NEWSLETTER Tuesday March 21, 2017

St Oliver Plunkett Primary School

Landells Rd, Pascoe Vale, 3044 93545411

www.sopascoevale.catholic.edu.au

LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT

DIARY DATES

MARCH

24 Sacrament of Confirmation 7pm 29 Whole School Confirmation Celebration 11.45am 31 Easter Assembly & Morning tea at 9am 31 Term 1 ends at 1.30pm APRIL 18 Term 2 begins

19 School Open Day 9-12 25 ANZAC Day holiday 26-28 Senior camp MAY 5 School Sports Day Wednesday assembly

Click HERE to view the roster for term 1.

Click HERE to view the Class Mass roster for term 1. Masses are on

THURSDAY at 10.00am.

From the Principal…

Dear Parents. School Hall update Last week we received a formal letter from Arch Bishop Dennis Hart notifying the school that we can now proceed with the actual construction of our new hall. In the next few weeks we should be advised by our architects of the successful building contractor that will be chosen to construct our new facility. Full details of how our Canteen and our Out of School Hours program will operate during the construction period will be communicated to all following conversations with our architects and the future chosen construction company. With Parent Association support we are planning to hold a working bee on the morning of Saturday 22nd April. At this working bee we will be carrying out general maintenance and also preparing and planning to move resources and equipment that ‘needs to happen’ before the actual demolition of the hall and portables occurs. Details of this working bee will be communicated through a flyer in the next few days. So if you are available to assist on this day please keep the morning free. Any assistance you can offer will be greatly appreciated! Staffing news Good luck to Penny Crombie who leaves our staff at the end of this week. Penny joined our staff this year and she has been working as a teacher aide in our prep classes. We thank her for all of her work in assisting to settle our preps and wish her every success as she commences her final teaching round in second term.

Confirmation

On Friday evening our year six children will be Confirmed by Bishop Terry Curtin. Please keep the children in your thoughts and prayers as they move through

their last week of preparations for their celebration this Friday evening.

Regards, Alan Sweeney Principal

WELLBEING

National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence What a fantastic way to spend our day, making stars to show our support against bullying and violence last Friday. All children were enthusiastic about the process and we even have children continuing to make stars. The One Million Stars to End Violence project needs individuals, groups and communities to join in the conversation of ending violence across the world and to weave one million stars by July 2017, which will then be featured in an installation at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018).

Each star woven will represent our school's commitment towards a bullying and violence free environment.

The stars made will also contribute to a striking public art installation as part of Festival 2018.

2018 Secondary School Enrolment Please be aware that all students enrolling in state, catholic and independent secondary schools for year 7 2018 need to contact the secondary schools directly. We have been advised by Catholic Education Melbourne that the primary schools will no longer be making the applications. Enrolment forms for 2018 prep students wanting to attend St Oliver’s are now available from the office. Feel free to collect one for friends and family members. PLEASE BE AWARE! Four batches of life-saving anti-allergy EpiPens have been recalled because they may fail to activate or require increased force — with potentially deadly consequences. Please google link below for further information. I will let individual families know if any student epipens (kept here on site) have been affected.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-03-20/epipens-recalled-over-failure-to-activate/8371014 Have a great week

Libby Sheedy Deputy Principal/Wellbeing

LEARNING AND TEACHING

Everybody Belongs On Wednesday the entire school will take part in Harmony Day. We welcome and affirm the many nationalities and cultures that contribute to our diverse society and wonderful school community at St Oliver Plunkett. Our Harmony day activities will begin with a whole school assembly at 11:30 led by Senior G. Following the assembly the students will return to class to take part in a variety of activities. The senior students have been responsible for planning and preparing the Harmony Day activities as part of their action to their Inquiry unit “How Are We Connected to Others?’ They are incredibly excited to have the opportunity to work with the entire school and we wish them luck.

Year 5 and 6 students working in teams to investigate, plan and prepare for Harmony Day

Basketball Clinic Last week some of the Junior classes were lucky enough to participate in a basketball clinic in PE class with Mike from HOOPSMART. The children had a great time and learnt lots of skills for basketball. If you would like any further information there will be flyers in the office that you can collect. Mrs Mazzarella

Liz Finlayson Learning and Teaching/Student Services

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

CONFIRMATION REMINDERS The children are to wear their stoles Friday evening and also bring them for the paraliturgy on Wednesday 29 March. The group photo is at 6:20 and all children are to be in the photo. The sponsors are to be seated in the church by 6:50. There is reserved seating for the Confirmation candidates and sponsors only. We wish all the children well for Friday evening and our prayers are with you.

LEUKAEMIA FUNDRAISER (XAVIER’S BIG HAIR CUT) Thank you to the whole school community who supported our fundraiser for term one. It was a wonderful response with the children wearing many different coloured wigs, hair styles and ribbons. Your generous support meant we raised the wonderful amount of $780. This will help pay for transport for children when they need to travel for treatment.

PROJECT COMPASSION Please return all boxes by Monday 27 March. Thank you for supporting caritas and the wonderful work they do.

Regards Trish Segrave

Religious Education Leader

COMMUNITY NEWS

St Olivers Footy Comp

Just a reminder that round one begins this Thursday 23rd March with

Carlton v Richmond. If you haven’t joined the St Olivers Footy Comp

there is still time. Go online and sign up at: http://www.footytips.com.au/comps/St_Olivers_Footy_Tipping

The cost is $10 per family and the money can be sent to the school office.

The money will be divided up at the end of the competition. There will be

prizes for coming 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

Happy tipping!!

Shelley Hardingham School Community Leader

SPORT

Essendon Football Clinic This Thursday, Michael Said, a parent within our school community and Vice-President of Junior Football at Pascoe Vale Football Club has kindly offered to run a footy clinic for the Middle children. He has organised some Essendon players to come in and help him with the clinic. This will be very exciting for our students. We ask that children wear FULL SPORTS UNIFORM. There will be two sessions, both to be held in the morning, with two classes participating in each session. Each session will be held in the South Yard.

9 – 10am: MB and MH 10 – 11am: MD and MR

Northern Metropolitan Regional Swimming Carnival A BIG congratulations to Sinead Sheehan, who represented St Olivers in the Northern Metropolitan Regional Swimming Carnival. She placed 4th in her 50m Butterfly event and 5th in her 50m Backstroke event. What an AMAZING EFFORT!

Interschool Sport Senior students played their fourth game of Summer Interschool Sports on Friday against St Bernards Primary School. We were victorious in all sports this week. The results for the games were as follows:

GIRLS BOYS

BASKETBALL WIN 32 - 10

WIN 34 - 15

SOFTBALL WIN 16 - 6

WIN 15 - 2

BAT TENNIS WIN 36 - 14

WIN 33 -28

Sport Day:

A reminder that Sports Day for 2016 is on THURSDAY 5TH MAY. A note will be going home shortly outlining what will happen on the day and also asking for parent helpers. Days like this require a lot of hands on deck so if you are at all available on the day please put your name down to help. Every bit counts. We are looking forward to the day and thank you for offering your assistance! Regards, Cecilia Garden

Sport Leader

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 POLICY A reminder that all children as part of the school summer uniform children are required to wear their SCHOOL broad rimmed HAT during recess and lunch times, as well as during physical education/sport lessons, during terms one and four. NO HAT, NO PLAY!

STUDENT AWARDS Noah Ferraina, Damon Cavallin, Isabella Ragona, Sam Contessa, Nicholas Didomenicantonio, Monique Chiera, Julian Pollina, Grace Daniele, Miranda Forbes, Harry Calcagno, Marcus Cavallin, Georgia Falzon, Juliette Stella, Tara Coghlan, Alessio Manca, Luka Morabito, Clara Faraci, Massimo Privitelli, Ava De Santanna, Michael Pagnin, Mikaela Marocchini, Zara Fox, Xavier Calli, Olivia Fragapane, Jesse Dupuy, Lara Cutajar, Miles Hunt, Mia Renzella, Maeve Keogh, Luca Vecchiarelli. SPORT AWARDS Chiara Unger, Jayden Vardaro, Kane Micallef.

CANTEEN PLEASE NOTE NEW CANTEEN PRICE LIST

Thursday 23 March Sue Bracken

Friday 24 March Lisa Lauria Narelle Farrell

Monday 27 March Andrea Garg

Please click HERE for an updated copy of the Canteen Menu. Price increases for 2017 Please direct enquiries to Di Tabone dtabone@ozemail.com.au or 0423 596 221

PARENT ASSOCIATION

EASTER RAFFLE

Tickets and information went home last week about the Easter Raffle which will be drawn at Assembly on 31st March - the last day of term. Please return the tickets, purchased in the name of your child, to their classroom by 30th March.

We are also looking for donations of Easter Eggs for the raffle - see attached for details.

TERM ONE FUNDRAISER – Cadbury Chocolate Drive - Money now overdue!

The annual Cadbury chocolate drive is one of the biggest fundraisers of the year! Chocolates are a $1 each and there are 50 in each box.

Money is now overdue so please send back in as soon as possible.

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE FETE!!!!!!!! Sunday 29th October!

2017 is a school fete year – this is our major fundraiser that we hold every second year!

While October is some months away yet, preparation for a large event has to start early, so look out each week for calls to action.

WANTED:

JARS – 250-300g in size, please leave at the school foyer in place marked.

FRUIT AND VEGETABLES that can be used for jams and relishes by two of our mums who are ready make. Please make contact with Georgie McElligott on 0405 435 770.

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK!!!

Did you know, the St Oliver Plunkett’s Parent Association has a Facebook page! Like us today to keep up to date!

STILL WANTED – Graphic Designer

We are looking for a graphic designer (or more than one) in our community who would be willing to volunteer their time to help with some visuals for Facebook and our events. Get in touch if you would be willing to volunteer your time.

Pre-loved Uniform - on sale, last day of term

If you have donations please leave them in the basket is located in the school office foyer. All donations must be clean and have no rips.

SCHOOL BANKING…..TUESDAY

There are new Term 1 rewards with a Future Savers theme now available, while stocks last! Thank you for supporting the School Banking program and remember. School Banking day is every TUESDAY.

We need new helpers - look out for the note sent home for more details.

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY

Wednesday 15th March – Subway lunch

Friday 31st March – Easter Raffle and Hot Cross Bun morning tea GOT AN IDEA? LET US KNOW

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

EASTER, EASTER, EASTER!

Thank you for all donations received for the Easter Raffle! Your generous support has been overwhelming!!

Please send all Easter eggs to the office by Wednesday 29th March

Mums will be organising them into prizes.

All raffle books need to be back by Thursday 30th March as well. The raffle will be drawn at the assembly on Friday 31st March

One book per child to give each child the opportunity to win a class prize! All children also go into a draw for a basket of chocolate donated from

Cadbury Chocolates

REMEMBER: Thanks to O’Heas Bakery a hot cross bun morning tea will be served in the

staffroom after assembly on Friday. All are welcome

Thank you and Happy Easter to all St Oliver’s Parent Association

PLEASE RETURN UNSOLD CHOCOLATES AND MONEY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

St Oliver’s 2017 Cadbury Chocolate

Drive

This year we are selling Cadbury Chocolates again. This is our largest fundraiser for term 1 so please help the school by selling what you can

and have your money back in on time.

This box contains a variety of 50 Cadbury Chocolates that are to be sold at $1 each

Total of box $50

All Unsold Chocolates and money were due to be returned to school no later than

Wednesday 15th March 2017

For any further queries or if you are able to sell more than 1 box of chocolates please contact Franca James 0413 909 964 or Lara Denes 0421 604 624

Thank you from the Parent Association

St Oliver Plunkett

Our Weekly Recap

On Monday the boys were playing cricket outside. During

Before Care on Tuesday we played basketball. In the

afternoon we played dodge ball outside. We had a girl’s vs.

boy’s competition. On Thursday at After Care boys had a

high jump contest. We also made Indian Naan bread and

also pan cakes and kids loved them. We will make them

again. The Girls made jewelry, bird-cage, colorful weaving

and also cute dollies with the colorful wool.

Next Week fun Activities at OSHC

Easter art and craft activities

Iron me Beads fun

Treasure Hunt

Cooking Activities-Cookies

Musical Freeze

Memory Line Tiggy

Buzz Off

Cricket and Footy game

Holiday Club Fun- Adventureland

Bookings for holiday club are now open! Close to St. Oliver

are programs at Brunswick North P.S. and Essendon

North

P.S. To find out more information about school holiday fun

activities, Incursion/Excursion please visit our website and

book your child a place.

www.campaustralia.com.au/holidayfun.