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ST JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Volume 2 – 21 st February 2019 Phone: 9303 7101 Fax: 9404 8777 SMS Absentee Line: 0438 404 375 Email: [email protected] School Charisms Compassion, Forgiveness & Desire for Unity In Harmony Nidja Noongar Boodjar Noonook Nyininy God of passion, You call us to be people of commitment; making a difference in our world through our work in this school. Set alight the fire within us that we may live out our convictions with our head, our heart and our hands. We ask this in the name of Jesus, our teacher. Amen Dear Parents On Sunday, 24 February at 9:30am, the St John Paul II Parish will be celebrating a Commitment Mass. Children participating in a Sacramental program this year are required to attend. The school staff, along with representatives from the School Board and P&F will also be attending to commit themselves to the challenges ahead and to working in the best interests of the children, school and church. We will also welcome new staff to the school. We look forward to seeing you there! People of Commitment ... Make a difference. Parent Teacher Meetings Parent teacher meetings were held over the last two Mondays. Thanks to the teachers for their preparation and to those parents that took the opportunity to meet the teacher to hear important information about class structures, expectations and events. P&F Bush Dance Evening Tomorrow night, Friday 22 February, the P&F are holding a Family Bush Dance on the school grounds. It will provide a great social occasion and a chance to catch up with both new parents and old friends. Who wouldn’t rather be outside in the cool of the evening in current weather conditions. Last year was a great turnout. I encourage you to be a part of building this wonderful school community through your attendance at this function. I look forward to seeing you there! School Board Update At last week’s School Board meeting executive positions were filled. I thank the following people for taking on these extra responsibilities. Board Chair Steve O’Brien Vice Chair Michael Richards Secretary Mel O’Leary Treasurer Amor Uy Other Board members for 2019 include Fr Vinh, Paul Jagger, Anne Tan and myself
Transcript of ST JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL · May God bless you, Tim Maxwell (Assistant Principal,...
ST JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC
PRIMARY SCHOOL
Volume 2 – 21st February 2019
Phone: 9303 7101 Fax: 9404 8777 SMS Absentee Line: 0438 404 375 Email: [email protected]
School Charisms Compassion, Forgiveness & Desire for Unity
In Harmony Nidja Noongar Boodjar Noonook Nyininy
God of passion, You call us to be people of commitment; making a difference in our world through our work in this school. Set alight the fire within us that we may live out our convictions with our head, our heart and our hands. We ask this in the name of Jesus, our teacher. Amen Dear Parents On Sunday, 24 February at 9:30am, the St John Paul II Parish will be celebrating a Commitment Mass. Children participating in a Sacramental program this year are required to attend. The school staff, along with representatives from the School Board and P&F will also be attending to commit themselves to the challenges ahead and to working in the best interests of the children, school and church. We will also welcome new staff to the school. We look forward to seeing you there! People of Commitment ... Make a difference. Parent Teacher Meetings Parent teacher meetings were held over the last two Mondays. Thanks to the teachers for their preparation and to those parents that took the opportunity to meet the teacher to hear important information about class structures, expectations and events. P&F Bush Dance Evening Tomorrow night, Friday 22 February, the P&F are holding a Family Bush Dance on the school grounds. It will provide a great social occasion and a chance to catch up with both new parents and old friends. Who wouldn’t rather be outside in the cool of the evening in current weather conditions. Last year was a great turnout. I encourage you to be a part of building this wonderful school community through your attendance at this function. I look forward to seeing you there! School Board Update At last week’s School Board meeting executive positions were filled. I thank the following people for taking on these extra responsibilities. Board Chair Steve O’Brien Vice Chair Michael Richards Secretary Mel O’Leary Treasurer Amor Uy Other Board members for 2019 include Fr Vinh, Paul Jagger, Anne Tan and myself
Safety Drills Over the coming weeks the school will be involved in both a lock-down and evacuation drill. We usually wait for parents to leave the premises but be aware it could happen at any time. Upcoming Events Labour Day (Public Holiday) is Monday 4 March. The Friday prior (1 March) is a Pupil Free Day, staff will be in-serviced on using the explicit instruction model. Busy Bee The school is intending holding a busy bee on Saturday 30 March between 8am and 12 noon. This will be followed by a sausage sizzle and drinks. Make sure to put the event into your calendar now! Prior notice from parents with skills e.g. brick paving, painting, electrician, plumber etc. would help the school with planning work for the morning. There will be plenty of other gardening jobs as well. Please telephone 9303 7101 or email [email protected] if you can help. God Bless! Chris Lamb Principal
Dates to Remember
FEBRUARY 22nd 3P Class Assembly 8.30am P & F meeting 9.00am P & F Bush Dance 5.30 to 8.00pm 24th Commitment Mass 9.30am
MARCH
1st Professional Development Day
NO SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN 4th PUBLIC HOLIDAY 6th Ash Wednesday Mass 8.45am
(Yr5) 8th Project Compassion Prayer
Assembly (Yr 6) Mission Day (Yr 6) 15th Merit Assembly 8.30am 4J Class Assembly
Parish Information St John Paul II Mass Monday to Saturday 8.00 am Every Saturday 6.00 pm Every Sunday 9.30 am Reconciliation Sundays @ 8.45 am to 9.15 am After Sunday Mass if required Anytime by appointment Baptism & Weddings By appointment Father Vinh Dong contact details 6400 0276 or 0422 422 773 Parish Office St John Paul II Catholic Primary School Tuesday & Thursday 8.00 to 11.00 am Presbytery 79 Joseph Banks Boulevard Banksia Grove WA 6031 Email: [email protected]
Other Dates & Times School Times Start 8.25 am Finish 3.00 pm Monday Finish 2.00 pm Kindy Times Start 8.25 am Finish 2.45 pm Monday Finish 2.00 pm Uniform Shop Tuesday 8.00 am to 9.00 am Wednesday 8.00 am to 9.00 am Children’s School Banking Every Friday unless otherwise advised P & F Meeting Friday 22nd March 9.00am Board Meeting Wednesday TBA
CENTRED ON JESUS CHRIST
ST JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL COMMITMENT MASS On Sunday, February 24th, there will be a special commissioning and commitment ceremony during the 9.30am Mass in the school undercover sacred space area, concluding with morning tea at 10.30am. All students preparing to receive the Sacraments this year are expected to attend the Commitment Mass with their parents - It is an essential part of the enrolment to be able to receive the Sacraments this year. Students unable to attend will not be able to complete the Sacrament this year. If you are unsure if your child should be receiving a Sacrament this year, the following guide* may assist you: *Please note that children can still receive the Sacraments in a different year level (eg: A Year 5 student may celebrate their First Eucharist, or a Year 6 may be preparing to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation). If your child is not baptised and you would like this to happen please contact Fr Vinh, the Parish Priest, at the Presbytery on 6400 0276.
On Sunday, students will be asked to bring forward their commitment form below. (A copy of this has been distributed to classes and there will be some spare copies available as you enter on Sunday as well).
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is usually celebrated by Baptised Catholics in Year 3 The Sacrament of Eucharist (Holy Communion) is usually celebrated by Baptised Catholics in Year 4 The Sacrament of Confirmation is usually celebrated by children in Year 6 who have already received the Eucharist.
Reminder to Choir & Band students:
All band and choir students will be playing at this 9.30am Mass on Feb 24. Please arrive before 9.15am Thank you
The Season of Lent So, what is this season of ‘Lent’ all about? The posters below that are in our school office might help explain a little about this special season in our church calendar:
ANSWER THE QUESTION AND WIN!!
Last newsletter’s answer was Ash Wednesday. Well done to the 2 students who were able to give their response before the week was over! THIS WEEK’S QUESTION IS A REALLY TOUGH ONE THAT MIGHT EVEN CHALLENGE OUR YEAR 6 STUDENTS: If Lent begins on Ash Wednesday (March 6) and finishes on Holy Saturday (April 20), which is a span of 45 days, why do we say there are 40 days in Lent? Enter your answer below and return to Mr Maxwell as soon as you can to be in the running for the ‘Little Prize’:
May God bless you,
Tim Maxwell (Assistant Principal, Religious Education)
Name: _________________________________________ Answer:
CHILDREN ABSENT FROM SCHOOL If your child is going to be absent from school, please ensure you contact the school office by one of the following ways:
SMS on 0438 404 375
Email [email protected]
Website link at www.sjpiicps.wa.edu.au
Written letter to the office or teacher
SJPII CPS IS AN ALLERGY AWARE SCHOOL St John Paul II Catholic Primary is an ‘Állergy Aware School’. As we have a number of students who have severe reactions to nut products, we ask that ALL students refrain from bringing to school any peanut products e.g. Peanut Butter, Nutella...etc. Please be aware that some health food bars also contain nuts
SCHOOL BANKING Please note that school banking will commence on Friday 22nd February 2019. Banking will be processed on Fridays unless advised otherwise in the newsletter.
BUSY BEE The school is intending holding a busy bee on Saturday 30 March between 8am and 12 noon. This will be followed by a sausage sizzle and drinks. Make sure to put the event into your calendar now! Prior notice from parents with skills e.g. brick paving, painting, electrician, plumber etc. would help the school with planning work for the morning. There will be plenty of other gardening jobs as well. Please telephone 9303 7101 or email [email protected], if you are able to assist on the day.
COMMUNITY NEWS
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Dads, Kids & Coffee A casual & informal group for dads’ / father figures and
their children. Saturday 23rd February 2019
Child & Parent Centre Banksia Grove 14 Viridian Drive Banksia Grove More Information 9367 0964 or email [email protected] Mater Dei College Scholarships Mater Dei College Scholarships for 2020 Academic for Year 7 Music Scholarships Hawks AFL Academy Further information email [email protected] or phone 9405 4777 Trinity College Scholarships & Trinity College Scholarships for 2020 Bursaries For application forms go to trinity.wa.edu.au Applications close Friday 15th March 2019
P & F FAMILY BUSH DANCE!
