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28 August 2020
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Dear Parents
Today’s Athletics Fun Day was a great success. From Kindergarten through to Year 6, all students enjoyed their time at the oval taking part in running events as well as the variety of ball games and novelties. The Sports Leaders assisted with judging, helping out with games and assisting where needed. Fortunately, the magpies left our carnival alone, instead focusing on cyclists or runners out on their own! Many thanks to Mr Labone, Mrs Middleton, all the teachers and the Sports Leaders for making the day a great success.
I would like to express my gratitude to the many families that took time to complete the survey which closed on Monday afternoon. The School Advisory Council will be meeting in the next week to discern and discuss the feedback and look at ways that we can plan for the future at St Kieran’s, keeping in mind the new strategic plan for Catholic Schools Broken Bay called Towards 2025. I will keep you informed of our progress during the remainder of the year.
Congratulations to the first group of Year 3 students who made their First Communion last weekend. The Parish has been very accommodating in putting on extra Masses to allow the children to take part in this special Sacrament. Please keep in your prayers those children making their First Communion this weekend.
Thank you to the Otis family for the donation of movie memorabilia to the school. This will be used in the next couple of weeks for our St Kieran’s Feast Day celebrations.
Today is the Feast of St Augustine, the patron of the priests of our Parish. We are very fortunate to have a close connection to a community that is supportive of our school and parish community. Thank you to Father Dave and all the Augustinians who serve our community.
God Bless
Principal
Michael Gallagher
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2020 School Dates and Terms
September
Thurs 3: ICAS Maths
Fri 4: AFL Yrs 3-6 and Yoga Yrs 3 & 4
Thurs 10: St Kieran's Day modified fair tbc
Fri 11: AFL Yrs 3-6 and Yoga Yrs 3 & 4
Fri 18: AFL Yrs 3-6 and Yoga Yrs 3 & 4
Fri 25: AFL Yrs 3-6
Fri 25: End Term 3
October
Mon 12: Term 4 commences
Thurs 15: Transition to Kinder - tbc and Yr 5 Camp tbc
Fri 16: Yoga - Kindergarten
Thurs 22: Transition to Kindergarten tbc
Fri 23: Yoga Yrs 5 & 6
Mon 26: School Photos
Fri 30: Yoga - Kindergarten
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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Our teachers engage in an extra ten hours of professional learning each term. This ensures that we remain cognisant of, and up to date with, current pedagogical theories, guiding our focus to maximise success for each student across all Key Learning Areas.
This term, one area of focus has been aspects of Literacy and how we plan the structure of an effective Literacy Block.
Our Literacy Policy contains the following statement about our approach:
At St Kieran’s School we endorse the Broken Bay Diocesan Literacy Statement ‘Foundational Beliefs’:
- It is a fundamental right of all students to be literate.
- All students can achieve high standards given the right time, support and opportunity.
- High expectations and early and ongoing intervention are essential.
- All teachers can teach to high standards given the right assistance.
- Teachers need to be able to articulate what they do and why they teach the way they do.
By ensuring that we meet regularly to discuss and evaluate our practices in Literacy we can be confident our teachers are supported to teach to high standards. The opportunity to reflect on and articulate how we plan for and program all aspects of Literacy is crucial to the best possible learning for all students.
In addition to this, we believe that a daily structured, uninterrupted block of time allocated to the teaching of English is key to ensuring that important components of learning and teaching English can be successfully structured in a meaningful and purposeful way.
Pedagogical beliefs that underpin our approach ensure consistency. Approaches such as, whole class, small group, partner and individual activities so following the “Gradual Release of Responsibility” model.
We value the opportunities to learn and reflect as a group of professionals. Professional learning is a positive way to ensure we maintain high standards.
Have a good weekend,
Marisa Bombardieri
Assistant Principal
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Happy Birthday to the following students who celebrate a birthday this week.
24 Aug: James G
26 Aug: Oliver S
29 Aug: Lincoln D and Ivy V
30 Aug: Lysander B
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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.
Regards
Julia Postle
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School Fees
School fee statements were sent home recently. If you pay in 3 standard instalments, a reminder that the 3rd instalment was due on 31 July.
The Diocese of Broken Bay is committed to supporting families as the impact of COVID 19 continues to be felt in the community. To apply for COVID fee relief please click here
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Congratulations to the following students who received Merit awards this week:
KB: Amelie PT, Charlie C and Greta P
1B: Joshua M and Oliver C
1W: Addison S and Thomas M
2B: Allegra C and Eli A
2W: Oscar M and Sofia M
3B: Jacinta W, Marlon W and Zofia K
3W: David P and Jacob B
4B: Sam M, Emilia G and Asten F
4W: Aaron C and Max D
5B: Zoe M and Michael P
5/6: Lennox L and Philippa Q
6B: Mikayla L and Rosie H
PE: Zach T and Jacinta W
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Religious Education
Congratulations to our Year 3 students who have completed their First Holy Communion. This weekend eight more students will make their First Holy Communion.
In order to celebrate this Sacrament, our priests have put on extra Masses in order to safely accommodate our children and their families. We extend a thank you to our priests for their time and energy. Thank you to the students' teachers who have given up their weekends to support their students on their faith journey.
Today is the Feast of Augustine of Hippo. Theologian, philosopher and Doctor of the Church, Augustine’s thinking has greatly influenced the perceptions and practice of many Christian religions. Augustine ministered to the people of Hippo, North Africa.
In the same way, our own Augustinian priests serve and walk with the parishioners of North Harbour Parish, including our schools. Today, as we remember St Augustine's Feast Day, let us also recognise and thank the men from the Order of St Augustine who guide and enrich our own faith journey.
Today students will be reading and viewing texts about the life of St Augustine. We will celebrate St Augustine’s life in our community prayers on Monday morning.
Yours in Religious Education
Mrs Kerrie Wetzlar
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A Good News Story
An email to the school from a bus passenger. . . . . . . .
Hi team at St.Kieran's,
I just want to say a huge thank you to the young gentleman who this morning, lifted up the seat on the bus so I could sit there with my daughter in her pram. We were on the 178x and I got off at Manly Leagues Club. I think he would be a year 6 student? I said thank you to him on the bus, but I hope that you can pass on a thank you to him again from me and also thank you to St Kieran's and more so, his parents for raising a young helpful gentleman.
Kind regards,
Stephanie
Congratulations Braylon - you are a star!!
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Compass Guide for Parents
Compass is now our main form of communication with all families. If you are experiencing any issues with logging in, booking parent teacher interviews, viewing school reports or adding attendance notes please refer to the Compass Guide for Parents. If you need to have your password reset please email or call the office.
Compass Guide
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Please follow our Canteen Facebook Page!. Volunteer opportunities are posted here.
Term 3 Roster
A HUGE thank you to all our volunteers. Your time is very appreciated and the children love seeing you here!
Please let me know if you are able to fill any of the below vacancies, my number is 0438 433 231.
Week 7:
- Wednesday 2/9 - Nicole Crane, Lucy McConachie (Morning), Melissa Dunn (Afternoon);
- Thursday 3/9 - Sara Lai, Susanne Foale;
- Friday 4/9 - Nicole Covich, Rosa Marotta (Morning), Natalia Clack (Afternoon).
Week 8:
- Wednesday 9/9 - Danielle McNamara, Lynette Keenan (Morning), Kate Page (Afternoon);
- Thursday 10/9: Matt Aberline, Margaret Clack;
- Friday 11/9: Riany Tanner, Vanessa Morello, Jo Hull, Maria Costi (Afternoon).
Week 9:
- Wednesday 16/9 - Andi West, Michaela Browne (Morning), Kate Foley (Afternoon);
- Thursday 17/9 – Domeniki Tsagaris, 1 x Volunteer needed;
- Friday 18/9 - Tammy Brichta, Natalie Mirabitto (Morning), Eleanor Hill (Afternoon), Di Hall (Afternoon).
Week 10:
- Wednesday 23/9 - Volunteer needed (Morning), Tracy Willis (Afternoon);
- Thursday 24/9 - 2 x Volunteers needed;
- Friday 25/9 - Emma Playford, Vanessa Morello (Morning), Anne Mitchell (Afternoon), Helen Pinks (Afternoon)
Thank you
Hannah, Canteen Coordinator, 0438 433 231
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Parenting Ideas- 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, plus 'Parenting Ideas' which offers a wide variety of parenting and educational resources from renowned experts including himself.
We would like to share one of his articles with you:
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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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Entertainment Memberships
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Masses
For all Parish Bulletins from the Catholic Community of North Harbour please click here.
The Parish are no longer live streaming Mass however they are recording a Gospel reading and homily each week for those unable to attend Mass. This will be delivered by a different Augustinian Priest each week and will be posted each Saturday.
Parish Masses Live Streaming Facebook or via YouTube.
Congratulations to all the children who celebrated their First Communion last weekend and will celebrate their First Holy Communion this weekend and coming weekends. Due to the coronavirus restrictions, only the children’s immediate family may attend. A special parish celebration is planned for later in the year when the children can invite their grandparents and extended family and friends to celebrate this significant milestone in their lives.
WINE AND CHEESE INFORMATION EVENING Thursday 3 September at 7.00pm in the Parish Centre
If you are a un-Baptised adult, a Baptised adult from another Christian faith, a Baptised Catholic who has not received all the sacraments or attend Mass because of a loved one and are seeking to learn more about the Catholic faith you are warmly welcome to attend. This will be an opportunity to discover you are not alone in your yearning to be a follower of Christ who transforms our lives with love.
For further information please contact Janette on 0408 866 521 or at sacraments@northharbourcatholic.org.au
Janette Davidson - Family and Sacramental Minister, Catholic Community of North Harbour
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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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Manly Seasiders Baseball Registration
For information regarding baseball registration click here.
Football Factory Holiday Camps
For information regarding the spring holiday camps click here.
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