Term 4 Week 1 - October 11th, 2018

OCTOBER Monday 15th School Assembly Sen B presenting—2.50pm O’Connell Building Friday 19th Hot Dog, Icy pole/Frozen yogurt lunch place your order via St Paul’s Online Store by Tuesday 9.00PM https://spcoburg.cdfpay.org.au Tuesday 23rd Book Fair begins Friday 26th Day for Daniel—Wear a Touch of Red

Dear Parents And Friends Of St Paul’s, Welcome back to term 4. I hope all families were able to spend time relaxing and regenerating, sleeping in and spending time together, the weather helped with spending time outdoors. It was wonderful to see everyone on Monday morning bright and happy despite losing an hour of sleep due to daylight saving. This term promises to be one filled with many learning opportunities for St Paul’s students and many family school events. I hope the calendar will help families plan for these as we near the very busy Christ-mas time.

2019 if any family (other than year 6 ) is leaving St Paul’s please let the office know. We are beginning to plan classes for 2019.

Funding for Catholic Schools As you have heard in the media in the last few weeks funding for Catholic schools has been revised and we will now receive funding that is more correctly aligned to factors other than Coburg property prices. Catholic Execu-tive Director, Stephen Elder and his team at Catholic Education Melbourne have tirelessly and relentlessly taken the case for Catholic Education to Politicians. This is a big win for Catholic families and Catholic Education. On St Paul’s behalf I would like to thank Stephen Elder and all at Catholic Education Melbourne. Please find two letters attached to this newsletter from Stephen Elder.

St Paul’s Playgroup WOW! What an awesome turnout at our very first Playgroup yesterday. We had around 8 children, 7 St Paul’s families including some extended family members. Everyone was super impressed with the toys and activities we provided. Activities included: free play, snack time and mat time. Angela Gangi, our librarian was there and read and sang some nursery rhymes and everyone got involved. An-gela has run playgroups before – she said ‘this one is awesome.’ The Hall is a great venue with lots of space and filled with light. The toys purchased were very engaging for the children and the PMP climbing equipment was a bonus - better than Gymbaroo! The team of Donna Coleman and Donna Ervin (who is currently on Long Service Leave) should be very proud of this playgroup. Donna Coleman is very committed and has worked very hard to establish this playgroup. A great first session! Please come along if you have a toddler and spread the word! This is great example of how school communities can work together to connect families not only of school aged children but also from the important 0-5 years.

WALK TO SCHOOL 2018

October is “Walk to School” month in Victoria. The Victorian government has set up this initiative to promote the building of healthy habits from an early age.

St. Paul’s will participate in Walk to School for two weeks, from Monday 15th October to Friday 26th October.

During these two weeks we are encouraging everyone to walk, ride or scoot to and from school with their parents. If you can’t walk all the way, you could park the car a street away, and walk the rest of the way. Each class will be keep a tally of how many children walk each day. Children will receive a stick-er each day they walk

Please read the parent fact sheet that has been sent home for further infor-mation.

Welcome This week we welcome a new Prep student Esosa to our school. Esosa and his family have moved to Coburg from Western Australia. I know you will make them feel welcome when you see new faces in the yard.

Young Designer Awards Congratulations to our Young designer winners who were presented with their awards on Monday by Lizzie Blandthorn. Lizzie was very impressed with the creativity of our students. Check out Lizzie’s Facebook pagewhich features St Paul’s. Congratulations to Joe Keane for leading this wonderful inspiring challenge.

Girls’ Summer Uniform I have had many requests from parents asking if we could include shorts or skorts as part of the girls’ Summer uniform, to allow them to be more active during recess and lunch. After consulting with leaders in the school and a parent group, as well as uniform suppliers, we have decided to include skorts as an alternative to the summer dress. This is to be worn with the sky blue polo top. It’s available from size 4—18 for $22 and can be purchased through the Uniform Shop. A sample is available at the office. Have a great week. Maria Mercuri

St Paul’s Young Designer Award – Airdrop Challenge After an exciting final of the St Paul’s Young Designer Award late last term, the school gathered together in the

school library on Monday to review a very successful Airdrop Challenge, celebrate this year’s finalists and an-

nounce the winners.

We were very honoured to have Lizzy Blandthorn MP join our special assembly to present the winners with

their prizes. Lizzy kindly donated our three school champion prizes – each receiving a $50 voucher to the Aus-

tralian Geographic Store.

Congratulations to our 2018 St Paul’s Young Designer Jonathan Jacovou from 1/2P. Jonathan’s design was

judged by the staff to be the most creative, came with a detailed set of instructions and safely transported a

total of 279mL of water over two consecutive 5m drops (losing only 21mL).

Best Creative Design: 1st Jonathan Jacovou

2nd

Filippo Collia

3rd Loriana Francis

Grade Champions: Prep: Alex Chong

Year 1/2: Jonathan Jacovou

Year 3/4: Adriana Francis

Year 5/6 Gabe Abdo

School Champions 1st Jonathan Jacovou (St Paul’s Young Designer)

2nd Alex Chong

3rd Gabe Abdo

This year’s event showed great ingenuity, creativity and persistence from all involved. We look forward to see-

ing what students will design and create when the St Paul’s Young Designer Award returns in 2019.

Jonathan receives his prize

from Lizzy Blandthorn MP

Winners and finalists from Monday’s Young Designer Assembly

IS COMING TO ST PAUL’S!

This is a perfect opportunity to stock up on gifts for Christmas as well as purchase

the latest releases from Scholastic for your children and family!

Opening Hours for Purchasing:

Thursday, 25/10: 8.30am – 9.15am

1.00pm – 1.30pm

3.15pm – 4.00pm

Friday, 26/10: 8.30am – 9.15am

1.00pm – 1.30pm

3.15pm – 4.00pm

Monday, 29/10: 8.30am – 9.15am

1.00pm – 1.30pm

3.15pm – 4.00pm

Please note students will have the opportunity to visit the Book Fair on Tuesday, 23rd October and

Wednesday, 24th October to browse the selection and write their ideal ‘Wish List’ to take home.

All money raised from the Book Fair will be used to purchase library books and literacy re-

sources for our school.

$440 Raised for Farmers in Need!

A big thank you to all those who supported Mini

Vinnies Dress like a Farmer Day on the final day

of Term 3. As a school we raised $440 for the

Vinnies Drought Appeal.

Winners of the Jellybean guessing competition

were:

Alexander M (1/2M)

Isabella V (Sen M)

Dominic S(1/2D)

DAY FOR DANIEL

Wear a touch of RED Friday 26th of October

On Friday 26th of October, Saint Paul’s Primary School will be hold-ing a Day for Daniel. Day for Daniel is a National Day of Action to raise awareness of child safety, protection and harm prevention.

The objectives of Day for Daniel are:

To raise awareness about child safety and protection and to pro-mote a safer community for children. To educate children regarding their personal safety and empower them to Recognise, React and Report.

The theme for the day is ‘Wear red and educate’ so we would en-courage all members of the community to wear a touch of red on Friday the 26th of October in recognition of Day for Daniel. This could be a red ribbon, red socks or a red badge!

For more information on Day for Daniel or the Daniel Morcombe Foundation, please visit: http://www.dayfordaniel.com.au/

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OCTOBER

(Students must wear School Hats for all outdoor activities)

Monday 8th October Young Designers Award Ceremony – 2.30pm in the Library Special Guest Lizzie Blandthorn (MLA)

Wednesday, 10th (weekly) St. Paul’s Playgroup begins: O’Connell Building @ 9.15am

Thursday 11th (weekly) ABC Music lessons

Monday 15th Assembly: Senior B @ 2.50pm

Thursday 18th Penance Information Evening

Monday 22nd Assembly: 3/4B @ 2.50pm

Tuesday 23rd BOOK FAIR BEGINS

Monday 29th Assembly: 1/2S @ 2.50pm

BOOK FAIR – LAST DAY

Wednesday 31st Penance Evening

NOVEMBER

Tuesday 6th MELBOURNE CUP DAY

Friday 9th SENIOR MARKET DAY

Monday 12th Prep 2019 Craft morning (session 1) beginning @ 9.00am

Assembly: 3/4T @ 2.50pm

Wednesday 14th ATHLETICS CARNIVAL @ Coburg Athletics Track

Monday 19th Assembly: 1/2P @ 2.50pm

Wednesday 21st SCHOOL DISCO: 6pm-8pm in the O’Connell Building

Thursday 22nd SCHOOL CLOSURE DAY

Friday 23rd SCHOOL CLOSURE DAY

Monday 26th Prep 2019 Craft morning (session 2) beginning @ 9.00am

Assembly: Prep C & TE @ 2.50pm

Thursday 29th ABC Music Concert @ 2.15pm in the O’Connell Building

DECEMBER

Monday 3rd Whole School attending mass (Advent) @ 10am

Year 6 School Leaver’s Assembly: @ 2pm

Tuesday 4th Prep 2019 Orientation morning (9.30am) Year 6 School Leaver’s Assembly: @ 2pm

Wednesday 5th Whole School Christmas Concert 7pm @ Mercy College

Monday 10th Whole School attending mass (Advent) @ 10am

Assembly: 1/2D @ 2.50pm

Monday 17th Graduation Mass @ 7pm

Wednesday 19th Funfields Senior Excursion

P-4 Annual Picnic @ Coburg Lake 10.30am – 2.30pm

Thursday 20th Whole School End of Year Mass @ 10am

Final day of School Dismissal @ 12.pm

PARENT HELPERS FRIDAY LUNCH ROSTER

TERM 4 – 2018 Dear Parents, Please add your name below to assist with Friday lunches. Lunches for the children can only go ahead with your ongoing support. Thank you, Chantelle 0412 438 863

APPLYING STICKERS TO BAGS

(APP. 45 MINS)

FRIDAY – BAGGING

(APP. 1 HOUR)

WEEK 1

Beginning 08/10

SUBWAY

WED 10/10

N/A

FRI 12/10

N/A

WEEK 2

Beginning 15/10

HOT DOGS ICYPOLE/FROZEN YOGURT

WED 17/10

Nancy Gammaldi

FRI 19/10

1. PICK UP ROLLS AM

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2. LOAD STEAMER 11.00 ________________

3. PACK 12:00 _______________________

WEEK 3

Beginning 22/10

HAMBURGERS

WED 24/10

1. ________________

FRI 26/10

1. ______________________

2. ______________________

3. _______________________

WEEK 4

Beginning 29/10

SUSHI

WED 31/11

1. ________________

FRI 02/11

1. ______________________

2. _______________________

WEEK 5

Beginning 05/11

SUBWAY

WED 07/11

N/A

FRI 09/11

N/A

WEEK 6

Beginning 12/11

HOT DOGS ICYPOLE/FROZEN YOGURT

WED 14/11

1. _____________________

FRI 16/11

1. PICK UP ROLLS AM

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2. LOAD STEAMER 11.00 ________________

3. PACK 12:00 ______________________

WEEK 7

Beginning 19/11

SCHOOL CLOSURE DAY

SCHOOL CLOSURE DAY

WEEK 8

Beginning 26/11

HAMBURGERS

WED 28/11

1. Nancy Gammaldi FRI 30/11

1. ______________________

2. ______________________

3. _______________________

WEEK 9

Beginning 03/12

SUSHI

WED 05/12

1. ________________

FRI 07/12

1. ______________________

2. _______________________

WEEK 10

Beginning 10/12

SUBWAY

WED 12/12

N/A

FRI 14/12

N/A