Dear Parents, Students & Friends of St Ambrose, Today, Catholic schools are called to take on a greater role in supporting parents in fulfilling the promises made at Baptism. So how do we as a school community do this? The simplest explanation one might give is in the context of the sacraments themselves, treating our parish school as a living sacrament, characterised by: Our parish school presupposes faith: without faith our parish school says nothing, it is just another school. Our parish school expresses faith: in and through the parish school, people express themselves to God. Our parish school nurtures faith: it helps us stay connected to our faith roots and to our faith community. Our parish school calls for ongoing conversion: we need to keep turning to God. The parish school is a special place filled with moments in a child’s life that encourage them to constantly search for God’s presence and God’s will for them. Our parish school makes the “church” visibly present. It reminds us of our duty as a member of the Church community to not simply “receive” grace through participating in the life of the parish school but to “be” grace for others. St Ambrose & Our Lady of the Rosary celebrating this year’s Mission Day Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral. N EWSLETTER N O . 33 T HURSDAY 26 TH O CTOBER 2017 Monday: 30.10 Canteen closed School Organisation Meeting – 8.10am – 8.30am School Assembly 2.55pm Wheelchair for Kids Wheelathon Tuesday: 31.10 Grade 3 – 6 Rotations Wednesday: 01.11 Music Work Tuition Lessons – 11.30am – 8.00pm Thursday: 02.11 Staff Meeting 3.45pm – 5.15pm There are some very important items in this newsletter that we wish to bring to your attention. Please check for the following so that you are up to date with what is happening: 2018 School Organisational Matters 2018 Class Structures 2018 Classes – Parental Input 2018 School Fees & Levies 2018 Student Placement Wheelchair for Kids Info & Timetable 2018 Student Leadership Planning 2018 Class Lists & Orientation Days It’s here, the Wheelchairs for Kids Wheelathon is happening next Monday 30 th October! (See timetable located further in newsletter.) Donations are to be handed into the office today, Friday or on Monday. Please place the donation form with the money your child raised in either an envelope or snap lock bag with your family name and class clearly printed on same. The teachers and staff are also gathering donations…because every little bit will make a difference to someone like Mercy from Kenya. Mercy can now take part in normal day-to-day activities such as feeding her chickens and attending school. What a difference a wheelchair from Wheelchairs for Kids can make! Thank you for ordering sausages for the sausage sizzle that will be run on the day by Rotary Woodend. On Monday morning can your child bring in their $2.00 per sausage ordered then the sausages will be delivered to the classrooms at 1.30pm.
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Dear Parents, Students & Friends of St Ambrose,
Today, Catholic schools are called to take on a
greater role in supporting parents in fulfilling the
promises made at Baptism. So how do we as a
school community do this? The simplest explanation
one might give is in the context of the sacraments
themselves, treating our parish school as a living
sacrament, characterised by:
Our parish school presupposes faith: without
faith our parish school says nothing, it is just
another school.
Our parish school expresses faith: in and
through the parish school, people express
themselves to God.
Our parish school nurtures faith: it helps us stay
connected to our faith roots and to our faith
community.
Our parish school calls for ongoing conversion:
we need to keep turning to God. The parish
school is a special place filled with moments in
a child’s life that encourage them to constantly
search for God’s presence and God’s will for
them.
Our parish school makes the “church” visibly
present. It reminds us of our duty as a member of
the Church community to not simply “receive”
grace through participating in the life of the
parish school but to “be” grace for others.
St Ambrose & Our Lady of the Rosary celebrating this
year’s Mission Day Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral.
NEWSLETTER NO. 33 THURSDAY 26T H OCTOBER 2017
Monday: 30.10
Canteen closed
School Organisation Meeting – 8.10am –
8.30am
School Assembly 2.55pm
Wheelchair for Kids Wheelathon
Tuesday: 31.10
Grade 3 – 6 Rotations
Wednesday: 01.11
Music Work Tuition Lessons – 11.30am –
8.00pm
Thursday: 02.11
Staff Meeting 3.45pm – 5.15pm
There are some very important items in this
newsletter that we wish to bring to your attention.
Please check for the following so that you are up to
date with what is happening:
2018 School Organisational Matters
2018 Class Structures
2018 Classes – Parental Input
2018 School Fees & Levies
2018 Student Placement
Wheelchair for Kids Info & Timetable
2018 Student Leadership Planning
2018 Class Lists & Orientation Days
It’s here, the Wheelchairs for Kids Wheelathon is
happening next Monday 30th October! (See
timetable located further in newsletter.)
Donations are to be handed into the office today,
Friday or on Monday. Please place the donation
form with the money your child raised in either an
envelope or snap lock bag with your family name
and class clearly printed on same.
The teachers and staff are also gathering
donations…because every little bit will make a
difference to someone like Mercy from Kenya.
Mercy can now take part in normal day-to-day
activities such as feeding her chickens and
attending school. What a difference a wheelchair
from Wheelchairs for Kids can make!
Thank you for ordering sausages for the sausage
sizzle that will be run on the day by Rotary Woodend.
On Monday morning can your child bring in their
$2.00 per sausage ordered then the sausages will be
delivered to the classrooms at 1.30pm.
This Sunday’s Gospel Mt 22:34-40
When the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced
the Sadducees they got together and, to
disconcert him, one of them put a question,
‘Master, which is the greatest commandment of
the law?’ Jesus said, ‘You must love the Lord your
God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with
all your mind. This is the greatest and the first
commandment. The second resembles it: you
must love your neighbour as yourself. On these
two commandments hang the whole Law, and the
Prophets also.’
A Gospel Reflection…. This week’s Gospel ties in beautifully
with the Junior School Inquiry Unit and todays Immigration Museum
Excursion. Nguyen Van Mah is one of eight sons. In 1978 his
poor farming parents had to decide which one of
their 12 children would be sent on a boat from
Vietnam. They knew there was a great risk that
they would be sending their son to his death on
the South China Sea.
At 4.00 am a knock on the door of the family home
came and Mah said his goodbyes. He has not seen
his parents since. Mah was blindfolded and
travelled in the back of a truck for eight hours. He
was led through the jungle to a beach where the
blindfold was removed. Mah told me that
sometimes at this moment people are shot by evil
traders who collect the money without any
intention of dispatching a boat. That families never
hear from their children is no surprise.
Mah told me, ‘We were lucky, we made it off the
beach.’ There were 29 adults in a boat built for 10.
Inadequately prepared for the two week trip, all
the boat people were sick, hungry and exposed.
Thai pirates attacked their boat, executed three
men and raped all the women on board. They were
to bury another six people at sea who died from
the effects of the journey.
On sighting land, the remaining 20 people in Mah's
boat thought hope had arrived. But the Malaysian
Navy, under orders to fire on all Vietnamese boats,
forced it to return to international waters. Mah told
me, ‘At this point I almost lost my faith in God and
human beings. I was going to die.’
The boat began to take water and was noticed by
a Dutch trading ship which rescued them and
deposited them in the Philippines. Mah migrated
to Australia 12 months later and is now the local
doctor in an outback community that could not get
a doctor for two years.
Isaiah tells us today ‘You shall not wrong or
oppress a resident alien for you were aliens in the
land of Egypt.’ Jesus tells us in the Gospel that the
love of God is fulfilled precisely in as much as we
love our neighbour.
No pressing issue in the Western World, it seems
to me, invites such hysteria as does immigration.
Until recently, most western countries have been
good in offering hospitality to people who have
chosen to leave, or have had to flee their country
of birth. Given our comparative wealth this
hospitality is entirely appropriate. And it is also
Students will be attending five transition sessions during November and early December 2017. These sessions provide your child with the invaluable opportunity to familiarise themselves with the school and learning environment. It also supports the teachers in getting to know your child and provide valuable information for consideration when placing students in home groups for 2018. Please be aware that the allocated groups are not fixed and may change throughout the transition program. By Session 4, the home groups for 2018 will be confirmed. Session 1: Wednesday 8th November 2017 Student focus: Through stories, songs and games children are given the opportunity to get to know each other and the teachers. Teacher focus: Introducing the school and learning children's names. Parent focus: School & Parent Expectations: A collaborative approach through a Catholic education. Fitting out your child with their new school uniform.
Session 2: Tuesday 14th November 2017 Student focus: Getting to know the school by visiting the Art Room and the Playground. Teacher focus: Observing the children in art room and playground settings. Parent focus: Legal requirements and obligations as a parent. Fitting out your child with their new school uniform.
Session 3: Monday 20th November 2017 Student focus: Getting to know the Learning Resource Centre. Teacher focus: Observing the children in library settings. Parent focus: Supporting your child and the school in Literacy & Numeracy. Discuss with the parents the importance of reading and the resources available to them.
Prep Parent Dinner: Friday 24th November 2017 (6.30pm) 2017 & 2018 Prep Parents gather for dinner hosted by the school staff. It’s a very special night.
Session 4: Wednesday 29th November 2017 Student focus: Visiting the Prep classrooms Teacher focus: Introducing the children to their new classroom and talking about what will happen when they come to school. Parent focus: Student Wellbeing / Special Needs / Program Support.
Session 5: Tuesday 5th December 2017
Student focus: Getting to know my new friends in my classroom. Teacher focus: Establishing simple classroom expectations with the children. E.g. At school we take turns to talk - we put up our hand. Parent focus: As part of the final transition session, there will be a morning tea provided for all parents from 9:00am. It provides an opportunity for parents to continue to develop and deepen social connections across the Foundation year level and our school community. Our Year Four students, as the future buddies of Foundation students in 2018 will be organising this morning tea for you.
2018 Student Leadership Planning
It is essential that students are provided with the opportunity to partake in school improvement, to have the opportunity to experience various forms of leadership and to take both ownership and responsibility for the development, enhancement and management of the school.
The following outlines the process that will be undertaken to engage Grade 5 students in Student Leadership. Week 4: Explanation to all grade 5 students about leadership process
Week 6: Wed (Nov 15th) Explanation of Roles & Responsibilities to grade 5 students
Week 7: Mon (Nov 20th) Nominations called from Grade 5 students for Boy & Girl School Captains & Boy & Girl Sports Captains.
Week 9: Mon (Dec 4th) Letters to Principal due in for School staff to read
Week 10: Tues (Dec 12) Election Day-Speeches presented to Principal, Deputy Principal, students from Grade 3, 4 & 5.......(Grade 6's Transition Day) Voting via ballot paper to follow.
Week 11: Wed (Dec 20th) Captains announced with badges presented by outgoing school captains at End of year Mass. 2018 Student Leadership Opportunities are:
School Captains
Sport Captains
Student Representative Committee (SRC)
Liturgy Team
Technology Team
Social Justice Team
CANTEEN CLOSED
MONDAY 30th OCTOBER.
On Thursday, senior students had a Japanese drum (Taiko) workshop with Mrs. Kiyomi Calwell from EZ Japanese.
Yamashita sensei also plays taiko in her hometown back in Japan (a very different style from Mrs Kiyomi’s taiko), and strongly believes that taiko helps us to learn about mindfulness, team building and respect for each other.
Senior students also learnt frequently used Japanese words during the session such as ‘hai, sensei’, ‘iie, sensei’, ‘arigato gozaimashita’
I would like to ask all senior students to share your experience of learning taiko and teach new words to your friends and family. Ganbarimashita! (Congratulations, you worked hard!)
For junior students (Grades 1 and 2 students), we are very fortunate to welcome a group of volunteer people from Japan on Tuesday 28th November.
They are going to share their exceptional skills in three areas;
Japanese tea ceremony,
Kimono dressing
Origami making.
If you would like to come along and be an observer at these sessions, please let us know as we’d love to see you there.
Week 5
Monday: 06.11
School Closure Day
Tuesday: 07.11
Melbourne Cup Public Holiday
Wednesday: 08.11
School Organisation Meeting – 8.10am – 8.30am
2018 Prep Orientation Session 1: 9-10am
Music Work Tuition Lessons – 11.30am – 8.00pm
Thursday: 09.11
Sports Uniform: Gr 5/6F, Gr 5/6R, Gr 4/5W, Gr
3/4M, Gr 3/4P.
Staff Meeting 3.45pm – 5.15pm
Friday: 10.11
Sports Uniform: Gr 1/2R, Gr 1/2T, Gr P/1E, Gr PR
Saturday: 11.11
Remembrance Day
Week 6
Monday: 13.11
School Organisation Meeting – 8.10am – 8.30am
School Assembly 2.55pm
Grade 6 Graduation Photos
Christmas Raffle Begins
Tuesday: 14.11
2018 Prep Orientation Session 2: 9-10am
Day Set Aside For Excursion/Incursion
Wednesday: 15.11
Student Wellbeing Cluster Meeting (Debbie)
Grade 5 Leadership Night with Denise Arnel -
7.00pm
Music Work Tuition Lessons – 11.30am – 8.00pm
Thursday: 16.11
Sports Uniform: Gr 5/6F, Gr 5/6R, Gr 4/5W, Gr
3/4M, Gr 3/4P.
Staff Meeting 3.45pm – 5.15pm
Friday: 17.11
Saturday: 18.11
Family Mass ‘Buddies’ Prep R. P/1E, 5/6F & 5/6R
Week 7
Monday: 20.11
School Organisation Meeting – 8.15am – 8.30am
2018 Prep Orientation Session 3: 9-10am
Tuesday: 21.11
Grade 3 – 6 Rotations
Wednesday: 22.11
Class Mass: 9.30am – Prep R & Prep/1E
Music Work Tuition Lessons – 11.30am – 8.00pm
Thursday: 23.11
Sports Uniform: Gr 5/6F, Gr 5/6R, Gr 4/5W, Gr
3/4M, Gr 3/4P.
Staff Meeting 3.45pm – 5.15pm
Friday: 24.11
Sports Uniform: Gr 1/2R, Gr 1/2T, Gr P/1E, Gr PR
2018 Prep Parent Dinner
Week 8 Monday: 27.11
School Organisation Meeting – 8.15am – 8.30am
School Assembly 2.55pm
Tuesday: 28.11
Japanese Incursion For Grade 1 & 2
Wednesday: 29.11
2018 Prep Orientation Session 4: 9-10am
Music Work Tuition Lessons – 11.30am – 8.00pm
Thursday: 30.11
Sports Uniform: Gr 5/6F, Gr 5/6R, Gr 4/5W, Gr
3/4M, Gr 3/4P.
Staff Meeting 3.45pm – 5.15pm
Educating the Digital Tween Parent Seminar
Friday: 01.12
Sports Uniform: Gr 1/2R, Gr 1/2T, Gr P/1E, Gr PR
Saturday: 02.12
Family Mass – New Prep Families (2018)
Week 9
Monday: 04.12
School Organisation Meeting – 8.15am – 8.30am
Advent Paraliturgy Week 1
Student Orientation Day 1
Tuesday: 05.12
2018 Prep Orientation Session 5: 9-10am
Parent Helper Course
Grade 3 – 6 Rotations
Wednesday: 06.12
Music Work Tuition Lessons – 11.30am – 8.00pm
Thursday: 07.12
St Ambrose Feast Day
Whole School Mass & Celebration
Sports Uniform: Gr 5/6F, Gr 5/6R, Gr 4/5W, Gr
3/4M, Gr 3/4P.
Friday: 08.12
Sports Uniform: Gr 1/2R, Gr 1/2T, Gr P/1E, Gr PR
Week 10
Monday: 11.12
School Organisation Meeting – 8.15am – 8.30am
Advent Paraliturgy Week
Student Orientation Day 2
School Assembly 2.55pm
Tuesday: 12.12
St Ambrose School Sports Carnival (Whole
School)
Wednesday: 13.12
Music Work Tuition Lessons: 11.30am
Thursday: 14.12
School Advisory Dinner 7.00pm
Friday: 15.12
Student reports sent home.
Week 11
Monday: 18.12
School Organisation Meeting – 8.15am – 8.30am
Advent Paraliturgy Week
Grade 6 Celebration Day
Tuesday: 19.12
Grade 6 Graduation Mass & Dinner – 6.00pm
Wednesday: 20.12
End of Term 4
Whole School Liturgy – 9.30am
School Award Ceremony: 12.30pm
Students dismissed at 1.30pm
POTENTIAL CODE RED DAY
SCHOOL CLOSURE
In the event of extreme fire danger and a CODE RED
day being called, the following provides information
as to how we, as a school will act and communicate
with you.
The decision to close will be confirmed by the
Emergency Management Commissioner no later
than 1.00 pm the day prior to the closure. Once we
have received confirmation of the closure we will
contact you directly via email and SMS before the
end of the school day to confirm this. You are urged
to check the Department of Education and Training
website for updates, school closures will be posted
to the Department’s website – see
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs
/health/pages/closures.aspx
Please note that all of our school bus routes will also
be closed; services will resume when the school
reopens.
I realise that the potential closure of our school may
result in you having to make alternative
arrangements for your child, but the safety of our
students and staff remains our top priority. Given the
predicted weather conditions, we urge that your
child is not left at home unattended or in the care of
older children.
If you know of other parents who, for any reason,
may not be aware of the school’s potential closure,
please contact them to help ensure they are aware
that the school may be closed.
You should also explain to your child and family
members that our school may be closed. For safety
reasons, no staff will be on-site if the school is closed.
For up-to-date information on this year’s fire season,
visit the CFA website at www.cfa.vic.gov.au or call
the 24-hour Victorian Bushfires Information Line on
1800 240 667.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Student Awards
Prep Aidan S For his insightful comments during Maths lessons. Thank you Aidan, we all learn new things from you. Prep Mia T For always working hard in the classroom and for being a positive role model in Prep. P/1E Arthur R For a wonderful start at St Ambrose Primary School. P/1E Luci A For her incredible effort during writing time. 1/2R William F For his enthusiasm and competence in Maths. 1/2R Leo G For writing great sentences for his Aboriginal acrostic poem. 1/2T Fiachra H For being a reliable and mature class member. 1/2T Jamie H For always asking probing questions and sharing knowledge. 3/4M Liam M For always working to the best of his ability. 3/4M Ruben H For always trying his best to complete all work to a great standard. 4/5BW Mietta P For working collaboratively with her partner to write an excellent description for their character. 4/5BW Phoebe G For her mature and calm approach towards all areas of her school life. 5/6F Vincent M For always being willing to share his thoughts during classroom discussion! 5/6F Maisy C For reaching State level in Triple Jump - Congratulations! 5/6R Finn H For impressive reading in Mass. 5/6R Jet W For going beyond expectations in his author study.
15th August Liv S (Prep) 8th September Arwen R(1/2R) 10th September Lola C (1/2R) 26th September Arabella W (3/4M) 11th October Saila H (P/1E) 18th October Jemima D (P/1E) 20th October James A (5/6R)
St Ambrose Sports Star of the Week - Jay B For excellent effort and participation in Parkour
Workshop.
St Ambrose Sports Star of the Week - Heidi N For always listening, doing her best and
encouraging others in P.E.
Congratulations Benjamin R (3/4P) you have achieved a Gold Certificate!!
Congratulations Heidi N (3/4M) you have achieved a Gold Certificate!!
Parkour
Last week the Grades 3-6's participated in a Parkour incursion conducted by coaches Kelly & Shem from Melbourne Parkour Club.
The children worked very hard (were exhausted!) & learnt lots of new physical activities.
They taught the children different movements using their body, strength & warm ups & how to jump on & over things safely.
Community News
Bug-A-Lugs understands that not every family has the same public holiday so we are taking expression of interest for some pupil free days coming up on 6th, 7th and 8th of November 2017
Location: Kyneton Bug-A-Lugs Indoor Play Centre
Hours of operation: 6.30am to 6.30pm
Contact Numbers: 5422 2767 or email us
Booking Details: Bookings are essential prior to your child attending the program by expression of interest
.
Daily Fees: $80 (full fee) with rebates fees workout $40-$22 per day
Allergies/Dietary Needs: Please inform a member of staff of any allergies or special dietary needs.
What to Bring: Child/ren are required to bring a hat and water bottle
Community News
Application Forms for this opportunity are available by emailing [email protected] or