St Thomas’ Primary SchoolSt Thomas’ Primary School NEWSLETTERNEWSLETTER
8 Warden Street CLAREMONT WA 6010 Telephone: 9286 9500 Email: [email protected] Website: www.stthomas.wa.edu.au
09 September 2014—Term 3—Week 8
Dear Parents My ninety one year old mother in law has a fridge magnet which says, "I love housework. I could look at all day!" For the forty years I have known her she has embraced life with great gusto and housework less so. It is perhaps the secret to her long life. I find technology to be like this. I can look at it with great fascination and wonderment but unless it's my IPhone I soon lose interest. Children on the other hand are completely entranced by technology and happily embrace it and use it, especially here at St Thomas' I am pleased to say. There seems to be no age limit to when children start embracing these new technologies. A favourite pastime of mine is to sit with my 15 month old granddaughter, Layla, and watch her play with my IPhone. By observing others she knows how to press buttons and slide screens. She squeals excitedly when trawling through my photos and lights up when an adult rings my phone whilst she is playing with it. Instinctively she puts it to her ear and starts to chat. At the minute the only problem I have with her and my phone is trying to get it off her before she becomes a complete cranky
pants! All of us can relate stories about the problems with technology and it's usage. My favourite is the one about my colleague who ranted in an email to a fellow colleague and then pressed Reply All which immediately sent his rant to everyone including the colleague he was ranting about! An adult choice which resulted in an adult consequence. Unfortunately our children also make choices with technology which results in unintended adult consequences and often involvement. I am referring to cyber safety. Although we use technologies all day professionally it does not necessarily follow that we are aware of the cyber issues which confront our children today. On September 25 at 6.30 p.m. a parent session will be conducted here which promises to be a valuable session to assist parents with strategies to support the sorts of cyber issues our children are facing today. Please book your seat by emailing Lila Gibbs. Let's hope there are not too many empty seats at this very critical parent session.
God Bless
Kim Baker Principal
Lord, I am so often overtaken by machines, trapped by technology. My older skills are dying; I telephone instead of writing letters. I put on the CD instead of opening the lid of the piano. I drive to the shops in a sealed box well out of reach of my neighbours and sometimes I feel controlled by what I should be controlling. Help me to find my life again , enhanced and not eroded by these technical aids. Help me to take control , at least in my heart and put them in their place . I do know that it is really a useful , impressive place; a place worthy of products of the highest human ingenuity. But I know too that it is a place where they are subordinate to human needs and human cares. Help me, Lord, to rejoice at the machines and to be hopeful about the future benefits they can bring. May technology serve us Lord, so that we may better serve one another, and you. Amen Jeff Astley
DATES TO
REMEMBER
WEDNESDAY 17
SEPTEMBER
Year 6 Incursion
THURSDAY 18
SEPTEMBER
Interschool Debating
Night 6.30pm
FRIDAY 19
SEPTEMBER
Year 2 Assembly
MONDAY 22
SEPTEMBER
Interschool Athletics
Carnival
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CANTEEN ROSTER
MONDAY 22 SEPTEMBER
Felicity Johnston & Paula
Bellinghausen
Notice of Withdrawal
Please remember that one term’s notice in writing must be given to the Principal
before the withdrawal of a student from the school. Failure to give such notice
will render parents or guardians liable for one term’s tuition fees. If your child
is not returning in 2015 please inform us on or before FRIDAY 26
SEPTEMBER.
We thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Pre Primary
Lucille O'Sullivan Ruby Bogoias Lara Hannaford Hugo Gallin-Haynes Austin Trend
Year One
Sophia O'Sullivan Annabel Hurst Spencer Martin Charlie Williams
Year Two Joshua Cribb Saxon Davidson Keeley Clutton Kate Shirley
Year Three Isaac Bourne Eliza Johnston Thaddeus Watt Charlie Billingham
Year Four
Abbey Mattingley Jemima Graham Emily McAuliffe Ella Hogan
Year Five
Brianna Roberts Charlotte Preston Lachlan Baron-Hay Joel Khoo
Year Six Andrew Miller Madison Lucas Shane Lawrence Ella MacQuillan
AWARD WINNERSAWARD WINNERS
It is our pleasure to announce that our school disco will be on Friday 24 October (Week 2 of Term 4). PP - Year 3 will run from 5.30 - 7.00pm. Year 4 - Year 6 will run from 7.15 - 8.45pm. Tickets will be $3 per child which covers the cost of the DJ, a hot dog and a juice box. Please note that only St Thomas students are permitted to attend the disco. The Performing Arts Leaders and Mr O.
Pre Kindergarten—limited spaces
are still available for this and next year. Please let your friends and family know.
Applications available on our
website or through the school office.
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CURRICULUMCURRICULUM
Rope For Heart fits into the National Physical Education Curriculum which is current, relevant and
very important!
Jump Rope For Heart encourages a whole school approach to promote physical activity. Skipping
increases confidence and self- esteem in students.
Jump Rope For Heart is Australia's most popular physical activity and fundraising program for
schools. For over 30 years children around Australia have been learning new skipping skills whilst
fundraising whilst raising valuable funds to help the Heart Foundation fight heart disease, which is
our single biggest killer.
At St Thomas' this year everyone has put
in an AMAZING effort and so far we
have raised online $3,321.20 and cash
~$1,000.00 which totals $4,321.20 !!!! the
highest amount ever raised by St Thomas'
so WELL DONE EVERYONE!!!!!!!! And
10 percent of the total raised will come
back to St Thomas' for some new sporting
equipment.
A very special thanks to Sophie Allet in
Year 4 who raised the most cash of $300
and Lucinda Flavel for raising the highest
amount of $220 online!! All fundraising
will close this FRIDAY 19 th September
( please note no donations will be
accepted after this date) so we can
finalise our program and organise prizes
ready for next term!!
Many thanks again to everyone for your
encouragement and support!!!
VIVA LA SKIP!!
Ann Barry
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RE News
We are nearing the end of another busy term. The children have enjoyed participating in Jump Rope for Heart, Read for Australia, Sports Carnivals and many more exciting activities. When I look around
the community I see the tired faces of staff, students and parents, who know only too well that holidays are just around the corner. My advice in this busy time, prioritise what is important and let
unnecessary trivial things go. It simplifies life and puts things into perspective.
When I lose things I often think of a dear friend of mine who used to say “ Pray to Saint Anthony”. It always seemed to help, maybe because I often calmed down to have a proper look, a girl look rater
than a boy look!
I hope it helps! I know from experience how stressful it can be tiring to find that lost sock in the morning!
Oops, St. Anthony, I Lost Something- A Child's Prayer
Next Term we have the Year 3’s receiving the sacrament of Reconciliation after school on the 10,11, & 12th of November. The
Presentation Sister’s Mass on 18th November, which is being organized
by Year 2. We look forward to these important events on our spiritual calendar.
Wishing you a wonderful week!
Nicky Sullivan APRE
Tony, Tony, turn around. Something's lost and must
be found”
St. Anthony, I know that you are the saint people
pray to when they've lost something. What a job
you've got!
I lose things all the time! My dad says that I'm
“gifted” at losing socks, homework, library books,
my glasses and other stuff
But this time, the thing I lost is really important.
Now, I'm pretty upset and nervous
I've been praying that my search will have a happy
ending. Please help me to be patient, to trust in
God's goodness and your help
Thank you St Anthony
Amen
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We 'The Green Thumbs' from Year 3 are trying to create a
healthy, relaxing and clean environment around our school!
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Inter-school Athletics Carnival The Inter-school team has now been finalised, with the team listed below, as well as
posted on the outside notice board. Permission notes, if not already sent, should be sent
home tonight. The carnival will be held this Monday 22 September and I wish all the
competitors the best of luck. I am still looking for some parents to help on the day as a
field event marshall, 6th place finish judge or timekeeper. If you able to help please
email me on [email protected]
Athletics Training Athletics training will be held at Rowe Park on Wednesday 17 September from 3.30-
4.15pm. We will have to improvise with a running track but will attempt some sprints
and relay changeover practice. Helpers are most welcome (especially for relay practice!).
Thank you to everyone who has helped with Athletics this term. There have been many
parents who have volunteered on many different ways, all of which is very much
appreciated.
Helen Baron-
Hay
PE Teacher
SPORTS NEWS
Year 6 Boys
Max Bailey
Kristian Roe
Riley Mattingley
Jim Billingham
Reid Harrington
Carl Soderstrom
Sebastian Wells
Charlie Lennon
Year 5 Boys
James Williams
Joel Khoo
Oliver Fisher
Ben Ward
Andrew Zhao
Manesh Nguyen
Jaron Vander Vinne
Year 4 Boys
Euan Cowie
Josh Howard
Harry Lucas
Ethan Branchi
Paddy Walker
Gerry Harrison
Year 3 Boys.
Daniel MacQuillan
Isaac Bourne
Oscar Lorbeer
Ben Gallin-Haynes
Finn Klug
Mason Ness
Jonah Burns
Year 6 Girls
Maddison Page
Piper Collins
Niamh MacQuillan
Ella MacQuillan
Melanie Gamble
Ella Bardinet
Year 5 Girls
Gibby Waller
Charlotte Preston
Audrey Sun
Abbey Merdith
Jessica O'Callaghan
Year 4 Girls
Sophie Baron-Hay
Sophia Coutts
Jemima Graham
Yasmin Jones
Hannah Lorbeer
Nina Mannolini
Year 3 Girls
Kate Nolan
Kate Fisher
Grace Gibbons
Caitlin Tremain
Tessa Sargent
Lucy Williams
Non-Travelling reserves
Andrew Miller
Lucy Foley
Gemma Sullivan
Finn O’Brien
Ella Hogan
Abbey Mattingley
Amy Searle
Charlotte Moody
Sam Bailey
Nicholas Coutts
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SCHOOL UNIFORMS
Get your orders in, we have full stock of all sizes
We are filling out orders this week and next
Order forms are available in the front office, with a price list on the back
Fill out the details of your request, place in an envelope with your correct money or cheque and leave with Julie
The order will be completed and given to your child in their classroom within the week
Many thanks
Judy, Margot, Mel and Netina
P & F Uniform Shop Team
Fun, freedom and fitness with enhanced safety knowledge, and an awareness of how to maintain a bicycle
Come and join the Bike Skills workshop being presented
by your school P and F (at no cost to you) with Westcycle,
Western Australia’s peak body representing cycling for
commuting, recreation and competition.
The aim of this workshop is to enhance our children’s bike
riding and safety skills. As such, it is pitched at the Year 3
– Year 6 age group.
Sunday October 19th 2pm – 4pm (the first weekend of
term 4)
At school – on the basketball courts and surrounding area.
Bring your bike and helmet.
Afternoon tea will be available for parents, one parent is
required on-site for the duration of the workshop.
Registration forms (attached to this newsletter) must be
completed and submitted to the front office – P and F
letter box, by Thursday 25th September. This workshop
has a maximum of 30 registrants.
Any queries to Netina Prichard – [email protected]
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