NEWSLETTER 14 - 13th August 2023
- Principal Report
- Term Dates
- Upcoming Events
- WEST Award
- Student of the Week & House Raffle Winners
- P&F Pie Drive - Delivery Thursday 14th (Tomorrow)
- Winter-Summer Uniform Transition
- Walking with Jesus Walkathon
- Soccer Season 2023
- Reminder: Parking - Drop off & Pick-up
- COVID Public Health Advice
- Devonport Touch Football Primary School Roster
- Schools Triathlon Challenge
- Devonport Tennis Club
- St Patrick’s Catholic Church
- Inquiring Minds
- Nut Allergy Aware School
Mercy Day
Last Friday, students from Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School joined our year 5 & 6 Students to celebrate Mercy Week activities. Both Our Lady of Mercy and St Patrick's were founded by the Mercy Sisters. The establishment of the many groups of Sisters of Mercy around the world began with Catherine McAuley and the founding sisters in Dublin, Ireland. From there they reached out to the world.
Andrew Chinn
On Friday 29th September, Australian religious songwriter and singer, Andrew Chinn, will be visiting our school to share his songs with our children. Andrew’s songs, such as “These Hands”, “Rainbow”, “An African Blessing” and “Rise Up!” are used in classrooms and liturgies around Australia, New Zealand, USA and Canada. The concert will take place in the school Hall, at 9.40 - 10.50 a.m.
Andrew Chinn: Biography
- Lives in Wollongong with his wife, Bernadette and a couple of Shetland Sheepdogs called Mollee and Elbee, who love going to the beach.
- He has four daughters and TEN grandchildren!!
- He is a proud Sydney Swans supporter.
- Was a teacher for 20 years in Catholic schools in Sydney, taught all grades from kindergarten to Year 6 (was a kindergarten/prep teacher for two years)
- Song writing since 1993
- Has released 12 albums, 6 picture books, and 5 DVDs and has an online resource for teachers: www.butterflyhouse.online
- His music is used in schools across Australia, New Zealand, USA and Canada and he has visited more than 1000 different schools around those countries.
- His best-known songs are These Hands, Together As One, Rainbow, In the Beginning, Shine Among Them, An African Blessing, God Made Them All, and Rise Up!.
- Andrew’s music is available on iTunes, Spotify, Apple Music.
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.)
September
| Thursday 14th |
Spirit of Jesus / MJR (Year 3, 4, 5) Mini Vinnies Walkathon - Walking with Jesus (Kinder) Pie Drive Orders Delivered |
| Friday 15th |
Mini Vinnies Walkathon - Walking with Jesus (Prep - 6) Assembly - All Welcome 2.00pm (new time) |
| Friday 22nd |
Mercy Day - OLOM visiting (Year 6) Assembly - All Welcome 2.00pm |
| Monday 25th |
Year 5 Camp (Depart) |
| Tuesday 26th |
Year 5 Camp (Return) |
| Friday 29th |
Footy Colours Day Assembly - All Welcome 2.00pm Last Day of Term 3 |
Congratulations to the following students who have received Student of the Week.
Prep
Mabel for making insightful contributions to our class discussions. Thank you for being kind and caring.
Vincent for your outstanding attitude and application towards all learning tasks in Prep.
Year 1
Piper for her considerable progress in recalling sounds and tricky words, along with some fantastic Father’s Day writing.
Well Done Piper!
Year 2
Lily for her persistence and determination in reading both an analogue and digital clock.
Keep up the great work Lily!
Year 3
Alivia Dewrance-Milligan for her application to her learning tasks and for always looking to include others.
Blair Nichols for his enthusiasm and engagement in Religious Education activities.
Year 4
Ava congratulations on your resilience to accepting feedback and your positive attitude to always striving to improve.
Lewis your quiet diligence to consolidate your learning is outstanding. You are amazing just the way you are!
Sophia for her consistent and dedicated approach to all classroom tasks.
Well done Sophia!
Year 6
Hailey thank you for the respect, collaboration, and hard work you consistently demonstrate in the classroom.
Congratulations to our House Raffle winners this week:
Dooley - Lewis
Martyn - Scarlett R
Byrne - Dempsey
Thank you for your ongoing support of this fundraising event.
From Monday 18th September our Winter - Summer uniform transition will begin. Any students who wish to wear their Summer uniform are welcome to do so, Please note if you are in your Summer uniform you are required to wear a hat.
Tomorrow, Thursday 14th, and Friday 15th of September, the Mini Vinnies will be hosting a Walkathon to raise money for the Archbishop’s Samaritan Projects. The Walkathon will be conducted on the school grounds. Students may wear their school sports uniform.
Thursday 14th September: Kinder - 15 Laps
Friday 15th September: P-2 - 25 laps / 3-6 - 50 laps
Students are invited to collect donations (sponsorship forms have been sent home) families will then deposit their final/tallied donations via the QKR app (canteen app). Donations will be recorded as 1 family donation. Donations will need to be finalised by Wednesday, 27th September. If you have any questions, please contact the school office.
Our 2023 soccer season finished on Saturday 26th August. Thank you to all of our players, coaches, parents, and supporters for another successful season. Any families who have not yet returned their soccer tops could you please do this by the end of this week. Thank you.
Below are photos of our 2 x Year 1 Soccer Teams and our Open 6 Team.
Could families please be mindful of where they are parking for pick-up and drop-offs. We have had members of the public who live close by contacting us advising that there have been times when they have been unable to either access or leave their driveways due to vehicles being parked too closely or partly over driveways. Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Entry forms are available from the school office - Students from Year 3 to 6 are able to compete at this event. Further information will be sent to families as we receive it from the organisers.
Mersey Leven Catholic Parish
Mersey Leven Catholic Parish is a Catholic community made up of many people who seek together to live and share the joy of the Gospel.
Parish Office: 90 Stewart St Devonport
Wednesday - Friday 9am - 2pm
Phone: 036424 2783
Email: merseyleven@aohtas.org.au
See the Parish website for more information
https://www.merseylevencatholicparish.com/
St Patrick’s Catholic Church
Mass Times
Wednesday Mass: 9:30am Latrobe
Sunday Mass: 5:00pm Latrobe
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.