Frayne News | Page 1 Cluster Shirts Please be advised that the 'new' Cluster shirts will arrive at the uniform shop in early March. We apologise for this delay. Students in Year 7 ‐ 12 who do not have a cluster shirt are able to wear a plain coloured shirt as an alternaƟve in the interim. The swimming carnival is the first event that students are required to wear their cluster colours on the 22 February. Mrs Veronica Parker Vice Principal School Fees All families should have by now received their School Fee Statement via email. If you have not received one or have any quesƟons, please contact the College on 9470 0924 or email [email protected]. From the Principal Dear Parents, Students and Friends of Ursula Frayne Catholic College, RESETTING FOR THE 2021 ADVENTURE With the second week of school under our belts, the College is well and truly geƫng into stride with Junior School swimming lessons, Year 7 Camps, Year 12 Commissioning and Prepar‐ atory School InformaƟon Evening. During this week both campuses also gathered for Ash Wednesday liturgies and to celebrate their Opening Masses, the Friends of Frayne Council met, and students and staff on the Duncan Campus assembled to acknowledge and celebrate the high achievers of 2020. The hiccup that postponed the commencement of the school year however was a clear reminder that we are not out of the COVID‐19 woods yet. It also gave us a taste (albeit a very short one) of what those in other parts of Australia, and parƟcularly other parts of the world, have been living with for the best part of a year. It served as a significant reminder of the importance in conƟnuing to be vigilant and maintaining good COVID‐19 pracƟces to ensure the health and safety of our children and their teachers. If you have any quesƟons or queries in relaƟon to COVID‐19 please go to: hƩps://covid19.cewa.edu.au/covid‐19‐response‐210207/. One of the most important lessons we learned from the disrupƟons of 2020 was the vital role school plays in our lives. Understandably, there are worries about the loss of face to face learning during the lockdowns last year. Professor John Haƫe’s message to parents is, “Let’s not get stressed about it. When we get back to the old normal the recovery will be reasonably quick. You have to be amazed what teachers have done”. The efforts of parents/carers to support and encourage, working alongside your children as learning partners and keeping their spirits high are greatly appreciated. Year 7 students enjoying their time in the water whilst on camp at Forest Edge. [email protected]hƩps://www.ufcc.wa.edu.au Justice | Hospitality | Excellence | Compassion | Respect FRAYNE NEWS VOLUME 32 ISSUE 2 / TERM 1 / 19 FEBRUARY 2021
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Cluster Shirts
Please be advised that the 'new' Cluster shirts will arrive at the uniform shop in early March. We apologise for this delay. Students in Year 7 ‐ 12 who do not have a cluster shirt are able to wear a plain coloured shirt as an alterna ve in the interim. The swimming carnival is the first event that students are required to wear their cluster colours on the 22 February. Mrs Veronica Parker Vice Principal
School Fees
All families should have by now received their School Fee Statement via email. If you have not received one or have any ques ons, please contact the College on 9470 0924 or email [email protected].
From the Principal
Dear Parents, Students and Friends of Ursula Frayne Catholic College,
RESETTING FOR THE 2021 ADVENTURE
With the second week of school under our belts, the College is well and truly ge ng into stride with Junior School swimming lessons, Year 7 Camps, Year 12 Commissioning and Prepar‐atory School Informa on Evening. During this week both campuses also gathered for Ash Wednesday liturgies and to celebrate their Opening Masses, the Friends of Frayne Council met, and students and staff on the Duncan Campus assembled to acknowledge and celebrate the high achievers of 2020.
The hiccup that postponed the commencement of the school year however was a clear reminder that we are not out of the COVID‐19 woods yet. It also gave us a taste (albeit a very short one) of what those in other parts of Australia, and par cularly other parts of the world, have been living with for the best part of a year. It served as a significant reminder of the importance in con nuing to be vigilant and maintaining good COVID‐19 prac ces to ensure the health and safety of our children and their teachers. If you have any ques ons or queries in rela on to COVID‐19 please go to: h ps://covid19.cewa.edu.au/covid‐19‐response‐210207/.
One of the most important lessons we learned from the disrup ons of 2020 was the vital role school plays in our lives. Understandably, there are worries about the loss of face to face learning during the lockdowns last year. Professor John Ha e’s message to parents is, “Let’s not get stressed about it. When we get back to the old normal the recovery will be reasonably quick. You have to be amazed what teachers have done”. The efforts of parents/carers to support and encourage, working alongside your children as learning partners and keeping their spirits high are greatly appreciated.
Year 7 students enjoying their time in the water whilst on camp at Forest Edge.
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GENERAL EXPECTATIONS
It is important to reflect on some reasonable expecta ons for students at Ursula Frayne Catholic College and I encourage you to review and discuss the following expecta ons with your son/daughter. The fact that these items are recorded does not imply that all students need a reminder on each point. Most students are to be commended for their posi ve and responsible a tude and ac ons. However, there is value in all students clearly hearing the College’s expecta ons. Where these may be challenging, students are urged to respond posi vely, and with maturity, for the sake of their own personal development and for the common good. A
As we are well aware, all children enrolled in an educa onal se ng are expected to a end on a regular basis. It is the responsibility of a parent or guardian to support the development of regular pa erns of school a endance. This can be achieved by ensuring that children are in College for all school days and arrive on me every day. Every day counts! College staff and parents/guardians need to work together to support student a endance at school. The College monitors and follows up a endance and ensures that quality learning‐teaching opportuni es are available for all students. It is therefore very important that each parent or guardian: Applies to the Principal, in wri ng, at least four (4) weeks prior seeking approval for a student to be away from school for an extended
period of me (generally three or more days) during a school term; Provides the school with an explana on if their child is away; Contacts the school if they are having difficulty ge ng their child to school; Where possible arranges doctor and den st appointments out of school hours; and Does not allow their child to stay at home for minor reasons.
R F S , L A
As in all endeavours, the staff of the College strive to provide students with the best service and commitment. They endeavour to encourage, to support and to provide worthwhile opportuni es for effec ve learning and development. Beyond the obliga on, the duty and the commitment of staff, there are fundamental and equally important issues for students: STUDENTS have a personal responsibility for their own study and learning. STUDENTS (through an open and posi ve a tude – embracing listening and respect for teachers and fellow students) are jointly respon‐
sible for their results, their learning and their happiness. STUDENTS have a personal responsibility to ensure that all assigned homework and assessment tasks are completed to the highest
possible standard and punctually submi ed. WE ALL have a community responsibility to help one another, and to allow others to learn and develop. R S
The safety of our children is a community responsibility. As such, I extend a reminder to be careful and considerate of others when driving, parking or picking up students, par cularly during the busy before and a er‐school peak periods. These mes, in par cular, are never mes for speeding, ina en on or non‐adherence to traffic and parking regula ons as it risks somebody, especially children, being severely injured or killed – something we never want to happen. All members of our community are responsible for the safety and welfare of others. As such, motorists are asked to BE PATIENT, BE OB‐SERVANT and BE RESPECTFUL so as to model appropriate driver behaviour for our children – the motorists of the future!
CONDOLENCES
This week we learnt of the passing of Mrs Ethel Davies‐Moore, the mother of Judy Davies‐Moore. As a community we extend our condolences and prayerful support to Judy, her sister Lyn and their extended families during this sad and difficult me.
Eternal rest grant unto Ethel, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
From the Principal cont...
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CONGRATULATIONS
I am pleased to share the happy news that Wayd and Carly Blakiston welcomed their baby daughter – Aspen Vicki ‐ into the world on Wednesday 10 February at 1.21pm, weighing in at 71bs 7oz and measuring 51cm. Wayd reported that he and Carly are ‘overwhelmed with happiness’. And, it is with pleasure that I write to advise of the safe arrival of Alana and Darren Maratos’ baby boy Ma hew David. He joined Alana and Darren’s family on Tuesday 16 February 2021 at 4:25pm, weighing in at 3530g. Alana advised that all are doing well, and Charlo e is absolutely smi en with her baby brother. Congratula ons are also extended to Brooke Whyte and Ma Cornish who announced their engagement last weekend.
CONCLUSION
All signs point to another incredible and produc ve school year. I know you will con nue to work with us, so your child can grow in confi‐dence, to develop a love of learning, and foster a determina on to be the best person they can be. I look forward to working collabora vely with you to encourage and support your son/daughter and to this end I remind all students to build on their solid start to the year. As our learning and faith sharing community, centred in Christ embarks on the adventure that is 2021 we need to remind ourselves that each of us has a personal responsibility for making Ursula Frayne Catholic College a happy and safe place in which to learn. With regards and best wishes, Mr Geoff Mills Principal
From the Principal cont...
Chaplain’s Reflection
SEASON OF LENT
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe has wri en a Lenten Pastoral le er encouraging us to enter the season of Lent in this challenging year of 2021. Cyclone, bushfires, floods, COVID‐19 and all difficult reali es we are facing at the beginning of this year can threaten to overwhelm us. However, this season of Lent comes to reminder us that we are not alone, God is close at hand to help us. "Lent is a me when we are all invited, and challenged, to recognise that, like Saint Paul, we too have a ba le raging within us that so o en leads us to be much less than God has created us and is calling us to be. For many Chris an thinkers across the centuries, beginning with Saint Augus ne, this lack of harmony between where God is calling us and where we find ourselves at any given me, is powerfully captured in the idea of the human person as curved in on him or herself. It is as if we are caught in a destruc ve pa ern of looking inward and focusing on our own selfish and o en destruc ve desires rather than looking outward and focusing on the needs of others." The Season of Lent gives us three weapons to fight this tempta on of living for ourselves only: Prayer, Fas ng and Almsgiving. "If during the coming 6 weeks of Lent we can find the courage and humility to acknowledge that we are, indeed, sinful people, and that our sinfulness is not something trivial but rather, because of its destruc ve effects on others and on ourselves, something very serious, then we will have begun the journey towards a true celebra on of Easter. And, if over these same 6 weeks, by our openness to God’s grace, our faith is strengthened and deepened so that we truly understand and believe that the greatness of our sins is absolutely eclipsed by the incredible love, compassion and forgiveness of the Lord, then as Easter comes we will know what it means to have died with Christ and risen with him. If through our prayers, our fas ng and our almsgiving we have allowed the Lord to help us stand straight, with eyes fixed on him and there‐fore also on those he loves, we will know what Jesus meant when he said to his disciples, “I have come that they might have life and have it to the full” (John 10:10)." Let us get serious during this season of Lent, so that it will be a me of growth and renewal of our hope. Fr Jesus Bello College Chaplain, Duncan Campus
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Xanadu Cancelled
It is with a heavy heart that it has been decided to cancel the produc on of Xanadu again. The recent lockdown has interfered with our rehearsal schedule. These are uncertain mes and it is difficult to predict if we would be able to have a full audience in April. Instead we are planning a ‘Tribute Night’ in April to showcase some of the work that we have accomplished already. This will mean we will be choosing songs for the principal characters, the main Muses and the Tubes and the orchestra will accompany these songs. We will also be performing at a smaller venue. I am sorry this means that the Muses, Young Muses and Rollerskaters will not be required. Thank you for your enthusiasm in 2020 it was much appreciated. Ms Judy Davies‐Moore Director of the College Produc on
Our Lady Help of Christians Parish Our Lady Help of Chris ans Parish wishes to inform the families of children par cipa ng in the Sacraments of Confirma on, Holy Communion and Reconcilia on in 2021 that enrolment forms for all sacraments will be available at all masses on the weekend of 27 and 28 February. Those wishing to par cipate will need to return the enrolment form the following weekend. Please note rehearsal dates are yet to be set. For more informa on please contact Fr Nicholas.
Confirma on 1st Holy Communion Reconcilia on General Sacrament Theology (Parents ) Tues 30 March, 6pm Tues 30 March, 6pm Tues 30 March, 6pm Commitment Mass 13‐14 March 20‐21 March 27‐28 March Parent and Child Workshop Thur 29 April, 4.30pm or 6pm Thur 13 May, 4.30pm or 6pm Thur 12 August, 4.30pm or 6pm Sacrament Ceremony Sun 23 May, 9.30am All weekend Masses in June Tue 7 September, 6pm
Preparatory School Liturgies and Assemblies
LITURGIES ASSEMBIES Term 1 Thu 11 Feb (Campus Mass: Beginning of the School Year) Thu 2 Feb (Campus Assembly: Beginning of the School Year) Wed 17 Feb (Campus Liturgy: Ash Wednesday) Thu 25 Feb (Campus Assembly: SRC) Thu 18 Mar (Year 2 White) Thu 11 Mar (Year 2 Red) Thu 1 Apr (Campus Liturgy: Easter Sta ons of the Cross) Thu 25 Mar (Year 1 White) Term 2 Thu 23 Apr (Campus: ANZAC Day Service) Thu 13 May (Pre‐Primary White) Thu 29 Apr (Pre‐Primary Red) Thu 3 Jun (Year 1 Red) Thu 6 May (Campus Liturgy: Family Day) Thu 27 May (Year 2 Red) Thu 10 Jun (Year 1 White) Thu 24 Jun (Campus Mass: End of Semester) Term 3 Thu 29 Jul (Pre‐Primary White) Thu 22 Jul (Campus Assembly: SRC) Thu 19 Aug (Year 1 Red) Thu 5 Aug (Year 2 White) Thu 23 Sep (Whole College Mass: Frayne Day) Thu 25 Aug (Book Week Parade) Thu 2 Sep (Pre‐Primary Red) Term 4 Thu 21 Oct (Pre‐Primary Combined) Thu 28 Oct (Health and Physical Educa on) Thu 4 Nov (Year 1 Combined) Thu 11 Nov (Campus: Remembrance Day Service) Thu 2 Dec (Year 2 Celebra on Liturgy) Fri 10 Dec (Campus Mass: End of the School Year)
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Friends of Frayne
We had the first mee ng of 2021 on Tuesday night and it was great to see new faces and hear some great ideas… especially about the upcoming Balmoral Campus Movie Night! Balmoral Campus Families ‐ get excited!! Friday 12 March at 5.30pm. Tickets NOW on sale. $15 per family. It’s going to be a fun family night out and we can't wait to see you there!! (See the poster on the next page for booking details.)
On the Duncan Campus, Sam is busy organising light refreshments for our Year 7 parents to enjoy at their Parent Informa on and Social evening. The event will be on Thursday 25 February and we need a li le help so if you’re NOT a Year 7 parent and can help between 7.00‐9.30pm please let us know. We especially need a few people with a Responsible Service of Alcohol Cer ficate.
We are also hoping to tap into parents and guardians who have knowledge around ways we can improve Sustainability on the Campus and have a conversa on around Climate Change and what we can do at the College. If this fits you, please drop us a line, we would love to chat!
As always though, if you have any ideas about ways we could improve, or help any aspect of the Frayne community, please send us an email at [email protected].
Friends of Frayne
Health Care Card Tuition & Building Levy Discount Scheme Eligible cards for the Health Care Card (HCC) Tui on Fee Discount Scheme provide an automa c discount on the Tui on Fees and Building Levy to holders of a means tested family Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card. Further informa on can be obtained from the Catholic Educa on website: www.cewa.edu.au or calling 6380 5200.
Discounted tui on fee for 2021 is: $300 pa for Primary students (Kindy‐Year 6) $1500 pa for Secondary students (Years 7‐12)
The State Government Educa onal Program Allowance (EPA, currently $235), which is part of the Secondary Assistance Scheme, is paid to schools. In effect the fee for eligible Secondary students (Years 7‐12) will be $1,735, less the $235 EPA, leaving eligible parents to pay $1,500. The discounted tui on fee does not cover addi onal charges such as camps, Resources levies and subject levies. For holders of other types of Pensioner Concession Cards, including students, the College’s 15% discount on tui on fees s ll applies as per previous years.
To access the Health Care Card Tui on Fee Discount Scheme, Secondary Assistance Scheme or the College’s 15% discount for other Pensioner Concession Card holders, parents/guardians will need to show a valid Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card and complete forms at either campus. Secondary Assistance Scheme forms are available at the Duncan Street Campus only.
Concession Card discounts are not on going and need to be applied for each year. Cards that expire mid‐year also need to be updated or the discount will only apply un l the expiry date on the card. The cut off date to apply is Thursday 1 April 2021.
Mrs Teresa Jaksic, Accounts Officer
Sports News
Tuesday 16 February saw the Year 11 and 12 students begin their first round of SAS and Recrea on. The students have the opportunity to play a variety of sports against other schools in our SAS Zone. The sports include Basketball, Girls’ So ball, Indoor Beach Volleyball, Touch Rugby, Boys’ Cricket, Ul mate Frisbee and Tennis.
This week saw us play All Saints College which provided some tough compe on. Congratula ons to all of those students who played in the intense heat and represented the College with pride. For those students that did not play in the SAS round, they were able to engage in some fitness ac vi es such as Cross Fit, Boxing, Girls’ Fitness (which had the girls trying Yoga this week) and social Badminton. It was great to see so many students involve themselves in these ac vi es.
Our next round, next Tuesday 23 February, will see us play John Wollaston. If you would like to see the fixtures they can be found on the College website under Culture, Sport Program.
SASJ, our Year 7‐10, Wednesday a erschool compe on, saw all teams have a bye this week. Our compe ve rounds start on Wednesday 24 February, against Carey Bap st. These fixtures are also available on the College website.
Mrs Jodie Walsh, Learning Area Co‐ordinator, Health & Physical Educa on
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Canteen Menu
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Are You Interested?
South Perth Junior Football Club
Registra ons for our Li le S ngers (pre‐primary) and Auskick (Years 1 and 2) programs at South Perth Junior Football Club (SPJFC) are now open! If you are yet to register your child, please do so here: h ps://spjfc.org.au/register/ At SPJFC we conduct and promote junior Australian Rules Football for girls and boys in and around the South Perth area.
Auskick provides the best introduc on for kids into the world of Australian Rules Football. Auskick is inclusive for everyone, no ma er if you know the game of not, and we provide a fun, safe and welcoming environment for everyone. We are currently forming teams so please regis‐ter without delay.
If you have an interest in coaching your child's team this season please drop our Registrar an email at: [email protected]. No prior experience necessary.
Perth Goju Karate
Perth Goju Karate teaches karate classes in your local area. A special offer for the school’s students ‐ 4 WEEKS FREE beginners karate lessons! Classes are held a er school and are a great way for children of all ages to learn self‐defense in a fun and safe environment. We also teach classes for teens and adults and they are fantas c for fitness, wellbeing and of course, self‐defense.
Karate has many benefits which include confidence, respect, discipline and fitness.
Call now to take advantage of this 4 week trial. Sensei Johnny Moran ‐ 0402 830 402
