1 Educating for Life ‘Thinking to Learn Learning to Think’ SACRED HEART PRIMARY SCHOOL Issue No 19 NEWSLETTER 27 November 2014 Principal – Mr Brian Martin 2 Mora Avenue Oakleigh 3166 Telephone 8574 4500 Fax 8574 4555 Camp Australia OSHC 0401188896 Parish Priest – Fr John Magri - Ph. 9568 1206 Email: [email protected]Website: www.shoakleigh.catholic.edu.au Email: [email protected]Advent Prayer O God, as light comes from this candle, may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming our hearts and brightening our way. May Christ our Saviour bring life into the darkness of this world, and to us, as we wait for his coming. Staffing For 2015 Dear Parents Next year there will be new staff at Sacred Heart School and others will be leaving. Next year’s staff is listed at the end of this section, but I would like to highlight the following: • Pauline D’Astoli retiring from Sacred Heart. I would like to acknowledge Pauline’s commitment to Catholic Education in many roles over the years. • Dominic Farrell and Christina Paone who have both been on leave have resigned their positions. I wish both Dominic and Christina all the best in their future endeavours. We welcome: • Jill Fisher who will join us as a Foundation Teacher. • Emma Buckingham who will join us as Support Teacher Yr 1/2 and Yr 3/4 and Perf Arts in Yr 3/4. Change of role: • Colleen O’Grady will continue on as Student Services Leader next year (Special Education), but will hand over her role as Wellbeing Leader to Debjani Ghosh I believe that our staff is of a very high quality and new staff next year will complement our wonderful teachers and administrators. STAFFING FOR 2015 Brian Martin Principal Jan Morice Deputy Principal, Wellbeing, Religious Education Teaching & Learning Jennifer Baker Teacher Foundation Jill Fisher Teacher Foundation Kathy Brick Teacher 1/2 Literacy Leader F-6 Joy Das Teacher 1/2 Edith Pogany Teacher 1/2 Brooke Davis Teacher 3/4 Moira Luzan Teacher 3/4 Numeracy Leader F-6
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Educating for Life
‘Thinking to Learn Learning to Think’
SACRED HEART PRIMARY SCHOOL Issue No 19 NEWSLETTER 27 November 2014
Advent Prayer O God, as light comes from this candle, may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming our hearts and brightening our way. May Christ our Saviour bring life into the darkness of this world, and to us, as we wait for his coming. Staffing For 2015
Dear Parents Next year there will be new staff at Sacred Heart School and others will be leaving. Next year’s staff is listed at the end of this section, but I would like to highlight the following: • Pauline D’Astoli retiring from Sacred Heart. I would like to acknowledge Pauline’s commitment to Catholic Education in many roles over the years. • Dominic Farrell and Christina Paone who have both been on leave have resigned their positions. I wish both Dominic and Christina all the best in their future endeavours. We welcome: • Jill Fisher who will join us as a Foundation Teacher. • Emma Buckingham who will join us as Support Teacher Yr 1/2 and Yr 3/4 and Perf Arts in Yr 3/4. Change of role: • Colleen O’Grady will continue on as Student Services Leader next year (Special Education), but will hand over her role as Wellbeing Leader to Debjani Ghosh I believe that our staff is of a very high quality and new staff next year will complement our wonderful teachers and administrators. STAFFING FOR 2015
Brian Martin Principal
Jan Morice Deputy Principal, Wellbeing, Religious Education
Earlier this month I sent a letter home advising you of the very sad news involving the death of Chay Phan, father of Aidan (Year 1/2B) I have spoken with Jennifer, Aidan’s mother, who has asked me to thank you for the wonderful support that she has been given from our community. She is extremely grateful for the messages of condolence, the meals, other offers of support or help in dropping off and picking up Aidan. Please also pass a big thank you onto your children who have been wonderful with Aidan in their support. Jennifer does not know all the people who have supported her but would like to say thank you for the support. I would like to echo her sentiments and thank the Classroom Reps, Kathy and Olivia for organising this support. Thank you also to the many of you who have assisted Jennifer in her and her family’s grief. Your response in this time of need has been greatly appreciated and a living example of Christ’s teaching of compassion. Regards Brian Martin Principal
FIRST AID BOX Please read the attachment to this newsletter on the treatment of Head Lice. There have been a few cases in the school recently so we need to keep checking children’s hair and treating them if required to avoid head lice spreading.
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The Giving Tree 2014
Sacred Heart will once again have the Giving Tree set up throughout Advent. This is an opportunity
for you and your child/ren to show the joy of Christmas to those in our community who may be in
need.
The children in all classes will be talking about the concept of the Giving Tree and will each be
making an angel gift tag. We ask that any families who are able to donate a gift please use one of
the angels that their children have made.
Remember to write the gender and approximate age on the tag or ‘a boy under 10’, ‘a girl under 12’
or ‘boy or girl under 5’.
This year you may like to donate non-perishable food, that can be used to make up Christmas
hampers as this is something that is greatly needed by many families in our community.
The Giving Tree will be set up just behind the stained glass window and you are welcome to come
with your child to place any contributions around the tree. In the last week of term volunteers
from St Vincent de Paul will come and collect the gifts and distribute them to those in need.
Thanking you in anticipation
Jan Morice and the Year Six Social Justice Group
Reminder Year 6 Graduation Dinner - $22 per person Please remember to forward your form and payment for each person attending (including students) to the school office as soon as possible. Piano Teacher Dear Parents, My name is Rachel Armitage, some of you may remember me when I worked at Sacred Heart Primary School in Years 1/2 and Foundation from July 2011 to July 2014. Next year, I am looking to go back into teaching music and as such have decided to teach piano from home after school. I will begin teaching once term 1 2015 commences. I will have space, at home, to take between 6-8 students and will be teaching from 4.00pm-6.00pm, 3 days a week. The days are yet to be confirmed, these days will be determined once I know if anyone is interested and if so how many. I have taught music and Piano specifically for the last 15 years in a variety of capacities and am registered with the AMEB and am also a member of the Royal Associated Board of Music (UK). I am experienced in putting pupils through exams or am happy to teach purely for fun! If you would like to know more, are interested in taking up a place for yourself or your child or have any questions for me please do not hesitate to contact me on 0410 923457 or email me at [email protected]. I look forward to hearing from you in the near future, Kind regards, Rachel Armitage
Sacred Heart Primary School, Oakleigh Lunchtime chess club – Results Term 3 2014 The following children were involved in chess classes for six weeks. Congratulations for completing the 6 weeks: Ashley, Michael, Archit, Jonathan, Megane, Elizah, Lydia, Shakira, Samantha, Alex, Daniel, Mikhail Audrey, Alessia , Grace, Roubi , Bro-De, Mia, Harry, Gemma, Gennae, Caroline, Anouk, Christine. The weekly sessions were held each Friday during lunchtime. The sessions included instruction, competition and performance. All children have received a certificate for completing the 6 week program. Medals have been presented for competition winners. Also each week the children were given a raffle ticket for their overall participation during chess sessions. These tickets were placed in a draw and a small gift was awarded to the winners of the final draw. Medal winners: First Archit (Gold), Second Elizah (Silver), Third Jonathan (Bronze) Congratulations to all the students who participated in the chess sessions and thank you also to the parents who were able to support the chess club. The above children have been invited to continue with chess club on Fridays and introduce a friend to chess club. Thank you Colleen O’Grady Commonwealth Bank School Banking – 2 Volunteers needed - If you can spare an hour or so each week it
would be much appreciated by the school community. Next year we will introduce student banking with the Commonwealth Bank so we are looking for two volunteers to help co-ordinate its operation. Deb from the Commonwealth Bank School Banking Team will advise of the benefits and assist the co-ordinators in its initial operation. It would be much great if you could offer your time.
Waverley Valley Scout Group Giant Xmas Tree Sale Where: Bunnings Warehouse, Notting Hill, Ferntree Gully Road Car Park Area When: Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 December Prices: 5ft trees for $50 6 ft trees for $60 7 ft trees for $70
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Congratulations
Talia from grade 5/6D recently competed at the Victorian State Open BMX Championships which were held at the Knox BMX Track from the 21st to the 23rd of November 2014. Talia made it into the final eight and raced the final where she finished seventh in Victoria in her age group. The Victorian Titles are open to anyone from Australia and she faced some pretty stiff opposition from a couple of interstate girls who are currently ranked in the top eight in the world. Talia has been training steadily throughout the year but increased her work rate by starting to train five to six times a week, eleven weeks ago and improved her lap times considerably. (There is a rumour floating around that she has nearly caught up to her Dad's lap times).
Please see attached notices:- Treating Head Lice Dough Raiser News PSW uniform sale and prices Antibiotic Awareness Week
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TREATING AND CONTROLLING HEAD LICE There have been a few cases of head lice reported in the school recently. If we are to avoid them
spreading, it is essential that you check your child’s hair and act immediately should you find any lice
or eggs. Please use the following information to assist you. Thank you for your prompt action in this
matter.
FINDING HEAD LICE
Lice can crawl and hide. The easiest and most effective way to find them is to follow these steps:
Step 1
Comb any type of hair conditioner on to dry, brushed (detangled) hair. This stuns the lice and
makes it difficult for them to grip the hair or crawl around.
Step 2 Now comb sections of the hair with a fine tooth, head lice comb.
Step 3 Wipe the conditioner from the comb onto a paper towel or tissue.
Step 4 Look on the tissue and on the comb for lice and eggs.
Step 5
Repeat the combing for every part of the head at least 4 or 5 times
If lice or eggs are found, the child's hair should be treated.
Head lice eggs are small (the size of a pinhead) and oval. A live egg will 'pop' when squashed between fingernails.
TREATING HEAD LICE
Concentrate on the head - there is no evidence to suggest
that you need to clean the house or classroom.
No treatment kills all of the eggs so treatment must
involve two applications seven days apart.
If you are using lotions, apply the product to dry hair.
There is no need to treat the whole family, unless they also
have head lice.
Only the pillowcase requires specific laundering; either wash it in hot water (at least 60
degrees centigrade) or dry it using a clothes dryer on the hot or warm setting.
There is no product available that prevents head lice. Using the conditioner and comb
method once a week will help you detect any head lice early and minimise the problem.
Tying back long hair can help prevent the spread of head lice.
Combs with long, rounded stainless steel teeth positioned very close together have been shown to be the most effective; however, any head lice comb can be used.
