From the Principal 5 December 2014 Term 4 Issue 8 Newsletter St Peters Lutheran School Blackwood Principal: Mr Mark Rathjen God in all things “It is known” There is a line in a current popular book and TV series where, when people who agree with something someone says, respond almost liturgically, “it is known.” I was using that phrase (to myself) on Tuesday night at the most excellent PYP Exhibition when people were commenting so favorably on the evening and the students’ work. The students are so knowledgeable – ‘It is known’. They have all worked so hard - ‘It is known’. You must be proud of your staff and students - ‘It is known’. At the end of the year, in all its busy-ness, it is gratifying to be part of an event like Exhibition as it is something of a snap shot of the many, many things that our school community does so well. So, in response to that, I would like to express my deep gratitude to all who make our school function as it does. To our staff - It is known that we have an incredible staff. They work long and hard, and always with a heart for the students they care for…no matter what role they play in the school. They aren’t perfect and there will have been times this year when they may have disappointed you but I know that the work they do and the decisions they make, they do so for the betterment of each one of those entrusted to us - It is known! To our Parents and Caregivers - This is a special school community where our parent body works hand in hand with staff to achieve excellent outcomes for our students. Sometimes as a parent, is hard to know when to contact a staff member and when to let something go, when to encourage or when to be critical. Your support and encouragement is invaluable. We become better at our jobs when we feel your support and students perform better when staff and parents work well together - It is known! To our students - We are all so grateful to you for bringing your best to school each day. For showing us what it means to inquire, to do our best, to love, to forgive, to work through issues and disappointments and always seek to do everything with a sense of fun and enjoyment in mind – It is known! To our God – God is the same yesterday, today and always. In the ups and downs of the year, it is comforting and reassuring to know that God is a constant. He loves us, he provides for us, he is there for us whether we appreciate it or not. God is in all things in our school - It is known! Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever – Hebrews 13:8 Thank you for your part in making 2014 a successful and happy one at St Peters. Happy Christmas and safe and enjoyable holidays to all! Mark Rathjen Principal Inside this issue... Page Parents & Friends ........... 2 StPetersfest! 2015........... 2 Last Day of Term— Christmas Lunch .......... 2 Casual Clothes Day........ 2 PYP—Exhibition.............. 3 Report Folder Survey .... 3 2014 Year Books ............ 4 Blackwood Christmas Parade............................. 4 For students who are leaving school ................ 4 Lost Property .................. 4 End of Year Service ........ 4 Old Scholar Congratulations ............ 4 Information for 2015 ..... 5 Class Structures 2015 .... 5 Staffing Changes .............. 5 SPLOSHC News ............. 6 Vacation Care ............... 6 Term 1 2015 ................. 6 OSH Sport News ........... 6 Library News ................... 6 Cricket Congratulations ............ 6 Novar Music .................... 6 Church News .................. 7 Diary Dates...................... 7 Attachments: SPLOSHC Term 1 Booking Grid CapHat Fundraiser Special points of interest: Please refer to the back page of the newsletter for the final events of the 2014 school year
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From the Principal
5 December 2014
Term 4 Issue 8
Newsletter
St Peters Lutheran School Blackwood
Principal: Mr Mark Rathjen
God in all things
“It is known”
There is a line in a current popular book and TV series where, when
people who agree with something someone says, respond almost
liturgically, “it is known.” I was using that phrase (to myself) on Tuesday
night at the most excellent PYP Exhibition when people were commenting
so favorably on the evening and the students’ work. The students are so
knowledgeable – ‘It is known’. They have all worked so hard - ‘It is known’.
You must be proud of your staff and students - ‘It is known’.
At the end of the year, in all its busy-ness, it is gratifying to be part of an
event like Exhibition as it is something of a snap shot of the many, many
things that our school community does so well. So, in response to that, I
would like to express my deep gratitude to all who make our school
function as it does.
To our staff - It is known that we have an incredible staff. They work
long and hard, and always with a heart for the students they care for…no
matter what role they play in the school. They aren’t perfect and there
will have been times this year when they may have disappointed you but I
know that the work they do and the decisions they make, they do so for
the betterment of each one of those entrusted to us - It is known!
To our Parents and Caregivers - This is a special school community
where our parent body works hand in hand with staff to achieve excellent
outcomes for our students. Sometimes as a parent, is hard to know when
to contact a staff member and when to let something go, when to
encourage or when to be critical. Your support and encouragement is
invaluable. We become better at our jobs when we feel your support and
students perform better when staff and parents work well together - It is
known!
To our students - We are all so grateful to you for bringing your best to
school each day. For showing us what it means to inquire, to do our best,
to love, to forgive, to work through issues and disappointments and always
seek to do everything with a sense of fun and enjoyment in mind – It is
known!
To our God – God is the same yesterday, today and always. In the ups
and downs of the year, it is comforting and reassuring to know that God is
a constant. He loves us, he provides for us, he is there for us whether we
appreciate it or not. God is in all things in our school - It is known!
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever – Hebrews 13:8
Thank you for your part in making 2014 a successful and happy one at
St Peters.
Happy Christmas and safe and enjoyable holidays to all!