Whitford Catholic Primary School
Newsletter 39 - 5 December 2018
Message from the Principal
Dear Parents
As we come to the end of another school year, it is a great to reflect on the many blessings we have received this year, the friendships we have made, the challenges we have met and worked through and the achievements we have celebrated. We have much to be thankful for.
This morning at our Graduation and Thanksgiving Mass, we congratulated our graduating students on their achievements and said farewell to them as they now prepare for secondary school.
To the following award winners, congratulations on a fantastic effort and your deserving awards:
AWARDS for 2018
CITIZENSHIP AWARDS
The Citizenship Awards are presented to a student from each class who through their words and actions set an excellent example for their fellow students and the school community. By following school rules, showing compassion and respect, and being responsible, this student has demonstrated qualities of a good citizen.
The recipient for 6 Blue is: Sienna Wornes
The recipient for 6 Gold is: Aleena Veljanoski
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARDS
The Academic Excellence Award is presented to a student from each class who consistently achieves outstanding results in all areas of the Curriculum.
The recipient for 6 Blue is: Jessica Gilmore
The recipient for 6 Gold is: Jeremy Lewis
OUTSTANDING EFFORT AWARDS
The Outstanding Effort Award is presented to a student from each class who displays a positive attitude towards learning and has applied themselves consistently throughout the year.
The recipient for 6 Blue is: Claudia Driver
The recipient for 6 Gold is: Indiana Peck
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
The Ian Goodenough MP Award for Community Service is presented to a student who willingly volunteers to assist staff and students in many aspects of life at Whitford Catholic Primary School.
The recipient of this award is: Calum McGonigle
CHRISTIAN LIVING AWARDS
The Christian Living Award is presented to a student whose behaviour reflects the beliefs and values of Jesus.
The recipient for 6 Blue is: Alivia King
The recipient for 6 Gold is: Jasmin Barnes
ST MARY MACKILLOP AWARD
St Mary Mackillop’s motto is “Never see a need without doing something about it.” The St Mary MacKillop Award is presented to a student who recognises the needs of others and takes action to do something about it.
The recipient of this award is: Niamh Wools-Cobb
WOODSIDE SCITECH SCIENCE AWARDS
The recipients of these awards have shown curiosity about the world around them and a desire to experiment and investigate. They have used the scientific process to problem solve and extend their knowledge. But above all they have demonstrated consistent passion and enthusiasm for Science throughout the year.
The recipient for 6 Blue is : Christopher Sanders
The recipient for 6 Gold is: Amon Ross
SPORT AWARD
This award acknowledges a student from Year 6 who has proven to be someone who displays good character, good sportsmanship, hard work and commitment towards a given task on the sports field. With many opportunities to participate in Interschool events, the recipient for this award was selected for their involvement in multiple sporting teams throughout the school year.
The recipient for this award is: Taj Butter
PERFORMING ARTS AWARD (Dance & Drama)
The Performing Arts Award is presented to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the Performing Arts in Dance & Drama.
The recipient has shown great participation in the spirit of the Arts and is worthy of special commendation.
The recipient for this award is: Niall Burke
PERFORMING ARTS AWARD (Music)
The Performing Arts Award is presented to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the Performing Arts in Music.
The recipient has shown great participation in the spirit of the Arts and is worthy of special commendation.
The recipient for this award is: Carla Puiu
MERCY AWARD
Catherine McAuley chose certain Gospel values that were important to her to help her make decisions and live her life. She also asked the Sisters of Mercy to use these values to help them make decisions.
As a Mercy school community, we recognise, with this Mercy Award, a student who strives to incorporate these values into everyday interactions with staff and fellow students.
The recipient acts with: Respect, Hospitality, Compassion, Justice, Service and Courage
The recipient for this award is: Juliette Hampson
DENISE MILLARD AWARD
The Denise Millard Award is presented to a student who demonstrates some or all of the following qualities or behaviours:
· Is supportive of the school rules and values
· Shows a genuine love of life and people
· Looks for opportunities to give rather than to receive without seeking recognition
· Puts others before himself/herself
· Has a positive relationship with staff, students and helpers within the school
Rises above personal hardship or difficulties and still displays a caring, happy disposition.
The recipient for this award is: Lachlan Dunn
I also wish to congratulate our newly announced Student Leaders for 2019 and look forward to working with them next year.
Student Leaders for 2019
Kabanesh Balasubramanian
Thomas Maher
Ella Kane
Annabelle Plichta
I take this opportunity of thanking Grace Briscoe, Amon Ross, Christopher Saunders and Addison Woodgate who, as student leaders for 2018, were great school representatives and positive advocates for their peers.
As mentioned at the ACM, we farewell Mrs Toni Stritzke on her retirement and Mrs Jessica McArtney and Mrs Sonia Palmer who have both filled teaching positions for us this year. We thank them for the amazing contribution each has made to our school community. May they be blessed with much success and happiness for the future.
At the same time we welcome the following teachers in 2019: Mrs Mellissa Hilton (returning from leave), Mrs Jodie Kelly, Miss Anita Baric and Miss Tarnica Golisano. We are delighted that they join our community and look forward to welcoming each new member to our team.
Our best wishes also to the families leaving us at the end of this school year.
On behalf of the staff, I take this opportunity to wish everyone a safe, happy and holy Christmas and look forward to seeing you in the coming new year.
Many blessings
Tamara McGougan
Principal
Thank you to all the families who came along last night to our Christmas carols concert. It was a spectacular event which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. A huge thank you to Mr Ostaszewskyj and all the students, staff and parents who helped coordinate this wonderful event.
End of Year Reports - Do you have your log-in details?
End of year reports will be available on the last day of this term. It is important that you please check your log in for SEQTA Engage as early as possible so that you will be able to access your child's report at the end of this term. To connect to SEQTA Engage, please go to https://whitfordcatholicps.coneqt-p.cathednet.wa.edu.au/
If you have any issues please contact the front office - admin@wcps.wa.edu.au or 9404 4200.
School Family Photos
2019 Book List Year 3 - 6 2019
2019 Book Lists are now available at
https://www.officemaxschools.com.au/WA/Craigie/Whitford-Catholic-Primary-School
Book Lists are for students entering Years 3-6 in 2019.
Students entering Pre-Kindy – Year 2 in 2019 do not require a booklist.
ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS
- Enter the school access key W8BT6H
- Complete the student’s details and select the student's 2019 year group
- Review your requirements list and make changes if required.
Please take note of the Subject/Class Notes on this page which list additional items such as tissues, paper towels etc, which should be brought to school during Week 1, 2019.
Please note: For home deliveries only, if you have more than one student at the same school repeat above steps.
Once completed, an order confirmation will be sent to your email address.
If you have any queries regarding Book Lists or need a printed copy of the list, please contact the Office.
Uniform Shop - Last Day Tomorrow!!
Please remember that tomorrow is the last day for the Uniform Shop before the end of the year!
The Uniform Shop is open 8.15am – 9.30am on Thursdays during term time only.
You can order online at https://www.quickcliq.com.au/ and request to have the uniform delivered to your child’s classroom (Thursdays).
We also have a Uniform Shop Open Morning on Wednesday 30th January 2018, from 9.00am until 11.00am and you are welcome to visit the Uniform Shop between these hours.
To view the uniform requirements, please visit http://www.whitfordcatholicps.wa.edu.au/images/Uniform_Policy.pdf
Swimming Lessons 2019
Students who will be in Years 3 and 4 in 2019 will commence swimming lessons in week 2,
11 February, 2019. Thank you to those parents who have already returned their forms. Please check your child's school bag for these forms and endeavour to get them back to the office by the end of the week.
Important Dates for 2019
- Wednesday 30 January - Uniform Shop open 9-11am
- Monday 4 February - FIRST DAY FOR STUDENTS
- Monday 4 March - Labour Day Holiday
- Friday 12 April - Last Day of Term 1
TERM 2
- Tuesday 30 April - First Day of Term 2 for students
- Monday 3 June - WA Day Holiday
- Thursday 4 July - Last Day of Term 2 for students
TERM 3
- Monday 22 July - First Day of Term 3 for students
- Monday 19 August - Pupil Free Day
- Wednesday 25 September - Last Day of Term 3 for students
TERM 4
- Monday 14 October - First Day of Term 4 for students
- Friday 13 December - Last Day of 2019 School Year for students
Sacramental Dates 2019
- Wednesday 23 October
- Commitment Mass - 21/22 September
- Parental Workshops - 9,10 and 11 September
Holy Communion
- Saturday 17 August/Sunday 18 August
- Commitment Mass - 29/30 June
- Parental Workshops - 29, 30 and 31 July
Confirmation
- Saturday 15 June/Sunday 16 June
- Commitment Mass - 25/26 May
- Parental Workshops - 13,14 and 15 May
Enrolment Masses
- Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 March
Parent Information Night
- Wednesday 27 March 7pm - 8.30pm
School Fees - Urgent
Reminder statements have been sent out so if you have not made arrangements or contacted the office regarding your outstanding school fees, please could this be attended to urgently.
Smoothie Sale!!
Thank you for the overwhelming support of our fresh fruit smoothies on Tuesday! Children were more excited for T.J., Ollie and Reubens smoothie creations than we had expected and supplies ran out fast! Thank you for voting - Ollie’s Mango, Banana and lemon smoothie was the clear favourite and ran out first. A very successful morning and apologies to those who didn’t get to the canteen in time. Smoothies might need to happen again in Term 1!
Thank you,
Mrs Fenlon, T.J., Ollie and Reuben
Year 2 iPads
Library News
Library Bags
Any Year 6 families who no longer have a use for their library bag could donate it to the library and we would see that it goes to a good home. (most likely to Year 5s who have lost one!)
Overdue Books
Please finalise any overdue books as soon as possible. Remember a full refund is available when you find a lost book.
Book Borrowing
All books are due back during History/Library time this week. Let’s make an effort to return all books on time. Please check your child’s library day and ask them to put their books in their school bags. Some students’ books are more than two months overdue.
See you in the Library.
St Jerome, pray for us.
Mrs Annette Lynch
TEACHER/LIBRARIAN
Parish News
We are looking for children to be involved in the Nativity Play, which is a feature of the Parish Christmas Eve Mass on the Whitford school oval. Those children who feel they would like to do a reading, and/or play the parts of Mary, Joseph, Herald, Innkeepers, Shepherds, Angels and Archangels are invited to a practice on WEDNESDAY 19TH DECEMBER AT 10 AM in the church.
Characters will be chosen from those present at the practice. All children are welcome to join us. Please note that photographs may be taken during the Mass by a parish photographer for the Parish Just Faith magazine. If this is a problem you should speak to Leanne at the rehearsal.
Enquiries: Leanne Fragomeni 0424 584 460
Canteen
ONLY PRE-ORDERED LUNCHES AVAILABLE THURSDAY
Thursday 6th December - End of Term Special 1/4 Pizza and Juice Box
No other lunch orders available on this day
Recess:
TBA
Roster: Carissa Tang, Erica Hamilton, Daniela DeLima
CANTEEN WILL BE OPEN THE FIRST DAY BACK AT SCHOOL MONDAY 4TH FEBRUARY.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO CHANGE YOUR CHILD'S CLASS DETAILS WHEN PLACING YOUR ONLINE ORDER
Please click here to view Canteen roster for Term 1 2019.
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Sacred Heart College Expressions of Interest for Year 7 2021
The College will be closing off Expressions of Interest for Year 7 2021 in December this year. If you have a child in Year 4 and have not already done so, please submit an Expression of Interest form before Monday 31 December 2018.
Siblings of students already at the College must also have submitted an Expression of Interest form to be considered for a place at the College. These forms can be found HERE.
If you have any questions please email Julie Cole, Registrar, on cole@sacredheart.wa.edu.au.