St Raphael’s Catholic School Term 3, Week 3/A Newsletter 27 July 2015
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Dear Parents “Resilience” is a word often used these days in relation to young people and refers to the ability to bounce back from difficult situations. It has been proposed that “cotton-wooling” the young has reduced their ability to deal well with the ebbs and flows of daily life. Let’s seek out ways in daily life for our children to strengthen their “bounce-back ability” in themselves and in their relationships. Diocesan Athletics for K-10 Schools was supposed to be held here last Friday to enable the selection of athletes for the Diocesan Primary Schools Athletics and the Diocesan Secondary Athletics in August. Wet conditions made for an unsafe surface, leading to the event being postponed until this coming Friday (July 31). Hosting such events requires vast preparation and liaison for which we are all immensely grateful. Particular recognition goes to Steve Thomas and Cherie MacCabe who lead a very competent team. Vinnies Winter Appeal was excellently supported by our senior students through sleeping rough last Friday night. Year 10 students and numerous staff members participated in the Winter Sleepout targeting fund raising for the homeless. Generous and selfless people doing good work for others is a great lead from our seniors. Next week Cowra marks two anniversaries: Aug 4 – 101 years since the declaration of war in WW1 and Aug 5 – 71 years since the POW breakout. All these years later we are still in desperate need of peace in our world … join the communal ceremonies, raise the awareness and grow peace. Reminder: Monday, August 17 is a Pupil Free Day.
Michael Gallagher Principal P.O. Box 7, Cowra 2794 Tel: 6342.2940
“Jesus took the bread and fish, gave thanks to God and gave it to them. When they were full the disciples gathered the scraps and filled twelve baskets” John 6: 1- 15 Lord God, you provide for us in so many ways. Teach us to trust in you and turn to you in need. Amen
Monday 27 Secondary Chess v St Stanislaus College. Tuesday 28 Happy birthday to Luc Bruncher, Owen Munro and Bradey Tretheway. ICAS English Test. Stage 3 Netball Final in Orange. Outward Bound Meeting at 5:30pm. Study Centre @ Computer Lab 3 8-8:45am. Wednesday 29 Happy birthday to Felicity Henderson, Sophie Johnston and Matilda Porter. Study Centre @ Computer Lab 3 8-8:45am. Thursday 30 Happy birthday to Chloe Wilson. Primary Assembly led by 3 Green 1:45pm. Study Centre @ Computer Lab 3 8-8:45am. Friday 31 K-10 Athletics Carnival at River Park. Happy birthday to Samantha and Brian MacCabe, Maddison O’Reilly and Aeryc Sansum for the 1st and Sarah Shady, Hugh Williams and Jamie Zarb for the 2nd. Apologies to those who celebrated their birthdays last week – we had August celebrants in instead! Happy birthday for last week to: Phoebe Simunic, Braith Amos, Zara McKenzie, Ryan Hudson, Charlie and Digby Williams and Mackenzie and Jorja Bone.
Email: straphaels@bth.catholic.edu.au School Website: www.straphaelscowra.catholic.edu.au
Dates for the Calendar 7 August - Mass to Celebrate the Feast of Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop 8 August - Feast of Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop 12 August - Confirmation Retreat 12 August - Confirmation Reconciliation 15 August - Confirmation 15 August - The Feast of the Assumption Altar Servers’ Roster st Sat 1 Aug: Logan Haslam, Stanley Rush, Matthew Banks. nd Sun 2 Aug: Bernadette Zarb, Mikelli Garratt. Gooloogong: Flynn Bennett, Emily Beath-Pearce. School Readers for Weekend Parish Masses: st Sat 1 Aug: School Leaders. nd Sun 2 Aug: Mrs J and Mr D Colemane. School Eucharistic Ministers for Weekend Parish Masses: st Sat 1 Aug: Miss K Slaven, Miss M Blazley, Miss C Gannon. nd Sun 2 Aug: Mrs S Whiteley. School Computer Roster st Sat 1 Aug: School Leader.
Primary Assembly Please note that Primary Assembly is on Thursday, th 30 July and will be led by Year 3 Green. Assembly will be in St Raphael’s Hall at 1:45pm.
Library News: Early Notice! Book Week 2015 th Book Week will be from 24 th August to 28 August (week 7). During this week the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) presents annual awards to books of literary merit, for outstanding contribution to Australian children's literature. We have commenced reading texts from the short list in classes and students have been very creative in preparing posters for our library displays. During this week we will have a Book Parade on th Tuesday 25 where we have a student parade involving years K-10. Students come to school dressed as a book character. I have been discussing this with classes and students can see me for any details about their character. Following the Book Parade parents are invited to have recess with their children. More details to come. Happy Reading. K Skinner - Librarian P.O. Box 7, Cowra 2794 Tel: 6342.2940
Sports Uniform Year 5 and 6 Year 5 and 6 will be wearing sports uniform this Wednesday for Physical Activity. They will still wear sports uniform for normal Sport on Thursday.
Kindy Start Programme – Kindergarten for 2016 Parents are asked to please complete the form at the end of the newsletter and return it if they have a son or daughter about to start school next year so we can start collating numbers. Information about the Kindy Start programme will follow in the next few weeks. Thank you. OUTWARD BOUND 2015: "The Big Quiz" The students and parents had their last fundraiser on Friday night. A big thank you to our quizmaster Marc McLeish for hosting and facilitating a fantastic night! An evening like that cannot happen without fantastic prizes donated by local businesses and individuals. Many thanks to the Outward Bound parents for assisting with prizes, organising tables and providing financial assistance. A big thank you goes to Lawrence and Robyn Ryan for being our most capable markers as it was a tight competition! Many thanks to the St Raphael’s community for assisting this year’s students to reach their fund-raising goals. We have now raised our funds and preparations start on our fitness!! Thank you to the following for donations received for the Quiz Night: Imperial Hotel, Cowra Carpet Cleaning, Cowra Services Club, The Oxley Wine Bar, Absolute Beauty, Rose Garden, Cowra Bowling Club, Japanese Garden Café, Japanese Gardens, Elders, French’s Store, Target, Jolly Rodger, Lachlan Engineering, Cowra Motorcycles, Optimal Pharmacy, Yoveda Cowra, Discount Dave’s COWRA, Kalari Cellar Door, ReGyp, Dynamic Travel, Mrs Whiteley and our Outward Bound Families. Outward Bound Meeting Parents are reminded that there is an Outward Bound th meeting this Tuesday, 28 July, at 5:30pm in the Music Room. Head Lice Unfortunately from time to time we have an outbreak of head lice at the school. Please be vigilant in checking your child’s hair and treating where necessary. Your assistance in the matter will ensure the outbreak is short-lived.
Email: straphaels@bth.catholic.edu.au School Website: www.straphaelscowra.catholic.edu.au
Canteen Update This week’s roster is as follows: Tues 28 Sheryl Worth
Wed 29 CLOSED
Thurs 30 Di Chambers
Fri 31 ** See below
Mon 3 Sally Bruncher
Lisa Day
Kirsten Kirsty Sturgiss Pollard ** School Canteen: Cindy Langfield, Liz Cruickshank, Brooke Marks and Vicki Banks. Athletics Canteen: Rachael Duff, Lynn Terry, Laura Proctor and Lisa Mallon.
Please note due to Athletics Carnival only sandwiches, pies, sausage rolls and noodles will be available to st purchase off the lunch menu on Friday, 31 August. Thank you Donna Stokes – Canteen Manager
Siblings for Kindergarten Enrolment 2015 Please return to the front office Family Name: ___________________________________________ Kinder Child (for 2016): ___________________________________________ DOB: __________________________ Preschool: ________________________________ Other children at the school and classes. Name: Class:
Healthy Harold ** Last chance for Healthy Harold Merchandise Orders must be in first thing this Tuesday morning at the very latest to enable the orders to be processed. Thank you.
Don’t forget to visit our website for updates of all that is happening with the P&F and for adding your views. This can be done via the school website at www.straphaelscowra.edu.au
WELL DONE Congratulations to the following students who have achieved the next level on the Behaviour Management Programme. Level 6 William Cain
7 Gold
Shiane Murray
8 Green
Your Teachers are very Proud of You!
P.O. Box 7, Cowra 2794 Tel: 6342.2940
Email: straphaels@bth.catholic.edu.au School Website: www.straphaelscowra.catholic.edu.au
K-10 School Athletics Carnival After postponing the K-10 Athletics Carnival last Friday, it is now on this Friday 31st July. All arrangements remain the same regarding arrival at River Park and the Event Schedule. Please send a note to school if your child is unable to attend now that the day has changed. Thanks and let's hope for a clear day or two this week. Steven Thomas - Sports Coordinator K-10 Athletics Carnival Schedule of Events
P.O. Box 7, Cowra 2794 Tel: 6342.2940
Email: straphaels@bth.catholic.edu.au School Website: www.straphaelscowra.catholic.edu.au