St Raphael’s Catholic School Term 2, Week 8/A Newsletter 16th June 2014 sponsored to sleep outdoors for a night. The funds raised go to Vinnies to support homeless youth. For all those in their warm beds, please support the project through sponsorship. Dear Parents First Eucharist is being celebrated this coming Saturday at the 6pm Mass. Eucharist / Communion is hugely important in the Catholic life of people because it is all about nourishment, sustenance and strong, steady growth. Interestingly, Eucharist is one of only three Sacraments that we receive frequently, most Sacraments are “once only”. Eucharist only makes sense when it is frequent and habitual, so, for these young people, a Eucharistic journey lies ahead.
Michael Gallagher Principal
Trinity Sunday 15th June The Combined Catholic Colleges / Catholic Primary Schools gathered at Eastern Creek on Thursday and Friday of last week for the Cross Country competition. The Debutante Ball is composed of a host of elements, some are highly visible, many are “behind the scenes” but all are essential to the success of the function. This Ball last Friday was a wonderful success because each of the elements was so well done. Debs were presented to Mrs Helen Finlay and Fr Owen Gibbons. Congratulations to the lovely young ladies at centre stage, to their partners and to the producers of such a fine event in Cowra’s social calendar. All members of the St Raphael’s family are invited to attend the Kindergarten to Year Ten Assembly. The assembly will be conducted in the church after morning th tea on this Friday (20 ). Later on Friday several staff members and Year 10 students are participating in the Vinnies Winter Sleepout which involves raising funds by being P.O. Box 7, Cowra 2794 Tel: 6342.2940
Gospel Challenge
Term 2 Week 8 “Many sins are forgiven her because she has shown great love” John 3:16-18
Monday 16 Happy birthday to Alex Brown, Mikelli Garratt and Ellie Thirkell. P&F Meeting at 7pm. Tuesday 17 Happy birthday to Cameron Trengove. Confirmation parents meeting 3:30pm and 7pm NSW Netball Competition for Stage 3 and 4.
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Wednesday 18 Happy birthday to Jacob Allan. Secondary Chess Comp v James Sheahan Catholic High School. Kindergarten MRF and Farm Excursion. Outward Bound Lunch BBQ.
School Eucharistic Ministers for Weekend Parish Masses: st Sat 21 June: First Eucharist. nd Sun 22 June: Mrs McMurtrie. School Computer Roster st Sat 21 June: First Eucharist
Thursday 19 Happy birthday to Tayah Burns and Rowan Wheeler. Make up day for School Photographs. Friday 20 K-10 Special Assembly 11:30am St Raphael’s Church. Vinnies Winter Sleep Out. st
Happy birthday to Thomas Partridge for 21 , and to Antonia Curtale, Amethyst Gunnyon-Geale and nd Bernadette Zarb for 22 .
What is Trinity Sunday? Trinity Sunday is celebrated a week after Pentecost Sunday and is a day that honours the Blessed Trinity: the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. First Eucharist Please keep all our First Eucharist Candidates in your prayers as they prepare to receive the Eucharist for the first time this Saturday, 21st June. Tianna Azzopardi, Matt Banks, Bridie Braddon, Philippa Elwin, Eppie Emseis, Daniel Groham, Natalie Mallon, Melissa Mood, Stanley Rush, Jack Webb, Matthew Banks, Georgia Buchtmann, Elizabeth Heilman, Eric Simpson, Kate Statham, Jarred Stead, Codie Thompson, Louis Johnson, Alannah Gocin Confirmation Enrolment The meetings for the Year 6 parents wishing to enrol their child to receive the sacrament of Confirmation this year will be held in St Brigid’s Hall this Tuesday the 17th June. Two meeting times have been arranged 3.30pm and 7pm. If you have any questions regarding these meetings please phone Mary Ford (Parish Sacramental Coordinator). Dates for the Calendar Day unknown - First Eucharist Reconciliation Saturday 21st June - First Eucharist 6pm St Raphael’s Church Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd June - First Confirmation home sheet Altar Servers’ Roster st Sat 21 June: First Eucharist - Oliver Groves, Brian MacCabe. nd Sun 22 June: Katherine and Sophie Johnston. School Readers for Weekend Parish Masses: st Sat 21 June: First Eucharist Readers. nd Sun 22 June: Mr and Mrs Colemane. P.O. Box 7, Cowra 2794 Tel: 6342.2940
Primary Assembly th The next primary assembly will be held on Friday 27 June. It will be led by Miss Blazley’s class, Kinder B. If your son / daughter is to receive a class award a note will be sent home early next week. Parents are always most welcome to attend any primary assembly. English / Maths Competitions Closing Date: 26th June, 2014 Two weeks ago, students from Years 3 – 10 were given notes inviting them to compete in the Australasian-wide English and Maths tests. These tests are organised by the University of New South Wales. Positive features of these tests are that they give students, and their parents, excellent feedback, the results are received quite quickly and the students’ performances are acknowledged with certificates. The th dates that the tests are sat are: English (29 July), Mathematics (12th August). Please note that the closing date is next Thursday, 26th June. K-10 Assembly Friday, 20th June, 2014 Students are acknowledged for their achievements during Semester One at a Kinder to Year 10 Assembly. This Assembly is to be held in St Raphael’s Church on Thursday, June 27. The Assembly will commence at 11.30am. Awards presented at this assembly are: Semester One Awards: These awards are given to students who have displayed outstanding academic achievements and / or displayed significant academic growth. Fair Play Awards: These awards acknowledge students who show teamwork, perseverance, a positive attitude, encouragement of others and good sportsmanship. Diocesan Representative Certificates: those students who were selected in, and represented, diocesan teams and squads during the year. Athletics and Swimming Age Champions: from the school carnivals Students, who are to receive awards, were given a notification slip last week or early this week. It is hoped that parents and / or relatives will be present to witness this awards assembly. NAIDOC Celebrations Tuesday, 24th June, 2014 NAIDOC Week is celebrated during our forthcoming school holidays. The recognition of our indigenous history starts with a Mass at 11am. After Mass, our Kinder to Year 10 students will be involved in activities from 12pm through to 3pm. Activities include indigenous sports, dance, storytelling and visual art. Email: straphaels@bth.catholic.edu.au School Website: www.straphaelscowra.catholic.edu.au
NOTE: Students will need to bring their lunch with them on the day. The canteen is open for snacks and refreshments only. For Your Diary Fri, June 20 Kinder - Year 10 Assembly Tue, June 24 NAIDOC Celebrations Wed, June 25 School Reports (To Parents) Thu, June 26 Secondary Social Year 7-10 Raphael’s Hall) Fri, June 27 Last day (Term 2)
Vinnies School Sleepout (St
Coonabarabran Horse Expo Congratulations to Sarah Clark for her excellent results at the Coonabarabran Horse Expo. Sarah won first place in Showjumping and Dressage in the C Grade th th and 4 and 8 in Dressage in the Novice section. Well done on such wonderful results! Primary Physical Education Lessons Wednesdays th This week on Wednesday, 18 June Year 1, 3 and 4 will be wearing their sports uniforms as they will be involved in Physical Education lessons. Next week, th Wednesday 25 June, the students needing their th sports uniforms are Year 2, 5 and 6. On 25 June the students will be involved in gymnastics activities. Sporting Events Secondary Tue, June 17 Stage 4 Netball (Bathurst) Fri, July 25 K-10 Schools Athletics Carnival (Cowra) Primary Tue, June 17 Stage 3 Netball (Bathurst) Mon, June 23 Polding Rugby Selections (Forbes) Wed, June 25 Regional 7-a-side Rugby League Finals (Stage 2 & 3) Fri, July 25 K-10 Schools Athletics Carnival (Cowra)
Please Support Our school traditionally supports the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal. In the past we have had sock, blanket and warm jumper appeals. This year we have chosen to participate in the Vinnies School Sleepout. Our Year 10 students and teachers have volunteered to sleep rough this Friday night to raise money and support St Vincent de Paul in their valuable work. Please seriously consider supporting this worthwhile cause. Money donated supports our local community. Visit the site below to make a tax deductible donation. http://nswvinniesschoolsleepout.gofundraise.com.au/p age/BischofP Outward Bound Meeting for parents and students with Eva Breidenbach from Outward Bound this Wednesday, 18 June, from 5.30-7 pm. Please all attend - medical forms and equipment lists will be distributed. Next event is the SOCIAL year 7-10 on Thursday 26 June. The theme is "heroes and villians". Time 7pm- 10 pm. Tickets will be on sale at lunch next Wednesday in Mrs McCabe's room. The cost of the ticket is $10 and includes entry into a raffle for 2 Eagle Boys Pizza vouchers.
St Raphael’s Outward Bound students will be holding a BBQ Fundraiser Week 8, Wednesday the 18th. Sausage sandwiches will be $2 and cans of drink $1. Take a break from making lunches and help support our future leaders!
“Passport to Paris”
Save the date for the “Passport to Paris”. The fabulous art exposition and auction is th on 13 of August with a “Le Cabaret” (supper th theatre) on 14 August. WATCH THIS SPACE FOR DETAILS AND TICKET SALES. We will be creating a "Parisian" theme in St Raphael's Hall. If there are any parents who might have some delightful French props. Please leave a message at the front office for Mrs Date.
Please don’t forget to send in your 2 Litre milk bottles for the creation of an Eiffel Tower - we need 400 bottles! THEY NEED TO BE WASHED AND LABELS
School Photos Please note that the ‘make up’ day for those students who have missed their school photos being taken will th be this Thursday, 19 March. Please make sure your child comes in full winter uniform, including their jumper. If they have sport on that day, they are to bring their sports uniform with them please.
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REMOVED. HOT WATER DOES THE TRICK. BRING IT IN WITH THE LID TO YOUR CLASS TEACHER. Thank you.
Kindergarten and Year 1 TEA TOWELS Our students are preparing artworks to sell at our K-10- art exhibition, “Passport to Paris”, in term 3. We are creating a printed tea towel with each student’s individual portrait per class group. They will be delightful and will make wonderful gifts. They will be sold for $15-00 each. Order forms will be coming home with your child today.
Clothing Pool Need extra jumpers etc for winter. Weekly Sale - $10 for winter skirts and jumpers. All funds go directly to P&F! Contact the front office if you would like to make an appointment. Chantel Wheeler School Fees Financially, we need to assess our position near the close of term. Thank you to all parents who have taken care of the current fee accounts by the due date. Numerous accounts, however, are overdue and your attention to this matter will be appreciated. If there is any difficulty or reason why payments are not currently being made please make contact promptly and a solution can be found with discretion and confidentiality. Thank you.
Canteen Update This week’s roster is as follows: Tues 17 Jodie Toohey
Wed 18 CLOSED
Sky Muddle
Thurs 19 Jane Stendell
Fri 20 Margaret Stewart
Mon 23 Angela Kollas
Lisa Robertson
Lisa Mallon
Jenene Nixon
Kylie Kollas
WELL DONE Congratulations to the following students who have achieved the next level on the Behaviour Management Programme. Level 5 Rugbi Murray Matthew Prescott Level 6 Meg Jones Inka Wilson Lillian Lawler Ruby Fraser Isabella Hines India Johnson
5O 6C
Oliver Wilson
5O
3S 3S 4J 5G X2 R2
Benjamin Smith 3S Philippa Austin 4D Grace Richmond 4J Jeremy Cains 6C Grace Gallagher R2 Mackenzie Thompson X2
Your Teachers are very Proud of You!
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Hockey Development Clinic Hockey NSW is holding an U9’s and U12’s Development Clinic in st BATHURST on the 1 July at the Local Hockey Centre. U9’s from 9am till 11am (cost is $10 per player) & U12’s from 12noon till 5pm (cost is $53 per player – includes drink bottle and bag) It’s a great day filled with fun activities and a way to improve your skills, we hope to see you there! Please register your attendance for the U12’s at www.hockeynsw.com.au and for the U9’s email kate.p@hockeynsw.com.au For further information please contact Kate on 0447 186 494 or email kate.p@hockeynsw.com.au There is also the same clinics running in Orange on th th the 30 June, Dubbo on the 29 June and Lithgow on nd the 2 July. Presentation on Children’s Learning Cowra Learning Support Group would like to welcome interested parents, professionals and community members to attend Children’s Learning‘It’s not all about IQ’. A talk presented by Di Watt, Psychologist Di has presented elements of this talk in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. Her presentation will be looking at how your children's different thinking abilities impact on their learning. Given the huge role reading plays in your child’s experience at school and in later life, reading and literacy will be the main focus on the night. th Date: 17 June, 2014 Where: Cowra Information and Neighbourhood Centre Family Support Service building 5 Vaux Street (Opposite Cowra Public School) Time: 6.30pm for 6.45pm- 8.00pm Light supper provided Gold coin donation appreciated.
Jackeroo Ranch Horse Riding Jackeroo Ranch is once again running the popular horse riding camps in the Winter Holidays. st th th 1 Week: Sat 28 June – Sat 5 July nd th th 2 Week: Sat 5 July – Sun 13 July These camps are for “horse-mad” children aged 6-16 years. Five to six hours per day are devoted to horse activities including a one hour lesson and three hours trail riding in the beautiful Turon Valley. Previous experience is not necessary as beginners to advanced riders are catered for. We specialise in teaching nervous riders and developing their confidence. Email: straphaels@bth.catholic.edu.au School Website: www.straphaelscowra.catholic.edu.au
This is “not just a camp” – it is a wonderful farm experience your child will treasure forever. Enquiries: Mrs. Pattie Hudson. Ph 6337 7173 (nights are best).
Kids Yoga Classes
PCYC Cowra Junior Disco The next Junior Disco will be held at PCYC’s Young Road complex on Friday 27 June from 6pm to 8pm. This is for school children ranging from Kinder to Year 6 with lights and music provided by Laurie’s Disco. Entry is $5.00 per person and supervision is provided by PCYC Police, Staff and Volunteers. The canteen will be in operation as well as a sausage sizzle with a sausage sandwich costing $2.00.
Kids Yoga 9-12yrs @ PCYC (Young rd) Mon: 3:30-4:30pm Cost $70 per term or $9 casual
Indoor Touch Footy for ages 7 to 14 PCYC is looking to run some indoor touch footy for the 7 to 14 age group on Tuesday afternoons commencing at 4pm. At this stage there will be a muster day held at PCYC’s Young Road building on Tuesday 17 June at 4pm to gauge how much interest there is in running a competition. If enough people show interest, PCYC will proceed with establishing a regular competition in term 3. Games will be “5 a side” using the basketball court area as the field, cost will be $2.00 per child each week. If you are interested in playing please come to the muster day to put your name down. Archery PCYC runs Archery for ages 7 and older on Monday afternoons. The first archery session begins at 4pm and is aimed at beginners and the younger age groups, with a second session beginning at 5pm for the older and more experienced archers. Cost for Archery is $6.00 per session and all equipment is provided. Laser Tag Laser Tag is on Wednesday nights commencing at 5.30pm at the Young Road complex. The session runs for an hour and costs $5.00 per person. Laser Tag is a whole lot of fun while developing teamwork and co-operation within teams. Planning and strategy also play a big part for the most successful teams. PCYC Membership You must be a PCYC member to participate in any of the PCYC activities. Annual membership is $5.00 for under 18’s and $10 for ages 18 and older.
Kids Yoga 5-7yrs @ PCYC (Young rd) Thurs: 3:30-4:20pm Cost $70 per term or $9 casual
Teen Yoga @ Yoveda Tues: 4-5pm Cost $95 per term or $12 casual Yoga School Holiday Workshops: Friday 11th July 5-8yrs: 9:45-10:55am 9-12yrs: 2-3pm Teens: 3:30-4:30pm Cost $15 Book now! Contact Catherine Wilkinson 0439 444 295 cowrayoga4kids@gmail.com
Rotary fundraiser for Cowra Science Student, ExSt Raphs Student and Ex-School Captain of St Raphs - Brody Hannan
Gala Cabaret Night- Saturday 21st June At the Services Club This night of entertainment will showcase many of Cowra’s local talents and combined with a 2 course dinner It’s an event not to be missed Cost is $ 50 per head Get a table together for a great night. Proceeds go towards local high school student Brody Hannan representing Australia at the International Science Forum in London and Europe Tickets can be purchased at Browse Awhile Books or speak to Tony- 6342-4099
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend (a marriage enrichment experience for married couples) 12 – 14 September (7 – 9 November) at Mt Carmel Retreat Centre, Varroville, NSW Bookings: 02 4283 3435 or wsharpe@bigpond.net.au www.wwme.org.au www.facebook.com/WWMEasternUnit P.O. Box 7, Cowra 2794 Tel: 6342.2940
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