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NEWSLETTER Tuesday June 21, 2016

St Oliver Plunkett Primary School

Landells Rd, Pascoe Vale, 3044 93545411

www.sopascoevale.catholic.edu.au

LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT

DIARY DATESFebruary

JUNE

22 Parent Teacher Interviews 1.50 - 7.30 Children dismissed at 1.30pm 23 School Disco 24 Term 2 ends 1.30pm

JULY

11 Term 3 Begins 13 Parent association meeting 14 Year 6 Graduation Photo 18 Eucharist parent meeting 7pm

20 School Board meeting 7.30pm AUGUST 11 School Closure Day ‘CASEA’ 19 Comedy Night 28 First Eucharist Middle J & T SEPTEMBER 2 Father’s Day breakfast Father’s Day stall 4 Father’s Day 11 First Eucharist Middle B & D 14 Whole school Eucharist Celebration and student luncheon 16 Term 3 ends @ 1.30pm

Wednesday assembly

Click HERE to view the roster for term 2. Click HERE to view the Class Mass roster for term 2. Masses are on THURSDAY at 10.00am.

Term 2 Week 11 Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Dear Parents,

REPORTS and PARENT/STUDENT/TEACHER INTERVIEWS Last Friday your child’s semester one report, along with their profile book, were sent home. The profile book presents information about student progress by providing authentic evidence of individual students’ learning, development and achievements across the first semester. If you have not already had the opportunity please take the time to speak with your child about their report and their work in their profile book. A reminder that the parent/student/teacher interviews are being held on Wednesday June 22 from 1:50pm - 7:30pm. If for some reason you are unable to attend your booked interview please call the school to advise us of your inability to attend and also to arrange a mutually suitable time to meet with your child’s teacher. The interviews are a wonderful opportunity to celebrate your child’s progress this year and to set achievable goals for the coming terms. Please note that tomorrow’s end of term assembly will be held at 11.30 weather dependent.

I’d like to thank all the staff, students and all of you who have been involved in making our term so successful.

I hope all families have the opportunity to enjoy some additional time together over the school holiday break. On behalf of the staff I thank you for all of your continued support and we all look forward to seeing you all in third term.

A reminder that school concludes at 1.30 pm this Friday and resumes on

Monday July 11.

Alan Sweeney

Principal

EDUCATION IN FAITH

SOCIAL JUSTICE Last Friday the members of the Student Representative Council visited the Tontine Factory in Campbellfield to purchase bedding supplies to help the poor. The money from the term two school fundraiser was used. In conjunction Tontine very generously donated many seconds and sample items. It was a wonderful opportunity for the children to actively help make a difference in people’s lives by living out the gospel value of respecting the dignity of each person. Thank you to all the parents who helped drive the children and transport the merchandise.

Trish Segrave Religious Education Coordinator

SPORT

INTERSCHOOL SPOR TS Our make-up round against Coburg West Primary School will be played on first Friday of Term 3, the 15th of July. This is due to the Friday’s current weather forecast which is not looking too good. We will be playing a HOME game and play will commence at 1pm. Our Boys Soccer team will be playing for a spot in the Finals so we wish them the best of luck.

REGIONAL & STATE CROSS COUNTRY Lucas Russo (SD) attended the Regional Cross Country event on Wednesday 15th of June and came 5th. This is an absolutely AMAZING feat and he should be congratulated on his wonderful achievement. Lucas has therefore qualified for the State Cross Country event. We are all so PROUD of your efforts and wish you the best of luck. This is an extremely high level of competition and to simply make the event is an amazing achievement in itself. The whole of St Olivers will be supporting you and cheering you on! GOOD LUCK LUCAS!! Cecilia Garden Sport Coordinator

LEARNING AND TEACHING

Back to the Past! Last week, the Juniors enjoyed going back in time to replicate what school life was like in the olden days as part of their Inquiry unit. Here are some reflections on the day: On Friday the Junior Grades dressed up. IT WAS THE OLDEN DAYS! Miss Protetto looked like Mary Poppins! At the start of the day, Miss Protetto came out and rang a bell. She looked great! The girls went inside first, then the boys followed. I was excited and nervous too. When we came inside, the girls sat on one side and the boys sat on the other side of the room. After that, we talked about things we have learnt about the olden days. Later on we had to stand up and sing, ‘God Save the Queen’. After we sang ‘God Save the Queen’, Miss Protetto told us to write on pretend slate boards that were black paper with real chalk. We were having so much fun! We had to write the alphabet in olden day letters. (Ava, Junior P) On Friday the Juniors got to dress up in olden day clothes. First we had to get in a boys line and girls line. Then as soon as the boys got in they took their hats off. We started off by singing, ‘God Save the Queen’, then doing olden day handwriting. Once we were done, we got our primer and read it. Soon we went to the hall and played olden day games. We then made butter and damper. We had to shake the butter for a long time. After lunch we buddied up with a Prep and taught them how to play olden day games. Soon after it was

home time. It was a marvellous day! (Zara, Junior P)

Congratulations to all of the children for their great learning and behaviour this semester. We wish all the children and their families a happy, safe and fun holiday and we look forward to seeing you in Term 3!

Liz Finlayson Learning and Teaching/ Student Services Leader

Dear Parents,

We have invited the CAMHS and Schools: Early Action Program (CASEA) to be part of the school community for 2 terms, effectively terms 2 and 3. The CASEA Program is an Early Intervention service for young children (Prep to Grade 3) who present with challenging behaviours. CASEA is a program developed by The Royal Children’s Hospital Integrated Mental Health Program and funded by the Mental Health Branch of the Department of Human Services. The program offers:

• A universal behavioural screen for all children in Grades Prep-3 • Professional development seminars for all teachers and school staff • Classroom behavioural activities for Grades Prep-3 children • Group programs for selected children and parents

Parents of children aged Prep to Grade 3 can expect additional information, a permission form, and questionnaire to be sent home with their child this week. In the meantime if you would like more information, please feel free to pick up a CASEA brochure from the school office. This program will be run by Leanne Pethick and Rhian Coram (Psychologists) from The Royal Children’s Hospital. We are looking forward to their expertise and support for our children and families. Please be aware we will be holding a whole school closure day on Thursday August 11.

TRANSITION Penola catholic College is currently conducting Principal Tours at both the Glenroy and Broadmeadows campus’. Please call Penola on 9301 2777 to register your attendance. Tour dates are advertised on our school notice board and flyers are available at our school office. I’d like to take this opportunity to wish every family a happy and safe holiday. Libby Sheedy Deputy Principal/Wellbeing Leader

WELLBEING

GENERAL NEWS

FAMILY DETAILS UPDATES It is important that we have accurate student & family information, particularly home, work and mobile numbers of both parents and emergency contacts. Please inform the office if there are any changes to any of these details.

SUNSMART

All children are encouraged to wear their SCHOOL HAT during recess and lunch times, as well as during physical education/sport lessons.

LOST PROPERTY

Please take the opportunity to check our lost property cupboard if your child has lost anything this

term. All lost property will be disposed of on the last day of term.

SCHOOL FEES

Accounts for Term 3 have been posted out to all families, please note that full payment is due no

later than 22nd July 2016

CANTEEN

Thursday 23rd June Kim King

Friday 24th June CLOSED

Monday 11th July CLOSED

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CANTEEN WILL BE CLOSED ON THE FIRST DAY OF TERM 3 AND WILL RE OPEN ON THURSDAY 14TH JULY Please click HERE for a copy of the Canteen Menu

Please direct enquiries to Di Tabone 0423596221 dtabone@ozemail.com.au

PARENT ASSOCIATION

THIS WEEK - St. Oliver's School Disco, Thursday 23rd June

Students are invited to show off their groovy dance moves to some awesome tunes at the annual school disco. Children are encouraged to wear something “white” e.g. T-shirt, cap, headband, accessories etc.

A copy of the note sent home with full details is attached. If your child wishes to attend, please return the permission slip ASAP. Payment can also be made on the night but a completed permission slip per child is still needed. Children will be marked on a class roll when they arrive (PLEASE NOTE: no tickets will be issued). We require one permission slip per child.

We hope to see lots of great dancing!

THIS WEEK - Pre-loved uniform on sale this Wednesday

Pre-loved uniform will be on sale this Wednesday at this week’s assembly. If you would like to donate any pre-loved uniform, donation basket is located in the school office foyer. All donations must be clean and have no rips. The second hand uniforms will also be available for purchase at our last assembly of each term.

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK!!!

The St Oliver Plunkett’s Parent Association now has a dedicated Facebook page where we will be sharing details of upcoming events. Like us today to keep up to date!

SCHOOL BANKING…..TUESDAY

The reward system for 2016 includes

Mud Splat Handball & Outback Pat Bag Tag (term 2)

Backtrack Eraser Pen & Jump/Skip Rope (term 3)

Bush Fly Fan & Wriggly Glow Worm (term 4)

Win a wildlife family adventure holiday to Australia Zoo!

This year School Banking is giving students a chance to win a family trip for up to 2 adults and 3 children to explore Australia Zoo and meet Bindi & Robert Irwin.

Students who make 15 or more deposits by end of Term 3 2016 will automatically enter the draw. So start banking & good luck!

Helpers needed!!!

We are always looking more parents to help with the school banking program. If you are able to volunteer on Tuesday mornings for 2 hours to help process these transactions, please contact Diana Capuana on 0419 331 966 or Lisa Guarino 0403 300 469.

**CADBURY CHOCOLATE DRIVE** - money now due

Cadbury Chocolate Drive money is now extremely overdue. If you are one of the families who have not yet returned this, please do so ASAP. Please note that we can no longer accept returned chocolates in place of money.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday 22nd June - Pre-loved uniform sale

Thursday 23rd June - School Disco

Wednesday 13th July - Next Parent’s Association meeting GOT AN IDEA? LET US KNOW!!

We are always looking for new initiatives for raising funds and bringing the community together - feel free to attend our next meeting to share an idea or email Aislinn Breen, PA Secretary on aislinnbreen@hotmail.com

St Oliver Plunkett

This week at OSHC

This week was raining and cold so we did a lot of indoor

activities. We played table tenis, soccer, silent ball, poison ball.

The kids also had fun with lego and UNO. This week we also did

two drills in aftercare Medical emergency and lock down .All the

kids did great job including preppies. Kusum teach them to make

tissue paper flowers and they loved it. Some kids made bunch of

flowers for their school friends.

Cooking

On Thursday afternoon senior girls made Coconut balls. It was

very yummy and all the children loved it!

Last day of term we will start at 1.30pm

Next week for the last day of the term we will start at 1.30 till

6.00pm.Please make pre bookings for Friday 24/06/2016.

Amazing games are coming in these holidays. To join the holiday

club, the closest holiday programs are Essendon North &

Brunswick North. Please go to the Camp Australia website to

make your holiday bookings.