St Raphael’s Catholic School Term 4, Week 7/A Newsletter 16 November 2015
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Taken from a wall hanging in Mother Teresa’s Convent in Calcutta
Dear Parents Intense planning for 2016 is underway on many aspects of the school and the way to improvement is to avoid skipping over events without reflecting on what we can learn from them. While we always aim for perfection we also know that we’ll be wide of the mark in some way or another, but the challenge in that is to get closer next time and invest in working out how to improve. Your role in that process is very important, your feedback helps us to make things better. Some people worry about making comments that seem negative but if that’s the way to improvement it has to be said and heard and acted on. Constructive feedback will always be welcomed here and valued.
A little more praising, a little less jeering, A little more trusting, a little less fearing, A little more patience in trouble and pain, A little less willing at times to complain, A little more kindness worked into strife Are all that is needed to glorify life. A little more honor, a little less greed, A little more service; a little less creed, A little more courage when pathways are rough, A little more action, a little less bluff, A little more kindness by you and by me, And oh; what a wonderful world this would be!
Congratulations to all those families who were involved in the M&D Society’s “Wizard of Oz” performed over the last two weekends. This spectacular production involved a host of people from the St Raph’s family and was notable in featuring performances from actors ranging in age from 5 to 75. A communal project of absolute excellence. Year 10 has returned safely from their Sydney excursion, Year 9 is in preparation for a day of Reflection on Friday, primary students trialling for Summer Sports at Dubbo are safely home and our Cowra contingent is preparing for the annual BLAST at Lake Burrendong next weekend. I expect that these carefully designed experiences are sources of great enrichment and learning for everyone involved. As we head towards the end of November our big focus now is to ensure that the P&F Christmas Fair is a roaring success. The location this year is a little different due to the building site – the rides will still be in the parking lot alongside the church and all the stalls and games will stretch up through the primary playground areas. If you are able to help please register on the P&F website accessed through www.straphaelscowra.catholic.edu.au If not then just th come along on the 27 November and enjoy a great night out for the family.
Monday 16 Happy birthday to Zac Porter. P&F Meeting at 7pm. Tuesday 17 Happy birthday to Emma Clements and Beth Kollas. Study Centre @ Computer Lab 3 8-8:45am. Wednesday 18 Study Centre @ Computer Lab 3 8-8:45am. Thursday 19 Happy birthday to Jessica Trengove. Study Centre @ Computer Lab 3 8-8:45am. Friday 20 Happy birthday to Shiane Murray.
Michael Gallagher Principal P.O. Box 7, Cowra 2794 Tel: 6342.2940
Happy birthday to Georgia Hanley and Duncan Muir on nd the 22 . Email: straphaels@bth.catholic.edu.au School Website: www.straphaelscowra.catholic.edu.au
First Reconciliation A reminder First Reconciliation will now be celebrated on Thursday the 26th of November. Altar Servers’ Roster st Sat 21 Nov: Natalie Mallon, Tianna Azzopardi, Alizah Walker. nd Sun 22 Nov: Volunteers please.
or by searching “Black Balloons- Greenhouse Gas” on YouTube. It’s a great tool to help your family understand the environmental implications of our electricity use. Remember that if we all make small changes it can make a big difference! Miss Gibbs Science Teacher
School Readers for Weekend Parish Masses: nd Sun 22 Nov: Mrs S Whiteley. School Eucharistic Ministers for Weekend Parish Masses: st Sat 21 Nov: Miss K Slaven, Miss M Blazley, Miss C Gannon. nd Sun 22 Nov: Mrs T Johnston.
Secondary Art Art students have been working with Mrs Jennifer Richmond and Mrs Date preparing signage for the Xmas Fair.
Sports Uniform Year 4 and 6 Please note change to schedule. Year 4 and 6 will be wearing sports uniform this Wednesday for Physical Activity. They will still wear sports uniform for normal Sport on Thursday. Summer Sports Trials Last Tuesday, eight Year 4 and 5 students travelled to Dubbo for the Summer Sports Trials. A warm day greeted us, with very tough competition the order of the day. At the Touch Football fields, Emma Wilkinson and Daniel Britten made the Bathurst Diocesan team that will travel to Port Macquarie next year. Tennis saw two students make it to the next level. Mikelli Garratt and Scarlet Shepherd will see the sights of Lismore in Week 2 of the new year back at school. No luck at Cricket this year for the St. Raphael's kids, with stiff competition in abundance. Congratulations to our four students who have made Diocesan level for next year. Thanks also to those providing transport to Dubbo last Tuesday.
Earth Hour Update Thanks again to the whole school and staff who have supported the Earth Hour Project to reduce electricity consumption. The bill for the August to October period has arrived, and again the school’s electricity consumption has been decreased to a level 5% lower than the same time last year. Considering the previous trend of increasing electricity consumption, this is a positive result. Well done school! We hope that you have been inspired to participate in Earth Hour at home by setting goals with your family about how you can save electricity. If you haven’t started yet, why not start small, like practicing the habit of turning lights off when you leave the room, or unplugging chargers as soon as you are finished with them. You might remember the Victorian Government ad campaign that used ‘black balloons’ to visualise the greenhouse gas emissions from household appliances. You can find it at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcMNZueIyNI P.O. Box 7, Cowra 2794 Tel: 6342.2940
Canteen Update This week’s roster is as follows: Tues 17 Karen Campbell Sian Tangye
Wed 18 CLOSED
Thurs 19 Angela Kollas
Fri 20 Lyn Terry
Mon 23 Sally Bruncher
Di Chambers
Kylie Kollas
Brooke Marks
Kylie Chang
Email: straphaels@bth.catholic.edu.au School Website: www.straphaelscowra.catholic.edu.au
on our Facebook Group. Search for “St Raphs Cowra”.
P AND F GENERAL MEETING TONIGHT 7PM In the Teacher’s Lounge- Entry via the front office. Hope you can make it! View the Agenda and Premeeting reports from our Principal, President, Treasurer, Secretary and Publicity Officer on the P and F website: www.straphaelspnf.com.au. PHOTO COMP! This competition is open to all students in the Cowra, Grenfell and Canowindra areas! Themes are “Something to be Thankful For” and “My Original Lego Construction”. All photos will be displayed at the Christmas Fair, and prizes will be announced and awarded on the night. Winning photos will be published in the Cowra Guardian! Entry forms are available from the school office, on the P and F Facebook page, and at www.straphaelspnf.com.au. Come on St Raph’s – let’s win this! All you have to do is: Email your photo to yellowhousecowra@gmail.com Take your entry form with $1 to Yellow House, Lot 1 Rowston St, Cowra, or send the entry form and $1 into school in an envelope with “Photo Comp” and your name and class written on the envelope. JAZZY JAR/CRAZY CONTAINER THEME FOR THIS WEEK IS “JEWELLERY”. Pick up more containers from classrooms or office. If you need to catch up previous themes were Games, Stationary, Pampering and Makeup, Arts and Crafts and Small Toys. The last week will be LOLLIES. FREE Large Dippin Dots Ice Cream and a Hot Dog for the Kindy/Primary class and Secondary home room class that bring in the most Jazzy Jars. RUN A FAIR GAME. It’s FREE and it’s FUN, you can promote your organisation and all proceeds go to support St Raph’s. The P and F provide tickets and prizes for the games so you just run your game, and have a free promotional stall if you wish. We have a big Christmas bear cut-out that kids could throw tennis balls or bean bags through, and a small coloured spinning wheel on a stand for another game. Check out our Facebook group page for pictures of these. www.straphaelspnf.com.au/events/christmas-fair or contact Deenita Mitchell on 0407061076.
WHEELBARROW RAFFLE! This week’s and next week’s theme for the Christmas Raffle is “YOUR CHOICE". Remember to send in your RAFFLE TICKETS! More ticket books can be collected from the office! Thank you to all the parents who have been most generous with your donations! You've been wonderful Christmas Angels! PARENT AND TEACHER SURVEY. Complete the survey at www.straphaelspnf.com.au/about/survey
A thank you to all those parents and staff members who joined us on Friday evening for our first P&F Social evening. It was a fabulous opportunity to share ideas, ask questions and let us know what is needed in a friendly and relaxed environment. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did.
WELL DONE Congratulations to the following students who have achieved the next level on the Behaviour Management Programme. Level 6 Shantelle Lavender 3 Green Olivia Edwards 10 Green Jessie Irvine 10 Green Madison Harcombe 10 Green Madison Sparkes 10 Gold Matthew Casey 8 Green Kyle O’Brien 7 Green Lucas Pearce 7 Green Level 7 Kasey Burton 4 Green Daniel Gorham 4 Green Logan Haslam 4 Green Jared Stead 4 Green Lachlan Pullen 4 Gold Alizah Walker 4 Gold Rowan Wheeler 4 Gold Lily Vardy 5 Gold Alaska Marold 6 Green Matilda Proctor 6 Gold Madeleine Cain 9 Green Lucy Jones 8 Green Kate Price 7 Gold Your Teachers are very Proud of You!
UNIFORM, AND PLANT DONATIONS WANTED! Also new and used toys, games, books, teddies, plants and gift items for all ages. Items can be left in the school office. CHRISTMAS FAIR HELPERS! Please volunteer just an hour or two to the Fair! Without your support this Fair won’t come together. It’s our biggest fundraiser of the year and a whole lot of fun! Call or email Ona on 6345 1789, 0409608118, straphaelspnf@gmail.com. You can see the roster and what positions are available, and all sort of other great news and stories P.O. Box 7, Cowra 2794 Tel: 6342.2940
Email: straphaels@bth.catholic.edu.au School Website: www.straphaelscowra.catholic.edu.au
Cowra Early Childhood Services OOSH December 2015 & January 2016 Vacation Care Program Important question: Do you require vacation care for your child/children on Christmas Eve Thursday th 24 December 2015? Our service will only operate on this day if we get a viable th number of confirmed bookings by Friday the 11 December 2015. Planning for the next block of vacation care is well under way with some exciting experiences for the children to be a part of.
P.O. Box 7, Cowra 2794 Tel: 6342.2940
Operating days for vacation care will be Week 1 th th Thursday 17 , Friday 18 December Week 2 st nd rd Monday 21 , Tuesday 22 , Wednesday 23 December Week 3 th th Monday 4 to Friday 9 January Week 4 th th Monday 11 to Friday 15 January Week 5 th nd Monday 18 to Friday 22 January Week 6 th th Monday 25 January & Wednesday 27 January th Afterschool care will commence for 2016 on Thursday 28 January.
Email: straphaels@bth.catholic.edu.au School Website: www.straphaelscowra.catholic.edu.au