39 Queen Street (PO Box 525) Principal: Mr Troy Baker Woolgoolga NSW 2456 Phone: 6654 1981

At St Francis Xavier we will come to love and know God through the Catholic Faith. We will work together to empower children to become successful learners.

Email: sfxpwool@lism.catholic.edu.au Web Address: http://www.woolplism.catholic.edu.au

March 31, 2017

Holy Week Celebrations Holy Week is a very important time in the Church Calendar. It is sometimes referred to as the Easter Triduum, with

three significant events leading to the celebration of Easter.

Holy Week starts with the celebration of Holy Thursday. Catholics remember Jesus’ Last Supper with His disciples,

which instituted the Sacrament of the Eucharist. During the Last Supper, Christ washed the feet of His disciples,

providing us an example of servant leadership we should follow, “I have given you example that you also should

do,” John 13:15. Shortly after the Last Supper, Jesus prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane, was betrayed by Judas

Iscariot, one of the twelve disciples, and arrested.

Good Friday marks the day Jesus was questioned by the Chief Priests, Pharisees and Pontius Pilate. Though Pilate

was eager to release Jesus, he was afraid of the crowd and ‘washed his hands’ to free himself of responsibility. This

is a good reminder to us to be courageous and not content to ‘go along with the crowd’. Jesus was tortured,

crucified and died on the hill at Calvary, or Golgotha.

The last part of the Triduum is Easter. Jesus was missing from the tomb he had been laid in and began appearing

to His followers. Jesus has overcome death and given us new life.

The whole school has been preparing a liturgy to celebrate these events. Please join us in our Holy Week

celebrations next Wednesday morning, 9:15am in the School Hall.

Gemma Ballantine

Assistant Principal

St Augustine’s Parish Holy Week & Easter Liturgies Mass Times

Holy Thursday - 13th April 6.30pm Coffs Harbour, 6.30pm Woolgoolga

Good Friday - 14th April 3.00pm Coffs Harbour, 3.00pm Woolgoolga

Please note on Good Friday there will also be a Stations of the Cross at 10.00am

at Coffs Harbour and Woolgoolga

Holy Saturday - 15th April 6.30pm Coffs Harbour

Easter Sunday - 16th April 8.00am Coffs Harbour, 9.00am Woolgoolga,

10.30am Coramba, 6.00pm Coffs Harbour

Incitāre 2017

On Tuesday, March 14, eleven students from St Francis Xavier participated in Incitāre -

a retreat day for Yr 6 students in the Diocese of Lismore. Our students joined with

other students from Catholic schools in Coffs Harbour, Sawtell, Bellingen and Dorrigo.

Students participated in groups led by Year 9 students from St John Paul College and

played games, journaled and reflected on the person of Christ and their mission to follow Jesus. A strong

theme emerging from the day was our need to be courageous and firm in our faith. A great day was had

by all. Our students have created an iMovie about their reflections on the day and will show this at the

next assembly. This will also be posted on the school Facebook page. Incitāre is part of the Student

Proclaim initiative from the Diocese of Lismore.

Gemma Ballantine

Assistant Principal

STUDENT AWARDS

Silver Honour Award Katie Ray, Matthew McGhee, Amy Wise,

Bronze Honour Award Sienna Howard

Principal’s Award Ella Gould, Jocelyn Maybury, Jemma Browne, Heather McGhee, Bailey Gater, Annelise Donnelly, Lucy Marsh,

STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY – PUPIL FREE

Our Staff will be involved in a Spirituality Day planned by the Diocese on Friday 7 April. This day is a pupil free day.

As all staff are involved in this day we are unable to offer any childminding. The last day of Term 1 for students will

be Thursday 6 April.

Monday 24 April will be a second Staff Development Day. Staff will be involved in embedding our Catholic

Worldview into our curriculum. Thank you for your support of our ongoing staff professional development.

Tuesday 25 April is a public holiday to commemorate ANZAC Day. We hope you will be able to join our school for

the ANZAC Day March - details will be published next week. This year our school are taking a lead role in these

commemorative celebrations.

Wednesday 26 April will be the first day of Term 2 for students.

GOOD LUCK - WE WILL MISS YOU…

At times we sadly must say goodbye to families and all are dearly missed. The Marsh family (Lucy, Dominic and

Hannah) are leaving our community today. As a school community, we wish them every happiness at their new

school.

DRIVING AND PARKING SAFELY NEAR SCHOOLS

For more information: http://roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au/downloads/safety-around-schools.pdf

CANTEEN ROSTER

5/4 - Wed Kathy Rielly, Bonnie Manwaring

7/4 - Fri No Canteen - Pupil Free Day

26/4 - Wed Help Needed

28/4 - Fri Help Needed

CALENDAR

2/4 First Sunday Mass SFX Church Woolgoolga 9am

3/4 Lenten Prayer Group - School Hall Second Rite of Reconciliation St Augustine’s Church

8.45am 5.30pm

5/4 No Playgroup Today Holy Week Celebrations in Hall Drama Class

9.15am 3.30am

6/4 Easter Hat Parade Last day of Term 1 for students

9.15am

7/4 Staff Development Day - Pupil Free Day

23/4 Mass SFX Church Woolgoolga 9am

24/4 Staff Development Day - Pupil Free Day

25/4 ANZAC Day March 10.30am

26/4 First day of Term 2 for students

28/4 Assembly 2.30pm

WACKY WEDNESDAY 5/4/17 $4.50 MEAL DEAL

1 x Fish Burger +

1 x Popper

Mini Vinnies

Mini Vinnies has had a very busy start to the school year with our members choosing who will lead us. We are

happy to announce our Leaders for 2017:

President - Sarah Maher

Vice President - Bethany Redman

Secretary - Katie Ray

Treasurer - Saffron Picker

Media Representatives - Lynai Cotterill and Matthew McGhee

Our fundraising for this year has begun with the Icecream Soda Day raising $202. These funds will go towards

supporting our Christmas Appeal. Thank you to all those who supported this day.

The Mini Vinnies Team meet each Thursday at lunch time.

There are a limited quantity of Hotdogs and Cheese Burgers

available on Wednesday from the Canteen

Hotdogs $3.00 each

Cheese Burgers $4.00 each

Playgroup meets every Wednesday in the Hall

from 9.15 - 11.00am.

Pre-schoolers and their parents/carers are most welcome.

For more information contact Kerrie Gagliardi

at school on 6654 1981

or email kgagliardi@lism.catholic.edu.au at any time

Impetigo (school sores)

We have had a confirmed case of Impetigo (school sores) within the school community. The following information

has been obtained from https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/impetigo

Impetigo is a highly contagious skin infection which causes sores and blisters. It's very common and affects mainly

children. Exclude until appropriate treatment has commenced. Sores on exposed surfaces must be covered with a

waterproof dressing. Speak to your doctor if you or your child has symptoms of impetigo. Impetigo is not usually

serious, but it can sometimes be confused with other skin conditions such as cellulitis, contact dermatitis and

insect bites. Your doctor may want to rule these out.

Impetigo usually gets better on its own, without the need for treatment, within two to three weeks. However, antibiotic creams are usually recommended because the infection spreads easily.

Most people are no longer contagious after 48 hours of treatment, or once their sores have dried and healed.

SPORT NEWS

Zone Cross Country

The St Francis Xavier Cross Country Team (those who placed 1st - 5th, 8yrs - 13yrs) will represent our school at the

Clarence Zone Cross Country Carnival to be held in Sawtell on Wednesday, 3rd May (Week 2, Term 2). Further in-

formation will be provided before the end of term.

Diocesan Winter Sport Trials

The Diocesan Winter Sport Trials have been postponed again until next Tuesday, April 4th. We wish the following

students the very best of luck in their respective sport. We know you will all do your best and make our school

proud.

Lily Hallawell - Girls Football (Soccer)

Alex Haro, Weston Bodnar and Koby Culling - Boys Football (Soccer)

Luke Bartha - U11’s Rugby League

Term 1 Sport Success

We have been witness to a number of successes for our students this term, from running, dancing, swimming, netball, basketball and much, much more.

We congratulate all those children on their participation and achievement for this term and wish students the very best for their future endeavours. We look forward to hearing about many more amazing successes next term.

Have a happy, safe and sporty holiday!

Hannah Kokegei (Leader of Sport) & The Sport and Play Team

REMARKABLE READER OF THE WEEK!

This is our Remarkable Reader of the Week for Week 10. His

name is Chetan Dosanjh. He is in Year 1 and has been at SFX

since Kinder.

What’s your favourite book and what do you like about it?

Pokemon, because they have cool fights.

If you could be any book character, who would you be and

why?

Snorlax the Pokemon, because he is strong.

What do you like about St Francis School?

The teachers are really good and the students are all really

nice.

Do you read everyday?

Yes.

If you could have any superpower what would it be?

A Super-Pokemon car. It can fly.

Do you like books or movies better?

Movies.

What’s your favourite movie?

Pokemon.

What are you learning about in school?

Maths, numbers.

What is your favourite subject?

I like Science.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

A policeman.

Why?

Because I can look after my family and my friends.

What do you do after school?

I eat chicken fingers and watch TV.

What will you do on the holidays?

I will go to my friend’s house and have a sleepover.

Thank you Chetan! The Books & Arts Team

ALLERGY ALERT

Nuts and other food allergies

Dear Parents and Carers,

We have students in our school and some who are recently enrolled who are at risk of Anaphylaxis. They have an allergy

to peanuts and/or tree nuts. Exposure to nut products will trigger a serious reaction, and such a reaction (anaphylaxis)

could be fatal if not treated quickly and appropriately.

In order to provide as safe environment as possible for all children, we are asking for your cooperation in not sending nuts

or nut products to school at any time. This will help to reduce the risk for these children. Nut products include peanut

butter, nutella, crunchy nut biscuits, peanut muesli bars and dips.

The school, staff and parents of ‘at risk’ children are implementing strategies to help these children to be aware of their

allergies and to learn responsibility. Whilst we cannot guarantee the elimination of nut products from the school environ-

ment, your full and alert cooperation will ensure risks are minimised especially around special food events, for example,

cake stalls, parties and everyday lunch and recess.

We understand that these measures will require extra thought when packing your child’s lunch. Thank you for your co-

operation, which we understand may cause some inconvenience, however it will enable these children and their families

to feel supported and safer in their school environment.

If you require further information regarding Anaphylaxis please contact the school.

Snack Suggestions - Pre-Packaged Foods

Many Pre-Packaged foods contain nuts, however here are a few pre-packaged brands and products which we understand

do not contain nuts.

This may help you in providing snacks in your child's lunch box that meet our Anaphylaxis Policy requirements.

MOTHER EARTH: Muesli Bars

KELLOGGS: K-Time Bars

K-Time Twists

K-Time Squares

HOMEBRAND: K-Time Bars

K-Time Muffin Bars

UNCLE TOBY'S: Fruit Twists

Fruit filled bars

‘Real Fruit’ Fruit Bars

IXL: Fruit Bars

SUN VALLEY: True Fruit 100% Fruit Bars

GOLDEN BAYS: Apricot Bars

Sultanas

Pikelets / Hot Cakes

Cheese and Cracker Dips

Cheese Sticks

Fruit Puree Snack (Plastic Tub)

Fruit Snack in Jelly

Parents & Carers are asked to

check all packaging to ensure

products are in fact ‘nut-free’.

St Augustine’s Parish

Women’s Retreat 2017

Women. Food. God.

Friday June 2nd (Evening)

& Saturday 3rd June

New Venue: St John Paul College

Registrations Open after Easter

The Parish Schools Office is located in the Curran Centre, 12 Gordon Street, Coffs Harbour

(adjacent to St Augustine’s Church)

Please note: NEW Parish Office opening hours commencing 3rd April 2017

Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm

Tel: 6651 0046 Email: admin@parishschoolsoffice.com.au Fax: 6651 2897

Web: www.parishschoolsoffice.com.au Post: PO Box 2450, Coffs Harbour

SJPC Year 7 Enrolment for 2018

The Enrolment Application Form will be available to download from Monday 1st May 2017, from the St. John Paul College website - http://www.cofhslism.catholic.edu.au

The Enrolment Period - Opens on Monday 1st May 2017 and Closes on Friday 26th May 2017

Copies of the following must accompany the Application:

Full Birth Certificate

Baptismal Certificate

Immunisation Certificate

Most recent school report

The Enrolment Application Form must be completed in full and returned to the St. John Paul College Office with the $25.00 processing fee and accompanying documentation before the closing date. All enquiries should be di-rected to the St. John Paul College Office on 02 6653 3155.

McAuley Catholic College Year 7 Enrolment for 2018

Enrolment Application Forms are available from the McAuley Catholic College website:

http://www.grafslism.catholic.edu.au/

The Enrolment Period is open now and closes on Friday, 26 May.

All enquiries should be directed to the McAuley Catholic College Office on 02 6643 1434.