13 March 2019

Newsletter Articles

Prayer and Reflection

Principal’s Report

Dear Parents and Guardians

“Prayer without action is meaningless”

Mother Teresa

Student Leadership Formation Day

Last week I had the privilege of attending our Leadership Formation Day for our Grade 6 students. One of our priorities as a school this year is to provide authentic leadership opportunities for our student leaders. The first part of this process is to ensure that our students understand leadership in the Catholic context with particular reference to a servant model of leadership as demonstrated by Jesus Christ.

Throughout the day our students had the opportunity to listen to our Parish Priest, Fr. Richard Ross, the Deputy Director of Catholic Education. Mr Sean Gill and aspiring AFL draftee and a new member of the St Cuthbert’s Catholic School community, Matt McGuinness.

Fr Richard spoke to our students about their capacity to give of themselves and to serve others through their actions. Mr Gill talked to the students about being authentic and the importance of relationship and connection. He challenged the students to reflect on the type of legacy that they would leave at St Cuthbert’s and to be people that really make a difference. He referred to Pope Francis as a great modern-day example of what it means to be a servant leader particularly for the manner in which he displays, love, humanity, right use of power and spiritual leadership.

Matt spoke to us about the highs and lows of what it means to achieve at the elite level of sport. He gave examples of the challenges, disappointments and determination required to achieve at this level.

On behalf of our Grade 6 students I would like to thank Mr Fabrizio and Mrs Chivers for organizing such a great day for our new leaders.

Music Teacher

In our last newsletter I advised that Ms Claire Williams would be teaching Music at St Cuthbert’s in 2019. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, Claire is unable to take up the position. Mrs Louise Volkmann has been appointed to the position and will begin classes this week. Louise has taught in a number of our Catholic Schools in recent times and is also teaching Music at Richmond Primary School this year. I know you will join with me in making Louise feel very welcome at our school.

Long Service Leave

Mrs. Andrea Watt will be taking Long Service Leave for the remainder of Term 1 and will be travelling overseas with her family.

Ms Hui Tocker has been employed to teach Grade 3/4 Blue in Mrs Watt’s absence. Ms Tocker is an experienced educator and has taught for many years at St Aloysius College.

I know you will join with me in welcoming Ms Tocker to the St Cuthbert’s community. We wish Andrea “Bon Voyage” and look forward to hearing her travel stories when she returns to school at the beginning of Term 2.

Swimming Carnival

Congratulations to all of our students who participated in this year’s Swimming Carnival. It was wonderful to see some very enthusiastic competition and some excellent individual performances.

A big thank you to Mr Sandy Clark for once again doing an outstanding job with the organisation and running of the carnival. Thank you also to staff and parents who assisted as marshals, scorers, timekeepers and judges.

Goal Setting Interviews

We had an excellent attendance at our Goal Setting interviews last week. If you were unable to attend do not hesitate to contact your child’s teacher to make an appointment to catch-up.

St Patrick’s Day

This year we will celebrate St Patrick’s Day on Monday, March 18. Students are encouraged to wear something “Green” and will participate in our “St Patrick’s Day Parade” at our Monday morning gathering. Students who choose to participate are asked to bring a Gold Coin donation for our Caritas appeal. Parents and Friends are most welcome to attend.

Parking and Pick-Up

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.

Marcus Donnelly
PRINCIPAL
St Cuthbert’s Catholic School

PBS News

Schools across Australia are being called to get involved and take action on the ninth National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence (NDA) on Friday 15 March 2019. St Cuthbert’s Catholic School will participate in activities creating awareness that Bullying is never ok! See definition of Bullying below.

View the website for more information.

Parenting Ideas School

Encourage kids to help at home (every day without pay)

(Michael Grose)

MOVE WELL EAT WELL

The Move Well Eat Well Award Program is a comprehensive guide to creating a healthier environment for children. St Cuthbert’s is working toward achieving a “Move Well Eat Well Award”. “Move Well Eat Well Award” Schools are supported to meet key criteria which reinforce healthy eating and promote physical activity.

Rom Fabrizio
Teacher / Wellbeing Coordinator
romeo.fabrizio@catholic.tas.edu.au

RE in Grade 1/2 Red

Skoolbag App and Schoolzine App

PLEASE NOTE THE SKOOLBAG APP IS NO LONGER IN USE.

We now use Schoolzine (SZApp) for communication. Please refer to instructions for installing the SZapp on your phone. Any School information will be relayed to parents/guardians via the Schoolzine App (SZApp) or Facebook page.

School Fees

Fee Invoices for 2019 have been sent out. Please contact the school office if you don’t receive yours via the school bag or email. Payments already made will not appear on this invoice. Statements will follow later in Term 1.

A prompt payment discount will be applied if paid in full by 31/03/19.

Please return the 2019 Fee Payment Arrangement Form or contact the office if you haven’t already done so.

If Fee Assistance is to be requested, applications need to be submitted by 20/03/19 to be considered.

Contact Email addresses

Email is now being used to communicate a wide variety of information to parents and guardians and will be one of the School’s primary means of communication.

It is important therefore that we not only have an email address for every parent, but that the email address we have on record is correct. If you need to update your email address, please contact the School Office.

Parents and Friends Committee

The Parents and Friends Association (P&F) is a vital and necessary organisation of our school. Its primary aim is to support the school wherever possible.

It has three main functions:

• raising funds for the provision of equipment and facilities,
• strengthening the bonds of the school community and
• organising fundraising activities.

The P&F committee meets regularly on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7.00pm in the staff room.

Office bearers are elected at the Annual General Meeting.

This year’s meetings are:

26th February
26th March
28th May
25th June
30th July
27th August
24th September
29th October
26th November

* Any changes will be notified as required

If you have any ideas or suggestions and you are unable to attend a meeting, please place your idea or suggestion in writing in the P&F draw, located in the school office.

Everyone is welcome.

Mass Times

Church of the Incarnation, Lindisfarne

Saturday: 6:00 PM (Vigil Mass)

Corpus Christi, Bellerive

Sunday: 10:30 AM, 6:00 PM

John Paul II, Rokeby

Sunday: 8:30 AM

Uniform Shop

TERM 1

Tuesday 8.45-9.30am
Thursday 2.30-3.00pm

Clearance Items, limited sizes available

Hair Accessories for sale – instore only

Lost Property

Our Lost Property is choc-a-bloc with lost learn to swim items, plus the usual school uniform items.

If any of these belong to your child, please collect from the School Office asap.

Thank you.

Important Dates

Saver Plus Facts

St Mary’s College Open Day

THURSDAY 28 MARCH

We warmly invite Year 5 and 6 students and their parents to our Open Day. Take a tour of our Senior School facilities, speak with our senior students and staff and see what we get up to on a regular day at St Mary’s College.

Tours depart regularly from 9.30am – 12.30pm.

Register at reception on the day (lower Brisbane Street entrance).

164 Harrington Street Hobart / 6108 2560 / enrol@smc.tas.edu.au / www.smc.tas.edu.au

Mt Carmel College Open Day

Saturday 16 March : 11.00am – 1.00pm

Our Open Day is a wonderful opportunity to visit the College, join a student-led tour, explore our facilities and talk to our students, teachers and Principal inside and outside the classroom.

There are many specific question you may like to ask which are particular to your daughter, her interests and her Year level. Our staff and students will be happy to answer all your questions about how you and your daughter can excel within the Mount Carmel College community.

The College has limited placed available for Year 7 in 2020 and are taking expressions of interest for Year 7, 2021 and beyond.

Register now online at the website below or by calling the College on 6216 7900