This Sunday we will come together for the Family Mass. Fr Leenus encouraged the children to come along and give thanks for their families when we attended mass as a school on Assumption Thursday.
Please join us at 9am. There are only 2 more Family masses for the year after Sunday. Put them into your diaries 20th October and 17th November. Please keep the children preparing to make the sacraments of Communion and the Confirmation in your prayers. Please keep Mrs Barclay and Ricky in your prayers.
Daffodil Day 30th August
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| Eliza, Tessa and Millie talking at assembly |
Daffodil Day is The Cancer Council’s most iconic and much loved annual campaign that raises life-saving funds for world class cancer research.
It is celebrated on Friday 23rd August and it’s a time of hope; where people come together to show their support for the 145,000 Australians that are diagnosed with cancer each year and its theme is Yellow – which symbolises HOPE
When we found out that Mrs Barclay and Ricky in 2 O were diagnosed with cancer, we wrote a letter to Ms Hawkins asking if our school could join thousands of others across the country this August to raise funds for this cause that not only gives hope but also saves lives and of course Ms Hawkins agreed.
So how can we help show our support? It’s easy!
On Friday 30th August we are asking that everyone comes dressed in something yellow and to bring a Gold Coin to donate to the cause. Remember Friday is still our normal sports day so runners are still a must. You could wear a bright Yellow Ribbon in your hair, a yellow top or yellow socks but the more yellow, the better.
We hope everyone gets involved as the money we raise will go towards research to saving lives, making treatment less invasive and hopefully one day finding a cure.
So we hope everyone gets on board!
We would like to finish with a small video clip and thank you for listening.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Aleks from Prep Y for receiving a special trophy from the P&F. Aleks raised over $1000 for our Colour Run this year. Such a huge effort from Alecks and his family.
Chantella Perera Guest Speaker - Respect and Positivity
This morning, Chantella came to speak to the school community about the importance of two of our school values, respect and positivity. Chantella plays for VFLW Premiers Hawthorn, and last year was awarded the Lisa Hardeman medal for best on ground at the grand final. She has represented Australia with the Emerging Opals, World University Games (gold and bronze medallist), FIBA Under 21 World Championships (silver medallist) and 3 x 3 FIBA Asia Cup (gold medallist).
Chantella Perera Guest Speaker - Respect and Positivity
This morning, Chantella came to speak to the school community about the importance of two of our school values, respect and positivity. Chantella plays for VFLW Premiers Hawthorn, and last year was awarded the Lisa Hardeman medal for best on ground at the grand final. She has represented Australia with the Emerging Opals, World University Games (gold and bronze medallist), FIBA Under 21 World Championships (silver medallist) and 3 x 3 FIBA Asia Cup (gold medallist).
She is also a four time Womens National Basketball League Champion (Canberra Capitals & Bendigo). She played College Basketball for Fresno State in the United States. She is currently Head of Sport at sports and marketing agency KOJO.
Chantella has built her career in both the sporting and professional environment with hardwork, determination, courage and resilience. She seeks to influence positive change in the world and is a strong advocate of equality for women in sport and the workplace.
Chantella is the aunt of Isabella Muscat (1A).
Chantella has built her career in both the sporting and professional environment with hardwork, determination, courage and resilience. She seeks to influence positive change in the world and is a strong advocate of equality for women in sport and the workplace.
Chantella is the aunt of Isabella Muscat (1A).
You can find more information about Chantella’s footy career here https://vfl.com.au/lisa-hardeman-medal-chantella-perera/, and her basketball career here http://basketballvictoria.com.au/chantella-perera-savours-3x3-australian-opportunity/
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| Chantella with her niece Isabella |
Book Week Dress Parade Wednesday 21st August
Book Week 2019 officially runs from August 17-23 and this year asks your children to embrace the theme 'READING IS MY SECRET POWER'; an exciting invitation with a world full of possibilities when it comes to book week costume ides. This is an opportunity to escape into another world where your child can be anything they want to be! This is a fantastic opportunity for your child to celebrate their favourite characters from their favourite books by dressing up. No need to sew an elaborate costume or hire expensive items. You can make a simple cape with a triangle of cheap fabric and decorate it. You may find your secret power in the past, a fantasy land or perhaps even another universe? Characters that have secret powers may be any one from Harry Potter, Matilda, Cat in the Hat, Harriet the Spy, Zac Power, Captain Underpants...More ideas can be found on www.cbca.org.au
DressUp Day & Parade will be held on Wednesday 21 August, 2019 at 9 am. All welcome!
Mandy Cooper workshops Pre Book Week
This week Mandy Cooper, an art teacher, collector and current judge for the Book of the Year awards, came to school to share her travelling exhibition with our school. Mandy’s Gallery For a Day is a travelling exhibition of original illustrations from Australian picture books. Mandy also spoke about the criteria used by the judges for the shortlist and winners of the awards with the staff as well as with the children. Thanks Mrs Woods our librarian and specialist teacher for organising Mandy's visit.
Policy Review and new CEM surveys
Catholic Education Melbourne(CEM) provide updates on some of our school policies in relation to information that is collected to be used in different ways about students and families.
This year, CEM have reviewed the style of parent survey all CEM schools will use with you later in the year. An outcome of this review is the school's Privacy and Collection Policies have been adjusted to reflect the survey. For your information, the updated policies can be located on our Learning Community Site at this link for your to read. Please contact me principal@spmurrumbeena.catholic.edu.au if you wish to discuss these further.
School Closure day Reminder
This is a reminder that the school will be closed on Friday 23rd August as notified at the beginning of the year. The teachers have a maths. literacy and e-learning curriculum day.
80s School Formal: only 1 week to go!
Catholic Education Melbourne(CEM) provide updates on some of our school policies in relation to information that is collected to be used in different ways about students and families.
This year, CEM have reviewed the style of parent survey all CEM schools will use with you later in the year. An outcome of this review is the school's Privacy and Collection Policies have been adjusted to reflect the survey. For your information, the updated policies can be located on our Learning Community Site at this link for your to read. Please contact me principal@spmurrumbeena.catholic.edu.au if you wish to discuss these further.
School Closure day Reminder
This is a reminder that the school will be closed on Friday 23rd August as notified at the beginning of the year. The teachers have a maths. literacy and e-learning curriculum day.
80s School Formal: only 1 week to go!
Don’t leave it too late - tickets are selling fast! The class that has the most parents attend will win a $150 voucher for the best local cocktail bar, Wolf and Malone, thanks to Jellis Craig. Click here to reserve your tickets for next Saturday (24/8): https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=515404
We promise it will be A night not to missed! Live 80s band, quality drinks, authentic wood fired Italian pizza and some amazing auction and raffle prizes up for grabs, plus a totally ace cover band playing all the best 80s hits.
Plus heaps of prizes that have been specially sourced from Melbourne’s finest op shops stocking quality 80s memorabilia. Who will be crowned King and Queen of the Formal? Who will have the best 80s hairstyle or best dance moves? Some original LPs could be yours!
We have been so lucky to have the support of many local businesses, including Jellis Craig Carnegie, especially Chris and Ari. Make sure you give them a call if you’re thinking of buying or selling.
We have been so lucky to have the support of many local businesses, including Jellis Craig Carnegie, especially Chris and Ari. Make sure you give them a call if you’re thinking of buying or selling.
Term 3 Dates
Tues 20 Aug Programme Support Group Meetings
Wed 21 Aug Book Dress Up day
Fri 23 Aug School Closure day
Tues 27 Aug Confirmation Workshops 6.15pm & 7.30pm
Fri 30 Aug St Patrick's Daffodil Day
Year 6 Father's Day breakfast
Year 6 Father's Day breakfast
Tues 3 Sep Public Speaking Evening
Fri 13 Sep Grandparent's Day at St Patrick's
Fri 13 Sep Grandparent's Day at St Patrick's
Sun 15 Sep First Communion
Fri 20 Sep End Term 3
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