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Dear Families
Today we farewell Jo Nesbitt who has been canteen manager for the past five years, and a bit! Jo has been a wonderful asset to our school and although we said our goodbyes last year, Jo has graciously continued in the role until we found a successful replacement. We welcome to our St Kieran’s community Hannah Davidson who has been employed as canteen manager as of next week.
Year 3 boys visited St Paul’s College, Manly on Tuesday along with other boys from peninsula Catholic schools. I received praises from the teachers, principal and deputy principal about our boys and received great feedback from the boys themselves. Congratulations boys on being great ambassadors for our school.
This week, both St Paul’s and St Augustine’s colleges have held open days for prospective families. Both schools give students from St Kieran’s preferred entry based on their respective enrolment policies. I would be very happy to speak with any family that is considering either school. St Kieran’s is fortunate to have a very good relationship with both schools that allows for great insight to the strengths of both schools.
Our Brekkie for Bushfires last Friday raised over $1200 for the St Vincent de Paul appeal. Thank you once again to the P&F and all the volunteers that helped on the day.
A reminder that the first Parents and Friends meeting will be held on Monday evening at 7pm in The Hub. This is a great opportunity to hear about the various happenings around the school, including fundraising initiatives, school promotion and the School Improvement Plan (SIP).
Thank you to the Environment Leaders, and to all our students, on their Clean Up Australia Day efforts yesterday.
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
Monday 20 July - Numeracy / Science
Friday 25 September - Spirituality
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Nationally Consistent Collection of Data
Parents received a letter via email this week, regarding the NCCD. This letter was sent to all families regardless of whether their child is included in the NCCD or not. The collection of data for the NCCD is an Australian Government initiative and it is something that ultimately assists in the distribution of Commonwealth funding.
Our Learning Support program at St Kieran’s supports all student needs whether they are part of the NCCD or not. Our procedures include the gathering of data on student progress, meetings held with teachers/learning support teacher, consultation with parents via phone and formal meetings or letters. From these processes adjustments are made for students in order to best meet their learning needs. Not all students who receive support are included in the NCCD. As outlined in the NCCD letter that was sent home, you’ll have the opportunity to ask whether your child is included in the NCCD at the Parent/Teacher interview which will be held later this term.
The teachers participated in Grade Meetings today. They met with me (as Learning Support Teacher) and Michael Gallagher to analyse the learning needs of their 2020 class. The analysis is based on data that has been collated during the first few weeks of this term. From this data, teachers identify an avenue of support or extension for specific students and I can support teachers and students as the Learning Support Teacher. Our meetings were a great opportunity to work together planning for the best learning opportunities for our students.
Marisa Bombardieri
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Religious Education
Students from Years 2-6 participated with enthusiasm and reverence at our Ash Wednesday Mass. Year 5 students expressively proclaimed the Scriptures, dramatically depicted the Gospel and led us in the Prayers of the Faithful. Year 5 girls lead the congregation to new heights in participation through singing. Let us not forget to thank Fr Paul and Ian Woodbury for always making themselves available to preside and assist at our Masses. A huge thank you to Miss Kassis, Miss Williams and Year 5 for their thoughtful preparation and reverent prayerfulness at the Mass of Ash Wednesday.
Mrs Janette Davidson, Parish Sacramental Coordinator, has prepared a list of positive Lenten experiences. “ Nurturing Faith Series” lists a range of simple family-based activities that can fit into everyone’s day. Thank you Janette for sharing this resource.
Also linked are two Lenten calendars that may provoke conversation and thought in your family. Please take a peek at these resources and see if they suit your family.
Project Compassion boxes went home to the eldest in each family today. Should you require additional Project Compassion boxes for your home or workplace place, don’t hesitate to ask at the office.
Over the next week students will be moving from their first module of learning to their Lent and Easter modules. Year 3 have a big few weeks ahead of them as they prepare for their First Reconciliation. Please keep these children and their families in your prayers.
Yours in Religious Education,
Mrs Kerrie Wetzlar |
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Northern Beaches Swim Carnival
Congratulations to the following students who will represent St Kieran's at the cluster swimming carnival next Monday 2 March:
Boys: Lachlan D, Tadhg M, Kieran H, Jaden W, Oliver F, Matthew C, Blake L, Michael P, Marlon W, Charles B, William B, Harrison and Oliver S
Girls: Mila C, Maddison B, Alana R, Emilia G, April U, Addison L, Philippa Q, Eve S, Felicity B, Amelie P, Amy S, Maddison R and Amelia R
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The Big Vegie Crunch
Next Thursday 5 March our school will be participating in ‘The Big Vegie Crunch’. ‘The Big Vegie Crunch’ is an attempt by NSW primary school students to break the record for the highest number of children eating vegetables simultaneously – and to get kids excited about vegetables!
Please pack a small container of veges (not fruit!) next Thursday for your child’s usual fruit break.
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Year 3 Boys St Paul's Excursion
At St Paul’s we had a super day! We made ANZAC biscuits, but my favourite was science. We tested acids and bases and made sherbet… YUM! After, we went back to school. Best Year 3 day ever! Ian, 3S
Yesterday we went to St Paul's and it was so fun! We went in and went straight to sport. We did soccer, cricket, AFL, basketball and rugby passing. Then we went to recess and it was different to our recess. We had to pick up a bag of food and drink. Then after we did that we went to cooking and we baked ANZAC biscuits. Then we went to science and learned about acids and bases. It was a great day. Harrison, 3S
It was cool and really good! I loved science and cooking. I might like to go to St Paul’s when I am older because we had such a great day. Kalan, 3W
I liked that St Paul’s was super big and it was interesting to see the Year 11 and 12 boys around the school. It was really cool watching the experiment of Elephant Toothpaste too! James, 3W
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Wayside Chapel Undies Drive
It’s your last chance to bring in new undies for the Wayside Chapel’s Undies Drive. The Wayside Chapel chooses February for the drive which supports the homeless. The most common size needed is men’s XL however any size will be happily accepted. Donations will be collected next Monday 2 March so if you can spare a pair they will be gratefully accepted. Please place in the container outside the school office. A big thank you to those who have already donated.
Wendy Rose, Karen Hughes, Nick Labone and the Mission Team.
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Learning Together Play Group
Last Tuesday we had our first Learning Together Play Group for the year. We welcomed visitors from local pre-schools, as well as younger siblings of current students. As it was Strove Tuesday they were treated to a morning tea of shaped pancakes and fresh fruit.
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Italian Food for Thought
As we know, this week we celebrated Ash Wednesday or Mercoledi Ceneri as we refer to it in Italian!
Leading up to this significant date on our liturgical calendar, in Italian class we learn about Carnevale and this time of celebration before Lent and its connection to Lent and Easter. As part of this learning Stage 3 got to sample some delicious Italian festive treats 'Crostoli' or 'Chiacchiere di Carnevale' - thin fried pastries that sound like 'chiacchiere' or 'little gossips' when you crunch into them!
They proved to be a hit!
Thank you to Tre Punte Caffe in Five Dock
A dopo,
Maestra Fabiola
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School Banking
School Banking packs were sent home last week. Banking commenced today, Friday 28 February and will continue each Friday.
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Cancer Council Healthy Lunchbox
Cancer Council NSW is here to help you kick start the year easily, packing healthy lunch boxes your kids will enjoy. Developed by dietitians healthylunchbox.com.au is a one-stop shop for everything families need to know about packing a healthy lunch box.
Here’s what you will find:
You can sign up to the Healthy Lunch Box e-newsletter for ideas, updates and recipes delivered to your inbox throughout the year.
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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, plus 'Parenting Ideas' which offers a wide variety of parenting and educational resources from renowned experts including himself.. 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 his latest article with you: Parenting in the age of disruption
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Extra-Curricular Opportunities
Evergreen Music Mixed Ensemble: For information and enrolment for the music program at St Kieran's in 2020 click here.
Drama Scene: Catering for K-6 during lunch in the school hall. Enrolment online or contact Stephanie Waites 0407 235 914.
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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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Canteen
A big thank you to those who served 292 pancakes, Niamh C, Caroline W, Catherine C, Nicole W, Jess C, and Marianne A, on Shrove Tuesday. It was greatly appreciated and ran very smoothly.
I would like you to join with me in welcoming our new Canteen Co-ordinator, Hannah Davidson. She has been training with me this week and is all over our canteen routine (including the chocolate muffins). Hannah is a great fit for our community. I wish her all the very best for the future.
Farewell, see you all soon.😍
NEXT WEEK’s ROSTER (Term 1 - Week 6):
Wednesday 4 March: Natalie Crane, Jenni Schofield
Thursday 5 March: Alyson Perry, Shahn Schwarz
Friday 6 March: Emma Playford, Dana Reddy, Evana Christofides
· 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: Hannah Davidson on 0438 433 231 or h.davidson1@hotmail.com
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.
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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!!
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*** March Special ***
If you buy an Entertainment Membership between 1 - 31 March, you will receive a $10 JB Hi-Fi eGift Card! Just enter promo code GIFTME at the checkout.
There is also an early bird special where you will get up to 3 months extra membership when you purchase the new Multi City or Multi Plus Membership. Entertainment Memberships can start anytime and are packed with thousands of substantial savings on dining, travel and fun family activities. The digital membership is easy to download to start using instantly. New offers are added weekly for ongoing value all year round.
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
- 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 on Sunday 15 March 2020, prior to the beginning of the 2020 – 2021 Children’s Sacramental Program. Please contact Janette for the program dates.
For further information please contact Janette on 0408 866 521 or at sacraments@northharbourcatholic.org.au
Lenten Family Resources Stations of the Cross for Families, Families and Lent Acts of Love and Sacrifice and ‘A Prayer for Life’ holy card—are available at the back of both Churches.
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Children's Liturgy
The children’s liturgy ministry is always looking for new mums, grandparents and carers to be involved in this wonderful and rewarding ministry. Being a volunteer in this ministry involves helping with children’s liturgy that takes place on Sundays at the churches of St Cecilia and St Kieran’s. You will be placed on roster alongside another volunteer who is currently doing children’s liturgy to help out about once to twice a term. Children’s liturgy only takes place within the school term and doesn’t take place when year family masses are scheduled. All information, resources and activities are printed off and provided by the children’s liturgy co-ordinator on a weekly basis. All volunteers will be required to obtain a working with children check number, but this is simple to do, and this is something that I can help you obtain. If you feel like this is something you could get involved with or would simply like more information, please feel free to contact me on 0403 063 013 or at bryannecrabb@gmail.com |
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Manly Junior Hockey
Winter hockey – all abilities all ages, friendly local competition. Click here for information.
Monte Sant' Angelo Open Day
Sunday 8 March from 9.30am to 1.30pm. Click here for information.
Allambie Jets
We are a local rugby club that caters for U6 - U13s Click here for information.
Gotcha4Life Fun Run
Gotcha4Life Foundation invites the northern beaches community to join the foundation team to raise awareness and funds to help build mental health and fitness. The Gotcha4Life Fun Run in its third year is being held at Griffith Park - Long Reef, Collaroy on 22 March and we are reaching out to schools to take part and register a team. Click here for information.
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