St Catherine of Siena T: 9743 2166 E: principal@scmeltonwest.catholic.edu.au NEWSLETTER W: www.scmeltonwest.catholic.edu.au Term 1, Week 9 March 31st 2017 Reflection A reading from the letter of St Paul to the Ephesians. You were darkness once, but now you are light in the Lord; be like children of light, for the effects of the light are seen in complete goodness and right living and truth. Try to discover what the Lord wants of you, having nothing to do with the futile works of darkness but exposing them by contrast. The things which are done in secret are things that people are ashamed even to speak of; but anything exposed by the light will be illuminated and anything illuminated turns into light. That is why it is said: Wake up from your sleep, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you. The Word of the Lord. Dear Families, Holy Week is the final week in our journey through Lent and this year will be the last week of the holidays. Holy Week is especially significant and sacred as it recalls the last week of Jesus life in preparation for his death and resurrection. During Holy Week we have the opportunity to reflect on the events leading up to the death and resurrection of Jesus. His entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. The Washing of the Disciples Feet, the Last Supper, Praying in the Garden and Jesus Arrest on Holy Thursday, The Crucifixion of Good Friday and Jesus Resurrection on Easter Sunday. Through these events we see the humanity of Jesus. Thank you to Mrs Iacovino, staff and students who have prepared our Lenten prayer services to assist us in our reflections and preparation for Easter. Today our Year 5 & 6 students led us in the Stations of the Cross. Their representation of these events was prayerful and reverent and highlighted both the significance and poignancy of Holy Week. Thanks to Ms Russell, Mrs Coombes and our Yr 5 & 6 students for all of your efforts in preparing and presenting the Stations of the Cross. When we come back in Term 2 we will celebrate Easter and the Risen Christ with a whole school liturgy on Tuesday 18th April at 2:00pm in the church. Everyone is most welcome to join us for this liturgy. The Parish of Melton Easter Timetable is included in this newsletter, this lists the days and times for all liturgies throughout Holy Week. This week our Year 3 students have celebrated the Sacrament of Penance and made their First Reconciliation. This is one of the Sacraments of Initiation and is an important time for the children. Reconciliation gives us a chance to acknowledge our choices which may not have been our best in the sure knowledge that we are always forgiven. God s mercy and compassion for us, and our failings, is infinite, we can be sure that our sins have been forgiven and that we are right with God. Thank you to Ms Terrill, Mrs Downey, Mrs Morrison and Mrs Iacovino for preparing the children to receive this Sacrament, and well done to all of the children for their prayerful and reverent participation on the night. Already we are at the end of Term 1, the time has gone so quickly. Thank you to everyone for your support throughout this term. Best wishes to you all for a safe and happy holiday and Easter. I look forward to continuing to work with you all next term. Best Wishes for the Easter season Carmel Marantelli PRINCIPAL SCHOOL FEES Term 1 fees are now well overdue, families who have not paid this should do so early in Term 2. Please make sure that your account is up to date at all times. Families who have paid their school fees in full by the end of Term 3 will go into a draw to receive 1 term of fees ($400) paid back to you. Families who are on a direct debit payment and have this up to date by the end of Term 3 will also be eligible to go into the draw.
Easter Raffle A very big thank you to all families who sold raffle tickets in our Easter raffle. Congratulations to the following prize winners: Drew Henthorne, Vanja & Miro Juresic, Blanche Thompson, Shyanne Reardon, Miss Simmons, Anupa Peramuna, Ned Michael, Kenny Tagaloa, Maddison Edwards, Harish Katuwal-Chhetri, Madeline Wroblewski, Reet, Jasmine Van Berkel, Priscilla Deng, Shanessa Teves, Hari, Ryleigh Simpson, Romey Hossni, Max Squire, Hayley Wright, Pat Searle, Manoz D Silva, Drew Henthorne, John Wheeler, Jasmine Paddon, Mercey, Georgia Galileos, Patrick Wolfe, Mrs Downey, Addison & Charli McKinley, Melanie Pearmine and Joshua Morris. Easter Parade Our Easter Bonnet Parade was a riot of colour and fun; thank you to everyone who entered into the spirit of this and assisted with making Easter bonnets for the children to wear great fun was had by all.
A very big thank you to all the members of our Parents and Friends Committee for organising our Easter raffle and Easter bonnet parade. Your hard work and dedication is very much appreciated and the students had a wonderful time creating their Easter bonnets and participating in the parade. New members are always welcome to join the Parents and Friends Committee. If your are interested in joining or volunteering some time with the P & F please leave your details at the school office
It has been wonderful to see children receiving raffle tickets for being bucket fillers this week. Staff and students have been giving raffle tickets out to lots of students who have been bucket fillers. As I mentioned last week this book encourages positive behaviour by using the concept of an invisible bucket to show children how easy and rewarding it is to express kindness, appreciation and love by filling buckets. It helps children to understand bucket dipping is a negative behaviour, not a permanent label. It also builds on the concept that it is possible to fill or dip into our own buckets. Here are some ideas of how you can be a Bucket Filling Family I would like to thank staff and students for their participation and commitment to Social and Emotional Learning sessions this term. I would also like to thank parents for the great job you are doing to support your children to ensure we can provide a safe and happy environment for everyone to attend. Kristie Browning Wellbeing Leader/Individual Needs Co-ordinator Parish Of Melton Office 10 Unitt Street, Melton Tel: 9743 6515, Fax: 9747 8603 Email: stdoms@bigpond.net.au Office Open: Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm Mass Times - St Catherine of Siena Wednesday: 9.15am Tuesday Evening: 7.00pm Saturday Evenings: 6.00pm Sunday Mornings: 9.00am & 11.00am Sunday Evenings: 5pm Reconciliation Saturday : 5.30pm - 5.45pm Mass Times - St Dominic s Thurs - Friday : 9.15am Uniform Update Winter uniform stock is now available in the uniform shop. Wearing the winter uniform is compulsory during term 2 and 3. The uniform shop is open every Monday and Wednesday morning before school from 8:30am - 9:00am. The uniform shop is located in the school hall. ***Please note Eftpos facilities are not available in the uniform shop*** The breakfast club will be running again in Term 2 from Tuesday, 2nd May. The breakfast club will continue every Tuesday morning from 8:30am - 8:45am throughout the term. All students at St Catherine of Siena who do not have the opportunity to have breakfast at home are welcome to visit the breakfast club. First day Term 2 Tuesday, 18th April
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to the following children who all received an award at assembly today. You have all worked hard to settle back into school quickly and I am sure that you will continue to try your best each week. Prep B - Sharnie Ambrose-Brewer Prep C - Melissa Ishak Prep D - Nial Ajeith 1E - Ella Evans 1F - Adele Vassallo-Grant 1H - Louis Van Berkel 2I - Ethan Magri 2J - Trinity Meredith 2K - Jack Thorneycroft 3L - Richard Goudie 3M - Thomas Barrow 3O - Nynakiir Chol 4R - Wialual Mialual 4T - Jett Garunovic 4V - Annabelle McCartney 5Q - Mary Marinjira 5S - Jordyn Briggs 5U - Jamie Millington 6N - Kiara Masey 6P - Olivia Maklin LoTE - Ned Michael, Aidan Davis & Mabil Ngong Term 2 2017 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 17 Easter Monday 18 Week 1 *Term 2 begins *Easter Liturgy @ 2:00pm 19 *Class Mass Yr 6 20 21 *PEP Cultural Day 22 23 24 Week 2 25 ANZAC Day 26 *Class Mass Yr Prep *Prep 2018 Enrolment Information Night @ 6:30pm 27 *School tours @ 9:15am, 9:45am & 10:15am 28 *St Catherine of Siena Feast Mass @ 9:15am 29 *St Catherine of Siena Feast Day 30 1 May Week 3 2 3 *Class Mass Yr 4 4 *School Photos 5 6 7 8 Week 4 9 *Yr 3 & Yr 5 NAPLAN 10 *Class Mass Yr 2 *Yr 3 & Yr 5 NAPLAN 11 *Yr 3 & Yr 5 NAPLAN 12 *Mothers Day Breakfast *Mothers Day Stall 13 14 15 Week 5 16 17 *Class Mass Yr 5 18 19 20 *Eucharist Presentation Mass 21 *Eucharist Presentation Mass 22 Week 6 23 24 *Class Mass Yr 3 25 26 27 28
PARISH OF MELTON EASTER TIMETABLE 2017 ********************************************************* Palm Sunday Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th April, 2017 ************************************************************************** Holy Thursday 13th April, 2017 Mass of the Lord s Supper 7.30pm Adoration 8.30pm to 10.00pm ************************************************************************** Good Friday 14th April, 2017 10.30am Stations of the Cross followed by Individual Reconciliation 3.00pm Celebration of the Lord s Passion ************************************************************************* Holy Saturday 15th April, 2017 10.30am Blessing of the Easter Food Please Note: NO EVENING MASS ************************************************************************ Easter Sunday 16th April, 2017 Mass: 5.30am Easter Vigil 9.00am, 11.00am and 5.00pm **************************
ST CATHERINE OF SIENA PRIMARY SCHOOL - WINTER UNIFORM ORDER FORM - Parent Name: Phone: BOYS - Daily, except sports day ITEM 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE TROUSERS $32.00 BOYS SPORTS DAY ONLY ITEM 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE TRACKPANTS $25.00 GIRLS - Daily, except sports day ITEM 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE TUNIC - CHECK $50.00 TROUSERS - CHECK $40.00 GIRLS SPORTS DAY ONLY ITEM 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE TRACKPANTS $27.00 Miscellaneous for both boys and girls ITEM 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE POLO SHIRT - Short Sleeve $25.00 POLO SHIRT - Long Sleeve $27.00 WINDCHEATER $35.00 SCHOOL JACKET [Optional] $65.00 ART SMOCK S M L $17.00 SCHOOL BAG $40.00 TOTAL ORDER AMOUNT Presentation of Uniform: All students are expected to wear the prescribed school uniform, at all times. Black shoes are to be worn daily, except on sports days - runners are to be worn. Socks - navy. Jewellery: a watch can be worn. Earrings are to be plain studs/small sleepers only. Hair - long hair to be tied up in black/brown hair-tie, with or without a blue/yellow ribbon. No Nail polish. UNIFORM SHOP IS OPEN EACH MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY MORNINGS BETWEEN 8.30AM - 9.00AM PAYMENT BY CASH & PAID IN FULL AT TIME OF ORDER
Melton City Council GET ACTIVATED STAY MOTIVATED Get Activated Stay Motivated is a holiday activity for kids aged between 1 and 12. Kids get a chance to try a range of sports and other activities in one morning, all in the one place! VISIT: https://www.trybooking.com/pemx to register, NOW! WHEN: Wednesday 5 th April (Caroline Springs) TIME: WHERE: COST: Wednesday 12 th April (Melton) 10am 12pm Caroline Springs Leisure Centre 9 The Parade, Caroline Springs Melton Indoor Recreation Centre Coburns Road, Melton $5 per child ENQUIRIES: Margaret on 9747 5327 margaretz@melton.vic.gov.au Great fun for W: melton.vic.gov.au P: 9747 7200