39 Queen Street (PO Box 525) Principal: Mr Troy Baker Woolgoolga NSW 2456 Phone: 6654 1981

At St Francis Xavier we will come to love and know God through the Catholic Faith. We will work together to empower children to become successful learners.

Email: sfxpwool@lism.catholic.edu.au Web Address: http://www.woolplism.catholic.edu.au

March 23, 2018

2018 CALENDAR

25/3 Mass SFX Church Woolgoolga 9.00am

27/3 Life Education Van McAuley Catholic College Open Evening (Year 7 2019)

5.00pm - 7.00pm

28/3 Life Education Van Playgroup in the Hall Stage 1 attending Parish Mass

9.00am 9.30am

29/3 Whole School Easter Liturgy in Hall (followed by presentation of Certificates of Recognition)

9.30am

30/3 Good Friday

31/3 Holy Saturday

1/4 Mass SFX Church Woolgoolga - Easter Sunday 9.00am

2/4 Easter Monday

3/4 Life Education Van

4/4 Life Education Van Playgroup in the Hall Stage 3 attending Parish Mass

9.00am 9.30am

6/4 Newsletter

STUDENT AWARDS

Certificate of Recognition

Nate Maybury, Tallica-Rose Fox, Keziah Friend, Miranda Friend,

Izsadora Hudson-Smith, Miranda Friend, Hezekiah Friend,

Hannah Green, Ace Bodnar, Charena Burridge, Jayden Dosanjh,

Melinda Twarowski, Isabella Toovey-Powditch, Ivy Veness,

Rune Fowler, Olive Plunkett, Bonnie Plunkett, Patrick Valentic,

Henry Supple-Rowe, Andy Miller, Eli Franke, Layla Hollinshead,

Hudson Piper, Riley Stunt

Reminders:

Friday 13 April - Staff Development Day - Pupil Free Day

Monday 30 April - First day back at school for students

Important Information re: Autumn Fair – Friday, 23 March

Uniform

Friday, 23 March will be a Mufti Day. Students do not have to wear their uniform, however they must wear a hat, shirts with sleeves (no singlets) and joggers (as it is sport day, no thongs please).

Please note, that after 3.00pm on Spring Fair Day, parents must arrange suitable su-pervision for the children. No children are to be left unsupervised after 3.00pm. Bus-es will be running as normal.

Bags

Students’ bags will be left outside classrooms, not locked inside. It is advisable that there be no valuables left inside bags.

Parking

There is no parking in the school bus bay between 2.30pm and 4.00pm as the school buses will be picking up students and will need to use this space. Please be mindful of the council parking signage and our neighbours’ driveways.

Volunteers during the school day

Those parents who have offered to assist between 9.00am and 3.00pm please report to the Office to sign in and out. Just a reminder that adults must use the toilets at the Hall or the Office. We still need lots of helpers for our stalls. If you are able to volunteer some time during the Autumn Fair, please fill out the slip over the page and return to the School Office.

Fairy Floss

There will be a Fairy Floss working bee on Friday afternoon, starting at 2pm in the Can-teen. We are looking to make 200 bags. If you are able to help out, please come along!

Facepaint

Stage 2 still require donations of facepaints for their stall. If you are able to help out in this regard, please send them into the School Office.

Sugar Rush Alley

Stage 3 still require donations of lollies and chocolate for their stall. Please send your donations into the School Office.

Troy Baker

Principal

Thank you to our Showbag Stall Sponsors

The Bailey Centre &

Liberty Service Station

Coffs Harbour

Playgroup meets every Wednesday in the Hall

from 9.15am - 11.00am

Pre-schoolers and their parents/carers are most welcome.

For more information contact Kerrie Gagliardi

at school on 6654 1981

or email kgagliardi@lism.catholic.edu.au

Please join the Parent Forum Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/St-Francis-Xavier-Woolgoolga-Forum-588174811386202/

Select “See First” for the most up to date information from the Parent Forum!

Canteen News

The School Canteen operates each Wednesday and Friday and we are desperately in need of more volunteers, from 9am until 12pm. If you are able to help please call the School Office and leave your name and phone number. Many thanks for your support. The updated Term 1 2018 Canteen Menu is attached to this Newsletter.

Please note the following changes:

Meals Deals will now be on Fridays.

Sushi Meal Deals will now be on Wednesdays.

All Meal Deal orders (Fantastic Friday and Sushi Wednesday) must be returned on Fridays.

Tracie Paton

Canteen Coordinator

CANTEEN ROSTER

28/3 - Wed Karla Schultz, Rebecca Young

30/3 - Fri Good Friday

4/4 - Wed Sharon Green, HELP NEEDED

6/4 - Fri Brodie Smith, Ros Crouch

SUSHI WEDNESDAY 28/3/18 MEAL DEAL

1 x Sushi Roll +

1 x Juice Cup

FANTASTIC FRIDAY 30/3/18 $4.50 MEAL DEAL

Good Friday (Public Holiday)

Easter Triduum Times

Holy Thursday - 29th March

Coffs Harbour, St Augustine's Church 6.00pm

Woolgoolga, St Francis Xavier Church 6.00pm

Good Friday - 30th March

Stations of the Cross

Coffs Harbour, St Augustine's Church 10.00am

Woolgoolga, St Francis Xavier Church 10.00am

Coffs Harbour, St Augustine's Church 3.00pm

Woolgoolga, St Francis Xavier Church 3.00pm

Holy Saturday (Easter Vigil) - 31st March

Coffs Harbour, St Augustine's Church 6.30pm

Easter Sunday - 1st April

Coffs Harbour, St Augustine's Church 8.00am

Woolgoolga, St Francis Xavier Church 9.00am

Coramba, St Therese's Church 10.30am

Coffs Harbour, St Augustine's Church 5.30pm

St Augustine’s Parish, Coffs Harbour

Sacrament of Confirmation

2018

Our seven weeks program of preparation will be starting soon. To attend the Program and receive the Sacrament, a child must be Baptised; be between 8 and 14 years old (must turn 8 no later than 1st April 2018) and attending Mass every Sunday.

Enrolment forms are available for collection in person only from the Parish Office during office hours until Friday 6th April 2018. Please note: Parents/Guardians wishing to enrol a child must bring the child’s Baptism Certificate and have photo ID of themselves/parents. Receiving the Sacrament is free, however we do ask for $25 to cover the cost of resources, printing materials and the professional photograph. Assistance can be provided if required. Important Program dates:

Tuesday 10th April 2018, Curran Centre 6:30pm - Parent Information and Enrolment meeting night (Parents only, no children please). Parent/Guardian must attend in person with the completed enrolment form to finalise the enrolment process. Please NOTE: No enrolment forms will be available on the night and no proxies will be accepted.

Monday 30th April 2018 - Program commences – various locations and times to be advised.

Weekend Sat 5th – Sun 6th May 2018 - Commitment Rite for participants and their Parents/Guardians, taking place at ALL weekend Parish Masses.

Wednesday 13th June 2018, 6:00pm – Lesson 7/Rehearsal - for ALL CANDIDATES at St Augustine’s Church

Saturday 16th June 2018, Curran Centre 1:30pm – Meeting with the Bishop for ALL CANDIDATES

Saturday 16th June 2018, St Augustine’s Church 3:00pm – CONFIRMATION Liturgy

For further information, please email

Parish Coordinator Kate on pc@coffscatholic.com

ALLERGY ALERT

Nuts and other food allergies

Dear Parents and Carers,

We have students in our school and some who are recently enrolled who are at risk of Anaphylaxis. They have an allergy

to peanuts and/or tree nuts. Exposure to nut products will trigger a serious reaction, and such a reaction (anaphylaxis)

could be fatal if not treated quickly and appropriately.

In order to provide as safe environment as possible for all children, we are asking for your cooperation in not sending nuts

or nut products to school at any time. This will help to reduce the risk for these children. Nut products include peanut

butter, nutella, crunchy nut biscuits, peanut muesli bars and dips.

The school, staff and parents of ‘at risk’ children are implementing strategies to help these children to be aware of their

allergies and to learn responsibility. Whilst we cannot guarantee the elimination of nut products from the school environ-

ment, your full and alert cooperation will ensure risks are minimised especially around special food events, for example,

cake stalls, parties and everyday lunch and recess.

We understand that these measures will require extra thought when packing your child’s lunch. Thank you for your co-

operation, which we understand may cause some inconvenience, however it will enable these children and their families

to feel supported and safer in their school environment.

If you require further information regarding Anaphylaxis please contact the school.

Snack Suggestions - Pre-Packaged Foods

Many Pre-Packaged foods contain nuts, however here are a few pre-packaged brands and products which we understand

do not contain nuts.

This may help you in providing snacks in your child's lunch box that meet our Anaphylaxis Policy requirements.

MOTHER EARTH: Muesli Bars

KELLOGGS: K-Time Bars

K-Time Twists

K-Time Squares

HOMEBRAND: K-Time Bars

K-Time Muffin Bars

UNCLE TOBY'S: Fruit Twists

Fruit filled bars

‘Real Fruit’ Fruit Bars

IXL: Fruit Bars

SUN VALLEY: True Fruit 100% Fruit Bars

GOLDEN BAYS: Apricot Bars

Sultanas

Pikelets / Hot Cakes

Cheese and Cracker Dips

Cheese Sticks

Fruit Puree Snack (Plastic Tub)

Fruit Snack in Jelly

Parents & Carers are asked to

check all packaging to ensure

products are in fact ‘nut-free’.