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Dear Parents
The School Advisory Council (SAC) met earlier this week with a focus on how to re-engage our parent community during this time of parent isolation. While parents are unable to be on the school premises, there is a sense of disconnection between school and home. Even though this is temporary, it still has an affect on our school community. Remember, the teachers are only a phone call or an email away so if you have any queries or concerns, I encourage you to make contact with the class teacher. Alternatively, I am always willing to meet with any parent who may wish to discuss anything that maybe of concern.
We are hoping that Term 3 will see a return to parents being back on school property and the resumption of many opportunities for our students including a modified athletics carnival, sporting clinics, gala days and various groups such as band and science. The P&F meeting in Term 1 began with a meeting of a group of parents who were planning the big social event for the year. Unfortunately, this was unable to go ahead for obvious reasons but there is a deep desire for a social gathering to occur once we are able to do so. This is a priority for the P&F and the SAC as we move into the second half of the year.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an enormous impact on all our lives in a variety of ways. Many of our families may be experiencing financial hardship as a result. If this is the case, I would ask that you contact the school office to have a confidential discussion with myself or to refer to the Fee Relief During COVID-19 information on the school website.
Until restrictions for parents are relaxed, we will continue with the dismissal of students from 2.40pm for Blue and Green colour houses followed by the 2.55pm dismissal for Red and Yellow. Thank you to all our parents and grandparents for your assistance with this arrangement. It is working smoothly for the students who are generally in the right place at the right time.
A reminder that if you are interested in becoming a member of the North Harbour Parish Pastoral Council, refer to the Parish Bulletin for more information. I would be happy to provide further information if you are curious.
Welcome to Florence C. (Kindergarten) who started at St Kieran’s this week. We are very happy to have Florence and her family as part of our St Kieran’s community.
God Bless
Michael Gallagher
Principal
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2020 School Dates and Terms
July
Thurs 2: End Term 2 for students
Fri 3: Staff Development Day - Pupil Free (CSO mandated)
Mon 20: Term 3 commences
September
Thurs 24: End Term 3 tbc
October
Mon 12: Term 4 commences
December
Wed 16: Term 4 Ends for students
Please note that dates may be subject to change. Remember to check your Compass App for any updates.
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Happy Birthday to the following students who celebrate a birthday this week.
26 June: Zoe M
28 June: Clancy B
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From the Assistant Principal
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Learning Support
We held our Learning Team Meetings today with the teachers. This is when teachers meet with me, as Learning Support Teacher, to identify and monitor the learning needs of students. We look closely at data and plan adjustments and programs that can support the learning, whether it be assistance to access the curriculum more effectively or extension to further challenge learning needs.
We work collaboratively to ensure that learning needs are successfully met and although this year has been extraordinary in many ways, we are still very focused on the analysis of data and individual student progress. This is something the teachers have been working on during these past few weeks as schooling returns to normal.
Many of the adjustments teachers make for students can often be planned for and worked on as part of the class program. Teachers are highly capable of differentiating within the class context. Some of the adjustments are made via a Learning Plan and some 1:1 or small groupwork with the Learning Support Assistant or with the Learning Support Teacher. If your child has been identified to receive adjustments with either the Learning Support Assistant or with the Learning Support Teacher, you will receive notification of this early in Term 3.
Have a lovely weekend.
Marisa Bombardieri
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Enrolments 2021
Enrolment interviews for Kindergarten 2021 are currently taking place followed by letters of offer. If you have a sibling due to start school next year please ensure you have submitted their application to the office.
Tell your family and friends to view our latest school tour.
Regards
Julia Postle
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Congratulations to the following students who received Merit awards this week:
KB: Amelie P-T, Hayden B and Charlie C
1B: Leila N and Cooper T
1W: Thomas M and Ryan W
2B: Thomas T, Tom S and Madison B
2W: Charlie S and Benjamin W
3B: Zara B and Kayla B
3W: Maya H and Alana R
4B: Katelyn W, Emilia G, Jake B and Kurtis S
4W: Ava W and Hayley O
5B: Daisy C and Tristan D
5/6: Sienna C and Gretel W
6B: Tadhg M and Trevor O
PE: Samuel C and Audrey F
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Before and After School Care
Please email all enquiries and requests for care to the service email and I will get back to you when I return to the office.
- All family correspondence: oshc.manlyvale@catholiccaredbb.org.au
- Centre phone number: 0481 602 078
- Coordinator work phone number: 0481 602 047 Coordinator admin hours: 9am – 10:30am & 2pm – 2:30pm this is the time the Coordinator will respond to your emails.
Patricia Downey
Dual Coordinator St Kieran's OSHC and St Mary's Manly OSHC
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Religious Education
Thank you to our wonderful school community for your generous contributions to the Vinnies Appeal.
Vinnies food bank is grateful for the cans of food which we send them each year. Cans of food form the basis of emergency supplies that Vinnies provide to families and people that are struggling to put a meal on the table. Thank you for your support of this Vinnies initiative.
Mrs Kerrie Wetzlar and Mrs Rose
Religious Education Coordinator
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Term 3 Activities
Great News! The following activities will resume in Term 3.
- Drama Scene
- Yoga
- Robotics
- Eye Heart Science
- Speech Pathology
- Band
- Parent/Teacher Interviews
- Musical Rehearsals
- ICAS
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Vinnies Request
Social Justice Update
We will continue to deliver donations weekly to SVDP until the end of term. The donation box is located outside the school office area. If, and only if you are able, please drop off any of the items listed below:
Vinnies Babies Drive
> Nappies and Nappy Pants
> Nappy rash powders and cream
> Baby wipes
> Baby formula
> Baby bath wash
> Baby bottles (BPA free)
> Baby food
Vinnies Can Drive
> any tinned food
Vinnies Youth Winter Appeal
> requirements are linked here.
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Maths in Year 3
Year 3 have been busy learning about Chance and Probability in Maths. The students used a variety of Maths equipment to conduct chance experiments where they had to identify and describe possible outcomes. Working in groups the students thoroughly enjoyed the testing process!
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UNSW ICAS Competition 2020
This year we will be participating in the ICAS Competitions for Mathematics and English.
The English Competition will be held during the Week August 24th - August 28th. The Mathematics Competition will be held during the week August 31st – September 4th. As we’ve done in past years, it will be held before school, so it doesn’t impact on learning time. Details about the time and exact date we will hold it at our school will be provided closer to the day.
For parents of children in Years 3 to 6, you will be able to nominate the competition you’d like your child to participate in and pay via the ICAS website following the instructions below.
Go to: https://shop.unswglobal.com.au/pages/pps
Login using the following details:
- St Kieran's access code is: UXA057
- Parent page link: https://shop.unswglobal.com.au/pages/pps
- Select the appropriate competition paper/s and pay online.
- Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me at school.
- Online payment closes Monday, 17 July 2020.
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School Readiness - Home based learning resources for Pre-schoolers
If your 4 or 5-year-old has been unable to attend preschool over the last couple of months, you may be concerned that they are missing out on developing some of the key skills needed to start school. Starting kindergarten is a new adventure for you and your child. It is important that they are excited and proud to walk through the classroom door, ready to take their place in the ‘big kids’ school.
The Catholic Schools Office of Broken Bay has developed a range of resources featuring some helpful tips to assist you in preparing your child at home for kindergarten. Our Getting Ready booklet outlines a range of learning tools, each supported by an educational video, that will assist in helping to develop the necessary skills in your child to ensure a successful start to their schooling. To see our school readiness video tools please click here.
To receive your FREE getting ready bag including booklet and other fun activities please contact our school office to arrange for collection.
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Helpful tips for Pre-schoolers
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Next Week's Volunteers
Thank you to all our helpers.
- Wednesday 1 July: Niamh Collins (Morning) and Tracey Willis (Afternoon)
- Thursday 2 July: Katrina & Sam Beaman
- Friday 3 July: Pupil Free Day
Thanks
Hannah
Canteen Co-ordinator, 0438 433 231
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Masses
Parish Masses have recommenced with a limit of 50 people from 1 June. You can still view Masses online.
For all Parish Bulletins from the Catholic Community of North Harbour please click here.
Parish Masses Live Streaming Link or via YouTube.
A Request from The Parish
CATECHISTS NEEDED
Dear Parents,
Every week, some of our Parishioners teach Catholic Religion classes for 30 minutes in our local Public Schools. During the Coronavirus outbreak, these classes have been on hold, however, we have just been informed that classes will resume again sometime in Term 3.
As some of our Catechists fit into the vulnerable group regarding Coronavirus, we are asking for some of the parents of our school children to step in for the rest of the year in support of our vulnerable parishioners.
We are hoping that you will take over their classes for Term 3 and half of Term 4 so that they can stay at home and wait to see what happens regarding the virus. The class time goes very quickly, a manual is provided and you can literally read from the lesson notes. All students have workbooks.
Our older parishioners have done so much for us in this parish over the years. They have literally built fences, planted beautiful gardens, fed needy people, welcomed new members, taken their grandchildren to Playgroup, attended school masses, provided food on so many occasions, been part of many ministries and so on.
Please consider looking after our vulnerable Parishioners at this time if you can.
If you would like to have chat about it (absolutely no obligations), please contact Ursula Halloway on 0423 595 204 or email catechist@northharbourcatholic.org.au
Thanks everyone😊
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Walking the Way
This is a school-based initiative in the Catholic Diocese of Broken Bay, designed to encourage parents in their sacred task of accompanying their children on their journey with God. There are four elements:
- Book and Video
- E-Bulletin
- Parent Gatherings
- Annual Retreat
To access their latest E-Bulletin please click here. |
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Eye Heart Science
Our July holiday camps are now open for registrations!
When: Tuesday 7th, Tuesday 14th July or Thursday 16th 2020
Time: 9:00am - 3:30pm
Where: 1/121 Old Pittwater Road Brookvale (we are two doors down from Warringah Mall)
What to bring: Please bring morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, a water bottle and wear closed toe shoes
Class size is ~ 20 children and bookings will be closed once the class is full. Bookings are open to school aged children in K-6.
These school holidays we have put together whole day Science camps that feature a number of different “Science Stations” giving our attendees the option to choose what Science activity they’d like to do!
Example Science Stations include:
- Hexbug mazes and challenges
- Marble run construction
- Chromatography
- Stomp rockets
- Art creations using Science and more
The day will also include a lunch time bush walk to the Allenby Park waterfall!
Manly Warringah Basketball Association
MWBA Holiday Basketball Camp is on 6- 8 July. Bookings can be made here.
Time: 5 to 9yrs 9am to 11:30am and 10 to 14 years 12:30 to 3:00pm Cost: $99 (if event cancelled a refund will be issued) Venue: Northern Beaches Indoor Sport Centre, Warriewood.
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