ST JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Volume 17 11 th October 2018 School Charisms Compassion, Forgiveness & Desire for Unity In Harmony Nidja Noongar Boodjar Noonook Nyininy School Prayer Lord Jesus, Through St John Paul II and in the spirit of harmony, gift us with Compassion to better understand and care for each other Forgiveness to restore relationships and A desire for unity to live peacefully with each other Amen. St John Paul II Feast Day - 22 nd October Oh, St. John Paul II, from the window of heaven, grant us your blessing! Bless the church that you loved and served and guided, courageously leading it along the paths of the world in order to bring Jesus to everyone and everyone to Jesus. Bless the young, who were your great passion. Help them dream again, help them look up high again to find the light that illuminates the paths of life here on earth. Pray for the whole world, which is still marked by tensions, wars and injustice. You tackled war by invoking dialogue and planting the seeds of love: pray for us so that we may be tireless sowers of peace. Amen. Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. (Matthew 11) Do not forget that true love sets no conditions; it does not calculate or complain, but simply loves. (St John Paul II) Dear Parents Welcome back! I hope you had a wonderful holiday break. It s hard to believe we re in the last term of the year which will undoubtedly go as quickly as the previous terms. It s a great time to take the opportunity to chat to your child about what challenges, goals and hopes they have for the remaining 8 weeks of this school year. I would like to thank Mr Maxwell for his work in the principal role during my long service leave break. I ve heard many positive comments! Thanks also to the staff for being prepared to help out when required. Phone: 9303 7101 Fax: 9404 8777 SMS Absentee Line: 0438 404 375 Email: admin@sjpiicps.wa.edu.au
Athletics Carnival Last term we had a wonderful athletics carnival. Thanks to the P&F for their support, parents who helped on the day in various roles and to the teachers for their hard work leading up to the carnival. Congratulations to Mrs Cullen on organising a very successful event! School Feast Day Celebrations On Monday 22 October, children will be able to come in free dress (for a gold coin donation). There will be a liturgy to start the day followed by a rotation focussing on each of the school charisms. Children will have the opportunity between recess and lunch to purchase goodies and participate in fun activities organised by the various classes. Money raised will support some charities linked to the school community. Further information is in this newsletter. God Bless Mr Lamb Principal THE UNDERCOVER AREA TRANSFORMATION HAS BEGUN!! A big, big thank you to the 50+ people from our school and parish community who were able to come along and remove all the pavers from the undercover area within 90minutes!!! The concrete has now been poured. At the end of the term the top coat will be applied, leaving the area not only looking much nicer, but also making it so much easier to keep clean!
Dates to Remember OCTOBER 12 th Year 3 Zoo Excursion 19 th Merit Assembly Class Assembly (3P) Interschool Athletics Carnival Yrs (3-6) (Kingsway) 22 nd St John Paul II Feast Day School Celebration 23 rd Parent Meeting Reconciliation 7-8pm Rainbows Celebrate Me Day in undercover area 12.30-2.30 26 th Buddy Liturgy (PPJ, PPP, 5J, 5P) P&F School Colour Fun Run Parish Information St John Paul II Mass Monday to Saturday 8.00 am Every Saturday 6.00 pm Every Sunday 9.30 am Reconciliation Sundays @ 8.45 am to 9.15 am After Sunday Mass if required Anytime by appointment Baptism & Weddings By appointment Father Vinh Dong contact details 6400 0276 or 0422 422 773 Parish Office St John Paul II Catholic Primary School Tuesday & Thursday 8.00 to 11.00 am Presbytery 79 Joseph Banks Boulevard Banksia Grove WA 6031 Email: vinh.dong@perthcatholic.org.au NOVEMBER 1 st All Saints Whole School Mass (Yr 4) 2 nd All Souls Merit Assembly Prayer Assembly (Yr 5) Mission Day St Vincent De Paul Launch (Yr 5) 9 th Remembrance Day Prayer Service Year 2P 14 th Year 3 Liturgy followed by Sacrament of Reconciliation (Yr3) 9am 16 th Merit Assembly Class Assembly (1P) Other Dates & Times School Times Start 8.25 am Monday Kindy Times Start 8.25 am Monday Uniform Shop Finish 3.00 pm Finish 2.00 pm Finish 2.45 pm Finish 2.00 pm Tuesday 8.00 am to 9.00 am Wednesday 8.00 am to 9.00 am Children s School Banking Every Friday unless otherwise advised P & F Meeting Wednesday 24 th October @ 6.15pm Board Meeting Wednesday 10 th October @ 5pm
CENTRED ON JESUS CHRIST Year 3 and 4 Cluster Mass Toward the end of last term, we had a wonderful turn out of Year 3 and 4 children to the Cluster Mass to support our Parish Community. It was a wonderful way for the children to play a special role in the weekend Mass and their participation is always greatly appreciated by our Parish community. Our School Feast Day It s been a few years since we ve been able to celebrate St John Paul II s Feast Day on the actual date (Oct 22) at school. For the last 2 years Oct 22 has fallen on a weekend. This year, the fourth time we will celebrate St John Paul II s Feast Day in a special way at out school, Oct 22 is a Monday!! Here is the exciting schedule of events for this day: 8.30am Short Liturgy to Celebrate our Feast Day 9.00 am School Based Retreat based on the Charisms of our school: Forgiveness, Compassion and Desire for Unity 11.00 am St John Paul II Fun Raising Market Day Stalls each class will be running a stall. The main aim on this day is to celebrate our Feast Day any funds raised will be shared with miscellaneous charities which people in our school community have brought to our attention, which are not one of the dedicated charities we support (Project Compassion, Lifelink, Vietnam Orphanage & St Vincent De Paul). In other years on this Feast day we have supported Wheelchair for Kids, Heart Kids and contributed to building our parish church. The focus of our day is to celebrate, not to raise funds. Children are invited to bring in a small amount of money (eg: $3 to $7) to participate in the stalls. PLEASE NOTE THAT CHILDREN ARE ABLE TO COME IN FREE DRESS ON THIS DAY. THIS WEEK S QUESTION (LET MR MAXWELL KNOW THE ANSWER TO BE IN THE RUNNING FOR A LITTLE PRIZE) What is the date of St John Paul II s Feast Day?
CHARISMS OF ST JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC PRIMARY In Harmony with our God, St John Paul II Catholic Primary school community endeavours to be characterised by the following charisms: DESIRE FOR UNITY We value our relationship with Jesus, who is central to all we do. We build a relationship with Jesus through valuing and nurturing relationships with all others. As one family in Christ, we include others, create a sense of belonging for each member of our community, we respect the dignity of others, and celebrate the diversity of cultures in our community. may all be one. As you, Father, are in me and I am in you, may they also be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me (John 17) Friendship, as has been said, consists in a full commitment of the will to another person with a view to that person's good. (St John Paul II) COMPASSION Compassion motivates us to go out of our way to help others experiencing physical, spiritual, or emotional hurts and pains. We recognise the dignity of all people since they are created in God s image and likeness. Like Christ we want to be always welcoming, loving and generous in our response to others. Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. (Matthew 11) Do not forget that true love sets no conditions; it does not calculate or complain, but simply loves. (St John Paul II) FORGIVENESS We offer forgiveness. We distinguish between the actions of others which may be hurtful, and the person themselves. Through forgiveness, we restore relationships and give value to them. In Jesus and in St John Paul II we find perfect models of forgiveness. When we make mistakes, we ask for forgiveness, and seek to restore relationships. Forgive, and you will be forgiven; 38 give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap; for the measure you give will be the measure you get back. (Luke 6) But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may be children of your Father in heaven. (Matthew 5) Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. (James 5:16) Forgiveness is above all a personal choice, a decision of the heart to go against the natural instinct to pay back evil with evil. (St John Paul II)
SCHOOL UNIFORM Term 4 is Summer School Uniform Girls School Hat School Summer Dress or School Shirt & Tartan Skirt Black Shoes Green School Socks BOYS School Hat School Shirt & Cargo Shorts Green School Socks Black Shoes Please ensure your child has a school hat. NO HAT, NO PLAY. All children are required to wear a hat for all outside activities. KINDY 2019 ENROLMENTS Reminder if you have not enrolled your child for Kindy 2019 time is running out as classes will be finalised in the very near future. If you have a child born between 1 st July 2014 & 30 th June 2015, they are of eligible age to commence Kindy. Please urgently call into the office to collect an enrolment pack or download one from our website. It must be returned to the school office with all applicable documents as soon as possible.
From today, we commence the School Run4Fun Colour Explosion which is a major fundraiser this term, so we do ask for your support. The more money we raise the more we can provide for the students through vital school projects. The School Run4Fun Colour Explosion will be held on Friday 26 th October. We do ask that you bring a spare change of clothes to school, most importantly a plain white shirt as the students will be covered in powder from head to toe. The day s focus is on fun and fitness with the added benefit of raising funds for our school. Colour Powder The colour powder used in our event has been sourced direct from India, the home of Holi Powder. It is made of high quality corn starch and permitted food colours. It s non-toxic, biodegradable, skin safe and environmentally friendly. Toxicological Risk Assessment and ingredient listings can be obtained from the School Office upon request. Students with asthma are advised to be careful in their decision to participate. How Does My Child Fundraise? Students have now received a Sponsorship Form with instructions on how to raise money and order prizes. Students obtain donations in cash using the Sponsorship Form together with online fundraising. Students who raise as little as $10 or more will receive an incentive prize for their efforts. But why not aim higher? You have the option to choose up to five (5) prizes and this will set your fundraising goal. Family and friends are your greatest supporters, so ask them first for your support. You will reach your fundraising goal in no time. Student Profile Page Create a Student Profile Page at www.myprofilepage.com.au which is unique to you. There are also some great features like recording your sponsorships and selecting your prize goal. You can also register for online fundraising. It s the easiest way to help your child raise money and to reach your fundraising goal sooner. The average raised per student using online fundraising is $120. WIN A SHARE OF $70,000 WORTH OF FREE SPONSORSHIP DONATIONS. Create a Student Profile Page at www.myprofilepage.com.au and enter your unique code found on page five (5) of your Sponsorship Form to see if you re an instant winner. Give your fundraising goal a kick start! How to Order Prizes? To reward your child for their efforts, they will receive incentive prizes based on the total amount of sponsorship dollars raised in cash, online, and if applicable, any FREE SPONSORSHIP DONATIONS won using the unique code on page five (5) of the Sponsorship Form. You have two options to place your prize order: 1. Login or create a Student Profile Page at www.myprofilepage.com.au. Once the fundraiser has finished, click the ORDER MY PRIZE button and then confirm your total amount raised and order your prize/s, OR 2. Complete the back page of the Sponsorship Form and return to the school.
Please note, all donations need to be finalised Student prizes will be delivered shortly after. Thank you in advance for your participation, and get ready for a BLAST OF COLOUR! Happy fundraising! P & F President Mrs S Piek Dear Parent/Guardian RE: School Run4 Fun Colour Explosion Parent Consent Thank you to date for your support with the School Run4FunColour Explosion. We are well and truly on our way to reach our fundraising goal. The event is only weeks away which is very exciting. It is our responsibility to seek permission for your child to participate in the School Run4Fun Colour Explosion. All measures have been taken to ensure that this event is safe for all students. There will be various colour powder stations throughout the course with two designated lanes one for colour powder, the other with no powder. Your child can still participate in the event should you not wish for them to be sprayed with colour powder. The staff will do their best to throw the powder at the torso, however wind and other factors can cause the powder to protrude on the face. You may wish for your child to bring their own eye protection such as sunglasses or goggles. The colour powder used in the event is non-toxic, biodegradable and environmentally friendly consisting of 98% corn starch and 2% food colouring. It will likely washout of your child s clothing, however we recommend that your child wears a plain white shirt that you don t mind being coloured. That s what the event is all about! Based on the toxicology profiles of the powders used, their concentrations in the formulation and the mode of use, the colour powder is considered safe for use. Students with lung issues such as asthma are advised to be careful in their decision to participate. Should you wish to view the ingredient listings and toxicology risk assessment of the powder, please see the staff in the Administration Office. Get ready for a BLAST OF COLOUR, and thanks in advance for your support! Happy fundraising!
IF YOU DO NOT COMPLETE THE BELOW CONSENT FORM THIS WILL CONFIRM THAT YOUR CHILD CAN PARTICIPATE..... SCHOOL RUN4FUN COLOUR EXPLOSION PARENT CONSENT FORM Please complete and return to the Administration Office if you DO NOT consent for your child/s to participate in the School Run 4Fun Colour Explosion. I,... do not wish for my child/s stated below to participate in the School Run4Fun Colour Explosion. Student s Name: Class:.. Student s Name: Class:.. Student s Name: Class:.. Parent/Guardian s Signature:.... Date:...... Heartbeat Club A FREE information session for parents and carers of children birth to 4 years. At this session you will learn how to manage: common injuries such as burns choking drowning performing CPR A certificate of participation is included. Crèche available on request Bookings essential. Bookings essential: Please call 9367 0964 or email banksiagrove@ngala.com.au Time: 12.00pm to 3.00pm Date: Monday 29 October 2018 Venue: Child and Parent Centre Banksia Grove 14 Viridian Drive, Banksia Grove