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Dear Parents
Dear Parents
We are now over halfway through the term! With Fallow Week next week, we have the opportunity to slow down for a few days and spend quality time as a family away from homework, meetings etc. I hope you can take the time to enjoy the break.
COVID Restrictions
The Department of Education today announced that restrictions on parent pick up and drop off have been eased. From Monday, parents are now allowed to enter the school for drop off and pick up while keeping a 1.5m distance between adults. We ask that you ensure this is the case when you come into the school playground. This is great news! A reminder, if you need to speak with the class teacher, I ask that you arrange a time to do so through the school office. Parents can also be spectators at the cross country on Monday. I will keep you updated with further information as it comes to hand.
Congratulations
Last night teachers from across the Diocese of Broken Bay gathered to celebrate the beginning of the school year with a Mass led by Bishop Anthony, Fr Dave Austin and other priests of the Diocese. Mrs Wetzlar and Mrs Sullivan were recognised for their continued service to Catholic education; congratulations on this great achievement.
Parents and Friends Meeting
Our first P&F meeting will take place in the library on Monday 15 March at 6.30pm. If you plan on attending, you will need to sign in via the NSW Services app and follow COVID-safe guidelines. An agenda will be sent out next week.
Open Day
Open Day is fast approaching, and we are excited about highlighting our school to the wider community. We will need assistance from parents with the serving of tea and coffee, tours and welcoming our visitors. A Google form will be sent home early next week for you to complete if you can assist.
Parish Youth Mass
I encourage as many of our families as possible to join in the St Kieran’s Youth Mass to be held on Sunday 14 March at 6pm. Fr Dave sent the following invite: “All parishioners are welcome, especially families and youth. Students from local colleges together with their families have been invited to attend. This liturgy is tailored specifically for young people with vibrant music, an engaging message and of course Augustinian community. Fr Percival Sevare OSA will be the Presider.”
Principal
Michael Gallagher
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2021 School Dates and Terms
March
Mon 8: Cross Country
Tues 9: 6pm Broken Bay Swim Carnival
Fri 12: 8.45 - 10.30am Playgroup in the parish hall
Yoga Yrs 3 and 4
Soccer Skills Yrs 3 - 6
Sun 14: 6pm Parish Youth Mass
Mon 15: P&F AGM 6.30pm in the Library
Tues 16: Open Day 9.15am to 11am and 5.30pm to 6.30pm
Fri 19: Soccer Skills Yrs 3 - 6
Mon 22: Parent /Teacher interviews this week
Robotics Stage 3
Tues 23: Stage 2 Gala Day
Thurs 25: Stage 3 Gala Day
Fri 26: Yoga Yrs 3 & 4
April
Thurs 1: End of Term 1
Mon 19: Term 2 commences
May
Mon 3: School Photos
Wed 5: Northern Beaches Cross Country
Mon 24: Athletics Carnival at Narrabeen
June
Thurs 24: End Term 2 for students
Fri 25: Staff Development Day - Pupil Free
July
Mon 12: Term 3 Commences
Fri 23: Grandparents Day tbc
August
Thurs 12: Northern Beaches Athletics Carnival
September
Thurs 16: End term 3 for students
Fri 17: Staff Development Day - Pupil Free tbc
October
Tues 5: Term 4 Commences
December
Wed 15: Last day for students
Please note that dates may be subject to change. Remember to check your Compass App for any updates.
2021 Term Dates
Term 1: Wednesday 27 January to Thursday 1 April (Good Friday 2 April)
Term 2: Monday 19 April to Friday 25 June
Term 3: Monday 12 July to Friday 17 September
Term 4: Tuesday 5 October to Friday 17 December
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NAPLAN - Information for Parents
Over the past few weeks, I’ve shared some information regarding the gathering of data and assessments at St Kieran’s. Alongside the regular gathering and analysis of data that occurs in school, NAPLAN assessments are an additional tool that can be both a summative form of assessment as well as diagnostic. Summative because it provides a snapshot of where the student sits in their learning trajectory and Diagnostic because it allows for deep analysis of areas of need.
If your child is in either Year 3 or Year 5, he/she will be sitting the NAPLAN assessment in 2021. In preparation for NAPLAN Online in 2021, St Kieran’s will complete a NAPLAN Online Practice Test in Term 1. The practice test will provide an opportunity for students in Years 3 and 5 to familiarise themselves with the types of questions, tools and functions on the NAPLAN Online tests. This test will take place between Monday 22 March and Thursday 1 April.
Please click on this link to find out more about the Naplan assessments.
Have a lovely weekend.
Marisa Bombardieri, Assistant Principal
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Happy Birthday to the following students who celebrate a birthday this week.
28 Feb: Bhavesh K
3 March: Kailao H
4 March: Mario R
5 March: Thomas K
6 March: Eve C and Gordon T
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Important
All visitors to the school must sign in via the Compass kiosk located at school reception.
Dismissal Times: 2.50pm for Carpark
2.55pm for bus and playground pick up
Any student who shows COVID symptoms must not attend school and requires a negative test result before returning.
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Sibling Enrolments
If you have a child starting in 2022 please forward their application to the school as soon as possible. Applications are available from the school website. Don't forget to come along to the Open Day on Tuesday 16 March.
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Congratulations to the following students who received Merit awards this week:
KB: Anneliese H and Sebastian O
KW: Jake L and Giselle S
1B: Alexander M and Amelie P
2B: Thomas M and Ruby H
2W: Archer M and Annabel M
3B: Madeleine G and Tommy D
3W: Madison B and Marcus D
4B: Ian G and Douglas S
4W: Joey H, Maya H and Dylan G
5B: Zaara B and Sophie O
5/6: Jj P and Sienna C
6B: Maddison R and Keira L
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Religious Education
Zoom Meeting with Bishop Randazzo and other Catholic School student leaders
Our Mission Team and representatives from other schools will join a Zoom meeting with Bishop Randazzo next Tuesday. Their purpose is to discuss student leadership through service. Students from Catholic Schools across the Diocese will join in the discussion. We wish our Mission Team a fruitful meeting as they learn how other student leaders contribute to their school community.
REST and RENEWAL
At St Kieran’s Catholic School and many other schools, Week 7 is designated as a time of rest - a fallow week. In the busy ebb and flow of our school year we plan one week of doing less each term. A week with no school meetings and no homework, apart from reading of course. READ MORE
PARISH YOUTH MASS
In the days before no singing in public St Kieran’s Parish Masses were known for their upbeat, vibrant Youth Masses. Sunday 14 March at 6.00pm is the date set down for a return to Masses specifically prepared with the youth of our community in mind. Children and families from St Kieran’s, specifically our Stage 3 students, are invited to attend. If you play an instrument you may like to introduce yourself to the band leader. I encourage our Stage 3 students to ‘give it a go’. READ MORE
Yours in Religious Education,
Mrs Kerrie Wetzlar
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Clean Up Schools Day
Yesterday our Environment Team led the school in Clean Up Schools Day, as part of the Clean Up Australia Day program. All classes participated by visiting and cleaning their special areas around the school. We discovered that there wasn’t too much rubbish to collect and we already have a very clean school environment.
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Northern Beaches Swimming Carnival
On Tuesday 2 March students from St Kieran’s represented our school at the Northern Beaches Cluster Swimming Carnival. The carnival looked a bit different this year with no parent spectators allowed however, the St Kieran’s swim team still represented the school with pride.
We placed fourth overall at the carnival with a number of our students producing outstanding results and qualifying for the Broken Bay Swimming Carnival including; Felicity B, Harrison D, Oliver F, Kieran H, Joseph H, Alana R, Marlon W and Philippa Q. Congratulations on a great result.
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The PRC is now open and closes for students on Friday August 20, 2021. Students may use their logins from previous years and Kindergarten students will receive theirs in the next few weeks.
At St Kieran’s we have always strongly encouraged the students to participate in the Challenge to not only foster a love of reading but to develop their reading skills.
You must read a certain number of books to complete the challenge. See the table below:
There is a student site that makes it easier to search for books and enter the books that have been read.
Happy Reading! |
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Volunteers - Please remember to sign in at the Compass Kiosk at reception when you arrive at school.
Upcoming Volunteers
Week 7
- Wednesday 10 March: Alicia Unkovic, Lucy McConachie
- Thursday 11 March: Sara Lai
- Friday 12 March: Danielle Bose, Natalia Clack (Afternoon), Niamh Collins (Afternoon)
Thank you
Hannah, Canteen Coordinator, 0438 433 231
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Dads' Curry Night
Friday 12 March at Ashiana in Manly (2 Sydney Road just behind the Steyne). Meet from 6pm onwards at the front bar of the Steyne for pre-dinner drinks and 7.30pm at the restaurant.
We are looking forward to seeing some old and new faces – Alumni are always welcome. New Kindy dads are especially welcome. Let me know by return email if you would like to come.
Cheers Howie howardgiles100@hotmail.com
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Extra Curricula Opportunities
Evergreen Music
Enrolments are now open for Mixed Ensembles on a Tuesday morning prior to school. All instruments including voice are catered for. Please click here for information.
Young Investigators Science
Enrolments are now open for Young Investigators Term 1 2021. This term, we have two classes available running on both Wednesday & Thursday mornings. To enrol or for further information please click here.
Alana Wylie PhD - Eye Heart Science
Drama
Enrolments are now open for Drama classes at lunchtime on Monday. To enrol click here.
Stephanie Waites, Drama Teacher - 0407 235 914
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Council of Catholic School Parents
In partnership with the eSafety Commissioner, the Council of Catholic School Parents will be holding free webinars to provide parents and carers with strategies to establish a safe online environment for their children. Please click on the links below for further information:
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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. Please click on the link for this week:
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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
Entertainment Book Memberships
Buy a new Entertainment Membership & receive a bonus $10 or $20 eGift card.
If you’re an existing member, purchase a Woolworths Supermarket Store eGift Card to go in the draw to WIN a $500 Woolworths Supermarket Bonus Store eGift Card OR 1 of 50 $40 Woolworths Supermarket Bonus Store eGift Cards. Competition offer ends 5 March. New offers are continually being added. Exciting new changes coming soon.
Click here to support us now. Any questions please do not hesitate to contact Susan Nicols at slnicols@hotmail.com.
Before and After School Care Contact Details
All calls, emails and texts will be returned during Coordinators admin hours which are 9am to 10:30am and 2pm to 3pm.
Patricia Downey - Coordinator St Kieran's OSHC
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Masses
For all Parish Bulletins from the Catholic Community of North Harbour please click here.
Parish Gospel and Homily Live Streaming Facebook or via YouTube.
For information regarding the Sacraments please contact Janette Davidson on 0408 866 521 or via email.
A Family Prayer for Lent
God of love and care,
We know that Jesus came to bring us closer to You and to one another.
May who we are, and what we give to others this Lent,
truly help to make the world a better place.
God of reconciliation,
During Lent, teach us to be true friends of one another
and especially those who are in need.
Guide us in being generous and forgiving.
May we follow faithfully, speak courageously, and live joyfully
the Good News of Jesus Christ who brings peace to our world.
As we journey through the Lenten season,
help us to let go of our personal wants and needs.
Help us to change our selfishness into generosity.
Turn our unkind words into gentle, thankful words.
May our thoughts and actions reveal your love.
Help us to welcome others and be a source of life-giving energy.
May we follow, speak, and live the way of Jesus Christ
as we look forward to the promise of the Resurrection.
We pray in Jesus' name.
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The Football Factory
Holiday Camps from 6 - 16 April. Click here for information.
Child Safety Awareness Handbook - a message from NSW Police
The handbook is a comprehensive resource to assist parents on a range of topics essential to child safety. Click on the link below to access the handbook.
Child Safety Handbook
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