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Year 5-6 Camp
What a wonderful experience it was spending time with our year 5-6 students on camp. The students showed enthusiasm, a willingness to try new things and great teamwork. They were courteous to each other and camp staff, thanking staff for meals and activities. They participated in bike riding, hut building, possum glider, rescuing GI Jane, canoeing, the maze, campfire and making s’mores and lots more. Thanks to Alana Tavcar for organising and leading the camp experience for year 5-6 students. Thanks also to Paula Hamilton and Sue Pattinson for supporting and of course the camp Weekaway staff, who looked after us so well.
P & F Working Bee
A huge thank you to Carlo Piccolo for organising the family working bee and to all the families that attended and helped out on the weekend. The courtyard garden looks amazing, with so many beautiful native plants. This area looks so inviting and many students love to spend time in the courtyard. Special thanks to Troy Walters for his handy work in lifting up the old broken mosaic tiles in the oval corner garden. Our student voice group is working with Mrs Renehan on ideas for improving this garden area. Our school is so appreciative of the support from families.
Curriculum Term 3 Outlines
Teachers will this week email parents term 3 curriculum outlines. These documents provide parents with an outline of the curriculum for their child’s class this term. Details of important dates and reminders of expectations are also included in the term 3 curriculum outline. If you have any questions about your child’s learning this term, please contact your child’s teacher.
Learning Assemblies-Term 3
We hope families can join us for level learning assemblies this term. Learning assemblies are a great opportunity for parents to engage in their child’s learning and for students to present, share and celebrate some of their learning. Dates for learning assemblies this term are:
Year 1-2-Wednesday 6 September @ 2:45- 3:20pm
Year 3-4 -Thursday 7 September @ 2:45- 3:20pm
Foundation- Monday 11 September @ 2:45-3:20pm
Year 5-6 - Tuesday 12 September @ 2:45-3:20pm
Welcome
This term we welcome a new staff member, Nicola Pearson. Nicola is an experienced teacher and will work in partnership with Jenny Burnet and Megan Moore in year 3-4 MP on Thursday and Friday. We also welcome two new families who joined us late last term.
Term 2 - Jump Rope for Heart
Thanks to students and families for supporting our Jump off day on the last day of term 2. Funds raised from free dress donations will be donated to the Heart Foundation. Thank you to Alana Tavcar and Jen Burnet for organising, it was great to see so many students active and enjoying skipping.
First Eucharist (Year 4 Students)
An Operoo was sent out last term to families of students who are eligible to make this Sacrament during Term 3. Please fill out the enrolment form and send it back to the school office ASAP.
Baptised Catholics who have made their Reconciliation are eligible.
Important dates for your calendar
Sunday 6th August - 10.30am Parish Mass-Presentation of Candidates at St Catherine’s Mass- Family attends
Wednesday 9th August - Eucharist Reflection Day for students at school
Wednesday 9th August - 6.00pm Eucharist Family Workshop- St Catherine’s Learning Hub
Sunday 20th August - 10.30am Parish Mass- Year 4 Group Celebrating Eucharist- St Catherine’s Church
Save the Date- Year 1/2 Family Faith Workshop
When: 6pm Wednesday, 2nd August
Where: Learning Hub
Theme: Stewardship of Creation
Carmel Donlon- Religious Education Leader
Email: carmel.donlon@scmoorabbin.catholic.edu.au
Whole School Mass- Beginning of Term 3
10am Wednesday, 19th July
All families are welcome to attend
Camp Weekaway had an unexpected arrival but the activities like the Maze, Canoeing, and Hut Building were so much fun. But nothing came close to how fun it was to try the Possum Glider. It was quite hard because you had to pull all the other people up with the rope, sliding against your hand.
Something I did really enjoy was the nighttime activities like the campfire and movie night. The food at camp was quite different to what you would get at home. It was all home made and really nice.
Overall, I feel like camp weekaway was a good experience with lots of challenges throughout the way. So, this camp in my opinion would be a solid 4/5 stars.
By Xavier 5/6 AT
Camp Weekaway
Arrived - Wed 12th july
Left - Fri 14th july
Away for three days
Top Four Favourite Activities
- Possum glider
- Hut building
- maze
- Canoeing
Experience
I loved Camp Weekaway, when we arrived we went straight to lunch, then went over the safety rules and were introduced to our instructors.
In the cabins there were two bunk beds against the two walls. At the end in the middle of the walls was a window so we could see outside.
During the day we would wake up around ten to seven to head over to breakfast at seven thirty. After that we would do an activity, have morning tea, then a activity, lunch, activity, afternoon tea, activity, dinner, activity, supper. So as you can see our days were jam packed with activities. Some days we would get some cabin time which was normally around thirty to fifteen minutes.
Favourite Activity
My favorite activity was definitely the Possum Glider because it felt like you were flying. It was amazing and it was so high up in the sky.
By Lily Mae
Monday, 19th June
Congratulations to the Chess Team that participated in a School Based Competition facilitated by our Chess Coach James. The students exhibited great game play and encouraged each other.
James ran 3 competitions.
1/2 Team
1st- Xander
2nd- Hannah
3rd- Matteo
3/4 Team
1st- Ben
2nd- Cooper
3rd- Aidan
5/6 Team
1st- Daraius
2nd- Chris
3rd- Lachlan
Term 3 Year 1/2 Chess Lessons
James, our school Chess Coach, is running a series of 5 lessons for beginners during Weeks 1-5. Miss Carlisle and Miss Geheran are also learning to play the game.During lesson 1 last week, James introduced the pawn, rook and king gradually over the lesson. This week they will be introduced to the other pieces.
The proficient chess players (Chess Club) are mentoring and supporting their classmates as they learn how to play this great game.
Scholastic Book Club
Kath Barca
P&F Update
Welcome back to term 3! This term we have a few events planned with hopefully more to come as we start planning the second half of the year. Our next meeting is on tomorrow, Tuesday, July 18 at 7.30pm in the school P&F room - there is also a zoom option for those who can't attend in person. New members are always welcome, please contact Julia Runci on 0433 582 521 if you'd like the zoom link sent to you.
Working Bee - This Sunday, July 16
The sun was shining yesterday for our working bee and the P&F would like to extend their thanks to Carlo and Angelina Piccolo for organising the event and running it. A huge thank you to all the families who volunteered to assist in yesterday's working bee to refresh the courtyard gardenThe volunteers cleared the garden beds and planted some new native plants that will flourish in the coming months and years and the results are just wonderful. Special thanks to Troy Walters as well for removing the mosaics in the back corner of the oval in preparation for phase two of our planned garden updates scheduled to happen later in the year. Many hands make light work, and it was fantastic to see so many families pitching in to help improve the playspaces the kids can enjoy!
Mum's Time Out - Sip 'n' Shop Event
We're thrilled to be offering a private shopping night at a fantastic new local business in Highett - Hudlow! This Thursday, July 20 from 6.30 to 8pm we'll be treated to drinks and nibbles, exclusive store discounts, a special 'Mum styling session' with store owner Gemma, and the chance to win a door prize - all for just $10 a head! We're also taking expressions of interest for dinner afterwards on Highett Rd so please RSVP by today Monday July 17 to Nat Taffe on 0438 548 739 to arrange payment for the shopping event (bank transfer or cash to the office).
Dad's Group - Steak Night
The next dad’s event will be on Thursday, July 27 at the McKinnon Hotel for a steak night. Come along and enjoy the company of other dads and meet some new faces as we enjoy a delicious meal.
Location: Mckinnon Hotel, 251 McKinnon Road, McKinnon
Time: 6.30pm
RSVP to Bernard – 0429 055 911 by Tuesday, July 25, bookings essential.
We look forward to seeing you there – Bernie, Pete and Daz.
Pancake Parlour School Rewards Program
St Catherine's is registered in the Pancake Parlour Rewards program - and every spend at a store adds to St Catherine's tally! If we score the most points in our local area, we will win $1,000 cash!
Parents - please familiarise yourself with the options to attribute the points to St Cath's tally - becoming a member (free) via their app, in store when ordering or via their website: https://bit.ly/447hLSs
Southland is our closest store - look out for regular Winter specials! Thanks to those families who have dined already and added to our tally! Competition runs until the end of December 2023.
WHOLE SCHOOL STEM CHALLENGE
This Wednesday, the school will be abuzz with our whole school STEM challenge. Each fortnight, all children will undertake a hands-on project where they will design and build solutions to problems using a combination of science, technology, engineering and maths skills. These activities are designed to be fun and test our student’s critical thinking and innovative skills.
Stay tuned for photos and challenge winners!
