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58 Clegg Road, Mount Evelyn. Ph: 9736 2219 Fax: 9736 1443

Email: principal@smmountevelyn.catholic.edu.au

No.18. 13th June 2017

Dear Parents,

With several tired and ailing students at present, we hope that you enjoyed the long weekend and were able to ‘recharge the batteries’. Last week the Year 1/2 level enjoyed the whole day incursion which was the culmination of this term’s inquiry unit. The students were able to make moveable cars with friction gears, they all rose to the challenge, following the instructions, testing and trialling their creations. Also a big thankyou to all the parents and grandparents that helped on the day. Thank you to the families who attended the First Eucharist Family Night, last Tuesday. A very special evening was enjoyed. It is the ‘ultimate sacrament’ and the students are making their final preparations leading up to the First Eucharist Sacramental Mass, this Sunday at 2pm. We ask that you remember the following students in your prayers as they receive the sacrament for the first time: Alex A, Aaylah C, Cody H, Lachlan H, Ruby McC, Aliza J, Alexander McC, Thomas P, Alyssa T, William E, Raya S, James B, Sienna C, Ava E, Morgan F, Anna G, Emily R, James T, Jordan V, Brandan Z, Mitchell R.

Please also remember Riley L, Kaylee S and their family in your prayers as they mourn the loss of their beloved Grandfather.

Congratulations to all the students that competed at Yarra Glen today in Cross Country, well done to all of you, such a fabulous effort.

Congratulations to Hailey D from PR and her family on the safe arrival of baby Liam.

Grade 5/6C have set up a fundraiser as part of an action plan for the community for a Cure for Brain

Cancer and they would like to make a difference to the future of the disease by raising money to add to the cause. Thank you to our prep classes who have raised today $36.50.

Next week the year 3-6 students are invited to audition for this year’s School Production. All students are expected to participate, as the production is a major component of our Arts and Student Wellbeing programs. I would like to remind students that auditions are

‘super friendly’ and that we can accommodate all levels of participation.

Congratulations to our Students of the Week last week: Prep B: Jasmin S/Kaide T Prep R: Emmerson B 1/2F: Darcy S C/Ben G 1/2H: Emilia P/Natasha G 1/2P: Jackson W 1/2R: Kiara S 3/4R: Jayden G 3/4F: Mitchell Mcl/Cooper S 3/4G: Patrick O’B 3/4C: Tilly P 5/6B: Stella B 5/6F: Mathew V 5/6P: Flynt C 5/6C: Tamara B/Caleb H-N

My prayers and best wishes for the coming week Angela Glennie Acting principal

May all I do today begin with you, O Lord. Plant dreams and hopes within my soul, revive my tired spirit: be with me today. May all I do today continue with your help, O Lord. Be at my side and walk with me: Be my support today. May all I do today reach far and wide, O Lord. My thoughts, my work, my life: make them blessings for your kingdom; let them go beyond today, O God Today is new unlike any other day, for God makes each day different. Today God's everyday grace falls on my soul like abundant seed, though I may hardly see it. Today is one of those days Jesus promised to be with me, a companion on my journey, And my life today, if I trust him, has consequences unseen. My life has a purpose. "I have a mission... "I am a link in a chain, a bond of connection between persons. God has not created me for naught... Therefore I will trust him. Whatever, wherever I am, I can never be thrown away. God does nothing in vain. "He knows what he is about."

WHATS COMING UP

Upcoming Information

School Assembly now every Friday at 8.45am FRIDAY 30th June– LAST DAY FOR TERM 2, 2.30PM FINISH School Resumes for Term 3 on Monday 17thh July at 8.45am

WINTER UNIFORM required to be worn TERM 2 & 3

MASS TIMES

St Mary’s Mt Evelyn

Saturdays - 6:30 pm & Sundays 10.30 am & 5.00pm

Applications for enrolment are now CLOSED for Prep 2018

2017 Medical Forms

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Monday, 19th June Tuesday, 20th June Friday, 23rd June

8.45am 3.30pm 9.30am 8.45am

School Assembly

Staff Meeting

Region Cross Country

Prep Drama Tool Box Incursion

Feast of Sacred Heart

School Assembly

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Monday, 12th June Tuesday 13th June Friday 16th June Sunday 18th June

8.45am 2.00pm

School Closure–Queen’s B'day

Division Cross Country – Yarra .G. Interschool Sports - Home First Communion

COFFEE INVITATION COFFEE INVITATION FOR ALL ST MARY’S

PARENTS EVERY MONDAY MORNING AT THE CHURCH

Come and join us, pop in for a quick cuppa and a chat ……

ST MARY’S FROM 9.00am until 10.00am A great way to meet new families

ALL WELCOME!

Medical confirmation forms have been sent out. Please read them carefully to ensure all

details are correct. Please return them to the office for us to keep on file for when we need to

contact you.

We have children attending our school with severe (life threatening) peanut allergies. As always, we are concerned for the safety of our children, and ask everyone to avoid bringing any items that may contain peanuts to

school, as the smallest amount of peanut or proteins of peanuts on benches, etc., can affect an allergic child. Whilst I can appreciate

that there may be children who just love to have their peanut butter sandwiches or bars, I am sure that if it was your child with the

allergy, you would also appreciate people helping out in this way

IMPORTANT NOTICE - YEAR 7 2018 and 2019

APPLICATIONS TO COLLEGES CLOSE FOR YEAR 7 2019 ON 25TH AUGUST 2017

Parents of Grade 5 Students of 2017 Enrolment process for starting year 7 in 2019

Make contact with your preferred secondary school in term 1, 2017. Follow their enrolment requirement process.

Term 2 of 2017 – St Mary’s will send you forms to complete of which secondary school you wish your child to attend.

These forms are forwarded to your applied secondary school. Offers are made to you by the secondary school you

have applied for a placement with by May 2018.

Look in the newsletter for advertisements of open days

GRADE 4 parents of 2017 please contact your secondary school of preference to get information on the enrolment

process for year 7 2019.

APPLICATIONS TO COLLEGES CLOSE FOR YEAR 7 2019 ON 25TH AUGUST 2017

(CSEF) CAMPS, SPORTS & EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF)

REMINDER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE INFORMATION FOR PARENTS WITH A HEALTHCARE CARD

Every Victorian child should have access to the world of learning opportunities that exist beyond the classroom. The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund helps ensure that no student will miss out on the opportunity to join their classmates for

important, educational and fun activities. It is part of making Victoria the Education State and the Government’s commitment to breaking the link between a student’s background and their outcomes.

IF YOU HAVE A CURRENT HEALTHCARE CARD Contact the school office to obtain a CSEF application form or download from

www.education.vic.gov.au/csef

2017 SCHOOL FEES

If you have not yet filled out a 2017 fee agreement, please contact the office immediately.

St Mary’s BSB/ACCOUNT Details Please see below our BSB details for online transfers

St Marys Primary School BSB 083-347 Account Number 676054930

When paying online please clearly state your eldest child’s name and surname when

processing your payment

ST MARY’S CAR PARK RULES

For the safety of all our children we ask that driver courtesy,

patience and the utmost care is practised at all times.

No standing in the driveway or

roundabout areas unless

‘ALL’ parking spaces are taken.

DO NOT LET YOUR CHILDREN OUT

OF YOUR CAR ON THE INSIDE

(drivers side)

LANE OF THE ROUNDABOUT

We need access for emergency and delivery vehicles and buses. Blocking the driveway also means that others are unable to access available parking spaces and causes a

dangerous back up of traffic in Clegg Road.

Pick up and drop off on the roundabout only at the designated

place. Please ensure that your child can do up their own seat belt if

you are using this area, as this will ensure an uninterrupted flow.

If we all cooperate the car park does work. We find that generally, the car park is virtually cleared by 3.30pm. So it may be beneficial to come a

little later, rather than earlier.

The speed limit at St Mary’s is 5km

at all times in the Car Park

OTHER STUFF

School Vegetable Garden News The weather has turned cold, we are beginning to plant our winter veggies and some flowers to colour our garden!

Donations needed: any coloured flowers, native plants and outdoor paint to paint the tyres would be great! This week there will be no garden club on Wednesday 14th June but it will resume the following Wednesday 21st June from 10.45 till 11.30am. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. All helpers are required to have a working with children’s check. Also, if you would like to assist, please complete the form below. Or email rpritchard@smmountevelyn.catholic.edu.au. Thank-you - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - VEGETABLE GARDEN VOLUNTEER AVAILABILITY Name:_______________________________________Mobile:______________________________ Availability: Helping in the garden ⟥ Wednesday 10.45am (Please tick preference) Thank-you

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Fundraiser for a Cure for Brain Cancer I, Dale Carroll, have decided to set up a fundraiser as part of an action plan for my community from the grade 5/6 unit of work last term for a Cure for Brain Cancer. I chose this action because my Kioshi (Karate teacher) passed away last year from brain cancer and I would like to make a difference to the future of the disease. Our fundraiser is to create paper planes and fly them as part of a competition to win a bag of lollies, and all people who participate will also get a sticker as a thank-you. We would love if you would like to be a part of this fundraiser, to bring a gold coin donation on your level's fundraising day to help us find a cure. This fundraiser is an optional event and children and families are not obliged to participate if they do not want to.

The days for each level's fundraiser are: Thursday 15th June (This week!) - for the 1/2's Monday 19th of June - for the 3/4's Thursday 22nd of June - for the 5/6's The preps fundraiser was today with a fantastic turn out. Thank-you to all of those families who participated today and we hope to see lots of you during the next two weeks. Dale, Caleb, Willow, Ollie, Lachie and the 5/6 team.

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TENNIS LESSONS BEFORE SCHOOL AT ST MARY’S STARTING 2017

Platinum Tennis Coaching strives to provide a fun, positive and challenging

environment for your child to learn and enjoy tennis. Lessons are now being

offered at St Mary’s at a convenient time before school, which means a

positive start to the day for your child by engaging them in physical

activity before they head into class. Also every student who signs up for a

Term of Coaching receives a free racquet!! Tennis is a fantastic sporting

activity and our coaching reflects the passion we have for everyone to learn and participate in it.

We feel very privileged to be able to conduct these lessons on the outdoor courts at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School. I

look forward to seeing you out on the court! Matt O’Toole – Head Coach

www.platinumtenniscoaching.com.au E: matt@platinumtenniscoaching.com.au Ph: 0425 711 879 Before School Tennis Lessons at St Mary’s

Contact Matt O’Toole on 0425 711 879 for further information

THE PARENTS AND FRIENDS COMMITTEE

DONATIONS REQUIRED FOR UPCOMING RAFFLES FOR 2017 GENERAL RAFFLE COLLECTION

If you have anything that we can use for raffles during 2017 please send the item’s to the office. We do require new unused items.

Community Craft Club

Thank you to all of our new and existing volunteers who have once again got together to

enable our much loved Craft Club to get up and running.

Tuesdays grade 3/4 & 5/6’s & Thursdays grade 1/2’s

Look out for the crafty items your children bring home with thanks for the time and effort that the ladies

in the craft club have put into planning and sourcing materials to create these art pieces

Yarra Valley Care Bags Yarra Valley Care Bags work in conjunction with Holy Fools and are currently asking

the local Yarra Valley Community for help.

Amanda Pearse and I will be popping baskets in each class today and for 3 weeks afterwards we will be collecting donations from the School Community to help support local families who are needy, homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

The following items would be very much appreciated please:

Tooth brushes, Tooth paste, Deodorant, Soap, Body wash, Sanitary items, Shampoo

Conditioner, Moisturiser, Lip balms, Make up, Hair brushes, Combs

Hair care products, Perfume, Tissues, Toilet paper, Etc

( All product donations must be UNUSED and NEW please )

If you have any questions please feel free to ask us. We really look forward to supporting the less fortunate in our local community. Thank you everyone, we know this project is in good hands as our School Community is so wonderfully

generous.

FOOD BANK – DONATIONS REQUIRED Donations required of, lasagne sheets, pasta sauce, tomato paste, cheese, stock and anything else we

can use to make up trays of yummy lasagne and Bolognese sauce. We would also appreciate monetary

donations so we can purchase food stuffs to try some new recipes.

If you know of anyone from St Mary’s Primary school that may need some help with a meal for their

family, please contact the office.

NEXT COOK-UP – TBA

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK

All Parents and Friends visiting St Marys must have a ‘Working With Children Check’. These are available FREE to volunteers on line.

Child Safety Code of Conduct

St Mary’s endeavours to create and maintain an environment where child safety is paramount and there is zero tolerance of any form of child abuse.

What is the purpose of a child safety code of conduct? A child safety code of conduct is intended to promote child safety in the school environment. A child safety code of conduct spells out professional boundaries and acceptable and unacceptable adult/child relationships and behaviour.

It should be unambiguous, widely disseminated and supported by supervision, professional development and training. A child safety code of conduct helps schools, staff and volunteers to raise behavioural issues. It provides a reference point for discussion when there may otherwise be confusion, uncertainty, or a lack of confidence about boundaries for appropriate behaviour with children. The code specifies behaviour unacceptable for a professional relationship between a teacher and a student. All parents, relatives and caregivers

attending St Mary’s Primary School to help within the classroom must hold a current Working with Children Check and must have read and signed the Code of Conduct. Please go to our website for more information.

CHILD SAFETY CODE OF CONDUCTS CAN BE COMPLETED AT THE OFFICE

Sports Report Cross Country Report – by Alice McCormick

On Tuesday the 13th of June, 10 students represented St Mary’s at Yarra Glen Racecourse for the Zone Cross Country. All students competed very well and gave their best. They did the St Mary’s community very proud. Congratulations to all competitors, especially the following students who were successful in making it through to the next round: Alice McCormick, Sam Rice, Maya Borg, and Brigitte Rice. A big thank you to Mrs McCormick for her support and to the many parents who came to cheer us on.

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GASTRO ALERT GASTRO ALERT GASTRO ALERT GASTRO ALERT

Please be aware that we have had a few cases of gastro at School. If your child contracts

gastro, please do not send them to school until all symptoms have passed for 24 hours.

An intestinal infection marked by diarrhoea, cramps, nausea, vomiting and fever.

Spreads easily

Usually self-treatable

Usually self-diagnosable

Short-term: resolves within days to weeks Stomach flu is typically spread by contact with an infected person or through contaminated food or water. Diarrhoea, cramps, nausea, vomiting and low-grade fever are common symptoms. Avoiding contaminated food and water and washing hands can often help prevent infection. Rest and rehydration are the mainstays of treatment.

How it spreads Through contaminated food or water. By touching a contaminated surface (blanket or doorknob).

2017 WORKING BEES Working Bees at St Mary’s are fundamental to maintaining safe and orderly learning environments for our students. There are so many tasks to do with such a large school ground that we need all the help we can get!

To assist planning for this year we are asking each family to attend ONE Working Bee and to indicate which session (listed

below) suits best.

As an incentive this year the families that attend a Working Bee date will be rebated the $60.00 working bee levy from their account.

In an effort to cater for everyone, we will hold Working Bees across a range of days and times. If these dates to not suit you please contact the office and schedule a time that will be appropriate. If you are a tradie, we would appreciate your expertise at times around the grounds, so please let us know your skills below.

Please complete and return the form to the office.

We looking forward to seeing you all,

Veronica Fraraccio Deputy Principal

Please complete and return to school

Family Name: _______________________________Eldest Child’s Grade: _______________ Please tick to select a date from below or nominate a date of your own _______________2017 I have particular skills and expertise in the area of ___________________________________ () Thursday 29th June 1:10 - 3:15 pm () Friday July 28th 8:45 -10:45 am () Saturday Sept 16th (Production set up) 9:00 -11:00 am () Wednesday Oct 25th 3:30 - 5:30 pm () Thursday Dec 7th 8:45 - 10:45 am

To the families that have participated in a working bee for 2017. Your school fees have been credited $60.00, Thank you for your

efforts

Religious Education News

Mini Vinnies The Mini Vinnie’s Group are

promoting the long life food

especially cans of food, tea and

coffee. Please send items along

to your child’s classroom.

We will be donating these to the Mt.

Evelyn St. Vincent de Paul group

at the end of June. They will then be distributed to local

people in need.

Thank you for your support!

Other Religious Education news:

First Communion is on Sunday 18th June,

2pm. Please keep these children in your

prayers.

This week 3 /4 R and 1/2H will be attending Mass on Thursday 15th

June, 9am.

FUNDRAISING MONEY FOR ST. MARY’S

Dear Parents and Friends of St Mary’s Catholic, Step into Life

Lilydale has offered us an amazing fundraising offer to all

parents and friends of St Mary’s Catholic Primary School.

In a great way to become motivated about your health and fitness, we want you to get active and help raise

some funds for our school! Step into Life Lilydale has made an amazing and very generous offer to our

School for the month of June 2017.

From 1st-30th June 2017, Step into Life Lilydale is ”throwing open the doors” and inviting you to join their

team for fun, fitness and fresh air - for the entire month at only $49.00!

That’s unlimited Group Personal Training for the entire month of

June for only $49.00!

AND

All the money raised will go directly back to the school!

If we had ‘just’ 20 family and friends take up the month offer that would mean

over $900 for our school!

Step into Life Lilydale welcomes all ages, fitness levels and abilities with a range of session times and

activities to suit all, BUT BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL.

Registration for this offer commences from 22nd May 2017 and can be done by:

1. Calling or texting Step into Life Lilydale on 0430 793 815 and tell Dave you’re from St Mary’s

Primary; or

2. Go to the Facebook page ‘step into life lilydale’ and send a message. Dave will get back to you ASAP

and get you ready.

We would like to raise as much money as possible for the School, so please share this fantastic

opportunity with family and friends of the St Mary’s Catholic Primary School community and let’s

see how much we can raise whilst getting active!!

For a full timetable, visit their website www.stepintolife.com and go to the Lilydale drop down, visit the

Facebook page for Step into Life Lilydale or contact Dave on 0430 793 815 for any further information.

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SOCCER

If your child is

interested in playing

soccer all ages boys

and girls, please

contact Illona Dorian

on 0408558630 or

Sindy Vitale

on 0423 354 217

2017 Registration Form for Basketball - Season 2 – 2017 Any child interested in playing After School Basketball in Season 2 will need to fill out the following form and return it to the

school office by ASAP.

CURRENT PLAYERS: If you are currently playing After School Basketball in Season 2 2017, you will still need to fill out

the following form so I can format the new teams. Games start at 4pm and finish at 7pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or

Friday afternoons at Kilsyth or Lilydale Basketball Stadiums.

Monday: Grade 4 - Grade 6 Boys

Tuesday: Grade 3 Boys

Thursday: Grade 3 - Grade 6 Girls

Friday: Grade 2 Boys & Girls

Name_____________________________________ Age 2017_____ Class 2017_______

Are you currently playing After School Basketball? Yes No (please circle)

Have you played competition basketball before? Yes No (please circle)

Parents Name__________________________________Mobile______________________

Email Address______________________________________________________________

Are you able to help as : Coach Yes/No ` Team Manager Yes/No

NOTE:If you are currently playing After School Basketball and do not want to continue in 2017, could you please return your

washed basketball singlet top to the office in a bag, clearly marked with your name and class on it. You will then be eligible for

your refund.

2017 BASKETBALL CO-ORDINATOR REQUIRED FOR ALL QUERIES PLEASE CALL

SINDY VITALE on 0423 354 217

St Mary's Basketball Singlet Tops Children playing in the after school basketball competition are to wear navy blue shorts (the shorts you wear for PE at school are

perfect), runners and the St Mary's Basketball Singlet Top. Tops are $25.00 to hire, however, once your child returns the top back

to school they will receive a $20.00 refund. Payment can be made by cash or cheque. Cheques need to be made out to "St Mary's

Parents and Friends Committee"

Could all payments for the singlet tops and this form please be given to the office ASAP, in an envelope, clearly marked

"Basketball Singlet Top Money". If you still have your top from last season, you DO NOT need to pay any more money, just

hang onto the one you have and use that again.

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St Mary's Basketball Singlet Tops Players name:____________________________________________ Year Level:________Class:______

Mum's name:________________________________ Dad's name:_______________________________

Mum's mobile:_______________________________ Dad's mobile:______________________________

Amount enclosed:_______________________

If you already have a basketball top, please fill out below.

Number_____________ Size________________

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Office use:

Top number given:_______________________ Amount enclosed:_______________________________

Cash Yes/No Cheque details____________________________________________________________

Date top given:____________________________ Date top returned:_____________________________

Date refund of $20.00 returned:___________________________________________________________

TO ALL TEAM

MEMBERS

NO FORM NO PLAY