Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School...Jayden Jomon William Vial Grace Edwards Distinction Jorja Mascord Luciano Manca Isabella Boyd Freya Bieniek Maya Budd ... Eleanor Crump,

EXECUTIVE STAFF

Principal

Michael Croke

Acting Assistant Principal

Robyn Petty

Acting Religious Education

Coordinator

Camille Da Silva Tavares

Primary Coordinator

Belinda Forbes

Acting Primary Coordinator

Scott Hudson

Catherine McAuley

Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School

Orange

McAuley VI www.mcauleyorange.catholic.edu.au

Term 4 -Week 2 - 25th October 2018

There is nothing of greater

importance than the perfect

discharge of our ordinary

duties.

Catherine McAuley

As Term 4 starts in earnest I do want to look back a little way

and make comment about our wonderful Catherine McAuley

Day at the end of last term. The day started with a beautiful

Mass that included the presentation of the McAuley Award

winners, who will feature at the top of this newsletter for the

remainder of the term. The day continued with trivia in Kenna

Hall and a barbecue and tug-of-war as well as the McAuley

answer to the Stawell Gift…. “the McAuley gift”.

I want to thank all parents, teachers and students who

contributed so much to the day and made it such a special event

for the whole school community.

Michael Croke

McAuley Award Winners 2018

From the Acting Assistant Principal

Welcome back to term 4! What a busy but exciting term this will be. Both Camille and I are taking on new roles

this term, and are looking forward to this challenge!

Prac Teacher: This term we welcome Sarah Borg and April Lemon who will be working with IC and 2F for the

next four weeks. Welcome to McAuley Sarah and April. We hope your time with us is both exciting and

rewarding.

Kinder 2019 Orientation: We begin our Kinder 2019 Orientation next Thursday 25th October, with a Parent

Information meeting in Kenna Hall at 6.30pm, followed on Friday 26th October with the first of our three sessions

with our Kinder students for 2019. While our ‘new’ Kinders are in the classroom, our Year 6 students will be

working with our current Kinders. Thank you so much to our Year 6 students and teachers for their wonderful

generosity.

School Summer Uniform: Now that we are in Term 4, students are moving into their Summer Uniform. Over

the next week students have the option to wear either summer or winter uniform, but regardless of which uniform

is worn, students are expected to wear the complete uniform, not a combination of uniforms. Also, the summer

uniform comes complete with the school hat. Hats are to be worn each time students are outside. Even though

we are still experiencing cool days, our risk from the sun is increasing, therefore beginning this week, students

will be expected to wear their hats. If students forget their hat, they will have to sit in designated shade areas

during playtime. Please remind your children to bring their hats to school and wear them each day.

Year 6 excursion to Canberra: This will be a very busy term for Year 6, beginning with their excursion to

Canberra on 1st & 2nd November. It is a big responsibility to take nearly 80 children away over night. There is a

very high behaviour expectation placed on all Year 6 children as they represent our school in our Nation’s

Capital.

This is both a wonderful experience and great privilege. Thank you to our Year 6 teachers and Mr Croke who

will be giving up their own time to accompany these students.

OSCH at McAuley: Last term we were very fortunate to start our OSCH facility for school students Out of

School Hours. This facility runs from our Sacred Heart Campus in Byng Street. It has continued to grow in

numbers and is open to all primary school students in Orange. The relaxed setting, great afternoon tea, option of

outdoor and indoor play has seen all children attending this facility, happy and engaged. Thank you to Amy and

Renai from Centacare for all their work in running this wonderful service. After school care is currently on offer

from 3:00pm – 6:00pm Monday to Friday, and before school care from 7:00am - 9:00am. For any information on

McAuley OSCH please call Amy or Renai on 0439 631 686.

Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe

ICAS tests: Congratulations to the following students who received recognition for their achievements in the

ICAS English Test, which they sat recently.

This is an outstanding achievement and we congratulate all of our students who sat these tests.

Arriving Late: It is an expectation at McAuley that students will arrive at school before the first bell at 8.55am.

Supervision in the playground commences at 8.35am, with students arriving at school prior to this time expected

to move to the seating area outside the staffroom and remain seated until supervision begins. Should students

arrive late for school, they need to report to the School Office before going to class. Please be respectful of the

limited time we have with your children, and our need to make the most of the time we have with them by making

sure they are at school in time for the bell.

Focus of the Week

As the term has just begun, our focus at the moment is on wearing our uniform correctly and with pride. In

Summer, the boys do not have to tuck their shirts in, but it is important that we still maintain a tidy presence.

Please go over the school rules regarding jewellery, nail polish and hair ribbons and accessories with your

children so that while in the McAuley uniform, they represent our school proudly. PLEASE MAKE SURE

THAT ALL ITEMS THAT COME TO SCHOOL ARE LABELLED!! We appreciate the cost of uniform, lunch

boxes, etc, and are often dismayed at how many items end up in ‘lost property’ and are unable to be returned to

their owners. Have a wonderful week,

Robyn Petty

Credit

Mark Jachi

Eamon Franklyn

Jayden Jomon

William Vial

Grace Edwards

Distinction

Jorja Mascord

Luciano Manca

Isabella Boyd

Freya Bieniek

Maya Budd

High Distinction

Darcy Franklyn

We wear our uniform respectfully

and are responsible for

belongings

From the Acting Religious Education Coordinator

Mission Month

“Never think that you have nothing to offer, or that no-

body needs you. Many people need you. Think about it!

Each of you, think in your heart: many people need

me.” Pope Francis

Myanmar is located in Southeast Asia with around one

quarter of its population estimated to be living below

the poverty line. Active conflict zones exist in parts of

the country. Ongoing ethnic and religious violence has

intensified since 2012, culminating in the tragic

displacement of hundreds of thousands of Rohingya

refugees from the country.

The high incidence of poverty is exacerbated by barriers

to education, and has contributed to adverse health

outcomes.

Catholic Mission supports the Catholic Church in

Myanmar in a number of ways, including funding,

missionary collaboration and providing expertise in

sustainability. The Church in Myanmar has a strong

focus on education as the key to moving forward, and is

engaged in a range of education specific projects.

This year we unite again with Catholic Mission to raise

both awareness and money for those less fortunate than

ourselves during World Mission Month.

Over the next two weeks students will be learning

about, praying and raising money for the children of

Myanmar. They will also have the opportunity to learn

about how others live out their call to be missionary

disciples in our world.

If you wish for your child to participate in the

fundraising activities in Week 2 then please send the

donation amount listed below ($3 in total for all

activities), to your child’s classroom teacher before

Monday 22nd October.

The non perishable recess food items will be

collected before recess on Tuesday 23rd October for

our Deny and Donate day.

The money for the Fun Day (20c pieces) will not be

collected but should be brought in on the day

(Wednesday 24th October) and kept in a small purse

or zip lock bag (students will be responsible for their

own money to be used at the stalls).

Mission Activities

Week 1

Wednesday 17th October - Youth Rally and BBQ for young people from Years 6 and up Kenna Hall 5:00-7:00pm (gold coin donation to be given on the night)

Thursday 18th October - Whole School Mission Mass - Pre-pared by Year 5, St Joseph’s Church 9:30am

Week 2

Monday 22nd October -

No Homework for the week $1

Tuesday 23rd October -

Deny and Donate Day - Students deny themselves food at recess and donate the non-perishable food (eg packet of chips, muesli bar etc). This will be given to St Vincent de Paul to be distributed to the needy.

Wednesday 24th October

Casual Clothes Day $1 (appropriate clothing including closed in shoes must be worn)

Fun Day 20c pieces 11:30am-1pm Fun activities on the playground. All activities cost 20c a turn. Please bring 20c pieces to be used on the day at the stalls. Parents and family are welcome to join in the fun activities.

Year 6 Mission Work Presentation 2:10-3:00pm Mrs Margaret Vella will present a session to Year 6 about her work in Papua New Guinea and Africa.

Thursday 25th October - Year 6 Praise and Worship concert with Fr Rob Galea

Friday 26th October - Crazy Sock Day $1 Students wear crazy socks instead of their school socks.

SACRAMENT OF FIRST RECONCILIATION

Thank you to those parents who have enrolled their children for the sacrament of

Reconciliation.

If you would like your child to receive this sacrament please ensure that you fill out an

online enrolment form ASAP as enrolments are already closed. You can find the

enrolment form at orangesacraments.org.au

BBQ and Youth Rally

Kenna Hall

Presented by the Sisters of the Immaculata and the Youth Mission Team

Wednesday 17th October

5-7pm

Open to young people in Year 6 and above.

Parents of participants are welcome. Unaccompanied students need to be

signed-in by a parent and signed-out at the end.

Students should be dropped-off at 4.45pm for the BBQ to start on time.

There is NO COST, but a gold coin donation would be appreciated.

Camille Tavares

Model of Christ-Centred Learning Awards

For Term 3 we will award students for the Orange dimension of the model;

Engaging, Adaptive Environments.

Congratulations to the following students who received awards from their

teachers in Week 10: Sylvie Miller, Eleanor Crump, Nivelle Varghese, Coco

Rowland, Enzo Crombie, Cynthia Palmer, Arlie Jeffery, Toby Dickinson,

Ruby Hilder, Menphis Diduszko, Ted Madigan, Ecelini Qumivutia, Thomas

Tancred, Akol Akon, Chloe Cox, Jack Coffey, Harrison Stedman, Jackson

Plante, Johnty French, Adelaide Graham and Bridie Corby.

Merit Awards

Ryder Selwood Layla Williams Will Hepworth

Archie Haydon Anastatia Brice Tyler Jackson

Nicholas Curran Cleo Sampson Ena Robinson

Molly Wolf Jessica Williams Judd Zinga

Lacie Zumbo Jesse Taylor Sienna Gosper

Lola Short Lacey Wasil Kai Plante

Michael Tang Monique Vardanega Tara Simpson

Charles Hood Georgia Buss Thomas Wythes

Ava Eyles Matilda Spicer Patrick Coffey

Riley Buss Sienna Vaughan Lucy Nunn

Jaydon Jomon Isabella Cheney Emerson Page

Reese Board Arliyah Geal Sienna Murray

Ryder Tilston Lachlan Crump Audrey Seale

Jack Collins Isabella Boyd Riley Baird

Lilly Tyack Maggie Nunn Harry Tom

Alex Morley Gemma Armitt Caiden Hoy

George Tancred Luca Pogonoski Akok Aluk

Lily Hamilton Molly Dunn Nicholas Rowland

Max Vaughan Holley Dunn Lucy Haydon

Noah Richards Heath McAtamney Koby Phillips

IT’S ON

Come to the school library and pick up a book or gift to

fill your Christmas stockings

Wednesday 17/10- 8:15-9:00am & 2:30-4:00pm

Thursday 18/10- 8:15-9:00am & 2:30-4:00pm

Catherine Bishenden

The Dish

Year 5 had a lovely day at “The Dish” in

Parkes. The weather was warm and the dish

was huge and amazing. The 3D information

movies were awesome and the scavenger hunt

for clues around the information centre was

interesting and insightful. All in all a great day

had by all.

Year 5 Teachers

Years 3 - 6 Working with the Immaculata Youth

Mission Team

McAuley Health Blog #11

The Secrets to Savvy Snacking!

It’s certainly no secret that our kids are constantly growing…. and depending upon their growth cycles (and of course, their daily activity levels), it’s natural for them to experience fluctuations in their appetites as well.

Whilst some of us parents may have grown up in an era when snacks were labelled as ‘bad’, and we were told to avoid them at all cost, snacks can in actual fact, be used really effectively to:

Support nutritional requirements during growth spurts (including pregnancy),

Supplement ‘nutritional gaps’ in the standard daily eating pattern, and

Assist in the maintenance of a healthy body composition (ratio of lean muscle tissue to body fat).

Although the (very) occasional lolly, biscuit or packet of chips is not a major problem, healthier options are a far better way to go…. so consider these strategies:

Plan and portion out daily snacks rather than just grabbing something cheap and/or convenient when you’re already hungry,

Select foods high in nutritional value,

Ensure energy input aligns to activity output,

Try to include protein where possible,

Try to keep fresh fruit visibly positioned (as a healthy snack reminder),

Try making healthy snacks such as muffins and muesli bars,

Limit highly processed foods, particularly when high in refined sugars

Also try to establish some snacking boundaries with your children, such as:

Teaching them to ask for a snack rather than just helping themselves, Asking them to snack at the table, rather than in front of the TV, Eating snacks from a portion serving size container or bowl, rather than directly from the

packet.

Nourish yourself (and your kids) with savvy snack selections and your body (as well as your kids) will thank you for it!!

Cherie Rivas Catherine McAuley Parent & Partner in Health & Wellness.

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Tuckshop Roster—Commencing Monday 22nd October to Friday 26th October 2018

Day 9:30am 10:30am 11:30am

Monday - - -

Tuesday - V. Page** A. Turner

Wednesday - - M Gersbach

Thursday - - H. Rutherford

Friday C. Cox S. Mendel** / S. Timbrell^^ C. Hainsworth / J. Griffiths

Happy Birthday to the following students who have birthdays this week

Mia Crombie Benjamin Delaney Layla Williams Samantha Maguire

Will Munday McCallum Cole Brooke D’Ombrain Callum Harvey

Emily Ryan Poppy Grinter Charlie Westgeest Riley Baird

Juliyat Jojo Ecelini Qumivutia

Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary

90 Hill Street,

ORANGE NSW 2800

Telephone: (02) 6361 3344

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.mcauleyorange.catholic.edu.au

Interesting Fact of the Week

Small traces of gold have been found

in the leaves of Eucalyptus trees.

Mass Times

St Mary’s Church - Saturday 6:00pm

- Sunday 9:30am

St Joseph’s Church - Sunday 8:00am

- Sunday 6:00pm

Thursday 18th October

Mission Week Mass 9:30am

Friday 19th October

4P Assembly 12:30pm

Tuesday 23rd October

Mission Activity - Deny and Donate Day

Wednesday 24th October

Mission Activity - Casual Clothes Day and Fun Day

Thursday 25th October

Kinder 2019 Parent Orientation Evening 6:30pm

Yr6 Students to Fr Rob Galea Event

Friday 26th October

Mission Activity - Crazy Sock Day

2F Assembly 12:30pm

Kinder 2019 1st Orientation Morning 9:30am-11:00am