Term 4 Issue 34 Page 1 Wednesday 8th November 2017 Dear Families
2018 Prep and Whole School Transitions
We welcome all our new Prep children and their parents this
Friday from 9.30am to 11.00am as they attend the first of 4
orientation days, in preparation for their entry into school next
year. Whilst the children attend the orientation session on Friday
their parents will attend an information session with myself, our
Deputy Principal Jo Cowan and staff. All other year levels will
also spend time that morning in possible 2018 classes as part of
their transition for next year.
Baby News!
Congratulations to Michael
Walpole and his wife Tash on
the arrival of their son Miles
Thomas on the 25th October.
Baby and mum are doing well!
First Eucharist Information
Night - This Thursday
Children receiving the Sacrament of First Eucharist on one of the
weekend masses in November are required to attend, along with
their parents, a Eucharist Workshop Family Night this coming
Thursday evening @ 7.00pm in the school Auditorium.
St Mary’s Remembrance Day Prayer Service Monday
November 13th at our flag raising assembly @ 8.45am
All families are especially invited to St Mary’s Remembrance Day
Prayer service Monday November 13th to be held during our flag
raising assembly @ 8.45am.
School Fees
Unless you are on a pre-arranged payment schedule, all school
fees for the year should have been paid by the end of last term.
If you are having difficulty finalising your school fee commitment
for 2017 please contact the Office immediately to make alternate
arrangements, otherwise please immediately pay any outstanding
amount.
Have a good week. Greg White, Principal
November Thurs 9th @ 8.30am
Uniform Shop Open
Thurs 9th @ 7pm
First Eucharist Information
Night
Fri 10th
Whole School Transition
Fri 10th @ 11am
Parents & Friends Meeting
All Welcome!
Fri 10th @ 2.40pm
Assembly - 1/2 Canty
Mon 13th @ 8.45am
Remembrance Day Flag
Raising
Tues 14th from 8.10am
Breakfast Club
Poppy Badges for
Remembrance Day
November 11th
On sale
every
recess and
lunchtime for
$1
Parents & Friends
Meeting
Friday 10th November
@ 11am
November Birthdays
9th Srishakthi
9th Ravneet
9th Alisha
11th Angelo
11th Michaellah
12th Lado
12th Priyam
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Information Night for Students Receiving Eucharist for the First Time
Dear Families,
There will be an information night this Thursday for students and
their families who are receiving First Eucharist.
This is an important night session as part of the formation and
preparation for your child to receive Jesus in the Eucharist.
We will begin the night with prayer, followed by two interactive
sessions. One will require students and families to design and paste a
symbol of the Eucharist on their stole. The other activity will require
families to engage in a reflection on the Eucharist.
We will conclude the night with a community prayer.
When: Thursday 9th November
Time: 7pm
Where: St Mary’s School Auditorium
Who: Students and Parents
Congratulations to all the students who completed
the 2017 Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge.
Mr White will be giving out certificates
at assembly on Friday.
Parents are invited to attend.
Victorian Premiers’
Reading Challenge
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Italian - Ciao From 3/4
La Casa
I loved the song La Casa. It was catchy and Signora Mangone gave us an
activity where we had to draw a picture about the song. I drew La Casa and
she liked it. - Ansh 3/4DO
In Italian class we learnt about a house called La Casa. The song goes like
this: “Era una casa molto carina senza soffitto, senza cucina. Non si poteva
entrarci dentro perche non c’era il pavimento”. - Ben 3/4DO
When we learnt La Casa I was happy because I love Italian and singing!! -
Simren 3/4SB
La Casa is a song about a house that did not have a kitchen, toilet and
floor. I love the song. It’s really funny and I felt confident of my drawing. -
Prabhnor 3/4SB
I learnt that the song says that the house is good, but the house is bad
because it has no ceiling, no kitchen, no floor, no roof or toilet and the song
says it is beautiful. The house number is zero. - Manasseh 3/4DO
I learnt how to say ‘kitchen’ when I was singing La Casa. I memorized the
song by repeating it to myself and checking. - Stevie 3/4SB
The song La Casa is catchy and funny. In my drawing
I drew a toilet, a bed and a house because I thought a toilet was funny. I
drew a bed because I love to sleep. - Alex D. 3/4W
I like the song La Casa because it has a lot of words in Italian. I felt proud of
myself when I drew this picture of La Casa because I put a lot of effort in my
drawing. - Egan 3/4DO
The song is very catchy and it’s funny. I made my house like this because
this was my imagination. - Telei 3/4W
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The 146th Annual Dandenong Show is on this weekend at the Dandenong
Showgrounds in Greaves Reserve.
Everyone loves a show with all the colour and excitement it offers and we invite you to come and
experience it all.
See the animals win prizes in the judging ring, enjoy the adrenaline rush of the most hi tech and
modern rides and participate in free activities like the Gum Boot Throw & Great Grocery Giveaway.
From sheep, sideshows and show-bags, the Dandenong Show has something for everyone, with
20,000 visitors from across the country flocking to the city in the second weekend of November.
Founded in 1871, this annual event was an important outlet for the predominantly rural community to
make business contacts and showcase their stock. While both the city and the show have come a long
way since those early days, it
continues to remain true to its roots.
REDUCED PRICE TICKETS for 2017:
Adults $10
6-16 year old $5
5 & Under FREE.
Fees
All outstanding fees are now overdue.
School Contacts Principal: Mr Greg White Acting Deputy Principal: Mrs Jo Cowan
School Secretaries: Ms Sandra Higginbotham, Ms Jane Merchant
School Office Hours: 8.30am - 4.15pm Phone: 9791-7650 Fax: 9792-4827
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.smdandenong.catholic.edu.au
St Mary’s Parish Education Board Chairperson: Father Brendan Lane Parish Pastoral Associate: Mrs Kathy Gottliebsen Principal: Mr Greg White
Acting Deputy Principal: Mrs Jo Cowan Religious Education Coordinator: Miss Amerall Blom
St Mary’s Teacher Rep: Miss Stephanie Meade Parent Reps: Ms Cathy Buchanan, Mr Chris Yugusuk
Zooper Doopers
On Sale on Mondays & Tuesdays
@ Lunchtime
from the Auditorium Window,
50 cents.
Second Hand Uniform
Shop
Open Monday
13th November @ 9am