The ACT elecon is now just a few days away. The elecon has provided an important opportunity for us to raise the issue of fair and sustainable territory government funding for St Clare of Assisi Primary School. As an ACT Catholic school we receive the lowest levels of state/territory government funding of any catholic school in Australia! Did you know that for each dollar of territory government funding going to a student in an ACT government school your child here at St Clare of Assisi Primary School receives just 17 cents.* By choosing to send your child St Clare of Assisi Primary School, as a Catholic school in the ACT, you are saving the ACT taxpayer more than $152 million per year. What We Have Asked For: 1. Provision of land in new growth areas to provide parents a choice for a Catholic Educaon Catholic Educaon is the second largest provider of school age educaon in the Territory aſter the ACT Government. Catholic Educaon needs to be given priority allocaon of suitable land to allow choice in educaon for the new communies and for Catholic Educaon to connue to play its significant role in meeng the Territory’s need for school age educaon. 2. Meeng the needs of students with disability Between 2009 and 2016, the number of students with disability aending Catholic schools increased by 83%. Parents choosing Catholic schools are seeking Territory Government financial support to ensure a student with a disability receives the same level of support regardless of the school they aend; 3. A commitment to progressively increase recurrent funding by 2020 Catholic Educaon seeks a commitment to increase recurrent funding from the ACT Government to 25% of the average cost of educang a student in an ACT Government school with an annual ‘cost of living’ increase in funding for Catholic schools proporonate to increases in ACT Government schools. Why Are These Commitments Important? Achievement of these commitments will ensure a sustainable base for Catholic Educaon into the future. At a school level the addional funding will assist to provide addional resources to meet school and student needs such as student support services, students with disabilies, informaon and communicaon technology costs and student wellbeing. It will also mean that increases to school fees and levies would be minimised. Later this week the Catholic Educaon Commission will be publishing for all schools the response from all the major pares to the commitments listed above. I would urge you to consider the posions of the pares and if elected what their policies will mean for our school. The responses will provide a very real policy difference for Catholic Educaon. *ACARA - My School Website February 2015 St Clare of Assisi Primary School Conder, ACT www.sca.act.edu.au P 6294 1860 F 6294 4613 E offi[email protected]By striving to ‘Be the Light’, the community of Saint Clare of Assisi believes that Jesus Christ challenges us to excellence, in a united and caring environment. B E T H E L I G H T Dates to Remember Dear Parents and Carers, Friday 14 October • Term 4 Prayer Celebration Friday 21 October • Boorowa Carnival 25-29 October • Extravaganza Week Friday 11 November • Year 1 Red & 1 Yellow Assembly • School Disco Saturday 19 November • SCA FETE Tuesday 22 November • Kinder Orientation Day Friday 2 December • Semester 2 Awards Friday 9 December • Year 5/6 Leadership Ceremony • Reports go home Monday 12 December • Kinder Nativity Tuesday 13 December • Year 6 Graduation Wednesday 14 December • Meet the Teacher Friday 16 December • End of Year Mass • Last Day of School 12th October . Issue 1 Term 4. 2016
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The ACT election is now just a few days away. The election has provided an important opportunity for us to raise the issue of fair and sustainable territory government funding for St Clare of Assisi Primary School. As an ACT Catholic school we receive the lowest levels of state/territory government funding of any catholic school in Australia!
Did you know that for each dollar of territory government funding going to a student in an ACT government school your child here at St Clare of Assisi Primary School receives just 17 cents.* By choosing to send your child St Clare of Assisi Primary School, as a Catholic school in the ACT, you are saving the ACT taxpayer more than $152 million per year.
What We Have Asked For:1. Provision of land in new growth areas to provide parents a choice for a Catholic EducationCatholic Education is the second largest provider of school age education in the Territory after the ACT Government. Catholic Education needs to be given priority allocation of suitable land to allow choice in education for the new communities and for Catholic Education to continue to play its significant role in meeting the Territory’s need for school age education.
2. Meeting the needs of students with disability Between 2009 and 2016, the number of students with disability attending Catholic schools increased by 83%. Parents choosing Catholic schools are seeking Territory Government financial support to ensure a student with a disability receives the same level of support regardless of the school they attend;
3. A commitment to progressively increase recurrent funding by 2020 Catholic Education seeks a commitment to increase recurrent funding from the ACT Government to 25% of the average cost of educating a student in an ACT Government school with an annual ‘cost of living’ increase in funding for Catholic schools proportionate to increases in ACT Government schools.
Why Are These Commitments Important? Achievement of these commitments will ensure a sustainable base for Catholic Education into the future.
At a school level the additional funding will assist to provide additional resources to meet school and student needs such as student support services, students with disabilities, information and communication technology costs and student wellbeing. It will also mean that increases to school fees and levies would be minimised.
Later this week the Catholic Education Commission will be publishing for all schools the response from all the major parties to the commitments listed above. I would urge you to consider the positions of the parties and if elected what their policies will mean for our school.
The responses will provide a very real policy difference for Catholic Education.*ACARA - My School Website February 2015
By striving to ‘Be the Light’, the community of Saint Clare of Assisi believes that Jesus Christ challenges us to excellence, in a united and caring environment.
BE THE LIGHTDates to
RememberDear Parents and Carers,
Friday 14 October • Term 4 Prayer Celebration
Friday 21 October • Boorowa Carnival
25-29 October • Extravaganza Week
Friday 11 November • Year 1 Red & 1 Yellow Assembly• School Disco
Saturday 19 November • SCA FETE
Tuesday 22 November • Kinder Orientation Day
Friday 2 December • Semester 2 Awards
Friday 9 December • Year 5/6 Leadership Ceremony• Reports go home
Monday 12 December • Kinder Nativity
Tuesday 13 December • Year 6 Graduation
Wednesday 14 December • Meet the Teacher
Friday 16 December • End of Year Mass• Last Day of School
By striving to ‘Be the Light’, the community of Saint Clare of Assisi believes that Jesus Christ challenges us to excellence, in a united and caring environment.
BE THE LIGHT2017 CLASS GROUPINGSAs I mentioned last term we will have 24 classes next year as we move to be a 3 stream school. Teachers will shortly commence planning class groupings for 2017 and will consider the following:
• gender balance;• learning styles;• learning difficulties;• enrichment needs;• work habits;• social needs;• health considerations;• emotional needs;• behaviour considerations and • other relevant issues.
We will not be seeking parent assistance or accepting any form of request for this process. I would like to make the following points:
• We aim for an equal spread of both positive and challenging characteristics;• Every care will be taken to ensure that your child is placed in the best situation to enhance learning and
social development;• Part of life is having to deal with people and situations we may not like. We need to build resilience in
children, so they can face the reality of life;• Where appropriate, advice will be sought from the Learning Support Teacher, School Counsellor, etc
during this process; • Teachers should already be aware of any issues you have;• Teachers have the main responsibility for placing their current students in the most appropriate class
for next year;• All staff will examine the draft lists to highlight any concerns; and• As Principal, I will make the final decision on all class placements.
Students will be informed of their class placement for 2017 late this term and the opportunity will be provided for them to spend some time with their new class teacher. Class lists will not be sent home or displayed.
If you have any queries or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me directly on [email protected] or make an appointment through the Front Office.
Class Mass this Friday 14th October: All of Year 1
World Mission Month
On October 7, the Roman Catholic Church celebrates the yearly feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. Known for several centuries by the alternate title of “Our Lady of Victory,”
the feast day takes place in honour of a 16th century naval victory which secured Europe against Turkish invasion.
Pope St. Pius V attributed the victory to the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, who was invoked on the day of
the battle through a campaign to pray the Rosary throughout Europe.
The Hail Mary and The Rosary are still beloved by Catholics and non-Catholics around the world.
During October, we encourage families to take time to pray these special prayers together. Prayer time could be
in the morning together at breakfast, before dinner at night or before bed time.
October the Month of the Holy Rosary
October is also World Mission Month for awareness and fundraising of those less fortunate on a global scale.
While we will not be doing any direct fundraising this term, SCA will make a donation using some of the funds raised from our school Walkathon.
Our school will also take part in the Children’s Mission Mass to be held at St Christopher’s Cathedral, Manuka in a couple of weeks, where we will be represented by 6 Blue and 6 Green.
Please have a look at the website for information on the great work that Mission Australia do both in Australia and around the world.
White Cards Week 1 Term 4Congratulations to the following Award Receipients
Year 1 Lucas Davis, Vinuki Geeganage, Lucas Huskinson, Aiden Shea , Lilijana Suchomel
GK Removals for all their assistance with helping us move and
transport all our props!
Tickets going home
tomorrow
MUSICIANSCall out to the community for expressions of interest/volunteers
for musicians to play during the fete as part of our entertainment line up. If you would be interested or like some more information
please contact the Front Office.
SCA Fete 19th November 2016 10am - 2pm
RidesOnce again this year you will be able to prepurchase ride tickets. They will be 10 for $40. We will let you know more closer to the date about sale times and what rides are included.
Cow BingoBack again this year is also Cow Bingo ... to those of you new to the school let me explain.......You too can experience the “sweet smell of success” also known as $200. A cow is turned loose on a fenced-in area which has been marked off in numbered squares. The cow determines the winner by making the first “deposit” (poops!) on one of the squares. Chances on each square are sold for $5. The winner receives $200. Kids and adults both love this fun event.
Raffle TicketsYou should have received your Raffle Tickets by now. The raffle will be drawn at the fete at 2pm. 1st prize is $3000, 2nd Prize is $2000 and 3rd Prize is $1000. Keep those raffle tickets coming in. This Friday there will be a draw for all of the children who have returned a fully sold book of tickets. They will go into the draw to win a movie ticket. There will be a draw every Friday up until the fete.
WORKING WITH VULNERABLE PEOPLE
All volunteers working on stalls will need to have their Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP)card on them on the day. If you do not yet have your Working With Vulnerable People Card pop
into the Front Office and collect the paperwork...
Community Notices
Tuggeranong South Girl Guides Girl Guides have lots of FUN!! camping, cooking, doing craft,
Richardson Scout Hall, Clift Crescent Gilmore Call – Leanne or Penelope on 6298 3929 Or to find out more visit our website www.girlguides-nswact.org.au
Bringing Up Great Kids
This course will give you insights and skills needed to:
Promote positive and nurturing relationships between parents and children
Explore the management of stress in your parenting role
Encourage the development of your child’s positive self-identity
Develop the ability to contain strong emotion and to think through the responses to your child, rather than give ‘knee-jerk’ reactions
Overcome some of the obstacles that are getting in the way of being the kind of parent you would like to be
Create opportunities for positive exchanges with your children.
DATE: 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd November 2016 TIME: 6pm—9pm VENUE: 57 Hicks Street, Red Hill
Bookings Essential Contact
1800 068 698
Free Call
Parents and Carers are invited to Bringing Up Great Kids—a parenting program developed by the Australian Childhood Foundation for Parents and Carers of children aged 2—13 years.
Community Council 2017 So what does the Community Council do?The Community Council provides the opportunity for members of the school community to support the mission of Catholic education in the school. Working with the Principal, Parish Priest and staff, the members of the Community Council and its committees provide leadership to the wider school community. The Community Council has a decision making role in certain policy areas and an advisory role in others. The policies of the school are always set within the mission of Catholic education.
The Principal has responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and management of the school. The Council has responsibility to provide advice in areas such as:• Curriculum• Educational policies for the school• Student welfare policies• Parent support processes• Other matters as requested by the Parish Priest or Principal.
So what else does a parent representative do?At the beginning of each year parent representatives are assigned a committee or area of the school to support and report back to the Community Council on. Eg Parent Network, Outside School Hours Care, etc. Meetings are held twice a term.
Tuesday 18th October 2016 6:30pm-8pm Community Council open meeting
If you interested in becoming a member of the council please come along. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
COMMUNITY COUNCIL 2017 NOMINATION FORM
How to nominate
Each nomination must be made on this form. The nomination must be seconded and agreed to by the person being nominated. If more than one nomination is received, an election will be held. If only one nomination is received, that person will be declared elected. The person will be elected for a two-year term. The current member is eligible to nominate for re-election for a maximum of three (3) successive terms.
I wish to nominate myself for the position as a parent representative on the St Clare of Assisi Community Council for 2017. I, ......................................................... hereby nominate............................................................ (Name) for the position of elected Parent Representative on the Community Council ..................................................................................................... (Signature) Seconded by .............................................................................................................................. (Name and signature) I accept this nomination .................................................................................................................................................... (Name and signature) All nominations are confidential. Please send nominations to Brad Gaynor, Principal, in a sealed envelope labelled ‘Community Council Nomination’ by 3pm on Friday, 14th October 2016. All nominations will be placed in a sealed box and will be opened by Pat Barrenger (Council Chair) and Brad Gaynor.
Commonweath Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124
Correct answer: $40 of savings.
Congratulations to all School Banking participants who have qualified for the Term 3 Prize Lights and Grand Prize competitions by displaying consistent savings behaviour. Will your child be the one to meet Robert and Bindi Irwin on a VIP visit to Australia Zoo? The Grand Prize winner will be posted at commbank.com.au/schoolbanking on 17 October. The Prize Lights winners will be posted on commbank.com.au/prizelights from 19 October.
Remember, there are more rewards before our Outback adventure is over. School Banking is releasing two Term 4 reward items that are sure to keep students saving. After completing 10 deposits, your child can redeem a Bush Fly Fan or a Wriggly Glow Worm.
Add to your child’s financial literacy While School Banking aims to make money skills more fun and engaging for your child, you can further fuel that interest at home. For example, have you explained the difference between needs and wants? A simple way to demonstrate this is to get them to help write your shopping list, placing the “needs” and the “wants” into separate columns. Then let your child find each item at the shops and tick it off their list, to reinforce the idea.
That’s one of many educational tips you’ll find in three new videos we’ve added to The Beanstalk. These short videos cover easy ways to help teach smart money management to your kids. To watch them, and to discover other insightful articles and activities, go to commbank.com.au/beanstalk
Activity: Outback checklistAs the Dollarmites prepare for their trip home through the Outback, they need to buy supplies for the road. Can your child help them work out what will be essential and what are treats they can do without? All they have to do is organise these items into “needs” and “wants”. Then add up the price tags of the wants to figure out how much the Dollarmites would save by only buying the needs.
