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ST JOHN’S PRIMARY SCHOOL ST JOHN’S PRIMARY SCHOOL DUBBO DUBBO NEWSLETTER NEWSLETTER Phone 6882 2677 17th September, 2012 Term 3 Week 10 VISION STATEMENT TO FOSTER A COMMUNITY OF FAITH THAT IS CENTRED ON THE TEACHINGS OF CHRIST, WHERE LOVE AND CONCERN DEVELOPS THE WHOLE CHILD, EMPOWERING EACH INDIVIDUAL TO REALISE HIS/HER FULL POTENTIAL Email: [email protected] Website: www.stjohnsprimarydubbo.catholic.edu.au ADMINISTRATOR: Fr Mark McGuigan PRINCIPAL: Mr Anthony O’Leary ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: Mr Adam Foley R.E.C.: Mr David Schwager TEACHING STAFF: KINDERGARTEN Katrina Isbester & Emma Gibson Emma Bolton YEAR 1 Louise Lindsay & Carmen Gain Maria Brice & Crystal Mudford YEAR 2 Angela Benton Vereana Ngatuakana YEAR 3 Anna Veech Elizabeth McGann YEAR 4 Michelle Noonan Carmel Reidy & Emma Gibson YEAR 5 Karyn King David Schwager & Gabrielle Jones YEAR 6 Michael Quade & Adam Foley Danielle Edwards & Erin Carney TEACHER/LIBRARIAN: Maree Williams SPECIAL EDUCATION: Patricia Toohey Sue Gavenlock Deanna Swanson ABORIGINAL EDUCATION WORKER: Mylisa Smith CLASSROOM AIDES: Bronwyn Harper; Lucy Sissian Natalie McMahon; Trevor Thomas; Maricon Amoranto CREATIVE ARTS: Maggie Dunn SCHOOL SECRETARY: Margo Green CANTEEN MANAGER: Cathy Dries GENERAL HAND : David Englert CLEANER: Kerry Iverach P&F MEETINGS: 3rd Tuesday every month PARENTS/GUARDIANS Please note that photographs of students may be used in this publication. Please advise the School if you do not approve of your child’s photo being used. From the Principal, Welcome to Week 10 and the final week of Term 3. What an amazing and successful week we have all shared with the musical “The Peace Child.’ I am so proud of everyone involved in the planning and production of the musical. Although a truly ‘whole school’ effort was required to produce something of this quality, some special notes of thanks and recognition must be given. A special note of thanks goes to Miss McGann who as Director coordinated a focused whole school approach to create the amazing product enjoyed by over 1000 people over three days. The musical talent of Choir Master Mrs Dunn and Musical Director Mrs Brice created an atmosphere of wonder and joy. The choir was directed beautifully. Each member of the choir should feel justly proud of their efforts. A special note of gratitude must also go to Mr Dunn and his sons, Eugene and Gabe who added their expertise to the production’s musical score. Our colleague from St John’s College, Mr Barnes, gave hours of his own time to organize the sound system and lighting. Thank you Mr Barnes. Mr Foley and Mr Quade did an outstanding job preparing the set and running the entire sound system. To the amazing lead cast, your talent is simply inspiring. Our P&F President, Tracy Duncan, did an outstanding and time consuming job coordinating the ticketing alongside Mrs Green. Every class, student and teacher should also feel very proud of their efforts with their singing and for the colorful murals that added so much to the visuals. The audience response was overwhelming and I received many emails of praise for the students. An example of these emails is: “ Thought a quick email was in order to congratulate all students and staff for a fantastic, entertaining musical. The logistics of this musical were impressive! Well done to all involved. The narrators were brilliant and a great example to younger students. As Mr O’Leary said "our future is in good hands". The memories generated from the musical will last a lifetime and for our first school musical it has been a success. Tomorrow evening (Tuesday) our next P&F meeting will take place. These meetings are always a productive time and you will feel most welcome. The meeting commences at 7:00pm. On Thursday, the students are allowed to wear their sports uniform as they continue to improve their fitness and team building with the iKiFiT program. All parents will be invited to the iKi Live concert early in Term 4. We will be holding a special event on Friday, the last day of Term. Our students will be having a mini ‘Relay for Life’ walk to support the Cancer Council . Cancer has affected so many of our families. As you read this my own nephew, Ryan, is fighting cancer in Melbourne. Although only 12 months old, his bravery is an inspiration to me. Our students are asked to bring a gold coin to make a donation for the cause. The students are encouraged to wear something purple as the day will be out of uniform. The students are also allowed to bring a photo of a loved one to carry with them as we ‘Walk for Life’ around our ovals. If parents would like to join their children, the ‘walk for life’ will take place after recess at 11:30am. Please feel very welcome to come to school during recess and have morning tea with your children. I wish all of our families a happy and safe holiday. If you are driving please take care and have plenty of breaks. Students and teachers return on Monday 8 th of October. God Bless, Anthony O’Leary Dates To Remember Sep 18 P&F Meeting 7pm Sep 21 Last day of Term 3 Oct 8 Students resume school- Term 4 Oct 11 Clothing Pool Open 2:45pm
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Page 1: ST JOHN’S PRIMARY SCHOOL DUBBO NEWSLETTER · st john’s primary school dubbo newsletternewsletter . vision statement . phone 6882 2677 . 17th september, 2012 . term 3 week 10.

ST JOHN’S PRIMARY SCHOOLST JOHN’S PRIMARY SCHOOL

DUBBODUBBO

NEWSLETTERNEWSLETTER

Phone 6882 2677 17th September, 2012

Term 3 Week 10

VISION STATEMENT TO FOSTER A COMMUNITY OF FAITH THAT IS CENTRED ON THE TEACHINGS OF CHRIST,

WHERE LOVE AND CONCERN DEVELOPS THE WHOLE CHILD, EMPOWERING EACH INDIVIDUAL TO REALISE HIS/HER FULL POTENTIAL

Email: [email protected] Website: www.stjohnsprimarydubbo.catholic.edu.au

ADMINISTRATOR: Fr Mark McGuigan

PRINCIPAL:

Mr Anthony O’Leary

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL:

Mr Adam Foley

R.E.C.: Mr David Schwager

TEACHING STAFF:

KINDERGARTEN Katrina Isbester & Emma Gibson

Emma Bolton

YEAR 1

Louise Lindsay & Carmen Gain Maria Brice & Crystal Mudford

YEAR 2 Angela Benton Vereana Ngatuakana

YEAR 3 Anna Veech

Elizabeth McGann

YEAR 4

Michelle Noonan Carmel Reidy & Emma Gibson

YEAR 5 Karyn King David Schwager & Gabrielle

Jones

YEAR 6

Michael Quade & Adam Foley Danielle Edwards & Erin

Carney

TEACHER/LIBRARIAN: Maree Williams

SPECIAL EDUCATION: Patricia Toohey

Sue Gavenlock Deanna Swanson

ABORIGINAL EDUCATION WORKER:

Mylisa Smith

CLASSROOM AIDES:

Bronwyn Harper; Lucy Sissian Natalie McMahon; Trevor Thomas; Maricon Amoranto

CREATIVE ARTS: Maggie Dunn

SCHOOL SECRETARY: Margo Green

CANTEEN MANAGER: Cathy Dries

GENERAL HAND :

David Englert

CLEANER:

Kerry Iverach

P&F MEETINGS:

3rd Tuesday every month

PARENTS/GUARDIANS Please note that photographs of students may be used in this publication. Please advise the School if you do not approve of your child’s photo being used.

From the Principal, Welcome to Week 10 and the final week of Term 3. What an amazing and successful week we have

all shared with the musical “The Peace Child.’ I am so proud of everyone involved in the planning and

production of the musical. Although a truly ‘whole school’ effort was required to produce something of

this quality, some special notes of thanks and recognition must be given. A special note of thanks

goes to Miss McGann who as Director coordinated a focused whole school approach to create the

amazing product enjoyed by over 1000 people over three days. The musical talent of Choir Master

Mrs Dunn and Musical Director Mrs Brice created an atmosphere of wonder and joy. The choir was

directed beautifully. Each member of the choir should feel justly proud of their efforts. A special note

of gratitude must also go to Mr Dunn and his sons, Eugene and Gabe who added their expertise to

the production’s musical score. Our colleague from St John’s College, Mr Barnes, gave hours of his

own time to organize the sound system and lighting. Thank you Mr Barnes. Mr Foley and Mr Quade

did an outstanding job preparing the set and running the entire sound system. To the amazing lead

cast, your talent is simply inspiring. Our P&F President, Tracy Duncan, did an outstanding and time

consuming job coordinating the ticketing alongside Mrs Green. Every class, student and teacher

should also feel very proud of their efforts with their singing and for the colorful murals that added so

much to the visuals. The audience response was overwhelming and I received many emails of praise

for the students. An example of these emails is: “Thought a quick email was in order to congratulate

all students and staff for a fantastic, entertaining musical. The logistics of this musical were

impressive! Well done to all involved. The narrators were brilliant and a great example to younger

students. As Mr O’Leary said "our future is in good hands". The memories generated from the musical

will last a lifetime and for our first school musical it has been a success.

Tomorrow evening (Tuesday) our next P&F meeting will take place. These meetings are always a

productive time and you will feel most welcome. The meeting commences at 7:00pm.

On Thursday, the students are allowed to wear their sports uniform as they continue to improve their

fitness and team building with the iKiFiT program. All parents will be invited to the iKi Live concert

early in Term 4.

We will be holding a special event on Friday, the last day of Term. Our students

will be having a mini ‘Relay for Life’ walk to support the Cancer Council . Cancer

has affected so many of our families. As you read this my own nephew, Ryan, is

fighting cancer in Melbourne. Although only 12 months old, his bravery is an

inspiration to me. Our students are asked to bring a gold coin to make a donation for the cause. The

students are encouraged to wear something purple as the day will be out of uniform. The students are

also allowed to bring a photo of a loved one to carry with them as we ‘Walk for Life’ around our ovals.

If parents would like to join their children, the ‘walk for life’ will take place after

recess at 11:30am. Please feel very welcome to come to school during recess and

have morning tea with your children.

I wish all of our families a happy and safe holiday. If you are driving please take care

and have plenty of breaks. Students and teachers

return on Monday 8th of October.

God Bless,

Anthony O’Leary

Dates To Remember

Sep 18 P&F Meeting 7pm Sep 21 Last day of Term 3 Oct 8 Students resume school- Term 4 Oct 11 Clothing Pool Open 2:45pm

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Religious Education News

For Your Diary: Mufti-day for Relay for Life: Friday 21st September Sacrament of Reconciliation Preparation Program: Weeks 1, 2 and 3 of Term 4 Reconciliation Reflection Evening: Tuesday 30th October Sacrament of Reconciliation: 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th of November 6.30pm Reconciliation Our Parent Information Night last Thursday was well attended and gave parents an under-standing of the importance of the sacrament of Reconciliation in the Catholic Church. Many of our Year 2 students attended the weekend Masses to enrol in our Parish Reconciliation Pro-gram which commences at the start of Term 4. Reconciliation is one of the seven sacraments of the Church and consists of the confession of sin to a priest, expression of sorrow for having offended God and neighbour, and the priest’s proposal of an act of penance and prayer of absolution.

The Church has always taught that Christ’s death and resurrection brought reconciliation between God and humanity and that “the Lord entrusted the ministry of reconciliation to the Church”, which exercises it through baptism, and also through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Parables While students prepare for Reconciliation they will continue to explore the many parables we find in the bible. Parables are stories based on everyday life that teach a particular truth. There are three different types of parables:

short sayings, for example ‘You are like light for the whole world’ Matthew 5:14

longer sayings, for example ‘No one uses a piece of new cloth to patch up an old coat, because the new patch will shrink and tear off some of the old cloth, making an even bigger hole’ Mark 2:21

complete stories, for example, the man sowing corn Luke 8: 4-8 ‘Relay for Life’ Mufti-day

To add support to this important up-coming community event, we are going to have a non-uniform day this Friday for a gold-coin donation. Children are encouraged to wear something purple if they can.

To finish the term, thank you for the positive feedback about our new ‘Conversations with Kindies’ newsletter segment. It’s appreciated! Wishing everyone a good week, and all our students a great break! David Schwager (Religious Education Coordinator)

This week’s REC Award St John’s Primary Mission:

‘To live, love and learn in the light of Christ’ GEMMA JACKSON— CLASS 1 GOLD

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Name: Nicholas Peters.

Favourite Book: Pirate Books!

Favourite Movie: Ice Age

Favourite Food: Lollies!

Favourite TV Show: Transformers.

What makes you happy? When my Mum gives me

hugs and kisses.

What do you like about Dubbo? You can go away on

holidays to the beach.

What do you think God looks like? Like a person but

with long hair.

What kind of things do you think you can do in heav-

en? Step on the clouds.

How do you try to live like Jesus? Be nice and be helpful.

What message would you like to give to the rest of the school? That this is a really

good school! (As told to Mr Schwager)

CONVERSATIONS WITH KINDIES!

LIBRARY NEWS

All library books are now due. Please remind

children to return all library books to the li-

brary.

Looking for holiday entertainment? Why not

visit the Macquarie Regional Library! Children

are invited to come and listen to stories, make art

and craft, meet new friends and have lots of fun!

Happy reading and happy holidays!

Maree Williams

Librarian

ENGLISH ICAS COMPETITION

Congratulations to the following students who participated in the recent English ICAS Competition

Assessment and achieved the following results:

Laura Sewell Yr 5 – Distinction David Williams Yr 6 – Distinction

Angus McDonald Yr 5 – Credit Eilish O’Sullivan Yr 6 – Credit Well done everybody!

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Have a restful and safe break. See you

all in Term 4 for some great summer foods!

Canteen Roster:

Tuesday 18th Sept; Wednesday 19th Sept; Thursday

20th Sept; Friday 21st Sept Kristi Scott (FD)

Monday 8th October.

Thanks Cathy

home 68850747

mobile 0458550747

COMBINED CATHOLIC SCHOOLS FEES OFFICE &

FAMILY SUPPORT

Term 3 Invoice Statements – will be posted at the end of next

week. Please ensure you open and check yours when it arrives

in the mailbox. This is especially important if you are on a pay-

ment plan. If you haven’t made the adjustment to your payments

for the 2012 school year, you should do so urgently. It is your

account and your responsibility to make sure it is cleared in the

agreed timeframe.

Smith Family: John Edwards from the Smith Family has ad-

vised that they are holding an Information Session at the Dubbo

Library on Friday 7 September 2012 from 10.00am to 1.00pm

as part of Money Smart Week. This session aims at raising

awareness for individuals and families in the management of

financial stress and the tools and support that is available to

help secure financial wellbeing. John is happy for you to call

him on 6881 8032 if you have any questions.

Location of School Fees Office: This office is located within St

Johns College on Sheraton Road. Enter through the main Ad-

ministration area. There is signage to direct you from that

point. [email protected]

Karen Meredith,

Manager 6882 6152

CDF BANKING ROSTER

Vicki Budden 18/9/12

Paula Clifford 9/10/12

LAST WEEK OF

TERM 3 SUPER SPECIAL!

FISH BURGER WITH

LETTUCE & MAYO

OR

SINGAPORE NOODLES

+

POPPER OR MILK

SCHOOL UNIFORM As the weather has been warming up, students have the option of wearing either their FULL winter or summer uniform for the re-mainder of the term.

From the commencement of Term 4 on 8/10/12, full summer uniform is be worn by all students.

CHANGE OF DATE FOR CLOTHING POOL

The Clothing Pool will not be open this Thursday. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

THE CLOTHING POOL WILL BE NEXT OPEN ON THURSDAY 11TH OCTOBER AT 2:45PM

SPORT-POLDING ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

Congratulations to the following students who com-peted at the Polding Athletics Carnival recently in Newcastle. They achieved great results. Tullulah Ambrose-Kassis 2nd in High Jump Reece Moy 4th in High Jump Callan Braithwaite 3rd in Discus Hamish Grant 4th in Long Jump 10th in 800m Emma Wykes 10th in Long Jump Logan Watmore 7th in 100m Final

Well done everyone!

Our Yr 6 student Tullulah Ambrose-Kassis (left) is

shown receiving her medal for 2nd place in High Jump

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THANK YOU MESSAGE

Combined Infants Carnival

The Infants teachers and the P & F would like to say a big THANK YOU to all the parents who assisted at the recent Combined Infants Carnival at Barden Park. The teachers certainly appreciated the few extra hands on what turned out to be a very busy day and a busy weather day. Again we also apologise to the BBQ helpers who were not required on the day.

We are having a “Thank you Morning Tea” on Friday 21st September in the Library at 10.50 am (Recess time).

We would love to see as many helpers as possible if you can arrange the time to join us.

COMBINED INFANTS CARNIVAL PHOTOS

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SIDING SPRING OBSERVATORY COMES TO ST JOHN’S PRIMARY!!!!

Year 4 are having an out of this world term with another space experience to cap off a great term of learning. Ms Donna Burton came to give the two classes a talk on her work as an Astrono-mer. She is the first female in Australia to discover a comet and her knowledge was truly amazing.!!!! 4 Blue and 4 Gold got to see the sun through a special telescope and what an experience that was! Back in the classroom – you can see that 4 Blue were reaching for the stars after the event!!!! We were so fortunate to have such a great excursion – at school!!! Donna’s message……look up!!!

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PCYC-SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Mon 24/9-Fri 28/9/12

Mon 1/10/12-Fri 5/10/12

9am-4pm

Cost $20 per student per day

Must be member of Club

$5-50 per child

Enquiries contact PCYC 68823273

Dubbo RSL Athletics

Will be holding registrations for the 2012/2013

season on:

Tues 11//9/12 from 5:30-7pm

Tues 18/9/12 from 5:30-7pm

Barden Park Clubhouse

Fitzroy Street

North Dubbo

(across the road from North Dubbo

Primary School)

Dubbo RSL Athletics will be

Recommencing for the 2012/2013

season on Tuesday 9/10/12.

The season operates during the school

Terms. This includes Term 4 21012 and Term

1 2013

For more details contact

Debbie on 0419 623 184

http://www.drslyca.org.au/

Sydney Youth Orchestra Philharmonic in association with St Johns College Dubbo Christian School Macquarie Conservatorium of Music Wednesday 19 September Barbara Amos Hall St Johns College 7.45pm

Conductors: Brian Buggy, Maggie Dunn

& James Laundon SYO Philharmonic, conducted by Brian Buggy

Works by Brahms, Tchaikovsky & Dvorak Combined Orchestra with players from SYO Philhar-

monic, St John’s College, Dubbo Christian School and

Macquarie Conservatorium of Music

St John’s College, Sheraton Road, Dubbo Tickets available at the door:Student $5 Adult $8

HAVE YOU HEARD THE LATEST ABOUT THE SCHOOL AND THE EAR BUS?

See our website (www.hearourheart.org) under the School Participation tab.

We also have a FABULOUS raffle running for the Hear our Heart Gala Ball on the 10th November at the Lazy River Es-tate. Prizes are- 1st Prize: 7 nights stay at Sangate Apart-ments in Manly, Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb and a $300

Flight Centre voucher; 2nd prize: Ken Duncan 60' Frame print; 3rd prize: 3 month Gym Membership at Fitness Perfection and a $200 Athletes Foot voucher; 4th prize: hand made quilt; 5th

prize: $50 Swish Gallery voucher. Please contact a Committee Member or your School Ear Bus

Contact person (see website) for raffle tickets $2 each!


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