Parents - St Monica's Primary School March 2017.pdf · Wibrow. I warmly welcome new members: Gerard...
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NEWSLETTER Term 1 Issue 5 March 9th 2017
St. Monica’s Primary School 20 Robinson Street Moonee Ponds 3039
Phone (03) 9375 1132 www.stmonicasmp.catholic.edu.au
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Anthony Feeney Principal: Mr. Peter Moore
Parish Office: Phone 9370 5035
Mass Times: Saturday 6:30pm (Vigil), Sunday 8:00am, 9:15am in Italian, 10:30am and 5:30pm
OSHP Number 0412 616 491
Faith
Hope
Love
Dear Parents,
Research demonstrates that effective schools have high levels of parent and community engagement. Such
engagement with the school is strongly related to enhanced wellbeing, positive behaviours and improved
student learning. This is exactly what we aim for at St. Monica’s.
We were delighted to host a ‘Parents as Partners’ session this week to demonstrate how parents can
become even more involved in the life of our school. I sincerely thank the members of staff who led this
session with interested parents.
We warmly welcome all those who have the time and work/life balance that allows them to become
involved during school hours. Every contribution is valued and will contribute to the engagement of
students across the school from Foundation to Year 6.
Parents
as partners
going back to school
Parish Education Board
Last night we held the Annual General Meeting of the Parish Education Board. I sincerely thank the
outgoing Members who have worked with a strong spirit of Unity and Harmony to achieve many great
things for our school community. To highlight all of the achievements of this group would be impossible,
but I’d like to highlight one example of how each has contributed:
Kathi Quick—for the magnificent World Teachers Day event
Brett Joyce—for the amazing Mothers Day Breakfast
Michael Walshe—for his significant contribution to the Building Program through ICT advice
Rodney Dennert—for his comprehensive approach to working bees and ongoing maintenance
I could fill the page with ways in which the advice of these parents has contributed to the school and I am
grateful for their dedicated service as members of the Parish Education Board.
I would like to offer a very special thank you to Mrs Annmaree Carmichael. Annmaree has chaired the
PEB over the past two years and has been a Member for the past four. Annmaree’s presence in our school
is frequent, effective, supportive and proactive. She embodies the school’s values of Faith, Hope and Love.
Over the last two years Annmaree has met with me on a regular basis and I cannot thank her enough for her
pastoral and practical support. She is a diligent, passionate and hard-working member of our parent
community who has been instrumental in forging strong bonds between the parent community and the
wider Parish. Her contribution to this community has been significant and words cannot adequately express
how grateful I am to her for connecting her Faith and Life in a way that enhances “community” through
everyday living. Annmaree cares deeply about this parish community and it shows in everything she says
and does. My deepest respect and heartfelt gratitude to you Annmaree.
I sincerely thank the continuing members of the BEB: John Morello, Andrew McCleave and Justin
Wibrow. I warmly welcome new members: Gerard Carew, David Garvey, Daryl La Fontaine and
Mark Blackmore. I am very excited to announce that our newly elected PEB Chairperson is Angela
MacNamara. I congratulate Ange on this most exciting appointment.
Thank You
It wasn’t difficult to find photos of Annmaree. She is generous with her time and participates in just about everything we do!
Parents As Partners - Facilitated and supported by our School Leaders
Michael Di Nuzzo—Deputy Principal and Mathematics Curriculum Leader
Olivia Hodgetts—Curriculum Leader
Trish Bremner—Literacy Leader
Christine Biondi—Years 5 and 6 Level Leader, Bianca Ogier—Years 3 and 4 Level Leader
Leanne Schmidt—Years 1 and 2 Level Leader, Vanessa Coulter—Foundation Level Leader
Staff News
It is with much sadness that I announce that Mrs. Christine James will be retiring
from her role at St. Monica’s after more than two decades of dedication to our
school. Chris will be taking more time away from the rigors of finances to spend
more time with her Grandchildren, with the possibility of part time work in another
setting.
I sincerely thank Chris for her diligence over the past 23 years. She has been for me, a veritable
encyclopedia of knowledge about the school, its families and our wider community. We will all
miss Chris and wish her well in this new chapter in her life. Chris’ final date at St. Monica’s is still
to be confirmed, so there is plenty of time for you to call in and say farewell.
New Appointment
I am delighted to announce the appointment of Mrs. Nancy Lo Monaco to the positon of Office
Administration Assistant. Nancy will join us on Monday 20 March and I know you will join with
me in making her welcome.
School Closure Day
Our first Curriculum School Closure Day for 2017 will be on Monday 24 April. This is the day
before ANZAC Day and will give families an
opportunity to plan ahead.
Catholic Education Week Art Show
This piece of Art was created using the
combined digital artwork of: Julian, Priscilla,
Julia, Max, Sofia, Mia, Olivia and Rory. It’s a
collaboration and has been framed in
preparation for next week’s Art Show at the
Catholic Leadership Centre. Because the piece
is a collaboration (and because it’s almost the
Feast of St. Patrick) the work has been named
“Comhoibriú” which means co-operation in
the Irish language.
If you would like to see this piece on display, the Art Show will run from 14-18 March at the
Catholic Leadership Centre at 576 Victoria Parade East Melbourne (Corner Hoddle Street).
Congratulations to its creators. Also on display will be “Party Animals” by Rhiannon (Year 6
2016) and “Sunset City” by Isabella (Year 6 2016).
Open Day
Our Open Day will take place on Wednesday of next week (15 March). Tours will leave the front
office at 9:30am, 12:15pm and 2:30pm. We are looking forward to showing everyone our school.
Yours sincerely,
Peter Moore
Principal
Teachers who love teaching … teach students to
love learning! Here are some examples of passionate
‘teaching and learning' at St Monica's this week!
MENTOR PROGRAM
As part of the induction and mentor program, our three new staff and their
mentors, met for breakfast during the week. The focus was on celebrating their
start to St Monica’s and setting goals for the remainder of 2017.
‘I’M THE MAP’
If there’s a place you gotta go - I’m the one you
need to know ….I’m the map…..
Can you recognise these lyrics?
The Year 4 students have commenced their Geography Unit and the excitement
about learning about Australia and comparing them to Africa is electric!
Check out the size of this atlas!
SHOW AND TELL
I had the pleasure of visiting 2D this week and lis-
tening to three students share their ‘show and tell’.
It was fitting that Audrey shared a book about inspi-
rational women which coincided with International
Women’s Day! Well done, Year 2.
DECIMATS
Did you know that in the 100-metre 2012 Olympic freestyle final, James Mag-
nussen came in second by one-hundredth of a second to American swimmer
Nathan Adrian 47.53 to 47.52, winning the silver medal. The Year 5 students
have been using decimats to visually represent what one-tenth and one-
hundredth looks like? Can you even imagine how quick one-hundredth of a
second actually is ……….
PREDICTION
The Year 6 students were ‘caught’ working in the shared space on ‘predictions’.
Do you look at a cover of the books in the library and automatically begin to
‘predict’ what the text might be about? What about newspaper headlines …...or
even the sub-headings for each ‘Caught in the Act’ passage?
BUCKET FILLERS
Evie, Hannah and Isla have been working tirelessly over the past week, ‘filling
the buckets’ of all the students in the school. They have been cutting up rib-
bon ready for everyone to make their ‘stars’ as part of the National Day of Ac-
tion Against Bullying and Violence! The school has ‘pledged’ to make 500
stars! How will you help?
Parents As Partners The annual 'Parents As Partners' session was held in the Auditorium on
Tuesday evening. Research demonstrates that effective schools have high
levels of parent and community engagement - enhancing wellbeing,
developing positive behaviours and improving student learning.
Of course, there was an element of fun, with the parents being challenged to identify a pattern between
what 'Silly Milly' likes and doesn't like! For example, Silly Milly likes apples but she doesn't like
bananas, she likes Football but doesn't like Cricket! Just like the students, we encouraged parents to be
persistent, to think and problem solve! Can you identify the pattern?
A workshop, facilitated by the St Monica's Level Leaders, had parents discussing what 'helping in the
classroom - feels like, sounds like and looks like'.
The logistical issues of obtaining a Working with Children's Check and signing the 2017 Community
Code of Conduct were also addressed.
If you were unable to make it .....can you still be a 'classroom helper'?
The simple answer is YES ...but there are a few things you need to do:
1. Read the Roles, Responsibilities and Expectations of a Classroom Helper below.
2. Ensure a copy of your WWC has been handed into the School Office.
3. Sign and return a copy of the 2017 Community Code of Conduct (available from the School Office).
4. Complete with a simple tick, whether you are interested in Classroom Helper, Excursions/Incursions or
being a Guest Speaker, survey at the Office.
5. Respond to specific correspondence from your Year Level Leader and Classroom Teacher.
Once again, thank you for your ongoing support of the teaching and learning at St Monica's Primary
School.
ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS
Work with individual students or small groups as directed by the teacher
Provide a role model for learning
Support students to complete tasks as instructed by the teacher
Verbally reinforce strategies as taught by the teacher
Completing administrative tasks, such as photocopying and/or laminating
Avoid making educational judgements, correcting or completing assessments
Refer behavioural, pastoral or academic concerns to the classroom teacher
Confidentiality
Harmony Day is a celebration of our cultural diversity – a day of cultural respect for everyone who calls Australia home!
The message for Harmony Day is ‘everyone belongs’. This message aligns with our whole school theme of ‘Respectful Relationships – with others’. It also aligns with the Year 3 History Unit on ‘Community, Remembrance and Celebrations’.
As a result, we have a number of activities organised:
Special Food Day ….Tacos! Splash of Orange …
students can wear something
orange, such as a hair bow, socks, necklace or hat!
Whole School Hand Mural!
Harmony Day will be held on Tuesday 21 March.
Positive parenting
Developing independence in primary school
By Michael Grose
Practical ideas for parents to encourage real independence in
children.
Your goal as a parent should be for your child to be completely
self-managing by the end of primary school. That is, he can get
himself and others up each morning; make his own breakfast; prepare his own schoolbag; collect his
own school uniform; put any notes under your nose to be signed and returned to school; and so it goes
on. Now, that doesn’t mean that kids will do all this all the time, because other factors come into play
such as busy schedules and early starts; children will need some assistance at times. However, it’s good
to keep in mind that children, when left to their own devices, generally do remarkably well at organising
their daily tasks. Sometimes they just need the opportunity. Here are four practical ways to develop real
independence in primary school-aged children:
1. Involve them in mealtimes
Mealtimes are the fulcrum around which healthy families operate. A shared meal is more than food. It’s
a ritual that binds people together; it’s a vehicle for parents to influence their children; and it’s an
expression of love and care. It is also fundamental to children’s wellbeing because there is a strong
correlation between good mental health in young people and those who regularly share a family meal.
Mealtimes also offer plenty of opportunities for children to help including running errands, preparing the
meal, setting the table, clearing the table, packing the dishwasher and other jobs. There’s something for
everyone!
2. Use pocket money to develop independence
A regular allowance is a fabulous way to promote real independence in children. Start in lower primary
school and gradually increase their allowance the older they become. Importantly, you need to increase
the areas that their allowance covers. For instance, in lower primary school a child’s pocket money
might go towards the purchase of some sweets and one or two other items each week. However, in
middle primary school it might increase to cover the cost of one or two lunch orders each week, their bus
money and some treats. In later primary school it could even cover some of their clothing purchases as
well. The important thing is not to cover for kids if, for instance, they don’t budget appropriately and run
out of money for school-canteen lunches. They can either make their own lunches at home or perhaps
borrow from a sibling and repay out of their next allowance. Pocket money used well is a fantastic way
to develop independence in kids.
3. Look after pets
It’s a quirk of life that most children want a pet, but they just don’t want to look after it in the long term.
Many kids discover that following the initial flush of enthusiasm looking after a pet can be a grind –
walking the family pooch, cleaning out the guinea-pig cage, or feeding the family feline. But pet care
offers priceless lessons in the development of grit, responsibility and nurturance – all necessary attributes
for independent success.
4. Walk, ride or take public transport to school
The opportunity to go to school on your own devices was a luxury that previous generations enjoyed.
While it may have seemed at the time like something to be endured rather than enjoyed, most people I
discuss this matter with look back with fondness and nostalgia. For most people it meant freedom,
friendship and fun. For a short time each day kids experienced a delicious type of freedom away from
both teachers and parents – a time to muck around, dawdle and mess around with mates. It also gave kids
some familiarity with their neighbourhood. Continued over the page……..
St Monica’s is officially a star weaving school! The National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence is Australia’s key anti-bullying event for
schools and calls on school communities to say “Bullying. No Way!” and “Take a Stand Together!” This
year, we will be demonstrating our commitment towards a bullying and violence free environment by
weaving stars, using colourful 30mm tear ribbon, as part of the One Million Stars Project. Some stars will
be woven at school during Lunchtime Craft Club by the Year 6 students. More will be woven by our
middle/senior students on Friday 17th March and shared with their junior buddies.
Our stars will form part of a display of one million stars, woven the world over, to be installed as an art
work at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. We are hoping to contribute 500 stars and have
until the end of July 2017 to weave them.
We would love families to pledge to weave one or more stars! If you would like to weave stars, please collect your ribbon (with instructions) from Tuesday 14th March,
from the office. Completed stars should be returned to Mrs Diana Tominc, Student Wellbeing Leader by
the end of Term 2 (Friday 30th June 2017).
Craft Club Grade 6 students at Lunchtime Craft Club
this week thoroughly enjoyed learning to
weave ribbon stars as symbols of hope and
light in the worldwide fight to end bullying
and violence. They are looking forward to
helping their peers weave a star during
Buddy Time in the lead up to the National Day of Action against
Bullying on Friday 17th March! St Monica's is well on the way
to meeting our pledge to weave 500 stars as our contribution to
the One Million Stars Project. Great work! Diana Tominc, Student Wellbeing Leader
Continued from previous page
It’s well established that currently more children are driven to school than ride or walk, which denies
children the same opportunity for friendship, fun and freedom. Busy schedules, less child-friendly
neighbourhood layouts and working parents are just some of the reasons that prevent kids walking to
school. If possible, look for ways to allow your child to get to school on their own. It’s fantastic for their
independence and wellbeing. If children are too young, walk or ride with them some of the way until
they are old enough and skilled enough to make the trip without you.
The age of opportunity
Children in this stage have an outward orientation and are exploring their place in the world. This is an
age and stage for greater neighbourhood exploration, for taking on real responsibility and for developing
personal confidence and efficacy before adolescence starts.
Lunchtime Games Club
photos. Our students were happily enjoying the
variety of games and activities offered at
Games Club every Thursday lunchtime,
including new Batman Lego and mindfulness
colouring books.
Diana Tominc - Student Wellbeing Leader
On Monday the following children represented St Monica’s a the District Swimming Carnival.
Congratulation to all the children on their sportsman ship and performance. Charli Rizzo, Chloe Jones,
Lachlan Gustincich, Sam Jeffery, Olivia Batey, Meg Lucas, James Smith, Patrick Dent, Sofia Galea,
Jemma Dorian, Charles Saunders, Max Caputo, Shauna McElligott, Isabel Khoury, Charles Barrett,
Christie Harding, Olivia Berlingeri, Ryan Gustincich, Benedict Jones, Bridget Lavery, Zane Raciti,
Charlotte Farrugia, Myles Quick, Andrew Kelly, Connor Van Der Linde, Rory Joyce, Amy Willoughby,
Evelyn Barun, Amy Gaylor, Ondine Goncalves, Zac Farfalla, James Ragg, Siena Mariani. Thank you to
Andrew Gustincich for time keeping and Mrs Gaye Mifsud for supervising the children. Results of
children progressing into the next round will be in next weeks newsletter.
Mr. McGuinness
Student of the Week Certificates will be presented at assembly on Friday 10th March at 3:00pm.
Whole School Awards Assembly (Location: Senior Yard)
Anthony Sergakis FC For having such a positive attitude towards life
and learning.
Frances McDonald FC For always using polite manners and finding
ways to be of help in the classroom.
Madison Sherer FS For her great organisational skills, and
displaying beautiful manners. Well done!
Max Buseddu FS For always displaying beautiful manners and
for being an enthusiastic learner. Well done!
Zachary Walsh FT For always having a smile and being so enthusiastic about all our classroom
activities! Well done Zachary!
Samuel O'Reilly FT For contributing your great ideas to classroom discussions! Keep up the
great work Samuel!
Claire Walsh 1C For her recount writing. Well done, Claire!
Lily Billing 1L For consistently giving her best effort in all learning and leading by
example with wise choices.
Ai-Linh Vu 1S For confidently sharing her thoughts during class discussions and for
always being a responsible class member. Well done Ai-Linh!
Paul Smith 2D For showing great initiative in the classroom and with his own learning.
Well done Paul.
Lily Eden 2M For always helping others in the classroom and working hard in writing.
Well done, Lily!
Chloe Alajaji 2T For using her initiative and sharing ideas with the class. Keep up the super
star work, Chloe!
Ella Brennan 3B For creating an appealing and meaningful poster about kindness.
Jayda Delia 3M For showing focus and independence in her learning.
Oliver Pane 3O For always being a kind and respectful member of the class. His sense of
humour brings joy and laughter.
Annabelle Bayona 4D For the attention to detail she gives in all her work and for leading by
example in all aspects of her school life.
Chloe Jones 4G For her determination and interest in learning new things.
Zara Hogan 4P For her enthusiastic and co-operative participation in Guided Reading
sessions.
Sienna Rocci 5B For her preparedness to apply herself to all set learning tasks. Well done!
Jacquelyn Moran 5J For speaking with empathy, knowledge and nuance during Inquiry.
Zoe MacLaren 5M For her persistence in Mathematics, learning to read decimal numbers
accurately!
Sebastian La Mari 6C For his great research efforts during our investigations into Australian
government.
Grace Sinnadurai 6K For displaying an open mind to new experiences on Year 6 Camp.
Hugh Allison 6M For actively contributing thoughts and ideas during reading focus groups.
Key Dates
March 2017 Friday 10th 3.00pm Whole School Awards Assembly
Monday 13th Labour Day Public Holiday
Tuesday 14th Foundation 2018 Enrolments Open
Wednesday 15th Open Day - Tours at 9.30am, 12.15pm and 2.30pm
Thursday 16th Class Mass - 6C
Confirmation Workshop Senior School 5.30pm and 7.00pm
Friday 17th St Patrick’s Day
3.00pm Assembly Years 3 - 6 hosted by 5B
Year 6 Interschool Gala Day
Tuesday 21st Harmony Day - wear something Orange and Special Food day [Tacos]
Thursday 23rd Class Mass – 6K
4D Parent Dinner
Friday 24th Assembly Foundation to Year 2 hosted by 2T
Year 6 Interschool Gala Sports Day
2018 Foundation Enrolment Close
Sunday 26th Youth Mass at 5.30pm
Thursday 30th Class Mass – 6M
Friday 31st Last Day Term 1 – school finishes at 3.30pm
Tuckshop
Reminder - all lunches need to be ordered via QkR.
Week Beginning 6th March Friday 10th Terri Ryan, Kerrie McBeath, Maria Pricone, Serena Smith
Week Beginning 13th March Tuesday 14th Lynn Garvey, Caroline Trevaskis
Wednesday 15th Jude Cassidy, Tereza Barun, Angela Cashin
Thursday 16th To be Advised
Friday 17th Rita Jefferies, Marie-Anne Zlatkovic, Carmel Rugolino, Melanie Moravski Dechnicz
Week Beginning 20th March
Tuesday 21st Gianna Willoughby, Rocchi Conidi, Tania Lewis, Barbara Potocki
Wednesday 22nd Lisa Saunders, Kylie Stevens, Melissa Khoury
Thursday 23rd Ange Horton, Rebecca Jones, Peta Barrett
Friday 24th Michelle Christian, Annmaree Carmichael, Julie Durling-Landa, Abbey Vandeloo
Week Beginning 27th March Tuesday 28th Mary Marcaccio, Larissa Cole, Carmen Richardson
Wednesday 29th Jodie Kukuljan, Leanne Redl
Thursday 30th Kate Farmelo, Sharron Paravizzini, Sanja Scher
Friday 31st Jane Henderson, Sonia Vendramini, Jane Padden
If you are unable to work on your rostered day would you please arrange a swap. Alternatively please
contact the office.
NOTICES 2017 FETE GOURMET DELIGHTS STALL
Money for Jam!
Are you interested in making either jam, chutney, pickles or relish for this year’s fete? The Gourmet
Delights Stall sells a wonderful array of homemade produce and preserves are it’s biggest seller. If you
have an interest in cooking, this is a great way to contribute to the fete and help raise money for our
school and its resources. At the moment produce is at its cheapest so if you’re interested in ‘making
hay whilst the sun shines’ please email Lynn Garvey at [email protected] or call me on 0437 252
948. There are many easy recipes to choose from or if you have a favourite recipe you are more than
welcome to use it. I will provide standard jars and lids at a small cost. Thank you.
- Lynn Garvey
St Mon’s Footy Tipsters Last year some of St Monica’s families organised a footy tipping competition, the competition was quiet
fierce with some very happy winners at the end of the footy season.
The competition will be running again this year …..more information will follow in the next couple of
weeks so keep your eyes open.
Below are photos of last years winners! WINNERS ARE GRINNERS!
Ange Horton with her
prized wooden spoon. 1st
Place winner, Melissa
Humann. 2nd place getter,
Abygaile Cukavac and our
globetrotting 3rd place
stealer Rose Greco, all
proudly showing off their
prizes.
OSHClub News Before School / After School Care Program
Next Week’s Activities
Dear parents and children,
This week at OSHClub, the children did an amazing job at completing the One Line drawing activity! It
was such a challenging task. However, the children were persistent, imaginative and enthusiastic learn-
ers, creating some super amazing drawings. Pop in to see their incredible work displayed in our room.
If your child is doing tennis while at OSHClub, please sign the permission slip, which is available in the
OSHClub office.
Please pack a hat into your bag for outside play at OSHClub this term. Remember ‘No Hat, No Play,
No Fun Today!’
Let’s have a terrific week,
Carina
____________________________________________________________________________________
YOU CAN GET YOUR KIDS TENNIS LESSONS DONE WHILST THEY ARE AT
AFTERCARE!
ST. Monica’s Tennis Club
Contact – Steve Riley – Club Professional
0403 433 750 or [email protected]
BOOK IN FOR A FREE HOTSHOTS TENNIS LESSON Just inform your OSHClub Co-ordinator
about your tennis lesson (day & time)
OSHCLUB DROPS OFF AND PICKS UP KIDS FOR THEIR TENNIS LESSONS!!!
(Children must be booked into After Care session to be dropped off and picked up.)
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Before Care
Activities
-123 Basket-
ball
-Children Or-
dering With
Coles
-Draw Legendary
Pokemon
-Cricket
-Dot Painting -Silent Ball
-Heart Shape
Dot Painting
-GaGa Ball
After Care Ac-
tivities
-Hand Paint-
ing -Chalk Draw-
ings -Fruit Salad
- Portfolio Deco-
ration
-Netball -Uno
-Everybody’s IT
-Updating Our
Children’s Portfoli-
os
-Monoply -Hand Line Draw-
ing
-Pipe cleaner
bracelets
-Handprint
Painting Pea-
cock -Playground
Fun
Parent Information
OSHC program phone: 0412 616 491
Coordinator: Carina
Assistants: Leonie, Sharon, Nairy
OSHClub Head Office: 03 85649000
All families must be enrolled to attend the program, remember this is Free!! Please create an account
online at www.oshclub.com.au all bookings and cancellations can also be managed via your online ac-
count. For on the day bookings please contact the Coordinator direct at the program.
Thursday, 2nd March, 2017
Dear Parents of Year 2-6 students,
The International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) is an independent, quality skills-based
assessment program which rewards and recognises achievement. ICAS gives you broad insights into your
child’s performance across English, Mathematics, Science and Spelling. ICAS (sometimes referred to as the
UNSW assessments) has been developed by Educational Assessment Australia (EAA) since 1981.
Each student receives:
an engaging and challenging full-colour test booklet
an individual diagnostic report highlighting strengths and weaknesses and year to year progression
login details to access their online results which can be analysed and downloaded
a High Distinction, Distinction, Credit, Merit or Participation Certificate acknowledging their level of
achievement
the chance to receive an individually-engraved UNSW medal for the highest scoring student in each year
level for each subject.
To learn more about ICAS go to www.eaa.unsw.edu.au/icas/about
Remember, EAA has some very helpful tools to help your child prepare. You can access practice
assessments at www.eaa.unsw.edu.au/icas/preparation
To enrol your child in ICAS, please complete the registration form below and return it, with your entry
fees, to the school no later than Friday, 31st March, 2017. This is four weeks away and Term 1 break up
day. 2016 prices will be kept for this year if we order by this date. Price rise in 2018.
PLEASE NOTE - NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Kind regards,
Janet Dobson
(ICAS Co-Ordinator)
St Monica’s Primary School 20 Robinson Street,
Moonee Ponds Victoria 3039
Phone): 9375 1132 FaxÊ: 9370 7136
2017 International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS)
Permission Form
Please return this form to school in a clearly labelled envelope via your child’s tote box.
Please complete an entry for each of your eligible children.
I give permission for my child______________________________, of _______________
Child’s name Class
to participate in the following 2017 International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS).
Please select the subjects you would like your child to enter by highlighting or circling:
Students must sit on the official sitting date for each subject to be eligible for UNSW medals. However, your school may choose to sit at another time to fit in with other school activities and routines
Please find enclosed total entry fee paid by cash, cheque or credit card.
Cheques to be made payable to ‘St Monica’s Primary School’.
Entries Close Friday, 31st March at the close of the school day ( Term 1 break up day).
_____________________________________________ ______________
Name of Parent/Guardian Date
Signature of Parent/ Guardian
Subject/Paper Official Sitting Date Entry Fee, incl. GST Fee
Enclosed
Science 30 May 2017 $8.80 (2016 price)
Spelling 14 June 2017 $12.10 (2016 price)
English 1 August 2017 $8.80 (2016 price)
Mathematics 15 August 2017 $8.80 (2016 price)
TOTAL
St Monica’s Primary School 20 Robinson Street,
Moonee Ponds Victoria 3039
Phone: 9375 1132 Fax: 9370 7136
St Monica’s Primary School 20 Robinson Street,
Moonee Ponds Victoria 3039
Phone: 9375 1132 Fax: 9370 7136
2017 St Monica’s Fete, November 18th One of the things that makes St Monica’s great is our active friendly school community – the
community that has produced successful fetes in years gone by. This time around we want to
make sure that each family (especially new ones) have the opportunity to get involved. A school
fete is a great way to bring our community together, create friendships and most importantly see
our children experience what’s been created for them.
In previous fetes there has been an overwhelming amount of money raised. Whilst this remains
top of mind, our “school fete vision” this year is all about creating an amazing fun filled day for
children, families and the greater community. With this vision in mind, we would be extremely
grateful with your family’s involvement by nominating to do ‘just one task’.
On the next page is a list of ‘tasks’ we need to complete to ensure a successful fete. We will need
everybody’s support (large or small) on the day and also in the planning stages. So with the theme
of ‘just one task’ in mind, please tick one box (or more if you wish), include your contact details
and return this form to the school office as soon as possible. Then we can collate the responses
and when the time comes, we will contact you regarding participation.
Thank you kindly for your valuable help.
Yours sincerely,
Kelly Clark, Rose Greco & Sharon Lourdes
Fete coordinators
I’m going to become a fan of the St Monica’s Fete, please follow us on Facebook and Instagram
for the latest news.
Search St Monica’s Twilight Fete 2017
Yes, sign me up to the fete committee
I’m an advertising genius
I’d like to be ticket coordinator
Can get involved with craft which includes organising class art items for silent Auction
I can contribute to the Gourmet Delights food stall i.e. jams, chutneys, biscuits etc.
I’d like to organise the raffles
I can help seek donations
I can donate an item/voucher (please list item/voucher) ___________________________________________________________________
I can offer sponsorship or I know someone who might be interested
I’ve got a prominent house to put signage
I’m a bloke and keen to be muscle for stalls and general needs for fete day.
Be logistics coordinator
First Aid Officer
I’d like to organise a stall i.e. food, craft, juice bar, sideshow games, show bags, bookstall or another…. my suggestion is below
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I have a skill that can be utilised (i.e. carpenter, electrician etc…) (please list skill and please don’t
be shy about these skills!) ______________________________________ ________
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I’ve got a great idea (please list idea ______________________________________ ________
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I would like to help in a smaller way but don’t know quite how yet. Please keep me informed via
email of any help that may be needed from time to time.
Name: _______________________________________________________________
Mobile: _______________________________________________________________
Email: _______________________________________________________________
Child(ren)’s name/s and classes:___________________________________________________
For clarification of anything in the above list or if you’ve had a stall in previous fetes and wish to
continue this please contact us via email.