TERM 4 WEEK 3: Monday 23rd October, 2017

DATES TO REMEMBER Tuesday 24th October: Feast of St Anthony Claret Mass – 9.15am St Paul’s Church

Tuesday 24th October: LOOP (Book Club) Help Session for Families – 2.15pm

Friday 27th October: Day for Daniel – Students are encouraged to wear something RED & donate a gold coin

Friday 27th October: School Assembly PLC – 2.30pm

Monday 30th October: Prep Excursion to Cooper Settlement Farm, Bundoora Park

Wednesday 1st November: 2018 Prep Transition 9.15am – 11.00am

Friday 3rd November: MMA Walking Excursion to Kororoit Creek

Friday 3rd November: Class Mass SSM and SRC 10.00am, School Assembly JCM – 2.30pm

Monday 6th November: Melbourne Cup Eve – No Classes for Students

Tuesday 7th November: Melbourne Cup Day – No Classes for Students

Wednesday 8th November: 2018 Prep Transition 9.15am – 11.00am

Friday 10th November: Mission Mass 9.15am and Mission Fete 11.30am

Tuesday 14th November: School Closure Day – Staff participating in professional development on Maths.

Wednesday 15th November: 2018 Prep Transition 9.15am – 11.00am

Wednesday 15th November: Second Hand Uniform Stall 2.45pm – 3.15pm

Friday 17th November: Class Reconciliation MJG and MMD – 10.00am, School Assembly - SVB – 2.30pm

Wednesday 22nd November: 2018 Prep Orientation 9.15am – 11.00am

Friday 24th November: Plain Clothes Day – Donations made for Christmas Raffle

Friday 24th November: Class Prayer Service JTJ and JCM – 10.00am, School Assembly - JVC – 2.30pm

Wednesday 29th November: Prep Classes attending St. Paul’s Parish Mass – 9.15am

Friday 1st December: School Assembly Seniors – Advent I – 2.30pm

Monday 4th December - Friday 15th December: Prep, Juniors and Middles Swimming Program

Thursday 7th December: Carols Night 5.00pm – 7.00pm

Friday 8th December: School Closure Day – Planning for 2018

Thursday 14th December: Year Six Graduation Mass 7.00pm St. Paul’s Church

Friday 15th December: Year Six Students Big Day Out

Friday 15th December: School Assembly Middles – Advent III – 2.30pm

Monday 18th December: End of Year Mass 9.15am St. Paul’s Church followed by

Thank You Morning Tea at 10.30am at St. Paul’s School

Monday 18th December: Year 1 – 6 Orientation for 2018, Reports Sent Home

Wednesday 20th December: School Concludes for 2017 at 1.00pm – Children can wear plain clothes.

Dear Families,

This Friday we celebrate ‘Day for Daniel’. The Day for Daniel is a National Day of Action to raise awareness of child

safety, protection and harm prevention. The day is not about fear but empowerment through support, education and

valuable life skills. The theme of the day is ‘Wear Red, Educate and Donate.’ Children are encouraged to wear red and

make a gold coin donation. Thanks to Mrs Azarnikow for all her work organising this special day.

I have updated the ‘Dates to Remember’ for the remainder of the year. As you can see, there is a great deal on in the next

eight weeks. I ask you to attend as many school functions as you can. It is a great way to build community and for you to

enjoy your child’s educational experiences. We look forward to your attendance.

There will be no school on Monday 6th November (Cup Eve) and Tuesday 7th November (Cup Day). There will be no

school for students on Tuesday 14th November as all staff will be involved in professional development in the area of

Mathematics as well as a new Child Safety initiative – the Reportable Conduct Scheme.

Have a great week.

Yours sincerely,

Damian Casamento

PRINCIPAL

PREP FARM EXCURSION On Monday the 30th of October the Preps will be going on an excursion to Cooper Settlement Farm, Bundoora

Park. We ask that all Prep parents please sign and return the permission slip as soon as possible and speak to your

child’s classroom teacher if you have any questions.

ARE YOU LEAVING ST. PAUL’S AT THE END OF 2017?

We have a waiting list for 2018 and need to know if your family is changing schools. Trường đang có danh sách

học sinh chờ đợi cho niên học 2018 nên cần biết quý vị có chuyển trường cho con quý vị không.

PLEASE RETURN THIS SLIP TO THE OFFICE IF YOU ARE NOT COMING BACK IN 2018. Xin vui lòng nộp lại phần giấy này nếu con quý vị không học ở Trường St. Paul trong niên học 2018. There is no need for any grade 6 students to respond to this notice as we know that you will be at secondary school next

year. Học sinh Lớp 6 không cần phải điền vào phần này vì Trường đã biết học sinh sẽ lên học trường trung học vào năm sau.

Please print

My child(ren) will not be returning to St Paul’s School next year. Con/các con tôi sẽ không học ở Trường St. Paul vào năm sau.

SCHOOL ATTENDING IN 2018………………………………………………… Tên Trường sẽ học vào năm 2018

Child’s name___________________________________ Class (this year)__________ Tên học sinh Tên Lớp (niên học này) Child’s name___________________________________ Class (this year)__________ Tên học sinh Tên Lớp (niên học này) Child’s name___________________________________ Class (this year)__________ Tên học sinh Tên Lớp (niên học này)

CHILD SAFETY On Friday, October 27th, St. Paul’s will be participating in the registered event ‘A Day for Daniel’. On this day,

students are encouraged to wear something RED and bring a gold coin donation. Your donation will go to The

Daniel Morcombe Foundation to help to promote and educate children about safety. On this day, students will also

be continuing to work on the series of ‘Child Safety’ lessons. These lessons promote and teach students to

Recognise, React and Report if they find themselves in situations that make them feel unsafe. We encourage you to

continue to talk to your child about what they are learning in class.

BOOK CLUB via LOOP HELP SESSION WEEK 3

Book club forms were sent home today with instructions on how to order online. Please

remember that we no longer accept cash at school for book club orders. If you are unsure about using

the LOOP system please attend a help session on Tuesday afternoon October 24th at 2.15pm in the ICT room with Aaron Bickers from Scholastic. Your eldest St Paul's student could also attend the session with you if required. Bring along your credit

card and complete your order on the spot!

All Book Club Loop Orders need to be finalised online by Friday October 27th at 5pm.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2018 The following dates are very important for ALL students who will be attending secondary school in 2020 – our

current Year 4 students. If applications for Catholic Secondary School are not in by Friday 3rd August, 2018 your

child will not be enrolled in your school of choice.

3rd August 2018: Applications close for 2020 Year 7 students in Catholic Secondary Colleges – our current

Year 4 Students

19th October 2018: Offers posted to prospective 2020 Year 7 applicants

2nd November 2018: Final date for families to accept by offers made by the Secondary School

SPORTS NEWS

Last Tuesday five our students competed at the Western Region Athletic Sports at Keilor Park.

Our competitors were competing against the best primary school athletes in the western area. They were Kristie-Lee

Weston- Turner [High Jump], Isabella Bilt [200 metres], Philip Masalosalo [Discus and 200metres], Danny Malaish [High Jump], Emily Thang [100m] and Djesy Langa [Shot Put].

They all put in great efforts. Emily produced an excellent effort making the final and narrowly missing out on moving into the State Championships. Thanks to Mrs Camelia Bilt and Mrs

Nancy Sacco for providing transport. Well done to all.

SWIMMING PROGRAM FOR PREPS, JUNIORS AND MIDDLES

The Prep, JMA and MMA students will attend an 8-day intensive swim program. It will commence on Monday,

December 4th, and conclude on Friday, December 15th. Each lesson is 45 minutes and run by trained Swimming

School Staff. Please note that there will be no swimming lessons on December 7th (Rehearsal for Carols) and on

December 8th (School Planning Day).

ST. PAUL’S ART EXHIBITION AT THE GRANARY CAFÉ

Date: From Sunday 29th October until Sunday 19th November

Location: Granary Café, 2 Devonshire Rd, Sunshine

The pieces that will be on display are by our talented artists: Kyan Trinh, Catherine Lian, Scott Tran, Jhamerra Domingo, Ronnie Nguyen, Yoshia Davies, Christine Tsamperis, Jack Vella, Alexa Nguyen, Lily Nguyen, Huong Phan, Michelle Nguyen, Kevin Tran, Kim Bui, Carolina Isoa, Jessica Tran, Daniel Serpa, Biruk Ayale, Lucas Hoang, Lucas Stojanovski and Angellyn Vo

The families of the students listed above are invited to attend our ‘Grand Opening Event’. Date: Wednesday 1st November Time: 4:00pm to 6:00pm Location: Granary Café, 2 Devonshire Rd, Sunshine

Congratulations to our budding artists!

Congratulations to the Taulapiu Family

(Krystabelle JJM) on the safe arrival of MILA-JANE on

Thursday, 14th September 2017.

We wish the Taulapiu Family much love and happiness.

Aussies of the Month 2017

Congratulations to

Esther Scalise (SKP)

and

Darcy Farrugia (SRC)

who were recently named

St. Paul’s Aussies of the Month

for October

for their contributions

to Specialist classes.

Sally’s Alterations School Uniforms

Suits

Hems

Zips etc.

Call Sally 0458 671 477 – 18 Pelister Place, West Sunshine

CELEBRATE CHILDREN'S WEEK

21 – 29 OCTOBER 2017 Children’s Week is an international event designated by the United

Nations, and celebrated annually in the fourth week of October.

During Children’s Week, local councils, organisations, schools and

early childhood services organise a range of open days, displays and

special events that celebrate childhood and showcase children's

achievements.

All Children’s Week events are offered free-of-charge to Victorian

families with children aged 0-12 years. This represents a great

opportunity for Victorian families to enjoy a fun, engaging and

educational experience at minimal expense.

Children’s Week activities can be accessed at:

Department of Education and Training http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/events/Pages/childrensweek.aspx

Brimbank libraries https://www.brimbanklibraries.vic.gov.au/index.php/what-s-on/238-

children-s-week