NEWSLETTER Tuesday March 22, 2016

St Oliver Plunkett Primary School

Landells Rd, Pascoe Vale, 3044 93545411

www.sopascoevale.catholic.edu.au

LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT

DIARY DATESFebruary

MARCH

23 Whole School Confirmation Celebration 11.45am 24 Holy Thursday Easter Assembly & Morning tea at 9am Term 1 ends at 1.30pm APRIL

11 Term 2 begins Please mark the two school closure dates in your diary for next term MAY

13 School Closure Day Staff PD - Mathematics JUNE

10 School Closure Day Staff PD - First Aid

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 Congratulations to our Year Six children who celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation last Friday evening. Bishop Terry Curtin, together with Father Paul celebrated the mass and the children were a credit to their families and to our school. Thank you to Trish Segrave, our Religious Education Leader and to our Senior teachers Cecilia Garden, Anne De Cata, Robert McKenzie, Lisa Michielin, and Melissa Mercuri for all of their work in preparing the children.

Please note that our final Assembly for the Term will take place on Thursday morning at 9.00 a.m. not Wednesday. At the Assembly the children from our junior classes will present the events of Holy Week from Palm Sunday through to Good Friday. The Parent Association organised Easter Raffles will also be drawn. Following the Assembly the Parent Association invite parents to share a cup of coffee and a hot cross bun in the staffroom. As we end our first term I’d like to thank all of the staff for their continued professionalism and their commitment to the children in their care. To every child and member of staff I hope you have a well deserved rest and I hope all parents have the opportunity to spend additional time with your families over the Easter break. Next term I will be taking leave for several weeks. I have the opportunity to join with a group of catholic principals following the journey of St Paul through Greece and Turkey followed by a period of travel with my wife through Italy and France. In my absence Libby Sheedy will be acting Principal supported by our Senior Leadership Team. Please note the two school closure dates for next term in the diary dates. A reminder that school concludes at 1.30 p.m. this Thursday and resumes on Monday 11th April. Alan Sweeney Principal

LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT

HALL UPDATE

Over a number of years the school has applied to the Catholic Education Office seeking financial assistance to either refurbish or construct a new school hall facility. Despite our best efforts our Capital Grant Applications have been unsuccessful! Last year the local State Member of Parliament, Lizzie Blandthorne, contacted the school and she encouraged us to apply for a grant under a new release of Victorian Government Capital Funding. In third term we applied for a grant that together with a proposed school loan would allow us to proceed with the demolition of the portable classrooms and the majority of the current east/west facing hall. Construction of a new north/south facing hall would then follow. The new hall building would extend from near Landells Road to the west end of the school property.

We were advised last week that we will know if we are successful in obtaining a State Government grant in the new few weeks.

EDUCATION IN FAITH

PROJECT COMPASSION

Thank you to all the families who supported Project Compassion. Could any outstanding Project Compassion boxes be returned as soon as possible.

EASTER PARALITURGY

On Thursday 24 March at 9.00 a.m. morning assembly, the junior children will present a prayerful re-enactment of the Stations of the Cross. Parents and family members are very welcome to attend.

CONFIRMATION

Congratulations to all the grade six students who received the Sacrament of Confirmation last Friday. Bishop Terry Curtin was delighted with how well the children were prepared and the reverence they displayed in the church. On WEDNESDAY 23 MARCH at 11:45 there will be a whole school paraliturgy led by the grade six students. The children will be presented with their certificates and are asked to bring their stoles to school for the celebration. Parents are most welcome to attend the celebration. Thank you to Kim King for the amazing work she put into making the Confirmation banner that looked fantastic.

Trish Segrave Religious Education leader

ST OLIVER’S WELCOMES YOU TO HOLY WEEK 2016

Holy Thursday [no morning Mass] March 24 7 pm Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper followed by Adoration at the Altar of Repose until 10.30 pm. Good Friday [no Mass] March 25 10.30 am Ecumenical Way of the Cross starting in St Oliver's church 3 pm Solemn celebration of the Lord’s Passion. Holy Saturday [no morning Mass or Confessions] March 26 7.30 pm Easter Vigil and Mass of the Resurrection Easter Sunday March 27 8.45 am Easter Mass 10.30 am Easter Mass Easter Monday Mass at 10 am Easter Tuesday [no Mass] Easter Wednesday – Easter Friday Mass at 10 am

LEARNING AND TEACHING

Preps The firefighters revisited the preps on Monday to discuss with the children their safe meeting places around the home in case of an emergency. The Children were also given a tour of the fire engine and some equipment used by the fire fighters. Our favourite was having a turn of the fire hose.

Juniors Last Thursday the junior classes participated in a Billy Cart Incursion. This Day was part of the Inquiry unit T.E.A.M.-Together Everyone Achieves More which focused on developing the students personal and social skills by encouraging them to participate, interact and work cooperatively with others. The students worked together in small groups to design and build their billy carts and thoroughly enjoyed giving their billy carts a test run. The interaction and support between the students ensured that the day was a valuable learning experience for all and a great success.

Middles Last week Lizzie Blandthorne, the State Member of Parliament for Pascoe Vale and Liam visited the middles and spoke about the laws in Australia. The middles asked Lizzie many questions about Laws. We really enjoyed Lizzie and Liam coming to tell us some information about the laws in our country. Reflection written by Nicola & Estelle

It’s been a short but very productive and busy term. The Preps have had a sensational beginning to their school life. Congratulations to all prep children and their teachers. There has been a buzz of activity throughout the school this term. We have had guest speakers and incursions supporting the children’s investigations, senior camp, confirmation and of course interschool sports which have seen all students very engaged. We look forward to another wonderful term and wish everyone a very happy Easter and enjoyable break. Liz Finlayson Learning and Teaching Leader

WELLBEING

SCHOOL HOLIDAY IDEAS School holidays are a great chance to explore what we have on our doorstep. Picnics, bike rides, movies are a fun way to spend quality time with our children. The link www.thatsmelbourne.com.au has some other great ideas that might get the ball rolling to plan your holidays. Many sporting clinics for kids are also held throughout holiday time. One that I am aware of is the Brazilian Soccer Schools Easter camp at Coburg North. Open to 5 -12 year olds. Call 0438 200 065 for further information or go to www.bssmelbourne.com TRANSITION Year 7 2017 Pascoe Vale Girls College invites prospective students and their parents to attend one of their information sessions at the College. Sessions are as follows

Tuesday April 19 – 9.15am

Wednesday April 20 – 11.15am

Thursday April 21 – 7pm Tours will follow each session. Bookings are essential. They can be made via the website www.pvgc.vic.edu.au or by calling the College on 9306 2544 to reserve a place. Please be advised that packs for enrolment at government secondary schools will be distributed early term 2 to all year six families. Libby Sheedy Deputy Principal/Wellbeing Leader

COMMUNITY - FOOTY TIPPING

St Olivers Footy Comp

Just a reminder that round one begins this Thursday 24th March with Richmond v

Carlton. 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, 3rd and a wooden spoon prize.

Happy tipping!!

Shelley Hardingham School Community Leader

GENERAL NEWS

SCHOOL FEES ACCOUNT School fee accounts were mailed last week and payment is due 22 April 2016. 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!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS STUDENT AWARDS Timothy McKeon, Leila Pizzo, Chloe Druda, Carlos Sada, Joshua Acosta-Federsen, Thomas Worland, Roman Marocchini, Sofia Munoz Mendez, Eloise Weston, Joshua Raffaele, Peter Dimogiannis, Tahlia Munafo, Olivia Hatch, Jordan Vella, Joshua De Marco, Kiara Schipano, Michael Boato, Rosie Zuccarelli, Luca Scalogna, Oliver Forbes, Luca Vecchairelli, Clara Faraci, Jaida Schipano, Siena Izzard, Sarah Lazzaro, Jett Ryder, Alec Kafritsas, Jordyn Polimene, Dean Peppas, Cristina Vigiano LOST PROPERTY

Please take the opportunity to check lost property as it will be discarded on Thursday.

CANTEEN

Thursday

Friday

Monday

Please click HERE for a copy of the Canteen Menu

Please direct enquiries to Loretta Conboy on 0401363360

PARENT ASSOCIATION

CLICK HERE FOR THE CURRENT PARENT ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER SCHOOL BANKING…..TUESDAY The reward system for 2016 includes

Flying snake Tail & Wildlife Writer Set (term 1)

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 A big thank-you to all parents who have returned their Cadbury chocolate money to date. It would be appreciated if all money could be retuned ASAP. If you need more time or can sell another box over the holidays, please contact Franca on 0413 909 964. EASTER RAFFLE Tickets for the Easter Raffle are due back tomorrow, Wednesday 23 March, at the latest. We are also looking for final donations of eggs. See attached flyer for full details. EASTER MORNING TEA Following assembly on Thursday, the Parent Association invites you to join us for tea and a hot cross bun in the Staff Room. Thank you to O’Heas Bakery for their generous hot cross bun donation. PRELOVED UNIFORM PROGRAM A donation basket is located in the school office foyer. All donations must be clean and have no rips. The second hand uniforms will be available for purchase at our assembly on Thursday. UPCOMING EVENTS

March 24th – Easter Raffle

March 24th – Hot Cross Bun Morning Tea

April 13th – Parents Association meeting

May 14th – Bogan Bingo Night!

SALE SALE SALE Through our St Olivers Business Directory we have one of our advertisers offering our families massive reductions in store. Visit L'Amour Events Boutique 133 Puckle St Moonee Ponds for an impressive range confirmation/communion wear, christenings, weddings and much more. Trading hours are limited: Mon-Tues 12 - 5 Wed 10 - 3 Thurs closed Fri 10 - 5 Sat 10 - 3

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 23rd March

Mums will be organising them into prizes.

All raffle books need to be back by Thursday as well. The raffle will be drawn at the assembly on Thursday 24th 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 Thursday. All are welcome

Thank you and Happy Easter to all

St Oliver’s Parent Association

www.pascoevalesc.org.au

Join Pascoe Vale Auskick in 2016

First Session

on Saturday 16 April 2016

9.00 am – 10.30 am Hallam Reserve Cnr Landells &

Boundary Roads Register & pay on-line at www.aflauskick.com.au

Pascoe Vale Auskick 2016

Saturday 16 April Session 1 Hallam Reserve 9.00 am – 10.30 am

Saturday 23 April Anzac Day Weekend No Auskick

Saturday 30 April Session 2 Hallam Reserve 9.00 am – 10.00 am

Saturday 7 May Session 3 Hallam Reserve 9.00 am – 10.00 am

Saturday 14 May Session 4 Hallam Reserve 9.00 am – 10.00 am

Saturday 21 May Session 5 Hallam Reserve 9.00 am – 10.00 am

Saturday 28 May Session 6 Hallam Reserve 9.00 am – 10.00 am

Saturday 4 June Queen’s Birthday Weekend No Auskick

Hallam Reserve 9.00 am – 10.00 am

Saturday 11 June Session 7 Hallam Reserve 9.00 am – 10.00 am

Saturday 18 June Session 8 Hallam Reserve 9.00 am – 10.00 am

Saturday 25 June School Holidays No Auskick

Saturday 2 July School Holidays No Auskick

Saturday 9 July Session 9 Hallam Reserve 9.00 am – 10.00 am

Saturday 16 July Session 10 Hallam Reserve 9.00 am – 10.00 am

Saturday 23 July Session 11 Hallam Reserve 9.00 am – 10.00 am

Saturday 30 July Session 12 Hallam Reserve 9.00 am – 10.00 am

Saturday 6 August Session 13 Hallam Reserve 9.00 am – 10.00 am

Saturday 13 August Presentation Day Raeburn Reserve 10.00 am – 12.00 noon

All Auskick sessions will be held at Hallam Reserve, Cnr Landells Rd and

Boundary Rd, Pascoe Vale. For more information contact Andrew Lovrek on

0411 456 745 or visit www.aflauskick.com.au

St Oliver Plunkett

This week’s fun at OSHC

This week the kids had fun with some craft activities. They

made beautiful dress ups with a variety of designs for paper

people which we have displayed in the OSHC room.

A Lego creation

This week, some Junior and Middles did an excellent job

making a Lego creation.

We built a house where we want to live when we get older. It

has nine stories with a swimming pool, helicopter pad, stairs

to the diving board, and a satellite radio on the roof. The

bottom room is Billy and Patrick’s, then Nick and Cameron’s

room, then Oliver and Miles and Joshua’s room. All of them

have TV, video games, and beds. Mariam put a picture of it in

our Reflection Journal.

- Luke, Miles, Josh, Patrick, Billy, Nicholas, Ben and Cam.

Have fun on the holidays!

Many thanks to all the school staff and all the families

for supporting us during the whole term. Mariam, Zilla,

and the rest of the OSHC team would like to wish everyone

happy holidays and remember if your kids are keen for more

fun and games, you can book them into one of our nearby

Camp Australia Holiday Clubs.