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ST MICHAEL’S PARISH SCHOOL
NEWSLETTER
SPECIAL EDITION | TERM 3: THAT’S A WRAP! | SEPTEMBER 22nd | ISSUE 17/17
Thank you to everyone who supported our school performance, Where Stories Come From and The Lion King Jr, we all had immense joy bringing it to you. A big congratulations to Helen Meehan, our Producer and Director, who adapted the script, organised the music and had the vision of what the final production would look like. We thank Helen for the hours spent writing the script, organising props and sets, and rehearsing with the students. Thank you to all staff for supporting the children and for the time and effort put into rehearsals and meetings to ensure the show was a huge success. A special mention to the production committee who along with Helen, helped coordinate the show; Emma Burgess, Rachael Miceli (also our Choreographer!), Kimberly Chin, Erin Nagel and Annie Rose McMahon. Thank you to Deb Chapman for assisting with the costumes and puppets during and outside of class time. A very special thank you to Therese Molnar who was a true all-rounder. Therese, thank you for all the hours you put into helping the students with rehearsals, vocal coaching, costumes – the list goes on! Thank you to all our parent helpers. We are fortunate to have such talented parents and family members who took time out of their day (and night!) to help with the costumes, puppets and rehearsals. Thank you also to the parents who helped out on the nights of the performance too. Steve M, Joanna S, Melanie M, Kristy N, Gail R. Cheryl T, Jodie P, Brigid F, Daniel P, Celia C, Jo M, Tas T, Prue H, Jane R, Tanya G, Ruth G, Jodie P, Domenica G, Josephine T, Maria Z, Pat O, Stephen M, Matthew O, Giulietta P, Natasha B, Jude T, Tiffany T, Odette D, Tamara M, Tracey H, Sarah G, Sonia M, Melissa H, Linda S, Maria F, Renee Y, Susan B, Sasha S, Michelle L, Kate M, Jacinta M, Geraldine D, Peta M, Shelley B, Kim N, Sharon D, Prue B, Phuong T, Judy B, Sarah G, Paula M, Gemma W, Belinda M, Kim D, Renee H, Lourice S, Melanie B, Mara and Nick G. Thank you to Kristy and all of our children from Extend who were very supportive and accommodating of props and rehearsals.
Thank you to Clarence Tang who took photos on both nights and to Scott Nicolai and Todd who both helped to film on Tuesday and Thursday. Thank you to Giulietta Petrone for taking the beautiful photos included in this newsletter. If anyone has been forgotten, please let me know so I can thank them individually. From all these acknowledgements, it is evident that it certainly takes a village to put on a performance. St Michael’s community, you are amazing! Marisa Matthys, Principal
DATES 2018 TERM 1: WEEK 1
29-Jan-18 Staff Induction Day – All Staff Return
30-Jan-18 Student Testing Day Allocated Time
31-Jan-18 Student Testing Day Allocated Time
01-Feb-18 Start of Term 1 – All Students Return 8:50AM
Program Cover Design by Skyler S 5/6 R
School Photos for 2018 are scheduled for Tuesday 27th March. Families will be notified if this date changes.
SCHOOL FEES 2017
Thank you to everyone who have paid their school fees and levies. Families are reminded to keep their fees and levies up-to-date. Please remember to include the Family Surname as a reference when making EFT payments. Any queries regarding your account, please call Kathy in the office or email:
LOST PROPERTY If your child has lost any of their belongings, please remind them to regularly check the lost property box as there are a lot of unnamed items.
268 High St, Ashburton 3147 (03) 9885 3105
[email protected] www.smashburton.catholic.edu.au
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This artwork was created by Archie G (3/4 GK) last year and was inspired by the Opening Ceremony of the Rio Olympics. It perfectly captured the essence of The Lion King Jr and our interpretation of the Circle of Life. It just had to be used for our amazing closing performances – the African Drumming!
GLEN IRIS DISTRICT ATHLETICS
A little drizzle wasn’t going to stop the keen competitors from St Michael’s enjoying the Glen Iris District Athletics Day. All students ran, jumped and threw to the best of their ability to achieve some excellent results. A big thank you to those parents and teachers who came to support students and a special thanks to Nick and Jo Bowden who worked with students prior to the day perfecting their technique to ensure students competed with confidence.
Congratulations to the following students who made it through to the Boroondara Division Finals: Will N (800m), Ben J (Triple Jump), Annalise M (800m), Annabelle M (Long Jump), Adam J (Triple Jump), Abbey V (800m), Rosie G (Shot Put), Seb M (High Jump) and Harrison E (Shot Put).
I’m sure they will do us all proud!
Nicki Macfarlane Sport Coordinator & PE Teacher [email protected]
Student Outcome, Curriculum, Assessment, Reporting, Principles, and Pedagogy
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EXCELSIS CONCERT AT ST MICHAEL’S PARISH, ASHBURTON St Michael’s Parish invites you to a special concert by the Excelsis Choir, a Melbourne-based Catholic choir which sings primarily for liturgical events and also gives occasional concert performances. Tickets can be purchased from the Parish Office from Monday to Friday (9:00 am to 2:30 pm) or after the Sunday Masses at St Michael’s Church. For further information, please contact 9885 2498. Date & Time: Sunday 29th October at 4:00 pm Venue: St Michael’s Church, Ashburton Cost: Adults $25, Concession $20 ($5 from each ticket sold will go to the Opening the Doors Foundation)
ST MICHAEL'S NETBALL CLUB COMPETITION TEAM TRIALS FOR 2018 (TO PLAY AT WAVERLEY NETBALL CENTRE) Trials will be held on October 8th and 15th for players interested in taking their netball to the next level with our Competition teams. In 2018 we will have our first 13/U team! We currently have teams competing in 15/U, 17/U, Open and Premier League. For more information, please visit our website: stmichaelsnc.com.au or download the trials flyer: https://goo.gl/yYDU8f. Register online at stmichaelsnc.com.au/trials2018 and will lose October 4th. Any questions, please contact [email protected].
UNIFORM SHOP NEWS Years Prep to Year 2 will have swimming lessons in the later part of Term 4 and the children will need a small bag to take their towels, goggles, etc. to the pool each day. Available in the Uniform Shop is the St Michael’s Swimming Duffle Bag. This is a lightweight draw string bag that is easy to carry and is made of showerproof fabric so wet towels and swimmers won’t soak through! Whilst the swim duffle has the St Michael’s logo printed on the front it is not a compulsory uniform item however they are very handy and easy for the children to use and at only $13 they are a bargain. Don’t leave it to the last moment to order – they are available via the online shop! In Term 4 the Uniform Shop will be open from 8:30am to 9:00am on: Monday 9th October, Monday 13th November and Monday 4th December. You can place online orders at http://stmichaelsashburton.shopdesq.com/ and you can contact us via email if you have any questions: [email protected]. Melanie W (Maddie 5/6 M & Lexie 3/4 AK) and Belinda O (Aiden 5/6 M & Caitlin 1/2 C)
Parents, Parish, School Advisory Council, and Wider Community
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