ST. THERESE'S CATHOLC PRIMARY SCHOOL
NEWSLETTER TUESDAY 21ST FEBRUARY 2012
Telephone: 6272 1403
Fax: 6273 5053 Website: www.sttherese.tas.edu.au
Outside School Hours: 6272 4279 Email address: sttherese@catholic.tas.edu.au
Dear Parents
Ash Wednesday
Tomorrow our students will gather together for an Ash Wednesday prayer service in the Church at 11:30am.
Our Grade 6 students have the opportunity to lead our prayer service in prayers and action.
A significant number of items are placed on a table significant for the Lenten journey.
For both children and indeed adults it is a wonderful opportunity to capture the forthcoming spirit of Lent. An ideal opportunity to reflect on our own Lenten journey that will unfold in the weeks ahead.
Lent is a time to give in prayer, service and support as we attempt to remove some of the clutter that limits our relationship with God.
Our parents, grandparents, friends and parishioners are most welcome to our prayer service.
P&F
Tonight is our AGM for the P&F. We commence the meeting at 7:00pm.
I would encourage parents to support the election process and elect a new executive for 2012.
Swimming Carnival
Congratulations to all our swimmers for a great day yesterday. It was a fun day with lots of events.
We were limited by the weather and our infants due to wet conditions outside the pool were unable to participate. We had many parents and grandparents offering great support both as spectators and helpers on the day. Many thanks to Ms Braz and the staff for their enthusiastic involvement.
Making Jesus Real
On Friday we will have over 40 visiting teachers watch a display lesson from MJR guru ‘Mitch’.
The founder and coordinator of MJR, Mitch will conduct a demonstration lesson with our Grade 6 students. MJR is now taught throughout Australia but has its beginning in Tasmania.
Gerard Cronly
Principal
EVENTS ON THE HORIZON
TUESDAY 21ST FEBRUARY PARENTS & FRIENDS –ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
7.00PM
WEDNESDAY 22ND FEBRUARY ASH WEDNESDAY
PRAYER SERVICE 11.30AM IN THE CHURCH
MONDAY 27THFEBRUARY AASC – SURFING (GRADES 3-6)
TUESDAY 28TH FEBRUARY ASSEMBLY – 2.30PM (prepared by Grade 6)
BOARD OF MANAGEMENT AGM MEETING 7.15PM
WEDNESDAY 29TH FEBRUARY AASC – MULTI-SPORT (GRADE 1-6)
MONDAY 5TH MARCH AASC – SURFING
WEDNESDAY 7TH MARCH PLAYGROUP COMMENCES
AASC – MULTI-SPORT
MONDAY 12TH MARCH LABOUR DAY – PUBLIC HOLIDAY
WEDNESDAY 14TH MARCH GRADE 6 CAMP
AASC – MULTI-SPORT
FRIDAY 16TH MARCH CATHOLIC SWIMMING CARNIVAL
TUESDAY 20TH MARCH SCHOOL PHOTOS
WEDNESDAY 21ST MARCH AASC – MULTI-SPORT
MONDAY 26TH MARCH STUDENT FREE DAY
PARENTS & FRIENDS:
The Annual General Meeting for the Parents and Friends will be held tonight Tuesday 21st February at 7.00pm in the Board Room (Administration block).
SCHOOL BANKING:
School banking for this year has commenced. Any child wising to join can get an application form from the office. Banking is each Tuesday and bankbooks need to be placed in the baskets in the classroom at the commencement of the day.
CANTEEN 2012:
The canteen is now open each THURSDAY. More volunteers are needed for the canteen to be open on another day during the week. Please contact the office to make an appointment to talk with the Principal if you are able to assist in the canteen so it may be open another day during the week.
PLAYGROUP:
Playgroup for this year will commence on Wednesday, 7th March 9.00am – 10.30am in our OSHC.
KINDERGARTEN 2013:
Any current families that have a child ready for Kindergarten in 2013 are asked to please collect and fill in an enrolment form and return it to the office ASAP so that we know how many siblings will be ready for Kinder next year.
Children need to be 4 years of age by the first of January to commence Kindergarten. If you know of other families that have a child ready for Kindergarten next year please let them know that an enrolment form can be obtained from the school office.
SCHOOL PHOTOS:
School photos will be taken on TUESDAY, 20TH MARCH. Photos will again be taken by Pied Piper Portraits. All students need to be in complete summer uniform on this day.
Envelopes for payment and ordering will be sent home over the next week and orders and payment need to be returned Wednesday, 14th March at the latest. More details will be sent home with the photo order envelopes.
IMPORTANT STUDENT INFORMATION:
Each year all student records and relevant forms are required to be updated.
An envelope will come home with each child with student and parent information to be updated and other school forms relating to uniform, medical conditions, detention note, IT agreement etc to be signed by parents (and students).
It is of utmost importance that parents take the time and effort to read and discuss relevant forms with their child, and complete and sign the forms where applicable.
A return envelope is provided for you to send back these completed forms to the school office by
Friday, 2nd March.
ST. THERES’E SWIMMING CARNIVAL:
Please see attached sheet for the report of yesterday’s swimming carnival.
LIBRARY 2012 – NATIONAL YEAR OF READING:
Please reach attachment for details of Library News for this year.
ST. THERESE’S OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS CARE:
A Booking form is attached for those families requiring permanent bookings for Outside Schools Hours Care for this year.
SOCCER:
An expression of interest form for soccer this year was sent home last week. This form needs to be returned to the office by this Friday. The office has more copies of this letter if required.
Attachments: Swimming carnival results; library news, OSHC update sheet (available at the office)
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