Our Lady of the Nativity School

Term 1 Week 10
“In All Things May God Be Glorified”
Our Lady of the
Nativity School
Monday 1st April 2013
OLN Parish Administrator
Fr Paul Slyney
In the Parish of Our Lady of the Nativity
The Core Value for this term is Respect.
Dear Parents of OLN,
John 20: 1 - 9
The Empty Tomb. 1 On the first day of the week, Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in
the morning, while it was still dark, and saw the stone removed from the tomb. 2 So she ran
and went to Simon Peter and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and told them, “They have
taken the Lord from the tomb, and we don’t know where they put him.” 3 So Peter and the
other disciple went out and came to the tomb. 4 They both ran, but the other disciple ran faster
than Peter and arrived at the tomb first; 5 he bent down and saw the burial cloths there, but
did not go in. 6 When Simon Peter arrived after him, he went into the tomb and saw the burial
cloths there, 7 and the cloth that had covered his head, not with the burial cloths but rolled up
in a separate place. 8 Then the other disciple also went in, the one who had arrived at the tomb
first, and he saw and believed. 9 For they did not yet understand the scripture that he had to
rise from the dead. 10 Then the disciples returned home.
Easter is the holiest and most solemn season in the church’s calendar and marks the most significant events of Holy
Week. It marks the end of Lent, the period in which we prepare ourselves through prayer, self-denial, fasting and
service, to celebrate the resurrection. Through His death and resurrection, Christ freed us all from sin and gave us
the promise of new life, both in this world and the next.
Our Holy Week celebrations were a most beautiful and prayerful experience last week. I would like to thank all
those parents who were able to join us. My thanks to our RE Co-ordinator, Liz Le Breton for her work in planning
and preparing each of the liturgies and to the teachers who prepared the children so well. I congratulate the
children for the manner in which they participated. At each liturgy, their reverence was truly inspirational.
Cameron Lievore
Principal
RE NEWS RE NEWS
Holy Week: thank you to all the children who participated in our Holy Week reflections. The children
who presented the reflections were so reverent and beautiful, and retold the events of Jesus life
throughout Holy Week. All the children from Kindergarten to Stage 3 are to also be praised for the
manner in which they listened and responded to the liturgies. It was a meaningful and prayerful time at
OLN.
Our Easter liturgy will be this Thursday at 11.15am, you are most welcome to join us.
Project Compassion Boxes: thank you to those who have returned their project compassion boxes.
We would be grateful if all boxes could be returned this week. The money raised will be forwarded to
Caritas who are committed to; education, sustainable livelihoods, affordable healthcare and supportive,
safe environments to people around the world.
Liz LeBreton (REC)
IMPORTANT DIARY NOTE
Friday 12th April (Week 11 & last
day of Term 1) is a STAFF
DEVELOPMENT DAY and therefore,
PUPIL FREE DAY, when students do not
come to school.
will be no supervision
students on this day.
There
for
Monday 29th April (Week 1 Term
2) is also a STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY
/PUPIL FREE DAY and there will be NO
supervision for students.
Students return to school in Term 2 on
Tuesday 30th April.
OLN Parish Mass Times - Saturday 5pm & Sunday 8:30am
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What’s on this Fortnight!
TUCKSHOP NEWS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Tuesday
2nd April
The Tuckshop is open each Monday and
Thursday. Support our Tuckshop and help
keep it operating at our school.
Menus are available from the School
Office.
In Term 2 the Winter menu will come
into affect. This will be sent home
before the end of Term 1.
Anzac Day March @ Lawson Thursday 25th April
Anzac Day falls during the 2nd week of the school
holidays, however, we will be continuing our tradition of
attending this very important commemorative service as
a school. Therefore, we are asking as many families as
possible to join with us at the Assembly Point at Queens
Oak Street Lawson (near the Tennis Courts) at 10:10am
to participate in the Lawson March.
Students must be in their full WINTER Uniform,
including school hat.
Let’s remember those Australian & New Zealand service
personnel and their families who made sacrifices to
preserve the freedoms we enjoy today.
Sport S3
Wednesday
Sport Stage 2
3rd April
Thursday
4th April
Tuckshop Open
Uniform Shop Open 8:30am - 9am
Easter Reflection
5th April
Sport K, Yr 1 & Yr2
Japanese
Drama/Gross Motor
Saturday
CARING GROUP WORKING BEE 9am
6th April
Monday
8th April
(Week 11)
Tuesday
9th April
Tuckshop Open
Kids & Carers Group 8:45-11am
Banking
Music
Sport S3
Wednesday
10th April
Thursday
11th April
Sew & Save at Springwood would like to
advise that the new OLN Polar Fleece
Jackets have arrived in store.
Banking
Music
Friday
ANZAC DAY 2013
Tuckshop Open (in lieu of Easter Monday)
Sport Stage 2
SPRING FAIR SOFT DRINK DRIVE
Tuckshop Open
Uniform Shop Open 8:30am - 9am
End of Term 1 for Students
Friday
12th April
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
DAY/PUPIL FREE DAY
WHAT’S ON WEEK 1 OF TERM 2
UNIFORM SHOP NEWS
Monday
29th April
Uniform Shop (Clothing Pool Items) will be open on
Thursday only at 8:30-9am.
New Clothing Items— School Hats & Beanies are available
from the School Office.
(Week 1)
Tuesday
30th April
Wednesday
New Clothing Item Prices
1st May
Legionnaire Hats $8 /Winter Beanies $12
Thursday
All other clothing items are available from SEW &
SAVE, Springwood.
Thanks to our helpers - Sylvia Himmelreich, Libby
Mundy, Pauline Stafrace, and Monica Jones.
2nd May
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
DAY/PUPIL FREE DAY
TERM 2 COMMENCES
STUDENTS
FOR
Sport Stage 2
Andrew Chin RE Music workshop
Tuckshop Open
Uniform Shop Open 8:30am - 9am
Friday
3rd May
Sport K, Yr 1 & Yr2
Japanese
Drama/Gross Motor
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“In All Things May God Be Glorified”
Our Lady of the Nativity School
7 Somers Street Lawson NSW 2783
Phone: 02 47591787
Fax: 02 47592605
Email oln@parra.catholic.edu.au
Web www.olnlawson.catholic.edu.au
LIBRARY NEWS
This term has progressed so quickly and one of our highlights has
been the creation of our beautiful Emerald City which we now call the
library. Many thanks again to Suz assisted by Meghan, our resident
artists.
In digital technologies QR codes have been a 'real hit' and will
continue to do so as we embrace developing technologies in becoming
21st Century Digital Citizens. Print Format is of equal importance as in
the real world we have both.
In this Easter season may your hearts be filled with joy.
Every blessing,
Maree Crawford
BOOK CLUB NEWS
BOOK CLUB CLEARANCE SALE
The return date for Clearance Sale orders
is Friday 5th April (Week 10).
SPORTS NEWS
Please note: delivery is NOT
guaranteed before the school
holidays.
UPCOMING EVENTS & REPORTS
Diocesan Cross Country 2013
The Diocesan Cross Country will be held at
Eastern Creek on Tuesday 7th May 2013 (Term
2 Week 2). A letter will be sent home to those
students who have qualified to compete at
Diocesan level. We will need drivers to transport
the competitors to the venue, and helpers on the
day.
WANDERERS
SOCCER CLINIC
STAGE 2 (postponed from Term 1)
FOR
We have been able to reschedule the Wanderers
Soccer Clinic for Stage 2 and it will now be held
on Thursday 9th May (Week 2). Keep your
fingers crossed for fine weather!
OLN ATHLETICS CARNIVAL 2013
Please keep Thursday 23rd May free as we will
need lots of helpers to run our Athletics Carnival at
Tom Hunter Oval, Faulconbridge.
Please note the date in your diary, and a letter will
be sent home in Term 2.
Lauren Maund
SEE OUR WEBSITE
KINDERGARTEN 2014 ENROLMENTS
Our Enrolment process for
Kindergarten 2014 has commenced.
Application forms have been sent to
families who have contacted us.
Please contact the School Office to have
an application form sent out if you
haven’t already done so.
Electronically Accessing the Parent Newsletter
The OLN Parent Newsletter is available for parents to
access via the Internet.
Log on to olnlawson.catholic.edu.au
On the main page, use the News & Events drop down
box to reveal the Newsletters heading. Click on
Newsletters and you will be taken to a page that shows
the latest Newsletter, by date.
The Newsletters are held in an Archive File, which allows
you to review earlier editions.
www.olnlawson.catholic.edu.au
Email: oln@parra.catholic.edu.au
FROM THE CEO PARRAMATTA
2013 Catholic Schools Parent Conference
Join parents, educators and guest speakers for the
10th Catholic Schools Parent Conference on 25-26 May
2013 at the Novotel Hotel, Parramatta. The 2013
conference, iConnect with learning, in partnership, and
in faith will look at the impact of 21st century
technologies on learning and teaching; the future of
Catholic education in a modern world and how to build
closer connections between families, schools and
parishes.
Conference program:
Panel discussion: The future of Catholic
education – opened by Greg Whitby, Executive
Director of Schools
Getting real: being on mission with Christ - Fr
Richard Leonard SJ
21st century classroom – Paul Meldrum,
Catholic Education
Connecting families and schools – Danielle
Cronin and Linda McNeill (CCSP)
How to motivate your child – Educational
physcologist, Andrew Martin
Shaping your child’s genius – Clincial
physcologist, Andrew Fuller
Warrior dads – Youth commentator, Brett
Murray
Special dinner speaker: Paralympian Curtis Palmer
Full program cost $225.
To register visit http://www.ccsp.catholic.edu.au/
FROM THE BISHOP’S OFFICE
Position vacant: Office Administration Assistant,
Tribunal of the Catholic Church
The Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney is seeking
applications for the role of Office Administration
Assistant, Tribunal of the Catholic Church. Working
hours are 10am to 4pm, Mondays to Thursdays. This
role is based at the Polding Centre, Sydney. Further
detail
about
this
position
is
available
at
www.catholicjobsonline.com.auApplications to Anthony
Spata by email at anthony.spata@sydneycatholic.org by
9 April 2013. Inquiries: (02) 9390 5317.
Social outing to Museum of Fire: 2 April
Join the social group from Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish,
Greystanes, for a trip to the Museum of Fire, which has one of
the world’s largest fire collections with an impressive amount
of fire-fighting equipment and memorabilia. The fire engine
collection features hand drawn, horse drawn and motorised
vehicles dating from the late 18 th Century up to the 1980s.
Cost: $40 incl. morning tea & entry ($20 deposit), lunch at
Penrith RSL Star Buffet at own expense. Bus departs 8.45am
at 20 Virgil St or 8.50am opposite OLQP Church, 198 Old
Prospect Rd, Greystanes. Bookings: Marie (02) 9896 7046 or
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Parramatta CWL Fashion Parade: 3 April
Fun, fashion and friendship all in one place – the unveiling of
Stafford Fashions’ Autumn Winter Collection. Gather your
friends together to shop in a relaxed environment. Starts
10am with morning tea followed by a parade of your favourite
Australians brands at affordable prices. Entry: $12. All major
credit cards accepted with proceeds donated to charity.
Hosted by the Parramatta Catholic Women’s League. Venue:
St Patrick’s Cathedral Hall, Parramatta.
Divine Mercy Sunday: 7 April
FROM THE BISHOP’S OFFICE
Divine Mercy Sunday: 7 April
At Penrith: Starts 2.30pm. Blessing of Divine
Mercy Image, Chaplet of Divine Mercy,
Stations of the Cross, Homily and
Benediction, Reconciliation. Afternoon tea
4.30-5.15pm. Divine Mercy Mass at 6pm. St
Nicholas of Myra Church, 326 High St,
Penrith.
At
Greystanes:
2.30-pm: Eucharistic
Adoration. 2pm onwards: Sacrament of
Reconciliation (Confession). 3pm: Divine
Mercy
Chaplet. 3.30pm: Holy Mass.
Fellowship after – please bring a plate). In
preparation of the Feast of Divine Mercy, you
are invited to pray the Divine Mercy Novena,
which begins on Good Friday. Our Lady
Queen of Peace Church, 198 Old Prospect Rd,
Greystanes.
At Kellyville: starts 1pm with street procession with
the Blessed Sacrament.Relic of St Faustina, Exposition
of the Blessed Sacrament, Divine Mercy Novena, Divine
Mercy Chaplet, Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
Holy Mass at 3pm. Images banners and statues
welcome. Confessions, veneration of the relic after
Mass. Novena of Mercy from 29 March to 6 April. Our
Lady of the Rosary Church, 8 Diana Ave, Kellyville.
Inquiries: Steve Boland 0405 206 695.
At Marayong: ‘Last Hope of Salvation’. 1pm: Exposition
of the Blessed Sacrament, Confession, Holy Rosary,
Station of the Cross. 2.30pm: Procession with the
Divine Mercy Image, Chaplet of Divine Mercy. 3.30pm:
Concelebrated Mass followed by blessing of religious
objects, Veneration of Divine Mercy Image. Our Lady of
Czestochowa Polish Church, 116-132 Quakers Rd,
Marayong. Novena from 29 March to 6 April. Details:
Shirley (02) 9626 0262.
OLN SCHOOL COUNCIL NEWS
Spring Fair
Sunday 8th September.
Thanks to all those who have offered to help with a stall or
sponsor the Spring Fair. It is great to feel the support of the
school community. There are still places to be filled – so don’t be
shy!
Soft Drink Drive
We start our Spring Fair collections with a Soft Drink Drive on
Wed 10th April. Simply donate a brand name soft drink can/s to
school. These will be collected and sold at the Spring Fair BBQ;- all
profits going to the school to update technology. All donations are
greatly appreciated.
Working Bee
A working bee to complete work on the Caring Group room will be on
Sat April 6th commencing at 9am. The major job will be painting.
Please contact Greg Hill if you are able to assist in any way:greg.hill5@bigpond.com
FROM SR MAUREEN
(MOB 0427941855)
maursy.ohalloran@gmail.com
Dear Parents/Carers,
We offer our sincere sympathy to Kriya, Jaya
and Tara at the death of their loved husband
and father. He was an incredible man.
Kriya and family have been overwhelmed by
your care, support and generosity and wishes
to thank you sincerely. She is grateful too to
those who have been and are going to do some
work for her in and around the house.
Kerrie Staton also wishes to thank you for your
support and for the yummy meals as she has
been recuperating.
Please put these dates on your calendar.
You will receive forms to indicate if you
would like a visit in Term 2. - 2nd May.
( Please look for this form)
School Fees
Thank you to the families who have finalised
their school fees for Term 1. These fees were
due for payment on or before the 8th March
2013 unless alternative payment arrangements
have been made.
The Catholic Education Office is committed
to supporting families experiencing genuine
financial hardship. If you are having
difficulties with the payment of your school
fees, please contact the school office and
arrange an appointment to discuss payment
options.
School fees can be paid by Postbillpay, Bpay,
EFTPOS, Direct Debit, cash or cheque.
All outstanding fees will be forwarded to the
Catholic Education Office for their attention.
Bodington visits- May 6th and 20th.
Invitations to be sent out re Seasons for
Growth Programs for Adults (Loss, change
and grief) - 9th May. (Please look for this
form.)
Caring Group Meeting at 2pm on 14th
May in Sr Maureens' room.
Josephite Associate meeting at St
Joseph's convent 332 GWH on Friday
17th May at 9am.
Chick's Flicks on 31st May at 7pm in
school hall.
Bodington visits - June 3rd and 17th.
Wentworth Falls picnic on Sunday 16th
June from 11am.
Thank you for being such a wonderful
community and for all your support and help in
Term 1. I hope you had a joyful Easter and
that the coming holidays provide a little
more time for family and fun times.
Take care and God Bless
Sr Maureen
Quality Catholic Schooling (QCS) Project
Thank you to those parents who completed and have returned the Quality Catholic Schooling (QCS) survey for
2013. The Survey is now CLOSED.
The QCS has provided data from students, staff and parents about our school’s cultural behaviour, relationships
and learning community and will be used assist us to focus our efforts for improvement by building on our
successes to date.
If you have any questions about the Survey please contact Helen Chaloner.
Cameron Lievore
NAPLAN 2013
All students in Years 3 and 5 will complete the National Assessment Program - Literacy and
Numeracy (NAPLAN) on the dates shown below. This program will assess the literacy and
numeracy learning of students in all Australian schools.
TUESDAY 14 MAY
WEDNESDAY 15 MAY
THURSDAY
Language Conventions
Reading
Numeracy
(Spelling, Grammar & Punctuation)
Writing
Winter Uniform Term 2 2013
Winter Uniform is to be worn from the beginning of Term 2. As
the weather gets colder, students are encouraged to wear a
warm winter weight navy blue coat or jacket.
All school uniform clothing items are available from Sew &
Save (Medicare Arcade), Springwood.
Girls
Sky Blue Blouse - Peter Pan collar
Boys
(Number, Algebra, function and
pattern; Measurement, chance and
data; and Space)
ATTENDANCE AT SCHOOL
It is a legislative requirement that children be at
school, on time, every school day unless your
child is sick. When your child is absent from
school parents/carers are required to provide a
note to the class teacher explaining the absence.
Children who arrive late or leave school early also
need to have the reason covered by a note from
a parent/carer. If a note is not received, the
absence or partial absence is entered in the class
roll as unexplained.
Long or Short Sleeved logo Embroidered Blue Shirt
All Students
Application for Exemption From Attendance at
School
When taking children out of school during term
time, it is necessary for parents/carers to
Navy Jacket (with school emblem) -will be phased out
complete an Application for Exemption From
Navy Trousers or Navy Track Pants
Attendance at School form. Once completed, the
Navy Socks & Black Shoes
form is to be sent to the Principal so that a
Certificate of Exemption from Attendance at
School can be issued to parents. As the
School Hat or School Beanie (available from School Uniform
Certificate is a legal document, parents are
Shop)
advised to have this with them during the period
of exemption that has been granted. Principals
may grant an exemption from attending school
for certain reasons (including representing at an
elite sporting level, family circumstance etc) to a
maximum of 50 school days. For periods longer
From Monday 8th April to Sunday 9th June 2013, when you than 50 school days the exemption is made by
shop at Woolworths you can collect Woolworths Earn and the Executive Director of Schools.
Navy Polar Fleece (with school emblem)
Learn Points from the checkout operator and place them on a
Woolworths Earn & Learn Points Sheet. There’ll be one
Woolworths Earn and Learn Point for every $10 spent
(excluding liquor, tobacco, and gift cards). Once completed,
simply place the Woolworths Earn & Learn Points Sheet in the
Collection Box at our school.
It’s back for 2013!!
Paralympic Talent Search day - New South Wales, Sunday 21st April
The Australian Paralympic Committee (APC) is conducting the first Talent Search day for 2013 in New South
Wales on Sunday 21st April in Sydney.
Date: Sunday 21st April
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Venue: Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope Gardens, Blacktown
The APC is searching for students with a physical impairment, vision impairment or intellectual impairment who
display the athletic potential to one day make it to Paralympic level competition. A secondary goal is to help
introduce students with disabilities into regular sport and physical activity, whether that be in the school sport or
club environment and the day is great way to meet representatives from a variety of sports for students to begin
on their sporting pathway.
Since its inception in 2005, the program has enjoyed great success testing nearly 2000 Paralympic hopefuls in
every state and territory across Australia.
43 Talent Search participants represented Australia at the London Paralympic Games in 2012 winning 28
medals, including 10 gold.
The APC will assist in advising which Paralympic sports are most suited to the impairment type and advise how
students can best get involved in the sport.
Impairment types eligible for Paralympic Sport include but are not limited to:
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Cerebral palsy or acquired brain injury
Vision Impairment
Amputee or limb deficiency
Spinal cord Injuries (including paraplegia and quadriplegia)
Short stature
Intellectual impairment
Pre registration is required. If any of your students are interested in attending please register at the following
link;
Pre registration can be completed here
A fact sheet outlining what to expect can be found at the following link: Fact Sheet
A flyer for the Talent Search can be found at the following link: Sydney – Paralympic Talent Search
Classification is a term used frequently when referring to Paralympic Sport. Classification in Paralympic sport
exists to support as fair competition as possible, amongst athletes with different impairments. It forms the
structure for all Paralympic competition, by grouping athletes with similar levels of functional ability into classes
for equivalent competition. The outcomes of Paralympic competition then become based on athletic
performance rather than on differences that exist in athletes disabilities. The APC is able to assist in facilitating
classification opportunities for students across a range of Paralympic sports.
If you would like further information about the day please contact;
Kara Retford l Development Coordinator, NSW / ACT
Australian Paralympic Committee l PO Box 596 Sydney Markets NSW 2129
T: +61 2 9704 0531 l M: +61 407 499 384 l E: kara.retford@paralympic.org.au
WORLD YOUTH DAY 2013 RAFFLE WINNERS
Here are the prize winners in the WYD raffle drawn by Bishop Anthony after the Palm Sunday
Youth Mass.
1. Toyota Yaris - Terry Shields Toyota Parramatta: Ticket no. 222573 (E Boffo)
2. Holy Land Pilgrimage - Harvest Pilgrimages: Ticket no. 759701 (C Cardino)
3. Apple iPad - Campion College: Ticket no. 190332 (D Khalil)
4. $500 cash - Moore Stephens Sydney West: Ticket no. 220823 (S Wallace)
5. $250 food hamper - Celeste Catering: Ticket no. 363541 (D Hanna)
6. 2 adult passes to Featherdale Wildlife Park: Ticket no. 256699 (A Howarth)
This information has been posted on the diocesan website at: http://
www.parra.catholic.org.au/news---events/latest-news/latest-news.aspx/wyd-rio-raffle-prizewinners.aspx
The prize winners will be published in the April 2013 issue of Catholic Outlook.
Sunburn and skin cancer
What is sunburn?
Unfortunately too many Australians are familiar with the pain and discomfort of sunburn. Most
of us have been sunburnt at least once in our lives, and many people get sunburnt regularly
every summer.
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or artificial sources such as a solarium (tanning bed) can
cause sunburn. Sunburn occurs when the amount of UV radiation your skin is exposed to is
more than its ability to protect itself with melanin - the pigment that gives our skin its colour
and acts to absorb UV radiation before it can damage skin cells.
Skin that has been sunburnt turns red within hours - and the sunburn will continue to develop
for the next one to three days. Most people who have been sunburnt also peel - which is the
body's way of shedding dead and damaged skin cells and making way for the new skin
underneath.
You can't see or feel UV radiation. It is present every day, can be high even if the temperature
feels cool and can pass through light cloud cover.
The amount of time it takes to be sunburnt will depend on your skin type (fair skin will burn
faster than dark skin), time of day and time of year (UV levels at the time the exposure occurs)
and your environment (cement, sand, water and snow are highly reflective). For example, if you
are by the pool you are exposed to direct sunlight from the sky as well as the reflected sunlight
from the water.
Unfortunately even though sunburn eventually fades, long term damage to skin cells remains.
Even mild sunburn can increase your risk of developing melanoma and the more often you are
burnt and the more severe the sunburn is, the higher your risk will be.
OLN Award System
The OLN Award system recognises students’ achievements at school. The Award system operates as
follows:
→Class Award presented by Teacher
→2 Class Awards … equals … 1 Assistant Principal’s Award
→2 Assistant Principal’s Awards …equals …1 Principal’s Award
→2 Principal’s Awards … equals … 1 Principal’s Medal
The Awards DO NOT expire at the end of a year, but rather carry over until they are traded in for
other Awards. We encourage students to regularly trade in their Awards, instead of holding on to
them for long periods.