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Dear Parents and Caregivers,
The Year 5 camp at Waterslea concluded this afternoon. It was a very successful camp led by the Year 5 staff, Mr Douglas and Mr Holgate. Leadership and building positive relationships was a focus of the camp. The students participated positively and numerous additional staff assisted to make the camp a success. A gracious thank you is extended to all staff who stayed overnight and provided supervision and support for the students. I look forward to the Year 5 students sharing the experiences of camp through the next newsletter.
Last Friday the students in Years 3-6 participated in the first school assembly for Term 4. It was good to see the number of students who received awards for a variety of reasons. At the assembly, one of the highlights featured public speaking presentations from students in Year 5 and Year 6. Remm McKenzie gave his winning speech from the Year 6 competition and also represented our school at the Diocesan competition on Wednesday this week. Stella Lane, Jazz Annan and Elise Campbell from Year 5 also presented great speeches as well. This Friday, students in Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 will attend their fortnightly assembly, commencing at 2.10pm. All parents and carers are welcome to attend.
On Friday 4 November 2022, we will celebrate the annual Grandparents Mass at 9.30am. Please put the word out and invite the grandparents to attend this special mass. We will also celebrate the Feast of St Michael at this mass.
Please keep in your prayers the students who will receive the Sacrament of Eucharist (First Holy Communion) on Sunday 20 November 2022. Next Wednesday 2 November 2022, there will be a reflection meeting for these students and their parents in the school hall, from 6.00pm-7.00pm.
The momentum is building for the School Fun Run - Colour Run which will occur on Thursday 10 November 2022. This is the first major fundraising event for almost three years. The event has the potential to fundraise much needed funds to put towards outdoor facilities. It replaces the old ‘WALKATHON’ as an opportunity to involve all students, families, extended family and friends. Please encourage your child to work their magic to secure sponsorship. It will be a fun day.
The Kindergarten 2023 Playgroups have commenced and have been very popular and successful so far. These playgroup sessions involve parents and kindergarten students. They occur on Fridays and Mondays for the first four weeks of term. Thank you to the staff who are assisting with the playgroups as well as the transition visits that a number of the new Kindergarten students will attend this term.
Finally, I ask all families who use the drop off zone in North Street, to follow the road rules. To remain within the law, parents and carers are encouraged to remain in the car with students leaving the car on the kerb side. This will ensure regular movement of cars and is the intention of the drop off zone. We also recommend all parents cross the road using the crossings. The police have been patrolling this area recently and will book drivers who do not follow the road rules.
Mr Christopher Paton
Principal
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Week 4 |
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| Monday 31 October | |
| Tuesday 1 November | 5B Class Mass, 9am, Church |
| Wednesday 2 November | 5R & 5W Class Mass, 9am, Church Year 1 & Kindy Shoelace Tying Sessions First Holy Communion Reflection Meeting, 6pm, School Hall |
| Thursday 3 November | |
| Friday 4 November | Grandparents Mass, 9.30am, School Hall (No Primary Assembly this week) |
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Week 5 |
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| Monday 7 November | |
| Tuesday 8 November | 4B Class Mass, 9am, Church |
| Wednesday 9 November | 4R Class Mass, 9am, Church |
| Thursday 10 November | 4W Class Mass, 9am, Church Colour Run - Fun Run |
| Friday 11 November | Assembly, Infants (K-Y2), 2pm, School Hall |
Well done to everyone for wearing CRAZY socks last week. You all looked amazing. Thank you for supporting Catholic Mission with their goat rearing centre in Ethiopia to help bring hope to the families and children suffering malnutrition. St Michael’s raised $645. This will buy six goats for the centre. Your generosity for those in need is greatly appreciated.
First Holy Communion
Reminder: Reflection Evening Wednesday 2 November 6pm in the hall for parents and candidates.
Grandparents Mass
Everyone is welcome to come and celebrate as a community our wonderful grandparents. A whole school mass will be held on Friday 4 November at 9.30am in the hall. After mass families are welcome to visit classrooms and enjoy a morning tea. It is wonderful that after three years we can come together again as a community to celebrate our faith. We look forward to seeing you next Friday.
Classes Masses
Classes Masses will resume next week:
Week 4
Tuesday 1 Nov 5B
Wednesday 2 Nov 5R & 5W
Week 5
Tuesday 8 Nov 4B
Wednesday 9 Nov 4R
Thursday 10 Nov 4W
Week 6
Wednesday 16 Nov 2R
Thursday 17 Nov 2W
Week 7
Tuesday 22 Nov 3B
Wednesday 23 Nov 3R
Thursday 24 Nov 3W
Week 8
Tuesday 29 Nov 1B
Wednesday 30 Nov 1R
Thursday 1 Nov 1W
Week 9
Tuesday 6 Dec KR
Thursday 8 Dec KW
Friday 9 Dec KB and BC- TBC
Martine Mathieson
Religious Education Coordinator
Swimming Carnival
It is the time of year that St Michael’s gears up for the annual Swimming Carnival. In previous years, we have held a twilight carnival for only those swimmers who wish to compete at the Diocesan Swimming Carnival. This year we are trialling a Swimming Carnival for all students in Years 2 to 6. This carnival will be held at Bomaderry Pool on Friday 2 December. The swimming carnival will be held in two parts:
- Part 1: Competitive Swimming Carnival
- Part 2: Non-Competitive Swimming Carnival
PART 1: Competitive Swimming, 8.30am
This part of the carnival is for serious and strong swimmers who would like to represent the school at the Diocesan Swimming Carnival in 2023. It will take place at 8.30am. Students will need to be dropped off at the pool for this part of the carnival. A key requirement to enter this carnival is that the swimmers are current squad swimmers and have received formal and ongoing swimming lessons. All swimmers must be able to swim 50m unaided. If you wish to enter your child in the competitive carnival you must fill out the following form by Monday 21 November. Competitive Swimming Carnival entry form
PART 2: Non-Competitive Swimming Carnival
This will take place at the conclusion of the competitive carnival. These students will arrive at school as normal, and will travel to and from Bomaderry pool for the carnival. All students who are competent swimmers will compete in this carnival. There will be no formal races and no ribbons presented. Students will be given the opportunity to swim against their friends across the width of the pool in freestyle, breaststroke and if time permits relays. All children are to complete the following form for the Non-Competitive Carnival by Monday 21 November. Non-Competitive Swimming Carnival Form
Wollongong Diocesan Team 2023 Trials
Nominations are now open for students in Years 4 and 5 who wish to trial for a Wollongong Diocesan team for 2023. Please be aware that we can only send a few students for each selected sport, the Catholic Education Office advise the following selection criteria:
- Schools are encouraged to nominate OUTSTANDING PLAYERS ONLY. Students should be representative players who play regularly in competitions.
- Students should be highly skilled athletes and familiar with the rules and skills associated with their nominated sport.
- Students who have participated at an elite level are encouraged to nominate.
Your child may not be successful in their nomination due to experience, skills or not meeting the CEO criteria. Students who have nominated for a sport will be informed if they have been successful or unsuccessful to attend the trials when the trial date is near. If you have any questions, please contact me.
To nominate your child for a sport please fill out the following form https://bit.ly/3xoWTZc. Please submit a separate form for each sport nomination.
Upcoming Sport Dates for Term 4
- Sport Nominations for Cricket, Basketball, Softball and Tennis CLOSED - No late nominations will be accepted.
- Sport Nominations for AFL, League, Netball, Hockey, Touch, Rugby Nominations due (Year 4 and 5 only) – Monday 14 November 2022.
- St Michael’s Swimming Carnival (Year 2 – 6) – Friday 2 December 2022
If you have any questions about sports or any upcoming events, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Mr Andrew Allmark
Sports Coordinator
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Special Guest Appearance
We are lucky to have Talia Atfield helping on the day. Talia plays for Illawarra Dragons Women's League and is Group 7 Player of the year. She will be at our starting line to kick off each race. Thanks for supporting our school community Talia
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BBQ Sausage Sizzle
P&F will be cooking a Sausage Sizzle for the children on the day. We are asking that these be preordered. An order form will be sent home and will need to be returned to the office by Monday 7 November. Cost will be $5 which will include a sausage sizzle and a popper.
The BBQ will be available on the day for parents to purchase, Sausage Sizzle - $3.50.
Tea Towel Fundraising
As you would be aware, students have been excitedly participating in completing their personalised self portrait designs for the Tea Towel fundraising initiative.
https://www.expressions.com.
Final orders are due on Sunday 6 November 2022.
Please see attached Flyer for further details.
Thank you for your ongoing support.
Head Lice
