From the Principal’s Desk…

Welcome to Week 2. I must congratulate all of our school community for the positive start to the

term last week. There is certainly a high degree of enthusiasm at the

moment with a great deal of energy and focus on our school musical

Álice. The information in regards to ticket sales will be going home

today. I am sure you, your family and friends will be enthralled by the

musical – the students and teachers, led by Mrs Dunn, have certainly

placed a great deal of effort into the preparation and they are all

looking forward to putting on the best show possible for you.

Good luck to Kayla Strudwick, Bianca Simpson, Annabelle

Whiteley, Lily Crowley, Milla Birchall and Ellie Mulholland who

will travel to Homebush this week to compete in the PSSA State

Athletics Carnival.

Catholic Mission Australia

There is lots of great information and also resources on Catholic Mission’s webpage, http://

www.catholicmission.org.au/. World Mission Day is celebrated every year in every country

wherever there are Catholics committed to building a better world for

all of God's people, a world where everyone has all they need to live a

dignified and fulfilling life. It is the day on which we reflect on the

urgency to proclaim the Gospel in our times. Missionary activity is a

response to the love with which God loves us. God's love is the

spiritual energy that can make harmony; justice and communion grow

among persons, races and peoples for which everyone is searching.

Phone: 6882 2677

6882 2653

Fax: 6884 4500

VISION STATEMENT

St John’s Primary School strives 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 realize his/her potential.

Term 4, Week 1 14th October, 2014

ST JOHNS PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

www.stjohnsprimarydubbo.catholic.edu.au

138 Sheraton Road

P.O. Box 4914

S C H O O L M A N A G E R F a t h e r M a r k M c Gu i g an

S C H O O L C H A P L A I N F a t h e r R e y n o l d J a b on e t a

P R I N C I P A L - M r A n t h o n y O ’ L e a r y

A S S I S T A N T P R I N C I P A L M r A d am F o l e y

R E C – M r D a v i d S c h w ag e r

PRIMARY COORDINATOR

Mrs Angela Benton TEACHING STAFF:

KINDERGARTEN Mrs Katrina Isbester Mrs Karyn King / Mrs Crystal Mudford

YEAR 1 Mrs Kim English

Miss Louise Lindsay

YEAR 2

Mr Michael Quade/Mrs Maria Brice Mrs Michelle Noonan

YEAR 3 Mrs Amanda Shields/ Mrs Gabrielle Jones

Mrs Angela Benton/Mrs Maria Brice

YEAR 4

Mrs Carmen Gain Ms Carmel Reidy/Mrs Maria Brice

YEAR 5 Miss Emma Bolton Mrs Helen Mulholland

YEAR 6 Mrs Judy Gibson

Miss Anna Veech

TEACHER’S AIDES: Bronwyn Harper, Maricon Amoranto,

Lucy Sissian, Tracey Duncan, Trevor Thomas, Belinda Montague

LIBRARIAN: Mrs Maree Williams

SPECIAL EDUCATION: Mrs Patricia Toohey

Mrs Deanna Swanson

ABORIGINAL EDUCATION WORKER:

Mrs Mylisa Smith

CREATIVE ARTS:

Mrs Maggie Dunn SCHOOL SECRETARY:

Mrs Margo Green

CANTEEN MANAGER: Mrs Cathy Dries

GENERAL HAND :

Mr David Englert CLEANER:

Mrs Kerry Iverach

P&F MEETINGS: 3rd Tuesday every month PARENTS/GUARDIANS Please note that photographs of students may be used in this publica-tion. Please advise the School if you do not approve of your child’s photo being used.

It is God, who is Love, who leads the Church towards those farthest away and calls us to be renewed from the original

source, Jesus Christ, from whose pierced heart flows the love of God. The God of love is the source of care, tenderness,

compassion, hospitality and interest in other people's problems, for spreading Christ's charity around the world.

Catholic Mission around the world has the responsibility of promoting a dignified and fruitful celebration of World Mission

Day. This year World Mission Day is Sunday 19 October 2014.

October is Mental Health Month

Public campaigns such as Mental Health Month are a great way

to reinforce the importance we place on positive mental fitness

at St John’s. For everyone in the St John’s community, students,

parents/ carers and staff, taking steps to build and maintain a

positive mental outlook and develop skills to help us deal with the tough times is so important to living a happy, balanced

life.

Having the opportunity to talk about our worries or problems with a friend or loved one can be extremely helpful but

unfortunately not everyone is lucky enough to be able to do that and sometimes more help is needed. The professional

support services listed and family GP’s are there to provide that extra support when needed. In the past there has been a

stigma attached to even talking about mental health issues let alone recognition of a person experiencing a mental health

illness, but hopefully that is changing. Let us not for forget the simple question to a friend – Are YOU OK?

Promotion of Mental Health Month is a positive way to break down any stigma still attached to mental illness and to bring

awareness to how prevalent mental health illness is in the wider community.

Some key places to visit for support or advice include:

http://www.mentalhealth.asn.au/ http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/ https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Gospel Reflection:

“Many are invited, but few are chosen." Matthew 22:1-14. Sunday’s Gospel account is related to a wedding feast where

many who were invited did not attend and those chosen to attend complied with the request, except for one who saw it as

an opportunity for a free ride. If we can link the Gospel passage to what we are asked to observe as people of faith, then the

message is loud and clear. Be a good person and be a witness to your faith. The invitation is always there. We have been

chosen because either through our parents or through direction from God we have been baptised to be a participant in the

Sacramental church.

Sydney Year 5 Excursion

Tomorrow our Year 5 students and their teachers will be heading off on their excursion to Sydney. They will have an exciting

time with highlights including the Bush to the Beach program at Collaroy Beach and a visit to Mary MacKillop Place. A big

note of thanks to Mrs Mulholland, Miss Bolton, Mr Foley and Mr Thomas who will be travelling with and caring for our

students. I am sure they will all have many interesting stories to tell upon their return.

God Bless and have a great week,

Anthony O’Leary

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COMBINED CATHOLIC SCHOOLS FEES & FAMILY SUPPORT OFFICE

Payments for Term 3 statements for those not on an agreed payment plan were due on Monday 15 September 2014. If you

have overlooked your payment, please attend to it as soon as possible.

When communicating with this office, whether in person, over the phone or via email, please do so in a polite, courteous

and appropriate manner. We strive to assist families with all matters surrounding school fees, however, reserve the right

not to respond to inappropriate communication of any kind.

Regards

Karen Meredith

Manager

6882 6152

k.meredith@bth.catholic.edu.au

Important Dates to Remember

*14th—16th October—Year 5 Sydney Excursion

*21st October—P&F Meeting

*22nd & 23rd October—’Alice’ The Musical

*29th October—Crazy Sock Fundraiser Day

*29th October—Reconciliation Evening for Confirmation Candidates 5:30pm—7:00pm

*30th October—Grandparents Day Liturgy & Morning Tea

Sports News

Wishing the following students all the best as they

head to the PSSA State Athletics Carnival at

Homebush this Thursday and Friday:

Kayla Strudwick—11 years High Jump

Bianca Simpson—Junior Shot Put

Annabelle Whiteley, Lily Crowley, Milla Birchall and

Ellie Mulholland—Junior Girls Relay

Good luck girls!!

NEW DUBBO T20 BLAST CENTRE

Free Come and Try Day and Registration: 16th October 2014 and meet Thor from the Sydney Thunder

Time: 5:00pm—6:30pm

Venue: Lady Cutler Oval

Cost: $99 (if you decide to register to play for the season)

Season Details: Thursday nights starting on 23rd October at Lady Cutler Oval

For more information: Please contact Belinda Atlee on 0417 660 136 or visit t20blast.com.au