St Raphael’s Catholic School Term 2, Week 9/B Newsletter 23rd June 2014
Dear Parents May those children who received the Sacrament of Eucharist for the first time on Saturday be blessed and constantly renourished throughout their life. The Eucharist is a strengthening Sacrament that boosts us more every time we participate. As second term nears closure and the children show signs of being frazzled we can look back over a term of wonderful achievements and feel deservedly proud. Thank you for the support you give so generously to our St Raph’s family. Reports will be sent out at this week. I expect that it will be a time of recognition and celebration of the wonderful growth that has occurred during the first semester. Officially NAIDOC week occurs in coming weeks through the holiday. We will be celebrating this important event tomorrow with an array of activities designed to engage, challenge and stimulate our children. Classes will run as usual until 10:30am followed by Mass at the church at 11:00 and special activities from noon. Other extras this week include the Stage 5 “Paddock to Plate” excursion, the secondary social (Heroes & Villains), Stage 2&3 Rugby League finals and the Infants parent meeting focusing on reading fluency and the resulting restructure of homework. May every member of our school family enjoy a safe and refreshing holiday. Term 3 starts for students and staff on Monday July 14th.
Michael Gallagher Principal
P.O. Box 7, Cowra 2794 Tel: 6342.2940
The Feast of Corpus Christi (The Body and Blood of Christ) 22nd June 2014 Lord Jesus, Lamb of God, Let us know your mysterious presence in the Eucharist; fill the whole human family with the infinite abundance of your love. We pray in your name. Amen, Gospel Challenge
Term 2 Week 9 “You are the Christ of God” John 6:51-58
Monday 23 Tuesday 24 Happy birthday to Alex Camps and Rory Sullivan. Wednesday 25 Happy birthday to Eloise Cains. Thursday 26 Happy birthday to Elliot Bennett and Phillipa Richmond. Friday 27 Happy birthday to Louis Johnson. Happy birthday to the following students who celebrate their birthday during the holidays: Anna McNamara, Richard Scott, Richmond Bush, Alex Duff, Yvette Langlands, Phoebe Varela, Jessie Irvine, Brittney Irvine, Mackinlee Charnock, Archer Howden, Kai Fitzgerald, Rory Thompson, Bill Statham, Olivia Edwards, Ky Garratt, Jasmine Whitty, Brodie Whitty, Amy Gruessing, Mackenna Cusack, Joscelyn Thomas, Melanie Grogan, Brittany Jacobsen, Flynn Jones and Lachlan Pullen.
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Vinnie School Sleepout “To serve is beautiful, but only if it is done with joy and a whole heart and a free mind.” Pearl S. Buck This was certainly the case on Friday night when 16 of our Year Ten students and 8 teachers volunteered to spend the night sleeping out to support the valuable work of St Vincent De Paul. The joy of doing something for others was very evident in these young people as they braved the elements and spent the night sleeping rough. All involved saw the "Vinnies School Sleepout" as a great opportunity to get a reality check about how lucky we are and to do something positive to change the situation around homelessness in Australia. Participation in the event was two-fold: raising awareness of the homeless situation in Australia and raising money for St Vincent d Paul. One of the things learnt, was that homelessness affects people right here in Cowra. Our local St Vincent de Paul pointed out that they will be well supported by any money raised and were grateful for our participation in this event.
"We Christians are called to confront the poverty of our brothers and sisters, to touch it, to make it our own and to take practical steps to alleviate it,” Pope Francis Our young people certainly did this on Friday night. In a very practical way they demonstrated real witness to our Gospel call, to love one another as Jesus loves us. The participants were: Students: Maddison Johnson, Hannah Chamberlain, Josie Lynch, Magdelize Van Eeden, Renae Grech, Celine Langlands, Jessica Napoli, Kelly Price, Isabella Hines, Meg Ellison, Nathan Stead, Lanty Ryan, Harry Waters, Sam Gallagher, Julian Garling, David Mood. Teachers: Karla Slaven, Michael Gallagher, Kylie McNamara, Peta Bischof, Jenny White, Renae Downes, Danielle Gibbs, Steve Thomas. Thank you to those who have donated and shown your support for these young people. If you would like to financially support this cause, just go to the following website and follow the directions. http://nswvinniesschoolsleepout.gofundraise.com.au/p age/BischofP P.O. Box 7, Cowra 2794 Tel: 6342.2940
The potential rain didn't scare us, Year 10 of St Raphael’s were ready to go. Sleeping bags packed and cardboard at the ready we were fully prepared to participate in the 2014 Vinnies School sleep out. The sleeping arrangements were simple - girls to the left, boys to the right, cardboard, sleeping bag and many layers of clothing. Some us even got creative and established forts to sleep in. The cold winter air was officially settling in for the night and as several of the teachers sung around the bonfire and told ghost stories the rest of us were off to bed - a cold nights sleep. Luckily none of us awoke with frostbite and we were all present in the morning (well Mr Thomas had disappeared but still..) All in all the Vinnies Winter Sleepout was an eye opener for many of us and I personally really enjoyed the experience. I was really proud of all of our efforts to raise just over 4,000 dollars :) Thank you to Mrs Bischof for organising it and to everyone who sponsored us. Maddison Johnson
First Eucharist Congratulations to our Year 3 students who received Jesus for the first time the Eucharist at Saturday night Mass. After the Mass the children and their families when across to St Raphael’s Hall and enjoyed a supper together. Congratulations again on receiving the Eucharist for the first of many times. Dates for the Calendar 19th/ 20th July - Second Confirmation home sheet Altar Servers’ Roster th Sat 28 June: Natalie Banks and Chloe Robertson. th Sun 29 June: Isobelle Lynch and Mikelli Garratt. th Sat 5 July: Julia, Jeremy and Eloise Cains. th Sun 6 July: Madelyn Stead and Bernadette Zarb. Gooloogong: Emily Beath-Pearce and Flynn Bennett. th Sat: 12 July: Kate and Ben Price, Chris Gibb and William Norton. th Sun 13 July: Kate and Sophie Johnston.
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School Readers for Weekend Parish Masses: th Sun 29 June: Mr and Mrs Colemane. School Eucharistic Ministers for Weekend Parish Masses: th Sun 29 June: Mrs Bischof. th Sun 6 July: Mrs White, Miss Kervin. th Sat: 12 July: Miss Downes. th Sun 13 July: Miss Pratt. School Computer Roster th Sat 28 June: Joe Waters. th Sun 29 June: Mrs McMurtrie. th Sat 5 July: Miss Slaven. th Sun 6 July: Mrs Bischof.
Kindergarten Due to staff changes the Kindergarten Library days have changed. The changes will be from the beginning in Term Three are as follows: Kindergarten Finlay - library lessons on Tuesdays Kindergarten Blazley - library lessons on Thursday. Infants classes A very big thank you to all our Reading Helpers for their assistance during Semester One. The time you are able to give in listening to the children read regularly is greatly appreciated. LIBRARY NEWS PREMIER READING CHALLENGE 2014: remember to list all of the books you read over the holidays to enter on your Premier Reading record. MS READATHON 2014: Students who wish to take part in this worthwhile cause may collect information from me in the library. Classes will be given information on the 2014 challenge in classes during lessons next term. Remember to return any outstanding books this week. Happy holidays and happy reading! Kerri Skinner - Librarian 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 this week. Parents are always most welcome to attend any primary assembly. English / Maths Competitions Closing Date: 26th June, 2014 Three 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 this Thursday, 26th June. P.O. Box 7, Cowra 2794 Tel: 6342.2940
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, story-telling and visual art. NOTE: Students will need to bring their lunch with them on the day. The canteen is open for snacks and refreshments only. NOTE: If the weather is unfavourable: - the activities will be cancelled or postponed, - students are still able to wear their sports uniform with the red, yellow or black tee-shirt, - students will still be attending Mass, - a sausage sizzle will still be available for free as a snack, - students must bring their own lunch, and - the canteen will only be open light refreshments (not lunch orders) For Your Diary 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)
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Katoomba Excursion Years One and Two Thank you for your prompt response in paying the deposit for the excursion. The remaining amount can be paid off weekly or in total before 15th August. 0h
Kinder – Year 10 Assembly 20 June, 2014 th On Friday, 20 June, students, teachers and parents attended the Semester One Kinder to Year 10 Assembly. Special thanks go to all for their participation and support in the assembly. Semester One Awards These awards were given to students who, during the course of Semester One, displayed academic achievement and / or academic growth. Kinder B Charlotte Tindall, Charlie Sturgiss Kinder F Layla Healy, Jack Banks Stage 1SO Kate Proctor, Lucas Bryant Stage 1W Anna Fagan, William Pearce Stage 2P Maiah Bright, Rory Sullivan Stage 2W Mia Hudson, Charlie Graham Stage 3M Scarlet Shepherd, Stanley Rush Stage 3S Monique Chang, Benjamin Smith Stage 4D Philippa Austin, Cameron Forsyth Stage 4J Rachel Myers, Daniel Britten Stage 5G Ruby Frazer, Hugo Skene Stage 5O Matilda Proctor, Joel Stendell Stage 6C Kate Johnston, Jeremy Cains Stage 6S Phoebe Varela, Ky Thompson Year 7-1 Lucy Jones, Jordan Triming Year 7-2 Jaimee Nixon, Oliver Groves Year 8-1 Julia Cains, Xavier Lynch Year 8-2 Amy Grant, Mackenna Cusack Year 9-1 Anna McNamara, Tom Statham Year 9-2 Darcee Nixon, Riley Barron Year 10-1 Meggan Ellison, David Mood Year 10-2 Maddison Johnson, Cameron Prescott Fair Play Awards Fair Play awards acknowledge people who show teamwork, perseverance, a positive attitude, encouragement of others and good sportsmanship. Kindergarten Laura Chang, Jayden Azzopardi Year 1 Holly Wilson, Flynn Hindmarsh
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Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10
Georgia Williams, Lucas McKenzie Melissa Mood, Rowan Wheeler Chloe Robertson, Marcus Mullins Clare Hines, Bill Statham Isobelle Lynch, Tristan Anthony Maisie Thompson, James Forsyth Holly Proctor, Patrick Heilman Kitty Brooks, Mitchell Beer Mark Sharp, Renae Grech
Sporting Representation Certificates. The Semester One Assembly is an excellent opportunity to acknowledge students who performed very well in Pathways Sports. The students below earned Diocesan representation in the sports listed. SECONDARY Hannah Chamberlain (Swimming); Lauren Thomas (Swimming); Michelle Grech (Cross Country); Anna McNamara (Cross Country); Jack Thurtell (Rugby League) PRIMARY William Austin (Touch Football, Swimming and Rugby Union); Hayden Mullins (Touch football, Rugby League); Ky Johnson (Cricket, Rugby League); Joe Sullivan (Rugby Union, Swimming); Mikelli Garratt (Tennis, Cross Country); Olivia McNamara (Touch Football); Emma Wilkinson (Cross Country); Will Cain (Rugby Union); Bill Statham (Rugby League); Alex Brown (Rugby League); Madeline Webster (Soccer); Philippa Austin (Swimming); Phoebe Varela (Swimming); Benjamin Varela (Swimming); Samuel Kelly (Swimming); Finn Ryan (Swimming)
Stage 3 Netball th On Tuesday 17 June, a group of Stage 3 girls travelled to Bathurst to compete in the Netball NSW Schools Cup regional carnival. The girls participated in a round robin competition competing against schools from around the area. They played 5 games, winning 4 out of the 5 and were narrowly defeated by one goal in the other game. All girls played exceptional netball and showed great sportsmanship, representing our school with pride. The team consisted of Olivia McNamara, Kate Price, Natalie Banks, Madeline Webster, Emma Chalker, Ruby Frazer, Zara McKenzie, Matilda Proctor and Mackenzie Bone. After successfully winning the regional carnival the girls will travel to Orange next month to compete in the regional finals. Thank you to all parents who transported and supported the girls on the day. Primary Physical Education Lessons Wednesdays th This week on Wednesday, 25 June Year 2, 5 and 6 will be wearing their sports uniforms as they will be
St Raphael’s Sports Carnival Age Champions SWIMMING CHAMPIONS - 2014 Age Group
Winning Girl
Winning Boy
8 years
Annabelle Sturgiss
Carter Langfield
9 years
Imogen Chambers
Daniel Britten
10 years
Philippa Austin
Benjamin Varela
11 years
Matilda Proctor
Finn Ryan
12 years Primary
Phoebe Varela
William Austin
12 years Secondary
Lauren Thomas
13 years
Rebecca Lynch
Cameron Trengove
14 years
Madeleine Cain/ India Johnson
Benjamin Price
15 years
Hannah Nobes
Riley Barron
16 years
Maddison Johnson
Rick Nobes
ATHLETICS CHAMPIONS – 2014 Age Group
Winning Girl
Winning Boy
8 years
Georgia Buchtmann
Jack Webb Matthew Banks
9 years
Imogen Chambers
10 years
Mikelli Garratt
Riley Langfield
11 years
Ruby Frazer
Hugo Skene / Jack Gee
12 years Primary
Kate Price
Hayden Mullins
13 years Primary
Matthew Grech
12 years Secondary
Lauren Thomas
Jaidyn Fitzgerald
13 years
Jaimee Nixon
Cameron Trengove
14 years
Mackenzie Thompson
John Terry
15 years
Michelle Grech
Jack Thurtell
16 years
Kelly Price
Harry Waters
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involved in Physical Education lessons, which involve th gymnastics activities. In the first week of Term 3 (16 July) Years 1, 3 and 4 will be wearing their sports uniform and they will be involved in gymnastic rd activities. The following week, on 23 July Years 2, 5 and 6 will be involved in gymnastics activities. Sporting Events Secondary Fri, July 25 K-10 Schools Athletics Carnival (Cowra) Tue, July 29 Stage 4 Netball (Orange) Primary 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) Tue, July 29 Stage 3 Netball (Orange)
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Outward bound Thank you to parents who supported the BBQ. Many thanks to Mr Cooley and Mr Lette for organising, and the teachers who stepped in to help! Outward Bound students- the money for the Pie Drive is due this week at the Front Office. Don’t forget to get your tickets to the SOCIAL year 7-10 on Thursday 26 June. The theme is "Heroes and Villains". Time 7pm- 10 pm. Tickets will be on sale at lunch next Wednesday in Mrs MacCabe's room. The cost of the ticket is $10 and includes entry into a raffle for 2 Eagle Boys Pizza vouchers.
“Passport to Paris”
Stage 3 and the Elective Art students are busy creating shoe sculptures for our upcoming exhibition. We are looking for old "high heels"meaning you don't want them back, so that we can transform them. Please send them in this week. Thank you to Lil Wilson who will be working with 3S and 3M creating some special items for these events. 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 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.
Canteen Update This week’s roster is as follows: Tues 24 Karen Campbell
Wed 25 CLOSED
Lisa Day
Thurs 26 Joanne Graham
Fri 27 Nicky Hudson
Tracey Gunnyon
Jacinta Hines
Mon 30 Holidays
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WELL DONE Congratulations to the following students who have achieved the next level on the Behaviour Management Programme. Level 5 Isaak Dawes 6S Cameron Trengove X2 Level 6 Jack Chamberlain 3M Scarlet Shepherd 3M Rowan Wheeler 3M Monique Chang 3S Hollie Orford 4D Emma Wilkinson 4D Zara Mackenzie 5G Samuel Gallagher R2 Maddison Johnson R2 Mark Sharp K2 Magdelize van Eeden X2 Cael Bowen-McCarthy R1 Richmond Bush K1 Bryson Sciberras K2 Madeline Cooper R2 James Forsyth K2 Brian MacCabe R1 Maguire Sciberras K2 Maisie Thompson K1
Madison Harcombe X1
Emma Clements 3M Codie Thompson 3M Chelsee White 3M Josephine Gundersen 4D Annaleise Prescott 4D Misty Williams 4D Hannah Chamberlain X1 Joseph Herden X2 Celine Langlands R1 Amelia Trudgen K2 Zachary Ashton R2 Kitty Brooks X1 Brandon Melton K1 Jessica McLeish X2 Thomas Cusack R1 Brittany Kiss X2 Lucy Pattingale K1 Lauren Thomas X2 Jordan Triming X1
Your Teachers are very Proud of You!
Golf Talent Identification Day The Western Region Academy of Sport and Jack Newton Junior Golf are holding a Talent Identification Day (TID) at Duntryleague Golf Club, Orange on Sunday 13 July 2014. This will be a day of fun, games and competition for junior golfer with handicaps 15 and under for boys and 21 and under for girls. It will also be the official trial for junior golfers wishing to be selected for the WRAS 2015 golf squad. There is no cost involved in attending the TID.
Please contact the WRAS office by email to clichtenberger@csu.edu.au or by phone 6338 4821 for further information.
Rachael Duff
Please note, the Canteen is closed tomorrow for lunch orders. P.O. Box 7, Cowra 2794 Tel: 6342.2940
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Winter School Holiday Activities Monday 30 June Thursday 3 July & Friday 4 July Photography Experience with “Create a Neuron” Art Project with Brooke Kim & Pamela Time & Age Groups: Time & Age Group: 10.30 am – 12noon 8 to 11 9.30 am – 12.30 pm 11 years + Venue: Cowra Multipurpose Room years Cost: Free 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm 12 to 18 Bookings: Cowra Council years Venue: Cowra Multipurpose Morning tea provided at 10.30 am Room Cowra Art Group will host this Cost: $10 per person unique two day creative workshop Bookings: Cowra Council Learn to knit, crochet, knot or Bring a drink and snack weave as part of an extraordinary Also bring a phone, iPod or National Science Week program camera to this fun learning experience with Brooke. Participants will see their photos come alive in a new way. Tuesday 8 July Wednesday 9 July Card Craft with Annie Cowra Community Cinema Time & Age Groups: Hosted by Cowra Youth Council 10.30 am – 12noon 6 to 10 Time: years 2.00 pm – “The Lego Movie” (G) 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm 11 to 15 8.30 pm – “Paranormal Activity 5: years The Marked Ones” (MA) Venue: Cowra Multipurpose Venue: Cowra Civic Centre Room Theatrette Cost: $10 per person Cost: “The Lego Movie” – $6.00, Bookings: Cowra Council Family $18 Bring a drink and snack ”Paranormal Activity 5” Create a Xmas card or any card - $8.00 Tickets: @ the Door you like! Annie will provide fun and creative Popcorn, drinks and snacks ways to design your card for sale Thursday, 10 July “Create a Neuron” Art Project with Kim & Pamela Time & Age Groups: 9.30 am – 12.30 pm 11 years + Venue: Cowra Multipurpose Room Cost: Free Bookings: Cowra Council Morning tea provided at 10.30 am If you missed the first week or need to finish off your project, Cowra Art Group will host an extra workshop Learn to knit, crochet, knot or weave as part of an extraordinary National Science Week Program
For further enquiries please phone 6340 2064
Hockey Development Clinics
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Fundraiser for Caritas Don’t forget Madeleine Cooper’s Bingo Night Fundraiser for Caritas Australia. It will be on this Saturday, 28th June at the Cowra Services Club. Time 7.30pm to 10pm. Ticket price per person is $15 and $40 a family. Tickets are still available at St Raphael’s School front office.
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