NEWSLETTER 12 - 15th August 2023

Catholic Education Week

Last week, we celebrated Catholic Education Week with the theme ‘Arise and Go’. We celebrated Saint Mary of the Cross Mackillop, Australia’s very own saint. Her feast day is celebrated on the 8th August each year. Saint Mary Mackillop set up schools in South Australia responding to educate the poor and marginalised children.  ‘Arise and Go’ suggests we should go out and follow in the footsteps of Jesus and saints like Mary Mackillop. Mary Mackillop’s motto of 'never see a need without doing something about it' continues to call us forth to action. 

Our Catholic Education Week celebrations commenced with a Mass for students from our schools at Marist Regional College in Burnie. Led by Father John Girdauskas and concelebrated by Father Amal Devados, these regional events provide a unique opportunity for students to gather together in celebration of our faith. Key members of the community who celebrated alongside our staff and students included Sister Josephine Brady RSJ. We thank Mrs Catherine Dunn for assisting in the organisation of events for the week. The Sausage Sizzle was organised and cooked by Mrs Tameika Anthony, Mrs Catherine Dunn, Ms Erin Moore and Mr David Angliss. We would like to extend a special thanks to Morse’s Butchery who supplied the sausages and gave us a special discount.

Science Fair

This Friday 18th August, our year 5 students will be hosting a Science Fair to celebrate Science Week. The students have been planning some great experiments for all our classes to explore throughout the day in scheduled sessions. All parents are invited to visit the Science Fair from 2:10 - 2:40 p.m. where you will be amazed and challenged with the experiments. We thank Ms Elodie Woodcock for organising and working with the students in planning this great event. The Science Fair will be held instead of an assembly this week.

Chocolate Winterfest

Last Sunday, some of our year 5 and 6 students entered the Nestle Decorated Cupcake Competition at the Axeman’s Hall of Fame. Congratulations to the following students who were awarded places for their entries: Melia Sesara, 2nd place; Chloe Anthony, 3rd place; and Ruby Warren, equal 4th place. Well done to all students who entered. Thank you to Ms Erin Moore who organised and supported students with their amazing entries!

This is an invitation to attend Mass at St Patrick’s Catholic Church Latrobe

Mass Times

Wednesday Mass: 9:30am Latrobe

Sunday Mass: 5:00 p.m. Latrobe

Since we are all called to share in this “Bread of Life”, anyone is welcome to attend Mass at a Roman Catholic Church, and if you so choose, take steps towards becoming a Catholic, even if you are not a Christian. Church attendance is both obligatory and beneficial; public worship allows everyone to come together to strengthen our faith and community. It helps you to lead a Christ centred life. When this happens, you may notice changes in your life. Many have experienced an unbelievable shifting of life circumstances, while others have found the strength and grace to move forward in spite of obstacles and struggles. If you haven’t been to church for a while or have never been; you are welcome to “Come and See.”

In the Roman Catholic Church, we have what are called sacraments. There are seven of which the first is baptism. You can talk to the Priest, Father Jaison or Father Steven to learn more about the sacraments. They are usually available before or after Mass or you can even call a Parish and make an appointment. It’s important to point out that in order to receive Holy Communion, an individual had to have been baptised and properly prepared. It may seem a bit overwhelming at first, but don’t be discouraged. It is also important to Pray. We do this by praising God and asking him for guidance in all we do. “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks, finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.” Matthew 7:78

But Nathanael said to him, “Can anything good come from Nazareth? ”Philip said to him, “Come and see.” John 1:46

Have a great week!

Carmen Aylott

Principal

2023

Term 1 - Friday 3rd February - Thursday 6th April

Term 2 - Wednesday 26th April - Friday 7th July

Term 3 - *Tuesday 25th July - Friday 29th September

Term 4 - *Tuesday 17th October - Thursday 14th December

*Student Free Days Monday 25th April, Monday 24th July, Monday 16th October.

2024

Term 1 - Wednesday 7th February - Thursday 11th April 

Term 2 - Monday 29th April - Friday 5th July 

Term 3 - Tuesday 23rd July - Friday 27th September 

Term 4 - Tuesday 15th October - Wednesday 18th December 

*Student Free Days Friday 12th April, Monday 22nd July, Monday 14th October.

(Easter Break - Good Friday 29th March, Easter Monday 1st April, Easter Tuesday 2nd April. Return to school Wednesday 3rd April.)

August 

September

This year we will be celebrating our Fathers, Father Figures, and Grandfathers with a BBQ and afternoon activities on Thursday 31st August. Please join us from 12.45 pm for a sausage sizzle and organised indoor/outdoor afternoon activities. 

Congratulations to the following students who have received Student of the Week.

Prep

         Hawley for his excellent effort in his morning reading. Well done for reading the ‘fast way’.

Year 1

Eluka for being a great friend to all of your classmates and regularly being mentioned in our Spirit of Jesus moments.

Year 2

Year 3

Harlan for his conscientious application and attitude toward his learning.

Year 4

Violet congratulations on cultivating ownership of your own learning and engaging in before school math practice. Outstanding!

Year 5

Jed for his positive and enthusiastic engagement in class tasks this week. Well done Jed!

Year 6

Oliver for his fantastic start to term 3 and for always being kind and caring to his peers and all members of our school community. 

Congratulations to our House Raffle winners this week:

Dooley - Darcy 

Martyn - Liam

Byrne - Indiana 

The Devonport Basketball Spring Primary School roster commences in early September. The roster for grades 3 – 6 roster commences on Friday 1^st September and Wednesday 6^th September for grades 1 and 2.

Registrations are now open with closing date Wednesday 16^th August 2023. (NO LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED)

Link to register as follows:- https://www.playhq.com/basketball-tasmania/register/57ece8

Should you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact the DBC Office on 64242440.

Spring Roster Parent Information

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Research shows that the first five years of a child’s life are critical for their development. The experiences they have can shape who they become as an adult. We realise the importance of these years and ensure that our SETUP sessions are full of play-based activities that allow children to investigate and learn in their own way.

Lots of time spent playing, talking, listening and interacting with you helps your child learn the skills they need for life. These skills include communicating, thinking, solving problems, moving and being with other people and children. That’s why our SETUP sessions allow children time for provocative play and exploring both on their own and with other children. We do offer arts and crafts, storytime, interactive games and activities as well as outside play.

Our sessions run every Friday from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m during school terms. Please bring a piece of fruit, a hat and drink bottle. Tea and coffee is provided for parents/carers. We hope to see you there!

A reminder to parents that St Patrick's is a Nut Allergy School and that we ask that parents not pack nuts or nut products in their children's lunchboxes.