Term 2 Week 2 May 6, 2019

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From the Principal’s desk…. Welcome to Week 2. What a great start to the term last week. I was very proud of the students and staff. The energy in the classrooms was very positive and enthusiastic. Well done SJP. Tomorrow evening, commencing at 7:00pm the P&F will be holding their next meeting. All are welcome to these meetings. The P&F is a vital part of our school, particularly linking our parents with the school in decision making. The P&F leadership team are very proactive and welcome new ideas from parents. All are welcome.

Tomorrow is certainly going to be a busy and fun day at St John’s Primary. Many of our students are heading off to Coolah for the Diocesan Cross Country running carnival. All the best of luck to our runners. We will also be welcoming Mrs Kerry Morris to SJP on Tuesday with the 2020 Year 7 team as they meet with the Year 6 students. The transition to High School is made easier with these

positive experiences with the College team. Mothers Day Liturgy - Tomorrow we will be coming together to celebrate our mothers and those who are like mothers to us with a special Mother's Day Liturgy. Year 6 and Kindergarten have prepared the Liturgy and all are welcome. The Liturgy commences at 10:15am

An Irish blessing There is but one and only one,

Whose love will fail you never. One who lives from sun to sun, With constant fond endeavor. There is but one and only one

On earth there is no other. In heaven a noble work was done

When God gave us a Mother. Author Unknown

Kinder 2020: Enrolments for Kinder 2020 are still open and our Kinder interviews will be commencing in Week 4 . One of my favourite parts of my role is meeting families as they begin or continue their relationship with SJP. When we meet with new families, we share who we are as a community, our rela-tionship and connection with Parish. We also allow time to tour the school, particularly the Kinder classrooms and playground. My hope always is that families instantly feel the strong sense of community and feel confident that the wellbeing, spirituality and learning of their child is our priority.

VISION STATEMENT

To change the world through our faith in Jesus who is our light and hope.

SCHOOL MANAGER/CHAPLIN Father Greg Kennedy PRINCIPAL Mr Anthony O’Leary

P&F MEETINGS: 2nd & 7th Tuesday each Term

PARENTS/GUARDIANS Please note that photographs of students may be used in this publication. Please advise the School Office if you do not approve of your child’s photo being used.

Gospel and Reflection: Jesus and the Miraculous Catch of Fish Afterward Jesus appeared again to his disciples, by the Sea of Galilee. It happened this way: Simon Peter, Thomas (also known as Didymus[b]), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples were together. “I’m going out to fish,” Simon Peter told them, and they said, “We’ll go with you.” So they went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus. He called out to them, “Friends, haven’t you any fish?” “No,” they answered. He said, “Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.” When they did, they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish. Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” As soon as Simon Peter heard him say, “It is the Lord,” he wrapped his outer garment around him (for he had taken it off) and jumped into the water. 8 The other disciples followed in the boat, towing the net full of fish, for they were not far from shore, about a hundred yards. When they landed, they saw a fire of burning coals there with fish on it, and some bread. Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish you have just caught.” So Simon Peter climbed back into the boat and dragged the net ashore. It was full of large fish, 153, but even with so many the net was not torn. Jesus said to them, “Come and have breakfast.” None of the disciples dared ask him, “Who are you?” They knew it was the Lord. Jesus came, took the bread and gave it to them, and did the same with the fish. This was now the third time Jesus appeared to his disciples after he was raised from the dead. ‘They knew it was the Lord.’ Today’s gospel has Jesus appearing to the disciples who are out together unsuccessfully fishing. Jesus calls out to them to recast their nets, which become abundantly full. Back on the shore together, the breakfast is a Eucharistic celebration by a charcoal fire. This detail is important: Peter had denied Jesus three times, warming himself by a charcoal fire. The symbolism is dramatically rich, especially in the way Peter is asked the same question three times – a slightly embarrassing, perplexing moment. This conversation after breakfast takes the form of a ritual healing: Peter is able to reaffirm his love for Jesus, who in turn confirms Peter in his mission. The notion of fishermen who can’t catch fish seems to add to the feeling of the disciples floundering with-out the presence of Jesus. His appearance alters this, and they are instructed to follow him. This is quite an invitation. God Bless and have a wonderful week Anthony O’Leary

TERM 2 SCHOOL FEES

Statements for Term 2 will be posted next Monday 13 May 2019.

Families who are paying their school fees on a Term basis are reminded that payments for Term 2 are due by

Friday 31st May, 2019.

For those on a payment plan, either by Direct Debit, Credit Card or BPay, a reminder that unless arrangements

have been made with the Fees Office, fees are expected to be cleared by the end of November, 2019 in line with

the School Fee Policy.

Please telephone the Fees Office on 6884 8504 if you have any questions relating to your school fees or your

payment plan.

Margo Green

Canteen News Week 2

Friday helper Lisa Butterworth

Cathy Dries 0458 550 747

Canteen Manager.

CDF BANKING

Our next rostered banking will be Wednesday May 8. Our banking parent for this week is

Lauren Hawkins . Please ensure that child’s banking is sent in to school before Wednesday .

Important Dates to Remember

Week 2 Term 2

7th May - Coolah Cross Country

7th May - Mothers Day Liturgy and morning tea - 10.15am 7th May - P & F Meeting 7.00pm Week 3 Term 2 14 May - Naplan Writing 15 May - Naplan Reading 15 May - Stage 2 Spelling Bee 9.50—10.50 16 May - Stage 3 Spelling Bee 9.50—10.50 17 May - Crazy Hair Day (gold coin donation & Sports Uniform) Supporting Stars of Dubbo Dance

for Cancer Week 4Term 2 20 May - 7 June Kinder 2020 Interviews 21 May - Naplan Language Conventions 22 May - Naplan Mathematics Hear our Heart Ear Bus—wear a touch of red with your uniform ( gold coin donation) Week 5 Term 2

30th May PUPIL FREE DAY - Staff Development Day.

Religious Education News: Term 2, Week 2

Confirmation preparation has begun: For those students who have enrolled in the Sacrament of

Confirmation this year at St. Brigid’s, preparation sessions have begun and will continue for 3

weeks. Please remember that you have the option of attending preparation sessions on:

Sunday: Following 9 am Mass or

Tuesday: Following 5:45 pm Mass or

Thursday: 4:45 pm before 5:45 pm Mass

This year, the year 6 teachers from each of Dubbo’s Catholic Schools have

been encouraged to be involved in the St. Brigid’s Parish Confirmation Program, so don’t be

surprised if you see Mr Sayers or Miss Isbester assisting with the preparation sessions!

For more information about Confirmation Sessions, please contact Rosie Hosking at the

Presbytery: sacraments.dubbo@cdob.org.au or 68824233.

Project Compassion Final Result:

And the final amount raised was: $2734.55! What a tremendous effort. Congratulations to all families who assisted in supporting Project

Compassion this year. Your generous donations and service to others throughout this season of

Lent will be very gratefully received by Caritas Australia.

Happy Mother’s Day: to all the mothers, grandmothers and

new mothers within our school community, may you have a

fabulous day celebrating being a Mum with your loving families

this coming weekend. Enjoy!

Take care,

Paula Clifford

MASS TIMES: St. Brigid’s Church: Monday and Friday - 7am, Tuesday and Thursday - 5.45pm

Saturday - 10.00am, Saturday - 6:00pm, Sunday - 9:00am and Sunday-6:00pm.

St. Laurence’s Church: Sunday -7:30am and Wednesday 9.30am

Athletics Carnival – Important Preliminary Information.

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Date – Thursday 6th June 2019.

Time – Drop Off 8:30 – 8:50am. Carnival begins 9am with the running of the 800m races. Carnival concludes 2:30pm.

Venue – Barden Park, Opposite North Dubbo Primary School on Fitzroy St.

The carnival is part of the PDHPE program and attendance for students in Year 3 – 6 is compulsory on this day. If the carnival was to be postponed for any reason it would be a normal school day at St John’s Primary.

On the day of the carnival students will need to be dropped off at Barden Park between 8:30 – 8:50am and can be collected

when the carnival concludes at 2:30pm. Please note: Buses do not run to or from Barden Park for our students on this day.

All students will compete in their age 100m running race. Students who want too, can also enter the 200m & 800m running races in the following age groupings, Juniors 8,9,10 years old, 11year olds, or Seniors 12/13 years old. Field event eliminations in Shot Put, Discus, Long Jump & High Jump will be taking place at school over the next five weeks with the top 6 students in each event competing in the Final on carnival day. 1st, 2nd & 3rd from the running races and 1st & 2nd from the field events will progress on to represent St John’s Primary at the Northern Region Athletics Carnival at Barden Park on Thursday 1st August.

I _________________________________ Parent/caregiver of ________________________ Class_____________

will be able to assist on the day of the athletics carnival at the following times.

8:50am – 2:30pm.

Or at these times _____________________________________________________

Mobile Number ________________________________________(in case we need to contact you)

Thank you.

To help with the smooth running of the carnival it would be great to get parent helpers to facilitate with timekeeping and the running of field events. Lunch and refreshments will be provided on the day. If you are able to give some time please fill in the information below and send it back to school.

2019 Woolworths Earn and Learn.

St John’s Primary will be participating in the Woolworths Earn and

Learn programme again this year.

Please collect your stickers and send them in to the school office

to be processed.

Thank you for your support.

Please stick stickers to sheet provided and if you require any extra

sheets please collect them from the school office.

If you have loose stickers please send them in in a zip lock bag

and we will process them for you.

Library News Week 2 The Term 2 issue for Book Club was sent home last week. Scholastic Book Clubs are an easy and affordable way to generate excitement around books and reading. Scholastic presents a great selection of age appropriate, high-quality children’s books at discount prices with Reading Level Information included for every book. There is no obligation to purchase. Children may simply enjoy reading about the new releases and old favourites that are presented in the brochures.

Orders and payments are completed online.

Simply go online to www.scholastic.com.au/LOOP

Or download our iPhone and iPad app from the App Store

or get it on Google Play for Android.

Sign in or register an account.

Click on order and select your school and your child’s class.

Add your child’s first name & last initial. (So the school knows who the book is for)

Enter the item number from the Book Club Catalogue.

Make payment via credit card.

All orders are linked directly to the school for Submission to Scholastic. Books will still be delivered to your

child’s classroom if you order by the close date.

THERE IS NO NEED TO RETURN PAPER ORDER FORMS OR PAYMENT RECEIPT DETAILS BACK TO SCHOOL!

ORDER CLOSE DATE FRIDAY 10th MAY

JB HIFI

THE ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE

CHARITY GOLF DAY

SUNDAY 19 MAY 2019 Interested golfers:

Please phone the Dubbo Golf Shop on 6882 2201 to book your place.

18 Hole 4-man Handicap Ambrose Competition begins at 12.00pm. Cost is $40.

Presentation Ceremony will begin approximately 5.30pm.

Lunch is provided.

Smaller competitions will be held throughout the day.

Great prizes on offer.

Raffle tickets are available at the College Shoppe and on the day. Cost is $2.

Prizes: 1st - DJI Spark Flymore Combo. 2nd - JBL Linkview Smart Display Speaker.

3rd - UE Boom 3 Bluetooth Speaker.

Year 12 would like to thank the following businesses for pledging their support:

Year 12 would like to thank the following businesses for pledging their support: Abbey Fu-neral Home, Astley’s Plumbing & Hardware, Axis, Barnson, Cook and Cook Financial Services, Country Powerline Constructions, Crampton’s Carpets, DP O’Keefe Macquarie Law, Dubbo Print-ing Works, Dubbo TenPin Bowl, Duncan McGinness Veterinary Surgeon, Early Rise Bakery, Elders Limited, Langley’s Coaches, Lazy River Estate, Macquarie Credit Union, Morrison’s Fami-ly Eyecare Centre, Ogden’s Coaches, Peacockes Solicitors, Pet Medical Centre, Peter Hennessy Water, Ramiens Timber, Ray White, Signvision, Think Water Outwest Pumps and Irrigation, Two Doors, Western Plains Security and Locksmiths, Western Tilt Tray Service, Winc. Correct as at 6/5/2019. Individuals or companies who are interested in sponsorship or making a donation please contact Diane

Quade on d.quade@bth.catholic.edu.au or 6841 5162.