6 June 2018

Newsletter Articles

Prayer and Reflection

Principal’s Report

Dear Parents / Guardians

We are rapidly approaching that time of the year when the days are short and cold, where people are a little tired and frazzled and our ability to cope with the normal ebb and flow of everyday life is less resilient. This week we have spoken to our students about the need to be considerate and tolerant towards others at school and home. We also spoke of maintaining a positive attitude in all that we do.

The Beatitudes are the Gospel’s commentary on ‘attitude’. To help us through to the end of the Term 1, I have included some Commonsense Be-attitudes that you might like to ponder.

Screen Smart Parent Information

The Office of the eSafety Commissioner has launched a new online interactive tool for parents, called the Screen Smart Parent Tour, which aims to engage parents and carers of 10-14 year old children on a range of key online safety issues. It is focused on the 10-14 year age group as it is a time when young people are likely to be striving for more independence and peer acceptance, and when parents may want to access relevant information and advice. It can also be used by parents of older children or even younger children (especially as a way for parents to be aware of issues that their child may encounter in the near future).

Parents can also download the facts and tips at any time if they decide to exit the tour, which also includes important contacts and links for further information and support. The tips and facts sheet also highlight some recent research done by the Office of the eSafety Commissioner.

Southern Catholic Primary Schools Cross Country

The STCPSSA Cross Country will be held at Rokeby Police Academy this Friday 8th June. Student will be leaving school by bus at 9.15am and will return by approximately 1.45pm. Any student leaving the cross country venue with a parent will need to sign out with the teachers on the day.

Long Service Leave

I wish to inform our community that I will be taking Long Service Leave for the first three weeks of Term 3. Mrs. Di O’Rourke will be Acting Principal in my absence.

Parents and Friends

We thank the Parents and Friends for generously donating $500.00 for the purchases of World Globes for each of our classes.

Quiz Night

Our Parents and Friends are running a Quiz Night on Saturday, June 16. I would like to take the opportunity to encourage as many people as possible to come along. If last year’s event is any indication, it is a great evening of fun, frivolity and festivity. Seriously, it’s a wonderful community event and a great opportunity for our newer parents to get to know others.

Student Free Day

The first day of Term 3, July 23 will be a student free day. St Cuthbert’s Catholic School Staff will be attending professional learning at MacKillop College.

Parking

We have a serious issue with people parking incorrectly in Moirunna Road. Driveways and No Standing Zones must be kept clear at all times. Access needs to be maintained for students with disabilities. Drivers risk receiving an infringement notice if they continue to park illegally.

Marcus Donnelly
PRINCIPAL
St Cuthbert’s Catholic School

Principal Awards

St Cuthbert’s Grade 2-6 Cross Country Results

PBS News

Confirmation reminder

Confirmation will take place at Corpus Christi Catholic Church on Wednesday 13th June at 7.00pm. All families welcome.

Premier’s Reading Challenge

The Premier's Reading Challenge has been running for many weeks now, and already there are some students who have managed to read 10 books. We encourage you to keep reading books for the Premier's Reading Challenge, and return your forms by Friday 22 June.

Congratulations to the following students who have submitted their forms already. Can you join them?

Aleaha Dare, Halifax Onu, Mia Westwood, Jack Williams, Anna Walker, Vincent Cooper, Christopher Onu, Benjamin Potter, Austin Osborne, Hayden Williams, Laura Knowles and Angus Mann.

Congratulations

Well done to Riley Oates and Jacob Mitchell who have been named co-captains of the Lindisfarne Junior Football Club Under 12 team.

They have been given this honour for their commitment to training, positivity and encouragement they bring to the team and the effort they put in at training.

Uniform Shop

TERM 2:
Tuesday 8.45-9.30am

WWVP Card Update

A number of WWVP Cards expire in 2018. Could those who have cards registered at the Office, please update them asap if they have expired. Thank you.

Important Dates