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St Lawrence & Mary Immaculate Parish Balcatta:
Parish Priest Fr Irek Czech SDS, Assistant Priest Fr Mariusz Adamczyk SDS
This Saturday is All Saints Day
Dear Lord,
We honour all saints who have followed Your way
May we pray for all the saints this Saturday.
RECONCILIATION
It was pleasing to see so many students receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time last
Wednesday evening. Thanks to Miss Angela Leddin and Mrs Maryanne Johnston who prepared all the
students.
SPORTS CARNIVAL
Congratulations to all students who competed in the Interschool Carnival last Friday. St Lawrence was
very proud and excited to win the overall Junior Event. Well done to all students for their preparation,
training and performance on the day. Thanks to our Year Six students who helped to train and prepare
the students for their team games. Thanks to Mrs Major for co-ordinating and organising the day.
St Lawrence Primary School 386 Albert Street Balcatta WA
Telephone: 9344 4944 Fax: 9344 5099 Email: [email protected]
Home Page: www.stlawbal.wa.edu.au
Newsletter No 34 29 October 2014
School Vision Statement The vision of St Lawrence Catholic Primary School, Balcatta
is to share the message of God’s love and friendship in a community of learners, developing the full potential of each child.
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STAFFING
After eight years Mr John Stillitano has resigned from St Lawrence Primary School. I thank John for his
dedication and in particular for upskilling staff in the implementation of technology in all Learning
Areas. We wish John all the best in the future.
PARENT NIGHT
Last night we held the Parent Night for
Pre Kindy, Kindergarten and Pre
Primary parents for 2015. We were
lucky to have an informative session
from renowned speech therapist Diana
Rigg who gave advice and hints on
how to improve oral language in our
students. Thank you to all the parents
who were able to attend this very
worthwhile evening.
iPad ROLLOUT MEETING
Next Monday 3 November all Year Four parents are requested to attend a short 20 minute meeting from
7.00pm to discuss the rollout of iPads later this term. It is essential that one parent attends this meeting.
BALCATTA PRIMARY SCHOOL VISIT
On Thursday 30 October the Balcatta Primary Years Six and Seven classes will be participating in
activities with our Year Six class. We continue to strengthen and develop a strong relationship between
the two schools.
SCHOOL BOARD NOMINATIONS
With today’s newsletter will be an electronic copy of the Nomination Form for any parents who wish to
nominate themselves for the School Board. If you require a paper copy, please call into the school
office. It would be fantastic to have many parents at our AGM on Tuesday 18 November 2014
commencing at 7pm in the School Hall.
P&F NOMINATIONS
The P&F is looking for two new members for its 2015 Executive. I encourage all parents to consider
joining the P&F Executive to become actively involved in the school community. With today’s
newsletter will be an electronic copy of the Nomination Form to join the P&F Executive Committee for
2015. A paper copy is also available from the school office.
P&F MINUTES
Attached to this letter are the minutes of the P&F Meeting held on Tuesday 21 October 2014.
With God’s Friendship and Love we Grow
John Rose
Principal
At a glance……
Thursday 30 October Pre Primary Excursion
Friday 31 October - Year Two Assembly
- Constable Care Incursion
- Year Three Excursion
Monday 3 November iPad Rollout Meeting
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MERIT AWARD WINNERS
Pre Primary: Jiani Gregorio, Oscar Millard, Gianluca Di Pietro
Year One: Davilyn Lado, Mia Russo, Bianca Vaccari
Year Two: Tennyson Dragicevich, Jazelle Femia, Marlyn Lado, Isabel Coniglio
Year Three: Sofia Sorgiovanni, Luc Del Borrello, Julian Gregorio
Year Four: Ava Leahy, Eloisse Tholon, Mackenzie Dragicevich, Francesca Micallef
Year Five: Casey Castro, Anthony Lizzi, Isabella Leahy, Gemma Vivona
Year Six: Tony Bruno, Clyde Dave Apal, Nicholas Campbell, Hayley Scott
FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS
ROSARY
For the month of October a class will be presenting a decade of the rosary
at lunch line up to remember Mary. Children may bring in their own
rosary beads or use the rosary beads the school provided in May.
SWIMMING ENROLMENT FORMS
Swimming enrolment forms were sent home last week. If you have not yet returned the completed
form, please do so as soon as possible. Extra copies of the enrolment form have been placed in the
office.
CONSTABLE CARE INCURSION
There will be a Constable Care incursion on Friday 31 October.
PP – Year 2 at 11:00am Celebration
Years 4 – 6 at 11:55am Screen Name
Miss Angela Leddin and Mrs Gabrielle Brennan
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PASTORAL CARE
Congratulations to Alyssa Femia for being RUNNER UP in Juvenile Open Latin and Juvenile Open
Modern/Standard - WA State Championships 2014.
A Moment with Sister Chitra…..
HEAVENLY CONNECTIONS – ALL SAINTS
On 1st November the Church celebrates the feast of all saints. On that
day we pay special honour to the saints who have already achieved what
is promised to us which is Eternal life with God in Christ. We celebrate
the joy of all those who have gone before us to inherit the Kingdom of
the Father. Not only do these men, women and children give us
inspiration by the way they lived their faith, and often died for it, they
also continue to offer us help in our daily lives. Though it is common to
say ‘rest in peace’ to someone who has died, for saints there is no rest
after death! They are expected to keep busy and many of them are
credited with hundreds of miracles. The Communion of Saints is our
Heavenly family. Like any loving family, the saints are always ready to
pray for us and intercedes for our needs. There are saints for every kind
of occupation, country and circumstance.
In fact we really get a great taste of some quirky Catholic humour when we study the lives of the saints:
who else would be the patron of BBQs but St Lawrence who reportedly told his torturers as they roasted
him over a fire, to turn him over as he was done on that side!
On 2nd
November we pray for all the faithful departed from our families, friends and neighbours.
CLASS NEWS
YEAR THREE
Thank you to all parents for assisting in the preparation of your children for Reconciliation, it was a
beautiful ceremony. The Year 3’s are going on an excursion this Friday 31 October to the Art Gallery.
Children need to wear their sports uniform. Recess will be at school but children will need to bring their
hat, drink bottle and lunch in a small bag. Please return swimming forms as soon as soon as possible.\
Thank you.
Miss Angela Leddin, Year Three Teacher
YEAR FOUR
The children have been creating environmental artwork linked to their Geography program. This
includes a painted ‘Summer Bushfire’ piece and a ‘Volcanic Eruption’ piece. In the coming weeks, the
children will get the chance to create an ‘Environmental Diorama.’
Just a reminder the Science ‘Bags at home’ project is due this Friday 31st October. The children will be
presenting their short talk throughout Week 4.
Next Monday 3rd
November, there will be a short 20 minute iPad meeting in the school hall to discuss
the rollout of these devices. It is important at least one parent attends this meeting.
Miss Yen Wong, Year Four Teacher
YEAR FIVE
Congratulations to all the Year 5 students who attended the Sports Carnival last Friday. It was
wonderful to see their many gifts and talents being used to cheer, support and participate in events.
This week there are no Maths and English worksheets as the students are working on their Science
experiment presentations, due Friday, using Tellagami and iMovie. They also need to complete their
Granod and Night in the Country Visualisation activities. IXL Maths has also been set for the week –
No Mathletics. Next week we will be going to Kings Park to take part in the Bizarre Botanicals
programme in the Rio Tinto Naturescape. Please complete the permission slips sent home and return
them to school. Swimming forms also need to be returned ASAP. Have a fantastic week.
Mrs Roselyn Pizzino, Year Five Class Teacher.
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YEAR SIX
The first class efforts of the sport faction captains and other Year 6 students who helped train the junior
students was justly rewarded when the St Lawrence won the Junior Interschool trophy last Friday. The
support and sportsmanship from students in the stands and on the track was fantastic.
Tomorrow, Thursday 30th
October, the Year 6 students will host the students from Balcatta Primary
School from 11.15am to 1.15pm. I have discussed with the students the food and drink to be supplied
by our students. We will have about 60 students to supply lunch for, so if each of our students brings
enough for 2 to 3 people we will have plenty. Thank you for your support.
Mr Phil Haydon Year Six Teacher
CLASS REP NEWS
Pre Primary After School Playdate
The New Beachhouse – Balcatta on Monday 3 November 2014. Cost $5 per child. Please bring socks.
Pre Primary Dinner Friday 21 November 2014
Where: The Royal, 60 Royal Street, East Perth
Time: 7.30pm
RSP: Christine 0403 861 005 or [email protected]
YEAR ONE AND THREE MUMS DINNER
Next Wednesday 5th
November Time: 7pm Place: La Bella Ristorante,Unit 5/6 Blackwattle
Parade, Padbury
RSVP by Tues 4th
Nov: Yr 1 Frances: 0411 551875 Yr 3 Paula: 0403 317850
Please come along for a fun filled night of yummy food and great company. See you there.
YEAR TWO MUMS DINNER
Friday 7 November 2014 7.00pm George’s Meze Restaurant, 26 Denis Street Subiaco.
RSVP Jenny 041 891 7606
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P&F NEWS
P&F Meeting: The next P&F meeting will be held on 11 November at 8.45am.
Card Fundraising
With Christmas fast approaching now is the time to start thinking of sending Christmas cards so why
not buy a box or two and start sending to family and friends. A great idea as well is to buy the special
hand crafted birthday/all occasions boxes for a Christmas present for that someone who has everything.
Extra order forms and examples of the cards are on display in the office.
Don't forget to ask your relatives, workmates and neighbours.
Please have orders and full payment back to the office by Friday 7 Nov. Pick up date will be on
Friday 28 Nov.
End of Year Function
Reminder that we have end of year drinks at Botanica from 7pm. Please RSVP to
[email protected] or advise Narelle, Ang or Sue if you think you able to come so
we can have an idea for catering. Everyone is welcome (even if you don’t RSVP) so we hope to see as
many of you as possible.
Mrs Narelle Zaknich, P&F President and Executive
CANTEEN NEWS
Hello everyone and welcome to a lovely spring week.
MENU
Reminder that sushi will available on Wednesday 5 November. Cost is $5.00 each. Varieties include
chicken, vegetarian, tuna, smoked salmon or combo. Orders need to be in by Friday 31 October or you
will miss out.
On Friday 31 October is Halloween. We will be selling fun spooky treats.
Prices will range from $1.00 to $2.00.
Reminder that sausage rolls and pies are now $3.50 each.
All drinks and ice creams are now $2.00 each.
Please ensure you are placing the correct money in the lunch order.
VOLUNTEERS
If you would like to help out in the canteen, please come and see me. Come with a friend, the more the
merrier. Fridays are our busiest days. Ongoing support from parents is required for the canteen to
operate and to sustain a menu with variety. Thank you to my previous volunteers, your help is very
much appreciated.
Roster: Wednesday 29/10 Marina Veletta Friday 31/10: Tanya Garcia
Have a great week,Mrs Frances Svilicich, Canteen Manager
