Newsletter 13.6.13.pub - St Bernard`s Batemans Bay!

ST BERNARD’S
PRIMARY SCHOOL
Newsletter
13 June 2013
Calendar
Dear Parents and Friends,
Have you got your ball tickets yet? This Saturday promises to be a
great community event with our three schools all supporting it. I must
thank Megan Usher and her team for the fantastic job they have done
in organising this special event. I hope to see you there!
A number of staff have been attending the Indigenous Cultural
Immersion Program which is funded by the Australian
Government’s National Partnership’s Program. I look forward to our
teachers bringing back some wonderful ideas on how to integrate
aspects of indigenous culture into our curriculum.
I hope that most of you have had a chance to book your time slots for
our up and coming parent teacher interviews. A reminder that
interviews will close on Tuesday 25 June at 9.00 am. Teachers will
print off their own timetables that morning in readiness for the
afternoon interviews.
Jun
Fri 14
Book Club due back
Mon 17
Payment no. 2 due
for Yr 6 Narrabeen
camp - $100
Tue 18
P & F Meeting 7 pm
Thu 19
School Board
Meeting
Notes sent out 6 - 12 Jun
Nil
I have received some positive feedback from parents regarding how quick and easy it is to make a
booking for school interviews. As mentioned before it works on a first come first served basis so
please book soon. If you miss out on a time I would suggest that you contact your child’s teacher to
arrange a mutually convenient time.
If you need assistance please do not hesitate to contact the front office for support. I have made an
Ipad available in the front office for your convenience if required.
A reminder that we are now officially in winter uniform mode. Shorts, summer dresses etc should
not be worn.
A special welcome to Deacon Luke who is assisting Father Tom. Luke is in the final stages of his
training as a priest. He is currently visiting all the classes and is proving to be a valuable resource.
Have a great week everyone.
Blessings,
David
That All May Be One
Dear Parents and Carers
Cold, wet winter days have a tendency to chill our spirit as well as our bodies. It’s a little harder to feel
‘joyful’ when we feel cold. In the movie Pollyanna the main character irritates many of the residents in her
town with her ‘glad’ outlook on life. Every obstacle can be turned into something positive.
Research into longevity showed that it was a person’s attitude that was the key element to living a long
life. Those being researched seemed to have discovered the secret of joyful living by being fully engaged
with their lives and being fully alive in one present moment followed by the next. Pema Chadron, a
Tibetan spiritualist, observed that, “Authentic joy is not a state of feeling or being high. Rather it is a state
of appreciation that allows us to participate fully in our own lives.”
Denmark seems to be the best country at living joyfully and the main reason is that most people strive to
do their very best in their day to day activities. They do their best because they care, they work hard
because that fulfils them and they don’t worry too much about the “negatives”.
“Worry is like sitting in a rocking chair; it will keep you busy but you won’t get anywhere.”
Author unknown.
The French naturalist, Jean Henri Fabre, was fascinated by
processional caterpillars that marched in a long unbroken line
front to back. So, he captured enough of them to encircle the rim
of a flower pot. He linked them nose to end and started them
walking in a closed circle around the rim of the pot. For days they
moved like a perpetual merry-go-round and, although food was
near at hand, the caterpillars starved to death on their endless
march to nowhere.
Unfortunately, life is like this for some people. They worry over unfounded fears which really never
happen. They wander through life without any meaningful and worthwhile purpose. Similar to the
caterpillars, they spend their life going in circles which, as they age, become decreasing circles; a tragic
way to live.
Joyful living is the result of being totally accepting of our present moment. Whenever we project ourselves
away from our present moment and seek happiness in another time or place, we leave joy behind. When
all parts of our life fully embrace where we are right now, we can’t help but be joyful. When Jesus spoke
to his Apostles and said: “These things I have spoken to you that my joy may remain in you and that your
joy may be full,” John 14:11 He was speaking through them to us.
Again, when Jesus said; “Until now you have asked nothing in my name; ask and you will receive that
your joy may be full.” John 16: 24 He is stating that He wants us to be full of joy. Jesus is inviting us to call
on His name to draw on the resources of God for anything we need to help us to live joyfully. Living
joyfully is a work in progress throughout our lives. So, “Get on with it; you can’t dwell on disappointments.”
“Lord, we pray for a personal encounter with your words, ‘Well done … enter into the joy of your Lord’.”
Matt. 25: 23.
Please keep in your thought and prayers the many people in our community who are in need of support
Wishing you joy and blessings
Helene Boller
SCHOOL FEES DUE TUESDAY 28 MAY
SCHOOL BANKING
Congratulations to Janaki Camp (3B), Jayden
Moran-Schuyt (2A), Ella Hare (4B), Oscar
Woolridge (1B), Lachlan Knight (6S) and Emily
Hoper (1J) who earned their Bronze Certificates
last week. Lily Castagna (1J) has been
rewarded with 2 handballs for making 20
deposits into her Commonwealth Bank bank
account. Well done.
Thank you to the families who have paid their Term 2 fees. If
you are experiencing financial difficulty and are unable to
finalise your school fees please phone 44724446. Thank you.
BOOK CLUB IS DUE BACK ON FRIDAY
14 JUNE 2013.
WEEKEND MASSES
6.00 PM SATURDAYS
9.00 AM SUNDAYS
CANTEEN—WEEK 8
Mon 17 Jun
Ray Sheiles
Tue
Fiona Devane
Wed
Niomi Borg
Thu
HELPER NEEDED
Fri
Anka Crooke & more
HELPERS NEEDED FOR ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
TEDDY BEAR PICNIC KINDERGARTEN
TUESDAY 28 JUNE 2013
On Tuesday 28 June 2013 Kindergarten students from St Mary's and St
Bernard's, along with their excited Teddy's and teachers, shared a special picnic
day on the bottom oval. The Teddy Bear's picnic has become an annual event
between the two schools, usually coinciding with Catholic Schools Week. The
picnic is a celebration of our community spirit and the pathways that extend
between our 3 local Catholic schools. The children enjoyed a range of activities
including bubble blowing, an obstacle course, magic painting, art activities and
more!
An enormous thank you to the Kindergarten parents who provided a bounty of
delicious picnic food and who assisted with group activities. A wonderful day
was had by all!
The Kindergarten Teachers - Mrs Valentini, Mrs Hardman and Mrs Hynes
ST BERNARD’S SCHOOL BUSH DANCE
Thank you to all those who supported the Bush Dance last Thursday night. A good time was had by all judging by
all reports. The little ones especially looked like they were having a fantastic time. We would like to thank our
tireless workers in the Canteen who kept people refreshed and ready for the next bout of dancing fun.
Congratulations to those people who won the raffle prizes: Lucy Vearing (KJ), Kylie Gill, Anne Scicluna and Jakob
Barbara (3B). The donation of items for the hampers were very generous and we are grateful for your support!
The class who brought the most items in for the hampers was 6S and they will be playing the teachers in a game of
soocer rounders in the last week of term. Well done!
THE FINAL DAY FOR
WOOLWORTHS EARN
AND LEARN STICKERS
WAS LAST SUNDAY 9
JUNE 2013. PLEASE
SEND ALL YOUR
STICKERS IN AS SOON
AS POSSIBLE. THANKS!
WE WISH TO ADVISE
THAT THERE WERE
TWO MISTAKES IN THE
CALENDAR FOR TERM 2
WEEK 6 - WEEK 9 and
TERM 3 WEEK 1 - 5: THE
ASSEMBLY ON 26 JULY
WILL BE HOSTED BY
YEAR 3 AND THE
ASSEMBLY ON
9 AUGUST WILL BE
HOSTED BY YEAR 2. WE
APOLOGISE FOR THIS
OVERSIGHT.
CatholicCare
Better Access
Psychology
services at
no cost to the
individual
To access the service:
• An individual must obtain a mental health care plan and
referral from a GP. This is to ensure that we can bulk bill
through Medicare.
• The individual/GP/worker can then contact our head
office in Canberra to book an appointment at the office
they wish to attend
• An individual can receive up to 10 appointments per
calendar year with a review from their GP after the first 6
appointments
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CatholicCare Better Access offers
a bulk billing psychology service at
no cost to the individual. The
program has now expanded over
three of our regional NSW offices
including Moruya
on the South
Coast.
Moruya Office 46 Vulcan St, Moruya Appointments
available with Noel Azar (psychologist) on Fridays from 10.30 am to 4pm
Goulburn Office 57 Verner St, Goulburn: Appointments available with
Marie Novella-McMahon (mental health social worker) on Tuesday from
9.30 am to 5.00 pm
Yass Office 103 Meehan St, Yass:
For more info
Appointments available with Kathryn Gray
Contact our Head
Office on
(psychologist) on Fridays from 6.00 pm to
0261637600
8.00 pm
ST BERNARD’S OOSH offers quality after School Care
until 6.00 pm Monday – Friday in term time and a holiday
program from 8.00 am – 6.00 pm Monday – Friday
during school holidays.
Call Alicia on 0448 137 753
Email: st.bernards-oosh@live.com.au
CHILD & ADOLESCENT ASSESSMENT SERVICE
JULY 2013 CLINIC
Southern NSW Medicare Local is holding a Child and Adolescent Assessment Clinic in Moruya during early July
2013. Assessments will be provided by Stacy Shepherd, an experienced Educational & Developmental
Psychologist. The clinic will be held on the following dates:
•
Monday 1 July, Tuesday 2 July, Thursday 4 July and Friday 5 July 2013
What assessments are offered?
Cognitive Assessment, Educational Assessment or a Combined Cognitive & Educational Assessment.
There is a cost associated with these assessments. The school front office has a form with further details.
Bookings:
To make an appointment, please contact Nicole Cox on 4475 0843 or ncox@snswml.com.au.
PLEASE CONSIDER. WE ONLY NEED 14 MORE ORDERS TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN!
$30.00 each
SRC ART EXHIBITION
22 MAY 2013
We would like to thank all those who participated in the recent SRC Art Exhibition.
A Certificate of Appreciation was represented to the following students:
Jed Forrest
Jaycob Goodliffe
Hannah Carthew
Julian Antoniak
Amanda Tomicic
Jed Salmon
George Cockram
Jerri Lubbe
Bella McKenzie
Lily Berkrey
William McAteer
Dane Wilson
Grace Ralston
Lachlan Knight
Emily Fisk
Leo Ta Hunyh
Chloe Moore
Kate Kavanagh
Ella Crow
Evie Willis
Anna Tran
Jarvis Tucker
Douglas D’Amico
Douglas D’Amico
Harrison O’Keeffe
Isabella Cummins
Geordie Kemp
Yi Ying Li
Charlotte Armstrong
Emma Tuckwell
Dylan Rouse
Harry Barrington
Benjamin Everitt
Kitty Heffernan
Renee Poirrier
Peri Cooke
Ethan Kelland
Timothy Bath
Jack Gallen
Braith Porteous
Hannah Pitkin
Maddison Blewitt
Indyaesha McKay
Felicity McCloughan
Jayden Moran-Schuyt
Emily Hoper
Mia Buckley
William Holland
Jasmine Stuart
Taylor-Rose Dwyer
Christopher Usher
Isaiah Magnus
Jaycob Andrews de-Bear Harper Pollard
Finnley Love
Myles Duncombe
Oliver Warren
Madison Harper
Lilly Ralston
Faith Ralston
Tamara Duncombe
Taylah Hopman
Liarna Miller
Regan Drew
Jonathan Antoniak
Madeleine Talbot
Chloe Hood
Sienna Klarica
Shelby Henderson
Kayley McCloughan
Tyne Porteous
Anjelica Ward
Alexander Castrisios
Kye Forrest
Jade Borg
Sarah Mifsud
Benjamin Fish
Sarah Tuckwell
Akira Boller
Chenoa Cultrera
Decklyn Brennan-Deeble Montana Shaw
Sophie Gaffey
Joshua Patterson
Ella Elwes
Jade Borg
Timothy Mifsud
Leila Patyus
Felix Warren
Ruby Dunne
Courtney Knight
Janaki Camp
Jack McAteer
Kobi Briggs
Samuel Bath
Joshua Smart
Keely Bruce
Ivy Prior
Amber Drew
Dennis Dyason
Luke Shooks
Lauren Smits
Shayla Ta
Ellysia Roche
Kalyah Moore
Harrison Rogan
Unfortunately, there are people we could add to this list but they did not put their name on their artwork or they just
put their first name on their work and did not mention a class so we could not identify them at the time of writing this
article. However, we are grateful for your participation and encourage all in continuing in improving their drawing
skills.
Student Representative Council and Mr Young
COULD ALL BALL RAFFLE TICKETS PLEASE BE RETURNED SOLD OR
UNSOLD TO THE SCHOOL NOW IT IS BEING DRAWN ON SATURDAY NIGHT.
THANK YOU.
GIRLS’ FOOTY FESTIVAL!
Supported by AFL NSW and NRL Women in League
Get active, try a new sport and have fun this July school holidays
Learn how to play AFL with the team from AFL NSW and have a go at Rugby League with the Women in League
and Dragons Community Team.
NSW Sport and Recreation is offering a one day footy clinic. If you’re a girl aged between 8 - 15 years the clinic will
provide you with the opportunity to try a new sport, learn new skills and stay active these school holidays.
WHEN - Thursday 11 July 2013
WHERE - Centenary Field, Croome Rd Sports Complex, Shellharbour
TIME - 9.00 am - 3.00 pm
COST - $25.00
Please bring snacks for morning tea, afternoon tea and food for lunch
Register now before it’s booked out!
How to Enrol
Phone
Call 131 302 and have your credit card ready (Visa, Mastercard)
Fax
Complete the enrolment form which is available from the school office, include your credit card
details and fax to (02) 4228 5399
Mail
Complete the enrolment form which is available from the school office, include your credit card
details, a cheque or money order, and mail to: Sport & Recreation, PO Box 307, Wollongong 2520.
Award Winners from 7 June 2013 Assembly
(Kinder)
Liam Lorraine, Ivy Prior, Akira Wallace, Angus Blythe, Maddison Golden,
Bella McKenzie, Alexander Rogan, Cooper Simpson, Rhys Sommerville,
Stephanie Bow, Bill Eppelstun, Finn Wheatley
(Year 1)
William Foster, Evan Law, Mia Hewson, Taylah Hopman, Michael Aitken,
Jonathan Antoniak, Sarah Mifsud
(Year 2)
Ella Belk, Isabella McGee, Kyle Young, Jackson Blake, Joshua Brodie,
Lily Hare, Lauren Smits
(Year 3)
Ruby Harrington, Crystal Kousal, Christopher Usher, Madison Harper,
Samuel Bath, Lachlan Collins, Tristan Haig, Ethan Reidy
(Year 4)
Alexander Castrisios, Skye Faith, Sarah Penberthy, Pippin Turner,
Maddison Bayes
Bayes--Morton, Thomas Funnell, Ryan Hall, Olivia Le Compte
(Year 5)
Jordan Bandur, Nicholas Usher, Krissie Gleeson, Ethan Kelland, Austin Mohr
(Year 6)
Darcy Bruce, Caeden Devane, Liam Kelland, Emily Byrne, Edwina Howard,
India Jenkin, Courtney Knight
(French)
Alicia Hogan, Riley Battiato, Luke Shooks, Jade Coleman, Peri Cooke
Angela Willoughby, Wyatt Wakelam, Benjamin Facchini
The Children’s Extra
Good afternoon! We are having
a writing competition. This will
be judged in the next few
weeks. The prize is a chance to
design and create “The
Children’s Extra” page with
your own articles. It will be
displayed in the newsletter.
Here’s how you can win: write
a magazine article about one
of these topics:
Water
Food
School
4oo words are the limit.
Handwriting is allowed but it
must be printed (not
cursive) and legible. We
encourage all students to
enter a piece of writing.
Please put your name and
class on your work. Thank you.
Hannah
HOUSE OF SECRETS
House of secrets is an action packed and
plain amazing book. There are twists at
every corner and you shall never know what
will happen next. It’s funny and amazing.
You HAVE to read it! Would be suitable for
ages 11 and up. Rated 9.5 out of 10. For the
adventure seekers. By Chris Columbus
Editor: Hannah Carthew
Publisher: Caitlin Hogan
Assistant Manager: India Jenkin