- St Brendan`s, Shepparton

Term 1, Week 8
Monday 21st March, 2016
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“Our Catholic Identity - St. Brendans’ is a Catholic School embracing our diverse
community with faith and courage in the spirit of the Mercy tradition”.
Special Points of
Interest:
Hats are compulsory
Term 1 & Term 4
We are a Sun Smart
school
Next Direct Debit
Friday 18th March
Friday 8th April
Harmony Day
Friday 18th March
Last day of Term 1
Early dismissal time
2.20pm
Upcoming Pupil
Free Days
Monday 11th April
Wednesday 25th May
PLEASE NOTE :
Our Canteen Will be
closed Thursday 24th
March. Last Day of
School.
New School App is
now available to
Download in the
App Store!
Principals Report
Dear St Brendan‘s School Community,
Harmony Day
Last Friday was a wonderful celebration of Harmony Day for our school community. It was fabulous to see the
students and teachers dress in national costumes or colors of the flag where they or their relations were born. The
children were extremely proud to represent their country.
At Assembly there was such a sea of beautiful costumes and colour. Our day began with ―Welcome to Country‖ by
Kelis Saunders and Ashtyn Atkinson, and even speaking in their native aboriginal language. Our school choir sang
―We are Australia‖ beautifully, and a young aboriginal dance group were fantastic and enjoyed by all.
The students enjoyed performances such as Chinese dancer, A Taste of India, Hip Hop Dancing, African Drummer,
and a Puppeteer Show. The children also took part in craft activities which they enjoyed..
Many thanks to Sally Mills for all her planning and organising of our great guest artists, to Julie Ferguson, our Koori
Educator for organising the Aboriginal Dancers, to Nicky Mammone for her work in organising the creative
activities, to Angela Collins for her work with the choir. Special mention and thanks also to Leanne Pellegrino and
Angela Shaw for all their work to ensure Harmony Day was a success.
Thanks to all our Parents for organising their children‘s outfits and joining us at assembly.
Junior Years
Prep - Year 2 had a wonderful day on Thursday with guest speakers talking about their professions. We had many
speakers and the children thoroughly enjoyed the day. Many thanks to Leanne Pellegrino and her Junior Years
Team for all the preparations and organisation on the day. Special thanks also to all our guests for giving up their
time to be part of this wonderful learning experience.
Year 3/4
Our Year 3/4 students enjoyed their recent excursion to Shepparton Historical Museum. This provided some rich
discussions about the ―old Days‖ and how technology etc. has changed dramatically. The students were able to see
many older equipment and items that they quite possibly have never seen before.
Year 5/6
Year 5/6 students attended a talk on how Parliament works and watched a mock session on introducing a bill. The
students had lots of questions and discussions about our government.
Last Day of Term 1
It is hard to believe that one term has gone by. I must say it has been a very good term with all our children settling
in well and engaged in their learning.
We will finish at 2.20pm with the popular Easter Egg Raffle being drawn at 1.45pm. Please remember to bring any
eggs in before Thursday as the Parents and Friends would appreciate donations.
Thanks
Many thanks to Naomi Egglestone, who has been working in our office for the past two terms when she commenced
after Adriana left on materninty leave. Naomi has been fantastic in her role and we wish her all the best in her continuing in her position of three days at St Mary‘s Primary Mooroopna. It was very kind of her to help us out while
still working at St Mary‘s. Thank you Naomi
Wishing all our Families and School Community a Happy Easter and a safe and enjoyable break.
ATHLETICS TRAINING
Our School Sports have been changed to Friday 29th
April as Division Sports are Week 7.
For April Junior Years will wear Sports Uniform Monday Tuesday and Wednesday.
Middle & Senior Years will wear Sports Uniform Thursday and Friday.
Acknowledgement:
We acknowledge and pay respect to the Yorta
Yorta Nation as the original and ongoing
custodians of the land we meet on.
We commit ourselves to actively work alongside
Aboriginal people for reconciliation and justice.
Parish News
Altar servers for Holy Week:The following children have been rostered on to serve
at the Holy Week ceremonies.
Palm Sunday- 20th March
6pm Mass
Jefferies Jacob, Happy Dyar
8am Mass
Emily Smyth, William Chandler
11am Mass
Nathan Hayes, Ella Bathman, Emmanuel Kitungano,
Francisane Nfunduia
Holy Thursday – 24th March at 7.30pm
Graeme Quinlan
Lina and Mark Omran
Emily Smyth
Martha Chasemore
Good Friday – 25th March at 3pm
Graeme Quinlan
Lina and Mark Omran
Nathan Hayes
Daniel Mupenda
Isabella Cucinotta
Easter Sunday- 27th March
8pm Vigil Mass
Olivia Boschetti
Jefferies Jacob
Martha Chasemore
8am Mass
Graeme Quinlan
Agnel Tobi
11am Mass
Nathan Hayes
Daniel Mupenda
Ah Fook
Isabella Cucinotta
Chiara Villani
Altar Servers Roster for Masses
6pm Saturday 19th March
Jefferies Jacob, Happy Dyar
8am Sunday 20th March
Emily Smyth, William Chandler
11am Sunday 13th March
Nathan Hayes, Ella Bathman, Emmanuel Kitungano,
Franciscane Nfunduia
LEARNING MORE
CREATING CHANGE
―Education is an act of hope‖- Pope Francis
During Holy Week please continue to give
to Project Compassion by encouraging
your children to give up buying a treat
at the tuck shop and putting the money
in the Project Compassion box in each
classroom.
End poverty
Promote justice
Uphold dignity
HOLY WEEK ASSEMBLIES
All parents and families are warmly invited to join
us in celebrating the events of Holy Week
beginning with Palm Sunday lead by 1/2 Anderson
and Finn on Monday 21st March at 9am. On
Tuesday 22nd March, 3/4 Howley will lead us in
celebrating Holy Thursday and on Wednesday 23rd
March, 5/6 McNamara will lead us in a Good
Friday liturgy. All begin at 9am in the Courtyard
(weather permitting).
Parish News
THE EASTER TRIDUUM
Celebrating the central events of our faith
Where: St. Brendan’s Church, Knight St. Shepparton
Reconciliation
Tuesday 22nd March 6:00pm to 7:00pm (Rite two)
SACRED TRIDUUM
Holy Thursday 24th March
7.30pm
The Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Good Friday 25th March
3pm
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
8pm
Stations of the Cross
There are no ceremonies during the day on Holy Saturday.
Private prayer and meditation are encouraged.
Easter Vigil 26th March
8pm
Easter Sunday 27th March
8am & 11am
Parish News
St. Brendan’s Parish - Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Every Sunday at 11.00am Mass during school term.
This Sunday, Palm Sunday is our last
Children’s Liturgy of the Word for
this term.
We will recommence Sunday 17th April
Annual Easter Egg Raffle
Junior Years Neighbourhood Guest Speaker Day
Harmony Day, Today, 21st March, celebrates Australia‘s cultural diversity.
The theme for Harmony Day, 2016 is, ‗Our diversity is our strength‘, and we are so blessed and fortunate to live in
a diverse multicultural community here in Shepparton.
On Friday, we celebrated Harmony Day, a special day for us to reflect, acknowledge and embrace inclusiveness,
respect and a sense of belonging for us all in our multicultural school community here at St. Brendan‘s.
Our special day began with a whole school Assembly, and we welcomed parents and families. The students and
staff joined in the spirit and came dressed in traditional dress costumes or colours that reflected their country of
interest.
Kelis Saunders, Ashtyn Atkinson and Will Morgan presented ‗Welcome To Country‘, and we were entertained by
our school choir lead by Mrs Ange Collins, singing a beautiful rendition of ‗We Are Australian‘. Our Koori
Educational Officer, Mrs Julie Ferguson introduced an Aboriginal Dance Group based in Shepparton, ‗Individual
Dance Spirits‘ who performed an inspiring dance.
During the day the students completed some craft activities decorating Harmony Day Bambolas, (dolls) and
bookmarks organized by Mrs Nicky Mammone, Mrs Leanne Pellegrino and Mrs Ange Shaw.
Our students joined in the fun and celebrations, and were entertained by our visiting performers: African Dance and
Drumming; Chinese Dance and Arts; Indian dance and drama; Hip Hop Dancing and an Indonesian Master Shadow
Puppeteer.
Many thanks to Paula and our wonderful staff for their support and enthusiasm
ensuring an engaging and fun-filled Harmony Day enjoyed by our school
community.
Mrs. Sally Mills
Deputy Principal,
Senior Years Learning - Community News
Senior Years Learning Community News
This term we have been learning about Law Making and Parliament in our Inquiry-based learning. Students
looked at local, State and Federal government roles and responsibilities. We have been looking at persuasive text
and Year 6 students have been preparing a debate. Next term our Inquiry focus is on the environment. To
conclude this unit‘s understandings and to prepare for next term‘s Inquiry-based learning about sustainable
practises to protect our environment and living things, we will be viewing the recently released movie ‗Oddball‘.
ODDBALL- Film Review The Guardian
‘Based on the true story of a dog and his penguin friends, Oddball is both sweet and comes with a gentle
message of environment preservation.’
The creators of family movie Oddball drew inspiration from a real-life story about a beloved tail-wagger. The
titular do-gooder is a Maremma sheepdog. They are fluffy, cuddly, white things that look like golden retrievers
crossed with polar bears.
It is revealed through the film that the Maremma sheep dog is able to also protect penguins. The premise of
screenwriter Peter Ivan‘s story is rooted in the true tale of how a chicken farmer named Allan ―Swampy‖ Marsh
and his pet Maremma saved a colony of penguins on Middle Island – a sanctuary just off the coast of
Warrnambool in Victoria – after it was discovered the dog was scaring away foxes that were devouring those cute
waddling little things.
Maremma dog Oddball pictured with Allan ‘Swampy’ Marsh
(Shane Jacobson)
and Olivia (Coco Jack Gillies). Photograph: Greg Noakes
Senior Years Learning - Community News
The Ceremonies of Holy Week
Last Sunday was Palm Sunday which is the first day of Holy week. This week we are celebrating significant days
of the Easter Triduum with a whole school gathering at 9am in the courtyard on Tuesday & Wednesday.
Today students in 1/2 Finn & Anderson presented the re-enactment of Jesus‘ triumphal entry into Jerusalem.
On Tuesday Middle Years students will present Holy Thursday — a re-enactment of The Last Supper.
On Wednesday the Senior Years will commemorate Good Friday and present the re-enactment of the ‗Way of
the Cross‘.
The Prep/1 students will celebrate Easter Sunday and the Resurrection of Jesus Christ at our first School
Assembly in Term 2 Friday 15th April. It would be lovely to see our families join our School community to
commemorate these days of Holy Week.
Parents & Friends News
President: Sue Simpson, Secretary: Bec Priestly, Treasurer: Sue Lakkaraju
Presidents News
Thankyou sincerely one and all who have activated or updated their IGA
Community Rewards Tag, wonderful efforts, the Staff at IGA have commented
on the recent activity for St Brendans Primary School. Thank you & well done,
we will all see our rewards come about around September/October of this year, so keep up
the good work.
Please if you are able to make the contribution it will be truly appreciated, as I‘d
mentioned it‘s just one of those necessary jobs we all have to do !
Are you tired of losing your children‘s drink bottle? Re-writing names on drink
bottles each time there rubbed off? Labels being picked off, names scratching off?
Well watch the Newsletter first week back to Term 2, we have an exciting new
opportunity – BPA Stainless Steel drink bottles, laser engraved with individual
names, 5 great colors & 20 fun images to choose from. We will run this fundraiser
early Term 2, with the intention of another Order towards the end of the year. So
why not think about upcoming birthday or Christmas presents as well! Watch for this one.
As our Term 1 is drawing to an end, so is our very exciting Easter Egg Raffle, have we all
sent our donations & raffle tickets back in? I know I must attend to first up Monday so I
don‘t leave the last minute massive work load for our terrific mums who have kindly
offered to sort & prepare for our very exciting raffle day.
Sorry girls I‘ll have mine in first thing Monday! Tick 
another job done !
Wishing everyone a safe & happy holiday break, looking forward to
sharing with you all the plans & events we have install for Term 2 .
Sue Simpson
P: 0358 317090 M: 0427 252895
Email: kantara5@bigpond.com.au
Second Hand Uniform Shop
Is open every Friday between 8.30am to 9.30am.
Contact details
for P&F President Sue Simpson
Sue Simpson
Phone 0358 317 090
Mobile 0427 252 895
Email kantara5@bigpond.com.au
Second Hand Uniform Shop is located front of
School Hall.
If this time is inconvenient for you please
contact Shannon to organise a more suitable
time.
Shannon Leahy Ph. 0403 288 695
Football
The Saints Football Club
Important Football Training Information
Training for all grades (Under 10 Grade 3 & 4 and Under 12 Grade 5 & 6) will be at the Emmaus
Campus on Wednesday the 16th and 23rd of March. Start time 4.30.
Registration forms for Football can be found at the school office, on the school website or at training
Registration forms must be filled out before the first game and can be returned at any training or back to
the school office.
There is still plenty of time to register. The season won’t start for another 6-7 weeks.
Due to the Emmaus Campus being booked on Thursday‘s our training day and
location will change in April. After the Easter school holidays the Club will be
training back at St Brendan‘s Football Oval on Thursdays at 4.30pm.
We will still be playing all home games at the Emmaus Campus.
For any inquiries, please contact Jason Ritchie Ph. 0407 160 195.
Basketball
Term 1 Calendar Dates
Thursday 24th March:
Term 2
Monday 11th April:
Wednesday 25th May:
Term 1:
March
Term 2:
Term 3:
Term 4:
Holy Thursday
Last day for students FINISH TIME 2.20PM
Pupil Free Day (1st day of term 2) - Staff PD
Pupil Free Day - Staff PD
TERM DATES
Thursday 28th January to Thursday 24th
Monday 11th April to Friday 24th June
Monday 11th July to Friday 16th September
Monday 3rd October to Monday 19th Dec