2014 TERM DATES: Term 3: 14 July-19 Sept

Term 4: 7 Oct - 5 Dec

2015 TERM DATES: Term 1: 28 Jan - 2 Apr

Term 2: 20 Apr - 26 Jun

Term 3: 13 July-18 Sept

Term 4: 6 Oct - 4 Dec

Dear Parents/ Caregivers,

I trust all our fathers had a fabulous day last

Sunday. Certainly the annual Fathers Day BBQ

here at school was a great success with fun and

games enjoyed by all who a"ended.

Mission Appeal

This week we are engaged in our Mission Ap-

peal fortnight with a number of ac)vi)es

scheduled. Many of these are for all children to

enjoy and are highlighted on the various post-

ers around the school. To help support the

Mission Appeal, please send along a dollar or

two with your child on the days that they

might like to enjoy a par)cular ac)vity.

“Vietnamese tuckshop” con)nues tomorrow

and again next Wednesday.

I am impressed with the number of students in

Years 5—7 who are going to sleep over on Fri-

day evening this week. What a great experi-

ence and way to appreciate the challenges of

homeless people and how we can support

them. It should also be some good fun. At this

)me, some 65 people, adults and children will

be sleeping over!

Projects

The new re-vamped Year 6 and 7 playground

was opened for use yesterday. I’m told it’s so

much be"er than the last one!

My thanks have gone to those who put for-

ward ideas on the new elements to include in

the playground.

The area at the front of the school is taking

shape. We are all looking forward to when it is

completed. Each morning, children give it great

scru)ny and are learning a great deal just by

watching. The “Boy Jesus” will be the feature

in the middle of this area.

P and F Mee�ng

The September mee)ng takes place tomor-

row evening, 10th September, at 5.30 pm in

the staffroom. All are welcome to a"end.

Fees

Please look for this month’s fees. You should

Have received them with this newsle"er.

Please a"end to them in a )mely manner—

thanks.

Prac�cal Ma�ers

Please ensure that you are aware of, and

follow, the school rules -

From the handbook:-

Hair and Grooming

• Hair must be clean and groomed.

• Hair accessories need to be either black or

bo"le green in colour.

• Hair should be kept neat and )dy.

• Hair longer than collar length must be worn

)ed back/up with a bo"le green or white

hair accessory.

• Blade 3 is the shortest blade acceptable for

all over cuts.

• Extreme hairstyles which draw a"en)on to

the student are not accepted and will not

be permi"ed in any form (eg. undercut,

rats tail, tracks, afro, mo-hawk, buzz cut,

dreadlocks).

• Colour: unnatural hair colouring which dis-

tracts from the natural look of an individu-

al’s hair is not permi"ed in any form.

• Inappropriate hair colour or hair styles will

need to be changed immediately (within 24

hours).

Thank you for your con)nued support with

this.

Lost property is here and ready to be collect-

ed! Please check for your child's pullover.

9 September 2014 Week 9 Term 3

Student Awards

Thank you for supporting our Fathers Day BBQ

PLEASE NOTE:

School Fees are

included with

this newsletter

For Helpfulness

PG: Quynh Nguyen

PW: Martha Salvatore

PB: Ryan Jones

1G: Jim Lokadir

1W: Nicholas Condezo

1B: Jordan Nguyen

2G: Nicholas Tran

2W: Adrian Nguyen

2B: Johnny Trenoweth

3G: Jayda Tran

3W: Aluel Awag

4G: Dung Nguyen

4W: Amy Nguyen

5G: Quyen Chu

5W: Isobel Evere�

5/6B: Jessica Dang

6W: Anne�e Le

7G: Aidyn Kennedy

For Enthusiasm

6G: Damon Luong-To

RE NEWS

Mrs Nikki Lysaght:

Assistant Principal Religious Education

What is Confidence?

Confidence is being certain and feeling assurance. It comes from knowing and

trusting someone. Self-confidence means you trust yourself. You can do things

without doubts holding you back. You know your own strengths and

weaknesses. When you are confident is others, you rely on them and trust

them. Confidence in God is a sense of trust that your Creator loves you and

watches over you as you go through life.

You are practising Helpfulness when you …

• Remember that you are worthwhile whether you succeed or fail.

• Try new things.

• Think positively.

• Trust in God and ask for God’s help.

Virtue of the Week: Confidence Markus says when you are Confident you are being

RESILIENT!!

SUPPORT CATHOLIC MISSIONS

This week and next week our student leaders will run a range of lunch time activities (on Monday,

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday) to raise money for our Catholic Missions appeal. (I know the face painting

was a HUGE hit today!) Please join with us and Catholic Mission in the lead up to this year’s World Mission

Month to learn more about issues of mission and justice and to reach out to help children trapped in the

dangerous ghettos of Jamaica, and around the world, get a proper education so that they can have

better opportunities to be ‘alive’ when they grow up and achieve their dreams. This year the focus is on

Jamaica, a nation with a vibrant life and identity, but also a reputation as one of the most violent on

earth. Catholic Missions seek to help children whose hopes for the future are tempered by the reality of

fear and violence in their communities, and some of the missionaries bringing the Gospel to life for these

special children. Please support us again with your generosity by allowing your children to have a little bit

of extra money to spend on these activities.

Date Claimers ...

As part of our Catholic Missions fundraising a group of Mums and Dads will also be selling

Vietnamese food from the tuckshop for the next 2 Wednesdays (10, & 17 September). I know

this will, once again, be popular amongst our students and staff—with all profits going directly

to the orphanage we support in Vietnam. Thanks to these parents for their generosity!

• This Thursday, 11 September, we celebrate the Buddy Class Mass for Prep B and 2B at 9:30am in the

Church. All parents and friends are invited to join this celebration.

• This Friday’s Prayer Assembly (12 September at 8:45 am in Mercy Hall) will be led by 5W.

• The St Vincent de Paul School Sleepover for Year 5, 6 & 7 students is on Friday night, 12 September.

• Next Thursday, 18 September, 4G and Prep G will celebrate their Buddy Mass.

• Next Friday, 19 September, 4W will lead us in our Assembly Prayer.

• School holidays start on Friday 19 September.

• School starts back on Tuesday 7 October.

This Friday night! Friday 12th September

Experience what it is like to be homeless!

From 7pm to 7am, in the under-

cover area. Please wear warm

clothes and bring a sleeping bag

and pillow. Guest speakers will

be arriving from 8.30pm.

Wednesday is the LAST chance to

sign up for the sleep out!!

September 10 and 17

Vietnamese Tuckshop

Thank you for your support

All profits go to support the orphanage in

Vietnam. The menu is up around the school

-the standard price for each item is $2.

Every Wednesday for 2 more weeks

Do you have a new address

or telephone number? If you or your child’s emergency

contacts have changed address or

telephone number, please inform

the school office. It is very

important that we can

contact you in the case

of an emergency.

Thank you!

Be in the gate by

half past eight!

All students should be at

school by 8:30am. If students

are late they must report to the

school office, to let Mr Mont-

gomery or Mrs Ioannides know

the reason why they are late

for school. Thank you!

The entrance garden is progressing well with

landscaping of the area beginning today. Our students

are excited to see their vision coming together.

Our new Year 6 and 7 playground is complete and opened

on Monday for students to enjoy. The children are very

happy with the new play space.

Coffee and morning tea will be

provided for you at the Mothers

Group every Wednesday morning

9.30am - 11.30am at Lobelia

House.

Please note the change of start �me.

For further details, please call Carrie

McCormack 043 429 0540 or Chris)ne DaCosta 043 458 1406. This ministry is sponsored by St Mark’s Parish and St Mark’s School.

St Mark’s Wednesday

Mothers Group

Last week 3G designed and created solar ovens as

part of our science unit. We really enjoyed working in

teams to create our ovens but the best part was

cooking our s�cky sweet sandwiches. Over the course

of the day we watched our food change and were

really excited when we could finally eat it! Our solar

ovens were a success! Jess Oliveri

Entrance Garden

CONGRATULATIONS TO KYM DALEY & TEAM

OVER 65 ATTENDING ST VINNES SLEEPOUT THIS FRIDAY!

FAMILY PHOTOS ARE ON THIS SUNDAY @ MERCY HALL

Please ensure you receive either a text, call or email to confirm your time! Otherwise you need to call Agnes 0425 744 606 OR email agnes.sio@hotmail.com

Please pay your $20 booking fee by this Thursday as we are fully booked and only have spots available in the afternoon FROM 4:25PM onwards

Please Note: $20 fee is non-refundable so please turn up.

Everyone welcome to join us at the P&F Meeting on this Wednesday 10th

Congratulations on another successful St Mark’s community event! Everyone LOVED the father’s paintings by our Prep, Year 1 & Year 2 students! DJ Manny & family were fabulous. They played fantastic music & fun games. Thanks to the teachers, staff & parents who worked hard to make it all happen!

Thanks to Nathan & Team, for their generosity. They are doing a magnificent job on the front area. Thanks to Anna, Ena & Veronica for organising the event. Thanks to Aileen, Maria, Lynneth, Nene, Nang

and Thanh for running the event. Thanks to Mr Richter who stayed back to help the ladies pack the marquees and everything after the event.