Notre Dame Catholic Primary School
Foundations for Life Long Learning 14 February 2019
Dear Parents and Staff
I’m not a big fan of Valentine’s Day - there, I’ve said it, and many of you will be thinking “What a cold-hearted man”. It’s not that I’m completely against the idea of having a day when we do something special for those we love, however, we shouldn’t need a card company to remind us to do this on a particular day. Any day, or perhaps every day, should be when we show our love for those close to us and having someone or tradition dictate when that should be doesn’t sit well with me. That said, when I finally get home this evening after a couple of meetings, I will be sure to make my wife fully aware of just how special she is.
For those who have a far more romantic view of Valentine’s Day than mine my favourite legend of the origins of the day contends that Valentine was a priest who served in Rome during the reign of Emperor Claudius II in the third century. Claudius decided that single men made better soldiers so he outlawed marriage. Valentine, realising the injustice of this decree, continued to marry young lovers in secret. When his actions were discovered he was put to death, thus becoming a martyr for his faith and the inspiration for the sale of millions of floral arrangements throughout the world each year.
ASSEMBLY
The first of our Merit Assemblies will be held tomorrow morning when we recognise children who have been working particularly hard over the past two weeks. We will also be announcing our Faction Captains and Library Monitors and commissioning all of our Year Six students as Leaders for 2019.
YEAR SIX CAMP
There is high excitement in the Year Six classes with their school camp commencing next Monday. The teachers have coordinated an excellent programme that will be challenging for the children educationally, physically and emotionally. I look forward to joining the campers from Wednesday to Friday of next week and sharing in the many wonderful experiences that are planned.
PARKING….AGAIN!
I spoke to the City of Belmont Rangers who were outside our school this morning. They have informed me that they will be regularly patrolling around our school to ensure that vehicles are parked legally. I am not sure if they have issued any infringements yet but they have advised that they will be doing so in the near future if parents continue to park illegally. Please ensure that you:
In addition to the above I remind parents that there is only a Left Turn option when leaving the small carpark area on Oswell Street.
ADVANCED NOTICE
I hope all parents have noticed on the Term Calendar that Tuesday 5 March is a professional development day for the staff and children do not attend school on this day. It is the Tuesday after the Labor Day long weekend so perhaps, if you’re going away, you could extend your stay and avoid the traffic by heading home on the Tuesday.
2019 DATES
Term 2 : Tuesday 30 April to Friday 5 July
Term 3 : Monday 22 July to Wednesday 25 September
Term 4 : Monday 14 October to Friday 13 December
2019 SACRAMENTAL CELEBRATIONS
Term 2 - Eucharist : Saturday 15 June @ 6.00pm
& Sunday 16 June @ 10.00am
Term 3 - Confirmation: Saturday 14 September @ 6.00pm
UPCOMING EVENTS
MONDAY 18 FEBRUARY - FRIDAY 22 FEBRUARY
Year 6 Camp
WEDNESDAY 6 MARCH
Ash Wednesday - Combined Schools Mass @ 9.30am
SATURDAY 9 MARCH
Reconciliation Commitment Mass @ 6.00pm
SUNDAY 10 MARCH
Reconciliation Commitment Mass @ 10.00am
MONDAY 18 MARCH - FRIDAY 29 MARCH
Swimming Lessons PP-Yr 5
THURSDAY 21 MARCH
Reconciliation Parent/Child Workshop @ 6.00pm
THURSDAY 28 MARCH
Celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation @ 6.00pm
PARISH NEWS
Notre Dame Parish is hosting the World Day of Prayer for 2019. It commences with hymns, readings and the guest speaker will be focusing on the women from 'Slovenia'. Following an hour's service, fellowship will be held in the Parish Centre. To help with catering please bring a plate to share.
READING CLUB
LIBRARY NEWS
Share the library love…
Students were invited to come to the library and share their love of stories by creating their own shadow puppet theatre. They made their own puppets and enjoyed hearing each other’s stories. Due to the high interest in this activity, we will continue this in week 3.
Love was found in the library!!
During the week students came to the library to do something they love in the library. Students played lego, uno, twister, chess, guess who and read great books. We hope that they loved coming to the library and that they created special memories of this unique and loved space in our community.
Makerspace is held in the school library on Wednesdays. This term Year 3 and Year 5 will have the opportunity to create and invent using Little Bits, programming Dash robots, making circuits with Makey Makey’s and Wedo (created by Lego). The students in the photos above are using a Makey Makey keyboard to play a piano using marshmallows and dinosaur lollies.
Mrs Sarmardin
Librarian
CANTEEN NEWS
Next week's roster:
Monday 18 February: Alison Ryan
Wednesday 20 February: Karon Russell
Friday 22 February: Ros Lovick
Hope to see you at the canteen canteen soon.
Kayleen McLean
Canteen coordinator
UNIFORM SHOP
MONDAY & WEDNESDAY 1.30pm-3.30pm.
Orders and payment can also be made at the front office.
Danielle Lawrie
Uniform Shop Coordinator
SCHOOL BANKING
PARENTS' & FRIENDS' COMMITTEE
COMMUNITY NEWS
SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB
To Register click on this link:
2019 PARKS & ENVIRONMENT EVENTS - CITY OF BELMONT
AUSTRALIAN GIRLS CHOIR - FEBRUARY OPEN CLASSES
Look no further than the Australian Girls Choir (AGC) because we encourage, challenge and inspire girls as they learn to sing, dance and perform. School aged girls are invited to try our fun and inclusive classes and learn more about being part of the AGC! Contact us if you would like to attend a free trial class in February.
Ph 6365 2100 or email perth@aspagroup.com.au
CLOVERDALE DENTAL THERAPY CENTRE
There is one remarkable, powerful thing that the happiest families do well that most other families do not do at all. They establish traditions.
We hope you have a wonderful week!
Sam, Britta and the ParentTV Team.
CHISHOLM CATHOLIC COLLEGE
OPEN DAY/SCHOLARSHIP and ENROLMENT INFORMATION
The College's annual Open Day will be held on Thursday, 28 February 2019. Guided Tours will begin at 8.45am, 11am and 1.15pm from the Performing Arts Centre. Parking will be from the entry on May Street and as directed.
Bookings for tours are essential and close on Wednesday, 20 February 2019. Bookings can be made via our website or please contact our administration office on 9208 2500.
The Principal also invites applications for College Scholarships and Bursaries including Academic Scholarships, Indigenous Bursaries and Music Scholarships. More detailed information regarding the Scholarships and Bursaries can be found on the College website under Enrolments.
Requests for application forms should be directed to the College Enrolment Registrar, Mrs Anne Balmer on 9208 2516. Please note that applications for scholarships close on Wednesday 13 March 2019.
Enrolment interviews for Year 7 places for 2021 will commence shortly. The deadline for consideration for the first round of applications (including Siblings) will close on Friday 15 March 2019.
Please note that interviews and offers continue throughout first and second term for new families. Sibling interviews will occur over two evenings on a date to be advised.
Please consult the College website: www.chisholmcc.wa.edu.au for further information regarding College Enrolment and enrolment criteria.
RELATIONSHIP AUSTRALIA
A professional training course for those that work on the front line with clients or customers!
“Defusing Angry & Abusive Customers”
Date: Tuesday 26 February WEST LEEDERVILLE
Time: 9.30am to 1.00pm
Fees: $110
A course to provide you with the knowledge and skills to help you help others in a safe way.
Date: Tuesday 7 May WEST LEEDERVILLE
Time: 9.30am to 4.30pm
Fees: $220
This course provides a variety of practical strategies for professionals to incorporate into their work with adolescents.
Date: Tuesday 28 May WEST LEEDERVILLE
Time: 9.30am to 4.30pm
Fees: $220