Mater Christi Catholic Primary School

Volume 25 19th August 2016

Tuesday 23rd August

Wednesday 24th August

Thursday 25th August

Friday 26thAugust

Mater Christi Catholic Primary School 340 Yangebup Road Yangebup WA 6164 PO Box 3077 Success WA 6964

Telephone: (08) 9417 5756 Facsimile: (08) 9417 9092

Email: admin@mcps.wa.edu.au Absentees Email: absentee@mcps.wa.edu.au

Website: www.mcps.wa.edu.au

Dates for Next Week

Monday 22nd August

Saturday 27th August

Sunday 28th August

SCHOOL BOARD ANNOUNCEMENT

On behalf of the school board I wish to inform you of the temporary appointment of Mark Ryan to Principal of Our Lady of Lourdes, Nollamara. Mark will leave Mater Christi next term to carry out this role until the end of 2017. I thank Mark for his strong leadership and faithful support of the staff, parents and most importantly the students of Mater Christi. Please join me in congratulating Mark on this new temporary appointment and I know the Mater Christi community will wish him every success in this new role. Darren Cutri Board Chairperson Dear Parents & Caregivers Assumption of Mary Mass On Monday morning it was a beautiful way to start our week with a lovely Mass for the Assumption of Mary. We had a full church for this special occasion which is also a Holy Day of Obligation. Our students read beautifully and were very well prepared by Mrs Dunsire. Miss Ross and her choir were fantastic as usual and the reverence shown by all students in our school is a delight to witness. Georgia Farnan Appeal This morning the raffle for the Georgia Farnan Appeal was drawn. There were some great prizes donated by some very generous people, many of whom are part of our community. I want to thank them once again for their generosity. The major prize of a dinner for 6 prepared and cooked in their very own home went to Ivana Pymont. All other prize winners can be found later in the newsletter. The response to todays ‘Jeans for Georgia’ day was amazing. Thanks to everyone for participating and once again many thanks to Stacey Harding for her coordination of this appeal.

PAF Choral Speech 1B/2C/5C

9am Mass (PPC)

Kindy Screenings Learning Hub /

Support

PAF MC Dance

Rehearsal (daytime)

1pm PP Dental Screening

PAF MC Dance Performance PCEC

7pm-9.30pm

School Banking

Uniform Shop Open 8am to 10.30am

1.20pm to 3.20pm

PAF Piano Solo

Swimming Lessons

PAF Choral Speech 2A/3A/3C/4C/ 4B/

Piano

9am Mass (5B)

Religious Education Whole School Mass

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our whole school Mass on Monday morning. Our next whole school Mass will be celebrated on Friday 2nd September at 7:30am. We hope to see you there!

First Holy Communion Over the past month, children from Mater Christi Catholic Primary School have been preparing to receive the Sacrament of First Holy Communion. This is a very special time for children as they celebrate the second stage of their initiation into the Catholic Church. This preparation involves the home, school and parish. It is this three-fold partnership that will enable children to learn, deepen and enrich their faith and grow in a love for the body and blood of Christ.

Last weekend we celebrated our second group of students receiving the Sacrament of the Eucharist. It was a very special occasion for the children and their families. Best Wishes Courtney Dunsire Assistant Principal

First Holy Communion This weekend is the last of three very big weekends where our Year Four students make their First Holy Communion. The Masses so far have been very special and I’m sure this weekend will be no different. The students really look the part and have been very well prepared by their teachers and I’m sure this weekend will be no exception. Please keep all our of Year Four students in your prayers during this special time in their lives. Performing Arts Festival This week was a big week for some of our Performing Arts students and teachers with Senior Choir, Vocal Ensemble, Junior Choir and Choral Singing all performing at various venues across Perth. As usual they represented our school with pride and performed to the best of their ability. I would like to congratulate them and Miss Ross for their efforts.

Congratulations Well done to Isabella Campeotto in 5A for finishing first in the 2016 West Australian 9Yr Girls State Irish Dance Championships over the weekend. This is a great achievement and we are certainly very proud of you Isabella. Have a great weekend Mark Ryan Acting Principal

Parish News Sacramental Program First Communion Schedule 2016

Dates Times Rehearsal Sat 20th August Sun 21st August

6pm 8am & 10am

Wednesday 17th August 3:30pm in the Church

First Holy Communion Photos

Drive Through Drop Off During our last holiday break, you will have noticed that the brick pavement around the Drive-Through area was extended alongside the Canteen. This now allows for increased space for children to safely exit the car during morning drop-off periods. We continue to encourage parents to utilise the entire space provided in Drive-Through by commencing the drop-off point adjacent to the red fire hydrant, just as we do with afternoon pick-up. All cars within the ‘U’ space (from the fire hydrant to the 4C classroom window) are able to deliver their children and move through for the next sequence of cars to do the same. In maximising this space we are able to prevent long queues and ensure a steady flow of traffic. Drive Through Reminder Please note that left turning into drive through from Yangebup Road is not permitted and holds up the flow of traffic entering from Dunraven Drive. If you are utilising drive through to collect your child/ren please join the queue from the right and be courteous to drivers accessing Montessori and Divine Mercy College. Thank you We thank you for your participation. Nicole Cloutt Acting Assistant Principal- Admin

Swimming Lessons Week Six Below is a copy of the swimming timetable for your reference:

Classes Week 5 & 6

Depart School Lesson Time Depart Pool Return to School

1C, 3C & 5C 8.45am 9.20am – 10.00am 10.05am 10.25am

1B, 3B & 4B 9.35am 10.05am – 10.45am 10.50am 11.15am

1A, 3A & 4A 10.25am 10.50am – 11.30am 11.40am 12.05pm

2A, 6A & 5A 11.30am 12.00pm – 12.40pm 12.45pm 1.10pm

2B, 6C & 5B 12.15pm 12.45pm – 1.25pm 1.35pm 2.00pm

2C, 6B & 4C 1.10pm 1.30pm – 2.15pm 2.20pm 2.50pm

A reminder to all students in Class 1C, 3C and 5C to arrive at school by 8:30am during Week Six Swimming Lessons, as their bus will depart the school at 8:45am.

Thank you, Nicole Cloutt Acting Assistant Principal- Admin

Book Week + Mater Christi Literacy Week 2016

August 29th - 2nd September

AUSTRALIA: STORY COUNTRY

Storytelling is an ancient art form that goes right back to the days when humankind told stories while huddled around a campfire. Nowadays we have many fancy digital ways to tell stories, but they are still a combination of words and often sounds and images. A good story can entertain us, teach us a lesson, or even change the way we look at the world.

Storytelling is one way of conveying a story. A focus on storytelling is an excellent way to ensure children develop fundamental communication skills. They include speaking audibly and coherently to an audience, using one’s body and face to communicate, and preparing/practising a story before delivery. Story is hugely important in our society, is used by adults in a range of professions (e.g. advertising, sales, teaching, psychology, welfare) and is the basis of many educational and entertainment activities.

Stories come from all over the world. Children, I encourage you to immerse yourself in a range of stories and to read them, to listen to them, to watch them and then continue to share them with the people around you. During book week there will be plenty of book displays throughout the library. Look out for the award winning books, new books to our library and lots of great Australian stories.

Dates to remember: Monday 29 August: Book Week Dress up day. Parade at 9am in the Mater Christi Community Centre.

Look forward to seeing you all dressed up!

Jeans For Georgia Raffle Results

PRIZE WINNER Dinner for six people - value $2500 Ivana Pymont Mandurah House Boat Holiday $1000 voucher Kim Edwards Siesta Park Holiday – 2 nights family of 4 Hannah Toh Adventure World Family Season Pass Sarah Correia Signed Kookaburras Jersey Djamil 1B Mark Lecras framed tribute Maria Allard Bluewater Grill Family Breakfast – Sat/Sun Emily Richards Rockingham Wild Encounters– 2 adults/2 child Hannah Chamberlain Trees Adventure Park - $160 voucher Karla Cifuentes Australian Native Nursery - $100 voucher Geordie Thuijs Australian Native Nursery - $100 voucher Paula Nichols Ollie’s Place - $100 voucher Jacob O’Reilly Ollie’s Place - $50 voucher Katie Williamson Ollie’s Place - $50 voucher Kate Godwin-Johnston Massage Club – 1 complimentary massage Mark Exham Lisa’s Massage & Beauty - $50 voucher Michelle Rich Lisa’s Massage & Beauty - $50 voucher Portwood Set of two Jarrah cutting boards Hatton 3B Set of two Jarrah cutting boards Madi & Tristan Smith Set of two Jarrah cutting boards Sharon Trimboli Set of two Jarrah cutting boards Barber Family Swimming Pack from Seadragonz Swimming Jordan Gladwell Captain Cook Cruises - cruise for 2 adults Tina Stevens Hand Crochet blanket Charles Betts Hand Crochet blanket Stu Brown Hand Crochet baby blanket Emma McGivern Gloucester Park – Family Pass Isaac Liew Gloucester Park – Family Pass Vanessa Clayden Gloucester Park – Family Pass Lucy De Aguiar Gloucester Park – Family Pass Hatton 3B Bounce jumping voucher – 2 passes T Jamieson Rolloways Free Family Pass Sarah Moles Rolloways Free Family Pass Kylie Galipo Rolloways Free Family Pass Marta Wear Pizza Lounge – 1 free pizza Tennessia Treasure Pizza Lounge – 1 free pizza Dot Moles $50 meat voucher Leonie Jones Wine Hamper – Beeliar IGA Olivia Chamberlain

Congratulations to everyone who has won a prize in the raffle could you please see us at the office to collect your prize.

Thank You From

Georgia

P&F News The Fathers’ Day Breakfast is coming up soon on Friday 2nd September so please mark it in your diaries. The breakfast follows the Fathers’ Day Mass which starts at 7.30am. Breakfast will be served directly after Mass in the Mater Christi Community Centre. This is a great event for students to experience with their Dads but of course everyone is welcome. The last P&F meeting for Term Three will be held on Tuesday 13th September. The P&F would like to invite and encourage all parents to contribute to the agenda for this meeting. All parents are welcome to attend but whether you are able to attend the meeting or not, we would also love to hear from you. So if you have an item you would like discussed, please email it through to admin@mcps.wa.edu.au by Tuesday 6th September and they will ensure it is handed on to the P&F. Minutes of all previous meetings can be viewed at http://portal.mcps.wa.edu.au/pf-minutes/ (password = mccpsparent). CLASS REP EVENTS

The P&F office bearers for 2016 are: Teresa Lawson (President) Karen Simons (Vice President and Board Rep) Belinda Weeks (Secretary) Belinda Stokes (Treasurer) Leonie Jones (Class Rep Coord) Michelle Hall (Sun Smart Rep) Marina Hayward (Parish Rep) Any comments, suggestions or queries are warmly welcome. Please contact us on: pandf@mcps.wa.edu.au

Performing Arts Festival We have been informed that you can book tickets on line for the 2016 Performing Arts Festival Concert at Perth Concert Hall on Monday 12th September directly through Perth Concert Hall (not ticketmaster as previously stated). Information is also provided on the Catholic Arts website with a direct link to purchase tickets: WEB SALES: www.perthconcerthall.com.au PHONE BOOKINGS: Call 08 9231 9999 9am-5pm Monday to Friday. BOX OFFICE: In person from the Perth Concert Hall box office 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.

Child Protection Week (Mater Christi Parish)

Whilst the Safeguarding Project is working hard throughout the Perth Catholic Archdiocese, we all must play our part to protect children and keep them safe. During Child Protection Week in September, the Safeguarding Office in partnership with the Protective Behaviour WA will be hosting a series of Protective Behaviour Workshops. Our Parish is lucky enough to be one of the parishes to host a workshop. One way in which parents can assist in increasing their child’s safety is by teaching them the protective behaviours program. These workshops, have been designed to teach parents and carers how to increase the personal safety of their children. Whilst there are many ways of talking to children about their personal safety, it is important that we do not scare them or leave them feeling unsafe, afraid or disempowered. Our workshop will be held on Thursday the 8th of September from 7pm-9pm. It is for parents only, no children. We strongly recommend that you attend. If you cannot attend this night, please consider going to a workshop at another location. Registration forms can be found in the foyer of church. To register, you must complete the form and return it to the Safeguarding office by Thursday 1st September. Thank you From your Parish Safeguarding officers

Fathers’ Day Mass 2016

This term we will be celebrating our Fathers’ Day Mass on Friday 2nd September at 7:30am in the Church.

We would love some photos of all the amazing fathers in our school. If you have a nice photo of your child/ren and their Dad, we would love you to email it to us at admin@mcps.wa.edu.au by Monday 29th August. Thank you!

VACSWIMOCTOBER 2016

Find out more and enrol online at education.wa.edu.au/swimming or telephone 9402 6412.

5 DAY PROGRAM 35 minute lessons every day from Monday 3 to Friday 7 October. Prices from $7 per child to $18 for a family of three or more (plus pool entry).

9 DAY PROGRAM 40 minute lessons every weekday from Tuesday 27 September to Friday 7 October. Prices from $13 per child or $35 for a family of three or more (plus pool entry).

Enrol your children for swimming lessons during the October school holidays.

Enrolments close Monday 29 August

Mercedes College celebrates 170 Years of quality education in the Mercy tradition.

To register please go to:www.mercedes.wa.edu.au/openday

OPEN DAY 5 September (Mon) 9.30 - 12noon

T: 9323 1323 • www.mercedes.wa.edu.au

170 Years ofQuality Education

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A Ministry of Mercy Education Ltd

Relationships Australia

Dads Raising Daughter Gosnells, Lotteries House, 2232c Albany Highway

Tuesday, 23 August West Leederville, 22 Southport Street, Cnr of

Cambridge Street Tuesday, 20 September

Fee: $30 per person Time: 6.30–9.00pm

Emotional Coaching

Fremantle, 1 Ord Street Wednesday, 24 August

Fee: $30 per person Time: 10am to 12.30pm

West Lederville , 22 Southport Street, Cnr of

Cambridge Street Tuesday, 22 November Time: 6.30 to 9.00pm

Places are limited so please phone 6164 0200 to enrol