Our Semester Two Reports for 2019 will be available on Compass.  This will make it easy for parents to access their child’s report and as your child moves through Primary School, it will be easy to access all the reports from your child’s schooling journey.

We’d advise all parents to print out reports from the Compass website and keep a copy as once your child leaves St Kieran’s, access to the Compass website will cease.  Therefore, as reports are made available on Compass it would be a good idea to download, print and keep a hard copy at home.

Below (or here) are some instructions as to how you can view and download the reports.  Reports this year will be available from Friday 13 December. 

Enjoy your weekend
Marisa Bombardieri

Introducing Young Investigators Science – A hands on Science program giving K-6 students opportunities to have fun with Science and experiment with critical thinking and problem-solving.

More information on the program can be found here. 
Registrations are now open and places are available on a first in best dressed basis and will close once the class is full. Please register using the below link.
 
Registration: https://www.eyeheartscience.com.au/yiregistrations
When: Thursday mornings (Starting Term 1 2020)
Time:7:30-8:30am
Where: Onsite – classroom TBC  
Cost: $220 per term. (CREATIVE KIDS VOUCHERS ACCEPTED!)
Dates: Thursday 6^th Feb – Thursday 9^th April
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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!

As part of the Religious Education program Years 2-4 are visiting Estia Nursing Home over the next several weeks. Part of our Mission Module is to spread the love of God to those around us. This is an experience of ‘Service’ where our children can practise their discipleship in a very real way.
 
“On Tuesday 4K and 2HR had the opportunity to visit the nursing home across the road. We were giving loving service to the people who were lonely and needed comfort. The Mission was to be kind to the people who wanted love. One of the residents cried because they were so moved by our singing. This was a great experience and I would love to have the opportunity to do this again.” 
Aoife S 4K

 

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

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 student 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    

For Years 1 -3 on Monday afternoon 3 - 4.30pm from 3 February to 6 April.  Click here for details.

Re: "Sleep Out' Donation
Once again I am writing to thank you for the wonderful donation made by your students, parents and teachers.  The donation of $1000 reflects the wonderful support that the Society receives from St Kieran's School.  It will be used in the support of the marginalised within our local community.  The Leadership Group and teachers were wonderful in their support.

Your students' donation of over 2000 cans of food during the Winter Appeal, together with some blankets, clothing etc was extraordinary.  They certainly provided the hungry and homeless clients that visited our Brookvale office with a variety unsurpassed.  The transport of the cans by your staff was very appreciated and my back is still grateful.

Sadly I have to apologise for the delay in sending this letter.  Our wonderful Treasurer, Tim Irwin, receipted the donation from banking details but I have just discovered it in planning for the Christmas Appeal and hampers.  Mea Culpa.

Yours in Christ
John McCarney, President.
Manly Vale Conference

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/

Sing Your Heart Out
Sing Your Heart Out, a high-quality singing workshop with experienced, fun, and inspiring singing teachers! 20 to 24 January, 2020.  St Kieran’s Parish Centre. For children aged 5 to 12 years.   For more information and to enrol, call Natasha on 0425 297 827 or visit www.syho.info   

Northern Beaches Council School Holiday Program
Some brochures are available from the school office or go to the council website.   

Picnic in the Park
Our popular Picnic in the Park is back! This time we'll be celebrating the opening of Lionell Watts Reserve with a circus twist.
 
Northern Beaches Council presents Picnic in the Park – Frenchs Forest and the official opening of the new skatepark, playground and sportsfields at Lionel Watts Reserve.
This family-friendly event located at the reserve will include circus theatrical stage shows, roving entertainment, skateboarding and circus-themed activities. This is an all age event!
Tickets are free, but please register. Click HERE to register!  
 
Click HERE join the Facebook page and find out more about the event.
 
For further information about the event and other Northern Beaches Council events please head to our website HERE.