25th June 2019 | TERM 2 • WEEK 9

Principals Message Dear Parents & Carers NAIDOC Week We will be acknowledging NAIDOC Week at our last assembly for the Term next week. I would like take this opportunity to invite parents and carers to join us on this occasion as we commemorate the indigenous peoples of Australia and acknowledge their important role in the past, present and future of this country. Mini Vinnies Food for June A heartfelt thank you to our school community for their generous response to our winter appeal for food for our families in need. Hampers will be made up and distributed by our local St Vincent de Paul chapter to those families who are less fortunate than us. Junior Journos Pictured below are a group of Year 6 students who visited the local NBN television station last week. The students really enjoyed this experience and we are looking forward to watching their report on NBN tonight at approximately 6.45pm. Well done children and I am very proud of the way in which you represented St Thereses. Duilio Rufo Principal

Dates to Remember

28 JUN PJ DAY GOLD COIN

DONATION

2 JUL CENTRAL ATHLETICS

CARNIVAL

BAND PERFORMANCE

UNIFORM SUB-C’TEE 6PM

P & F MEETING 7PM

3 JUL EUCHARIST MEETING

ST THERESE’S 6.00PM

5 JUL NAIDOC ASSEMBLY 2.30PM

LAST DAY TERM 2

22 JUL FIRST DAY OF TERM 3

29 JUL OPERA AUSTRALIA

PERFORMANCE

30 JUL INTERRELATE PARENT

SESSION 6PM

31 JUL YR 5 & 6 ASPIRE

2 AUG GRANDPARENTS DAY

Acting Principals Message Kiss "n" Drop Just a reminder that in the "Kiss n Drop" zones, parents cannot park and leave their cars. A number of parents have become quite angry with other parents who have asked them to move on as they are causing congestion in the morning or afternoon. Please abide by the traffic signs so that flow of traffic is maintained and also to ensure you do not get a parking fine, should the Police patrol the area. Kaylene Maretich Acting Principal

RE News

Pope Francis @pontifex "Dear young people, I would like to tell each one of you: God loves you. Never doubt it whatever happens to you in life under any circumstance, you ae infinitely loved."

Sacramental News Congratulations to our beautiful children who received the Sacrament of Confirmation last week. Thank you to the families who came along to the Liturgy and showed such reverence and respect for the occasion. Special thanks to our "big brothers and sisters" who assisted with the prayers. There has been a revision made to the weekends for receiving First Communion as we don't have as many children as we first thought. Therefore, after speaking with Father Stephen, we have deleted the first of these Masses- the 18th August, therefore a new note is coming home, asking you to choose again. Apologies for any inconvenience this causes. Please look for the note in your child's bag and return it ASAP. Please make 2 selections. The numbers need to be around 20 each week.

Pyjama Day This Friday is our fundraiser for St Vincent de Paul to provide nourishing food for families and donate a small amount for the members to use to assist families in need. Each class has had a washing basket to collect various goods. Please have these in for Friday so we can pass the goods on to members of our New Lambton group. All students are invited to wear their pyjamas for the day/or something warm and cosy and donate $2:00 for this privilege. Vickie Pettett Religious Coordinator

School Community News Child Protection Training for Volunteers Zimmerman House will be providing sessions at 841 Hunter Street on Thursday 29th August 12pm-4pm, Monday 25th November 12pm-4pm, Register with Aleisha Pound on 49 791 319 or email aleisha.pound@mn.catholic.org.au 2 weeks prior to session date. Volunteers From this term and going forward, all new volunteers who wish to volunteer at St Therese’s (or any school/parish in the Diocese) are required to complete the Volunteer Induction Handbook. This handbook covers all aspects of volunteering at school from induction through to code of conduct, WHS, confidentiality and privacy. Volunteers are required to complete a National Criminal History Check Consent Form (150 points of ID required), Working with Children Check Clearance, Registration Form, Volunteer Policy Declaration and Code of Conduct Declaration. Volunteers are only able to assist in schools once all documents have been received and cleared (this can take up to 6 weeks). The handbook can be found on our school website under the canteen tab or alternatively follow the link below: http://www.newlambton.catholic.edu.au/uploads/1/9/1/6/19161767/22337_dio_volunteer_handbook_a4_web.pdf, Vicki McSpadden School Bursar

P & F Entertainment Memberships

Thank you to everyone who has purchase an Entertainment Membership – the P & F have raised over

$1,105, fantastic effort everyone. Please keep purchasing the memberships they are available through:

Support St Therese's Primary School Entertainment Book now! Hardcopy books are available for purchase and collection at the school office.

Playgroup Last week was a jumping sort of playgroup day! Join us again on Friday, 28th June, at 9:15 for some more fun. The cost is $3 per family, morning tea and a cuppa are provided for the adults, please pack a snack and drink for your children. If you have any questions contact Cath on 0450922205.

PBS: Thank you for supporting our students throughout the term as they have grown in their

understanding and application of the virtue of INTEGRITY. This week’s assembly on Friday afternoon will be the last for the term where Principal Awards will be given out. These awards will resume again now in Term 3.

Luke Smith Coordinator

Sport Iber Cup Newsletter Blurb Four students from our school have been selected to represent the Jobe Wheelhouse Football Academy in Spain and Portugal on an 18-day International tournament. Nate B, Angus G, Oscar M and Felix Dos S will arrive in Lisbon, Portugal where they will participate in the Iber Cup Football Tournament for a week. They will then move on to Madrid where they get a once in a lifetime technical training session with Real Madrid. They will then travel to Barcelona where the second Iber Cup Tournament commences. The boys will have the opportunity to explore Camp Nou the home of the mighty Barcelona Football Club. They will then head back to the airport to fly home to Sydney. In their spare time the boys have the chance to relax on the beaches of Europe and leisurely explore the towns. The students will leave on Friday 28th June and will return home around Monday 16th July. As a school we are very proud of their achievements and wish them the very best on their long journey.

Regional Athletics Carnival All students attending the Regional Athletics carnival on the 2nd July will need to arrange their own transport to and from the event and meet Miss Carly Mortimer at the venue. Please note the venue for this year’s carnival has changed and all current details including the time to be there are on the paperwork that the successful students have received. Good luck to all the students who are competing. Reminder to pay $10 to office. Deb Petersen Coordinator

Principal Award recipients for this week:

Caleb A. (KN), Cedella B. (KW), Georgia P. (KW), Stella R. (KW), Hunter B. (KL), Tighe C. (KL), Adam D. (KL), Noah F. (KL), Emily O. (KL), Andrea P. (KL), Frankie S. (KL), Mason S. (KL), Lee S. (KL), Blake K. (1N), Phoebe M. (1N), Harrison W. (1N), Eloise D. (1L), Meliah P. (2N), Patrick I. (2N) Isaiah S. (2N), Mikayla F. (2W), Felix M. (2W), Spencer B. (2L), Daniela P. (2L), Mackenzie P. (2L), Poppy W. (2L), Isla O. (3N), Wil S. (3N), Niah S. (3N), Justin P. (3W), Isabelle A. (3L), Shelby C. (3L), Benjamin C. (3L), Anna G. (3L), Benjamin L. (3L), Laura M. (3L), Evie M. (3L), Sasa W. (3L), Claudia D. (4L), Amelia B. (5L) and Keeley B. (5L).

School Spirit Award for demonstrating INTEGRITY through being Responsible

KN Dominic S. & Ben W. KW Georgie A. & Reid M. KL Maxime C. & Milla C.

1N Hudson G. & Blake K. Zoe S. & Harrison W.

1W 1L Mia S. & Cooper M.

2N Eliza A. & Molly B. 2W Oliver B. & Olivia M. 2L Kye T. & Mya T.

3N Sophie G. & Lukas W. 3W Emily C. & Callum O. 3L Amelia G. & Evie M.

4N 4W Jenna C. & Tavian Q. 4L Claudia D. & Alex S.

5N Ben B. & Stella W. 5W 5L Lucinda M. & Jake R.

6N Indie B. & Ava C. 6W Annalise B. & Darcy T. 6L Oliver M. & Addison T.