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St Brigid’s Catholic School, Wynyard Weekly Newsletter: Thursday 24th March, 2016 Issue: 8

Principal: Annette McCulloch PO Box 70 Wynyard 7325

40 Jackson Street Wynyard Phone: 6442 2167

Email: stbrigidsw@catholic.tas.edu.au Website: http://sbw.tas.edu.au

In the Palm Sunday Prayer Liturgy on Monday during the song ‘Sing it Hosanna’ there was a little person in Grade 1 who was singing beautifully, however didn't

seem to be singing the correct words and I was unsure who it was. As we were returning to class after the Liturgy a little person said,

"Excuse me Mrs Stevens I feel very hungry" and I replied, "We haven't got long until lunchtime and then you will feel better"

He said, "I will be okay Mrs Stevens I think it is just singing that song about lasagne"

Mrs Stevens

Dear Parents and Carers

What a fabulous response and attendance from parents and caregivers to our ‘Getting To Know Your Child’ Parent/Teacher meetings. Feedback from teachers has been very positive and they have really appreciated the time parents have taken to complete the questionnaires and attend these meetings.

Thank you to the teachers for your ongoing commitment, preparation and passion in ensuring that we are providing the best possible outcomes to all students.

I would also like to thank the many parents who are giving such positive feed back to the teachers and taking the time to tell them that they are doing a great job. Your acknowledgement and appreciation really does make their day!

When we hear the word ‘Easter’ we probably think with delight about holidays, having a weekend away, Easter eggs and generally a time of celebration. At Easter we remember Jesus. We remembered how He suffered and was put to death and especially how He rose again. We remember with faith. God, our Father loved us so much, he sent his son Jesus to live amongst us, to share our lives, to share our suffering and to share our death. Most importantly He was raised to new life. That is the joy of Easter. Despite the darkness of the suffering and death of Jesus, there is light and hope because of His resurrection. This is why we have a holiday. This is why we give each other the gift of an Easter egg – we are giving new life to each other. Wishing you all a very Happy Easter and the blessings of the risen Lord.

DATES TO REMEMBER

MARCH Friday 25th Good Friday

Sunday 27th Easter Sunday

Wednesday 30th School resumes

Parent Community Meeting 9am: School Fair APRIL Wednesday 6th SRC cupcake day Friday 8th Class Newsletters End Term 1 Monday 25th Anzac Day Holiday Tuesday 26th

School resumes Anzac Day Prayer Liturgy 11:45 MAY Friday 20th Pupil Free Day Friday 27th Cross Country JUNE Thursday 2nd SRC Disco JULY Friday 1st July End Term Two

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BIRTHDAYS Happy Birthday to the following students celebrating their birthdays this week: Mason and Mr S Jackson.

BAKE SALE DAY Under the supervision of Mrs Wells, SRC children will be preparing and cooking items for the SRC Bake Sale. Butterfly Cupcakes, Coconut Rough, M&M Cookies and Teddy Bear Cars will be on sale for $2 each at 1pm 6th April in the Discovery Room.

BRIGID’S BUDDIES On Monday morning the St Brigid's Buddies children had a very exciting surprise in the playground. Easter Bunny had left Easter eggs for the children to have an Easter egg hunt! They were most excited running around collecting all the chocolate eggs. The Easter spirit shone as we discussed how we could be fair and share with our friends. The children made Easter gifts creating beautiful and colourful stone Easter eggs and baskets as gifts for their family. I hope all the Buddies and their families have a fantastic and safe Easter and I look forward to hearing all about it on the last Monday of term.

CANTEEN NEWS “How did your first canteen day go?” I asked. “80 orders and 200 nuggets later, we survived in what was a remarkably smooth first day”, replied Kim and Kristy. They did of course sell other delicious items! Thankyou to Kristy, Kim and Holly and all those that supported our first day of opening.

CONDOLENCES We offer our deepest sympathy to Ruby and Isobel and their family on the recent sad loss of their Great Grandmother. Please remember them in your prayers.

EASTER RAFFLE THANKYOU Our Easter Raffle was drawn yesterday afternoon at our Presentation Assembly. Thank you everyone for your magnificent effort in donating Easter goodies and buying raffle tickets for our famous Easter raffle! Our thanks once again to Jodi Glover, Mandy Fowler, Emma Birchall, Aimee Summers, Michelle and Claire Sandow, Jenna Ollington and Bec O’Mara. Proceeds from the raffle totalled $645:35, a fantastic effort everybody!!!The children (and adults) greatly enjoyed this raffle and the drawing of the winners! Congratulations to the winners:

1st R Apted 2nd Hollie 3rd Eason Fam 4th S & R Nolan 5th Summer 6th Campbell 7th Cornish Fam 8th Samara 9th Patrina 10th Paige 11th Piper 12th Craig 13th Casey 14th Ruby 15th Blake 16th Helen 17th Kye 18th Kerry 19th Hayley 20th Abbie 21st Lucy 22nd Sandow Fam 23rd Mackenzie 24th Mrs Wells 25th Isla 26th Sandow Fam 27th K & A Summers 28th James 29th Chad 30th George Radford 31st Maya 32nd Jett 33rd Kristina Smith 34th Nate 35th Greer 36th Mackenzie 37th Samara 38th Megan Scott Book Prize Harvey

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PARENT COMMUNITY MEETING Our School Fair is held every second year and is a major fundraiser for the school. A Parent Community Fair meeting will be held on Wednesday 30th March at 9am in the Staff Room. We would love to see as many parents as possible come along and share ideas for this major event. At our recent Parent Community Meeting it was decided to hold our Mother’s Day and Father’s Day stall every second year. The next Mother’s and Father’s Day stalls will be held in 2017.

SKOOL BAG APP St Brigid’s has a Skoolbag iPhone and Android App to help communicate more effectively. To install the App, search for our school name St Brigid's Catholic School Wynyard in either the Apple App Store, or Google Play Store. For Windows Phone, and Windows 8.1 or 10 users, search for Skoolbag in the Windows store, and install the app and find our school news. Thank you to Mrs Alison Stevens for researching and implementing this communication app.

SPORTS POLO TOP St Brigid’s new sports polo top is on display on the Parent Community Pin Board. Our new tops should arrive and be available for purchase for $30-$33 early Term 2. Students are still able to wear their current sports polo top until they need replacing.

FULL WINTER UNIFORM Full Winter Uniform will be worn from the start of Term 2. There is no transition from summer uniform. Opening Times for the uniform shop are: Thursday morning 8:15am-9:15am and Friday afternoon 2:45pm-3:30pm.

Warm regards

Annette DATES TO REMEMBER MARCH Friday 25th Good Friday

Sunday 27th Easter Sunday Wednesday 30th School resumes after the Easter Break

Wednesday 30th Parent Community Meeting – 9am – Staffroom APRIL Friday 8th Class Newsletters

Friday 8th End Term One Monday 25th Anzac Day Holiday Tuesday 26th Term Two commences Tuesday 26th Anzac Day Prayer Liturgy 11:45am MAY Friday 20th Pupil Free Day Friday 27th St Brigid’s Cross Country JULY Friday 1st End Term 2

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It was wonderful to see and welcome our parents, carers, parishioners and friends to our recent St Patrick’s Day, Palm Sunday and Holy Week Liturgies. We certainly value your company and appreciate the time you take out of your day to come along. Grade 3, 4 and 5 students did a wonderful job organising their Liturgies and we

thank them for the fantastic effort they put into the preparation and participation.

St Patricks Day We held our St Patricks Day Liturgy in our school library prepared by our Grade 3 students with the assistance of Miss Maher and Miss Reynolds. Our St Patrick’s Day carnival was a wonderful day for staff, parents and students to compete in some very friendly team sports. It was great to see the fantastic sportsmanship shown on the day and the united house-team chanting led by our house captains to encourage each other. The money raised ($111.30) during our St Patricks Day ‘Jelly’ fundraiser will go towards Project Compassion – Caritas. Thank you Mrs Wells for making over 150 jelly cups; the students certainly enjoyed the treat throughout the day. For further stories similar to those shared over the last few weeks about how Caritas (through Project Compassion) have helped to empower communities to learn more and create change please visit: http://www.caritas.org.au/projectcompassion Palm Sunday Liturgy Holy Week Liturgy

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EASTER What Is Holy Week? The week preceding Easter is known as Holy Week. It begins on Palm Sunday and is traditionally a week of sombre reflection on the events preceding Jesus’ death: his triumphant entry into Jerusalem; his betrayal by Judas; his Last Supper with his twelve apostles; his arrest, crucifixion and death; and his burial in a tomb.

What Is Palm Sunday? On Palm Sunday, we celebrate Jesus’ procession into Jerusalem, which occurred several days before his death. According to the gospels, the people of Jerusalem spread branches from trees—identified specifically as palm branches in John's gospel—on the road to welcome Jesus as he rode a donkey into the city. Because of this, many churches today offer congregants palm fronds as they enter the church on Palm Sunday. In some denominations, the story of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem and of his death is read in church on Palm Sunday, juxtaposing the welcome Jesus received on one day with his betrayal and arrest a few days later. What Is Holy Thursday? On Holy Thursday (also called Maundy Thursday), we commemorate the Last Supper—a Passover meal that Jesus shared with his disciples the night before his death. During the meal, Jesus broke bread and offered his followers wine, saying “This is my body, given up for you.” Many consider this event to have been the institution of the Eucharist, which is a sacrament in some denominations. What Is the Passion? Though today the word “passion” has romantic connotations, it was originally derived from the Latin word passio, meaning suffering. In religious contexts, the Passion (often capitalised) refers to the torture, crucifixion, and death of Jesus.

What Is a Passion Play? A Passion play is a re-enactment of the gospel stories of Jesus’ trial, torture by Roman soldiers, and crucifixion, often with a focus on the carrying of the cross. During Holy Week, groups may stage performances of Passion plays in churches or processions through streets; actors from the congregation play the roles of various characters in the gospels.

What Is Good Friday? We observe Good Friday as the day Jesus was crucified and died. It is the most sombre day on the Christian calendar. On Good Friday, some Christians abstain from meat or refrain from food altogether. They may also attend special church services that might include readings from the gospel stories of Jesus' Passion, Jesus' last words, and other Bible passages. Catholics often make the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday. What Is the Triduum? For Catholics and some other Christians, the Triduum is the three-day period marking Jesus' death and burial. It begins on Holy Thursday and concludes as Easter begins. Some people observe the Triduum by attending a worship service on each day, including a long Easter Vigil service on the night before Easter. What Is Pascha? Pascha is the Greek word for the Jewish feast of Passover. With the coming of Christianity, Pascha became the Greek and Latin word for Easter. Eastern Orthodox Christians today still use the word Pascha in referring to Easter, even in English-speaking countries.

What Is Easter? Easter, which celebrates the Resurrection of Christ, it is considered the greatest holy day, surpassing even Christmas. As a celebration of the day Jesus rose from the dead, Easter symbolizes forgiveness, rebirth, and God’s saving power. Christians view the day as a victory over sin, death, and all destructive forces in people’s lives. For Catholics, Easter Sunday comes at the end of 40 days of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving known as Lent. It’s a celebration that the most hopeless of circumstances could be revived. The resurrection of Jesus is the heart of the Gospel message and, perhaps even, the meaning of the life: that there is hope.

No matter how dark it gets, there is a light that shines.

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Upcoming dates

BURNIE/WYNYARD PARISH MASS TIMES

All Parishioners Welcome / All Masses

St Brigid’s, Wynyard Tuesday, 9:30am Saturday 6:00pm St Brigid’s Church, 37 Goldie Street, Wynyard

Good Friday: 3:00pm(Passion of Our Lord) Easter Sunday: 10:00am (Mass)

Umina Park Wednesday, 10am North Lodge, Umina Park (2nd Wed of month only)

Sacred Heart, Somerset Sunday 8:00am Sacred Heart Church, 7 Pelissier Street, Somerset (1st, 3rd, 4th Sundays – Mass, 2nd Sunday - Liturgy)

Star of the Sea, Burnie Thurs: 9:30am Sunday 10:00am Star of the Sea Church, 96 Mount Street, Burnie All are welcome to share a cup of tea in the Burnie Parish Centre after the 10:00am Mass each Sunday

Holy Thursday: 7:00pm (Mass of the Lord’s Supper) Good Friday: 10:00am (Stations of the Cross) Holy Saturday: 7:00pm (Easter Vigil)

St Joseph’s, Yolla Sunday 5:00pm, St Josephs, 1566 Murchison Highway, Yolla 5:00pm (Mass 2nd Sunday), 5:00pm (1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays - Liturgy)

Stations of the Cross Stations of the Cross will be held every Friday during Lent, at St Joseph’s Church, Yolla at 7.00pm.

Everyone is most welcome.

Yaraandoo Chapel, Burnie 12 noon, First Friday of Month only

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Term Dates – Students – 2017

Term Dates – Students - 2108 Term 1 Thursday 8th February Friday 13th April Easter Friday 13th April Tuesday 17th April Term 2 Monday 30th April Friday 6th July Term 3 Monday 23rd July Friday 28th September Term 4 Monday 15th October Thursday 20th December

WYNYARD UNITING CHURCH - FAIR, FLEA MARKET & GARAGE SALE TheWynyardUnitingChurchwillbehostingaFair,FleaMarket&GarageSaleattheUnitingChurchHall,DodginSt,WynyardonSaturday,April23rdfrom9amuntil1pm.TherewillagainbeagoodrangeofPlants&freshvegetables-alwaysindemand.DevonshireTeasandaSausageSizzlewillprovidelightrefreshmentthroughout.FundsraisedsupporttheactivitiesoftheUnitingChurchatalocal,national&internationallevel. RIVERBEND YOUTH CENTRE April 2106 Riverbend kids camp: 10th April – 15th April - Grades 3, 4, 5 & 6. For more information: Ph 6452 1635 0457 809 700. www.riverbend.org.au email: admin@riverbend.org.au Address: PO Box 768, Smithton 7330. TRY SKILL 14 11TH APRIL – 22ND APRIL This year TRY SKILL 14 will operate in the first school holidays of the year,

The activities offered are: BMX , Golf ,Ju Jitsu, Lawn Bowls, Out-Rigger paddling, Photography, Sailing, Squash, Surf Life Taiko Drumming and Tennis Full program details and enrolment forms will be distributed to schools in the municipality are also available on the Waratah-Wynyard Web site. (www.warwyn.tas.gov.au) and from the Council Offices.

S.R.C Bake SaleButterfly Cupcakes

Coconut Rough

M&M Cookies

Teddy Bear Cars $2.00 Each6th April 2016Discovery room

1pm

Term 1 Thursday 9th February Thursday 13th April Easter Friday 14th Tuesday 18th April Term 2 Monday 1st May Friday 7th July Term3 Monday 24th July Friday 29th September Term 4 Monday 16th October 2016 Thursday 21st December

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St Brigid’s Buddies

Birth to 4 ProgramSt Brigid’s Buddies is a structured program focusing on early years learning and development, including sensory play, movement, social and emotional wellbeing with a literacy focus. This is a learning opportunity, not only for children, but for parents to socialise in a relaxed and fun environment.

Please phone 6442 2167 for further details

VTerm 1 Overview 2016

Week 3 Monday 15th February 20169-10:30amLet’s go camping!

Week 4 Monday 22nd February 20169 - 10:30amWater & beach play

Week 5 Monday 29th February 20169 -10:30amCaring for our environment

Week 6 Monday 7th March 20169 -10:30amObstacle course

Week 7 Public Holiday - Eight Hours Day

Week 8 Monday 21st March 20169 -10:30amNan or Pop Day - You’re the Teacher

Week 9 Easter Monday

Week 10 Monday 4th April 20169-10:30amLet’s look at seasonal change