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Thursday December 7, 2017 No. 38- 2017
St. Damian’s Newsletter 5 Settlement Road, Bundoora 3083. Phone: 9467 8566 Email: [email protected]
St Damian’s Nativity and Christmas Carols Performance
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PLEASE NOTE: SUPERVISION OF STUDENTS IS BETWEEN 8.30am and 3.30pm ON SCHOOL DAYS.
From the Principal Second Sunday of Advent
On the second Sunday of Advent, the second purple candle, is lit. This candle represents love. As the journey of Advent continues, as we prepare to celebrate the nativity of Christ, John the Baptist's call to conversion sounds out in our communities. John the Baptist is presented to us as a model during Advent. We, too, are called upon to prepare a way for the Lord. Like John the Baptist, we are messengers in service to one who is greater than we are. Our Baptism commissions us to call others to life as disciples of Jesus. St Damian’s Carols and Performance Thank you to all our families for your support last night at the Carols. How fortunate were we with the weather after such a wet and miserable weekend. It’s a testament to the installers of our synthetic turf how well they know their product. After such torrential and constant rain, the oval was dry and ready for our evening. I congratulate our students for their presentation last night and thank all the staff, especially Miss Scott, Ms Lorkin and Mrs McCarthy and for all their work to ensure we all enjoyed a wonderful evening.
School Sports We are hoping that this Friday 8
th December, we will be able to hold our School Sports as these have had to be cancelled
due to previous storms being forecast. We look forward to a great day on Friday. Parents and families are always welcome to join us.
Volunteer Thank You Morning Tea Next Wednesday at 11am we will be hosting out Volunteer Thank You Morning Tea. We invite any parents who have assisted our students and staff throughout 2017 to join us for morning tea in the Open Area. We are looking forward to showing our appreciation of all the work you have done. Please see the invitation included in this newsletter. Final Assembly for the Year The final assembly for the year will be held on Monday 18
th December at 9.00am in the school hall. At this assembly all
the student leaders for 2018 will be announced as well as special presentations made to some of the students. During this assembly we also farewell staff, students and families who are leaving St Damian’s at the end of the year. All families are most welcome to join us.
Staff News As you are all aware we will be saying farewell to some of our staff at the end of the year. We will be saying goodbye to Mrs Aoife McCarthy who, after seven years at St Damian’s, will be going to St John’s School in Footscray as Deputy Principal. I have personally worked alongside Aoife in the past three years and have come to know a very dedicated and hard-working professional who always has the students’ wellbeing and learning at the forefront of everything she does. As a community we will definitely miss Aoife. Her sense of humour, her wisdom and her support of staff and community are qualities we will remember of her. We thank Aoife for all she has done and contributed to St Damian’s and congratulate her on her appointment. St John’s is very fortunate to have her join their community. We also farewell Mrs Michelle Orlebar, who has been co-teacher with Aoife in the past couple of years. Michelle is a very experienced teacher, who gives of herself very generously. Her care and concern for the students is evident in the way she goes about her work. Michelle is also a very accommodating professional, who does not hesitate to help when asked, especially proven this year when she stepped into the Prep classroom to ensure that these students had their entry into school disrupted as little as possible given the circumstances. St Damian’s school has been the richer due to Michelle and we sincerely thank her for her work and commitment. Michelle has taken up a new appointment as part-time classroom teacher at St Claire’s Primary School, Thomastown in 2018. We wish her every success. We also farewell Mrs Annette Hodgson at the end of the year. Annette has only been with us for a short time, stepping in to job-share with Mrs Danielle DiStefano when Mrs Cris Brewer took maternity leave at the end of last year. In the time that Annette has been here at St Damian’s she has been very committed to the wellbeing of the students in her care. Her capable and professional manner has ensured that the students have thrived. We thank her for all her dedication and hard work and wish her every success in the future.
Orientation Session These sessions will occur next week, Wednesday and Thursday and are an opportunity for students to spend some time with their new class and teacher for 2018. It is probably an opportune time for parents to chat with their children about the positives of transitioning into new classrooms and experiencing new teachers and new friendships. It is always important to focus on the positives to help students understand that change is not necessarily a bad thing and can provide many opportunities to build new friendships, start afresh and to experience personal growth.
Prayer for the Week – Behold the Lord will come . John [the Baptist] knows that God is preparing something very great.
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Faith News
Giving Tree and Food hampers for Vinnies The Giving Tree is beginning to look very festive with a good number of gifts ready to be collected by Vinnies. We will continue to collect until this Monday, 11
th December. If you have bought a gift for a particular age group and you cannot find
a star on the tree to match your gift please simply write on the wrapping or add a star or tag of your own. Donations of food items can be sent to classes. These donations will also be collected until Monday 11
th December.
Thank you for your continued support, on behalf of Vinnies. Advent Prayer Service and End of Year Mass Our Year Five students will lead us in our second Advent Prayer Service on Monday 11
th at 11:30am. A whole school End of
year Mass will be celebrated on Thursday 14th at 9:15am. You are most welcome to join us as we celebrate.
Aoife Mc Carthy Religious Education Leader
SRC News
SRC Initiative Term 4 2017: Following a request to increase the digital devices at St Damian’s, the SRC have organized a raffle to raise funds to purchase additional Digital Devices to support student learning at St Damian’s. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. If you would like to win the Sphero Ollie, please send your money in a clearly labeled SRC Raffle envelope with your child’s name and grade via the class office tubs.
Ticket stubs will be sent home upon receipt of the money. The raffle will be drawn at our School Assembly
next Monday December 11, 2017. Good Luck!
Student Representative Council 2017 and Mrs Rubira
It’s not too late
to purchase a
ticket
Sports Day– Friday 8th December
Final Assembly— Monday 18th
December 9.00am Graduation Year 6—Monday 18
th December 7.00pm
Final Day for Year 6’s – Monday 18th December
Final Day for Year Prep-Year 5 – Tuesday 19th December
Have a great week,
Rosanna
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December
Friday 8th
Monday 11th
Wednesday 13th
Thursday 14th
Monday 18th
Tuesday 19th
Sports Day
Advent Prayer Service, 11.30am
Whole School Assembly, 5O
SRC Sphero Ollie raffle drawn
Volunteer Thank You Morning Tea, 11am-11.45am, Open Area
2018 Orientation Session 1pm-1.40pm
End of year Mass, 9.15am
2018 Orientation Session12.30pm-1.30pm
Final Assembly at 9am
Advent Prayer Service, 11.30am
Year 6 Students Last Day, finish at 3.15pm
Year 6 Graduation at 7pm
Last day of Term 4, students finish at 3.15pm
January
Tuesday 30th Year 1-6 Student Testing Day
Wednesday 31st Year 1-6 Student Testing Day
February
Thursday 1st Formal classes for all students commence, 8.45am
March
Thursday 1st Sacramental Evening, 7.30pm
Saturday 17th Reconciliation Presentation Mass, 5.30pm
Sunday 18th Reconciliation Presentation Mass, 10am
Tuesday 27th Reconciliation Ceremony, 7pm
Thursday 29th Final Day of Term 1
Friday 30th Good Friday
April
Sunday 1st Easter Sunday
Monday 16th Term 2 Commences
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
2017 SCHOOL FEES
All 2017 school fees outstanding balances to be paid by
Monday 11th December 2017.
2018 SCHOOL FEES
FAMILY FEES
School Fees $ 1,500 Capital Levy $ 540
...…..….. $ 2,040 Discount of 5% on Family Fees
Discount only applies to the composite of year family school fees $1,500 plus building levy $540 = $2,040 x 5% = $102 discount. Total fee (for discount) must be paid prior to the due date: 15th
March 2018.
STUDENT FEES
Curriculum Levy (includes excursions, student resources, art and IT requirements and library resources)
Year Prep $ 360 Years One to Three $ 390
Years Four to Six $ 420 Interschool Sports ( year 6 only) $ 30 TOTAL FEES Years Prep Years One to Three Years Four to Five Year Six PAYMENT OF SCHOOL FEES We accept payments weekly, fortnightly, monthly or by term. Payments welcome by cash, cheque, Credit Card, BPay or Eftpos. Direct debits can be arranged. The forms are available from the school office. TERM PAYMENT DATES
Term 1 Pay by 15th March 2018 Term 2 Pay by 18th May 2018 Term 3 Pay by 17th August 2018 Term 4 Pay by 9th November 2018
$ 2,400 $ 2,430 $ 2,460 $ 2,490
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Happy Birthday to the following
students who will celebrate their birthday:
November
28th Estella 5L
December
7th Julian 2M
Angelina 3J
Ashley 6H
8th Jenny 5O
9th Dean 5O
Aarchi 3CW
10th Chiara 3CW
Isaiah 6M
Julian 5L
12th Jasmine 4DA
13th Anabelle 5C
Second Hand
Parade Uniform Sale
Please contact Julie on 0407 545 821
Sports Day Tomorrow. Students to wear sports uniform and house colours.
Brothers Sean D and Ciaran D have both qualified to play individual events and also represent Team Victoria in the National Snooker & Billiards Championships to be held in Adelaide from the 7th January to 12th January 2018. Ciaran will then compete in the Under 12 individual competition and then for Team Victoria in the National Eight Ball Cham-pionships which is also in Adelaide from 15th January to 20th January 2018. Unfortunately Sean did not qualify for Team Victoria but he is hoping that he may get a wild card entry into the Under 15 individual event. We wish them both the best of luck in their events and for what will be a busy holiday period for their family. Tim Watson Physical Education Coordinator
Book Covering - Helpers Wanted!! Dear Parents, Guradians,Grandparents, As mentioned in a previous newsletter we are seeking some volunteers to cover some novels with contact in preparation for 2018 school year. If you could spare some hours between now and the beginning of the new school year to cover books while watching your favourite TV show, we'd love to hear from you. This is one way you can help and support our school without having to be here. All materials required will be provided. Please contact the office or Mrs Dragonetti [email protected] Thanking you in anticipation. Mrs M Dragonetti
School Banking Reminder
Our last banking day for the year will be
Tuesday 12th December. Any outstanding reward orders will need to have been
placed by 28th November in order to be received and distributed before school conclusion.
The Old Second Hand Uniform Shop.
Second hand uniform will be opened on:
Monday 11th December 9.00am to 10.00am
Friday 15th December 9.00am to 10.00am
*Please note the Uniform shop will be closed tomorrow, Friday 8th December.
If you would like to visit the shop at another time please contact the School office
or email [email protected]
Parents and Friends Committee
NEWS FROM THE PARISHNEWS FROM THE PARISHNEWS FROM THE PARISH
UPDATING THE PARISH DATABASE
A reminder to please help us with updating our database by filling in the pink card you
received last term. Please return it in the self addressed envelope to the school office as soon as possible. Thank you
St Damian’s Fete 2018
We are super excited to announce that the St Damian’s Fete will be held on Sunday 4 March 2018! This signature event will be the highlight of term 1 next year. It will not only be a fun-filled day, but a major fundraising event for the school and parish. Our Fete Committee is working hard behind the scenes to organise a fantastic day for our community, including
rides, stalls, amazing food and entertainment. The success of this event will be heavily dependent on the contribution of our school and parish community, whether it be as a volunteer on the day or through donations, so stay tuned for more
information in the coming weeks on how you can get involved. If you are interested in volunteering, please arrange your Working with Children’s’ check now.
The Fete Committee
Proudly Sponsored by
1344 - 1346 Plenty Road Bundoora Ph 9468 3000
www.raywhitebundoora.com.au
Congratulations to all the students on a wonderful performance. Thank you to everyone in the St Damian’s community for supporting this event. We hope you all had a most enjoyable evening.
To show our appreciation
of your help during 2017,
you are invited to a
Morning Tea
Wednesday, December 13th
11.00 - 11.45am
Open Area
Thank You
Morning Tea
