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Dear Families
It’s hard to believe we are already at the end of Week 3! The Mathematical Assessment Interviews (MAI) are taking place today with the majority of students assessed. As previously advised, any student who was not assessed today has already been assessed or will be over the next few days.
Today I visited many of the local pre-schools, meeting the educators and promoting Open Day, which is on Tuesday 24th March. Over the next few weeks we will be working hard to promote St Kieran’s to the wider community and your assistance would be greatly appreciated. There is no better advertisement than word of mouth! If you know of any family looking for a school for their child next year or beyond, invite them to the Open Day or to one of the Learning Together playgroups that the school will be hosting this term. The Parents and Friends Association (P&F) has formed a marketing committee that will be calling upon support in promoting our wonderful school throughout the year.
The P&F has organised a Brekkie for Bushfires next Friday morning before school. It is also serving as the welcome to new families and students. Qkr! orders close later this evening, and no late orders will be accepted, so please get your order in ASAP. I look forward to seeing as many of our families as possible next Friday.
The first Family Mass is this Sunday morning at 9.30am, led by our Year 2 students and teachers. Even if your child is not in Year 2, please come and join us in this celebration of our faith and community.
Michael Gallagher
Principal
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Please note that dates may be subject to change. Remember to check your Compass App for any updates.
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2020 Term Dates
End Term 1: Thursday 9 April
Term 2 Commences: Monday 27 April
End Term 2: Friday 3 July
Term 3 Commences: Tuesday 21 July
End Term 3: Thursday 24 September
Term 4 Commences: Monday 12 October
End Term 4: Wednesday 16 December
Staff Development Days - Pupil Free
Friday 14 February - Mathematical Assessment Interviews
Monday 20 July - Numeracy / Science
Friday 25 September - Spirituality (please note change of date)
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MAI
By the end of next week all our students would have completed the MAI (Mathematical Assessment Instrument). Thank you to all the parents who booked online. As explained in last week’s newsletter arrangements have been made with the remaining students in order to complete the test.
This type of testing is diagnostic in that it provides teachers with information about the numeracy skills and understandings the student has already acquired. By understanding this, the learning and teaching program can be better differentiated to suit each students’ exact level of understanding so that skills can be built on and developed.
Understanding the actual “grade” given through the use of the MAI involves understanding that students move through a continuum of skill development called Growth Points. The Growth Points are allocated across the areas of Counting, Place Value, Addition and Subtraction and Multiplication and Division. They range from 0 – where particular skills are not yet apparent to a possible Growth Point of 6 for Counting, 5 for Place Value, 6 for Addition and Subtraction and 7 for Multiplication and Division. There are “benchmarks” for the level of achievement a student should have at the start of the school year and if the student is below that level then they are considered “vulnerable” in that particular area and require differentiated support to develop their skills and understanding. These areas are all at the very core of mathematical understanding and it is these skills that can then be applied across other strands of Mathematics.
Should you wish to find out what your child’s MAI result was you can ask the teacher at the Parent Teacher Interviews which will be held before the end of Term One.
Information about the Parent Teacher Interviews will be made available over the next few weeks.
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Religious Education
“Prayer is an encounter with the mystery of God where we are invited to join in a relationship with God”
"Prayer and Liturgy Resource” Catholic Education South Australia
Catholic Schools give opportunities for students to:
Learn about prayer in the Catholic tradition
Listen and respond to God
Embrace the beauty and richness of prayer
Develop skills for personal and communal prayer
As part of our School Improvement Plan, SIP, teachers and students are reflecting upon and experiencing the many forms prayer can take. In addition to the traditional prayers of the Church students will be engaging with Scripture based meditation and contemplation. Students will also be examining their day through the eyes of prayer with the EXAMEN prayer. https://www.ignatianspirituality.com/ignatian-prayer/the-examen/
Parents can assist by practising prayer at home. We encourage both formal prayers and prayers that spring from the heart. There is a plethora of www. sites that discuss prayer with children for you to draw upon.
Linked to the newsletter are the Traditional prayers of the church that students unpack and pray at St Kieran’s, plus the parish prayer.
This weekend Year 2 will participate in the Sunday 9.30am Mass at St Kieran’s. All members of our school community are warmly invited to attend. We thank the Year 2 parents for their support of the children and for providing hospitality on the day.
Yours in Religious Education,
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Valentine's Day 2020
CAN YOU SPARE A PAIR!
For the past number of years we have been supporting the Wayside Chapel in their efforts to give dignity to the homeless by offering them a shower and clean underwear at their centre.
They have chosen Valentine’s Day to raise the profile of this gift giving and we at St Kieran’s have chosen the month of February to support this initiative by supplying new undies (any size but predominantly adult male XL) and donating them to the Wayside Chapel. They go through more than 100 pairs of undies each day. Hard to believe, isn’t it?
What better way to show loving and caring!
Maybe this Valentine’s Day you can find it in your hearts to
SPARE A PAIR!“
So, throughout the month of February we will have a box outside the office area that new undies can be placed inside ready to send to the Wayside Chapel.
The generosity of the St. Kieran’s Community is always astounding so, if you can assist, that would be awesome.
Many thanks in anticipation of your support.
Wendy Rose, Karen Hughes, Nick Labone and the Mission Team.
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Book Club
The current issue of Book Club was sent home this week. Orders close Saturday 15 February.
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Water Polo
Lachlan D competed in the 2020 KAP7 Australian Youth Water Polo Championships from 18-27 January at Brisbane Aquatic Centre.
His U12 Boys Sydney Northern Beaches Breakers team played 7 games to reach the semi finals and won to progress to the finals. It was a close game but they upheld their title of being undefeated and won Gold against Sydney University Lions.
Lachlan was named the Most Valuable Player. Congratulations Lachy and to all the Breakers boys!
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Insights - Michael Grose
Michael Grose is a former teacher and one of Australia's leading parenting and educational writers and speakers. He is the author of nine books for parents, including the best-selling Why First Borns Rule the World, which has sold more than 23,000 copies.
Parenting Ideas
St Kieran’s subscribes to Parenting Ideas, which offers a wide variety of parenting and educational resources from renowned experts including Michael Grose, Jodi Richardson, Nikki Bush and Kirsty Goodwin. Each week the school receives one article which we will share with our school community via the newsletter (2 articles this wee). In addition to this Parenting Ideas hosts webinars throughout the year which our parent community can access free of charge using a Voucher Code. The next webinar ‘Future-proofing your child’ will take place on 18 March at 8.00pm. To register for the webinar click here and use the Voucher Code FUTURE.
We would like to share some of his articles with you:
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Evergreen Music Mixed Ensemble
For information and enrolment for the music program at St Kieran's in 2020 click here.
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Canteen
Shrove Tuesday - 25 February - please order your child/ren pancakes through QKR! $1.50 per pancake. These will be served at recess.
I will need some volunteers to serve the 100s of pancakes before the end of recess. If you are able to volunteer, from 10am-11.30am, please email me joannemnesbitt@gmail.com
NEXT WEEK’s ROSTER (Term 1 - Week 4):
Wednesday 19 February: Michaela (M), Kavita Babuta, Tania Tripodi (A)
Thursday 20 February: Ally Browne, Katrina Beaman
Friday 21 February: Evana Christofides, Cris Unwin, Angela Sokolow
We still have many shifts available this year on the roster. Sadly, if we’re unable to fill these shifts we will have to close the canteen on that day. We understand that most parents are time poor, however every bit of help will assist - all welcome, Mum’s, Dad’s, grandparents! Training will be provided whilst on the shift.
· Full day Volunteers are required from 8.50am to 1.50pm.
· Morning Volunteers are required from 8.50am to 11.15am (M).
· Lunch Volunteers are required from 11.15am to 1.50pm (L).
Any changes to the canteen roster, please contact: Jo Nesbitt - 0410 629 135 or joannemnesbitt@gmail.com |
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Kindy Get Together
Barefoot bowls at Diggers on the Park, Manly on Saturday 14 March at 5.00pm. For further information please contact: Bec Mirabito or Tammy Brichta.
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Dads' Curry Night
The first Curry Night will kick off in Manly as it's always a good place to start with The Steyne, then on to Ashianas.
There are plenty of places to visit afterwards if you get a long leave pass for the night.
So please put Friday 20 March in your diaries - 6pm onwards kick off and 7.30pm at Ashiana.
Of course a few kids left St Kieran’s last year and are off to new schools, however our Curry Night has an alumni, and old dads are more than welcome, and in fact, encouraged to come along.
All new Kindy dads are especially invited.
Any questions please let me know. Look forward to catching up,
Cheers Howie
Howardgiles100@hotmail.com Tel 043 8888528 |
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Digital Entertainment Memberships
Entertainment Memberships have now gone digital!!
Click here to order your membership now. For further information and to answer all your questions, please contact Susan Nicols at slnicols@hotmail.com
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Sacramental Program News
Parents of children in Year 3 and older (who received the sacrament of Confirmation last year) are reminded that the First Reconciliation Program commences this term.
- For information regarding Group Facilitator Meetings please contact Janette.
- Practice for First Reconciliation Tuesday 10 March at 4pm in SK Church OR Wednesday 11 March at 7pm in SC Church;
- The next Baptism of Young Children Program (for children aged 7 – 11 years) will commence in March 2020, prior to the beginning of the 2020 – 2021 Children’s Sacramental Program;
Parents new to the school with children in Year 3 (and older) who would like their children to join the First Reconciliation program are asked to contact Janette as soon as possible.
For further information please contact Janette on 0408 866 521 or at sacraments@northharbourcatholic.org.au |
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VIP Keyboard Classes
For information click here.
Allambie United FC
Manly Allambie United FC is looking for male and female soccer players of all ages and all skills. Trials for Under 9 to Under 14 boys, mixed and girls teams on Sunday 16 February 2020. Please refer to our website https://www.manlyallambie.com.au/ or visit our Facebook page
Manly Dam Water Research Open Day
The Water Research Laboratory of UNSW Sydney located next to Manly Dam is opening their hydraulic and coastal laboratories on Saturday 15th February between 9.00 am – 1.00 pm. This may be of interest to students at primary school level for general environmental studies;and for high school students interested in choosing a science or engineering career. Please refer to our web site for further information about the Open Day and the specialised research and consulting work completed at the WRL.
http://www.wrl.unsw.edu.au/all-events/wrl-open-day
Manly Roos
Manly Roos welcomes boys and girls to play rugby. Come and try: Girls- Sunday 9 February at Denzil Joyce Oval North Curl Curl from 2-4pm.
Boys and Girls - Sunday 16 and 23 February at Keirle Park Manly at 4pm. Free sausage sizzle. For further information go to te roosrugby.com.au
Manly Bombers
The Manly Bombers is now open for Registrations for the AFL Auskick program for 2020.
AFL Auskick is one of the best, first experiences kids aged 5-12 will have learning Australian Football. In weekly sessions, Auskickers and their families will run, jump, kick, laugh and create their own special moments playing footy. No matter their skill level, ability or knowledge of the game, Auskick is for everyone!
Manly Hockey Academy
Many Junior Hockey is running a 4 week Academy program for new players in the lead up to the 2020 hockey season for girls and boys aged 5-8yrs. For dates, location and times click here.
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Please note that dates may be subject to change. Remember to check your Compass App for any updates.
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MAI
By the end of next week all our students would have completed the MAI (Mathematical Assessment Instrument). Thank you to all the parents who booked online. As explained in last week’s newsletter arrangements have been made with the remaining students in order to complete the test.
This type of testing is diagnostic in that it provides teachers with information about the numeracy skills and understandings the student has already acquired. By understanding this, the learning and teaching program can be better differentiated to suit each students’ exact level of understanding so that skills can be built on and developed.
Understanding the actual “grade” given through the use of the MAI involves understanding that students move through a continuum of skill development called Growth Points. The Growth Points are allocated across the areas of Counting, Place Value, Addition and Subtraction and Multiplication and Division. They range from 0 – where particular skills are not yet apparent to a possible Growth Point of 6 for Counting, 5 for Place Value, 6 for Addition and Subtraction and 7 for Multiplication and Division. There are “benchmarks” for the level of achievement a student should have at the start of the school year and if the student is below that level then they are considered “vulnerable” in that particular area and require differentiated support to develop their skills and understanding. These areas are all at the very core of mathematical understanding and it is these skills that can then be applied across other strands of Mathematics.
Should you wish to find out what your child’s MAI result was you can ask the teacher at the Parent Teacher Interviews which will be held before the end of Term One.
Information about the Parent Teacher Interviews will be made available over the next few weeks.
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VIP Keyboard Classes
For information click here.
Allambie United FC
Manly Allambie United FC is looking for male and female soccer players of all ages and all skills. Trials for Under 9 to Under 14 boys, mixed and girls teams on Sunday 16 February 2020. Please refer to our website https://www.manlyallambie.com.au/ or visit our Facebook page
Manly Dam Water Research Open Day
The Water Research Laboratory of UNSW Sydney located next to Manly Dam is opening their hydraulic and coastal laboratories on Saturday 15th February between 9.00 am – 1.00 pm. This may be of interest to students at primary school level for general environmental studies;and for high school students interested in choosing a science or engineering career. Please refer to our web site for further information about the Open Day and the specialised research and consulting work completed at the WRL.
http://www.wrl.unsw.edu.au/all-events/wrl-open-day
Manly Roos
Manly Roos welcomes boys and girls to play rugby. Come and try: Girls- Sunday 9 February at Denzil Joyce Oval North Curl Curl from 2-4pm.
Boys and Girls - Sunday 16 and 23 February at Keirle Park Manly at 4pm. Free sausage sizzle. For further information go to te roosrugby.com.au
Manly Bombers
The Manly Bombers is now open for Registrations for the AFL Auskick program for 2020.
AFL Auskick is one of the best, first experiences kids aged 5-12 will have learning Australian Football. In weekly sessions, Auskickers and their families will run, jump, kick, laugh and create their own special moments playing footy. No matter their skill level, ability or knowledge of the game, Auskick is for everyone!
Manly Hockey Academy
Many Junior Hockey is running a 4 week Academy program for new players in the lead up to the 2020 hockey season for girls and boys aged 5-8yrs. For dates, location and times click here.
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