Newsletter No. 17, 9 June 2016

57 Davison Street, Richmond, 3121 Ph: (03)9428 7180 www.tcsrichmondnth.catholic.edu.au

email: principal@tcsrichmondnth.catholic.edu.au

Trinity Catholic School

Vision Statement

Trinity Catholic School is a welcoming Jesuit school

that fosters diversity and promotes innovative, high

quality learning. We ensure that every student strives

for excellence and engages in our global society.

REFLECTION

Heavenly Father, during this gathering, as we look to the future, help us to hear the voice of the Spirit. And to be conscious of the richness of gifts you have given us as well as our human limitations. Give us wisdom in discernment, prudence in judgement, firmness in decision and wisdom in planning. May diversity of views come together in common goals. Gathered in your name. May we reach decisions enriched by your spirit and always act with due concern for both the present and the future, respecting our traditions whilst being attentive to the signs of the time. We ask this through Christ, Our Lord. Amen

Come along

to our

Music

Soirée

Wednesday, 15

June, 2016

at 7.00pm

in the Multipurpose

Room

Gold coin donation as

it is the annual choir

fundraiser.

ENROLMENTS

FOR 2017 ARE

OPEN.

IF YOUR CHILD WILL

BE 5 YEARS OLD

BY 30 APRIL, 2017,

COLLECT YOUR

ENROLMENT FORM

FROM THE OFFICE

NOW.

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Families, This week’s reflection is very relevant, as we have just completed the first phase of our Review and the Board Surveys have been returned. We are in the process of discerning our goals as a school for the next four years.

On Wednesday we worked with our Reviewer, Graeme Luck, on our 2016-2019 School Improvement Plan (SIP) and our 2017 Annual Action Plan (AAP). Once these have been developed they will be presented to the members of the School Board and then to the school community. Mr. Luck will present his final report on Tuesday, 19 July.

This week I had the pleasure of taking five Year 4 girls to Presentation College Windsor to participate in the Bright Sparks Programme. They have written a short piece regarding this project:

Bright Sparks was amazing. When we all got to PCW we were shown where we were going to spend the day. First we were introduced to the teachers that were going to be with us that day. There was Mr Godbold, Ms Brisker and Ms Fraser. We were then divided up and introduced to our group of children. We had to come up with a group name. My group’s name was Yon. In Japanese it means 4. Everyone in my group was friendly and enthusiastic. We started “Brainstorming” the ideas that came into our heads when we heard the words Journey, Learning, Community and Dreamtime. Then we were told we would be making a story using an aboriginal story and a story about P.C.W. called The Seven Sisters. The day continued with us making up our own aboriginal symbols for our story. We did this creating beautiful pictures with pencil and our imaginations. We busily started writing the story as a group. Working together with great pride. The challenge was that we were told that the story should only contain 12 sentences! What a brain-teasing task! In conclusion, we wrote a magnificent story! Stay tuned for our presentation at P.C.W. (Siena)

On the 2nd of June, 4 Trinity students and I went to PCW to do a

project called 'Bright Sparks Seven Sisters Dreaming'. We worked

with some of their year 8 mentors and teachers to explore PCW's

history and how it relates to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander's

history and culture. We had to write a story based on Aboriginal time including the Seven Sisters Dreaming. It was very interesting

and fun as I made some new friends from other schools. I can't wait

to go to PCW again for presenting our creative stories which will

be held on the 7th of June. Yen

On Monday, we sent home a booking form for the upcoming Student Led Conferences which will be held on Wednesday, 27 July. Please return the forms by tomorrow, Friday 10 June in order for us to draw up a roster for the conferences and engage interpreters for the day. Have a great week. Yours sincerely Licia Marchese Principal

EDUCATION IN FAITH Dear Parents, FIRST RECONCILIATION 2016

Congratulations to Philiana who received

the Sacrament of Reconciliation after Mass

this morning.

SOCIAL JUSTICE AT TRINITY TRINITY STAFF VINNIES SLEEPOUT

Only 2 weeks to go! Please consider supporting the teachers taking part if you have not already donated. To date the teachers have raised $1142.30 which includes donations from the teachers’ family and friends and the Trinity Catholic School Community! A great effort to date!

THE POWER TO CHANGE A LIFE IS IN

YOUR HANDS!

MINI VINNIES NEWS Thanks for all your donations of non-perishable food.

WEBSITE OF INTEREST http://catholicism.about.com/od/holydaysandholidays/p/Sacred_Heart.htm

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK…

Have a great week! Maria Neill Education in Faith Leader

LEARNING AND TEACHING

Author Visit - Cameron Stelzer

Monday, 20 June. 2016

Workshops with our students Plus … signed and personalised copies of

Cameron’s books at special prices

STUDENT WELLBEING

SEL (Social Emotional Learning) AWARDS

PRESENTED TO OUR “STUDENTS OF THE WEEK”

Congratulations to our SEL Award recipients: P/1 JB Quinn for being a fantastic listener. P/1 ST Dre for working on his focus in class 1/2AP Kai for being very creative in art and trying

alternative methods 1/2MG Andy for working hard in Maths. Ford for overall improvement in all subject area. 3/4AT Emerson for a great effort with his Prezi

presentation. 3/4MN Henry for demonstrating good leadership skills

and for always being willing to help others. 4/5TR Annabella for great effort in her maths

assessment. Andrew for great improvement in reading

comprehension. 5/6FA Kevin for always being a great leader. 5/6MG Edward for a more focussed effort in all learning

tasks. Music Louis (1/2MG) for great enthusiasm when singing. Drama Emma (4/5TR) for excellent understanding of

character performance.

SCHOOL COMMUNITY EXTEND AFTER SCHOOL CARE

WINTER HOLIDAY PROGRAMME BOOKINGS ARE OPEN! Book by the deadline of Friday, 10 June to take advantage of lower rates!

Hi everyone, This week we have continued our awesome arts and crafts with Ana, made some interesting fake snow, enjoyed yummy pasta, and cooked an apple crumble! The weather sure is freezing, so please remember to rug up over the long weekend everyone! Best wishes, Caitlin WHAT’S ON NEXT WEEK: Monday 13 June Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday Tuesday 14 June Golden Child & Basketball Drills Wednesday 15 June Home Learning Club and Toasted Sandwiches Thursday 16 June Cooking: Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies! Friday 17 June Pretend Campfire, Campfire Stories & Hot Milo Watch this space throughout the term for regular updates from our Extend team! PARENT PORTAL: extend.com.au

CHECK OUT THESE DATES … AMENDED OR NEW DATES APPEAR WITH **

JUNE

Mon 13 ................. QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HOLIDAY Weds 15 7.00pm ...... Music Soirée Mon 20 .................. Author to visit all grades Tues 21 – Thurs 23 ....... CHOMPERS dentist visit Fri 24 1.00pm ..... End of Term 2

JULY Mon 11 ................. Term 3 begins Tues 19 .................. **Graeme Luck, Reviewer, presents report Weds 27 .................. Student Led Conferences

AUGUST Mon 1-Tues 2 ............... SCHOOL CLOSURE FOR STAFF

CONFERENCE

CAFÉ KRIFI

Mention Trinity Catholic School when you pay your bill at Café Krifi and receive 5% off your bill. (5% goes to our school).

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS ARE HERE!!

Discounted food, travel and entertainment vouchers and 2 for 1 offers.

Books are available at school office. $65 (cash only). Credit Card payments can be made online via link

(Book/digital) https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/9y30569

Bring your receipt and pick up at school office. (20% goes straight to our school)

SUSTAINABILITY NEWS Our Sustainability Group is off and running and we are currently organising to set up garden beds.

Interested in helping in any way? Contact the school office and leave your details. A member of our gardening crew will be in touch!

During Term 2, 2016 all our

students from Prep-6 have

begun learning

COMPUTER CODING.

We are teaching these

programming skills to help

create, design and

adapt computer

software.

Last Thursday the children

also learned how to

ANIMATE using a program

called ABCYA Animate.

The children have been

very excited and

enthusiastic using these

new tools.

They will be showing you

their work during the

upcoming Student-Led

conferences at the

beginning of Term 3.