WEEKLY REMINDERS

Week 3 Term 3 2020

Andrea Renting Phone call ?When will the back gate be open again?When will Kindy parent Volunteers start?

From Janine

Here are the St Emilie’s Interschool Cross Country Team after hearing they were the outright winners in our South Eastern Regional Catholic Schools competition for 2020! A very exciting day for all involved.

Congratulations to each and every participant as you have so much to feel proud of. Your team’s overall achievement, along with your individual effort and achievement are to be enjoyed and celebrated!

Thank you too for your care of each other and your display of excellent sportsmanship. A special thank you to Mr Paul Davis for organising the event - bravo!

Please follow this link to other results:

WEEKLY REMINDERSWeek 3 Term 3 2020

PLEASE AVOID COVID COMPLACENCY ...Dear FamiliesWhile life has returned a little closer to normality here in the West, continuing to practise good hygiene and physical distancing is essential during this time. All West Australians are being urged to remain vigilant and cooperative.

Until a vaccine is developed, which is still in all likelihood, many months or more away, the best way to remain safe is to keep observing the simple safety messages around personal hygiene and physical distancing.

If you or your children have any symptoms of a fever or a respiratory tract infection, no matter how mild, please stay at home, contact your GP, arrange to be tested, and keep us all here at school, well informed.

ST EMILIE’S SCHOOL and COVID -THINGS STILL NEED TO BE DIFFERENT

While some events have returned to the school calendar this term, we continue to be challenged by trying to ensure social distancing is observed between parents onsite.

Unfortunately at the recent House Cross Country, many parents failed to observe appropriate social distancing guidelines. We understand that it is easy to temporarily forget and it can be frustrating not being able to connect with others in a way that is familiar and comfortable, however the government directive to observe two square metres distance is our current reality at this point in time, and it is a situation that calls for whole school cooperation and a shared sense of responsibility and care for ‘the other’.

While we all want things to ‘go back to normal’, unfortunately this is not possible at the moment. No-one has a crystal ball and the future is still unclear in terms of what may or may not play out in coming months. It is really important however, that each of us plays our part in making the events we attend here at school as safe as possible. As these are offered, we all need to be thinking about how we are individually and collectively observing social distancing expectations.

Your cooperation and understanding is, as always, very much expected and appreciated.

RegardsTania ThuijsPrincipal

Andrea Renting Phone call ?When will the back gate be open again?When will Kindy parent Volunteers start?

From Janine

Andrea Renting Phone call ?When will the back gate be open again?When will Kindy parent Volunteers start?

From Janine

Friday 14th August - School Disco (in large hall)

Kindy – Year 2 Disco Drop off 4.00pm to your child’s classroom

Pick Up 5.00pm sharp from your classroom

Year 3 – 6 DiscoDrop off 5:00pm to your child’s classroomPick Up 6:15pm to your child’s classroom

While we are looking forward to offering children the opportunity for fun and friendship at the disco, our biggest challenge has been considering managing the movement and congregation of parents, while maintaining social distancing requirements of 2 square metres.

After much discussion as a P&F Executive, we have settled on the following arrangements:

1. An disco admission price of $8.00 per child will include admission and a novelty bag containing:

- A bottle of water- A small packet of chips- A glow stick - and a freddo frog

These bags will be prepaid and handed to the child in the classroom, to take to the disco.

2. Kindy-Year 2 parents are invited to collect their children (and siblings) from the classroom door 2.20- 2.30pm if you wish, as this allows you to take children home to have some afternoon tea, have a shower, get dressed and have a rest before the disco. You will however, need to make sure you are offsite by 2.50pm before drive through begins, thank you.

3. At disco time, parents are to please drop their child to the classroom (see times above). Teachers and EA’s will escort children to the disco and at the end of the disco, return them to the classroom. Parents are to please collect children from the classroom, on time (see times above).

4. Drinks and nibbles - this will unfortunately not be offered this year as it is too difficult to ensure the social distancing. All things going well, we have decided to offer a Sundowner for parents in Term 4 when we hope there will be less restrictions and lovely weather!

5. The theme this year is ‘Dazzle Us’ - your child can dazzle our disco with colour, with creativity, with a dress up, with a sparkly top, or just your own disco outfit - in other words, they can wear anything :)

Andrea Renting Phone call ?When will the back gate be open again?When will Kindy parent Volunteers start?

From Janine

Friday 14th August - School Disco (in large hall)

Years 1-6 On Thursday the 13th August (the day before the disco) the P&F will also be selling an assortment of other fluro novelties, ranging in price from $1.00 - $5.00, here at school, during recess and lunch. This is an offer and not compulsory! Please make sure children don’t bring any more than $10.00. If you would like your child to purchase one or more of these items, please send money with them on this day, ensuring it is in a wallet or purse, stored in a secure part of their school bag.

ST EMILIE’S DISCO ADMISSION TICKET ORDER FORM Due back by Wednesday - 12th August (am) Family Name: ____________ Contact Phone Number: ____________Names of child/ren attending the disco:Child 1: Year __ G/BChild 2: Year __ G/BChild 3: Year __ G/BPlease enclose $8.00 per child in a clearly labelled and sealed envelope eg PIM FAMILY, DISCO ORDERAs per the note above, the cost of admission includes a bag of goodies. Is your child allergic to: Potato chips? Yes/NoChocolate frogs? Yes/NoI give permission for my child to be photographed at the disco Yes /No.

WEEKLY REMINDERSWeek 3 Term 3 2020

On Wednesday the 17th June we celebrated

St Emilie de Vialar’s Feast Day!

Matthew Vlahos from PP Blue created this wonderful sketch of St Emilie - bravo Matthew - you did a superb

job of reinterpreting an existing image!

Children engaged in a variety of activities

supporting their learning about a woman of faith, of courage and of great love for children and families.

WEEKLY REMINDERSWeek 3 Term 3 2020

Homework Club Forms Due

MercyCare are encouraging individuals to call our dedicated aged care team for information regarding aged care supports and services that are available for the over 65’s in our community. These government funded services will vary according to an individual’s needs- whether it be a little bit of help to stay living in your own home as you get older, or assistance to find the right Residential Aged Care facility for a loved one who needs higher levels care. Call or email us for a free aged care information pack- 08 6228 1537 / sspiro@mercycare.com.au.

For week 3 Weekly Reminders

Tania/Stuart

Reminder to Parents/GuardiansLate students need to be signed in at the office by a parent or guardian.

Andrea Renting Phone call ?When will the back gate be open again?When will Kindy parent Volunteers start?

From Janine

Reminder to Parents/Guardians

Late students need to be signed in at the office by a parent or guardian if your child is arriving after 8.40 am. Thank you.

Wed 5th August - Community Mass

Year 5 are organising this 8am Community Mass. All adults are to please sit 2 metres apart (unless a family grouping).

WEEKLY REMINDERSWeek 3 Term 3 2020

Important Dates Wednesday 5th August

8am Year 5 Community MassFriday 7th August

8.45am Year 4 AssemblyMackillop House DaySaturday 8th August

Feast of St Mary MackillopTuesday 11th August

1.30pm to 2.30pm Sacrament of 1st Reconciliation

Wednesday 12th August2pm P & F Meeting

6pm School Board MeetingFriday 14th August

P&F School DiscoSaturday 15th AugustFeast of the Assumption

Friday 21st August8.45am Year 2 AssemblySaturday 22nd August

6.30pm First Eucharist MassSunday 23rd August

9am First Eucharist Mass5pm First Eucharist Mass

Monday 24th AugustPP to Year 6 Parent/Teacher Face

to Face or Phone Interviews--Week 1

Saturday 29th August6.30pm First Eucharist Mass

Sunday 30th August9am First Eucharist Mass5pm First Eucharist Mass

Monday 31st AugustPUPIL FREE DAY

Tuesday 1st SeptemberPP to Year 6 Parent/Teacher Face

to Face or Phone Interviews--Week 2

Wednesday 2nd September8am Year 3 Community Mass

Term 3 Planner Link:

Term 3 Planner 2020

School Disco VolunteersPlease note the change in times:Volunteers are being sought to run the school disco on Friday 14th August. We need help for:

4-5pm5-6:15pm

If you can assist please contact Kirsten via email kirstendevereux@gmail.com Thank you!

Term 3 Pupil Free Days

Monday 31st August 2020

Friday 25th September 2020

School BankingSchool Banking is BACK!!! . banking day is TUESDAY! Books are to be given to your child’s class teacher on Tuesdays and will be returned on Wednesdays. Kindy Blue parents are reminded that bank books for Kindy Blue students are due on Mondays. Thank you.

Follow this link to register your family to SchoolLunches Online. If you require further assistance please call 1300 787 939.

WEEKLY REMINDERSWeek 3 Term 3 2020

On Wednesday the 17th June we celebrated

St Emilie de Vialar’s Feast Day!

Matthew Vlahos from PP Blue created this wonderful sketch of St Emilie - bravo Matthew - you did a superb

job of reinterpreting an existing image!

Children engaged in a variety of activities

supporting their learning about a woman of faith, of courage and of great love for children and families.

Sacramental Information 2020--Important Reminder

A reminder that the Sacramental program is parish run and school supported so all decisions are made in consultation with the parish. These dates are determined by the restrictions being fully lifted, to allow large crowds to congregate and celebrate the occasions.

Sacrament of 1st Reconciliation

Children of St Emilie’s will receive the Sacrament of 1st Reconciliationon Tuesday 11 August. Father Jean-Noel and Father Victor will visit the school and the children will receive the sacrament. Parents do notneed to attend this celebration.

Sacrament of 1st Eucharist

The Mass time and dates for the Sacrament of 1st Eucharist are outlined below. There will be maximum of 6 candidates for each Mass and families will need to sign up online through School Interviews website (www.schoolinterviews.com.au). This information has already been sent home.

Please note: The 9am Mass on a Sunday will now be be a 9.30am Mass

Saturday 22nd August at 6.30pm Mass Sunday 23rd August at 9.30am & 5pm MassSaturday 29th August at 6.30pm Mass Sunday 30th August at 9.30am & 5pm MassSaturday 5th September at 6.30pm Mass Sunday 6th September at 9.30am & 5pm MassSaturday 12th September at 6.30pm Mass Sunday 13th September at 9.30am & 5pm MassSaturday 19th September at 6.30pm Mass Sunday 20th September at 9.30am & 5pm Mass

It is encouraged that all children receive reconciliation before a Mass prior to 1st Eucharist. These opportunities are between 5.30pm to 6pm Tuesday to Friday before weekday Masses, and 30 minutes before each weekend Masses

Sacrament of Confirmation The Archbishop has postponed the Sacrament of Confirmation for 2020 at this stage. Families will be contacted should this directive change in coming months.

WEEKLY REMINDERSWeek 3 Term 3 2020

POO4YOUP&F Community Dungraiser :)

Please support St Emilie’s School by purchasing (or on-selling) one or more of the following:

1. 70L bag of Sheep Manure2. 70L bag of Composted Cow Manure3. 40 Litre bag of Chicken manure

Delivered just in time for spring. Don’t miss this opportunity to fertilise your garden and see your garden bloom and the vegies grow!

Please support us by completing the order form and returning to the school by Friday 31st July 2020.

It would be great if you would ask your neighbours and family to get on board and support St Emilie’s! Multiple addresses can be included on your order form.

We are also looking for parents (and kids) to letter drop order forms. If you can assist us please contact myself- Rachel Davies via the P&F email: pandf@stemiliescps.wa.edu.au

Thank you for supporting us everyone!

Extended tilFriday 7th

August

WEEKLY REMINDERSWeek 3 Term 3 2020

Extended tilFriday 7th

August

WEEKLY REMINDERSWeek 3 Term 3 2020

Keyed Up Music will be running guitar

and piano lessons after school this term,

cost is from $18.65 for a group of 4

lesson.

To enrol, please go to

www.keyedupmusic.com.au/enrolment-f

orm or ring Therese on 1300 366 243 with

any questions.

Thank you!

Helping Your Child Resolve Conflict and being a Good Friend

As much as we try to avoid it, conflict is a normal part of life. Helping children learn to manage conflict effectively will help them to experience more fulfilling friendships and enjoy better social experiences, both at school and outside of it. Of course, how well children are able to resolve conflict is directly related to their age, stage of development and life experiences – for example, a young child may not know how to compromise without assistance, or have the emotional capacity to empathise with the needs of others. Equipping children of all ages with the strategies below will help them become more effective at resolving conflict and being a good friend.

Tip #1: Learn to Manage Strong EmotionsWhile children have the right to feel strong emotions such as anger and frustration, it is important that they learn that yelling or being physically hurtful or intimidating does not help to resolve conflict. Helping children learn simple strategies for remaining calm, such as taking a deep breath or stopping and counting to ten is an important part of the process of effective conflict resolution.

Tip #2: Talk & ListenHelp your child to recognise the value of using words and speaking calmly to resolve conflict. Work together to develop a phrase that they can say to a friend to help start the resolution process, for example, “Let’s talk about this and find a way to work together.” Learning to say how they feel and what they wish would happen, rather than attributing blame and overly focusing on the cause of the conflict, are also great skills to have.

Being a good listener is also important. Helping children learn to listen to each other can be difficult, especially when they are very young or emotionally upset, and often when they are tired or upset, trying to talk it through will not work well. In these instances, it is often best to wait until your child is calm before proceeding with any positive conflict resolution strategies.

Tip #3: Problem Solve Initially children will need help to navigate the process of brainstorming potential solutions together, with the aim being to find a solution that makes everyone happy. For younger children, keep the options limited and simple. For older children, remind them that everyone has the right to be heard and that no idea is a silly idea.

Tip #4: Encourage FairnessTalk regularly with children about the benefits of being kind, being fair and sharing with others, and catch them doing the right thing as often as you can – rewarding positive examples with lots of verbal encouragement. While young children find it difficult to understand why they need to ‘take turns,’ they will often be more willing to share when encouraged to let the other child have a turn once they are done – this gives them a sense of control over the situation and the act of sharing, rather then it being something they are being directed to do by an adult or peer.

Tip #5: When Nothing Else WorksTeach your child that it is okay to walk away when nothing else works, and that they should feel safe to come to you, the teacher or another trusted adult to seek assistance resolving difficult situations.

Tip #6: Role Play Use role play to help your child feel more comfortable employing the strategies outlined above. Taking time to actually talk through and act out potential scenarios that might develop in the playground or on a playdate will help your child feel more confident to use these conflict resolution strategies as needed.

Tip #7: Encourage Imaginative PlayImaginative play provides a powerful safe haven for children to work through overwhelming emotions, to make sense of things they have seen, heard or learned from others, and for processing social interactions, including conflicts. Having the space, time and freedom to play imaginatively, provides children with a sense of power – they feel in control, capable of figuring things out, of thinking things through and solving problems. My girls both love playing with figurines and I regularly see elements of their real life experiences re-enacted in imaginative play.

Tip #8: Host Play DatesRegular play dates provide your child with real life opportunities to develop friendships and to use the strategies included above with your support, away from the stress of the school playground or other larger group setting.