Newsletter 10 May 2024
- Principal's Message
- Faith and Mission News
- CSYMI Lunch Club - Launch
- Project Compassion - Water Tank Fundraiser
- Pastoral Care & Wellbeing
- Accessing School Notices on your phone
- K-2 Parent Storytelling 2024
- Mother's Day Liturgy
- 2025 Kindergarten Enrolments Now Open
- St John Paul College - Year 7 2025
- LARC NEWS
- School Musical News
- ANZAC DAY March
- Year 5 Harry Potter Day
- Sport News
- CANTEEN NEWS
- Notices
Principal's Message
ANZAC Day
Year 5 Harry Potter Day
Mother's Day Liturgy
Friday 10 May 2024- Term 2 Week 2
Dear Parents and Carers,
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mums this Sunday. We had a fantastic roll-up to the breakfast and liturgy and the children entertained us with beautiful singing and funny stories today, with words of wisdom from Nancy Feltrin and Leanna Straw. The rain only bothered us a little, so we were fortunate to squeeze the event in between showers. Many thanks to Mrs Loader and staff who helped set up the area (and the pastries - yum) to make the day such a success.
Enrolments for 2025 Kindergarten close on Friday 24 May, so if you would like to enrol your child, please act on it now. If you know anyone that is thinking about enrolling, please remind them as the date is closing in quickly. On Tuesday next week (14 May) we will have a 2025 Kindergarten Parent Information Night, which is great to attend for new parents as we meet many of the teachers and other parents and learn more about the school.
A reminder to please, please, please label all lunch boxes, drink bottles and clothing. If it has a name we will return it but if not it will appear on the lost property table to be claimed, but after a while we need to throw things out as it builds up so much. Ideally, children will take responsibility for their possessions but many are just not there yet, so the labelling helps us and saves you money.
The Parent Forum is funding a major new landscaping project at the school, converting the eroded hill area and wall down to the field near the gum trees. This is weather and material dependent so timelines are flexible at the moment but we hope to have it completed this year. The Forum is also funding (through your generous donations) a new veggie garden, with raised beds, a class area to sit and a chill-out zone for children. Our happy chooks will stay where they are and hopefully continue to lay eggs for the canteen.
In the next school holidays the Year 3 classrooms will have an update, with new acoustic ceilings, fans and lights, with glass doors between spaces. This will not only make the space look better but improve the sound quality within the spaces. Some sinks will be installed outside the rooms as well.
I hope you all have a lovely Sunday and the weather cooperates.
Grace and peace,
Peter Watts
Principal
Faith and Mission News
Sacraments in 2024 - Overview
First Eucharist- For baptised students in Years 4, 5 and 6
Wednesday 29 May
First Eucharist Family Preparation Evening (celebration of the Passover) @6:30pm (Top Assembly Area)
Friday 14 June
First Eucharist Retreat for students at St Augustine’s School and Curran Centre
Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 June
Sacrament of First Eucharist celebrated at ONE of the Parish Masses
Please return the ‘Pray For Me’ card with your child’s name and / or photo by Friday 17 May.
Confirmation - For baptised students in Years 3, 4, 5 and 6
Wednsday 5 June
Confirmation Information Night @ 6:30pm
Sunday 4 August (TBC) and Monday 5 August
Sacrament of Confirmation (time and day to be advised)
May is the month of Mary
If you would like to see what the children have been discussing about Mary’s month and join in a special prayer called ‘The Angelus’, click HERE
Mother’s Day Prayer
Dear Lord,
We give You thanks for all mothers who so generously and freely give love,
comfort, and guidance to their children every day.
We ask you, Lord, to provide them with the strength to continue doing their work.
Give them patience and let them see that they are loved, appreciated, and respected.
We thank you for the sacrifice each mother makes every day
and we pray You to bless them and touch them with your Grace.
We pray this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Pentecost Sunday/Multicultural Mass
Pentecost Sunday falls on 19 May this year and our school, in conjunction with the St Augustine's parish, will celebrate this day with a Multicultural Mass. At this Mass, families will celebrate all their different cultural backgrounds through hymns and prayers in different languages and processions featuring the flags of our cultural heritage. After the Mass, over in the Curran Centre, there will be sharing of traditional foods, songs and dances. All are welcome to join us on this joyful day. If you have a song or dance that you would like to share at the gathering after Mass, please contact Maria Woods if you need any clarification.
If your child/children would like to participate in the entrance procession and carry a flag of their cultural heritage, please fill in the Google Form so the school can print the flags for you.
Spotlight on Year 1
Scripture Ideas for Families - Click HERE
Naomi Loader - Assistant Principal Mission
Maria Woods - Leader of School Evangelisation
CSYMI Lunch Club - Launch
On Thursday 2 May, CSYMI (Catholic Schools Youth Ministry International) lunch club for Years 3-6 was launched. The lunch club involves singing, games and sharing in our faith. Dan Saban (Senior Youth Ministry Development Officer from the CSO) and Josiah Varney (Regional Ministry Assistant) came to explain what CSYMI is all about and lead the activities. The theme of the day was about having gratitude to God for all his blessings. Mrs Woodward, Josiah and Ashlinn De Dassel (another Regional Ministry Assistant) will share the running of the CSYMI lunch club every Thursday in the hall after eating time.
Project Compassion - Water Tank Fundraiser
A huge thank you to everyone who gave so generously to Project Compassion. Our school total was a fabulous $1769
A Message from the Project Compassion team at Caritas Australia
Thank you so much for reaching out and for your ongoing support of Project Compassion by participating in Tapitas this year! Your schools generosity is truly appreciated.
The funds raised during Project Compassion this year will go towards supporting vulnerable communities all around the world, not just the communities featured in 2024. For communities in Samoa, the amazing amount of $1,769.00 raised by St Augustine's School, Coffs Harbour, could contribute towards providing a 5,000L water tank, among other vital resources needed for communities to ensure access to clean drinking water and improve their overall quality of life.
Caritas Australia would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed - your kindness has made a tangible impact and brought hope to those in need.
Once again, thank you for your school’s commitment to making a difference through Project Compassion!
Warmest regards,
The Project Compassion team
Pastoral Care & Wellbeing
Sand pit play at St Augustine's
This past week we have started to reinvigorate the sandpit play area at our school. Our aim is to provide more opportunities for creative, supported play, developing social skills, imaginative play skills and strengthening our bodies through digging in the sand and pushing heavy wheelbarrows. It has been lovely to see many children engage in this activity with such positive enthusiasm. Apologies for the sandy socks coming home!
Accessing School Notices on your phone
K-2 Parent Storytelling 2024
We are excited to continue our K-2 Parent Storytelling this term. This program offers a wonderful opportunity for parents to engage with our K-2 students and foster a love of reading.
Storytelling sessions will take place from 9 am to 9:30 am, with parents meeting at 8:55 am outside the front office. You are welcome to join by simply showing up with a blanket if you'd like to participate. Your involvement is truly appreciated!
A big thank you to all who support this initiative. Your efforts help build a strong reading culture within our school community. We look forward to seeing you there!
Mother's Day Liturgy
2025 Kindergarten Enrolments Now Open
Our Kindergarten 2025 Enrolments are now open!
Please pass on this information to any family or friends who may be interested in enrolling their child in St Augustine's. All children must have an enrolment form submitted, including siblings of existing students. Enrolments for Kinder 2025 close on May 24 2024.
Enrolment applications are available on the school website: https://www.cofhplism.catholic.edu.au/enrolment-process
A Kindergarten 2025 Parent INFORMATION EVENING will be held on Tuesday, 14 May 2024 at 7pm. The evening will start in the school hall and will move to the Kindergarten rooms, where there will be an opportunity to learn about the educational opportunities and unique experiences for your child at St Augustine's.
Please see the flyer below on how to RSVP via the google form.
Regards,
Peter Watts
Principal
St John Paul College - Year 7 2025
Year 7 2025 enrolments are open. Please access the link to the online application via the SJPC website. Any questions or assistance please contact the College office on 6653 3155 or email cofhs-enrolments@lism.
LARC NEWS
Holiday Reading Photo Competition
Congratulations to our lucky winners of the Holiday Reading Photo Competition. All entrants were placed in a draw and one student was drawn from K-2, 3-4 and 5-6 (absent from photo).Thank you to all students who spent some time reading during the holidays and sent a photo to be displayed in the LARC.
BOOK FAIR starts next week!
Our 2024 Book Fair will arrive next Wednesday 15 May. The Book Fair will be set up ready for viewing Thursday 16 May. All classes will view the Book Fair before it opens for purchasing on Thursday 23 May.
Key dates and times:
Wednesday 15 May - Book Fair arrives
Thursday 16 - Wednesday 22 May - All classes will view the book fair and complete a wishlist.
Thursday 23 May - Book Fair opens for purchasing 8.30-9am, 11.20-11.40am, 3-4pm
Friday 24 May - Book Fair Closed
Monday 27 May - Open for purchasing 8.30-9am, 11.20-11.40am, 3-5pm
Tuesday 28 May - Last day to purchase 8.30-9am, 11.20-11.40am
Purchases can be made with cash, card or you can pay online and return the receipt slip on the back of the wishlist.
School Musical News
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ANZAC DAY March
Year 5 Harry Potter Day
Sport News
SPORT CALENDAR 2024
Week 3 | |
Mon 13 May | Rugby 7’s Regional Final (Port Macquarie) - POSTPONED |
Tue 14 - Fri 17 | NSW PSSA Tennis Championships |
Fri 17 May | Lismore Diocesan Winter Sports Trials - Rugby Union (Grafton) |
Week 4 | |
Mon 20 & Tue 21 May | NSW PSSA Girls AFL Championships |
Tue 21 May | Lismore Diocesan Cross Country (Grafton) |
Wed 22 - Fri 24 May | NSW PSSA Boys AFL Championships (Albury) |
Week 5 | |
Mon 27 -May | ALF Paul Kelly Cup |
Tue 28 - Fri 31 May | NSW PSSA Basketball & Hockey Championships (Newcastle) |
Fri 31 May | Rugby 7’s State Final |
Week 6 | |
Tue 4 Jun | St Augustine’s Year 3-6 Athletics (CeX Coffs International Stadium) |
Wed 5 Jun | NSW CPS Cross Country |
Week 7 | |
Wed 12 Jun | Lismore Diocesan Rugby 10’s (Coffs Harbour) |
Fri 14 Jun | Polding Summer Sports Trials - Touch Football (Parkes) |
Week 9 | |
Tue 25 - Thu 27 Jun | NSW PSSA Rugby League 12’s |
Fri 28 Jun | K-2 Athletics Carnival (St Augustine’s) |
Week 10 | |
Mon 1 Jul | Polding Rugby Union Trials (Forbes) |
Clarence Zone Cross Country Trials
Well done to all students who competed at our Clarence Zone Cross Country Trials last week.
We have had many students qualify for the Lismore Diocesan Cross Country Trials to be held at Grafton on Tuesday 21 May. We wish you all the best of luck!
Frankie Zuvela, Evie Hunter, Ollie Chiswell, Benjamin Burton, Emma Sandes, Hope Mengel, Hugh Morgan, Angus Morgan, Jack Tyler, Rylee Cutler, Noah Keshk, Charlie Chiswell, Reuben Wong, Pippa Keshk, Grace Duede, Grace Davis.
A special congratulations also goes to Hugh Morgan who took out the 11 year Boys Zone Age Champion!
NSWPSSA Swimming Championships
At the end of Term 1, our Senior Girls and Junior Girl Relay teams competed at the NSWPSSA Championships. Pippa Keshk and Hope Mengel also featured in their own individual results. Congratulations to all our swimmers!
13th - Junior Girls Relay (Alahni Kirkaldy, Stella Dobson, Evie Hunter, Hope Mengel)
6th - Senior Girls Relay (Grace Duede, Brooklyn Kennedy, Ciara Kirklady, Pippa Keshk).
Pippa Keshk - 8th Snr Girls Butterfly, 14th 12 Yrs 50m Freestyle, 18th Snr Girls Individual Medley, 19th Snr Girls Backstroke.
Hope Mengel - 17th Jnr Girls Individual Medley
Polding Winter Sports Trials
Well done to our students who attended the Polding Winter Sports Trials in Tamworth last week.
Pippa Keshk (Netball), Zack Harris (Rugby League), Joey Galvin (Rugby League), Charlie Maxwell (Football), Sonny Dent (Hockey).
A big congratulations to Sonny Dent who was selected in the Polding team to attend the NSW PSSA Hockey Championships!
Athletics Carnivals
Our Athletics Carnivals will be held this Term. In preparation, students will be practicing for events during Friday Sport and PE lessons. We love having our parents and families come along and cheer us on! Please note the dates below. Year 3-6 parents please keep an eye out for the Compass Event for the Year 3-6 Carnival.
K-2 Athletics Carnival - Friday 28 June (St Augustine’s School)
3-6 Athletics Carnival - Tuesday 4 June (Coffs CeX Stadium)
CANTEEN NEWS
Canteen Roster
Week beginning 13 May
- Monday - C Williams
- Tuesday - M & M Black
- Wednesday - C Jones
- Thursday - J Murphy, D Kelly
- Friday - W McLean, K Cochran
Week beginning 20 May
- Monday - B Rae
- Tuesday - M & M Black
- Wednesday - B Symons, P Duffy
- Thursday -
- Friday - W McLean, L Lawler
Notices
