Newsletter 15 - 27 May 2015 - St Simon Peter Catholic School

27 May 2015
From the Assistant Principal
Vincent House Mass
This Thursday at 9.00am we celebrate our Vincent House Mass. Parents are invited to join us at Mass, as we
celebrate St Vincent de Paul who Vincent House is named after. Children are reminded to wear house shirts
tomorrow.
St Vincent de Paul was born on April 24 1581 to a peasant family. He had four brothers and two
sisters.
Vision
Statement
St Simon Peter Catholic
Primary School community
will provide challenges for
the growth of the whole
person. Within a framework
of Catholic values, we will
strive to live in harmony
with each other and our
environment living our
motto “Love One Another.”
De Paul went to a Franciscan school and then a university in Toulouse to study theology. He
was ordained as a priest in 1600.
In 1605, on his way back from Marseille, he was taken captive by
Turkish pirates who sold him into slavery. After converting his owner
to Christianity, Vincent de Paul escaped in 1607.
In 1625 he founded the Congregation of the Mission and later,
the Daughters of Charity. De Paul was renowned for his compassion,
humility and generosity. The St Vincent de Paul Society, a charitable
organisation, is named after him.
Parent Forums
Our annual Parent Forums take place on:
 Monday May 25 at 9.15am
 Thursday May 28 at 1.30pm
 Wednesday June 3 at 6.00pm
Parent Forums are an opportunity for all parents to hear about new programs within our school and be updated on what is happening at SSP. We
encourage one parent from each family to attend one of the sessions. We do value feedback from parents and next week in the newsletter there will
be a link to Survey Monkey asking parents to give both feedback on the forum and on the 3 things (in ideal world) that they would like to see happen
at SSP. You do not have to attend the forum to complete the survey. Please note that due to availability of presenters the order of the Agenda may
vary.
Level
5
4
Makes me feel
Self-Regulation
Out of control
Very upset or
angry
In Pastoral Care this year, our school focus is Self -Regulation. SelfRegulation is about managing one’s internal states and resources. It is
all about handling our emotions so they facilitate rather than interfere
with the task at hand. Recovering well from emotional distress,
wanting to achieve and do your best and reach your goals.
The components of Self-Regulation are:
Self-Control: keeping disruptive emotions and impulses in check
Trustworthiness: maintaining standards of honesty and integrity
3
Not very good
Conscientiousness: Taking responsibility for personal performance
Adaptability: Flexibility in handling change
Innovation: being comfortable with novel ideas, approaches and new
information.
2
1
Okay
One of the tools we use is the five point scale to the left. Students can
rate how they feel on the scale with 1 being calm and 5 being
distressed. We are working on students identifying where they are on
the scale and what they can do about it.
Good day
Children who get picked up from the church after school
Fr Darek has requested that students who wait to get picked up from the church after school do not play with sporting equipment. Balls have been
found in the church gutters, which have blocked down pipes causing water damage to the ceiling in the church. There are also people in the chapel
who are praying and to show respect towards these people children are requested to sit and wait quietly for their parents.
St Simon Peter has registered to be a part of the
Schools’ Wish List competition run by The West
Australian. A box will be placed outside the office
for entries. Entries appear in The Weekend West
on Saturday June 13, 20 and 27. The more entries
we receive the greater our chance of winning a
prize!!
Kind Regards
Fiona Green
Reminders
Thursday
28 May
1.30pm Parent Forum and Information Session
Monday
1 June
PUBLIC HOLIDAY – Western Australia Day
Wednesday
3 June
6pm - Parent Forum and Information Session
Year Six Lightning Carnival
We are in desperate need of parent helpers for our Lightning Carnival teams competing on Friday 5 th June. Each team needs a parent supervisor or
they cannot take part in the carnival. If you are able to supervise a winter sport team, netball, football, boys’ soccer, girls’ soccer or flag belt rugby
please email Mr Thompson on thompson.lee@cathednet.wa.eda.au as soon as possible.
Interschool Basketball Year Six
Our interschool sporting association NIPSSA has changed the date of the Basketball Carnival involving some year six students from Friday 31 st July to
Thursday 30th July due to a timetabling clash at the WA Basketball Centre. Please make note of the date change if you are one of the students who
has been selected in the basketball teams.
St Simon Peter Annual Music Concert
Tickets are now on sale for this wonderful night of Entertainment by booking online from our new link Trybooking.com. This can be accessed via our
school website. Please see link below… Go onto our Website - click Learning at SSP tab, then click The Arts - go onto trybooking.com link.
http://www.trybooking.com/HRZK
or
http://www.trybooking.com/135184
Tickets are:
$15 Adult
$10 for Student concession and Seniors Concession only.
We would like all students involved to be encouraged to sell at least 5 tickets each to fill the Theatre. School Band, Choir and instrumentalist students
who have been selected by their tutors and Mrs Templeton will be performing on the night.
The SSP Music concert is to be held on Wednesday 10th June 2015 @ Prendiville Performing Arts Centre from 6.15pm to 8.00pm. Students in
the Band need to arrive at 5.30pm and all other instrumentalists will need to arrive at 5.50pm to warm up. Parents may sign them in and wait in the
foyer prior to the show and listen to pre-show entertainment.
There will be a full rehearsal for ALL participants on Thursday 4th June @ Prendiville Performing Arts Centre from 1.00pm to 3.00pm for a quick run
through, with stage & lighting directions being the focus. All students must bring their instrument and sheet music to school every Thursday prior to the
concert as rehearsals will take place with Mrs Templeton.
Students will need to wear Full School Uniform on the night. School Leaders and Music Captains will be required for this event.
There will be refreshments on sale by our FSSP and we thank them again for their support. If there are any parents who wish to
assist on the night please email Mrs Templeton directly. Templeton.natalie@cathednet.wa.edu.au or 0430288773
The SSP Relay for Life Team would like to say an ENORMOUS THANK YOU to everyone who supported our Bingo fundraiser last week.
Thank you to all the staff, parents and friends who joined us and/or donating prizes for the BLINGO night on Saturday. A fabulous night was had by
all.
The total for the night currently stands around the $4,000 mark and still counting!!! Which puts our team total over the $7,000 mark, with over 4
months to go! An amazing effort and shows, once again, the wonderful community spirit and generosity that is present at SSP.
If you would like to follow our journey go to www.fundraising.cancer.org.au Joondalup Wanneroo 2015, scroll down to Top Teams and click on St
Simon Peter.
Entertainment Books
If you have pre-ordered your Entertainment Book already, we are expecting them in at the end of this week, so hopefully they should be ready for
collection on Friday or it will be sent home with your child.
Hi Everyone,
The Entertainment Books and Digital Memberships are now available… If you’re thinking of getting the digital version, but haven’t made up your
mind - watch this short video » Plus, If for any reason you decide you would prefer the Book, Entertainment™ will exchange it for you, no questions
asked! So why not give it a go and support us at the same time!
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St Simon Peter Catholic Primary School
Michelle Martin
0403770115
sspcpsentbooks@hotmail.com
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
Scott Guerini our
HBF Ambassador
Lexile Reading Award Winners:
Cameron Booth
Xanthe Bouloudas
Katie O’Shea
Golden Broom Award Winners:
Representing Class 5LT is
Emma McLaughlin
Kimberley Bloomer PPBR
Lola Van den Dungen 1R
Matthew Pereira 6RS
Congratulations and thank you to all CONFIRMATION Candidates and their parents/sponsors/grandparents who attended the Parish
Workshops and Mass with Rite of Election over the last two weekends.
Your attendance reflects your dedication and commitment to your child’s preparation to receive this last Sacrament of Initiation.
Check out the parish Website from next week for photos.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION & FIRST RECONCILIATION REMINDER that Commitment Weekend is 6th/ 7th of June – when your child needs to
attend any weekend Mass and hand in their Yellow or Purple Commitment Card to Father during Mass.
NB Allocations of Preferences for Sacrament of First Holy Communion will be given out end of this week. Please check your child’s school bag for note.
Any Queries please contact Fran sacraments@stsp.org.au
FEAST OF CORPUS CHRISTI – 7TH JUNE
At 3.00pm you are all welcome to join with us for our annual Corpus Christi Procession. The Corpus Christi Procession is one time when our Lord in
the blessed Sacrament is exposed not just to faithful Catholics but to all the world. This is a wonderful way for us to express our Catholic faith.
Children are welcome to lead the Procession scattering flower petals. If any child is interested in participating please be early and meet in the Parish
Centre foyer.
Flower petals for the Procession will also be needed and can be left in the church foyer from Thursday 4th June.