for their

children is WEDNESDAYS AT 9.00AM.

To place an order, go to: https://olsurreyhills.cdfpay.org.au click on: I am a new parent, sign me up

Please note that frozen fruit sticks also have to be paid for and ordered in this manner.

Tuckshop days for Term 3 are as follows:

September: 14th. Rachel Voshege & Julie Leung

Uniform Purchases - Electronic Banking Available

We now have an eftpos machine located in the office. This means if you would like to purchase an

item you may pay this through the office rather than filling out the form.

Please also note if you order any items you will need to provide us with a bag due to the

supermarkets going bagless.

Father's Day

A HUGE thank you to Fi Feenaghty for organising the Dad's Night Out last week. The evening was

well attended and the dads had a great (and late) evening.

Thank you also to Gill Rhodes and her helpers for all the work that went into the Father's Day Stall.

We hope the children had a wonderful weekend with the special dads and grandads in their lives.

Mowing Group

The new mowing roster has been handed out for the remainder of the year. Thank you to:

News from the Office

Parents and Friends Association

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Nick Karagiannis, Richard Maugueret, Adam King, Damien Glass, Mark Hart, Joe McCarthy, Andrew

Jobling, Jason McCallum, Michael Feltscheer, Damian Della Gatta, Chris Gazzola, Mike Wheeler, Dave

McCann, Luke van der Pligt, Scott Brenner, Andrew Wynd, Jim Macey, Peter Herring, Greg Smith,

John Burke, Luke Hueston, Michael Lanigan, Tony Kershaw and Adam Tierney.

All of these Dads make maintenance around the school a whole lot easier and keep our playground

and parish grounds looking lovely throughout the year. If you are interested in getting involved and

adding your name to the roster please get in touch with Richard

Maugueret- [email protected] New members are always warmly received.

KEEP THE DATE-PFA DINNER 2019

The annual PFA Dinner will be held on Saturday 20th July in 2019. Put the date in your diary now.

Marjie King PFA Secretary White Elephant Stall A number of people have already begun clearing out household items to kindly donate to our White Elephant Stall. THANK YOU! However, could you please hold on to these items until Week One of Term 4. We will then have a designated space in the Multi-Purpose Centre for you to place these kind donations. Please hold on to items such as: Kids toys (indoor and outdoor), bikes/scooters, Games, CD/records, Electronics (in full working order), Kitchenware (platters, teapots etc), Tablecloths, cushions, lamps, Craft making items, Jewellery, handbags, Kids dress ups, and Children’s clothing (only if in excellent condition). ...just to name a few. Remember, one person’s trash is another’s treasure! Any queries about what you can donate, please contact: Bee (Max’s 5/6 L Mum) 0408 461 647, Peggy (Curtis 5/6L, Rohan 3/4U, Bronte 1/2S) 0400 593 161 Melissa (Lucy’s 1/2R Mum) 0414 619 228

Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Parish

Children’s Liturgy Roster 2018 Term 3 & 4 DATE LITURGY LEADER Topic

9th September Larissa Banks Miracles

16th September Emily Burke Take Up Your Cross

23rd Sep– 7th Oct SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

14th October Somee Park Jesus and the Rich Man

21st October Kelly Wagner Servant of God

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28th October Chelle Smith Jesus and the Blind Man

4th November CUP WEEKEND

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