St Raphael’s Catholic School Term 1, Week 10/B Newsletter 31 March 2014
Dear Parents Year 10 students and staff members will spend this Wednesday to Friday on retreat at Mulgoa. These days are rather intense experiences and will change lives, sometimes quite dramatically. We all wish our seniors well and keep them in our prayers as they continue their journey into adulthood. Appointments for Primary Parent / Teacher Discussions closed last week. The Primary discussions will be conducted this evening and tomorrow evening. The Secondary Department discussions are being conducted on the afternoons and evenings of Wednesday April 30th and Thursday May 1st.
Help me to grow this Lent in an awareness of the gifts you place in my life and in a greater appreciation for your care. Give me the courage to ask for help. Amen Gospel Challenge
Term 1 Week 10 The teaching from scripture is that he must rise from the dead John 9:1-41
The annual P&F Quiz Night is fast approaching and hopefully you have your “brains trust” all organized for Saturday evening at St Raphael’s Hall. The scintillating company, the challenge of the questions and the brilliant prizes all make this a night not to be missed. Parish activities now have a double focus: 1. Lenten prayer & discussion groups and Lenten school Mass are marking our way towards Easter (Please note it’s never too late to start). 2. Parish Anniversary events like the Bishop Pat Power lecture last week, the Art Exhibition next week, parish Bush Dance and the Liturgy Conference in May offer something for everyone. Go on, get involved. Last week’s parent meeting about the progression of our school to Year 11 and 12 led to some stimulating discussion that led to priorities being clarified, particularly in the area of curriculum. The D.A. for additional facilities has been submitted along with funding submissions. The Implementation Plan so far is on target. Next week (Thu April 10th) we are conducting the annual Athletics Carnival at River Park. Food, hat, sunscreen, energy, house colours … remember them all.
Monday 31 Happy birthday to Axton Farrell-Gray and Mack Thompson. Primary Parent/Teacher Discussions in St Brigid’s Hall. Flowers For Algernon – Year 7-10 Show. Tuesday 1 Happy birthday to Lily Gee, Chelsea Leister and Lilly Pilcher. Primary Parent/Teacher Discussions in St Brigid’s Hall. Wednesday 2 Happy birthday to Lucas Bryant. Year 10 Retreat at Mulgoa. Thursday 3 Happy birthday to Jacob Bugeja. Year 10 Retreat at Mulgoa. Bill Turner Cup Girls Team vs Cowra High School. Friday 4 Happy birthday to Deakin Horton. Year 10 Retreat at Mulgoa. th
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Michael Gallagher Principal P.O. Box 7, Cowra 2794 Tel: 6342.2940
Email: straphaels@bth.catholic.edu.au School Website: www.straphaelscowra.catholic.edu.au
Dates for the Calendar Year 10 Retreat Mulgoa - Wednesday 2nd - Friday 4th of April Altar Servers’ Roster th Sat 5 April: Tom Heilman and Owen Munro. th Sun 6 April: Madelyn Stead and Bernadette Zarb. Emily Beath-Pearce and Flynn Bennett in Gooloogong. School Readers for Weekend Parish Masses: th Sat 5 April: St Raphael’s School Leaders. School Eucharistic Ministers for Weekend Parish Masses: th Sat 5 April: Miss Slaven, Miss Blazley and Miss Gannon. th Sun 6 April: Mrs White. School Computer Roster th Sat 5 April: St Raphael’s School Leaders.
Special note for Primary Choir Students Stage 2 and 3 Dear Parents, Due to Eisteddfod performance in Term 2 Week 3 students from Stage 2 and 3 Primary Choir will be required to attend extra rehearsals before school. st Group 1 (1 Sopranos will be rehearsing on Tuesdays mornings from 8.30 -9.00). nd Group 2 (2 Sopranos will be rehearsing on Fridays mornings from 8.30 -9.00). Students should come to the Music Room on these mornings as soon as they get to school. Rehearsals will be held in the Music room. Thank you very much for your co-operation and sorry for any inconvenience. Grazyna Swansborough - Music teacher Group 1 (1 Class 6 C Gabby Budden Jeremy Cains Kate Johntson Isobelle Lynch Kate Price Class 4 D Flynn Bennett Nick Brown Amelia Clements Christopher Gibb Lakelan Goard Josephine Gundersen Hollie Orford Ava Pickup Annaleise Prescott Amber Thomas Jessica Trengove Lily Varda Ben Varela Charlie Williams P.O. Box 7, Cowra 2794 Tel: 6342.2940
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sopranos) Class 5 G Alex Brown Zoe Budge Ruby Frazer Felicity Henderson William Lawler Class 3 M Tianna Azzopardi Bridie Braddon Jack Chamberlain Emma Clements Phillipa Elwin Lizzie Heilmann Scarlet Shepherd Rowan Wheeler Chelsee White
Group 2 Class 5 O Cate Gallagher Madeline Roe Finn Ryan
Class 3 S Georgia Buchtmann Monique Chang Dominic Henderson Alannah Gocin Meg Jones Melissa Mood Madeline Sim Phoebe Simunic Ben Smith
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Visiting Show Forensic Science – A Case of Discovery The Year 3-6 primary students will be able to see a Forensic Science Show on April 11, the last day of Term One. Notes will be sent home tomorrow. This is an international show, one of high quality for the students. The cost of this show is $8 per student and $15 per family. Parent / Teacher Discussions Primary Parent / Teacher Discussions will be held tonight and tomorrow. Secondary discussions will be held on Wed (April 30) and Thu (May 1). Secondary mid-semester reports will be sent home at the beginning of next week.
Girls’ Touch Football Trials On the 18th of March, an all girls’ touch football team travelled to Forbes for an outing to remember. With 10 players at hand and Mr Cooley's calm, constructive coaching style there was nothing that could stand in their way! Many highlights were encountered throughout the day. With play makers proving their knowledge, sprinters racing down the sidelines and everyone giving it there best shot, great enjoyment were experienced by all team members. Mackenzie and Holly heroically covered the centre. Their efforts at fast plays paid off as metres were gained continuously. Maddie's majestical dives that saved numerous tries were praised by team members. She proved that with more guts there was more glory and definitely more grass rashes! As Michelle's miraculous wing power impressed team members, she wasn't valued by the opposition, ploughing through their defences countless times, with her immense speed. Katie was keen to take the ball and grew more excited with every play. Her enthusiasm and eagerness was Email: straphaels@bth.catholic.edu.au School Website: www.straphaelscowra.catholic.edu.au
admired by everyone. With her smile never fading, her enjoyment lifted the team. India's impressively intense ball skills were helpful in critical situations. Her continuous energy and positive attitude was inspirational. Cassie's courageous efforts were valued by the team. As a new player, her eagerness to learn was tremendous. Hannah's helpful encouragement was appreciated by team members. Her work in the centre alongside Olivia and India assisted the team to make quick plays and set up numerous tries. Olivia's optimism and motivation was invigorating. Her persistence at making each run was beneficial to the entire team. Antonia's attitude towards the game and her team members was elevating and as a new player also, her efforts are to be commended. The team was pleased with their efforts on the field and were happy with the final results of each game. The girls would all like to thanks Mr Cooley and Mr Jeffries for taking their time to support the team and the parents who transported them to their destinations. Without their help the day would not have been as enjoyable.
U’ 15’s Boy’s Diocesan Touch Football Trials Last Tuesday nine boys participated in the U 15’s Diocesan Touch Football trials. Great talent was shown on the day with many exemplary feats made. John Terry, Mac Cusack and Riley Barron ran down several opposition players, showing tireless commitment to the team. The Mids- Matt Wilkinson, Riley Barron and Joe Waters- were ever present and repeatedly took the ball up and over the advantage line, creating space for outside players. The LinksMitchell Beer, Jack Thurtell and Mac Cusack- used their footwork and ball skills to make gaps and set up varying plays which benefitted the St Raphael’s team with many metres and tries. The Wings- Aiden Roberts, John Terry and Zac Ashton- finished the team’s effort by making spectacular dashes down the sideline and quick, accurate tries. Riley and Jack performed well enough to proceed to the possible and probables which was hotly contested by many skilled players, most of them 15 years old.
Athletics Carnival is coming! Thursday 10th April, is our school Athletics Carnival. Fingers crossed the weather clears up and we have a lovely clear day. This year, like last, we will be conducting the carnival in a circuit like fashion, where student of the same age group rotate through each of the events in half hour slots. Owing to additional demands this places on staff, we would greatly appreciate as many helper parents as we can get for the day. If you're able, please contact Mr Steven Thomas at the school so we can allocate a position. As a parent you are more than welcome to visit on the day and spectate and travel around the circuit with your child's group. Timing of the events are structured and will be adhered to strictly. The schedule will appear in next week’s newsletter. Primary Polding Swimming Carnival th On Friday 28 March, 8 Primary Students travelled to Sydney to swim at the 2014 Polding Swimming Championships. The swimmers were: Pip Austin, William Austin, Ky Johnson, Sam Kelly, Finn Ryan, Joe Sullivan, Ben Varela and Phoebe Varela. Between them, these students represented the Bathurst Diocese in every stroke and in the Senior Boys’ Freestyle relay. While no one achieved a place, there were a number of top 10 finishes, plenty of personal best times and Sam Kelly came close to advancing to th the next level with a 5 place in the 50m Breaststroke. However by far the most remarkable performance was from Jane Gillham, the Head Coach of the Cowra Stingrays, who travelled to Sydney in her own time and on her own steam to support and coach the students to achieve their remarkable results. All swimmers and their parents were so appreciative of her dedication, encouragement and expertise and there is no doubt her help with warm ups and words of wisdom were instrumental in the fabulous results on the day.
Primary Polding Team P.O. Box 7, Cowra 2794 Tel: 6342.2940
(Sam Kelly not in photo)
Email: straphaels@bth.catholic.edu.au School Website: www.straphaelscowra.catholic.edu.au
Primary Physical Education Lessons Wednesdays nd Physical education classes for this week, 2 April are: Year 1, 3 and 4. These classes need to wear their th sports uniform. Next week 9 April Year 2, 5 and 6 wear sports uniforms. Sporting Events School Athletics Carnival (River Park)
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Secondary Tue, Apr 1: Small Schools Rugby LeagueTrials Under 13s and 16s. Thu, Apr 3: Bill Turner Cup (15y.o. girls v Cowra High) Wed, Apr 9: 15 years old Rugby League selection trials (Forbes) Thu, Apr 10: 16 y.o. Diocesan Rugby Union Selections (Orange) Primary Fri, Apr 4: Diocesan Winter Trials Selections Tue, Apr 8: Year 3-6 Rugby League and Netball Gala Days Representative Sports 15yrs and under Rugby League On April 9, 15years old Rugby League selections will be held in Forbes. Students who play rugby league are eligible to apply. The team selected at these trials will then compete against other regions for a place in the Combined Catholic College’s team in Wagg next term. Interested, and capable, rugby league players must inform Mr Thomas or Mr Maher of their willingness to attend these trials. The necessary enrolment information will be passed on.
Winter Sports Trials This Friday, 21 Year 5 and 6 students will be trying out for positions in the Bathurst Diocese Teams that will travel to Tamworth and Forbes next term. The girls will be trialing in the sports of Netball, Hockey and Soccer, whilst the boys are playing Soccer, Rugby Union and Rugby League. These selection trials are always tough and allow our students to see where they stand in a competitive sense against other students their age in our Diocese. We wish them well in their endeavours. Small Schools Rugby League A reminder to the boys who put their names down wishing to trial for the Under 13 and Under 16 Rugby League teams that will travel to Dubbo early next term. The trial for both teams will be held tomorrow, Tuesday April 1st.
P.O. Box 7, Cowra 2794 Tel: 6342.2940
Canteen Update This week’s roster is as follows: Tues 1 Lisa Day
Wed 2 CLOSED
Carolyn Grant
Thurs 3 Kate Wilson
Fri 4 Lyn Terry
Mon 7 Sally Bruncher
Raelene Nelligan
Carol Lynch
Roxanne Liversidge
Margie Thomas
1. Just a reminder that there are NO SLUSH PUPPIES ON FRIDAYS until the end of term. th 2. The Athletics Carnival is on Thursday the 10 April so we need numbers for lunches asap. Please th have you orders in by April 8 or you will miss out. There will be some spares for spectators. Please place the form sent home today on a bag then place money in the bag and send to the canteen. Thank you Donna Stokes – Canteen Manager
ST RAPH’S P AND F QUIZ NIGHT SAT 5th APRIL 2014 The Quiz Night is just a handful of sleeps away and tickets are on sale at Mr Embroidery and at the School Front Office for $10 per ticket. Each table will be set for a team of eight people. BYO Drinks and nibblies. Anyone aged 15 and older is welcome. Start organising your tables now!! Please note it is not necessary to buy tickets in full tables of eight - if you don't have a full table , come early on the night and we will combine smaller tables and put singles or couples on really smart tables!! We are still hoping for a few more donations of prizes please. It could be a box of chocolates, some lovely soap, a bottle of wine, a gift voucher from a Cowra Business, gourmet items or even a cash donation that could go towards purchasing items. Just throw a little something extra in your bag or trolley when you shop next and send it in to school. It does not have to be expensive but good quality please something that someone would like to win! Also if you own a business in town and would like to make a donation, we would be very grateful. If you would like us to acknowledge that you made a donation, please include a card with the donation otherwise it will remain anonymous. All donations can be left at the front office at school. Thanks so much to all the families who have already generously donated. All nd donations need to be in by this Wednesday 2 April please.
Email: straphaels@bth.catholic.edu.au School Website: www.straphaelscowra.catholic.edu.au
WELL DONE Congratulations to the following students who have achieved the next level on the Behaviour Management Programme. Level 5 Eoghan Killick Amelia Clements Tayah Burns Bella Bright Matilda Proctor Chloe Wilson Brock Carman Joe Sullivan Julian Bognar Josette Lynch Zachery Ashton Anthony Day Joseph Waters Madeline Cooper Brandon Mutch Isabella Russell Matthew Terry
3S 4D 5G 5O 5O 5O 6C 6C R2 X1 R2 X1 K1 R2 R1 R2 R2
Nicholas Brown 4D Alex Brown 5G Mackenzie Bone 5O Amy Gruessing 5O Bill Statham 5O William Cain 6C Trent Field 6C Lucas Pearce 6S Hannah Chamberlain X1 Tarnia Palmer Field R1 Harrison Carman R2 Ben Statham X2 Alex Camps X2 Owen Munro K1 Emily Reynolds X1 Kaylah Rust K2 Dustin Walker K1
Reduce the amount of sugary drinks they have Reduce TV and computer time Increase the amount of moderate to vigorous play and sport they do Increase walking, cycling and incidental exercise
Parenting becomes much more fun when families are on the same page around improved lifestyle. Go4Fun can help you achieve these goals easily! For more information on how you can participate you can; Visit www.go4fun.com.au. Speak to local Project Officers Chad Parkes – 0408 603 457, Jenna Pauli – 0408 872 579 or Jen Hunt 0427 422 092 Or Freecall 1800 780 900 to register.
Your Teachers are very Proud of You!
Cowra Junior Soccer 2014 Registrations for Saturday morning junior soccer are now open. Club Officials will be at the canteen at Edgell Park on the following dates to help with registration and take payment: Saturday 29 March from 9-12 Friday 4 April from 5-6 Saturday 5 April from 9-12 Registration (and payment) can also be done online through myfootballclub.com.au Cost: 5s to 8s $60 9s to 16s $90 An additional $10 fee will apply for any late registrations after Saturday 5 April. A discount is available for families registering more than three children. For any enquiries, email registrar@cowrasoccer.org.au
The Go4Fun program is a free program to support children aged 7-13 to develop long lasting healthy lifestyle habits. Some parents find it difficult to motivate children outside school and structured activities. It’s a common problem that sometimes parents think they are buying healthy food when they are not, because of aggressive, clever marketing on labels. Go4Fun offers great education and support for parents and kids to arm them with the knowledge they need to lead healthier lives. The program helps families manage their lifestyle for the long term. Programs are very interactive and great fun. Families learn to read labels, change poor behaviours and enjoy food more. The 6 key behaviours to consider, to reduce and prevent childhood overweight are; Reduce the amount of high calorie, nutrition poor foods they eat Increase how much fruit & vegetable your child eats
P.O. Box 7, Cowra 2794 Tel: 6342.2940
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Lunch order for April 10 2014 Name:
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House: ______________________ Age:
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Sausage on a roll
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Tomato Sauce
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Onion
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Cost: $5.00 each (order will include a drink) Please have the orders and money back to the Canteen by th Tuesday, April 8 THANK YOU
Email: straphaels@bth.catholic.edu.au School Website: www.straphaelscowra.catholic.edu.au
P.O. Box 7, Cowra 2794 Tel: 6342.2940
Email: straphaels@bth.catholic.edu.au School Website: www.straphaelscowra.catholic.edu.au