TERM 4

WEEK 7

16th NOVEMBER

2016

FRIDAY 18th NOV

NO MASS

YR 3 Level Reconciliation

SORRY

SERVICE

Grade 1H

ASSEMBLY 2.30pm

Year 5

FRIDAY 25th NOV

MASS 9am

Foundation/Grade 6 Buddies

SORRY SERVICE

Grade 2N

Assembly 2.30pm

Year 1

Dear Parents,

Last week we had the staff of several schools, as well as leadership members from the Catholic Education Office, visit Trinity and tour our new learning spaces. It was a pleasure to walk them through, they were impressed by what they saw and are looking to use the buildings as inspiration for their own refurbishments. Particularly impressive to them was the way the students and staff articulated so positively how they are enjoying their new learning spaces and the benefits that accompany them.

During the course of the tour a couple of the teachers asked how many nationalities are represented at Trinity as they observed our multi-cultural student body. Currently there is in excess of forty nationalities within the school. It led me to think about the great example children can set for adults and what a special group of students we have here at Trinity. Every day we have forty nationalities co-existing within the school without a hiccup or concern. The students look beyond the exterior and focus on the person within, appreciating each other’s talents and gifts. The country another person originates from is not a concern to them at all. What a great model they are!

Last Friday we gathered together as a community to acknowledge and remember the fallen Soldiers who sacrificed their lives so that we may live and enjoy the benefits of a free and just society. The manner in which the students demonstrated their respect during the Remembrance day assembly is highly commendable and I thank Kathryn Pepper, Suzanne Zammit and staff for the organisation of this significant yet solemn event.

On Monday we had St John’s Ambulance visit the school, they facilitated age appropriate first aid lessons for all the students in the school. The focus was on what to do in an emergency situation. A sincere thanks to St John’s who provided this free of charge and to Kathryn Pepper for organising this extra-curricular activity.

On Monday evening the Carnival Committee met to review this year’s event. The Carnival was a huge success and by the end of this week we will have finalised all of the expenses and collection of donations, allowing us to announce the exact profit margin in next week’s newsletter. Our next Carnival will be held in 2018. I would like to thank all of the members of this year’s committee for the effort they put into to making the Carnival such a success.

Yesterday we again welcomed our 2017 Foundation students for their transition program. It is a pleasure to watch them enjoy their first experiences of school. They have one more session to go next week.

On Friday night the Parents and Friends are hosting the student Disco. The Junior Disco is between 4.30 – 6.00pm and the Senior Disco is between 6.30 – 8.00pm, both will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room. A big thanks to the Parents and Friends Committee for the effort they have put in arranging the night for the students.

Regards,

Simon Dell'Oro - Principal

TRINITY CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL

NEWSLETTER

PRINCIPAL — Mr Simon Dell’Oro

103-129 Oakgrove Drive, Narre Warren South 3805

Email: info@trinitynarre.catholic.edu.au

Phone: 03 9704 1970 Web: www.trinitynarre.catholic.edu.au Fax: 03 9704 1780

Trinity Catholic Primary School is committed to providing an education that develops the whole person.

We believe that the social, emotional, moral, spiritual and physical wellbeing of our students

is pivotal to student health, safety, learning and success.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS

SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM FIRST COMMUNION CELEBRATIONS

Sunday 20th November @ 11am This celebration will be held in the chapel at St Francis Xavier Secondary School, Berwick Campus.

PARISH EVENT OLHC Parish Christmas Carols

Sat 10th December @ 7:30pm on the Don Bosco Oval

IMPORTANT DATES FOR TERM 4

End of Year Mass Thursday 15th December @ 11am

Final Assembly / Christmas Play/ Carols

Friday 16th December @ 9am

Please note change of time.

Each event will be held in the school hall

Advent – a time of anticipation and preparation Advent is a time of prayer and preparation towards the coming of Christ. Normally, many people have an advent calendar to show how many days till Christmas. Children nearly always have chocolate in their advent calendar, but this is not the true meaning of Advent. Advent prepares you for the birth of Christ and comes from the Latin word meaning “coming.” Jesus is coming, and Advent is intended to be a season of preparation for His arrival. While we typically regard Advent as a joyous season, it is also intended to be a period of preparation, much like Lent. People around the world get ready to celebrate Christ’s birth with the focus on reaching out to others in need. The season of Advent officially begins on Sunday 27th November and lasts for 4 weeks. As we only have 5 weeks left of school we w ill begin our Advent focus this week. Each week the students will explore the Sunday Gospel and their morning prayer will focus on lighting the Advent candles of HOPE, PEACE, JOY and LOVE. It will be a time for them to reflect on how they can prepare for the birth of Jesus and what they can do to reach out to those in need.

First Week of Advent Scripture Reference: Mt 24:37-44 Focus: HOPE In the Gospel Jesus reminds us how important it is to be prepared for his return at an unexpected time and date, if we are to avoid being taken by surprise. We should always be ready! Today we light the first purple candle, the HOPE candle. The Candle of Hope is also referred to the Prophecy Candle. We can have hope because God is faithful and will keep the promises made to us. Our hope comes from God. Mary trusted God. He sent the Angel Gabriel to tell Mary that she was to have God’s son and she willingly accepted.

Trinity Christmas Outreach At Trinity we have teamed up with St Vincent de Paul to assist them in their Christmas Outreach Project. Christmas is a very special and exciting time for families, but it can also be a very stressful time, especially for those experiencing financial hardship or illness. To help ease this pain, St Vincent de Paul are hoping to provide many families within our local community with a hamper filled with Christmas food and appropriate gifts. This is where our students can help. For two weeks from the 28th November – 9th December a Christmas tree w ill be placed in the office area. We are asking families to generously donate non-perishable items of Christmas food during this time and kindly place it around the tree. There will also be a Christmas box where donations and loose change can be placed in order to assist with the purchasing of age appropriate gifts. If you are able to assist us in reaching out to those in need we would greatly appreciate your support.

OLHC Parish Christmas Carols

Saturday 10th December @ 7:30 at Don Bosco Primary School

Last week a letter was sent home inviting students to represent Trinity at the Parish Christmas Carols. Each year the 3 Catholic Schools sing a couple of songs each, acknowledging the important partnership between the parish, school and family. If you would like to be a part of the Christmas Carols, could you please return the form by next Monday 21st November so we can get the students together to practice the songs. If you require another form, a copy has been included at the end of the newsletter.

If you have any questions about anything mentioned in today’s newsletter, please don’t hesitate to ask.

Kind Regards Kathryn Pepper – Religious Education Leader / Student Support

PEOPLE OF FAITH CONCERT November 27th @ 12:45pm in the Don Bosco Hall

All parishioners are invited to come and join in a beautiful concert to reflect on the Year of Mercy and to celebrate the

beginning of Advent. The “People of Faith” concert will feature Peter Kearney who is well known in parishes and

schools for his lovey Christian ballads. For more information, please contact the Parish Office.

Entry by Gold Coin Donation

Items in bold type will be school closure days or extremely important dates.

SCHOOL CALENDAR blue will indicate new items added to the Calendar that week.

NOVEMBER 2016

DECEMBER 2016

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

30 Staff return

31 Student Testing

FEB 1 Student Testing

2 Staff First Aid/Mandatory Reporting/Child Safe Standards Day

3 ALL STUDENTS commence 8.45am —3.15pm

4 5

6 ALL STUDENTS ATTEND 8.15am — 3.15pm

7 8 NO SCHOOL for PREP students

9 10 11 12

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

14 St John’s First Aid for students

15 Prep 2017 Orientation 9—10.30am

16 17 18 School Disco

19

20 11am First Eucharist

21

7pm P&F AGM

22 23 Prep 2017 Orientation 9—10.30am

24 Hooptime TOM Night

7pm Board AGM

25 26 27

28 29 30 Swim Safety Program Years 1 and 2

JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2017

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

1 Grade 5 incursion

2 St Francis Xavier 2017 Orientation

3 4

5 6 Yr 4 Excursion to St Pat’s

7 Swim Safety Program Foundation students

8 Year 6 Graduation Night - Mass 6pm Dinner 7.30

9 Prep Incursion Bully Bull Ring

10 Parish Carols

11

12 13 Senior Incursion

14 2017 Grade Orientation Reports home to families

15 Whole School Mass in Readman Hall 11am

16 Christmas Play 1.45pm Term 4 ends for Students 3.15pm

17 18

Book club ORDERS Are due on WEDNESDAY 30th NOVEMBER

Please make sure you put your child’s name on the top of the order form, it makes it very difficult when the order comes to know who has an order if the name is not on it.

2016 SCHOOL FEES

TERM 4 STATEMENTS HAVE BEEN SENT OUT

Dear Parents

Accounts for Term 4 fees of $425.00 are now overdue. Please finalise as soon as possible.

Families that are leaving Trinity at the end of 2016 accounts must be finalised. All unpaid accounts will be forwarded to the Catholic Education Office, Diocese of Sale.

Camp Fees Yr 5 and 6 2017

Year 6 Camp to Canberra—$500

Year 5 Camp to Phillip Island—$275

Parents, these amounts have been charged to your account. Payments can be made in instalments.

Year 4 Camp to Sovereign Hill—$190 will be added onto your account next year.

If you are having difficulties please contact the office.

Payments can be made by Cash, BPay, Cheque and EFTPOS. Payments can be made in instalments. Direct Debit is available and forms are available from the office.

CANTEEN NEWS

Choc chip cookies have arrived and are now available to order.

TRINITY SRC PHOTO AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

Parents we have a photo of our Trinity SRC for this year is available for purchase, the cost is $17.00.

The photo is on the window in the office for you to see and place an order which is due by 30th November. Payment is required at time of ordering.

HOOPTIME STATE FINALS

REMINDER

The Hooptime State Finals are to be held next Thursday 24th November. Could all permission forms be returned as soon as possible.

Best of luck to all our students competing.

ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL In the case of illness a phone call in the morning on the day they are absent.

If you are going on holidays or your child will be away for an extended period you must advise in writing BEFORE you leave.

Thank you.

CHILD SAFE STANDARDS WORKING WITH CHILDREN

Trinity has zero tolerance towards child abuse and is therefore committed to complying with the Victorian Child Safe Standards and Ministerial Order 870. All parents/Guardians wishing to help in the classroom, canteen or attend excursions MUST have completed the PARENT HELPER WORKSHOP and hold a current WORKING WITH CHILDREN CARD.

Further details are available from the school office. All parent/guardian helpers must sign in at the office before proceeding to the classrooms. Your current Working with Children card must be displayed at all times when working in the classrooms and attending excursions.

A reminder to all Parents/Carers, supervision by School Staff begins at 8.30am before school and after school only at the drop

off area until 3.30pm.

Please observe and supervise your children, as they play on the equipment.

Thank you for your co-operation

TRINITY CAR PARK ETIQUETTE For greater safety and visibility, we are requesting that all

drivers reverse park into the marked bays.

Thank you all who use the pedestrian crossing area. You are demonstrating to your children correct road safety practices. Once children cross the pedestrian crossing into the parking area, they, for their safety, need to be placed into vehicles promptly. The car park is NOT a meeting area.

The lane around the edge of the car park (closest to the oval) are for vehicles waiting to pick children up from the Pick-up Zone ONLY.

The two parking bays closest to the office path are the PICK-UP ZONES. These are NO STANDING zones. I f your children are not ready to get into your car as you pull up to the pick-up zone, you must continue on and rejoin the end of the pick-up queue.

There is NO RIGHT TURN when exiting the car park. All vehicles must turn left for the safety of others and to maintain traffic flow.

THE GATES CLOSE AT 9.00am AND RE-OPEN AT 3.00pm. Occasionally they might re-open slightly later due to school activities.

Thank you for your patience and consideration of others.

SCHOOL BOARD

board@trinitynarre.catholic. edu.au

Ex-officio:

Fr. Brendan Hogan

Principal

Simon Dell’Oro

School Representative:

Maria Scarton

Georgegina Nettleingham

Parish Representative:

Denise Ryan

Pastoral Coordinator:

Sister Joy

Chairperson: Scott McLardie

Secretary: Lisa Ferracane

P & F Rep: Lisa Ferracane

Parent Representatives:

Tania Johnson

Michael Locandro

Claudia Sajeba

Lisa Fabien

OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS PARISH

496 Princes Hwy

Narre Warren 3805.

Phone-9704 7935

Fax – 9704 7023

Parish Priest Fr. Brendan Hogan

Assistant Priest

Fr. James Fernandez

Permanent Deacon Rev Peter Stringfellow

Pastoral Associates Conny James

Sacrament Co-ordinator Emily D’Sylva

Mass Times Saturday- 6.00pm

Sunday– 8.00am, 9.15am 11.00am & 6.00pm

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Monday 12noon – 3.30pm

Tues-Friday 9.00 - 3.30pm

Happy Birthday to the following children who will celebrate their birthday next week.

21st NOVEMBER Jasmine

22nd NOVEMBER Amelia

23rd NOVEMBER Lily

26th NOVEMBER Troy, Shyan and Noah

CANTEEN ROSTER TUESDAY — PREP and JUNIOR

THURSDAY — MIDDLE and SENIOR

+ 8.45—10.30approx # 11.45—1.30approx

THURSDAY 17th NOV TUESDAY 22nd NOV THURSDAY 24th NOV

+ Gus Powell + Annie Lacey + Allison Hellier

# Kerryn Cerchiaro # Lisa Cini # Sherie O’Meara

TUESDAY 29th NOV THURSDAY 1st DEC TUESDAY 6th DEC

+ Carolyn Burge + Jo Knezevic + Amanda Mair

# Tania Kozaric # Daniela Cini # Mary Amalraj

PASTORAL CARE NEWSLETTER 16th NOVEMBER 2016

WE PRAY FOR: Those who are having treatment or tests of any kind; those women who are expecting babies; our Refugees who are awaiting a home; those senior students who are sitting exams; the Builders who are working on our school refurbishments.

SECOND-HAND UNIFORMS: Thank you to those Families who continue to pass in pieces which are clean and in good condition.

MYUNA FARM: Children and families participating in playgroups in the City of Casey are invited to join in the fun with other playgroup families at Myuna Farm 182 Kidds Rd Doveton, on Tuesday 6th December from 4-7pm.

TRINITY COOK BOOKS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE OFFICE OR MYSELF FOR $5.00 A COPY. They would make a great Christmas present as they only include “family friendly” recipes submitted by the then families in our school in 2012 which was when the school became a “teenager”!

CHRISTMAS CRAFT TABLE Please come and have a look at our Christmas craft table which is in the office foyer, we have “crafted” some very lovely presents for you to buy at very reasonable prices.

PLAYGROUP is held each Wednesday from 9 -10.30am (at present in the before/after school care room). There MAY BE a few vacancies for next year depending on the days allotted to those children who will be attending kindergarten in 2017. I have a few Families who are on a waiting list for next year and they will be accepted first. BUT IF YOU ARE THINKING OF COMING ALONG TO PLAYGROUP NEXT YEAR, please let me know so I can add you to the waiting list. The yearly membership is $10.00 (which covers a Birthday and Christmas present) and $3.00 per week which covers the cost of the art materials and goes towards our end of the year outing.

MEDIA STATEMENT from Bishop Long. I received this last week and it is included elsewhere in our newsletter as it was not in our Parish bulletin. It is good that we people in the pews hear the statements that are made officially from the Bishops. Bishop Long is himself a refugee who came by boat to Australia from Vietnam.

A WORD FROM POPE FRANCIS: Our calling as Christians would not be full if it excluded our mud, our falls, our failures, our daily struggles; in fragility, the life of Christ shows itself and becomes a saving proclamation. As disciples, we are promised the Spirit of Truth who will teach us all things, and who will lead us to the fullness of truth. (A year with Pope Francis on the Family. Pp.344-345)

Next P & F Meeting:

21st Nov —7pm Staffroom

18th Nov — Student Disco

TRINITY PARENTS & FRIENDS

NEWSLETTER

Committee Members General Naomi Sanchez

President Kerryn Cerchiaro Anna Mangano

Vice President Chantal Fischer Carolyn Burge

Secretary Lisa Ferracane Natasha Ferreras

Asst Secretary Claudia Sajeba Melissa Yong

Treasurer Michelle Hofman Jessica McLardie

Asst Treasurer Marlene Johnson

Board Rep Lisa Ferracane Anastasia Barker

General Joanne Knezevic Sr Joy

Tania Johnson Nadia Abdel-Hamid

Hello everyone,

Student Disco

The Student Disco is on this Friday 18th November 2016. Theme for this year is “Crazy Hair”. ANY OUTSTANDING FORMS ARE DUE IN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

P&F AGM Meeting

The Parents & Friends Committee AGM Meeting is on Monday 21st November at 7pm in the staff room. Everyone is welcome to attend. Nomination forms and details of each committee position are available at the school office. Positions up for nomination are: Vice President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer and General Committee Member.

Whether you are an existing family or new to Trinity, I hope that you consider joining the P&F Committee, it is a great way to meet new people. We not only have main roles on the committee, but general supporting roles also. If you are interested and can offer your time, but cannot help out during the day, we do have ways for you to help out from home.

If you have any questions or queries, please feel free to contact our President, Kerryn Cerchiaro on 0408 364 909.

Christmas Raffle

We are looking for donations for our Christmas raffle, to be drawn at the end of term. If you have any new items you would like to donate for our Christmas raffle, or know of any companies who may like to donate please let Jo Knezevic know, or leave them at the office. Thank you.

Next P&F/AGM Meeting: Monday 21st November 2016 at 7pm in the Staffroom.

From your P&F Committee

PARISH FUNDRAISING EVENT OLHC NEW YEARS EVE PARTY 2016 - After a 3 year absence, we are once again looking to have a gathering of parishioners and friends to help bring in 2017 in a true OLHC fashion keeping with the theme "Many Cultures, One Parish!" We would love to have your company on 31st December to socialise and join us in the celebrations. Please keep the date free. Raffles and prizes with a live band and DJ to keep us entertained through the evening. Tickets and further details to follow very soon. The parish is also looking for volunteers to help run this event, prior to and on the night of the function. If you can help, please contact either the parish office on 97047935, or call Gillian on 0413011879.

SIGNS OF MERCY – PEOPLE of FAITH Concert -Reflection Featuring Peter Kearney on November 27th 12.45pm .With a sausage sizzle at 12 o’clock (after 11am Mass) At DON BOSCO SCHOOL HALL . COME AND JOIN IN A BEAUTIFUL CONCERT TO REFLECT ON - THE YEAR OF MERCY - THAT HAS BEEN SUCH A BIG PART OF 2016 AND TO CELEBRATE THE BEGINNING OF ADVENT. The concert will go for 75 minutes and will be enjoyed by adults and older children. There will be a gold coin charge for entry. The sausage sizzle will precede the concert, starting right after the finish of 11am Mass. Sausages at $2 each with a free drink. Parishioners are encouraged to come along with their families and friends to share in this truly lovely concert and make it a great way to farewell the Year of Mercy, taking home some true inspiration from all the wonderful ballads they will hear.

OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS PARISH Diocese of Sale

Ph: (03) 9704 7935 Fax: (03) 9704 7023 Email: olhc@olhc.org.au web: www.olhc.org.au

OLHC KID SPACE

TRINITY PARENTS & FRIENDS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Monday 21st November 2016 at 7pm

NOMINATION FORM

Did you enjoy the events this year: Prep welcome night, Mother’s/ Father’s day stalls, Blingo, BBQs and raffles!! Trinity requires volunteers to become involved in the P&F Committee to continue to bring the school community together and raise funds for our school facilities for the benefit of our children’s education. If you would like to become more involved and meet new people from the school community whilst helping out Trinity then please consider joining the P&F Committee. In order to have a Parents and Friends Committee the following positions need to be filled. President, Vice President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, School Board Representative and General Committee. If you would like to see a 'job description' for any of these roles please either contact Kerryn 0408364909 or the ladies in the office. If you wish to nominate for a position please fill in this form and return it to the Office. Nominee (Full Name): Contact No: Eldest Child Class: Nominated Position: The P&F Committee meet the first Monday evening of the month (excluding school holidays) in the school’s Staffroom at 7pm. If you are unable to attend the meetings but would like to help out at various events throughout the year please still fill in this form.

Trinity Catholic Primary School Board

PARENT REPRESENTATIVE NOMINATION FORM

To complete this form it must be signed by both the nominee and the nominator.

A nominee is deemed to have read, understood and agrees to abide by the Code of Ethics for the School Board – a copy is available at the School Office. (These must be signed by all new representatives upon election)

Nomination Forms need to be completed and returned to the School Office as soon as

possible.

Signatures

Nominee (Full Name)

Nominated by (Full Name)

Grade level of children (nominee only)

Reason for joining the School Board: (In the event of a vote, your reason will be

published on the Ballot Form.)

OLHC Parish Church Christmas Carols

Saturday 10th December – 7:30pm Dear Parents /Carers On Saturday 10th December, the OLHC Parish will be holding their annual Christmas Carols at Don Bosco Primary School. Each year the students at Trinity have joined in the festivities by singing two Christmas carols. If your child would like to be a part of this special night could you please fill in the expression of interest form below and return to the school office by Monday 21st November. Kind regards Kathryn Pepper Religious Education / Student Support

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OLHC Parish Church Christmas Carols Permission Form 7:30pm, Saturday 10th December 2016

I ___________________________________________give permission for my child/ren

_____________________________________________ in Year _____________

_____________________________________________ in Year _____________

_____________________________________________ in Year _____________

_____________________________________________ in Year ______________

to participate in the OLHC Parish Christmas Carols on Saturday 10th December 2016.

Signed: _____________________________________ Date: _______________