St Paul's Catholic Parish Primary School Moss Vale eNewsletter

Then the other disciple who had reached the tomb first also went in; he saw and he believed.

John 20:1-9

Dear Families,

We have reached the end of Term 1. It has been very busy yet productive. As we emerge from Lent into Easter we are reminded of the times when we have faced challenges or difficulties and been able to reflect on them and learn from them and truly experience our own Easter Sunday. I pray that this Easter season provides comfort to families and a sense of peace and the inspiration of the risen Lord helps you to see the Easter Sundays you have experienced in your life.

I would like to thank the community for your ongoing support this year. Being able to hold our cross country carnival last week was a truly joyous occasion and the first time we could hold a sporting event on school grounds where the community could come and watch in many years. I would particularly like to acknowledge all our Year 6 students who demonstrated what it truly means to be a leader. They did not hesitate to offer to help get ready, organise the children for their races and lead their house teams.

I wish all our families a blessed Easter and a wonderful holiday break. We look forward to Term 2 when the children return on Wednesday 26 April the day after ANZAC day.

Thank you and God Bless,

Katie Browne

Principal

Student Update Reports

These reports are a check in report to let you know how your child is tracking so far this year. They will be sent home with your children this week. On some reports teachers have requested that you book a meeting with them in Term 2. This can be achieved by contacting the office to make a time that is mutually convenient for both of you. If you have any concerns about your child’s learning and wellbeing please contact your child’s teacher.

Staff Development Day Monday 24 April

Staff will engage in work on mathematics on this day following on from the recent professional development that we undertook in Launch, Explore, Summarise and Review. This work is part of our focus this year on improving teacher practice and student learning in mathematics. Students return to school on Wednesday 26 April. Tuesday 25 April is ANZAC day.

ANZAC Day

We will be participating in the March on ANZAC day. Please see the letter for further details.

Anzac Day March

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Open to Learning

Mrs Browne and Mr Farrugia have been attending a course called Open to Learning Monday and Tuesday of this week. This course is aimed at leadership and was postponed from 2022. In their absence Mrs Sandra Hogan has been filling in as the relief principal.

Personal Planning Meetings

Thank you to our families who have attended PP meetings this term. They will continue tomorrow. PP meetings are only required for students who have a personalised plan. We will contact you should your child ever require a plan. The next round of Personal Planning meetings will take place toward the end of Term 3 however families may organise a meeting at any time through the office.

Leadership Team Day

The leadership team will be holding a planning meeting on Thursday 6 April. This is to prepare for the cyclic inquiry that will take place in Term 3.

P&F

Thank you to all our volunteers who gave up their Saturday to be on the gates for Brigadoon. Your support in raising these funds for our school is greatly appreciated. Some of these funds will go toward the purchase of STEM equipment for our school.

Bearers of Christ Love

Bishop Brian has released this very important document.

Please take some time to read the letter and the new document.

Copy_of_Letter_template_for_parents_carers_Bearers_of_Christ_s_Love.pdf

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Sacramental Program

Congratulations to the students who made their First Reconciliation last Friday. Please
continue to pray for these students and their families. In Term 2, we will hold the First Holy Communion Program. Please see important dates:

First Holy Communion (4 weeks): Sunday 18th June.

Enrolments: 30th April – 14th May

Class dates to be confirmed early in Term 2

Holy Week

The school performed a Holy Week play on Tuesday the 4 th April to reflect on the last days of Jesus’ life. All students and staff were involved and worked hard to make this a very moving liturgy. Thank you to everyone for your wonderful efforts and for all who attended this event.
As we draw to the end of term, I would like to wish all families a holy, safe and enjoyable Easter.

Thank you

Catherine du Bois

Religious Education Coordinator

Monday 24th April

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Just a reminder Monday 24th April is a Pupil Free Day and students do not attend school this day.

Mother’s Day Stall – P&F

Our annual Mothers’ Day stall will be held on Friday 12 May. Children will have the opportunity to purchase a small gift for their mothers and carers. All gifts will be $8. We will coordinate the purchases of siblings to avoid doubling up on gifts. A flyer with payment slip will be sent home in Week 10 Term 1. We ask that all payments be received by Wednesday 10 May. We would prefer not to be handling money on the day of the stall. We would rather be giving our attention to helping the children.

Winter Uniform – Term 2

Just a reminder that students will wear the winter uniform throughout Term 2 and Term 3. With the weather now turning cool, we want the children to be warm and comfortable. Our uniforms are available through Whytes in Argyle Street. Hats and accessories are available from NSW Uniforms (online) Ethne Drew. Our uniform details including contact details for our suppliers are available under the “Parents” tab on the school website.

Kindergarten Enrolments are open for 2024

If you have a child who is ready for school in 2024 or you know someone who has, our enrolment period is open. We have had strong demand for places in recent years for the limited spaces we have available. Applications can be picked up from the school office or downloaded from the school website. The first round of interviews will be conducted in Term 2. The first round offers of enrolment will be made at the end of Term 2.

Attendance

A reminder to parents that if your child is absence from school you can explain their absence via the compass app or phoned the school the day of the absence stating the reason why your child is away. Parents who have not explained their child’s absence will receive an email from the school.

Medication

Only medication that is prescribed by a doctor is permitted to be dispensed at School upon completion of a “Consent to Dispense Medication” form which is available from the office. The form and the medication are to be given to the office staff in the original packaging with the student’s name and dosage. We are not permitted to administer Panadol unless prescribed by a doctor and the necessary form completed. Thank you for your cooperation with this.

If your child is Asthmatic or Anaphylactic please ensure the necessary plan has been forwarded to the office along with any medication so that it can be processed. We also need a "Consent to Dispense Medication" form to be completed.

Payment of School fees

See document from CEO below:

School Fee Information

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Injuries

If a student has sustained an injury please inform the school office as we have to do a care plan and risk assessment. Please also forward any ED report or doctor letter as well.

Leave for students

If a student is going on leave for 10 days or more, parents will need to apply in writing and in advance for this leave.

Withdrawal

If you intend to withdraw your child from the school, the withdrawal form is available from the office. We currently have a waitlist, so advance notification would be appreciated.

Pastoral Support

Through the week, I attended the Council of Catholic School Parents NSW/ACT (CCSP) webinar by Justin Coulson for parents and carers supporting children with anxiety and resilience. It was extremely interesting and Justin shared an immense amount of valuable information. If anyone missed the webinar and would like to view the recording, please contact me Wednesday morning for an afternoon viewing at school. Unfortunately, it is late notice, I only have access for two weeks and this week is the last Wednesday before Easter holiday.

Also, please find the below link to CCSP newsletter which contains current topics of interest for parents..

CCSP NEWSLETTER

Last week on a rainy second break, students enjoyed choir practice. They had the most wonderful time!

Warm regards,

Bernadette Taylor

Pastoral Support Worker

Brigadoon 2023

The P & F Committee would like to thank the WONDERFUL team of volunteers that supported us at Brigadoon. We would not have been able to achieve such a successful day if it were not for their AMAZING efforts and the additional time provided to be able cope with nearly 12,000 attending ticket holders. Such a massive effort and all money raised is going towards purchasing STEM resources for our school. Brigadoon committee and Ticketebo both asked me to commend our volunteers, as the day ran so smoothly and they both could not have achieved this without our fantastic team. Thank you all once again. Save the date 6th April 2024 for a bigger and better Brigadoon!

Easter Raffle

Thank you to everyone who donated Easter eggs or purchased tickets for our Easter raffle. We raised $717 that will be going towards the STEM program.

Tesselaar Bulb Fundraiser

Last day for orders of the tessellar bulbs is this Thursday the 6th April. Orders are individually delivered Australia wide so please let any friends or family member know.

https://www.bulbfundraiser.com.au/STPAULSPS

Mothers Day Stall

Mother's Day flyers were sent home last week. Children will be given the opportunity to choose a gift for someone special in their life on Friday the 12th May. Gifts are $8 each and will be sent home with each child on the day. Please return the forms ASAP so that we can order gifts accordingly.

Class Reps

Thank you to all the parents that contacted us in regards to being a class representative. We will be in contact shortly with all that responded. We are still looking for parents from Kindy and Year 3. If you would like to nominate yourself or have any questions, please be in contact: spmvpandf@dow.catholic.edu.au

The P&F executive committee would like to wish you all a Happy Easter and hope you have a great break connecting with loved ones.

ST. PAULS WINTER SPECIAL

Boys/Girls Midford Navy pants buy one get the second ½ price.

Winter weather Jackets buy one get the second ½ price.

You can mix and match sizes and styles until the start of term 2 back to school.

Whytes Clothing and Tailoring Moss Vale

Ph: 4868-1911

Email: shop@whytes.net.au

Monday 1st May is School Photo day. Envelopes have been sent home. Please have all envelopes back by 28th April as the photo company charge a late fee.

Today, the Year 5 families generously donated many sweets and treats for a cake stall. All the funds raised today will support CARITAS and their Lenten initiative Project Compassion. The students have learned the value of almsgiving and are very proud of their work in the build up to this day, which included preparing posters, speaking to classes and making food. There have been many opportunities for leadership during this time.

Thank you to the many families and students who brought money to spend at the cake stall.

Thank you to our parent volunteers who helped out setting up and serving this morning.

We raised $525 for Caritas Australia!

Congratulations to the following students who were awarded the Principal's Award in Week 10

Kindergarten	Paige	Horekno
Year 1	Florence	Alves
Year 2	Xavier	Luker
Year 3	Hannah	Allison
Year 4	Madeline	Hely
Year 5	Shannon	O'Meley
Year 6	Shannon	Reynolds

Congratulations to the following students who were awarded a Merit Award in Week 10

Kindergarten	Oliver	Chalmers
Year 1	Isaac	Falco
Year 2	Blayze	Parmenter
Year 3	Zoe-Grace	Gavellas
Year 4	Tilly	Flanigan
Year 5	Odhran	Connolly
Year 6	Angel	Cecilio

Congratulations to the following students who were awarded a Mission Star Award in Week 10

Kindergarten	Evrett	Bains
Year 1	Grace	Gawthorne
Year 2	Carter	Insley
Year 3	Sazal	Gurung
Year 4	Chayut	Promajak
Year 5	Dominic	Bowen
Year 6	Lucas	Aguinaldo

Please see below the calendar overview for Term 1 2023:

Week 11

Thursday 6 April - Last Day of Term 1

Please see below the calendar overview for Term 2 2023:

Week 1	Monday 24 April Pupil Free Day Tuesday 25 April Anzac Day Public Holiday & ANZAC day March at Moss Vale Wednesday 26 April First Day of Term 2 Friday 28 April Tennis for Kindergarten and Year 1
Week 2	Monday 1 May School Photos Thursday 4 May Assembly 2.15pm Friday 5 May Tennis for Kindergarten and Year 1
Week 3	Tuesday 8 May P&F Meeting Thursday 11 May Year 2 and Year 3 Excursion to Kangaroo Valley Friday 12 May Mothers Day Stall & Breakfast Friday 12 May Tennis for Year 2 and Year 3
Week 4	Thursday 18 May Assembly 2.15pm Friday 19 May Tennis for Year 2 and Year 3
Week 5	Friday 26 May Tennis for Year 4, 5 and 6
Week 6	Thursday 1 June Assembly 2.15pm Friday 2 June Tennis for Year 4, 5 and 6
Week 7
Week 8	Monday 12 June Public Holiday Tuesday 13 June Pupil Free Day Tuesday 13 June P&F Meeting Thursday 15 June Assembly 2.15pm
Week 9
Week 10	Thursday 29 June Assembly 2.15pm Friday June 30 Pie and Pizza Drive pick up Friday June 30 Last day of Term 2