St Raphael’s Catholic School Term 3, Week 10/B Newsletter 19 September 2016 to wear summer uniforms – including school hats. Congratulations and thank you for a great term. Rest well in preparation for the challenging term ahead. Dear Parents While the events of the weekend of the Official Opening of the Mother Scholastica Learning Centre were stunning in their scale and quality, it was the investment of so much by so many for so long that is the real feature. The Stage 6 project has been about people and their buy-in much more than bricks and mortar. That our first Year 11 has come to completion already is a reminder of how much has been achieved on the learning front in such a short time. The vastness of what we have undertaken is more real to us now as is our task to continue sowing the seeds for the future. The Cowra Show multidimensional display was a delight and drew a tremendous number of compliments. Additionally, the Back to Cowra Reunion enabled an unexpectedly large number of families of former students and staff members to revisit their old school. Bishop Michael McKenna will be visiting us tomorrow for lunch, a Year 6 visit and tour of the newly opened facilities. Unfortunately the Bishop was unable to attend on the weekend because of Confirmation obligations in other parishes. Kindy Start began last week and the 2029 HSC Cohort began their “big school” journey. Five more carefully planned sessions will enable teachers to observe and assess the skills of these lovely young people. These observations assist enormously in tailoring learning experiences that address individual learning needs. It is a delight to see the children engaging so enthusiastically and utterly unaware of the learning agenda of teachers and parents. Appointments are now open for Parent / Teacher discussions which are being held in week 1 of next term. If you are unable to attend as planned, please contact the school office and another time can be negotiated for your discussion and remember to clear your appointment time on the school website – others may wish to take up that appointment. The Parents and Friends Association has its monthly meeting for September tonight at 7pm. All parents and all friends are warmly invited to attend. As this is the last Newsletter of the term I wish you all happy, safe and refreshing holidays. School resumes th for all on Tuesday, October 11 when we will be able P.O. Box 7, Cowra 2794 Tel: 6342.2940
Michael Gallagher Principal
“Jesus Christ was rich but he became poor, to make you rich out of his poverty” 2 Corinthians 8:9
Poverty Pope Francis
“It is my burning desire that, during this Jubilee, the Christian people may reflect on the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. It will be a way to reawaken our conscience, too often grown dull in the face of poverty” From The Catholic Education Office: Recently a parent satisfaction survey was released online for families, a decision was made that for the purpose of this framework and as a follow up from that survey we would offer families the chance to be involved in small focus groups. We would like to conduct these during October. We would ideally like to include around 5 to 8 people in each of the groups. We would come to the school to run them and focus on only a few questions. It should take approximately 1 hour and we would be asking them to consider the following questions. 1. Was pastoral care a consideration in choosing a Catholic Education for your child/children? 2. When we say ‘pastoral care’ what does that mean to you? What sort of practices make good pastoral care? 3. How can families and schools work in partnership in support of students’ wellbeing and pastoral care? Once we have an idea of the level of interest from families to be part of the conversation we will be able to plan some dates and settings. Please notify the school to
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register your interest / preparedness to participate in discussions (Ph 6342 2940).
Monday 19 Happy birthday to Shantelle Lavender, Isobelle Lynch and Jessica McLeish. Year 11 Exam Week. P&F Meeting at 7pm. Tuesday 20 World Peace Day. Bishop McKenna’s visit to St Raphael’s. Study Centre 8-8:45am in S17. Outward Bound Meeting for parents Stage 3 and 4 Milo Cricket T20 Blast Day. Wednesday 21 Happy birthday to William Allan and Reece Ryan. Study Centre 8-8:45am in S17. Thursday 22 Happy birthday to Anastasia Kujundzic and Jock Stephenson. Study Centre 8-8:45am in S17. Camp Quality Puppet Show. Kindy Start #2. Friday 23 Primary Assembly led by 6 Gold. Year 8 Weddin Mt Excursion. Happy birthday to the following students celebrating their birthday during the holidays: Sam Kelly, Ben Myers, Dustin Walker, Georgia Chapple, James Gregory, Ky Thompson, Lydia Coady, Amelia Cranney, Rugbi Murray, Maddi Causton, Emmanuel Kollas, Georgie Pearce, Olivia Falconer, Louis Carson, Isabella Lette, Broc White, Charlee Woodhouse, Owen Holmes and Brianna Roberts.
Altar Servers’ Roster th Sat 24 Sept: Marcus Mullins, William Harris. th Sun 25 Sept: Mikelli Garratt, Ky Garratt. st Sat 1 Oct: Isabelle Doorey, Destiny Pepper. nd Sun 2 Oct: Orlando Perry, Archer Howden, Maddison Tremble. Gooloogong: Emily Beath-Pearce. th Sat 8 Oct: Alisha and Tianna Azzopardi. th Sun 9 Oct: Cate Gallagher, Natalie Mallon. School Readers for Weekend Parish Masses: th Sun 25 Sept: Xavier Lynch. st Sat 1 Oct: Mrs J White. th Sat 8 Oct: Mrs B Healey. School Eucharistic Ministers for Weekend Parish Masses: th Sun 25 Sept: Mrs S Whiteley. st Sat 1 Oct: Miss K Slaven, Miss R Downes. nd Sun 2 Oct: Mrs P Bischof, Miss L Pratt. th Sat 8 Oct: Mr A Casey. P.O. Box 7, Cowra 2794 Tel: 6342.2940
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Sun 9 Oct: Mrs M McMurtrie. School Computer Roster th Sat 24 Sept: Casey Family. th Sun 25 Sept: Mrs M McMurtrie. st Sat 1 Oct: Price family. th Sat 8 Oct: Miss R Downes. th Sun 9 Oct: Gallagher family.
Kindergarten visit to the Cowra Show On Wednesday, Kindergarten visited the Cowra Show. It was a very exciting day, with lots of things to do. Here's some of the things Kindergarten were able to see and do for the day: Visited the Animal Nursery Visited Australia's Living History Watched the Miniature Pony judging Watched Mrs Cooley ride in the show jumping competition Visited Community Health Voted on their favourite antique car Patted a Silkie Rooster and visited our chook in the poultry section Checked out the pavilion Celebrated all of our entries and our winning art entries Celebrated all of our entries and our winning lemon entry Celebrated all of our entries and our winning decorated pumpkin entry Celebrated all of our entries and our winning Duplo entries. Visited the Goat Judging and awarded winning ribbons Watched the Cattle Show judging Learnt about Junior Judging of fruit and vegetables Checked our Saint Raphael's School Display Checked out lots of the other displays in the pavilion Received a special information bag to help us look after our dogs We had a very busy and interesting day, even the rain couldn't stop us. We would like to especially thank our parents who came along to help look after the children. Kindy Start Our first week of Kinder Start was a great success. The children sang some songs, met Molly, our friendly Kindy puppet and made a necklace using Penne Pasta. This week we will be visiting Mrs Skinner in the library. Mrs Sharon Ryan will have some library bags and paint smocks available for order and/or sale. The bags and smocks will be on display in the Kindy Courtyard before Kindy Start. Mrs Colemane and Mrs McNamara are looking forward to seeing the Kindy Start Children on Thursday.
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PASTORAL CARE/WELLBEING As we near the end of Term 3 we have much to be grateful for. Our school is flourishing; students and staff have worked hard in all curriculum areas; the new facilities are being appreciated by everyone; and in Term 4 we expect excellence in all aspects of school life – everyone contributing and working towards their best. In schools, as in all communities and groups, upsets and disappointments can occur. At St Raphael’s we aim to focus on positive and respectful relationships. When these break down for whatever reason, repair needs to take place. Students are expected to speak respectfully to each other and to staff members: good manners will get you everywhere. Showing respect for our environment is another challenge for us all. In Term 4 one of our targeted areas will be the school environment, both inside and outside. Students will be required to take care of the facilities we have and develop an appreciation and responsibility for the land and building spaces. Being good global citizens can begin right here. Sue Whiteley (Pastoral Care) NOTICE OF LIBRARY EVENT – Save the Date BOOK FAIR 2016: Week 2 Term 4: Our annual book th fair will commence on Tuesday 18 October. What is a Scholastic Book Fair? A mobile bookshop will be available at our school from th st Tuesday 17 October to Friday 21 October. Our Scholastic Book Fair is a fun event that enables children, parents, teachers and community members to purchase quality books and classroom materials at reasonable prices, while earning free books for your school. Students will be able to view books during library lessons and make a “wish list� of books they would like to possibly purchase. Kerri Skinner Librarian Stage One Excursion Just a reminder to all Year One and Two parents that the excursion to Katoomba is being held in Week One of next term on Thursday 13th October. Payments need to be finalised this week please. If you are unsure of how much is still owed, please contact the front office.
Polding Athletics Congratulations to Eoghan Killick, Madyson Webb, Mikelli Garratt and Riley Langfield on representing the Bathurst Diocese at Polding Athletics. đ&#x;Œ&#x;Madyson -2nd Shotput đ&#x;Œ&#x;Mikelli - 1st Discus đ&#x;Œ&#x;Riley - 2nd Discus đ&#x;Œ&#x;Eoghan - 12th Discus What a brilliant effort!! We wish Madyson, Mikelli and Riley all the best as they represent Polding at PSSA Athletics in Homebush. P.O. Box 7, Cowra 2794 Tel: 6342.2940
CCC Athletics Congratulations to John Terry who participated in the CCC Athletics Carnival in Sydney last week. Not only did he get a new PB of 195cm in high jump, but it was enough to secure him the gold medal for the event. Well done John – fantastic effort! Good luck for the next level.
Representative Footy in New Zealand Year 7 boys, Mitchell Amos and Bill Statham are off to New Zealand later this week. The boys are part of the Group Ten Rugby League Under 13s team that will play three matches against strong New Zealand Maori representative teams. Congratulations boys on your achievements so far and best wishes for your overseas tour.
Thank you The hospitality class would like to thank Alison Rutledge and the primary gardeners for allowing them access to produce from their gardens. When preparing food for the School Opening events, they utilised: Celery, beetroot, spinach, spring onion, broccoli, sage, thyme and parsley. It was great to have such fresh produce so readily available. School Zones A reminder to all our parents ahead of the break at the end of Term 3 that school zones remain in place for the safety of our children and families. School zones operate on all gazetted schools days, which are all days the school is open, even pupil free days. For most NSW Catholic schools, school zones operate as normal until (and include) Friday, 23 September 2016 and resume on Monday 10 October 2016, whether students are present or not. Congratulations Well done to William Norton who had the winning design for the Cowra Tourism school competition for designing a cash Card for Cowra. Will’s winning entry netted him a fabulous $50 gift card of his own. St Raphael’s Productive Food Garden Spring had arrived and our garden has turned to a lush green. The productive food garden has begun to flourish. All Email: straphaels@bth.catholic.edu.au School Website: www.straphaelscowra.catholic.edu.au
garden beds are in full production, with some winter produce harvested and some yet to harvest. With the arrival of spring the show season has commenced. Shows promote lots of different aspects of our district. Horticulture and agriculture two strong industries surrounding Cowra are exemplified at local shows. The productive food garden has chosen to showcase some of its produce at recent shows with great success. In early September cauliflower, broccoli, beetroot, swede and beetroot relish stole the stage at Woodstock Memorial Show, with St Raphael’s Catholic School named overall champion in the produce section. More recently at Cowra Show, rhubarb, and pumpkin and beetroot relish trumped their sections. Prize monies awarded will return to the garden to continue its self-sufficiency. The garden has self-maintained itself through the winter with little watering or weeding required. Students have fertilised plants with seasol and worm juice on regular occasions and applied mulching pellets in anticipation of warmer weather. Mentoring by older students in the garden is common place. It is rewarding to observe children engage in self-worth and renewal.
Two new feathered friends have taken up occupancy in the chook tractor, isa browns......we look forward to prolific egg production.
P&F Meeting All are welcome to the P&F Meeting at 7pm tonight in the staff room at St Raphael’s. Canteen Update This week’s roster is as follows: Tues 20 Tammie Penyu
Wed 21 CLOSED
Thurs 22 Rachel Duff
Fri 23 Nicky Hudson
Jo-Anne Graham
Vicki Banks
Mon 24 Holidays!
WELL DONE Congratulations to the following students who have achieved the next level on the Behaviour Management Programme. Level 6 Jazmine Millar 3 Green Thomas Pullen 3 Green Jack Chamberlain 5 Green Dominic Henderson 5 Gold Sebastian Casella 8 Green Level 7 Laura Price 3 Green Howden Archer 4 Green Felicity Henderson 7 Green Kalia Williams 7 Green Hayden Mullins 8 Green
Cooper Hurst Oscar Whitty Daniel Gorham Rowan Wheeler Samuel Frazer
3 Green 3 Green 5 Gold 5 Gold 9 Green
Ky Garratt Alexie Buchtmann Ethan Thomson Logan Leatherland
3 Green 7 Green 7 Green 8 Gold
Your Teachers are very Proud of You!
As winter produce: broccoli, spinach, cabbage, rocket, carrots, leeks, spring onions are harvested in coming weeks, the garden will be planted with summer vegetables. Mrs Cranney has discovered some really interesting strawberry varieties; bubblegum and pineapple. Kindergarten students will be planting these this week in mobile beds, an interesting taste sensation to come. Our food forest trees have settled in to their new location and are beginning to blossom. The wet winter has been perfect for the trees to take root in preparation for summer.
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Cowra - Child Safe Workshop - 9 November 2016 Register Now Do you work or volunteer with children and need to know more about child safe practices? The Office of the Children's Guardian is running a free workshop that can help you to understand and implement Child Safe principles in your workplace. The session is being held at: Multipurpose Room 77 Darling Street, COWRA NSW 2794 on 9 November at 10.00am to 4.30pm. This workshop is supported by Cowra Council. Participants will learn about: • Creating a child safe culture • Codes of conduct • Situational prevention and effective risk management • Effective recruitment and selection tips • Obligations under the Working With Children Check • Complaints management techniques Participants will receive a workbook with helpful information and templates. Participants who remain for the entire duration of the workshop will also receive a certificate of attendance. Like to know more? Register Now for the information sessions or visit our website
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WORKSHOP & CONCERT James Morrison We are pleased to announce that James Morrison, famous Australian jazz musician, is coming to Lyneham Performing Arts Centre to conduct a workshop, followed by a concert. This is an absolutely amazing opportunity!!!! Saturday 17 September 2016 Lyneham Performing Arts Centre Workshop: 4:00pm (2 hours) Concert: 6:30pm (75 minutes) Cost: will be $45 for the workshop and concert and $30 for the concert only. Tickets: are only available for purchase online. There will be no tickets available at the door. The ticketing link is: stickytickets.com.au/42947 Where Lyneham Performing Arts Centre 61 Goodwin St, Lyneham, ACT, 2602, Australia
When Saturday, September 17, 2016 4:00 PM — 8:00 PM AEST
Get in Touch Lyneham Performing Arts Centre (02) 6205 6399
PCYC News – What’s coming up!! Junior Basketball Junior Basketball is set to get under way at PCYC in Term 4. Grant Cole from Rock the Rim Basketball will be running Aussie Hoops for children aged from 5 to 10 years from 4pm till 5.15 on Tuesday’s. A 10 week program running throughout term 4, register on-line at www.aussiehoops.com Free “come and try” day for Aussie Hoops on Tuesday 20 September from 4.30pm to 5.30 - come along and give it a go! Program for 11 to 17 year group : Rim Rockers Basketball Squad running after Aussie Hoops from 5.15 to 7pm. Registration forms for Rim Rockers available at PCYC - to be completed and paid for by Friday 7th October. September School Holiday Junior Basketball Camp Grant Cole of Rock the Rim Basketball will be running a one day Basketball Camp for boys and girls aged from 6 years to 17 years at PCYC Cowra on Wednesday 28th September. No previous Basketball experience required. Bring drink bottle, snacks, and a Basketball if you have one. If you don’t have a Basketball though, one will be available for use. 9am to 3.30pm, free sausage sizzle lunch provided. Cost $30.00/child. You must register to attend - registration forms available from PCYC. Completed forms must be emailed to Rock the Rim Basketball and payment made by Monday 26th September. For further information please contact Grant Cole on 0428011820 or email rocktherim@hotmail.com. PCYC Indoor Mixed Volleyball Tuesday Indoor Mixed Volleyball competition commencing Tuesday 18 October, games starting at 7pm. Cost $5.00/player per game. Players must be current PCYC members. Team nomination forms and local competition rules for the Open Mixed Competition available from PCYC’s Young Road building. Competition will start 11 October. Mixed Touch Football To start after the September/October school holidays. Primary group (skills development) for under 14 mixed competition – Mondays, 5pm
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Open mixed comp – Mondays, 6pm. Muster day with some social games October 10. Start date for comps October 17. Team nomination forms and local competition rules available from PCYC’s Young Road building. Cost for season: $40.00 - under 18’s; $60.00 18 and over. Not affiliated with Touch NSW so there is no player injury insurance. Players play at their own risk. Junior Mixed Multi-Sports For students in years 7, 8 and 9 (ages 13 to 15) throughout term 4. Games played Wednesdays, 4pm-6pm and include sports such as Indoor Soccer, Dek Hockey, Volleyball, Basketball, Netball, Dodgeball, Frisbee sport, Indoor Touch Footy and Table Tennis. $30.00/player for Term 4. Must be current PCYC members to play, junior membership costs $10.00/year. Comp commences second week of term. Nomination forms available from PCYC’s Young Road building. Mixed Indoor Hockey – Dek Hockey Comp begins October 19, Wednesdays 6pm Cost $5.00/player per game. Players must be current PCYC members. Team nomination forms and local rules for the Open competition available from PCYC’s Young Road building. Shin pads are compulsory, mouth guards strongly recommended. Footwear -normal joggers. No studded boots. Dek Hockey Sticks provided, regular field hockey sticks are not allowed. Not affiliated with any State or Governing body. No player injury insurance. Players play at their own risk. Please contact PCYC on 63412035 for further information about any of the activities on offer or check out the “Cowra PCYC” Facebook page or the website www.pcycnsw.org.au/cowra.
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Some of the events over the weekend celebrating the opening of the Mother Scholastica Learning Centre
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