N EWSLETTER N O .3 F RIDAY , 15 TH F EBRUARY 2019 Dear Parents, Students & Friends, It has been amazing to see just how many parents are engaging with the school and being proactive in getting to speak with and get to know their child’s teacher/s. The buzz around the corridors and in the classrooms in the morning says much of our positive community vibe. One of the things I wish to bring to the attention of parents coming into the classroom in the morning is the need to be mindful of the 8.55am bell. From 8.55am, teachers and students are focussing on getting ready to begin their learning. Parents are very welcome to join the students for morning prayer but we do ask that once morning prayer concludes that you please leave quietly unless the teacher has organised for you to assist in the classroom. The whole idea is to ensure that students can begin with a calm, focussed and engaging environment. Your assistance in this is always appreciated. Many of you know of or have met my better half Rowena. Unfortunately Rowena is very unwell at the moment but hopefully she will be back on her feet shortly. To care for her, I will be on carer’s leave over the next two weeks. Thank you for your prayers and very kind thoughts and best wishes. With kindest regards, Des Noack Principal S PECIAL N OTICES : Parent Helper Course - From the start of the 2019 school year, in compliance with Child Safety requirements, all potential volunteers who wish to assist both in the classroom and on excursions must participate in a Parent Helper Briefing prior to commencing any voluntary work. For parents who are unable to make it to the 3 briefings advertised in the newsletter and wish to assist at the Whole School Sports Day on Tuesday 26 th Feb, a special briefing will take place at 8.45am in the staffroom on that morning. Please inform the office if you will be participating. Parent Teacher Interviews – Tuesday 19 th Feb and Thursday 21 st Feb will be conducted after school from 3.45pm on both Tuesday and Thursday. Please book your interview time on Caremonkey. Mass of Welcoming Sunday 17 Feb 10.00am – We would like to invite all families, and especially our new Preps, to participate in the Mass this Sunday 17 Feb. It provides us, as a parish, to recognise our new students, acknowledge the work and commitment of our parents in their commitment to their child’s faith education. We truly do look forward to seeing you all there. Carnival Working Bee & BBQ this Saturday 16 th Feb – We’ve had a great response to this and hope that if you’re free to drop in and give a hand, even just 30 minutes, your help will make a big difference. Check your CareMonkey for further details. Prep Parent Reading Session – Jenny Boldiston (Literacy Leader) will be presenting to Prep parents this coming Monday at 3.00pm in the Music Theatre, strategies that will best assist mums and dads in supporting their child’s reading proficiency. It is really important that your child gets the best start possible and that we start with the right strategies rather than ones that can inhibit development. Canteen Commences Next Friday 22 nd Feb – Further details regarding ordering will occur via CareMonkey. We have a refreshed menu and a lot of enthusiastic parents who have contributed to discussing how we can enhance our canteen. Looking forward to seeing those Wednesday & Friday special lunches. Centred By Faith In Partnership with Community We Provide Excellence in Learning
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NEWSLETTER NO .3 FRIDAY , 15T H FEBRUARY 2019
Dear Parents, Students & Friends,
It has been amazing to see just how many
parents are engaging with the school and
being proactive in getting to speak with and
get to know their child’s teacher/s. The buzz
around the corridors and in the classrooms in
the morning says much of our positive
community vibe.
One of the things I wish to bring to the attention
of parents coming into the classroom in the
morning is the need to be mindful of the 8.55am
bell. From 8.55am, teachers and students are
focussing on getting ready to begin their
learning. Parents are very welcome to join the
students for morning prayer but we do ask that
once morning prayer concludes that you
please leave quietly unless the teacher has
organised for you to assist in the classroom. The
whole idea is to ensure that students can begin
with a calm, focussed and engaging
environment. Your assistance in this is always
appreciated.
Many of you know of or have met my better half
Rowena. Unfortunately Rowena is very unwell at
the moment but hopefully she will be back on
her feet shortly. To care for her, I will be on
carer’s leave over the next two weeks. Thank
you for your prayers and very kind thoughts and
best wishes.
With kindest regards,
Des Noack
Principal
SPECIAL NOTICES:
Parent Helper Course - From the start of the
2019 school year, in compliance with Child
Safety requirements, all potential volunteers
who wish to assist both in the classroom and
on excursions must participate in a Parent
Helper Briefing prior to commencing any
voluntary work. For parents who are unable
to make it to the 3 briefings advertised in the
newsletter and wish to assist at the Whole
School Sports Day on Tuesday 26th Feb, a
special briefing will take place at 8.45am in
the staffroom on that morning. Please inform
the office if you will be participating.
Parent Teacher Interviews – Tuesday 19th
Feb and Thursday 21st Feb will be conducted
after school from 3.45pm on both Tuesday
and Thursday. Please book your interview
time on Caremonkey.
Mass of Welcoming Sunday 17 Feb 10.00am
– We would like to invite all families, and
especially our new Preps, to participate in
the Mass this Sunday 17 Feb. It provides us,
as a parish, to recognise our new students,
acknowledge the work and commitment of
our parents in their commitment to their
child’s faith education. We truly do look
forward to seeing you all there.
Carnival Working Bee & BBQ this Saturday
16th Feb – We’ve had a great response to this
and hope that if you’re free to drop in and
give a hand, even just 30 minutes, your help
will make a big difference. Check your
CareMonkey for further details.
Prep Parent Reading Session – Jenny
Boldiston (Literacy Leader) will be presenting
to Prep parents this coming Monday at
3.00pm in the Music Theatre, strategies that
will best assist mums and dads in supporting
their child’s reading proficiency. It is really
important that your child gets the best start
possible and that we start with the right
strategies rather than ones that can inhibit
development.
Canteen Commences Next Friday 22nd Feb
– Further details regarding ordering will
occur via CareMonkey. We have a
refreshed menu and a lot of enthusiastic
parents who have contributed to discussing
how we can enhance our canteen. Looking
forward to seeing those Wednesday &
Friday special lunches.
Centred By Faith
In Partnership with Community
We Provide Excellence in Learning
Dates for the Diary
Week 3 Saturday: 16.02
o Carnival Working Bee & BBQ 10.00 Sunday: 17.02
o 6TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
o Welcoming Family Mass hosted by Prep’s –
10am
Week 4 Monday: 18.02
o Staff Prayer & Briefing: 8.15am
Tuesday: 19.02
o Parent-Teacher Interviews 3.45 -7.45pm
Wednesday: 20.02
o Prep Rest Day
o Child Safety Parent Helper Course: 9.00am
o Class Mass – 9.30am: Grade 1/2T
o Carnival Committee Meeting 7.30pm Thursday: 21.02
o Parent-Teacher Interviews 3.45 -7.45pm
Friday: 22.02
o First Canteen Day for 2019
Week 5 Monday: 25.02
o Staff Prayer & Briefing: 8.15am
o School Assembly: 2.55pm
Tuesday: 26.02
o Whole School Sports Carnival
Wednesday: 27.02
o Division Tennis – Bendigo
o Class Mass – 9.30am: Grade 2T
o Canteen Day
o Carnival Stall Coordinator Meeting 7.30pm Thursday: 28.02
o Staff Meeting – 3.45pm
Friday: 1.03
o School Closure : Visible Learning Day
Week 6 Monday: 04.03
o Staff Prayer & Briefing: 8.15am
o (Prep Go Full Time)
Wednesday: 06.03
o Ash Wednesday
o Whole School Mass – 9.30am
o CDSSA Summer Sports
o Canteen Day
Thursday: 07.03
o Staff Meeting – 3.45pm
o Carnival Committee Meeting 7.30pm Friday: 08.03
o Division Swimming Carnival – Bendigo
o Canteen Day
Week 7 Monday: 11.03
o LABOUR DAY HOLIDAY
Tuesday: 12.03
o Whole School Cross Country Event (Colour
Explosion)
o School Assembly: 2.55pm
Wednesday: 13.03
o Canteen Day
o Class Mass – 9.30am: Grade 3/4M
o Gr 6 Canberra Camp Information Night
7.00pm
Thursday: 14.03
o Staff Meeting – 3.45pm
o Division Volleyball
o Carnival Committee Meeting 7.30pm Friday: 15.03
o St Patrick Cathedral Mass to Celebrate
Catholic Education Week
o Canteen Day
Saturday: 16.03
o St Ambrose Community Carnival
Week 8 Monday: 18.03
o Staff Prayer & Briefing: 8.15am
Tuesday: 19.03
o School Photos
Wednesday: 20.03
o Class Mass – 9.30am: Grade 3/4PB
o Canteen Day
Thursday: 21.03
o Staff Meeting – 3.45pm
o Reconciliation Family Conversations – Fr Elio
Capra 7.00pm
Friday: 22.03
o Canteen Day
Week 9 Monday: 25.03
o Staff Prayer & Briefing: 8.15am
o School Assembly: 2.55pm
Tuesday: 26.03
o Day set aside for Class Excursions
Wednesday: 27.03
o Canteen Day
o Sacrament of Reconciliation 7.00pm
Friday: 29.03
o Canteen Day
Week 10 Monday: 01.04
o Grade 6 Canberra Camp Mon - Friday
Tuesday: 02.04
o CDSSA Cross Country
Wednesday: 03.04
o Canteen Day
o Prep’s In PJ’s Night
Thursday: 04.04
o School Advisory Meeting 7.00pm
Friday: 05.04
o Canteen Day
o End of Term Mass of Thanksgiving: 2.30pm
o End of Term Dismissal Time: 3.30pm
Saturday: 06.04
o Daylight Savings Ends
Waking up this morning, I smile,
Twenty four brand new hours are before
me.
I vow to live fully in each moment
and to look at all beings with eyes of
compassion. Thich Nhat Hanh
Preparations for the St Ambrose Woodend
Community Carnival are now in full swing,
with stalls taking shape and the Parents
and Friends Committee meeting every
week to ensure plans are on track.
The Parents and Friends Committee would
like to thank parents for jumping at the
chance to co-ordinate class stalls. We will
soon call for general volunteers to help on
the stalls and during the day.
Are you crafty?
Whether you’re an artist who makes
pottery, good on a sewing machine or a
mad knitter – we would love to hear from
you. We are looking for donations for our
homemade stall in all shapes and forms –
from homemade jams and preserves to
knitted gloves and toys.
Donations can be delivered to the office.
Second-hand donations
We are still calling for donations of men’s,
women’s or children’s clothing in excellent
used condition for our second-hand stall.
Donations are welcomed at the office.
Stall-holders welcome
Do you have a business that would benefit
from a stall at this year’s Carnival. If so, visit
our website for an online entry form and for
more details.
Calling all buskers
Busking spots are available for the bargain
price of $10 – take all your earnings home
with you!
Big Little Shots entries closing soon
Next week will be the last chance to enter
the Big Little Shots show. If your child has a
talent or can do something weird and
wonderful, please see the office to register.
Buy your ride pass now on CDFPAY
Our huge range of tame and scary rides
for children all ages this year are bound to
keep the kids entertained. All-day ride
wristbands are available for the earlybird
price of $30 ($35 thereafter) on CDF.
Wristbands will also be available outside
the school in the week prior to the carnival.
Individual ride tokens and wristbands will
be sold on the day of the carnival also.
See you all on Saturday March 16!
How reading 20 minutes
a day impacts your child
Starting in kindergarten, if a student reads 20 minutes a day at home, they will hear 1.8 million words per year. They will have read for 851 hours by 6th grade and on standardized tests, they will likely score better than 90% of their peers.
This is compelling data on the benefits of encouraging your child to read.
Helps in language development
From the time your child is born, reading out loud is a positive influence. As your child grows, daily reading will help the brain make connections between the written and spoken word, widening vocabulary in the process.
Adding to that benefit, vocabulary knowledge equates to masterful spelling. In fact, reading, spelling and vocabulary are critically important to a child's lifelong achievement.
Promotes brain development
Educators have long said reading makes people smarter, and there’s research backing them up. Reading for children of any age wakens a number of regions in the left part of the brain. The areas in the brain that become active involve understanding the meaning of words and concepts tied to memory.
Aids in understanding of a world outside our own
Reading is more than just translating written words into verbal form; it is about understanding those words were once ideas in the minds of great
thinkers. It is about realizing those ideas can be connected to personal experiences.
Through daily reading, children are exposed to a world outside their own reality. It expands their know-how, opens their minds and creates the potential for a continuation of ideas and an endless number of possibilities.
Strengthens family relationships
There is nothing quite like reading together as a family. Whether you're flipping through picture books with your little ones or sitting in the same room with older kids while, each immersed in a piece of literature, these are times you remember.