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Dear Parents and Carers,
Want to give your children a gift that will last a lifetime? Then, encourage them to read for pleasure. Those who read for pleasure have active imaginations and enjoy learning; indeed, reading is a gift that will last forever: “I can’t get around much anymore. When I go somewhere, I have to go in a wheelchair. But when I read, I can go anywhere, anytime I want. And no one has to help me.” Mavis Gleeson. 98 years old!
Reading is the avenue through which children learn just about everything; it is reading that will broaden children’s horizons and take them into new and exciting worlds that are paved with endless wonder and imagination. Reading is an interactive activity, for when children read they are involved with the book, imagining the characters and scenes and painting images in their minds which enable them to be creative and to think for themselves.
Way back in 1700 the poet and dramatist, Joseph Addison, wrote; “Reading is a basic tool in the living of a good life.” More recently, Marla Herrick gave us this insight: “I’ve travelled the world twice over, met the famous – saints and sinners, poets and artists, old stars and hopeful beginners. I’ve been to places of great wonder, beauty as well as terror. I’ve learned secrets from writers and cooks and all with one library card that gives me access to the wonderful world of books.” How true is the statement of each of these people! So, do you want to give your child a gift that will last a lifetime? Then, maybe Book Week is a great time to start or perhaps, restart.
The world of books provides a wonderful treasure chest to delve into whether it be fantasy, fiction or reality. Join Prouille as we go on a treasure hunt during Bookweek 2018! Dear God please bless all the individuals who are so creative and share their stories with us.
NEWS FROM THE LIBRARY
Find Your Treasure - Book Week 2018
Book Week Parade: Friday 24th August 2.00pm Author Visit Year 4-6: James Roy Monday 29th August
Author Visit K-6: Lisa Shanahan Monday 28th August
UNSW WRITING COMPETITION Twenty-three students from Years 3 to 6 elected to participate in the University of NSW Writing Competition. All children need to be congratulated on their outstanding results.
Special congratulations to the following students who received High Distinctions, Distinctions, Credits and Merits.
High Distinction: Charlotte Bull Distinction: Metta Brynildsen, Luca Candotti, Xavier Munce, Veronica Scully, Jethro Edmunds, Sophie McGrath Credit: Angus Bookallil, Evan Littler, Lachlan Nash, Talia Nicholson, Olivia Sukari, Matthew Floresta, Lois Andresson, Hannah Cook, Siena May Merit: Joel Kelly
PROUILLE NEWS BULLETIN
Prouille Catholic School 5 Water Street Wahroonga NSW 2076
Phone: 02 9489 3233 [email protected] www.prouilledbb.catholic.edu.au
22nd August Week 5 Term 3 2018
PUBLIC SPEAKING
The children from each class need to be congratulated on their Public Speaking. They have been presenting very articulate, confident and interesting speeches to their peers, parents and friends. Next week we will move onto Years 3 and 2 presenting their speeches.
Our Prouille Public Speaking Finals will be held on Monday 17th September. Years 3 - 6 will be held from 9.00am and Years K-2 will be held from 2.00pm.
Allocated Time for Speech
Kindergarten and Year 1 1 minute Years 2, 3, 4 1 ½ to 2 minutes Year 5 2 to 2 ½ minutes Year 6 3 minutes
To allow the children to all speak within the hour available it is essential that every child keeps to the allocated time.
Topics Our Year 6 students might like to use their speeches that they prepared for the Diocesan Public Speaking Competition. All other children will be able to choose their own topic. Our theme for this year is:
“Everyone Has a Story to Tell”
Next Tuesday 28th August Sophie McGrath and Liam Massey will be representing Prouille at the North Shore Cluster Public Speaking Competition at St. Bernard’s School Berowra. We wish Sophie and Liam every success. FATHER’S DAY BREAKFAST AND LITURGY Father’s Day breakfast and liturgy will be held on Friday 31st August at 7.30am CLUSTER ATHLETICS CARNIVAL-NARRABEEN Prouille was well represented at the annual Athletics Cluster Carnival held on Tuesday at the Sydney Academy of Sport, Narrabeen. With a squad of 36 athletes, we participated whole heartedly with a strong school spirit and respect for the rules that govern such events. As in previous years, our students competed well and were rewarded for their great effort. All gave their best and they are to be congratulated on their participation and performance.
We were delighted as a school, to have students through to the next level of competition – The Diocesan Athletics Carnival, which will be held on Tuesday 4th September at Narrabeen. We wish Natasha Rodriguez-Foord, Isaac Wright, and Tadhg McGrath all the best for the Diocesan Carnival on the 4th September!
Thank you to Ms. Karen Townsend, Mrs. Kate McLaughlin and Mrs. Lisa Lynas for organising and supervising the students for the Cluster Carnival. Once again congratulations to the entire squad for their participation and achievement.
….Well done Prouille!
Week Monday Wednesday
6
27/8/18: Yr. 3 B @ 9.00am
29/8/18: Yr. 2 @ 9.00am
7
3/9/18: Yr. 1 E @ 9.00am
5/9/18: Yr. 1H @ 9.00am
8
Tuesday 11/9/18: KR @ 9.00am
12/9/18: KB @ 9.00am
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Kayla Artindale, Billie-Mae McGrath, Tadhg McGrath, Isaac Wright and Archie Wright who represented Prouille at The San Fun Run for Cancer and came first!
FIVER FOR A FARMER Thank you and congratulations to the Prouille Catholic School Community for giving so generously to the plight of our farmers. We raised $1500.00… Well Done….as your extreme kindness is greatly appreciated.
STAR OF THE WEEK Congratulations to Giselle-Sophia Jones in Year 1 who is our Star of the Week. Please visit the school walkway to see Giselle’s fabulous work
Yours sincerely
Sue Bevan Ms. Sue Bevan
DATES FOR THE DIARY
Dear Parents here are a few important dates:
Thursday 23 August
Marty Sports
Friday 24 August
BOOKWEEK Parade @ 2.00pm
No Assembly due to Bookweek Parade
Monday 27 August
Yr.3C Black Public Speaking @ 9.00am
Trial for NAPLAN
Tuesday 28 August
Upper North Shore Cluster Public Speaking Final @ St. Bernard’s Berowra
Broken Bay Athletics @ Narrabeen
Group Leader Training for Confirmation
Wednesday 29 August
Yr. 2 Public Speaking @ 9.00am
AFL Yrs. 3-6
Friday 31 August
Father’s Day Breakfast @ 7.30am
CYBER-SAFETY AWARENESS
What is Fortnite?
The game kicks off with 100 players – all real-time people, and often strangers to each other – jumping out of a plane on to an island where they essentially brawl with one another to the death (along with a bunch of zombies) until only one player is left. It might not display blood and guts when a player is shot or killed, but it is a multi-player shooting game and each player is armed with a pick-axe upon being dropped onto the island. Since this kill-or-be-killed game was released by Epic Games in September, it's been downloaded 40 million-plus times globally. The dangers of Fortnite for children According to a spokesperson from the Office of the eSafety Commissioner, one of the biggest dangers lies within the fact anyone playing Fortnite is directly connected to hundreds of strangers. "Fortnite players have direct contact with other players through the chat or voice function and may be exposed to offensive or inappropriate language," they say. Profane language aside, stranger-danger online in general can lead to further harm extending, but not limited to, your child potentially sharing personal (think financial) details with someone they don't know, as well as putting themselves in an unknowing position to form relationships with online predators. Parent responsibilities
Parents need to be aware that children are playing against ‘real people’. Does your child know these actual people?
Parents need to be aware that police have identified individuals and groups who are using this game to ‘groom’ young children
Parents need to be aware that this game is not recommended for children 12years or younger.
Parents need to be aware that this game is highly violent.
Parents need to be aware that this game is proving to be addictive.
“Parents are the first line of defence when it comes to helping children prevent and overcome online challenges; this includes helping them build the resilience, critical reasoning and good judgement skills.”
God Bless
Karen Townsend
Karen Townsend Assistant Principal
FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
PROUILLE SCHOOL MUSICAL
Rehearsals are now well underway for our bi-annual school musical “To Find A Bunyip”. The
students are all very excited and looking forward to entertaining family and friends in the last week
of term.
We would like to ask families to donate old newspapers to be used for stuffing and papier mache for
some costumes. If you have any unwanted newspapers could you please send them to school with
your children during this week – thank you.
We would also like to find out which families have fern plants in their gardens that can have chunks
cut off (not now but around Sep 27) to be used as props for the performances.
Our initial prop list is detailed below, if you can help provide/have ideas for any of the following
items please let us know:
Couch
X-Box Controller
Lamp
Large Old-Fashioned Calculator
Trees
Garbage Bin
Bingo Game – spinning container, ping pong balls, laminated cards
Tea set
4 Card Tables
Grey Sheets
Brown/Grey Fur Material
If you can help with any of the above and/or are able to assist with set/props please contact Emma on
FATHERS DAY BREAKFAST VOLUNTEERS WANTED!!! The ‘Father’s Day Breakfast’ is fast approaching and we are sending a call out for volunteers to help lend
a hand. Please let us know if you can assist with any of the below (Friday 31st August).
Bakers and Food whizzes to contribute a plate. Plates to be dropped off the afternoon prior (in the
afterschool care canteen) or by 7am the day of the event. Suggestions as follow:
-baked breakfast goods (muffins, scones, banana bread etc)
-fruit platters
-Yogurt etc etc
Set up from 6:45am.
BBQ duties from 6:45am for a 7am cooking start!
Welcome table/raffle ticket sales (required from 7:15am)
Serving 7:15am for a 7:30am start.
Clean up (8:30am-8:45am)
We hope to hear from you soon! If you can assist us in any of these areas, please contact Laura Munce on
Thank you Laura Munce & Gemma Comanos
Father’s Day Breakfast Raffle We are currently looking for donations to raffle off at our annual Father’s Day Breakfast.
If you, or your business, would like to donate a prize then please contact Colleen Haigh on:
All donating companies will be advertised in the school newsletter following the event.
We thank you in advance and look forward to a great fundraising opportunity!
Laura Munce and Gemma Comonos
SCHOOL NEWS
SUPPORT YOUR SCHOOL
Prouille P&F Parent Engagement Update Another CSP funded session is coming up in September:
“Raising kids & teens in a screen world” !is presented by Dr. Kristy Goodwin. This one will fill up fast so go to the website to book
Brokenbayparentcouncil.com.au Michelle McGrath - Parent Engagement Coordinator - [email protected]