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Newsletter 15 August 2013

That All May Be One

Dear Parents and Friends,

Our wonderful choir finished third at yesterday’s Archdiocesan Choir Festival held in Canberra. Ten schools from around our Archdiocese participated and by all reports were all fantastic. St Francis Xavier Florey were the winners on the day. This is a fantastic result for our students and one of which we can all be so proud of. A HUGE thank you must be extended to Tracy Heslop who has been an amazing support to the choir. Candice Price and Sue Dickson have also been part of the choir development and we thank them as well. St Bernard’s is well and truly on a roll at the moment. From the dulcet tones of our talented singers to the speed, strength and agility of our league boys, we’ve got it all covered!

We wish our rugby league team well as they prepare to compete in the State finals of the Legends of League in Sydney next Wednesday. I will be accompanying the team. In my absence Helene Boller will be Acting Principal.

Today we celebrated the Feast of Mary’s Assumption into Heaven as it is a Holy Day of Obligation for all Catholics all of our students attended the parish mass. The children were very reverent and well behaved. A big thank you to the Year 5 and 6 students who looked after their Kinder and Year 1 buddies at mass. They were very mature and did their job admirably.

Don’t forget tomorrow is………………………………

Pyjama Day! It would be fantastic to see all students wearing their pyjamas tomorrow. Please send in a gold coin to help raise funds for our charitable works.

Have a great week everybody,

Blessings

David

Calendar

Aug Fri 16 Dave Berry’s guitar lessons

Pyjama Day

Final orders for Commemorative Brick Wall due in

Final orders for donut day due in

Yearbook Advertising Expression of Interest due in

Mon 19 Book Week

Tue 20 Feast of St Bernard

Wed 21 Yr 6 NRL team compete in Sydney

Notes sent out 8 Aug - 14 Aug Thu 8 The Coupon Book

Sue Dickson leaving 1D

Mon 12 Conjunctivitis 2F

Conjunctivitis 2A

Tue 13 Photo story request 2A and 6S for Fathers’ Day prayer assembly

Email to 6S and 2A parents re photo

Kinder excursion to Oaks Ranch 28/8/13

Donut Day order form

Dear Parents and Friends

On this Feast of the Assumption of Mary we give thanks and praise for her grace-filled and blessed life as we celebrate her crowning glory in her assumption into heaven. Mary is a role model for us all: a woman who is human in every way; a woman who through her openness and trust in God enabled God’s will to be fulfilled in the most extraordinary way. Mary shows us what is possible in relationship with God. She is our hope and our promise of what God can do in our own lives if we but trust and believe.

Advertising in the 2013 Yearbook – expressions of i nterest due tomorrow

Once again we are looking for businesses who would like to advertise in our 2013 Yearbook. For those who are new to our school community, our Yearbook is a high quality, lasting memento of our school for the year. We rely on businesses who would like to advertise with us to assist with the production costs of the Yearbook. Advertisements are printed in full colour in either a half or full A4 size.

For specifics regarding advertising, or to have me allocate your business an advertising space, please email me (jacqueline.lee@cg.catholic.edu.au) by tomorrow Friday 16 August . We would also appreciate parents passing this information on to other people who may be interested in taking up the option to advertise with us. Advertisements need to be submitted to me by Friday 30 August. A letter outlining the specifics of advertising in the Yearbook is available by either emailing me or contacting the front office for a hard copy. Thank you in advance for your support of our school.

Blessings for your week ahead.

Jacqueline Lee

Assistant Principal

Size of Advertisement Cost of Advertisement

Full Page - 210mm x 297mm $300 inc GST

Half Page - 210mm 148.5mm $160 inc GST

FUNDRAISER FOR MADISON HOWARD WINDLEY

We have been contacted by Krystal Howard from Tuross Head who is organising a fundraiser for a local girl, Madison Howard Windley who has been chosen to represent Australia in the basketball at the Special Olympics.

Krytal has decided to stage a fundraiser involving melamine picture plates 25 cm in diameter costing $25.00 each. They are something special for parents or carers to cherish for many years to come and something the children can be proud of as the picture plates can include your child’s precious drawings, photos, hand or footprints. If you would like to order a plate or obtain a brochure, please contact Krystal on 0401 260 898.

UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG BATEMANS BAY CAMPUS INFORMATION EVENING

Monday 19 August 2013, 6:30 pm at ‘Hanging Rock’, Beach Rd, Batemans Bay.

Please register at bbay.uow.edu.au.

Did you know that you can now get full professional qualifications in Nursing and Teaching right here in Batemans Bay? We also offer undergraduate degrees which can lead to a range of other professional careers such as public service, local government, accounting, business administration, management, journalism, community service and more.

Dear Parents and Carers

Next Tuesday 20 August 2013 is the Feast of St Bernard of Clairvaux after whom our school and parish is named. We warmly invite you to join us for prayer at 8.50 am in the Hall.

Bernard, the son a nobleman was born in Fontaines-les-Dijon in 1090 and entered the Abbey of Citeaux in 1112. Bernard was a successful secular scholar, but more and more felt called to the monastic life. At the age of 22, he joined the Cistercian Order, and was so passionate and educated about his faith that he convinced 30 of his closest friends and relatives to join him.

Bernard was sent with 12 monks to establish another monastery in the Diocese of Champagne. This monastery came to be known as Clairvaux, the Valley of Light. The monks lived in great hardship and severe discipline. Bernard realising his error in being so harsh became more lenient and under his guidance the monasteries flourished.

Bernard was sought as an advisor and mediator by the ruling powers of the time. According to some sources, Bernard championed the cause of Jews living in the Rhineland. There were anti-Jewish riots in Mainz, where the Archbishop sheltered many Jews in his palace. Bernard has been remembered among Rhineland Jews and their descendants as an outstanding example of a "righteous Gentile," and many of them (e.g. Bernard Baruch) bear his name.

Although he suffered from constant physical pains and illnesses, Bernard governed his monastery with diligence, grace and humility. During his thirty-eight years as Abbot, he personally established over 65 new monasteries, and still found time to continue his spiritual writing. Saint Bernard laid out a solid foundation for the spiritual life in his works on grace and free will, humility and love.

Saint Bernard died at Clairvaux in 1153. He was canonized by Pope Alexander III in 1174. Pope Pius VII declared him a Doctor of the Church in 1830. Saint Bernard is remembered best for his love of the scriptures, unwavering faith in Christ and Mary, Star of the Sea. He had a particular devotion to Mary and his prayer in honour of Mary – The Memorare is still prayed today.

Prayer to St Bernard

O God, by whose grace your servant Bernard of Clairvaux, Kindled with the flame of your love, became a burning and a shining light in your Church: Grant that we also may be aflame with the spirit of love and discipline, and walk before you as children of light; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen

Peace and blessings

Helene Boller

ADVANCE NOTICE:

FRIDAY 30 AUGUST 2013, 8.50 AM THERE WILL BE A FATH ERS’ DAY PRAYER ASSEMBLY HOSTED BY 6S AND 2A.

WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE AS MANY THERE AS POSSIBLE.

THANK YOU.

CANTEEN—WEEK6 Mon 19 Aug Ray Sheiles Tue HELPER NEEDED Wed Michelle Galambos Thu Pat Griffin/Dean Wright Fri HELPER NEEDED

WEEKEND MASSES

6.00 PM SATURDAYS 9.00 AM SUNDAYS

SCHOOL BANKING Kobi Briggs (3B) has been rewarded with a torch for making 10 deposits into his Commonwealth Bank bank account. Well done.

Jade Coleman (3B) has earned her Bronze Certificate and Teagan Moses (5H) her Silver Certificate. Congratulations.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY NETBALL CLINIC

When: 26 September 2013 Where: Eurobodalla Netball Association - Captain Oldre Park, Elizabeth Drive, Broulee Time: 9.00 am - 12.00 noon

Participants will receive a Netball NSW goodie bag with a Gilbert netball, Netball NSW drink bottle, certificate of participation and a sticker set!

For: Children aged 5 - 12 years old Cost: $40.00 Bring: Healthy snacks, drink bottle, sunscreen and a hat.

To find out more visit netballnsw.com or letsplaynetball.com. Call 02 9951 5000 or email netballnsw@netballnsw.com

The school office also has registration forms if you are interested. Please see Heidi.

ST BERNARD’S OOSH offers quality after School Care until 6.00 pm Monday – Friday in term time and a holiday program from 8.00 am – 6.00 pm Monday – Friday during school holidays. Call Alicia on 0448 137 753 Email: st.bernards-oosh@live.com.au

FREE FATHERS’ DAY FAMILY NIGHT AT BUNNINGS WAREHOUSE When: Thursday 29 August 2013 5.00 pm - 7.00 pm Bookings: Visit the store, ring 4472 6255 or go on the website www.bunnings.com.au to book. Join us for a great night of fun for the whole family. Make a gift for Dad. There will be hands on product demonstrations, free gift wrapping and light refreshments will be provided.

CONGRATULATIONS!Award Winners from 9 August 2013 Assembly

(Kinder)(Kinder)(Kinder) Samuel Blake, Isabella Hair, Heidi Rowland, Angus Blythe, Maddison Golden,Samuel Blake, Isabella Hair, Heidi Rowland, Angus Blythe, Maddison Golden,Samuel Blake, Isabella Hair, Heidi Rowland, Angus Blythe, Maddison Golden,

Linken McCloughan, Rhys Sommerville, Archie Cockram, Callum CoulterLinken McCloughan, Rhys Sommerville, Archie Cockram, Callum CoulterLinken McCloughan, Rhys Sommerville, Archie Cockram, Callum Coulter

(Year 1)(Year 1)(Year 1) Evan Law, Emma Penberthy, Evie Theodore, Jed Forrest, Asher Holzheimer,Evan Law, Emma Penberthy, Evie Theodore, Jed Forrest, Asher Holzheimer,Evan Law, Emma Penberthy, Evie Theodore, Jed Forrest, Asher Holzheimer,

Guanxian Li, Xavier Pierce, Riley Sommerville, Josie Guldi, Lilly WakelamGuanxian Li, Xavier Pierce, Riley Sommerville, Josie Guldi, Lilly WakelamGuanxian Li, Xavier Pierce, Riley Sommerville, Josie Guldi, Lilly Wakelam

(Year 2)(Year 2)(Year 2) Caden Guldi, Claudia Hannan, Caleb Sparks, Joshua Brodie, Amber Drew,Caden Guldi, Claudia Hannan, Caleb Sparks, Joshua Brodie, Amber Drew,Caden Guldi, Claudia Hannan, Caleb Sparks, Joshua Brodie, Amber Drew,

Tyne Porteous, Grace Ralston, Samuel TaylorTyne Porteous, Grace Ralston, Samuel TaylorTyne Porteous, Grace Ralston, Samuel Taylor

(Year 3)(Year 3)(Year 3) Jakob Barbara, Janaki Camp, Tamara Duncombe, Benjamin Fish, Alana Gallen,Jakob Barbara, Janaki Camp, Tamara Duncombe, Benjamin Fish, Alana Gallen,Jakob Barbara, Janaki Camp, Tamara Duncombe, Benjamin Fish, Alana Gallen,

Timothy Mifsud, Ellysia Roche, Anna TranTimothy Mifsud, Ellysia Roche, Anna TranTimothy Mifsud, Ellysia Roche, Anna Tran

(Year 4)(Year 4)(Year 4) Alexander Castrisios, Pippin Turner, Jordan Wattam, Raquel Carrasco,Alexander Castrisios, Pippin Turner, Jordan Wattam, Raquel Carrasco,Alexander Castrisios, Pippin Turner, Jordan Wattam, Raquel Carrasco,

Isabella Heslop, Samuel O’Keeffe, Wyatt WakelamIsabella Heslop, Samuel O’Keeffe, Wyatt WakelamIsabella Heslop, Samuel O’Keeffe, Wyatt Wakelam

(Year 5)(Year 5)(Year 5) Jacob Collins, Nathaniel Jones, Flynn Kousal, Maggie Blythe, Jorja Scott,Jacob Collins, Nathaniel Jones, Flynn Kousal, Maggie Blythe, Jorja Scott,Jacob Collins, Nathaniel Jones, Flynn Kousal, Maggie Blythe, Jorja Scott,

Montana Shaw, Jacob StanleyMontana Shaw, Jacob StanleyMontana Shaw, Jacob Stanley

(Year 6)(Year 6)(Year 6) Ryder Brown, Drew Daly, Grace Maguire, Jaycob AndrewsRyder Brown, Drew Daly, Grace Maguire, Jaycob AndrewsRyder Brown, Drew Daly, Grace Maguire, Jaycob Andrews---de Bear,India Jenkin,de Bear,India Jenkin,de Bear,India Jenkin,

Jerri Lubbe, Emily ShooksJerri Lubbe, Emily ShooksJerri Lubbe, Emily Shooks

Library NewsLibrary NewsLibrary NewsLibrary News

BOOK WEEK 2013BOOK WEEK 2013BOOK WEEK 2013BOOK WEEK 2013 Hi everyone,

Next week is Book Week and to celebrate this occasion we are having a Book Sharing session in the hall following a short prayer for St Bernard’s Feast Day. This will take place at the beginning of the school day next Tuesday 20 August. There will be a display of work from classes and each grade will present a brief overview of a book they have been studying in class. You are most welcome to join us. Due to a very crowded calendar, this year we will not be having a dress-up parade.

Premier’s Reading Challenge Please be aware that your child is expected to participate in the Premier’s Reading Challenge. All infants students complete the challenge in class as they can have shared readers. Primary students must complete the challenge themselves and all students have been given their personal log in and password. It is a great idea to keep a check on what they are reading, including those in the Primary grades. Read a section with them and talk to them about the book. Your co-operation in this matter is greatly appreciated.

www.schools.nsw.edu/premiersreadingchallenge

“FluencyFluencyFluencyFluency is the ability to read a text accurately and quickly. Fluent readers

can recognise words automatically and understand their meaning at the

same time. To help develop fluency, children should be encouraged to read

aloud to their parents and even re-read the same story several times.

Parents should read to their children as well as have them follow along as

they read.”

(Taken from “Ten ways parents can help school-age children develop a “Reading Brain”...Scientific Learning Experts.)

Next week I will be drawing prizes for students who have successfully completed the challenge. Signed forms need to be handed to me in the Library. There will be prizes such as posters, short stories, book trinkets, pens, pencils etc. There are only 2 weeks left to complete it. Please help motivate your child to successfully complete the challenge for 2013.

Any queries please do not hesitate to ask. Please also ensure your child has a Library bag and is borrowing each week.

Happy Reading, Dianne Metcalf (Teacher Librarian)

A FRIENDLY REMINDER

Thank you to all our families who have already paid their Term 3 fees. This is just a reminder that all fees are d ue by Wednesday 21 August 2013 unless a prior arrangement has been made with Mr Casey.

If you are having problems with meeting your commitment to paying your school fees on time, please contact Heidi or Therese in the office to make an appointment with Mr Casey. Our phone number is 4472 4446.

Thank you.

CHOIR FESTIVAL CANBERRA WEDNESDAY 14 AUGUST 2013

On Wednesday 14 August 2013 our school choir represented St Bernard’s at the Knights of the Southern Cross ACT Choir Festival at Merici College in Braddon ACT. Congratulations to Kiara Spence, Isabella Foster, Alayna Krastins, Isabella Heslop, Jarvis Tucker, Hannah Pitkin, Amber Drew, Kalyah Moore, Jessica Hughes, Emma Tuckwell, Taylor-Rose Dwyer, Felicity McCloughan, Jasmine Stuart, Sienna Klarica, Sophie McAteer and Isabella McGee for coming a sensational 3rd place .

The standard of competition was very high and our students did a marvellous job. Well done!

A special thank you to Jessica Dalrymple, Belinda Pitkin, Robert Williams (Grandfather of Isabella Foster) and Donna Yandell (Mother of Alayna Krastins) for taking the children to the ACT and spending the day cheering on our choir.

Tracy Heslop

LOST PROPERTY ITEM Ben Fish in 3B has lost his sports jacket, size 12. Can everyone please check their jackets particularly in Year 3 as Ben’s name is in the jacket. Please return it to Ben if found. Thank you.

SALVATION ARMY CHARITY CONCERT

FEATURING OUR VERY OWN JESSICA HUGHES (6G)

On Sunday 25 August 2013, from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm at the Salvation Army Headquarters in Batemans Bay, there will be charity concert with a tribute to the music of Andrew Lloyd Weber. The concert will feature “Jazz ’Em”, “The Salvation Army Band” and our very own Jessica Hughes (pictured gardening at school) will sing a well known solo piece “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina”.

Admission is $8.00 per person and children are free. All proceeds will go to the Salvation Army Youth Work Batemans Bay.

Tickets are available by phoning 4472 6811 or 0427 959 321. They will also be available at the door from 1.30 pm on the day of the concert.

PLEASE DON’T FORGET TO HAND YOUR ORDER IN

FOR DONUT DAY BY FRIDAY 15 AUGUST 2013. THANK YOU.

LAST 5 WEEKS OF TERM 3 & FIRST 5 WEEKS OF TERM 4 2013

WEEK Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Satur-day

Sunday

6

Aug

19 Staff Briefing

8.15 am

Book Week

20 Melanie Ginger Piano lessons Book sharing

Feast of St Bernard prayer

21 Staff Meeting

Melanie Ginger Piano lessons Yr 6 NRL team

to Sydney

22 Band

23 Assembly Yr 6 1.50 pm Hall

7

Aug/Sep

26 Staff Briefing

8.15 am

27 Melanie Ginger Piano lessons

Yr 4 excursion to Canberra

28 Kinder excursion

Oaks Ranch Melanie Ginger Piano lessons

Yr 4 excursion to Canberra

Staff Meeting

29 Band

30 Fathers’ Day

Breakfast, Liturgy & Stall

Dave Berry’s guitar lessons

Staff v Yr 6 soccer rounders

31 1 Fathers’

Day

8

Sep

2 Staff Briefing

8.15 am

FALLOW WEEK (no homework)

3 Melanie Ginger Piano lessons

SCHOOL PHOTOS Arch Cricket,

Wagga Wagga

4 Melanie Ginger Piano lessons

5 Band

School Board Meeting

School Disco 5.00 - 7.00 pm

6 Assembly Yr 5 1.50 pm Hall

9

Sep

9 Staff Briefing

8.15 am

10 Melanie Ginger Piano lessons Stage 2 public

speaking Moruya P&F Meeting

7.00 pm

11 Staff Meeting

World Expo Yr 6 Melanie Ginger Piano lessons

12 Band

Hockey day Yr 3 and Yr 5 Moruya

13 Dave Berry’s guitar

lessons

10

Sep

16 Staff Briefing

8.15 am Year 6 Camp Narrabeen ALL WEEK

17 Melanie Ginger Piano lessons

Stage 3 public speaking

18 Staff Meeting

Melanie Ginger Piano lessons

19 Band

20 Term 3

concludes

1

Oct

7 Staff return

8 Students return

9 Staff Meeting

10 Band

11 Mission Market Day

2

Oct

14 Staff Briefing

8.15 am

15 Melanie Ginger Piano lessons

16 Melanie Ginger Piano lessons Staff Meeting

17 Band

18 Assembly Yr 4 1.50 pm Hall

19 20 WORLD MISSION

DAY

3

Oct

21 Staff Briefing

8.15 am

22 Melanie Ginger Piano lessons

CEO Principal’s Conference till Fri

P&F Meeting

23 Melanie Ginger Piano lessons Staff Meeting

World Children’s Mission Day

24 Band

25 Dave Berry’s guitar

lessons

4

Oct/Nov

28 Staff Briefing

8.15 am

29 Melanie Ginger Piano lessons

David Casey at St Michaels Kaleen

registration till Wed

30 Melanie Ginger Piano lessons

Staff Meeting

31 Band

Music Count Us In 12.30 pm

School Board Meeting

1 Feast of All Saints

Assembly Kinder 1.50 pm Hall

2 Feast of All Souls

5

Nov

4 Staff Briefing

8.15 am

5 Melanie Ginger Piano lessons

6 Melanie Ginger Piano lessons Staff Meeting

7 Band

8 Dave Berry’s guitar

lessons