NEWSLETTER NO 30 2017 21 SEPTEMBER 2017

Memorial of St Vincent de Paul, Priest God our Father,

You blessed St Vincent de Paul with an apostolic zeal for those most in need of care.

Through his intercession, may we be filled with a desire to see the face of Christ. In whom we meet and spread the light of faith in a society

darkened by faithlessness. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord.

AMEN Dear Parents, How quickly another term passes and how dedicated the children have been towards their studies. I would like to congratulate Mr Waddell and all of the staff for their wonderful effort with the sports carnivals. We were fortunate to have good weather for both days. The way that the children strived to do their personal best and work collaboratively for the factions was a credit to all. Well done! The 20th Anniversary Mass and associated celebrations / Open Night / Art Show / Book Fair was another outstanding success. The day commenced with a very reverent and meaningful mass which was attended by a number of dignitaries including The Executive Director Of Catholic Education; Dr Tim McDonald, 5 out of the 6 current Directors of Catholic Education in Western Australia, Past Parish Priests of St Andrew’s Church, The two substantive Principals of the School, Mrs Margaret Sweetman the Foundation Principal and Mrs Eileen Climo. Nearly all of the Foundation staff of the school attended as well as local dignitaries, Past and Present School Board, P&F Executives and Members. It was wonderful to see a number of ex-staff attend this celebration as well and comment upon the growth and development of the school as a whole.

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Companions on the Journey

After Mass, the school had a performance from the Police Piper which was followed by the cutting of the 20th Anniversary Cake. At the completion of lunch, the children and staff were treated to a performance by the Wadumbah Dance Group. In the evening we held our annual open afternoon including an inaugural art show in the hall which contained masterpieces from the children. There was a photo display showing the history of the school and memorabilia from the school’s time capsule which was due to be opened this year at the 20th anniversary. The evening also had all of the classrooms open for display as well as the annual Book Fair! Finally the winner of the P&F Colour Run T-shirt competition was also announced!

I wish to thank all of the families for attending this very important event. I would also like to acknowledge the work of the staff of the school who spent hours in preparation and co-ordination. It simply doesn't just happen but takes a lot of work. We are so blessed to have such a dedicated and hardworking staff here at St Andrew's. Maybe you could consider every so often telling them that?

A reminder that this Friday 22nd September is a Pupil Free Day. I hope that all families have a safe and wonderful holiday and we look forward to seeing you all on TUESDAY 10th October wearing your summer school uniforms. A Term 4 Planner accompanies this newsletter. Please place them in your diaries. (The dates are correct at the time of printing this newsletter.) If any unavoidable changes occur, we will advise families through the school newsletter. NAPLAN RESULTS Parents who have children in either Years 3 or 5 will receive their child's NAPLAN results today. They are sent home in conjunction with all other catholic schools within our region. I hope that you enjoy the read! NAPLAN – THE FUTURE Parents of younger students, within our school, should be aware that from 2017 an implementation period will be undertaken, whereby NAPLAN testing will be undertaken electronically. This is something new and challenging for all concerned.

STAFF CHANGE OF GRADES

At this time of the year many parents and children are interested in their teachers and what is happening for the following year. As yet there has been no formal decision as to which staff member will be teaching which grade in 2018. However, all teachers in schools are requested to change grades, every few years, as this is a part of their professionalism. In schools, like our own, this means that some children may have a teacher that they have had in previous years. This is unavoidable and most children look forward to the excitement of the new grade (so does the teacher). If any parent has any concerns, they are welcome to place this in writing with Mr Fontaine, next term.

ENJOY YOUR VACATION!

God Bless Mr. Sam Fontaine. Principal

VISION STATEMENT St Andrew’s CPS offers an education that acknowledges, respects

and nurtures the uniqueness of each person. Within a framework of Catholic values and teamwork,

the students will be challenged and supported to recognise their gifts and develop their potential as they learn and contribute to their community

SCHOOL NEWS

DATES TO REMEMBER Friday 22 September Staff Development Day – Pupil Free Day

Monday 9 October PUPIL FREE DAY Staff Development Day – STAFF RESUME TERM 4

Tuesday 10 October STUDENTS RESUME TERM 4

Happy birthday to Jacinta B, Tora C, Phoenix M, Taj M, Benjain P, Sean C, Nyankam N,

Zavier C, Angelo B, Indiana M, James A, Layla W, Gabriel F, Patrick S, Bellastar T, Ella S, Declan M, Joseline H, Max M, Catherine P,

Grace W, Storm B, Arman M, Jasnia M, Ella M, Mia D, Kane P, Jack K, Zac D, Isis M, Jessica W, Jook D, Ella W, Jai R, Dhueng N, Rhys F

who have or will be celebrating their birthday soon!

SPORTS NEWS

A huge congratulations to all the students that participated in the 2017 Athletics Carnival and more specifically to Green Faction who won the shield this year. From all reports from staff, students and parents that they thought the carnival was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone and great sportsmanship was displayed throughout both days. It was very impressive to see such close races and all competitors challenging each other to the best of their ability. Congratulations is also given to this year’s Champion Boys and Girls from year 3-6.

Year level Champions Champion Girls Champion Boys

Year 3: 1) Champion 2) Runner Up Champion 3) 2nd Runner Up

Champion

1) Mairead S 2) Shanley H 3) Isla L

1) Atheiu D 2) Will L 3) Dhueng N

Year 4: 1) Champion 2) Runner Up Champion 3) 2nd Runner Up

Champion

1) Emma W 2) Stephanie S 3) Rose B

1) Deng W 2) Joshua H 3) Maker M

Year 5: 1) Champion 2) Runner Up Champion 3) 2nd Runner Up

Champion

1) Sharni J 2) Grace W 3) Cassandra P

1) Luke F & Jook D 2) Lachlan S 3) Harrison K &

Lucas G

Year 6: 1) Champion 2) Runner Up Champion 3) 2nd Runner Up

Champion

1) Jaylin W 2) Hannah K 3) Ajak M

1) Nicholas H 2) Declan M 3) Aiden Y

Students will be notified in the coming days if they have been successfully selected for the Inter-School Athletics Carnival, which will be held at Ridgewood Oval on the Friday 20th October in Week 2 of Term 4. A massive thanks to everyone who assisted and helped out with the running of the Athletics Carnival, I really appreciated your support over both days. Zac Waddell - Physical Education Teacher

SAT/SUN MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

7/8 OCT

Week 1

9 OCTOBER

Pupil Free Day

10 OCTOBER

Staff Prayer:

Playgroup 9:00 -11:00 Hall

PLC*

11 OCTOBER P & F Meeting – 6:30pm - Staffroom

12 OCTOBER

13 OCTOBER

MJR Assembly

14/15 OCT

Week 2

16 OCTOBER

Year 3 Parent Meeting BYOD

for 2018 – 3:00pm – Library

17 OCTOBER

Staff Prayer:

Playgroup 9:00 -11:00 Hall

Staff Meeting

18 OCTOBER

Board Meeting

19 OCTOBER

20 OCTOBER

Interschool Athletics Carnival Years 3 -6

ALL EVENTS Ridgewood Oval (One Day Only)

21/22 OCT

Week 3 (Yr 2 and PP

Weekend Mass)

23 OCTOBER

24 OCTOBER Staff Prayer

:

Playgroup 9:00 -11:00 Hall

Junior Tabloid Sports Day

PP – Yr. 2 Staff Meeting

25 OCTOBER

26 OCTOBER

MUSIC VIVA PP, Yr1 Yr2 concert

11.20am

Yr 3, 4, 5, 6 concert 1.05pm

27 OCTOBER

5W / Merit Assembly

28 /29 OCT Week 4

30 OCTOBER

31 OCTOBER Staff Prayer

Playgroup 9:00 -11:00 Hall

Year 4 Excursion

to Fremantle Prison

PLC

1 NOVEMBER

Whole School Mass-All Saints

(4B to prepare)

2 NOVEMBER

3 NOVEMBER CHRISTMAS

HAMPERS DUE :

MJR Assembly

P & F Meeting 9:00am -Staffroom

. Year 6 Graduation Photo 9.00am with

MSP

4/5 NOV

Week 5

6 NOVEMBER

7 NOVEMBER Staff Prayer

Melbourne Cup

Playgroup 9:00 -11:00 Hall

No Staff Meeting

8 NOVEMBER

Year 5 Reconciliations

9 NOVEMBER

Support-A-Reader Parent training

sessions 1: 8:30-9:30am

10 NOVEMBER

Remembrance Day Year 2 11:00am

ST ANDREW’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL

TERM 4 2017 – PARENTS (9 Week Student Term)

11/12 NOV

Week 6 (Yr 1 and Kindy

Weekend Mass)

13 NOVEMBER

14 NOVEMBER

NO PLAYGROUP

Kindy Orientation Meeting

9:00 -10:00am

No Staff Meeting - AGM

15 NOVEMBER

P & F and School

Board AGM

16 NOVEMBER

PP Bunnings Xmas Workshop

9am

17 NOVEMBER

4W Merit Assembly

18/19 NOV

Week 7

20 NOVEMBER

21 NOVEMBER Staff Prayer

Playgroup 9:00 -11:00 Hall

2017 Pre-Primary Orientation

Afternoon Meeting 2:00pm

PLC*

22 NOVEMBER

23 NOVEMBER

24 NOVEMBER

Saint Andrew’s Day Mass and

Celebration (Collaborative

planning)

P & F Celebration for St. Andrew’s Day

25/26 NOV

Week 8

27 NOVEMBER

28 NOVEMBER Staff Prayer

Playgroup

9:00 -11:00 Hall Last day

Kindy - Year 6Nativity / Carols

Night 5:00 Picnic

6:00 Concert

29 NOVEMBER

Christmas Mass-

30 NOVEMBER

1 DECEMBER

Year 6 Graduation

outing

2/3 DEC

Week 9

4 DECEMBER Music Gala 8:45am-

Whole School in Hall

Volunteers Morning Tea

Free Dress Day

Theme – Holidays Gold coin donation

5 DECEMBER Staff Prayer

Kindy Christmas

Party

KINDY LAST DAY

6 DECEMBER

Last Day Year 6

Year 6 Graduation

Mass 6.30pm Church / Hall

School choir to lead

singing

7 DECEMBER

Final Assembly

School choir to lead singing 3 carols

only 2018 Class Orientation Years PP - 6

10.40am – 11.30am Class Lists on

display Children will participate in

transition session

8 DECEMBER .

Last day of Term 4

for students

Reports sent home

9/10 DEC

Week 10

11 DECEMBER

PUPIL FREE DAY

STAFF PLANNING

12 DECEMBER

PUPIL FREE DAY

STAFF PLANNING

13 DECEMBER

PUPIL FREE DAY

STAFF PLANNING

14 DECEMBER

PUPIL FREE DAY

STAFF PLANNING

15 DECEMBER

PUPIL FREE DAY

STAFF PLANNING

.

P&F NEWS ST ANDREW’S DAY COLOUR RUN: Please remember to collect your 2L and 4L ice cream containers for this event on Friday 24 November. Keep your eyes on the P & F Facebook site and the school Newsletter for information. ENTERTAINMENT BOOK: The 2017-2018 Entertainment books can still be ordered from www.entbook.com.au/839r16 . For the month of September 2 movie tickets will be provided with each purchase of the Entertainment Book

P &F MEETING: The next P&F meeting will be held Wednesday 11th October 2017 at 6.30pm in the staffroom. If you would like to be involved or would like further information regarding the P & F, please email: standrewspandf@yahoo.com.au or check out the Facebook Page: St Andrew’s Clarkson CPS P & F Group. Father’s Day Winners Congratulations to all those families who won prizes at our Father’s Day raffle. Jesna 6W Michael PPB Zac 4B Isaac 3W Marcus 1B Asha 5W Brodie 4W Aiden 1B Kumeroa 4B Jackson 1W SPORTS CARNIVAL The P & F Executive would like to thank those parents who volunteered to run the icy pole stall at last Thursday’s sports carnival. The students enjoyed this extra treat on what was a fabulous day. CONSTITUTION Since the end of 2016, the funds belonging to the P & F Association now come under the banner of the Catholic Development Fund. These changes have made current sections of the St Andrew’s CPS P & F Association’s Constitution obsolete. The P & F Executive are taking this opportunity to perform a thorough review of the P & F Constitution. Copies of this draft document will be available in due course for community review and feedback, in order for it to be edited and ratified at the AGM in November. Further details will follow. COLOUR RUN COMPETITION Congratulations to our winners in the Colour Run competition. All entries were on display at the 20th Anniversary Art Show. We had so many wonderful entries that the judges had a hard time choosing one winner to go on to the t-shirt. The judges decided to have a selection of the winning artwork on the t-shirt, showcasing the people of St Andrew’s. They found many of the children had drawn their friends/classmates or teachers as being an important part of their life at St Andrew’s. Now the artwork is headed off to be designed into a t-shirt and printed ready for next term! Colour Run Competition Winners Highly Commended PPB – Milani M KW - Natalia C PPW – Jason H KB – Taj F 1B – Vivienne B PP – Kaarny T 1W – Ameleah F PPB – Hope d 2B – Olivia W 1W – Ella U, Leia G, Emily H 3W – Haley W 1B – Miranda L, Katie L 4W – Alexis L 2W – Scarlett S 5W – Noah d’A 4B – Kavina S, Jessica W 5W – Asha S 5W – Krystal N, Luke F 6W – Jacqueline M 6W – Drew C

In 2017, the JETS program (Joint Effort Team Success) has been running for students from Years Two to Six. The students have been engaged in a variety of learning experiences in each year level. Below is a snapshot of the activities they have been doing.

Students have created Board Games based on the theme of HEAT. They conducted research to formulate questions which were integrated into their individual games. Many students chose to make their own spinner, dice and playing pieces to play the games. They then played each other’s games and gave feedback on the success of each Game Board design, instructions and ease of play. Year 2 and 3 students designed and constructed a “House for a Mouse” using geometric shapes. The constraints included NOT using circles, squares or rectangles. They were required to explore the many different geometric shapes and select appropriate ones to create their own Mouse House.

In Semester One, Year 4’s wrote a short story for Pre-Primary aged students. They explored the features of short stories and read a variety of different stories. They then created a story board of their own ideas for a short story before creating an individual book. This activity culminated in reading their stories to small groups in the Pre-Primary classes. Both the JETS students and the Pre-Primary children enjoyed the experience.

First Term saw the JETS group researching Greek Gods as an extension of the work they were doing in class. Each student selected a Greek God, researched their position in Greek Mythology, their family tree and any special/individual abilities the God possessed. They then presented a speech to the group on their chosen Greek God whilst dressed in costume. Term 2 saw the students preparing for Tournament of Minds through creative thinking skills, and some Maths extension activities.

Year 6 JETS began the year with the excitement of constructing and learning to program our new Lego Robots. Learning to work together in small groups proved challenging at times, as did handling and piecing together the many small parts required to successfully construct the robots. The students also prepared for Tournament of Minds selection through creative thinking skills and team work activities. This term the students have begun a unit of work on Microscopic Environments where they will explore an area of 1m x 1m using a microscope attached to an i-Pad. Many different students have been involved in the various programs run through JETS this year as the dynamics of each group has changed, dependent on the learning area.