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Dear Parents
Parent/Teacher Interviews have been taking place throughout the week, bringing with them a great sense of relief with the fact that we can finally meet face-to-face. Zoom meetings and phone calls have allowed for a similar reconnection. School reports and interviews this year have taken place under challenging circumstances, namely after a period of home-based learning, ongoing COVID restrictions and uncertainty with what the future holds. Despite these pressures, we look to the future with optimism as we work in partnership at making the world a hope-filled place for our children. Thank you everyone for following our COVID-safe procedures when visiting the school during the Parent/Teacher Interviews.
The School Advisory Council is compiling a survey that we intend to send home next week. Keep an eye out for more information.
Next Wednesday we begin our first Learning Exploring Active Play session, LEAP into Learning, for students starting school in 2021. There are still a few spaces available for any child starting school next year, no matter which school they will be attending. Once again, I encourage you to extend this invitation to any family friend who may have a child beginning school in 2021.
A reminder that the Catholic Schools Office is offering fee relief to families who may be experiencing ongoing financial hardship. Even if you have received some support but continue to experience financial difficulties, please contact the Fee Liaison Unit at the CSO on 9847 0728 or email schoolfees@dbb.org.au
Tomorrow is the feast day of Australia’s only born saint, St Mary of the Cross. Mary MacKillop founded the Sisters of St Joseph, an order that started many Catholic schools across the country. The order worked primarily with poorer families in educating the young. Mary’s attitude was always of forgiveness and respect. Today the sisters continue her work with those in need in our society. Many people pray to St Mary of the Cross when they have special intentions.
I ask you to keep the Cole family in your prayers after the passing of the children’s grandfather overseas. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this very difficult time.
We have a tentative date for a modified athletics carnival which we plan to hold at Millers Reserve on Friday 28 August. We will inform you of arrangements closer to the date.
God Bless
Michael Gallagher
Principal
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2020 School Dates and Terms
August
Wed 12: LEAP into Learning
Mon 17: Robotics 4B
Mon 24: Robotics 4W and LEAP into Learning
Fri 21: Yoga
Fri 28: Modified Athletics Carnival
September
Fri 11: LEAP into Learning
Fri 25: End Term 3
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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Teachers, parents and students have been busily participating in Parent Teacher Interviews over the past week and they have been a great opportunity for parents to connect with school, particularly since 2020 has been such an unusual school year in many ways.
The students in Years 2-6 are joining in and contributing to the interviews. Our belief about how students learn is based on the premise that they benefit when given the opportunity to reflect on their learning, make decisions and set goals for future development.
The teachers across all grades, nurture and develop this process for the children as part of their day to day learning, through the use of questioning, rubrics, checklists and by giving the children opportunities to set goals based on their own self-reflection. By inviting students to participate in the Parent /Teacher Interviews they are then given the opportunity to articulate their reflections and share them with their parent/s.
Our approach at St Kieran’s embraces the idea that students need to feel personally committed to a goal they set and they must have a belief that they have the capacity to achieve it. By structuring opportunities to reflect on past learning, then based on that reflection, set future goals, our students develop ownership of their learning which results in a greater personal investment by the student in their education.
Have a good weekend,
Marisa Bombardieri
Assistant Principal
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Happy Birthday to the following students who celebrate a birthday this week.
3 August: Sopie O, and Lauren O
4 August: Mya B and Sophie N
Sunday 9: Michael L and Ava W
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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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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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Congratulations to the following students who received Merit awards this week:
KB: Alicia D, Emily R, Lucinda B and Max D
1B: Clara D and Emily A
1W: Charlie M and Vitoria L
2B: Maddie R and Audrey F
2W: Finn W and Charlie S
3B: Ella C, Alessia F and Doug S
3W: Annabel N and Kalan M
4B: Darcy B, Sophie O and Alicia M
4W: Michael L and Brooke B
5B: Abbey M and April U
5/6: Ronan H and Regan Y
6B: Zoe A and Sofia F
PE: Sebastian D and Gretel W
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Religious Education
Our sincere thanks to Fr John Sullivan for presiding at class-based Masses. This week Year 4 prepared for, and celebrated, a class Mass in the Library. Congratulations to the students for their lively participation in a scriptural play that became our gospel reading.
Next week Fr John will be visiting our Year 3 students to show them the vessels used in Holy Communion and answer all their questions about the Eucharist. Good luck Fr John.
Please remember our Year 3 students, their parents and teachers who continue their preparation for First Holy Communion. Students are participating in the Parish Sacramental Program complimented by their eucharistic module of learning at school. The parish foyer has a selection of religious gifts suitable for First Holy Communion.
Yours in Religious Education
Mrs Kerrie Wetzlar
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Kindergarten Geography
Kindergarten had fun in Geography this week. They went on a treasure hunt using a map and clues to visit special places in our school. They went to the canteen, shared space, Year 4, the library, visited their buddies in The Hub and saw Mr Gallagher and Mrs Postle in the office.
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Year 2 Robotics
Year 2 were super keen and excited to have their yearly session of Robotics last week. They were able to use the skills they had previously learned to make two robots, a fan and a moving machine with sensors. It was amazing to watch the students work collaboratively to build and code their robots and watch their coding algorithms work. Lots of crashes between robots were avoided with their sensors and coding!
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PRC - Only 3 weeks to go!
This is a friendly reminder to enter books read as we are nearing the end of the 2020 Premier’s Reading Challenge.
To date, 83 students have finished the challenge- what an amazing achievement! There are also several students who are nearly finished so there is still plenty of time to complete the challenge.
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LEAP into LEARNING
We invite you to enjoy our L.E.A.P play-based sessions with a difference! Unlock your child’s learning potential before they start school in 2021.
Research shows that children who attend play-based sessions during early childhood have significantly better development when they start school, and that the benefits of opportunities such as L.E.A.P are seen across all areas of development as measured by the Australian Early Development Census (AEDC).
Come along with your child to our 1 hour L.E.A.P morning sessions designed to help your child with their own learning as they work alongside teachers and yourself within an engaging and creative space.
Dates:
- Wednesday 12 August 9 - 10am
- Monday 24 August 9 - 10am
- Friday 11 September 9 - 10am
For more information and to register please visit our website. Sessions are limited.
If you are able to distribute flyers to your local preschool please contact the school office.
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Term 3 Activities
Great News! The following activities have resumed this term.
- Drama Scene
- Yoga
- Robotics
- Eye Heart Science
- Speech Pathology
- Band
- Parent/Teacher Interviews
- Musical Rehearsals
- ICAS
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Thank you to Alicia Unkovic and Vanessa Morello for helping out on Wednesday.
Next Week's Volunteers
Wednesday 12 August
Kavita Babuta
Morning: Michaela Browne
Afternoon: Tania Tropodi
Thursday 13 August
Ally Browne
Katrina Beaman
Friday 14 August
Cris Unwin
Angela Sokolow
Hannah
Canteen Co-ordinator, 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:
Maintaining strong family traditions
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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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Broken Bay News
The printed edition of August Broken Bay News was distributed to students last week. An online version of the magazine is available here.
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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.
Parish Masses Live Streaming Link or via YouTube.
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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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COVID-19 Testing Options
SNHN (Sydney North Health Network) has created a range of useful resources to inform Northern Sydney community members about COVID-19, including:
- ‘COVID-19 testing options explained’ factsheet (linked and attached) – we have outlined the main differences and key details (including links to booking and location information) in a one-page factsheet, so community members can decide which testing option is most appropriate for them and their family
- Community information website, including where to get tested in the Northern Sydney region, advice on maintaining physical and mental health during the pandemic, and more.
VIP Music Lessons
For information on VIP Music held in the Parish Centre please click here.
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