28 February 2018

Newsletter Articles

Prayer and Reflection

Principal’s Report

Dear Parents / Guardians

Humility is not thinking less of yourself, its thinking of yourself less

Goal Setting Interviews

This week we are holding Goal Setting Interviews for students in Grades 1-6 on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon. These interviews provide students and parents with a valuable opportunity to catch up with teachers and help set the agenda for personal growth throughout the year. We encourage all of our parents to speak to their children about their gifts and talents as well as those areas they find challenging and difficult in order to make the best possible use of the interview time.

Prep Information Evening

We had an extremely encouraging turn-up to our Prep Information Evening on Thursday, February 15, with 25 parents in attendance. Parents were given an overview of the protocols and procedures of the year as well as some insights and tips into assisting children with early literacy acquisition. If you were unable to attend please do not hesitate to contact Lachlan or Mary for any relevant information pertaining to the start of the year.

PIPS Assessment

Over the last two weeks students in Prep completed the Performance Indicators in Primary Schools (PIPS) assessment. The computer based test assess students on early Reading and Numeracy.

Commissioning Mass

On Wednesday 7th March 2018 students from Prep to Grade Six will attend a Mass to celebrate the commissioning of the Teaching Staff and Grade Six Student Leaders for the academic year ahead. During the Mass, Students in Grade Six will be blessed by Father Peter and receive their Grade Six Badges. Student Leaders will receive their Office Badges.

All members of the St Cuthbert’s Catholic School Community are warmly invited to attend the Mass which will commence at 9:30am at the Church of the Incarnation, Bay Road, Lindisfarne.

Little Lanterns – Birth-Kinder Information

Swimming Program

Last week I had the opportunity to visit Oceana Health and Fitness Centre to witness our students participating in the Learn to Swim program. I was most impressed with how engaged and enthusiastic our students were with the program. We are indebted to the hard work of all of the crew at Oceana who are committed to ensuring that our students get the full benefit of their time at the pool! Thanks also goes to Mr Sandy Clark for his organisation and the tireless work of our staff.

Condolences

We offer our sincere condolences to Mrs Gemma Chivers whose mother, Judith, died last week. Our thoughts and prayers are with Gemma and her family at this sad time.

Parking and Pick-Up

Drop Off/ Pick Up Zone

Could all parents and guardians please comply to the following protocols in regard to the pick-up and drop off of students at St Cuthbert’s Catholic School:

• Please ensure that the NO PARKING zone that is sign-posted outside the school on Corinna Road is strictly observed. This is a drop-off/pick-up zone only.
• Cars must not be left unattended in the zone.
• Parents are asked to drive around the block if they cannot see their child ready to be picked up.
• At pick-up time could all drivers please enter Corinna Road from Lincoln Street and exit at Lowanna Rd. (essentially making Corinna Road one way at this time of the day).
• There is no parent parking in the cul-de-sac in Moirunna Road near the Kindergarten and Prep classrooms.
• Please be respectful and courteous to our neighbours by not parking over driveways.

Your cooperation and understanding of these protocols is greatly appreciated.

Duty of Care

A reminder to parents that our duty of care at St Cuthbert’s Catholic School is from 8.30am until 2.55pm.

Marcus Donnelly
PRINCIPAL
St Cuthbert’s Catholic School

RE in Grade 1/2 Green

In Grade 1/2 Green as we journey through Lent we have been focusing on praying, fasting and almsgiving. In the lessons Miss Prior has taken the children have been talking about how they can live their lives in the ‘Spirit of Jesus’.

“We use our kind hands to include others and be positive towards others”. Elena and Shandy.

“We show the ‘Spirit of Jesus’ by speaking nicely to each other”. Sam and Charlie.

Aboriginal Program

Last week some students went to TMAG to see “Balndhurr”, an Aboriginal exhibition of the ancient art of screen printing. We all learnt how to screen print and made our own. My favourite piece of art was of a baru (a crocodile). By Ellie Hogan (Grade 4).

Election information

From the Director of Catholic Education

From the TAS-Catholic Parents Council

In the lead-up to the March 3 State election, the Tasmanian Catholic Education Commission, the Tasmanian Catholic Schools Parents Council and the Executive Director of Catholic Education Tasmania, sent a joint letter to four parties (Liberal, Labor, the Jacqui Lambie Network and the Greens) requesting their party's response to a series of questions as to their respective positions of issues to Catholic education in Tasmania.

Follow the link below to view our website for information on the State Election 2018 and what it means for Catholic education in Tasmania.

Greg Boon
Executive Officer
Tasmanian Catholic Schools Parents Council

Year 7 Enrolment Process

Message from the Tasmanian Catholic Education Office

To assist families with the transition process from primary to secondary schools the 2018 Year 7 enrolment process has been broadened to allow families of students in Years 5 and 6 to commence the enrolment process for Year 7 in Catholic education. Therefore, advertisements will be circulated shortly opening up the enrolment process for Year 6 students who will commence Year 7 in 2019 and Year 5 students who will commence Year 7 in 2020. This process will continue to be based on the TCEC Enrolment Policy, which can be accessed by the Tasmanian Catholic Education Office Website via the link below. In opening up this process we hope it will provide an opportunity for families to discuss any concerns they have about their child’s transition and provide certainty around their ongoing education pathway into Year 7.

Attendance information

Parents/Guardians are responsible for ensuring that they notify the school to explain the absence of their children on any particular school day. Notification may be provided via email, skoolbag or phoning the school office, and should be made prior to the start of the school day.

Families wishing to take their child/ren out of school during term time are required to write to the Principal to confirm the absence. The school will reply with a written acknowledgement.

The legal obligations regarding enrolment and attendance, as stipulated in Education Act 1994 (Tas) ss 4-11 are:

• s 6(3) A Principal must ensure that a register is kept, recording the daily attendance or absence of each school-aged child.
• s 10(1) A child is excused from attendance if he or she is prevented from attending because of a reasonable cause approved by the Principal, and the parent has given notification.
• s 10(2) If requested by the Principal, a parent must provide a medical certificate for a child who is absent because of sickness.
• s 10(3) The Principal may require a student to not attend a school on any day on which the student has an infection or is suffering from an infectious disease.

Coles Sports for Schools 2018

Coles are running the 2018 Sports for Schools Program. If you shop at Coles and receive these vouchers can we kindly ask that they please be brought to the School Office of given to Class Teachers. We as a school will redeem these vouchers to acquire sporting equipment for our students.

Uniform Shop Hours Term 1

Tuesday 8.45-9.30am
Wednesday 2.30-3.00pm

Important Dates

2018 Term Dates

St Virgil’s College Enrolments and Open Day

St Virgil’s College Senior School Open Day – Austins Ferry campus, Thursday March 8 from 9.00 am to 5.30 pm for guided tours. Come and experience Grade 7 to 10 students at work and play during an interactive tour of the College. Meet staff and students and learn about the exciting learning opportunities available to boys at St Virgil’s College.

Please note that for 2018 the Tasmanian Catholic Education Office has determined that enrolments will be taken for Grade 7 entry for 2019 and 2020 which has brought the timeline forward by 12 months for Grade 5 families.

Grade 7 enrolments for 2019 (current Grade 6) and 2020 (current Grade 5 boys) close on Thursday March 29. Vacancies may also be available at other secondary grade levels. For all Open Day information or to complete an online enrolment please visit the website via the link below or email mnugent@stvirgils.tas.edu.au for an enrolment package.

MacKillop College Enrolments

Play Cricket

Hobart Hurricanes Eastern Shore Region MILO in2CRICKET

• Perfect for kids aged 5-8
• 6-week program
• Fun and Engaging game-based learning of basic cricket skills
• Participant pack included
• $75

Hobart Hurricanes Eastern Shore Region MILO T20 Blast

• Perfect for boys and girls aged 7-11 who have basic cricket skills
• 6 week program
• Play action packed, short form games of cricket designed to mimic the BigBash League atmosphere
• Participant pack included
• $75

To find out more details about your nearest Centre and to register for this season log on to the link below and type your post code into the centre finder.