Term 2 Week 5 June 1, 2017 COMING EVENTS FRIDAY, JUNE 2 • Year 5/6 Arcobelli/Lewis assembly, 12:30pm, OLHC Church FRIDAY, JUNE 2 • Primary Campuses attend Dusty Feet Mob Performance at SJC SATURDAY, JUNE 3 • Children's Mass at 6pm, St Teresa's Church, practise at 5pm TUESDAY, JUNE 6 • Principal's Tours, 12pm, 2pm or 4pm THURSDAY, JUNE 8 • Year 5/6 Molyneux Liturgy, 9:00am, STC library • Year 4/5 Fiedler Liturgy, 12:30pm, OLHC Church TUESDAY, JUNE 13 • Parent Information Evenings for Year 7 and 8 in 2018 THURSDAY, JUNE 15 • R/1 Davies and Year 2/3 Warren Mass, 9am, OLHC Church FRIDAY, JUNE 16 • Year 1/2 Helmers assembly, 2:45pm at STC FRIDAY, JUNE 16 • R/1 Smith assembly, 12:30pm, OLHC Church MONDAY, JUNE 19 • Parent Information Evenings for Year 7 and 8 in 2018 It is with a saddened heart that Samaritan College announces the passing of Mrs Kerry MacDonald. Kerry bravely battled cancer but passed away on the weekend. Kerry worked at St Teresa’s School and then Samaritan College since 2005 in an ESO capacity . Kerry’s quiet, calm and positive influence supported many of our students over the years. Kerry was dearly loved by our staff and all those students who had the privilege of working with her. We pray for Kerry and her family at this sad time.
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Term 2 Week 5 June 1, 2017
COMING EVENTSFRIDAY, JUNE 2• Year5/6Arcobelli/Lewis
assembly,12:30pm,OLHCChurch
FRIDAY, JUNE 2• PrimaryCampuses
attendDustyFeetMobPerformanceatSJC
SATURDAY, JUNE 3• Children'sMassat6pm,
StTeresa'sChurch,practiseat5pm
TUESDAY, JUNE 6• Principal'sTours,12pm,
2pmor4pmThURSDAY, JUNE 8• Year5/6MolyneuxLiturgy,
9:00am,STClibrary• Year4/5FiedlerLiturgy,
12:30pm,OLHCChurch
TUESDAY, JUNE 13• ParentInformation
EveningsforYear7and8in2018
ThURSDAY, JUNE 15• R/1DaviesandYear2/3
WarrenMass,9am,OLHCChurch
FRIDAY, JUNE 16• Year1/2Helmersassembly,
2:45pmatSTCFRIDAY, JUNE 16• R/1Smithassembly,
12:30pm,OLHCChurchMONDAY, JUNE 19• ParentInformation
EveningsforYear7and8in2018
It is with a saddened heart that Samaritan College announces the passing of Mrs Kerry MacDonald.
Kerry bravely battled cancer but passed away on the weekend.
Kerry worked at St Teresa’s School and then Samaritan College since 2005 in an ESO capacity . Kerry’s quiet, calm and positive influence supported many of our students over the years. Kerry
was dearly loved by our staff and all those students who had the privilege of working with her.
We pray for Kerry and her family at this sad time.
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“Give to the poor in handfuls” Edmund Rice“Find happiness in making others happy.” Mary MacKillop“He should first show them in deeds rather than words all that is good and holy.”Rule of St Benedict
Patrons Day TwodaysofcelebratoryactivitiesandMasseswereheldlastweek.IamreallyproudofthewaythestudentsembracethenotionofaPatronsDay.Someschoolsgettofocusononlyonepatron.WeareblessedtobeabletocalluponthewisdomandcommitmentfromarangeofPatrons.TheselflessnessofEdmundRice,thecommitmentofMaryMacKillop,thewisdomofBenedict,thegentlenessofSaintTherese,theinspirationofSaintJohnandtheloveofMary,HelpofChristians.AtthePrimaryPatronsMass,FrHaroldrelatedhowour‘modern’superheroesofSupermanandBatmanhadalotincommonwiththePatronsofourcollege.
School FundingIrefertothestatementonourwebsitefromtheactingDirectorofCatholicEducationinSAregardingtherecentfundingannouncementsbytheAustralianGovernment.Allwecandoatthisstageisaskyoutoreadthatstatementandknowthatanythingannouncedaroundanypotentialfundingincreaseordecreaseiswayoffthemarkasitissimplytooearlytoknowwhattheimpactofthisannouncementwillbeatalocallevel.
Flag Raising CeremonyStudentsfromallthreecampusesattendedaFlagRaisingCeremonyattheForeshorelastFridaymorningaspartofnationalReconciliationWeekcelebrations.
I really liked the 4 productions. My favourites were 'Minnie loves Junior' because in the story there was a beautiful friendship. In the very last movie, 'Coming Home', the Indigenous boys faked their age to go to war and did not come back. The family finally found out where the brothers names were recorded in history. It was great to learn how the indigenous people helped in the war.
Samaritan College contributed to the foyer display with some Indigenous Art - it looked really good.
STC Book FairThankyouverymuchtoallthestudentsandfamilieswhosupportedthe“Bookaneer”BookFairatSTCoverthelastcoupleofweeks.Agreattimewashadbyall,andover$750ofCommissionwasraisedforustospendonresources.
Parents MUST drop off and pick up their children from the door!
6pm-8pm
R-6 Disco Thursday June 22
Gold Coin Entry
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Excelling in SportAndieZbierskihasbeenselectedtobepartoftheSecondarySchoolSportsSAAustralianfootballgirlsstateteam.AndiewilltraveltoWesternAustraliatocompeteintheSchoolSportsAustraliaAustralianfootballchampionshipsinJuly.Wewishherallthebestinthisendeavour.
Year 7 AreaWiththefinaltouchestotheYear7gardenbeingcompletedthistermweinvitedFatherJimtoblesstheareaandallthosewhowilluseitnowandinthefuture.ThankstoMrPeterUsherandMrsKerriSmithfortheirworkpreparingtheareaandthestudents.
Year 9 Saltmarsh ProjectOnThursdayofWeek4,theentireYear9cohorttravelledviabustothebeachat8MileCreek,withinourlocalMarineSanctuaryZone.Manypeople,includingMrRobPudneyandMsBarbaraMurphy(naturalResourcesOfficerinWhyalla),workedveryhardtoensurethatthesitewassetupwithshade,amplewater,toiletsandlearningspacesthatwouldbecomfortableyetexcitingforstudentstobepresentin.ThestudentsworkedwithBarbaraandtheirclassteacherstoconductanecologicalsurveyontheTemperateCoastalSaltmarshcommunity.Studentswerehighlyengagedandproducedworkofoutstandingquality,forwhichIcongratulatethem!StudentsalsotookpartinaBirdSurveyandbeachwalkwithnaturalResourcesOfficerMrCoreyYeates,whotravelledfromArnoBayfortheday.AmorereflectiveexperiencewasprovidedbyMrsDuffieldintheformofameditationandreflectiononthebeach,wherestudentsconsideredtheplaceandperspectiveoftheIndigenouspeopleoftheregionin8MileCreek.ThisprovidedtimeforthemtobeginthinkingabouttheirREandEnglishtaskswithintheSaltmarshProjectbyengagingtheir5sensesandrecordingtheirexperienceswithphotography.Ithankallthestudentsfortheiroutstandingbehaviourandattitude,aswellasMrsDuffield,MrHeath,MrCovinoandMsTorresforalloftheirhardworkandsupportontheday.Ilookforwardtoseeingtheworkstudentsproducefollowingthisexperiencethroughouttherestoftheterm.
Blessing of Year 7 AreaLastweektherecentlyupgradedYear7areabetweenSamaritanHallandJosephtheWorkerCentrehadanofficialopening.Theareafeaturesgardensandseatingtoprovideacomfortablespaceforjuniorstudentsatrecessandlunchtimes.Itisalsoawonderfuloutdoorlearningspaceutilisedbyallyearlevels.TherearethreemetalscreensthatdepictTheGoodSamaritanSisters,TheChristianBrothersandMaryMacKillop.ThesepiecesofartlinkcloselytoourthreesportsteamsandsitadjacenttoabeautifulmuralcreatedbyMrsKerriSmith.ThemuralreflectsourDiocesanThemeof'HonouringOurPast,CreatingOurFuture'.Astudentstandswithabookinonehandrepresentingourlongandrichhistory.Thestudent’sotherhandisoutstretchedwithafountainofcolourspillingintothesky,representingthefuturewhichwearecalledtocreate.Themuraloffersafinishingtouchtothisbeautifulareawhichourstudentsareenjoying.
Community News"Theservicesandeventscontainedinthissectionareinnowayconnectedwiththeschoolandareincludedinthisnewsletterforyourinformationonly.Parentsandcaregiversneedtomaketheirownenquiriesandassessmentsaboutthesuitabilityofthese
Please feel free to call in and visit the centre or phone on 8649 3545 for further inquiries.
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So you want to be a doctor?medSPACE Residential Workshop
RDWA’s medSPACE Residential Workshop is a three-day program held in July supporting South Australian rural high school students to pursue their dream of studying medicine.
The workshop gives you an opportunity to experience what it will be like to study medicine at university, spending time at both Flinders University and the University of Adelaide, learning about the medicine courses and taking part in practical clinical sessions. You will also be introduced to the different pathways into university and the admissions processes including the Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admissions Test (UMAT).
With 50 high school students from across the state attending the workshop, you not only get the chance to meet current medical students but also future medical students just like you.
Accommodation is provided for the workshop at an Adelaide school boarding house with qualified staff providing 24 hours supervision. Meals and travel arrangements, to and from the workshop, are organised and provided by the RDWA on your behalf.
If you are in year 10 or 11 and your hometown is in rural SA, then this workshop may be for you.
Apply online at www.ruraldoc.com.au/medspace-program by 12 noon Monday 5 June 2017.
For more information, contact:RDWA Attraction T | 08 8234 8277E | [email protected]
RDWA I Rural Doctors Workforce Agency Inc63 Henley Beach Road Mile End South Australia 5031 I Telephone: +61 8 8234 8277 I Facsimile: +61 8 8234 0002 ruraldoc.com.au
Tuesday 11 July to Thursday
13 July 2017
Adelaide
Aquinas College, Catholic University Residential College, AdelaideStudentsconsideringtertiarystudiesfor2018whowouldliketoresideatAquinasCollegeareencouragedtolodgeanapplicationonlineatwww.aquinas.edu.au
Year 12 Food and hospitalityTheYear12shadtochooseandproduceanold-stylerecipeandthenpresentinacontemporaryway,reflectingcurrentculinarytrends.Shonapresentedlovelygingerbreadcookiesasakebab,Shakirabravedthedeepfryerforthefirsttimeandmadeyummydoughnuts,KaylaadapteddevilsfoodcakeintomoderncupcakesandStephtransformedanoldlemontartintoanEtonMess.
Karina Van De Wiel TEACHER
Keep your kids smiling SA Dental Service
Have you received a letter from Medicare about the Child Dental Benefits Schedule? The School Dental Service is a Child Dental Benefits Schedule provider.
Dental care is FREE for ALL babies,preschool and most children under 18 years at School Dental Service clinics.
Call now for an appointment. Your clinic is: Whyalla Dental ClinicPhone: 8645 2377
In recent weeks, following the announcement by the Federal Government about the proposed changes to education funding, there has been considerable conversation amongst our national affiliated parent organisation’s and more locally within our Catholic school communities about the impact that this will have on our South Australian Catholic schools and our parents.
The Federation of Catholic School Parent Communities (the Federation) in South Australia, recognise that the proposed funding reforms will bring about a change, but as the details remain uncertain, how our South Australian Catholic schools will be funded remains unclear.
The Federation is monitoring and working closely with our national organisations, National Catholic Education Commission (NCEC) as well as the Catholic Education office (SA) to fully understand the impact the proposed Australian Government Quality Schools funding reform will have on Catholic schools in SA.
We understand as parents with children in South Australian Catholic schools, this is a concerning and worrying time and we are working to seek further clarity regarding the impact that this will have to us as parents who fund our children’s education.
In light of recent media commentary, what we do understand is that each state and territory appears to be affected differently and reassure our school and parent community, that the Federation remains focused with our team committed to continuing its work as the voice for parents who choose Catholic education for their children.
