On Thursday the Civics and Citizenship Team represented St Kieran's in a debate against St Cecilia's on the topic 'Social Media does more Harm than Good'. St Kieran's were the negative team and presented well-formed arguments to support their position, winning the debate. Thank you to St Cecilia's for hosting the debate and to their debating team for presenting a convincing debate. Congratulations to Civics and Citizenship Team on your effort and preparation.    
 

Over the past few years our Masses and celebrations have been enhanced by the services of many. Some of those ‘many’ are the Altar Servers. We would like to thank our Year Six Altar Servers who are heading off to high school next year. Sincere thanks to Grace Halloway, Nadia John and Zoe Rigato who, with reverence and common sense, have assisted at school and parish Masses over the years.
 
Over the next few weeks we will be training students from Yrs 3-5 who wish to learn how to be a Junior Altar Server. I will be taking interested students to the Church for training with one of our Parish Deacons most probably during lunch time. I will be in attendance throughout all the training.
 
Students who attend training will be asked to serve on the altar at our school Masses and Liturgies. We usually do this on a roster basis depending on which class is preparing the celebration. Whilst in the sacristy the children are always accompanied by myself or a parishioner. If you decide to make a commitment to the Parish Altars Serving Roster you will need to let the parish office know and I can give you the details of whom to call.  
 
Learning how to be an altar server is a good way to understand and know the Mass. If you wish your child learn how to serve at Mass please click here to respond.
 
Kind regards,
Mrs Wetzlar    

What a huge success the Book Fair was this year! Many thanks to all the families who visited the Book Fair and purchased books and goodies. Thanks also to those families who purchased a book to donate to the school. I would also like to send out a HUGE thanks to the amazing parents, teachers and of course the Library Team who helped before, during and after the Book Fair.
 

We are very lucky to have Gary Eck the author and comedian come to St Kieran’s School to chat about his fantastic new children’s book, ‘Wake Up, Sleepyhead’. Students in K-2 will have the opportunity to listen to Gary talk about his debut children’s book and hear all about the creative process involved in writing and publishing a children’s picture book. Gary will be at our school on Wednesday December 4 (week 8) and there is an opportunity for the students to purchase a signed copy of his new book on the day. Payments of cash or direct payment (see attached) will be accepted. I will also have copies of ‘Wake Up, Sleepyhead’ for sale in the library on the day. We look forward to this wonderful opportunity for the students to meet a real-life author!
 

Premier’s Reading Challenge
I received an email this week that the certificates for this year’s PRC will arrive soon. As soon as they arrive, they will be awarded to those students who completed the challenge.

 

 

 

Dear Parents & Guardians,
 
Ciao a tutti!
 
Just a friendly reminder that our Italian Day and Assembly is near approaching – Week 7, Thursday 28 November!
 
Students from grades 3 – 6 will be presenting the Italian Assembly, showcasing diverse aspects of their learning so far.
 
There are a few things to note:
 
Attire:
The day will be treated as a normal school day, so all students are to wear their usual school uniform however with a ‘touch of Italian’ – green, white and red – ribbons etc for girls and socks/ties for boys for example.
 
Assembly Attire:
Students performing have been made aware of specific dress they will require for their assembly Item and they will change into that at the appropriate time. Some students will require particular props/items for their performance also and are responsible for those. Generally, neat and tidy grooming of hair and uniform is required for all or where a specific costume is not necessary.
 
Look out for notes regarding specific costume requirements for some students next week.
 
Assembly Concert: 
The Italian Concert will take place in the school hall at 11:45 am. All are welcome to attend!
 
Lunch: 
A special Italian inspired lunch of Pizza and Gelato will be on offer via the canteen, so place your orders! Grazie Jo!
 

 

Practice Makes Perfect:
Of course, all students have a little something to practise at home for their concert item, but some students may have specific readings to rehearse/lines to say and will be given copies to read over at home.
 
Thank you for your time and support,
 
Saluti,
Maestra Fabiola

After 5 years of dedicated service, our wonderful Canteen Coordinator, Jo Nesbitt will be leaving at the end of the year.

Jo has worked tirelessly to provide the school with a healthy canteen and has assisted streamlining the ordering system using QKR.
We wish Jo all the best as she pursues other career interests.
 
The Canteen Coordinator position has now been advertised through the Catholic Schools Office. If you are interested in applying for the position please click here https://www.teachers.on.net/vacancy/30938/

The Football Factory Summer Holiday Camps

The program donates $5 to the school for shoes purchased from their stores for any family member.  Click here for more information.
 

Tomorrow Man