RESURRECTION CATHOLIC SCHOOL 51 Gum Road, Kings Park 3021 Telephone: (03) 9366 7022 Fax: (03) 9366 6154 website: www.rskingspark.catholic.edu.au email: Principal@rskingspark.catholic.edu.au Prayer: Jesus told his disciples a parable about the need to pray continually and never lose heart. ‘There was a judge in a

certain town,’ he said, ‘who had neither fear of God nor respect for people. In the same town there was a widow

who kept on coming to him and saying “I want justice from you against my enemy!” For a long time he refused, but

at last he said to himself, “Maybe I have neither fear of God nor respect for people, but since she keeps pestering me

I must give this widow her just rights, or she will persist in coming and worry me to death.”.’

And the Lord said, ‘You notice what the unjust judge has to say? Now will not God see justice done to his chosen who

cry to him day and night even when he delays to help them? I promise you, he will see justice done to them, and

done speedily. But when the Son of Man comes, will he find any faith on earth?’ Luke 18: 1–8

Thursday October 20 th, 2016

UPCOMING EVENTS – OCTOBER 21st October Friday 8.30am Whole School Mass led by Rooms 4, 5 & 6

24th October Monday 2.30pm Assembly

26th October Wednesday La Crosse Tournament

28th October Friday 8.30am Whole School Mass led by Rooms 14 & 15

31st October Monday School Closure Day

NEWS FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Social Media – As published in this newsletter previously, Social Media sites such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, etc. have age restrictions. These restrictions are not dependent on parent supervision or account monitoring – they are steadfast rules imposed by the media owner and developer, endorsed by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMI), as the legal, minimum age for account holders.

Orientation for 2017 Preps – It was great to welcome the students who will be joining us for Prep next year. Monday morning was a hive of activity in the hall and the Prep classrooms. There were some fantastic efforts at drawing, writing and counting! This is a great way for us to get to know our new students and build a picture of their learning needs.

Carpark - The carpark has been working well on the most part recently and we thank you all for your cooperation. Unfortunately, there was some damage done to the front of one vehicle yesterday morning (Wednesday). If anyone has any information regarding this, please contact the school office on 9366 7022.

May God bless you,

John Connors PRINCIPAL

Term 4 School Closure Day

Monday 31 st October (Melbourne Cup Eve)

(no children at school on this day )

Be Like

Jesus,

show mercy

FIRST RECONCILIATION DATE FOR YEAR 3 STUDENTS

Rm 13 (Mr Galea) - Thursday November 3rd at 5.30 pm

Rm 15 (Mrs Krajinovic) - Tuesday November 8th at 5.30 pm

Rm 17 (Mrs Black) - Thursday November 10th at 5.30 pm

Rm 11 (Mrs Mammarella) - Monday November 14th at 5.30 pm

Rm 12 (Ms Carreon) - Tuesday November 15th at 5.30 pm

Rm 14 (Mrs Sorokowski) - Thursday November 17th at 5.30 pm

CHILDREN NOT RETURNING TO RESURRECTION SCHOOL IN 2017

We have had an increasing number of enquiries about places at our school for next year. At this stage, we are unable to provide any places. If you are aware that your child / children w ILL NOT BE RETURNING TO RESURRECTION NEXT YEAR, OR THAT THERE IS A POSSIBILITY at this stage, please complete the slip below. (This does not apply to Year 6 students.) Thank you.

My child / children will NOT be returning to Resurr ection School in 2017: Child’s Name: …………………………………..………. Year: …………….Room No: …………….

Child’s Name: …………………………………………... Year: …………….Room No: …………….

Child’s Name: …………………………………………... Year: …………….Room No: …………….

Only a possibility at this stage? YES / NO (please circle) Are you leaving the area? YES/NO (please circle) School child/children will be attending in 2017: ……………………………………………………

Year 3, 4, 5 AND 6

HEY GUYS, IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN!

SO GET YOUR DANCING SHOES AND GET READY TO GROOVE!

WHEN: FRIDAY 28 th OCTOBER WHERE: RESURRECTION SCHOOL HALL TIME: 6:00 pm TO 8:00 pm COST: $6.00 ENTRY: BY TICKET ONLY (to be purchased prior to the disc o)

DJ Dino has been booked and is ready for you to groove to his hits. All you have to do is get permission from mum, dad or a guardian, a ticket order form has been sent out. HYGIENE DRIVE

Since the start of term three the year 5 and 6 students have been donating hygienic products for the Social Justice project: A Hygiene Drive to create health packs to be donated to the St Vincent De Paul Society. In total we created 57 packs containing a variety of shampoo, conditioner, soap, cotton buds, tissues, toothbrush and toothpaste. Thank you for all who brought in hygienic products. Note- If you have any more hygiene products left please bring them to us in the Senior building by Friday 28th October. Kind regards - The Social Justice Leaders

SPORT ACHIEVEMENT Congratulations to one of our School House Captains Joseph Pamintuan on receiving the MVP for the St Albans Football Club for this year’s footy season. Joseph was an enthusiastic and positive player throughout the season and showed great sportsmanship and teamwork that enabled his team to achieve many successes. This positive attitude and willingness to put the needs of the team before his own achievements were just some of the many reasons he was nominated and then won the title of MVP for his club this year. Joseph also placed 4th overall in his age group 12c, which required him to compete for this title with a large number of players from different clubs throughout the area, not just his own. Joseph should be very proud of his accomplishments and we wish him every success in his future sporting endeavours. Well Done Joseph!

DONATION REQUEST We would love your help in sourcing some donations as Raffle Prizes for our Bush Dance on

Friday 25 November (more information to be supplied in November) Some business'

require a letter from the school to support the donation, and I have these if you need them

or they can be collected from the office. Ask your hairdresser, your favourite restaurant,

play centres, etc. Any donations/vouchers to be handed to the office or myself.

Thank you for your support.

Audrey Colbert - Fundraising President

CHANGE OF PE DAYS

The year 5/6 students will be having their specialist classes on Tuesday the 25th of October and the year 3/4 students on Wednesday 26th of October. They will be required to wear their PE uniform on these days.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION NEWS

Last Tuesday 11 October was the School Sports Victoria Western Metropolitan Region Athletics Championships. Resurrection Primary School was represented by seven students; Margaret, Anna, Macdalene, Lucas, Emmanuel, Jude and Sammi. All of these students should be extremely proud of their performances on the day, considering that they were competing in one of the largest regions in the state (our students were competing against other students from Essendon all the way down to Torquay!) and against students who do Little Athletics and/or have private athletics coaches.

Excitingly, Margaret placed 3rd in the 12 year old Girls Long Jump, Lucas placed 1st in the 12 year old Boys 100m sprint and the 12 year old boys placed 2nd in the 4 x 100m relay. Lucas and the relay team will now go on to compete at the State Athletics Championships on Monday 24 October at the Lakeside Stadium Albert Park. We wish them the very best of luck! PARENT HELPERS NEEDED PLEASE We are still planning for 2017 Interschool Sports. Next year we hope to resume competing in both the Summer and Winter sports and need some parent volunteers to help. If you are interested in helping coach any of the sports listed below and can commit to helping on Friday mornings in Term 1 and Friday afternoons in Term 2, can you please contact me via email mshields@rskingspark.catholic.edu.au Anyone interested must hold a valid Working With Children’s Check and you don’t need to have a student in Year 6 to help out. We are happy for anyone in our school community with an interest in sports to help out. The sports that our students will be competing in are: Term 1 Term 2 Basketball Netball Cricket AFL Softball Soccer Tennis T-ball Rounders Volleyball

PARISH NEWS Year of Mercy As we approach the conclusion of this Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy, we are reminded of what Pope Francis said in his initial announcement: “Mercy is the very foundation of the Church’s life. All of her pastoral activity should be caught up in the tenderness she makes present to believers; nothing in her preaching and in her witness to the world can be lacking in mercy.” (Misericordiae Vultus, 10). Resurrection parishioners are invited to celebrate the close of the Year of Mercy by a pilgrim walk from St Patrick's Cathedral back to our parish. The idea is to meet at St Patrick's at 1pm Sunday, 13th November and after a short prayer service pass through the Door of Mercy and walk back to Resurrection, bringing God's great mercy back to our parish! Social Events Group The Social Events Group is holding a Car Boot Sale on the 6thNovember, to register a $20 site please call the Parish Office or come along to pick up a bargain! Invitation to Parish BBQ Break – Up If you are in a Parish Group or part of a Ministry or help out in any way, you and your family are invited to come along to our end of year BBQ. Meat and drinks will be provided. Date:- 7th December 2016 Day:- Wednesday Time:- 7.00pm What to bring: A Salad or Dessert to share. It is our way of saying thank you to so many individuals and groups who have been faithful through out the year to their chosen ministry commitments and/or attended their group meeting on Parish Meeting Night on the first Wednesday of each month. So let’s get together; enjoy a meal, have some fun and get to know each other better or may be meet someone new who is as dedicated as you. Big Bulletin Rosters Next weekend the big bulletin will come out. Please check the rosters to see if you are scheduled on your particular ministry. Any queries about rosters contact the Parish Office. Visit from Fr Noel Do you want Fr Noel to visit you in your home? Do you want to make an appointment to see him in the Parish Office? Contact the Parish Office or leave your name and number at the Welcome Desk if you want a visit or an appointment. Saying the Our Father Parishioners would realize that at all our weekend Masses a child is called on to lead the congregation in the praying of the Our Father. Any child is welcome to lead; it is simply a matter of signing up at the Welcome Desk. This can happen weeks in advance.