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Dear Parents, Guardians, Students & Staff

This is the last newsletter for 2014. As another year draws to a close I wish to thank everybody for their hard work and dedication, which has ensured that Catholic Education at Santa Clara School, continues to ‘thrive’.

I very much look forward to 2015 when we continue to provide the best service to the children in our care. I am quietly confident that we, the staff, and parents will tackle any challenges that may arise in the best interest of our students.

Special mention to the staff who work tirelessly to keep the home fires burning:

Mrs Suzanne Walker, Mr Richard Truscott, Mr Zakarias Abraham, Mrs Sonia Thiel, and to all my Teacher Assistants and Library Assistant I say “thank you”.

To my wonderful Teaching Staff, Specialist Teachers, Reading Recovery and Support Staff – “thank you”, and I look forward to 2015 knowing that we have

PRAYER

Dear God,God, I do believe in you even though I cannot see you.

I do believe you made all life and all creation.You guide us all through the rough times and the sad times.

Thank you God, so much, for giving me my loving family and caring friends.

Thank You God.

END OF SCHOOL TERM 4, 2014All students finish on Friday 12 December and Staff will finish on Friday 19 December.

admin@santaclara.wa.edu.au

Thanks Rev Fr Chris for being our spiritual leader. Best wishes to you as you spiritual journey for all of us at Santa Clara School.

The School Board for sharing the vision of improving the learning environment for all students.

We are indebted to our P & F Committee for their commitment and hard work in providing witthe much needed resources for our school.

PARENT MATTERSAll staff would like to thank the parents, parishioners and friends for their wonderful and continued support throughout 2014. Without your kind and selfless efforts, many of the onjobs would not be achieved so successfully. These jobs include, listening to reading, helping out in classrooms, fundraising, tuckshop, school functions, busy bees, morning teas, and the list goes on. A great big thank you to you all!!!

2015 knowing that we have some outstanding teachers on board.

I also thank Keren Barry, our OSC Coordinator and all Assistants for the wonderful work they provide for the children in their care.

STAFF MOVEMENT Schools are dynamic places where opportunities arise not only for students but also for the staff. At the end of this term a number of staff members will be leaving us and as goodbyes are always sad, but “it is not goodbye, it is so long until we meet again”.

To Mrs Helen McClenaghan, Mrs Bree-anne Hodges, Miss Amy Perinski, Mr Roger Males, - words cannot express the gratitude for your dedication and commitment shown in the teaching/learning of the children in your care. On behalf of the staff and students, I wish you success and happiness.

PRAYER

Dear God, God, I do believe in you even though I cannot see you.

I do believe you made all life and all creation. You guide us all through the rough times and the sad times.

Thank you God, so much, for giving me loving family and caring friends.

Thank You God.

END OF SCHOOL TERM 4, 2014 All students finish on Friday 12 December and Staff will finish on Friday 19 December.

Email: admin@santaclara.wa.edu.au

Web Address: www.santaclara.wa.edu.au

Thanks Rev Fr Chris for being our spiritual leader. Best wishes to you as you continue the spiritual journey for all of us at Santa Clara School.

The School Board for sharing the vision of improving the learning environment for all students.

We are indebted to our P & F Committee for their commitment and hard work in providing with the much needed resources for our school.

PARENT MATTERS All staff would like to thank the parents, parishioners and friends for their wonderful and continued support throughout 2014. Without your kind and selfless efforts, many of the on-going

ould not be achieved so successfully. These jobs include, listening to reading, helping out in classrooms, fundraising, tuckshop, school functions, busy bees, morning teas, and the list goes on. A great big thank you to you all!!!

11 December 2014

All students finish on Friday 12 December and Staff will finish on Friday 19 December.

2015 SANTA CLARA BOARD MEETING & P&F MEETING The first School Board meeting will be advised early 2015. We will say farewell to the retiring members and elect new members to the executive positions.

The first P&F meeting for 2015, will be held on Tuesday 10 February in the Staff Room at 6.00 pm. All welcome.

2015 YEAR 6 CAMP I am happy to inform you that the 2015 Year 6 Camp has been organised and the Year 6 students will be camping at Rottne

Monday 19 January: Office Staff

Tuesday 27 January: Booklists Home Delivered

Thursday 29 January: Uniform Shop open from 9:00am Teaching Staff

Friday 30 January: Teaching Staff

Monday 2 February: School Year Commences Students are to be dressed in their summer uniform, except Kindergarten and 3 Year Olds.

3 Year Old Program 8:45am

Pre-Primary to Year 6 8:40am

Tuesday 3 February: Kindergarten Staggered

one day this week only

Wednesday 4 February: 3 Year Old Program 8:45am

Thursday 5 February: Kindergarten Staggered

one day this week only

Friday 6 February: Kindergarten Staggered

one day this week only

Monday 9 February: 3 Year Old Program 8:45am Pre-Primary to Year 6 8:40am

Tuesday 10 February: Kindergarten 8:50am

Wednesday 11 February: 3 Year Old Program 8:45am

Thursday 12 February: Kindergarten 8:50am

Friday 13 February: Kindergarten 8:50am

During the season of Advent, and as we prepare a place in our hearts and homes for Jesus, let us be mindful that there are members in our community who are suffering emotionally,spiritually, physically or mentally. Please remember to pray for those in need.

On behalf of the staff and students I wish you all a Happy and a Holy Christmas and a Safe and Happy New Year.

God Bless.

Richard Win PePrincipal

Rottnest Island. The camp commences on 27 May – 29 May, 2015.

SCHOOL FEES Unpaid school fees are well over due. Please arrange payment immediately by cash or cheque or via the internet. Thank you to the families who have called in to settle outstanding fees. This helps the school meet our budgeted financial commitments.

Personal Note What keeps one in Santa Clara? The community spirit of course.

2015 SCHOOL YEAR

Office Staff Booklists Home Delivered Uniform Shop open from 9:00am – 12:30pm Teaching Staff Teaching Staff

TERM 1, WEEK 1 School Year Commences

Students are to be dressed in their summer uniform, except Kindergarten and 3 Year Olds.

8:45am – 11:30am Staggered intake for selected students attend one session this week only

8:40am - 3:00pm Full days

Staggered starting times for selected students finishing at 2:45pm one day this week only - refer to parent information

8:45am – 11:30am Staggered intake for selected students attend one session this week only

Staggered starting times for selected students finishing at 2:45pm one day this week only - refer to parent information

Staggered starting times for selected students finishing at 2:45pm one day this week only - refer to parent information

TERM 1, WEEK 2 onwards

8:45am – 11:30am All 3 Year Old Program Students8:40am – 3:00pm Full days

8:50am – 2:45pm All Kindy students

8:45am – 11:30am All 3 Year Old Program Students

8:50am – 2:45pm All Kindy students

8:50am – 2:45pm All Kindy students

During the season of Advent, and as we prepare a place in our hearts and homes for Jesus, let us be mindful that there are members in our community who are suffering emotionally, spiritually, physically or mentally. Please remember to pray for those in need.

On behalf of the staff and students I wish you all a Happy and a Holy Christmas and a Safe and Happy New Year.

ess.

Richard Win Pe Principal

Students are to be dressed in their summer uniform, except Kindergarten and 3 Year Olds.

for selected students – attend one session this week only

for selected students finishing at 2:45pm – attend refer to parent information

Staggered intake for selected students – attend one session this week only

for selected students finishing at 2:45pm – attend refer to parent information

for selected students finishing at 2:45pm – attend refer to parent information

All 3 Year Old Program Students

All 3 Year Old Program Students

Principal Richard Win PeAPRE / Admin Evelyn TemmenAP Admin / APRE Larry King Teachers: 3 Year Old Program Kristy MadafferiKindergarten Alyssa Adams Pre-Primary Lia PartingtonYear 1 Simone CarcioneYear 2 Sue HawkinsYear 3 Larry KingYear 4 Adrian Tulett Year 5 Evelyn TemmenYear 6 Mim Ellis Music Teacher TBA Liturgical Music Carla Klomp Curriculum Leader, EMU & ICT Coordinator KristyReading Recovery Helen Jackson PE / Sport Specialist Andrew Boxsell Specialist Teacher Lisa

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS YEAR SIX GRADUATION MASS, PRESENTATIONS AND SUPPER – THURSDAY 11 DECEMBER 2014Tonight, commencing at 6:00pm, celebrates the Graduation Mass for the Year Six children at Santa Clara School. After the mass, there will be presentations and supper for the children. Special thanks to Mrs Mim Ellis (Year Six teacher) for all her hard work in preparing for this evening. Members of the school choir will be in attendance on the night. These students will be allowed freeOn behalf of the school, I wish all the Year Six childr THE YEAR CONCLUDES FOR ALL STUDENTS ON FRIDAY 12 DE CEMBER 2014 How fast has the year gone? It only seemed justTomorrow will be the last school day for students. All school staff will be at the school until Friday 19 December 2014. I would like to wish all parents and chand holiday. School will commence next year on Thursday 29 January 2015 for staff and on 2 February 2014 for students . Larry King (Assistant Principal Religious Education)

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL NEWS Hello Everyone,

It is difficult to believe that we are already at the end of another school year. It has been a wonderful year for staff and students and I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank parents and families for all your support and encouragement of both staff and students this year. We truly are a blessed community.

Here are a few notices for your interest and information.

Richard Win Pe Evelyn Temmen Larry King

Kristy Madafferi Alyssa Adams Lia Partington Simone Carcione Sue Hawkins Larry King Adrian Tulett Evelyn Temmen Mim Ellis

TBA

Carla Klomp

Kristy Madafferi Helen Jackson Andrew Boxsell

Tilzey

Admin Relief LOTE (Italian) (Funded through ItaloWelfare Association)

Teaching Assistants: 3 Year Old Program Kindergarten

Pre-Primary Year 1 Year 2 Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 Library

Ancillary Staff: Administration Officer Finance / Admin OfficerSocial Worker Canteen Manager & Uniform Shop CoordinatorCleaner

OSC Staff

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS

YEAR SIX GRADUATION MASS, PRESENTATIONS AND SUPPER – (COMMENCING AT 6:00pm) THURSDAY 11 DECEMBER 2014

Tonight, commencing at 6:00pm, celebrates the Graduation Mass for the Year Six children at Santa Clara School. After the mass, there will be presentations and supper for the children. Special thanks

Mim Ellis (Year Six teacher) for all her hard work in preparing for this evening. Members of the school choir will be in attendance on the night. These students will be allowed freeOn behalf of the school, I wish all the Year Six children the very best for their future endeavours.

THE YEAR CONCLUDES FOR ALL STUDENTS ON FRIDAY 12 DE CEMBER 2014 How fast has the year gone? It only seemed just-like yesterday the 2014 school year commenced. Tomorrow will be the last school day for students. All school staff will be at the school until Friday 19 December 2014. I would like to wish all parents and children a healthy and safe Christmas, New Year and holiday. School will commence next year on Thursday 29 January 2015 for staff and on

Religious Education)

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL NEWS

It is difficult to believe that we are already at the end of another school year. It has been a wonderful year for staff and students and I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank parents and

encouragement of both staff and students this year. We truly are a

Here are a few notices for your interest and information.

TBA Margaret Trant

(Funded through Italo-Australian Cultural

Carmel Reed Christine Wilson & Cheryl Rebello

Jenni Cotton Christina Nunn Cheryl Rebello Carmel Lewis Ann Ball

Suzanne Walker Admin Officer Richard Truscott

Hilary Campos

Uniform Shop Coordinator Sonia Thiel Zak Abraham

Keren Barry Stacey Paries

Daniella Cisternas Rebecca Ieraci Angela McSwain

(COMMENCING AT 6:00pm)

Tonight, commencing at 6:00pm, celebrates the Graduation Mass for the Year Six children at Santa Clara School. After the mass, there will be presentations and supper for the children. Special thanks

Mim Ellis (Year Six teacher) for all her hard work in preparing for this evening. Members of the school choir will be in attendance on the night. These students will be allowed free-dress tomorrow.

future endeavours.

THE YEAR CONCLUDES FOR ALL STUDENTS ON FRIDAY 12 DE CEMBER 2014 like yesterday the 2014 school year commenced.

Tomorrow will be the last school day for students. All school staff will be at the school until Friday 19 ildren a healthy and safe Christmas, New Year

and holiday. School will commence next year on Thursday 29 January 2015 for staff and on Monday

It is difficult to believe that we are already at the end of another school year. It has been a wonderful year for staff and students and I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank parents and

encouragement of both staff and students this year. We truly are a

CHRISTMAS CONCERT: Wow! What more can I say, it was a great night. Our children are so talented and Mrs Hodges did such an amazing job of teaching the whole school dance and movement as well as coordinating and planning the concert.talents in performing arts. I have had so much great feedback from parents and staff. REPORTS: School reports for Semester hard on assessing and reporting to parents on student progress for this year. ICE-BUCKET CHALLENGE: Last week quite a few staff members took part in thchallenge. A fundraiser for this awareness raising event for Motor Neuron disease raised close to $230. Thank you to everyone who took part and supported the cause with donations and your support. TERM END 2014 AND NEW SCHOOL YEAR: The new school year commences for students on Monday 2 February 2015. The office rMonday 19 January and teaching and ancillary staff commence on Thursday 29.

ASSEMBLY: Coming up this week, Friday 12 December is our final assembly for the year lead by our graduating Year Six class.

This will commence at 2:00pm (and not 2:1 2015 BOOKLISTS: Booklists and classroom requirements for 2015 were sent home in Week 6. A notice from OfficeMax is attached. If you did not receive your requirement list for 2015 these please contact the office. I would like to wish everyone in the school community a Happy and Holy Christmas and a wonderful, safe holiday break. Ms Evelyn Temmen Assistant Principal

A very big THANK YOU to all of our Canteen volunteers who have given so generously of their time this year.

Your help is always much appreciated!

We look forward to a new year and the prospect of new families joining our canteen volunteers’ roster. Please feel free to come and see me at the Canteen or leave your name and contact details at the office.

Have a wonderful Christmas and I look forward to seeing you in the new year!

Mrs Sonia Thiel

Canteen Manager

Wow! What more can I say, it was a great night. Our children are so talented and Mrs Hodges did such an amazing job of teaching the whole school dance and movement as well as coordinating and planning the concert. All the children were a wonderful showcase of their talents in performing arts. I have had so much great feedback from parents and staff.

emester Two were sent home on Monday. Teachers worked very reporting to parents on student progress for this year.

Last week quite a few staff members took part in thraiser for this awareness raising event for Motor Neuron disease raised close to

you to everyone who took part and supported the cause with donations and your

TERM END 2014 AND NEW SCHOOL YEAR: Term ends for students this Friday 12 December. The new school year commences for students on Monday 2 February 2015. The office r

January and teaching and ancillary staff commence on Thursday 29.

ASSEMBLY: Coming up this week, Friday 12 Decemberis our final assembly for the year lead by our graduating Year Six class. This will commence at 2:00pm (and not 2:15pm). Everyone welcome!

School BankingFinal day for School Banking will be this Friday 12 December 2014. King’s Crown Christmas Concert last Friday. Please return to

Kindy if found. Thank you.

to all of our Canteen volunteers who have given so generously of their time this year.

Your help is always much appreciated!

forward to a new year and the prospect of new families joining our canteen volunteers’ roster. Please feel free to come and see me at the Canteen or leave your name and contact details at the office.

Have a wonderful Christmas and I look forward to

Wow! What more can I say, it was a great night. Our children are so talented and Mrs Hodges did such an amazing job of teaching the whole school dance and movement

All the children were a wonderful showcase of their talents in performing arts. I have had so much great feedback from parents and staff.

wo were sent home on Monday. Teachers worked very

Last week quite a few staff members took part in the ice-bucket raiser for this awareness raising event for Motor Neuron disease raised close to

you to everyone who took part and supported the cause with donations and your

Term ends for students this Friday 12 December. The new school year commences for students on Monday 2 February 2015. The office reopens on

January and teaching and ancillary staff commence on Thursday 29.

ASSEMBLY: Coming up this week, Friday 12 December is our final assembly for the year lead by our graduating Year Six class.

5pm). Everyone welcome!

School Banking Final day for School

will be this Friday 12 December 2014.

King’s Crown missing from Christmas Concert last Friday. Please return to

Kindy if found. Thank you.

Running Club Thank you to everyone who has made it to running club at any stage throughout the year. I hope you have felt some improvement in your fitness and are learning to love running.

The final presentations will happen at this weekassembly and I would also like to specifically congratulate the following students for reaching the 100km milestone.

Adrien Cotte 100kmConnor Chehab 100kmShantelle Soe 100km

Immanuel Tesfaye 102kmGemma Harrison 109km

Dannielle Soe 110 kmElla Phillip-Clarke 110km

Allyson Lai 112 kmKailum Pearson 112kmEphrem Tesfaye 125kmRyley Pearson 127km

Dillon Thiel 133km

Thank You Thank you to all the parents and families who have given up their time to help with the numerous events we held in PE this year. Hopefully I will have you back next year. Andrew Boxsell Phys Ed Coordinator

Please return the following to the school office:� Update of Family Information

newsletters) � Completed 2015 ICT Policies � Updated Immunisation Records (showing 4

year old vaccinations) � Current email addresses – as of next year, all

newsletters will be via email and on the

school’s website. Thank you.

PARENT REMINDERS

2015 Term Dates

Term 1: Monday 2 February Term 2: Monday 20 April – Term 3: Monday 20 July – Friday 25 September Term 4: Monday 12 October

(Please note that dates are subject to change.)

Thank you to everyone who has made it to running club at any stage throughout the year. I hope you have felt some improvement in your fitness and are learning to love running.

The final presentations will happen at this week’s ike to specifically

llowing students for reaching

Adrien Cotte 100km Connor Chehab 100km Shantelle Soe 100km

Immanuel Tesfaye 102km Gemma Harrison 109km

Dannielle Soe 110 km Clarke 110km

112 km Kailum Pearson 112km Ephrem Tesfaye 125km Ryley Pearson 127km

Dillon Thiel 133km

Thank you to all the parents and families who have given up their time to help with the numerous

Hopefully I will

OSC NEWS

� Santa Clara BBQ starts 6:00pm

� OSC will be closed from December 2014 to 2015. This means that the first day of operation for the centre will be Monday 5 January 2015.

Keren & Staff at OSC wouldeveryone a very safe Merry Christmas and joyous New Year.

Thank you for all your support throughout the year. We have amazing children & families. Good luck to those leaving us.

See you all in the New Year!!!

Keren Barry Supervisor ApprovalSanta Clara OSC

Please return the following to the school office: Update of Family Information (on previous

Updated Immunisation Records (showing 4

as of next year, all newsletters will be via email and on the

Thank you.

OUT OF SCHOOL CAREBOOKINGS FOR 2015

All parents who would like to enrol their children in Out of School Care in 2015 are asked to register even if your child has already attended

Enrolment is required each year for children as our services do not automatically roll over to th

Please contact Keren or Stacey as soon as possible. Thank you.

PARENT REMINDERS

OUT OF SCHOOL CAREBOOKINGS FOR 2015

Term Dates

February – Thursday 2 April

Friday 3 July

Friday 25 September

Monday 12 October – Friday 11 December

(Please note that dates are subject to change.)

OSC NEWS

– Friday 12 December

OSC will be closed from Friday 19 to Friday 2 January

This means that the first day of operation for the centre will be Monday 5

SC would like to wish afe Merry Christmas and

Thank you for all your support throughout We have amazing children &

to those leaving us.

See you all in the New Year!!!

Supervisor Approval

OUT OF SCHOOL CARE BOOKINGS FOR 2015

All parents who would like to enrol their children in Out of School Care in 2015 are asked to register even if your child has already attended OSC this year.

Enrolment is required each year for children as our services do not automatically roll over to the next year.

Please contact Keren or Stacey as soon as possible. Thank you.

OUT OF SCHOOL CARE BOOKINGS FOR 2015