Family Mass
We are looking forward to joining the Parish community for Family Mass on Sunday at 9:00am. This Sunday is Mission Sunday. Everyone is welcome to join us.
The theme of this year’s Mission Sunday is “Together with young people, let us bring the Gospel to all,” echoes current synod of bishops, from October 3-28 in the Vatican. World Mission Sunday is the one Sunday in the year when the entire global Church comes together in support of mission. All the donations from these worldwide Masses go entirely to support churches, hospitals, schools and vocations in countries where the Church is new, young or poor.
East Malvern RSL Project AwardsYesterday I joined the judging panel to view the Year 6 leaders present their outstanding RSL projects for 2018. The purpose of this annual community activity is to research an event or person that has made a significant impact in Australia. The winners and highly commended projects are recognised at a special East Malvern RSL Remembrance Day Service where the projects are displayed along with those from other participating schools.
Staff News for 2019
This is the time of the year where plans are made for 2019. I am taking this opportunity to share some of our staff changes with you.
Paige Tomlins is sadly leaving us to relocate and join her partner in sunny Queensland. Sarah Nolan is returning to home to be with her family in Ireland. Matt Hale is taking leave for twelve months to care for his young family while his wife Dana returns to full time employment. Fortunately Matt will still be available to come and do part time emergency teaching work for us. Anne Mullans is leaving full time teaching and continue in a part time capacity as our RE Leader for two days a week during 2019.
I am pleased to announce that we have appointed three new talented and enthusiastic members of staff to join our expert teaching team next year. We welcome:
- Laura Adcock, an experienced junior school teacher, currently teaching full time and completing a Masters of Learning Intervention.
- Natalie La Fontaine, an experienced senior school teacher also currently teaching full time with recognised strengths in Maths
- Luke Daidone, a graduate teacher with a Masters in Education and a Double Degree Bachelor of Business and a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science. Luke was the Year 12 College Captain of Salesian as well as Football and Swimming captain.
NEWS FROM OUR STUDENTS
On the 16th and 17th of October the Grade 1 & 2 students had an incursion to learn more about Safety.
We had Kerry from St.John’s Ambulance come and speak to us about First Aid.
‘We learned that D is for Danger. Look, Listen & smell for danger.” Mia & Rosie
“R is for Response. If someone is lying on the floor, not waking up, you yell Hello hello can you hear me?” Macie & Luca
“ If the person does not respond to your yelling, use your crab claws t(fingers & thumbs) o squeeze their shoulders from behind..” Rose & Rhiannon & Christian
‘Put your thumb & pointer finger together to make an O and stand your other 3 fingers up straight to remind us to ring 000 in an emergency.” Max & Viviana
“If you burn yourself, run cold water over it for 20 minutes” Jake & Joe
“ First Aid means the first person to help you.” Alex & Beatrice
“If you have a blood nose, squeeze the end of your nose, lean forward & put your hand underneath your chin to catch any blood. If you get bitten by a snake lie very still on your back & call out for help.” Barnaby, Charley & Kaleb
Lisa, from the RACV Street Scene program, came to talk to us about passenger, bike, scooter & skateboard safety and pedestrian safety.
“When you go bike riding wear bright colours and at night you must have fluorescent clothes & a light.” Noah
“If a child 7 and older, has to sit in the front seat of the car, slide the seat back as far as it will go. This will protect the child from the airbag if you are in accident.” Jack & Nancy
“If you are shorter than 145cm the RACV recommends that you sit in a booster seat. The law says you must be 7 years old to sit without a booster seat.” Raphaelle & Matilda
“Check that your helmet is fitted correctly by doing the two finger test. Put two fingers on your eyebrow to measure where your helmet sits on your forehead. A two finger space should be left between your chin and the strap.” Ivy & Layni
“If you see a sign with a bike with a red cross through it means you must get off your bike & walk it over the crossing.” Emma
We had lots of fun learning about safety and hope we can put these things into action if we find ourselves in an emergency!
Beachside Basketball Play-Off 2018
On Tuesday the 16th October 2018, the following year five girls - Bridgid, Mackenzie, Shani, Ivy, Alice, Sienna, Emma and Luciana went to the Beachside Division Basketball Tournament at Oakleigh Basketball Stadium.The first game was very competitive- we played our very best right to the last second but still went down by 11 points (19 to 8). There was a brief break before we had to get back on the court again.
The second game was the toughest we played - mostly because we knew people on the opposition from club basketball. We stood strong but went down by 11 points (16 to 5).
It was third time lucky for us- we won by 11 points (15 to 4).
It was a great effort by all the girls finishing third overall. On behalf of all the team, we would like to say a big thanks to Rob M (Coach), Pip C (Team Manager), Kylie (Support and Scoring) and Mrs. Barclay for organising our team. We can’t wait until next year!
Go St Pats!!
Hoop Time reporter - Luciana (5J)
Tuesday 23rd October Prep Orientation for Groups 1 & @ @ 2.15pm
Wednesday 24th October Yr 5/6 Camp Meeting 2019 @ 6:15
Parish Education Board Meeting @7pm
Monday 29th October Catholic Missions Week commences
Monday 5th November School Closure Day
Tuesday 6th November Melbourne Cup Day
Tuesday 13th November Prep Information Night @ 7pm
Wednesday 21st November School Closure Day
Monday 26th November Swimming Program commences (P-4)
Year 5/6 Beach/Sailing program commences
Wednesday 5th December Booklist collection
Friday 7th December Music Melodies Concert
Wednesday 19th December Last day of term 4 (children dismissed @ 1pm)
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