8 November 2017

Newsletter Articles

Principal’s Report

Remembrance Day

In 2017, 11 November marks the 99th anniversary of the Armistice which ended the First World War (1914–18). Each year on this day Australians observe one minute’s silence at 11 am, in memory of those who died or suffered in all wars and armed conflicts.

At St Cuthbert’s Catholic School we will hold a Remembrance Day Prayer service in the Hall on Friday at 10.40am. Parents and Friends are most welcome to join us.

Food Fair

Thank you to everyone who attended our “Food Festival” last Friday night. It was a great gathering of the St Cuthbert’s Catholic School community. Prior to being appointed Principal at St Cuthbert’s, I’d often heard about the cohesive and supportive community that was clearly evident at this year’s event. It was a real treat to witness this first hand. For so many people to turn up despite the poor weather conditions speaks volumes to the level of support we have here at St Cuthbert’s.

On behalf of our school I would like to acknowledge and congratulate Tania Cobern and the Food Festival committee: Teresa Henley, Adele McGowan, Gina Nichols, Kate Vermey, Nicole Dunham, Nicole Goldsmith, Jackie Hughes, Louise Wright, Julie Clark and Sarah Gray, for doing such a wonderful job in organising and coordinating this event. Many long hours of planning and preparation go into ensuring these events go off without a hitch! Thank you also to all of the parents, students and staff who helped set up and pack up and who worked on stalls throughout the evening.

Family Life

We had an excellent attendance at last week’s Family Life sessions. If you were unable to attend, information packs are available for the various grades by contacting the office.

Southern Catholic Primary Athletics Carnival

The Southern Catholic Primary Athletics Carnival is being held this Friday, November 10 at the Domain Athletics Centre from 9.45am – 2.00pm. Congratulations to all of the students representing our school on Friday. We’d love to see as many parents as possible supporting our team on the day.

Enrolment 2018

We have a limited number of places available in classes Prep to Grade 6 for 2018. If you know of anyone who may be interested in joining us at St Cuthbert’s, please ask them to contact the office for an enrolment package.

Marcus Donnelly
PRINCIPAL
St Cuthbert’s Catholic School

Principal Awards

Visit by Reuben Oates

Last week it was a privilege for us to have Tasmanian Aboriginal Artist, Reuben Oates spend four days working with students, creating an art mural. Reuben paints a contemporary style of dot paintings and when creating the art piece with students he spoke in detail about himself and his Aboriginal culture and identity.

Reuben is a descendent of Manarlagenna and the Trawoolway people of North Eastern Tasmania. His work focuses on connections with community, relationships and the passing on of knowledge from one generation to another. In working with the students Reuben believes he is learning from them as they are learning from him about culture and identity.

The art piece is a work in progress and we look forward to Reuben visiting again next year to continue the painting with our students.

Loretta Osborn

ICAS Maths and English

Congratulations to the following students who participated in the ICAS Competitions:

Maths

Participation: Madeleine Marr, Marianne Nesbitt, Lachlan Pursell, Izak Szkup, Toby Woolley, Sam Bateman, Isabelle Clark, Max Clark, Kate Cobern, Laura Hingston, Alyssa Knowles, Isobel Mitchell, Joshua Topham, Joel Vallerine, Nicholas Wood, Cooper Cutcliffe, Elisha Mitsakis, William Grunsell, Zoe Henley, Liam Lawler, Ewan McGowan, Jacob Mitchell, Loralei Nesbitt, Linkin Williams, Alice Wright, Campbell Webb, Eliza Topham, Joshua Mazengarb

Merit: Lucy Henley, Larissa Carlyon, Kaleb Gard-Spaulding

Credit: Campbell Walker, Angus McKenzie, Isobel Cobern, Sumanth Karunakara, Thomas Marr, Lachlan Pickersgill

English

Participation: Madeleine Marr, Lachlan Pursell, Izak Szkup, Toby Woolley, Samuel Bateman, Isabelle Clark, Lucy Henley, Taylah Kelly, Alyssa Knowles, Isobel Mitchell, Mariana Moshovakos, Joshua Topham, Cooper Cutcliffe, Elisha Mitsakis, Riley Clark, Zoe Henley, Sumanth Karunakara, Liam Lawler, Ewan McGowan, Jacob Mitchell, Loralei Nesbitt, Joshua Mazengarb, Eliza Topham, Alice Wright

Merit: Marianne Nesbitt

Credit: Riley Oates, Thomas Marr, Isobel Cobern, Campbell Walker

Child Care Benefits

The school is registered with the Family Assistance Office as a Registered Care Provider. Families may be eligible to receive child care benefits for school fees and levies relating to kindergarten students who are four years old until they turn 5 years old. No other children are eligible. If you require a statement please advise the office by 15th December and your statement will be posted to you early in 2018. Fees need to be paid in full.

School Fees

A reminder that school fees are required to be paid in full no later than the end of November, unless a payment arrangement has been approved. Please contact Karen Sawyer if you require further information.

Important Dates

Carols on the Hill

Learn to Sail at Lindisfarne!!

Lindisfarne Sailing Club are running a five week Adult and Youth Learn to Sail program, along side our regular 7 session 'Tackers' Program ran for Juniors.

Aimed at anyone wishing to gain skills and confidence on the water, the five week Adult/Youth program will run on the following dates from 9am - 12pm:

12th Nov
19th Nov
3rd Dec
10th Dec
17th Dec

While our tackers program (aimed at ages 7-12) will run on the following dates from 9am - 12pm:

12th Nov
19th Nov
3rd Dec
10th Dec
17th Dec

Two final sessions time and date TBC

To sign up for the Youth/ Adult program, head to this link:

7 session Tackers program for Juniors sign up link:

Contact Dave at secretary@lindisfarnesailingclub.org.au for further details or information.

Regards,
Oliver Burnell
Lindisfarne Sailing Club