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STELLA MARIS PARISH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Term 4 Week 3 Coming Events: November, 5 Fete Conveners’ Meeting Monday, November 5– Friday, November 9 Swimming Lessons Wednesday, November 7 Sports Committee Meeting Sunday, November 11 Stella Maris School Fete Wednesday, November 14 Yr 5’s Journey to Emmaus Monday, November 19 Catholic Athletics Carnival Tuesday, November 20 School AGM Thursday November 22 Instrumental Performance Evening Friday, November 23 Year 5 Transition Day Friday, November 30 Year 5 –Be Active Day Thursday, December 6 End of Year Mass December 6 & 7 Christmas Stall Tuesday, December 11 Archbishop Wilson to visit Wednesday, December 12 Year 5 Graduation 1 November 2007 st From the Principal Dear parents/caregivers, The term is well and truly under way with many events on the horizon. Please refer to the calendar on the left and enter the dates in your diary. Students in year five should have received a separate diary with dates for events of significance to them. If you have child in Yr 5 and have not yet received a calendar of events, please make contact with your child’s teacher or the front office. At its latest meeting the Board set the fees for the 2008 school year. The Board took into account several factors when determining the fee structure for next year, these included: last year’s increase, the current healthy enrolment figures and the need to ensure our income enables us to keep up with general price increases. After discussion it was decided that fees for each student shall increase by $80 per annum ($20 per term). The Board is confident that this shall allow the school to continue to deliver existing programs as well as service the debt to be incurred by the capital development. The Annual General Meeting shall be held on November 20. If you would like to nominate for election as a Board Member, please return the slip below. The Board meets once a month on a Wednesday evening from 7:00 till 9:00 at the latest. If you would like to find out more about the Board please come and see me or give me a call. The Board has also been discussing the lack of a crossing around the school and the need for one on the park side of the school – especially for children going over for sport training after school. I have met with paid and elected representatives from the Council in the hope of finding a solution to the problem. The issue holding up progress is the lack of a footpath on the eastern side of the road. A crossing needs to link one pedestrian thoroughfare with another. A footpath needs to be built before a crossing can be constructed. Yours sincerely, Sean Hill ACTING PRINCIPAL School Board Nomination 1 Mulga Street, Seacombe Gardens SA 5047 Phone: 8296 3928 Fax: 8377 2232 contact@stellama.adl.catholic.edu.au www.stellama.adl.catholic.edu.au I would like to nominate as member of the Stella Maris School Board beginning at the commencement of the 2008 school year. Name:____________________ Child’s Class:_________________ Page 2 Term 4 Week 1 1 November 2007 st From the Parish… Children who have received the Sacrament of Eurcharist and Confirmation in 2006 and 2007 are invited to a Mass of Thanksgiving this Sunday (Nov 4th ) at 10.15am. Parents and carers are warmly encouraged to help the Catholic ethos of Stella Maris by bringing the children to this celebration. As the process to select the new Principal of Stella Maris is being conducted by the Catholic Education Office, we pray that the incoming leader will be one who will build on the great Stella Maris traditions of the past. Last Saturday’s Deanery Assembly saw 200 people from our parishes and schools meet at Sacred Heart College to review and explore the challenges we face. The feedback was very positive. (The Southern Deanery includes all parishes and schools from Plympton to Victor Harbour) Fr Rob- Parish Priest RE News FAMILY THANKSGIVING MASSES There will be a Parish Family Thanksgiving Mass this Sunday 4th of November at 10-15am followed by morning tea. Invitations have been sent to those who have already celebrated their First Communion. Thank you to those who have replied. We look forward to seeing you there on Sunday. DATES TO REMEMBER: Family Mass Sunday 4th November Vinnies visit Thursday 15th November Family Mass Sunday 18th November End of Year Mass Thursday 6th of December followed by a Family BBQ. Archbishop’s visit Tuesday 11th December Year 5 Graduation Liturgy Wednesday 12th Dec. ALL SAINTS’ DAY AND ALL SOULS’ DAY On Thursday the 1st we celebrate All Saints’ Day. It is an opportunity to give thanks for those throughout our world who have shown their love of God and served others in many ways. On Friday 2nd November is All Souls’ day when we offer prayers for those who have died, especially members of our families or those known to us. PRAYER “Jesus began to speak and taught them saying, ’Blessed are….’” Matthew 5:2 Play Café @ Holy Spirit An invite to all parents with little ones 0-5yrs. Kick start your week with coffee and play every Monday morning at 9am (during school terms). Commences September 3rd in the Parish Hall. For more info please contact Mel on 8296 0927. Term 4 School Fees Please note that School Fees Statements were sent home in Week 1. If you have not already received yours please check your child’s school bag. All fees must be finalised by 30th November 2008 unless you are on a payment plan. Anyone anticipating difficulty in finalising their fees by the above date should contact Anne Turnbull in the Front Office as soon as possible. Please see page 5 for Sibling discounts for 2008 Tuition Fees. Blessed are those who spread joy like music sowing smiles in the furrows of sadness. Blessed are those who stand up to cry out against injustice, and to achieve through their words and their deeds, equal rights on this earth. Blessed are those who offer comfort to exiles and refuge to those who are entrapped by wars. Blessed are those who give their time and their goods so that bread may become daily bread for all those who are starved. Blessed are they and holy, because in the image of the Lord Jesus, they bring happiness to this earth. Amen. Sports Results Stella Maris Team 2 Cricket Results (25th Oct) Congratulations on a win for the first game of the season, it was a great team effort out on the field. Wickets taken by Sam.P, Tom. P, Liam.OG and Henry C. A great catch by Matthew Hudson and a fantastic batting opening by Jakob O and Matthew.H of 0-25. Well done everyone! Denise Cooper Team Supervisor Regards and blessings Helen Clutterham Religious Education Coordinator. Page 3 Term 4 Week 1 1 November 2007 st Canteen Roster Week 3 – Term 4 Friday 2/11 Week 4 – Term 4 Monday 5/11 Tuesday 6/11 Wednesday 7/11 Thursday 8/11 Friday 9/11 Week 5 – Term 4 Monday 12/11 Tuesday 13/11 Wednesday 14/11 Thursday 15/11 Friday 16/11 Kylie Lovis Denise Cooper AnneMarie Mulholland/ Michelle Neilson School Fete News FETE MEETING- 5th November 2007 This is a very important meeting and requires ALL CONVENERS to attend. This is our last chance to tidy up loose ends, but more importantly you are required to attend an INDUCTION SESSION. This may help maximise your safety (and that of others) and minimise the chance of accidents. To make it easier for you, there will be two session times. Day: 9.00am Evening: 7.00pm Ange Penno Lisa Cooper/Alice Cooper Teresa Peachy/ Angela Templeton Gwen Barr Sonia Moore Deanna Bell/Sharon Ahmer Fil Marciano/Belinda Broadway Roxanne Davey/Lee Campbell Give Aways Computer monitors and keyboards. Thank you Thank you to KOOL 4 KATS for donating a Face Painting Book and Tray Holder for the Stella Maris Fete. KOOL 4 KATS are situated on Unley Road, Malvern and provide all your Costume/Fancy Dress and Face Painting needs for any occasion. Thank you to everyone who gratefully donated hairspray and face painting equipment. Donations will still be greatly appreciated especially the colours pink, purple, blue and green. (Available in Kmart, Woolworths and Hair Salons) Stella Maris Fete Raffle Raffle Books (10 tickets per family @ $2.00 each) went home on Friday 26th October. Sell them to your family and friends! There are some great prizes including: Super Swift Lawn Mower Boys 20” Cheetah BMX Bike Please return your book of tickets (including unsold tickets) in a clearly marked envelope by Friday 9th Nov. VOLUNTEER ROSTERS Volunteers Required! Have you a spare hour or two where you can help out on a stall on the day of the Fete? The Fete Volunteer Roster is up near the Principal’s office where you can put your name to an allocated time! Your support is vital in making this year’s fete a success! CLOTHES STALL Clothes stall requires help with the sorting out of the clothes on Wednesday morning at 9am. Please, if you can spare one hour can you let Tony (office) know. Thank you Kirstie Wakeley CAKE STALL Donations required! Can you cook? Never fear if you can’t! Why not ask grandma, aunty, neighbours, friends or relatives. We need baked goods ie: cakes; biscuits; slices; pies; quiches for our Cake Stall. Please deliver all goods to the school on Friday 9th November or on the day of the Fete. Trays have been sent home today for you to fill with goodies.- Please label your product clearly if it contains nuts or if it has been frozen. Page 5 Term 4 Week 3 1 November 2007 st Community News SHC School Reunion On presentation of this coupon receive… 50% off your 1st months storage rental 25% off any packaging and cartons Free move in trailer hire* (*Conditions apply) 310 Sturt Road Marion - Phone 08 8377 0454 This offer is for new customers only National Storage is a very important sponsor of our Fete A 20 Year Reunion is being held for the Sacred Heart College Senior Class of 1987 at Glenelg Surf Life Saving Club on Saturday, November 10 for more info and to RSVP by 1/11/07 contact Paula Brinkworth 0414 805 153 email glpb@bigpond.net.au. Have a go Cricket – Brighton Cricket Club Program is designed for boys and girls aged 5-8yrs 6pm-7pm Friday Nights Commencing 26th Oct. to 7th Dec. Brighton Oval For more info please contact Ian Wallace on 8371 1143 or 0418 826 843 What’s Happening In Term 4 Sacred Heart College Principal’s Tour Brighton Road Thursday 1st November 2007 9.00am Any queries please call 8294 2988 Flinders Little Athletics For children 5-17 years Events include running, hurdles, throws and jumps Qualified coaches Fridays at 6:00pm Flinders University Sports Ground (Upper Field) Corner of Sturt and South Roads Contact Nadine on 8278 7279 The annual SA Water Vacswim program will be held between the 7th – 17th January 2008. It is for all students between the age of 5 and 18 years. The cost is $19.50 enrolment fee per child for nine (9) forty minute lessons. Forms are available at the Front Office Counter. (There are additional costs for pool entry at public, community and private pools). CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL FETE 4 November 2007 10.00am – 3.00pm Jumping Castle, Home Made Produce, Cakes & Lollies, Pasta, Yiros, Pizza, BBQ, Steptoe Stall, Children’s Games, Bar & Café, Silent Auction Time for Kids Time for Kids has been supporting South Australian children since 1960. We are looking for volunteer families who would like to share some time with a child from a disadvantage background one weekend a month or for a few days during school holidays. Most of the children referred to us live with isolated sole parents or grandparents, some with challenging social, health or economic problems. Research shows that the introduction of just one external support factor can change the course of a child’s life. Give yourself and your kids a chance to contribute and make a difference to the future of a child. For more information ring 83626311. A COMMUNITY EVENT TO CELEBRATE ST MARTIN DE PORRES FEAST DAY AND THE SCHOOLS 21ST BIRTHDAY When: Sunday Nov. 4th 2007 Where: St Martin de Porres Church 1 Berrima Road – Sheidow Park Time: from 9.15am onwards Family Mass at 9.15am followed by blessing of sculpture. If you have a business you would like to advertise in the Newsletter, please contact the front office. Page 4 Term 4 Week 3 1 November 2007 st Week 4 – Swimming Programme Just a reminder that our WATER AND SAFETY PROGRAMME starts on Monday November 5 and runs for the full week. Class Yr 3’s &5/4’s Yr 2’s R/1 OB Headlice A notice went out at the beginning of the week to all families to advise that there was Headlice found in one of the student’s hair. To stop this cycle of headlice, could all parent/carers please check their child/ren’s hair weekly. Thank you Departing School 9:30 am 11:15 am 11:15 am 1:15 pm 1:15 pm 1:15 pm Lesson Time 10:15 am-11.45pm 11:45 am-12.30pm 11:45 am-12.30pm 1:45 pm-2.30pm 1:45 pm-2.30pm 1:45 pm-2.30pm Returning Approx. 12:15 pm 12:50 pm 12:50 pm 3.00pm 3.00pm 3.00pm Failte Recent arrivals to South Australia are invited to attend a Welcome BBQ at the Irish Australian Association, Where: Carrington St. Adelaide. When: Sunday 18th November Time: from 12.30pm. Anyone who has arrived from Ireland during the last 18 months or so is encouraged to attend to meet other families and individuals who have recently arrived and members of the Irish Community. You can find out about the many associations and groups which support and promote Irish culture and activity in Adelaide. Food, Music and Craic provided. Please RSVP for catering purposes to Fidelma on 0415 262 625 or fdbreen@bigpond.com R/1 T R/1 R R/1 D Students are asked to bring their bathers and towel to school in a labelled plastic bag. In addition, could students please wear sandals for the week. (NOT THONGS) Please label all articles of clothing, including towels (and goggles if you have them) with your child’s name. Sibling Discount –Tuition Fees 2008 TUITION FEES In order to correctly apply the family discounts to the school fees it is necessary to keep the school informed of siblings at other South West Region Schools, e.g. Sacred Heart Middle and Senior, Marymount, and Cabra. If you will have children attending any of these schools next year as well as Stella Maris, please complete the attached tear off slip and return to the front office. ----------------------------------Name of Child………………………………………………… Date of Birth………………………………………… School Attended in 2008………………………… Name of any child completing their schooling at end of 2007………………………….. Please return to front office Att: Anne Turnbull Sturt Blue Light Disco The Sturt Blue Light will be holding a Blue Light Disco On Friday November 23rd Where: Marion Cultural Centre – Domain Theatre 287 Diagonal Road – Oaklands Park Time: 7.30 – 10.00pm Entry Fee: $5.00 cash only Age 9-17 years only Pre purchase tickets available at the Domain Theatre Box office. This event is a lock in. Centacare Centacare runs free courses to the public. A few courses that are currently running at Centacare at the moment are: ‘From Pre-School to Pre-Cool’ The Ups And Downs, Highs And Lows Of Parenting (Ages 4-8 yrs) ‘Children Included’ – Supporting Children whose families have experienced Parental Separation or Divorce ‘Connecting with your Pre-Teen’ Watching your child change in the ‘Tween’ years. ‘Growing up with your teenager’ – Living peacefully with young people. Centacare are running an Information Evening for Men and Women on Fertility and Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology. Cost is $20.00 14th November, 7.00-9.00pm; 33 Wakefield St Page 6 Term 4 Week 3 1 November 2007 st
