Thursday April 27, 2017 No. 11 - 2017

St. Damian’s Newsletter 5 Settlement Road, Bundoora 3083. Phone: 9467 8566 Email: info@sdbundoora.catholic.edu.au

St Damian’s Choir perform

the National Anthem at

the Bundoora Extended Care Anzac Day Service

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PLEASE NOTE: SUPERVISION OF STUDENTS IS BETWEEN 8.30am TO 3.30pm ON SCHOOL DAYS.

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

ANZAC DAY At the Assembly on Monday, the Year 6M class led us in a beautiful reflection on the meaning of ANZAC. It was a beautiful and meaningful prayer service which focused on the sacrifice made by many to ensure our freedom and safeguard our way of life. Anzac Day, 25 April, is one of Australia's most important national occasions. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand (ANZAC) forces during the First World War. Anzac Day is the day on which we remember all Australians who served and died in war and on operational service. The spirit of Anzac, with its qualities of courage, mateship and sacrifice, continues to have meaning and relevance for our sense of national identity. As Australians we recognise 25 April as a day of national remembrance, hence the public holiday. These remembrances take the form of Commemorative services which are held across the nation at dawn and Commemorative ceremonies which are held at war memorials. FUN-A-THON This Friday is the Fun-a-thon organized by the P&F. We are looking forward to an enjoyable day as the children participate in a variety of fun activities. Fingers crossed that the weather will be kind to us and allow this event to go ahead as the children are very excited and looking forward to the day. Thank you to all our families who have supported this event by ‘sponsoring’ the children. A huge thank you to Fran Ravalli who has co-ordinated and done much of the organizing for this event and to all the P&F committee for their help and support. We thank the teachers and all the parents who will be helping on the day. These events are only successful if everyone lends a hand and assists in different way. Thank you everyone. I hope the children thoroughly enjoy their activities. All the students are advised to wear their tracksuits and runners for the day. MATHS FAMILY NIGHT Next Wednesday 3

rd May we are holding our Family Maths Night starting at 6.30pm and concluding at 8pm. During the

evening there will be math activities stationed across the school that families may like to try. This evening is an opportunity for our families to come along and experience math learning and to gain a greater understanding of how mathematics is learnt across the school. We thank Mrs Di Stefano, our Mathematics Leader, and the student Math Leaders for this initiative and all the St Damian’s staff for their generosity in giving up their time to support the evening. We hope to see many families next Wednesday participating in the various math stations.

Age shall not weary them, Nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun, And in the morning. We will remember them

Lest We Forget Have a great week

Rosanna

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Faith News

Important Dates for Term 2 Confirmation Presentation Masses: 13

th/14

th May

Confirmation Parent/Child Night: 16th May at 7pm

Confirmation Reflection Day (students only): 22nd

May Confirmation Ceremonies: 4

th June at 2pm and 4:30pm

Grandparents, Family, Friends Day: 20th June

Enhancing Catholic School Identity (ECSI) St. Damian’s is once again participating in the ECSI survey which will assist us in better understanding how our Catholic Identity is expressed in work and practice here at St Damian’s. The Catholic University in Leuven, (Katholieke Universiteit, Leuven) was commissioned by the Catholic Education Commission of Victoria Ltd (CECV) to design a process and tools, based on sound research, to accomplish the goal of understanding our current Catholic identity and where the school community might like to see it in the future. All staff, Year 5 and Year 6 students and a group of parents are asked to complete these confidential surveys. It is essential that we have a group of parents fill in the survey in order that we get an overall view of our entire community. I will be randomly sending these surveys out over the coming days. If you do not receive a survey but are interested in filling one in please do not hesitate to contact me: amccarthy@sdbundoora.catholic.edu.au as I would be delighted to have input from as many parents as possible. Thank you for your support of our school. Social Justice Our Social Justice Leaders; Simone, Sofia, Samuel and Laura, will begin the process of working together this term to inspire our community to act for others. I am looking forward to working with this enthusiastic group of students. Aoife Mc Carthy Religious Education Leader

Congratulations to the following students for receiving the first Mathematician Awards for 2017.

We are proud of your achievements in Mathematics.

Owen (Prep B) for knowing numbers before and after digits to 100 and working well under pressure.

Robbie (1MO) for using estimation and logical reasoning to work out tricky Maths problems.

Joshua (2M) for using a growth mindset by persisting with Maths tasks and learning through mistakes.

Stephanie (3CW) for always doing her best to improve in Maths and for having a growth mindset.

Jasmine (4DA) for sharing her mental computation strategies for addition and subtraction with the class.

Anthy (5C) for having such a positive attitude towards learning Maths and for showing perseverance.

Sofia (6C) for showing a commitment to solving worded and numeric problems, being able to identify the mathematical

strategies she used, and presenting reasons for her thinking.

Danielle Di Stefano

Maths Leader

St Damian’s MATHEMATICIAN AWARDS

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Literacy News

Writer's of the week:

Arthav 3CW Ella. 4 DA

Matthew C 4DA

After School Athletics A note went home earlier this week regarding after school athletics sessions for Prep - Year 4 students. These will be starting next week. There are quite a few spots still available so if you are interested, please return your from by this Friday. Cross Country Trials Cross Country trials have begun but due to the wet weather we have been unable to complete all age groups. Trials will continue when the weather improves. For anyone interested in cross country training before school this will begin next Thursday morning from 8.15am on the oval. All students welcome, not just the cross country runners. If it's wet in the morning, only the cross country runners will be training in the hall. Tim Watson Physical Education Leader

April

Friday 28th Fun-a-thon

May

Wednesday 3rd Family Maths Night, 6.30pm-8pm

Monday 8th School Assembly at 2.30pm

Tuesday-Thursday 9th-11th NAPLAN Years 3 & 5

Friday 12th Mothers Day Stall

Saturday 13th Confirmation Presentation Mass 5.30pm

Sunday 14th Confirmation Presentation Mass 10am

Wednesday 17th School Closure Day

Monday 22nd School Assembly at 2.30pm, Class 4C

Confirmation Reflection Day

Wednesday 31st Prep 2018 Enrolments Close

June

Sunday 4th Confirmation Masses at 2pm & 4.30pm

Monday 5th School Assembly at 2.30pm

Monday 12th Queens Birthday Public Holiday, School Closed

Monday 19th School Assembly at 2.30pm, Class 2M

Friday 30th Last Day of Term Two

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

This week 2BW has been learning all about ANZAC Day.

ANZAC Day is on the 25th of April every year and ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. It is a special

time to remember those who died in wars and say thank you for protecting our country. Below are some samples of work we have created to showcase our learning.

Mahek 2BW

Dear Family, I am so sorry I am missing out on exciting things like Christmas and Aunty Gracie’s wedding. But I have to save people and I am saving you. Please don’t be too scared, I am still your brave little soldier. Remember I am making Australia safe. I love you so much, Love Sienna

Australians fought in wars

Rushing soldiers were there to shoot

Mum cut their hair to go into the army.

Young people lied about their age to go to war.

By An 2BW

ANZAC Day at the Footy By Ben

Yesterday I went to Collingwood and Essendon. I went with my brother, cousin, uncle and dad.

It was my first ANZAC day game I had been too.

The first goal was scored by Joe Daniher and the score at quarter time was 27-8. Essendon were winning. Jamie Elliot scored 3.1 and Mason Cox almost scored. The score at half time was 42-39.

Before the game started they did the Last Post with the bugle. They also had a one minute silence and sang the National Anthem of Australia and New Zealand. There were lots of soldiers at the

game with medals on.

Essendon won the game.

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Prep B Solomon For attention to detail and taking pride in his work

Prep S Nawal For doing her best by sharing her learning during Reading Time

1MO Jacob For helping others to succeed by being kind and inclusive during sport

1T Neo For doing his best by trying very hard in writing

2BW Ben For helping others to succeed by including others to play

2M Justin For doing his best by working hard to ensure his work is well presented

3CW Chiara For helping others to succeed by being a respectful audience member and providing great feedback to her peers. Well Done!

3J Sean For a fabulous start to Term 2. You have really helped others succeed by being a respectful listener

4C Samuel For doing your best at all times. Your confidence and positive mindset is a wonderful example to all

4DA Hamza For settling in to life at St Damian’s with ease. Enjoy your time with us

4M Daniel For helping others succeed by sharing his knowledge in class discussions. Thank you

5C Jessica For always striving for her best and providing impressive detail in all her work

5O Matthew For sharing maths strategies with his classmates

5L Luca For being an enthusiastic and positive learner who always tried to do his best. Well Done, Luca!

6C Sarah For supporting her peers in their learning and organisation throughout each day

6G Adrian For helping others succeed when working with your Prep buddy

6M ‘6M’ For doing your best to work collaboratively to prepare the ’ANZAC’ prayer service. Well done

Student of the week

Happy Birthday to the following students who

will celebrate their birthday:

April

27th Angela PB

30th Francesco 6G

May

1st Jai 5C

2nd Isaac 6M

Tina PS

Andrea PS

3rd Luca 1MO

Second Hand Uniform Shop 2.30pm to 3.45pm in the Dunlop Room

DATES FOR TERM TWO

28th APRIL & 5TH May, 19th May, 2nd June and 16th June,

All uniform Donations can be placed in the

box in the school office.

P&F Committee

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Fun-a-thon Friday 28th April

The Fun-a-thon will take place tomorrow on Friday 28 April and the money raised from this event will go towards extending the shade cloth over the new play equipment for the children. Children are to wear their sports uniform. Reminder that anyone who has raised $10 or more is eligible for a prize. Please note: The school will not be ordering your prize for you. Families eligible for a prize will need to place their own order online To sign up please visit www.schoolfunrun.com.au and click on “Student Login” and then select “Parent/Guardian sign up”. You will then be prompted to enter your name, contact details & create a password followed by your child/children’s names and class etc. You will then be able to select your prize. Prizes can be ordered online by NO LATER than Friday 28/04. After this time, the whole school prize order will be placed with delivery expected to the school within 1-2 weeks after Every child who participates in the Fun-a-thon will have a ticket in the classroom raffles to be held on the day. There are various vouchers/prizes up for grabs in every class. Good luck everyone!!

Book Club Issue #3 All orders need to be placed in an

envelope with your child’s details and correct

money by

Thursday 4th May. No late orders will be accepted.

NOTE: you can now order and pay online via LOOP

No need to bring in form in this case.

Junior Sausage Sizzle

money is due tomorrow

Friday 28th April

The children will be able to purchase gifts for their

This Years Mothers Day Stall is also open to all

Parents and Teachers and Staff

All remaining stock available for sale in the Dunlop room from 1.30pm to 2.30pm

Cash sales only

MOTHERS DAY STALL 12th May 2017

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