TERM 4

WEEK 6

9th NOVEMBER

2016

FRIDAY 11th NOV

MASS 9am

Year 2

SORRY SERVICE

Grade 1J

Remembrance Day Service

11am followed by Assembly

Year 4

FRIDAY 18th NOV

NO MASS

YR 3 Level Reconciliation

SORRY

SERVICE

Grade 1H

ASSEMBLY 2.30pm

Year 5

Dear Parents,

What a wonderful experience it was for everyone at the school on Friday to have over 350 Grandparents join us for the morning. The children were very excited to have their Grandparents visit and enjoyed the opportunity to participate in a liturgy together and then complete classroom activities. Thanks to all of the staff for the effort they put into making the day such a success, all families who donated food for the morning tea and the parents who assisted with the set-up and clean-up after the liturgy. A special thanks to Kathryn Pepper who coordinated the whole day.

This week we have had the pleasure of our 2017 Foundation students joining us as they commence their transition days. It was great to see the excitement on their faces as they entered the classrooms for the first time. They will continue to join us over the next few weeks. We look forward to having them as full time members of the Trinity community next year.

Last night we held out 2017 Year 5 Phillip Island Adventure Resort and Year 6 Canberra Camp Information Meetings as they are early in the New Year. Thanks to the teachers for their organisation and preparation of the camps. The Year Four Sovereign Hill Camp Information Meeting will be held in first term next year.

Today students and staff participated in a practice evacuation drill from their new learning areas as part of our Emergency Management and Student Safety Plan. Everyone in our school community, at the time of the evacuation, assembled quickly and efficiently on the car park within 6 minutes from the time the evacuation bell was rung. Our students and staff are to be commended on their efforts.

On Monday the students will participate in a St Johns Ambulance First Aid for student’s incursion. Thanks to St John’s for their facilitation and Kathryn Pepper for her organisation. On Tuesday the Year Four students will enjoy a visit from author Michael Wagner.

Next Friday evening is our student Disco run by the Parents and Friends Committee. Thanks to the P & F for putting on this event for the children to enjoy. Details are within this newsletter.

Regards,

Simon Dell'Oro

Principal

TRINITY CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL

NEWSLETTER

PRINCIPAL — Mr Simon Dell’Oro

103-129 Oakgrove Drive, Narre Warren South 3805

Email: info@trinitynarre.catholic.edu.au

Phone: 03 9704 1970 Web: www.trinitynarre.catholic.edu.au Fax: 03 9704 1780

Trinity Catholic Primary School is committed to providing an education that develops the whole person.

We believe that the social, emotional, moral, spiritual and physical wellbeing of our students

is pivotal to student health, safety, learning and success.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS

IMPORTANT DATES FOR TERM 4

Remembrance Day Service Friday 11th November @ 11am

End of Year Mass

Thursday 15th December @ 11am

Christmas Play/ Carols Friday 16th December @ 1:45pm

Each event will be held in the school hall

SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM FIRST COMMUNION CELEBRATIONS

Sunday 20th November @ 11am This celebration will be held in the chapel at St Francis Xavier Secondary School, Berwick Campus.

PARISH EVENT OLHC Parish Christmas Carols

Sat 10th December @ 7:30pm on the Don Bosco Oval

REMEMBRANCE DAY Friday 11th November

Each year on this day Australians observe one minute’s silence in remembrance of those who have died or suffered in all wars and armed conflicts. At 11 am on 11th November 1918 the guns of the Western Front fell silent after more than four years’ of continuous warfare. After suffering a number of defeats and heavy losses, the German forces agreed to an armistice (a truce) with the Allied troops and this signalled the end of WWI. The treaty was signed at 5am on 11 November 1918, but did not officially come into effect until six hours later at 11am. For this reason, Remembrance Day was originally called Armistice Day. In Australia, it was renamed in 1997. The name change broadened the meaning of the day, widening the focus from World War I, to a day which commemorates those who served in any war or conflict. Remembrance Day Traditions A red poppy The Flanders poppy was one of the first plants to grow on the battlefields of France and Belgium. In nineteenth century English poetry, poppies often symbolised sleep or oblivion. After WWI, silk poppies were sold on Armistice Day with proceeds going to a charity for French children and to the Returned Soldiers League (RSL). A sprig of rosemary Many people wear a sprig of rosemary on Remembrance Day and on ANZAC Day. Since ancient times this aromatic herb has been recognised as a sign of remembrance and loyalty. For Australians, rosemary is even more significant as this plant grows wild on the Gallipoli peninsula, serving as another reminder of the ANZAC troops who lost their lives there. A flag at half-mast and Minute Silence On Remembrance Day, flags are flown at half-mast from 10.30am to 11.03am as a sign of mourning and respect. It is said that this tradition stems from sailing ships that lowered their sails at sea to honour an important person or mark a death. A minute Silence is also observed at 11am and the Last Post is played and the Ode is recited.

Kathryn Pepper – Religious Education Leader / Student Support

God of Peace, Jesus your Son shows us the way to true and lasting peace. As we honour the lives of those lost through war, help us to live as peacemakers and seek love and unity for the sake of your kingdom. We make

our prayer in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Please join us at 11am on Friday for

our special Remembrance Day service

Items in bold type will be school closure days or extremely important dates.

SCHOOL CALENDAR blue will indicate new items added to the Calendar that week.

NOVEMBER 2016

DECEMBER 2016

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

7 Prep 2017 Orientation 9—10am 11.30-12.30 2—3pm NO SCHOOL FOR PREP STUDENTS

8

2017 Camp Meeting 7pm Grade 6 7.45 Grade 5

9 10

11 11am Remembrance Day Service

12 13

14 St John’s First Aid for students

15 Prep 2017 Orientation 9—10.30am

16 17 18 School Disco

19

20 11am First Eucharist

21

7pm P&F AGM

22 23 Prep 2017 Orientation 9—10.30am

24 TOM Night

7pm Board AGM

25 26 27

28 29 30 Swim Safety Program Years 1 and 2

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

1 Grade 5 incursion

2 St Francis Xavier 2017 Orientation

3 4

5 6 Yr 4 Excursion

7 Swim Safety Program Foundation students

8 Year 6 Graduation Night - Mass 6pm Dinner 7.30

9 10 Parish Carols

11

12 13 Senior Incursion

14 Reports home to families

15 Whole School Mass 11am

16 Christmas Play 1.45pm Term 4 ends for Students 3.15pm

17 18

19 20 21 22 23 24 25

26 27 28 29 30 31

SPORTS NEWS

TRINITY HOOP TIME TEAM SLAM DUNKS REGIONAL FINALS Trinity’s Year 4 Future Stars Hoop Time Team blitzed the competition when they played in the Regional Finals at Dandenong Basketball Stadium on Thursday, October 27th. The team won all their games convincingly and fought out a close Grand Final to win by just two points. The team has qualified to play in the State Grand Final Day on Thursday, November 24th. Their success has placed them in the top 32 teams in the state. This is an amazing achievement and the first time in six years since Trinity has played at State level.

Congratulations to all team members who have been committed to training and proudly represented Trinity. Their determination, behaviour and sportsmanship has been outstanding –

Matilda Argoon, Natalya Coomber, Emelia Ingles, Cameron Nicolas, Seth Sleep, Joshua Plesa, Corey Antoinette, Ryan Woolf, Dawson Tifere, Henry Johnson.

We wish you well in your training and competing in the State Finals.

Special thanks to Maxine Green and Nikki Sleep for scoring and supervising and to all other parents and family members who cheered on the team.

SENIOR HOOP TIME REGIONAL FINALS Congratulations to Trinity’s “All Star” team for competing in the Regional Finals at Dandenong on Monday, October 17th. While all the students of Trinity enjoyed a Student Free Day the “All Star” team enthusiastically and proudly represented our school in what was to be a very high level of competition with many opposition teams being made up of A Grade and Representative level basketballers. Even though we didn’t qualify for finals the team should be proud of their persistence, team work and fair play.

Well Done to-

Jordan Jayawadena, Braedon Lo Surdo, Andrew Micallef, Emily Moore, William Moore, Lucas Smith, Shelby Williams, Lachlan Vogrig.

Special thanks to Celeste Vogrig for coaching and to Darren Smith, Rena Lo Surdo and Melissa Moore for their help on the day and to the many parents who supported the team.

Catrina Charman Physical Education Teacher/Sports Coordinator

UNIFORM REMINDER Please remind your child that they must wear their hat if they wish to play outside. If they do not have it they must stay in the quiet area.

A full list of the uniform for all students is available on our website at www.trinitynarre.catholic.edu.au

Book club ORDERS Are due on WEDNESDAY 30th NOVEMBER

Please make sure you put your child’s name on the top of the order form, it makes it very difficult when the order comes to know who has an order if the name is not on it.

2016 SCHOOL FEES

TERM 4 STATEMENTS HAVE BEEN SENT OUT

Dear Parents

Accounts for Term 4 fees of $425.00 have been sent home and are to be finalised by Friday 11th November 2016. If you have not received your Statement please contact the Office.

Families that are leaving Trinity at the end of 2016 accounts must be finalised. All unpaid accounts will be forwarded to the Catholic Education Office, Diocese of Sale.

If you are having difficulties please contact the office.

Payments can be made by Cash, BPay, Cheque and EFTPOS. Payments can be made in instalments. Direct Debit is available and forms are available from the office.

CANTEEN NEWS

Choc chip cookies are still out of stock but I am hoping I get a delivery next Wednesday. Keep watching the newsletter for updates!

REMEMBRANCE DAY FRIDAY 11th NOVEMBER

To commemorate Remembrance Day there will be a short service at 11am in the Hall which everyone is most welcome to attend.

To support the RSL, Trinity has a variety of poppies and wristbands now available for purchase at the office. The SRC will also be visiting each class before recess and lunch for children to purchase these items if they wish.

OLHC Parish Church Christmas Carols

Saturday 10th December – 7:30pm Dear Parents /Carers On Saturday 10th December, the OLHC Parish will be holding their annual Christmas Carols at Don Bosco Primary School. Each year the students at Trinity have joined in the festivities by singing two Christmas carols. If your child would like to be a part of this special night could you please fill in the expression of interest form below and return to the school office by Monday 21st November. Kind regards Kathryn Pepper Religious Education / Student Support

________________________________________________________________

OLHC Parish Church Christmas Carols Permission Form 7:30pm, Saturday 10th December 2016

I ___________________________________________give permission for my child/ren

_____________________________________________ in Year _____________

_____________________________________________ in Year _____________

_____________________________________________ in Year _____________

_____________________________________________ in Year ______________

to participate in the OLHC Parish Christmas Carols on Saturday 10th December 2016.

Signed: _____________________________________ Date: _______________

ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL In the case of illness a phone call in the morning on the day they are absent.

If you are going on holidays or your child will be away for an extended period you must advise in writing BEFORE you leave.

Thank you.

CHILD SAFE STANDARDS WORKING WITH CHILDREN

Trinity has zero tolerance towards child abuse and is therefore committed to complying with the Victorian Child Safe Standards and Ministerial Order 870. All parents/Guardians wishing to help in the classroom, canteen or attend excursions MUST have completed the PARENT HELPER WORKSHOP and hold a current WORKING WITH CHILDREN CARD.

Further details are available from the school office. All parent/guardian helpers must sign in at the office before proceeding to the classrooms. Your current Working with Children card must be displayed at all times when working in the classrooms and attending excursions.

A reminder to all Parents/Carers, supervision by School Staff begins at 8.30am before school and after school only at the drop

off area until 3.30pm.

Please observe and supervise your children, as they play on the equipment.

Thank you for your co-operation

TRINITY CAR PARK ETIQUETTE For greater safety and visibility, we are requesting that all

drivers reverse park into the marked bays.

Thank you all who use the pedestrian crossing area. You are demonstrating to your children correct road safety practices. Once children cross the pedestrian crossing into the parking area, they, for their safety, need to be placed into vehicles promptly. The car park is NOT a meeting area.

The lane around the edge of the car park (closest to the oval) are for vehicles waiting to pick children up from the Pick-up Zone ONLY.

The two parking bays closest to the office path are the PICK-UP ZONES. These are NO STANDING zones. I f your children are not ready to get into your car as you pull up to the pick-up zone, you must continue on and rejoin the end of the pick-up queue.

There is NO RIGHT TURN when exiting the car park. All vehicles must turn left for the safety of others and to maintain traffic flow.

THE GATES CLOSE AT 9.00am AND RE-OPEN AT 3.00pm. Occasionally they might re-open slightly later due to school activities.

Thank you for your patience and consideration of others.

SCHOOL BOARD

board@trinitynarre.catholic. edu.au

Ex-officio:

Fr. Brendan Hogan

Principal

Simon Dell’Oro

School Representative:

Maria Scarton

Georgegina Nettleingham

Parish Representative:

Denise Ryan

Pastoral Coordinator:

Sister Joy

Chairperson: Scott McLardie

Secretary: Lisa Ferracane

P & F Rep: Lisa Ferracane

Parent Representatives:

Tania Johnson

Michael Locandro

Claudia Sajeba

Lisa Fabien

OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS PARISH

496 Princes Hwy

Narre Warren 3805.

Phone-9704 7935

Fax – 9704 7023

Parish Priest Fr. Brendan Hogan

Assistant Priest

Fr. James Fernandez

Permanent Deacon Rev Peter Stringfellow

Pastoral Associates Conny James

Sacrament Co-ordinator Emily D’Sylva

Mass Times Saturday- 6.00pm

Sunday– 8.00am, 9.15am 11.00am & 6.00pm

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Monday 12noon – 3.30pm

Tues-Friday 9.00 - 3.30pm

Happy Birthday to the following children who will celebrate their birthday next week.

14th NOVEMBER Holly, Agam and Archita

15th NOVEMBER Bentley

16th NOVEMBER Riley

17th NOVEMBER Joshua and Elmer

18th NOVEMBER Ava and Rihanna

20th NOVEMBER Aaron

CANTEEN ROSTER TUESDAY — PREP and JUNIOR

THURSDAY — MIDDLE and SENIOR

+ 8.45—10.30approx # 11.45—1.30approx

THURSDAY 10th NOV TUESDAY 15th NOV THURSDAY 17th NOV

+ Kathy Harman + Rebekah Lee + Gus Powell

# Astrid Buissink # Linda Vozzo # Kerryn Cerchiaro

TUESDAY 22nd NOV THURSDAY 24th NOV TUESDAY 29th NOV

+ Annie Lacey + Help Needed + Carolyn Burge

# Lisa Cini # Sherie O’Meara # Tania Kozaric

PASTORAL CARE NEWSLETTER 9th NOVEMBER 2016

It was lovely to see many of the new Preps for 2017 at school on Monday for their first orientation session. It’s a bit like being a grandparent when you

see your playgroup people making this important step in their little lives!

WE PRAY FOR: Mrs Taylor’s Father ( Kristine 4S) whose Father died overseas. We also remember those of our Family and Friends who have died during this month of November.

We also pray for those who are having treatment or tests of any kind; those women who are expecting babies; the VCE students doing exams; the many refugees who are waiting for a place to call “home”; the builders who are working on the school renovations.

HEAT BAGS: Someone asked me for 2 heat bags …I have them for you whoever you are!

MELBOURNE’S CHILD: The November edition is available on the table inside the Readman Building door. There are a number of activities mentioned towards the back of this edition and MANY OF THEM ARE FREE!

CHILDREN’S FREE ACTIVITY The City of Casey has a free children ’s activity entitled “Trash Puppets” to be held at the Education Room at the Wilson Botanical Park the Saturday 12th November from 10am until 12 noon. Bookings are essential on 97975818.

THANK YOU to those Families who continue to send in good, clean uniform pieces for re-sale. They are very much appreciated by other Families.

GIRLS’ HAIR TIES AND HEADBANDS in the school colours are also available from me. Thank you to Mrs De Marchi who makes these for you.

THANK YOU to the Grandmother who sent in the beautiful used cards. I now have enough.

REMEMBRANCE DAY The follow ing was used today by the Year 0ne teachers for Staff Prayer:

I do not know your name, nor in which battle you died.

I do not know your home, nor the tears that were cried.

I do not know where you rest, nor the promises broken.

I do not know your uniform, or your fears which lie unspoken.

But I know your spirit exists –that your courage is admired.

And your sacrifice is honoured by each person it inspired.

And I offer you from my heart ’ thank you’, to guardians unknown, for offering yourselves for us that we may keep freedom at home.

LEST WE FORGET

We also remember those who returned from all wars and the agonies they continue to suffer.

A WORD FROM POPE FRANCIS: I would ask you, as families, to be especially mindful of our call to be missionary disciples of Jesus. This means being ready to go beyond your homes and to care for our brothers and sisters who are most in need. This mission of being in the heart of people is not just a part of my life or a badge I can take off; it is not an extra or just another moment in life. Instead, it is something I cannot uproot from my being without destroying my very self. (A Year with Pope Francis on the Family” pp.335-336)

Next P & F Meeting:

21st Nov —7pm Staffroom

18th Nov — Student Disco

TRINITY PARENTS & FRIENDS

NEWSLETTER

Committee Members General Naomi Sanchez

President Kerryn Cerchiaro Anna Mangano

Vice President Chantal Fischer Carolyn Burge

Secretary Lisa Ferracane Natasha Ferreras

Asst Secretary Claudia Sajeba Melissa Yong

Treasurer Michelle Hofman Jessica McLardie

Asst Treasurer Marlene Johnson

Board Rep Lisa Ferracane Anastasia Barker

General Joanne Knezevic Sr Joy

Tania Johnson Nadia Abdel-Hamid

Hello everyone,

Student Disco

The Student Disco will be held on Friday 18th November 2016. Theme for this year is

“Crazy Hair”. FORMS ARE DUE BACK BY THIS FRIDAY 11th NOVEMBER.

P&F AGM Meeting

The Parents & Friends Committee AGM Meeting is on Monday 21st November at 7pm in the staff room. Everyone is welcome to attend. Nomination forms and details of each committee position are available at the school office. Positions up for nomination are: Vice President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer and General Committee Member.

Whether you are an existing family or new to Trinity, I hope that you consider joining the P&F Committee, it is a great way to meet new people. We not only have main roles on the committee, but general supporting roles also. If you are interested and can offer your time, but cannot help out during the day, we do have ways for you to help out from home.

If you have any questions or queries, please feel free to contact our President, Kerryn Cerchiaro on 0408 364 909.

Christmas Raffle

We are looking for donations for our Christmas raffle, to be drawn at the end of term. If you have any new items you would like to donate for our Christmas raffle, or know of any companies who may like to donate please let Jo Knezevic know, or leave them at the office. Thank you.

Next P&F/AGM Meeting: Monday 21st November 2016 at 7pm in the Staffroom.

From your P&F Committee

TRINITY PARENTS & FRIENDS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Monday 21st November 2016 at 7pm

NOMINATION FORM

Did you enjoy the events this year: Prep welcome night, Mother’s/ Father’s day stalls, Blingo, BBQs and raffles!! Trinity requires volunteers to become involved in the P&F Committee to continue to bring the school community together and raise funds for our school facilities for the benefit of our children’s education. If you would like to become more involved and meet new people from the school community whilst helping out Trinity then please consider joining the P&F Committee. In order to have a Parents and Friends Committee the following positions need to be filled. President, Vice President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, School Board Representative and General Committee. If you would like to see a 'job description' for any of these roles please either contact Kerryn 0408364909 or the ladies in the office. If you wish to nominate for a position please fill in this form and return it to the Office. Nominee (Full Name): Contact No: Eldest Child Class: Nominated Position: The P&F Committee meet the first Monday evening of the month (excluding school holidays) in the school’s Staffroom at 7pm. If you are unable to attend the meetings but would like to help out at various events throughout the year please still fill in this form.

Crazy Hair Disco - RSVP BY FRIDAY 11th NOVEMBER

Child’s Name ________________________________________Class __________

Child’s Name ________________________________________Class __________

Child’s Name ________________________________________Class __________

Child’s Name ________________________________________Class __________

PARISH FUNDRAISING EVENT OLHC NEW YEARS EVE PARTY 2016 - After a 3 year absence, we are once again looking to have a gathering of parishioners and friends to help bring in 2017 in a true OLHC fashion keeping with the theme "Many Cultures, One Parish!" We would love to have your company on 31st December to socialise and join us in the celebrations. Please keep the date free. Raffles and prizes with a live band and DJ to keep us entertained through the evening. Tickets and further details to follow very soon. The parish is also looking for volunteers to help run this event, prior to and on the night of the function. If you can help, please contact either the parish office on 97047935, or call Gillian on 0413011879.

SIGNS OF MERCY – PEOPLE of FAITH Concert -Reflection Featuring Peter Kearney on November 27th 12.45pm .With a sausage sizzle at 12 o’clock (after 11am Mass) At DON BOSCO SCHOOL HALL . COME AND JOIN IN A BEAUTIFUL CONCERT TO REFLECT ON - THE YEAR OF MERCY - THAT HAS BEEN SUCH A BIG PART OF 2016 AND TO CELEBRATE THE BEGINNING OF ADVENT. The concert will go for 75 minutes and will be enjoyed by adults and older children. There will be a gold coin charge for entry. The sausage sizzle will precede the concert, starting right after the finish of 11am Mass. Sausages at $2 each with a free drink. Parishioners are encouraged to come along with their families and friends to share in this truly lovely concert and make it a great way to farewell the Year of Mercy, taking home some true inspiration from all the wonderful ballads they will hear.

SPECIAL HOLY MASS BY FR. STANLEY PIERIS OF SRI LANKA - Fr. Stanley Pieris will celebrate a healing mass on Sunday 13 November at 2pm at St. Michael’s Church, 125 High Street, Berwick. All are welcome!

OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS PARISH Diocese of Sale

Ph: (03) 9704 7935 Fax: (03) 9704 7023 Email: olhc@olhc.org.au web: www.olhc.org.au

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