58 Clegg Road, Mount Evelyn.

Ph: 9736 2219 Fax: 9736 1443

Email: principal@smmountevelyn.catholic.edu.au

No. 22, 25th July, 2016

Dear Parents,

Exciting news and congratulations go to Ms Sonya Lewis on the safe arrival of baby Leela Rose weighing 8lb on Friday. Both are doing very well and we are all looking forward to a visit from them, hopefully soon! We also welcome two new families to St Mary’s; Jacob G who has started in prep B today and Noah S who started in prep R last Monday. Great to have new friend in Prep! Last Friday, our boys’ and girls’ T-ball teams competed in the zone final. Both teams played amazingly in awful weather conditions and both teams won! They now progress through to the region final later in the term. WELL DONE everyone!

With the change in weather it is time to move to Winter uniform. There are always a couple of weeks where both Summer and Winter uniform are acceptable, however it must be correctly one or the other, and not a combination of both. For example, Winter tights with a Summer dress is not the correct uniform. I have noted that many children have had a growth spurt since last wearing their winter uniform, so please check the length of uniforms before children wear them; dresses and tunics should not be above the knee. It is also necessary to check the condition of the uniforms to ensure that the colour and condition of them is still okay.

The annual Wandin Field Day is fast approaching and once again we are looking for volunteers to help organise, co-ordinate and work shifts at this major fundraiser for St Mary's. Please contact the office if you can assist in any way at all. More details will be in the newsletter next week. School Production (years 3-6) is galloping towards us with rehearsals in full swing. Please read the Costume note that went home today. Tickets can also be ordered from today. Please use the order form inside this week’s newsletter. A BIG thankyou to the families that have braved this morning chilly weather to attend the Working Bee. The next Working Bee is for the Production on and will be held Saturday the 20th of August, 9-11.30am. If you haven’t put your name down yet, please contact the office or fill out the working bee form in this newsletter. With my prayers and best wishes for the coming week,

Congratulations to our Students of the Week: PB: Charlotte P PR: Laylah F 1/2R: Cooper W 1/2F: Liam P 1/2P: Lucia M 1/2H: Sharli F 3/4C: Nash C 3/4R: Rebecca B 3/4F: Scarlett S 3/4N: Lachlan S 5/6B: Joshua Z 5/6L: Nathan E 5/6F Stephanie M 5/6S: Sienna C

Dates to Highlight for Term 2

Annual School Production August 24th & 25th

Last Day of Term 3 ~ Friday 16th September -2.30pm

School Closure Days for 2016 Monday, 31st October (Day before Cup Day) – Reporting

Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God.

The pure in heart reveal in

their faces a childlike simplicity. We see in the face of

Christ an innocence and trust that is also on the faces of children.

There is an openness to God at the heart of everything.

Innocent though he was,

Jesus Christ faced deep suffering, enduring torture and

public execution. In the depths of this darkness he continued to

trust in the will of God, and he forgave his executioners.

Lord Jesus, as we contemplate

your face, your purity of heart, may we find strength to go

forward on our path of life. May we, too, be filled with trust in God as

we follow you, our leader and guide.

Amen.

The Face of Christ as a Young Jew

by Rembrandt

Week Day & Date Time Event

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Wednesday 27th July Thursday 28th July Friday, 29th July

8.45am 10.30am 3.30pm 2.30pm 8.45am

Working Bee

MLMC Musical – Grade 5/6

Staff Meeting

MLMC Open Day/Parent Info

3/4 Basketball Clinic #1

School Assembly

Task-works - Excursion Grade 3/4

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Monday, 1st August Wednesday 3rd August Thursday, 4th August Friday, 5th August

3.30pm 8.45am 2.30pm

Staff Meeting Basketball Clinic 3/4 Level #2 School Assembly 5/6 Level Bowling

St Mary’s Mass Times Mount Evelyn

Saturday 6.00pm & Sunday 10.30am & 5.00pm

St Mary’s Catholic Parish 58 Clegg Road, Mt Evelyn

Mass: 6pm Saturdays, 10:30am & 5pm Sundays

Sacred Heart Catholic Parish

Park Road, Warburton Mass: 4:30pm Sundays

St Thomas a Becket Church

40 Milners Road, Yarra Junction Mass: 9am Sundays

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND

Invest in your most precious asset......Your Marriage! Forget life’s tensions and interruptions and rekindle the closeness, intimacy, love and romance that brought you together. Recharge your relationship batteries and explore the precious nature of your marriage, allowing you both to share your feelings, hopes and dreams with

each other in ways that normal, daily living tends to inhibit.

There is no group sharing. Couples and a priest present the weekend. It is based around Catholic values but couples of all faiths are welcome.

2016 Melbourne weekend dates : 17-19 June, 19-21 Aug, 11-13 Nov

Starts 7pm on Friday. Ends 5pm Sunday. Accommodation and all meals provided. Information/Bookings: PH: Marianne & Marcel

(03) 9733 0997 Email: vicbookings@wwme.org.au Website:www.wwme.org.au

FOSTER CARERS NEEDED

If you have thought about foster care, please get in touch and ask the questions you have always wanted to.

Ring Key Assets 1800 932 237 or 1800 WE CARE Email: info@keyassets.com.au

www.keyassets.com.au Like us on Facebook: keyassets

COFFEE INVITATION

COFFEE INVITATION FOR ALL ST MARY’S PARENTS

EVERY MONDAY MORNING AT THE CHURCH

Come and join us, pop in for a quick cuppa and a chat ……

ST MARY’S FROM 9.00am until 10.00am A great way to meet new families

ALL WELCOME!

FIREWOOD

Firewood sales

A generous, well split, one cubic metre of local hardwood with 2 large bags of Stringybark

kindling delivered for

$125.00 Call Andrew Zmegac

0427 887 329

Please ensure that all items of uniform are well maintained, including

sports uniform and hats.

Uniforms All St. Mary’s students are required to wear the full correct school uniform. We believe that the wearing of uniforms

promotes the children’s pride in their school and self-discipline. Uniform items can be purchased or made at little cost.

The uniform shop at St. Mary’s carries all uniform items, including school and library bags. There is a small amount

of second hand uniforms available in the shop.

Children are expected to have a school bag with the St Mary’s School logo.

Please ensure that your children bring their correct school bag.

Girls’ Winter Uniform Boys’ Winter Uniform

Navy tunic or tailored pants Navy Trousers Length of dresses and tunics should (no jeans, jean style or cargo pants) not be above the knee (no jeans, jean style or cargo pants) St Mary’s polo shirt St Mary’s polo shirt St Mary’s windcheater St Mary’s windcheater Navy socks or tights Navy socks Black polished shoes Black polished shoes (no sneakers/runners) (no sneakers/runners) Navy gloves and scarf (optional) Navy gloves and scarf (optional)

Girls’ Winter Sports Uniform Boys’ Winter Sports Uniform

Navy track suit pants Navy track suit pants St Mary’s windcheater St Mary’s windcheater Navy unisex sports shorts or Navy unisex sports shorts Navy skort. St Mary’s polo shirt St Mary’s polo shirt White St. Mary’s sports socks or plain White St. Mary’s sports socks or plain white socks and runners white socks and runners

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HEADBANDS FOR SALE

3 STYLES TO CHOOSE FROM SAMPLES AT THE OFFICE

------------------------------------------------------------------- HEADBAND ORDER FORM: Name ________________________________________________________ Class _____________ Style A. (select quantity) _____ Style B. (select quantity) _____ Style C. (select quantity) _____

$ 5.00 each Amount Enclosed $ __________(Exact money only/Cash Only/No change given

B

A

C

PLEASE LABEL YOUR

CHILDRENS UNIFORMS.

Any no name items will be

resold as second hand

uniform items at the

uniform shop!

$5

Mini Vinnies: The Photo Booth ……. Perhaps you missed out last week or forgot your gold coin, don’t worry, we

will be having another day for Photo Booth this Thursday at first play. We are raising money for “Assist- a-student”

program and St. Vincent de Paul society.

Parent Helpers Workshop (repeat due to popular demand!)

Would you like to assist in the classroom? Would you like to

share in an educational journey?

If so, please come and join me at our “Parent Classroom Helpers” workshop. This workshop will help you to

understand what is involved in helping out in the classroom.

You will be given some hints and tips for working with

children and some curriculum background. It is school

policy that parents attend a workshop before assisting in the

classroom. The workshop will run for approximately 90 minutes.

There are two workshop times available. (you only have to attend one)

Wednesday 10th August at 9.30a.m.

OR

Wednesday 10th August at 6.30 pm

Please fill out the attendance slip below and return it to 1/2F or the office by Friday 5th

August, if you are interested in attending one of the workshops

Thank-you,

Veronica Fraraccio

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I would like to attend the Parent Classroom Helpers workshop

My name _______________________________________ My child’s name ______________________________ class ____________ Workshop I wish to attend (please circle)

Wednesday 10th August at 9.30a.m Wednesday 10th August at 6.30 pm

NB* All classroom helpers are required to have a working with children check. These are

available free for volunteers.

WORKING BEES 2016

We believe that having a safe and pleasant school environment is important. Thank you to all families who have

helped with school maintenance during last year.

To assist planning for this year we are asking each family to attend ONE Working Bee and to indicate which

session,(listed below) suits best.

In an effort to cater for everyone, we will hold Working Bees across a range of days and times.

The alternative to attending a Working Bee is to complete the payment details below which are for a $60.00

contribution toward hiring maintenance help as required.

Please complete and return the form below as soon as possible (families who have not replied by Feb 26th will be

contacted).

Yours faithfully,

THE MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE.

EDUCATION BOARD.

______________________________________________________________________________________

PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN TO SCHOOL

NAME:_______________________________________ ELDEST CHILD’S GRADE:_______________.

Monday July 25th Saturday August 20th (Production set up)

(8:45- 10:45 am) (9:00-11:30am)

Wednesday Oct 12th Monday Nov 28th

(Twilight 3.30pm-6.00pm) (8:45-10:45am)

Please debit my credit card for $60.00:

(Please circle) Visa / Mastercard

Name on the card ____________________________________________________________________

Credit Card Number: [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] – [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] – [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] – [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]

Expiry Date: [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]

Do you find that your child is having emotional or behavioral issues or is overly anxious?

OnPsych are a team of fully qualified and registered psychologists who specialise in child and adolescent services working in primary and secondary schools in both individual and group settings. Services are performed on site at school, at NO COST to the school, student or parent, through Medicare bulk billing.

These services are also available to parents.

We now have an OnPsych psychologist, Arabella Mayne, working here at our school. The approaches that Arabella use include:

CBT (cognitive behaviour therapy) Client centred and solution focussed therapy.

Employs a collaborative approach.

Issues covered by a mental health plan include: Anxiety, Attention deficit, Alcohol/drug abuse, Adjustment disorders, Bereavement, Conduct disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, Enuresis (non organic), Neurasthenia, Obsessive compulsive disorder, Panic, Phobia, Psychosis, Post- traumatic, Stress, Sleep disorders, Mood disorders, Spectrum disorders, Interpersonal, learning or behavioural disorders, exam stress, harming and adjustment difficulties (social and situational)

If you believe that this service may benefit your child or yourselves, please contact Lynne O'Meara or Angela Glennie on 9736 2219 for further information on how to access Arabella’s services.

St Mary’s School Pastoral Care Worker Contact details: Name: Miss Camillia Acosta Provider: OnPsych School Services Days available at school: Tuesday, Wednesdays & Fridays: 9:30am- 4:00pm Based/ located: Pastoral Care room (opposite Open Learning Centre) Email: Camillia Acosta cacosta@smmountevelyn.catholic.edu.au Angela Glennie glena@smmountevelyn.catholic.edu.au Phone number: 9736 2219

2016 FEES

ST MARY’S require every year a new fee agreement form to be returned with

your up to date payment details.

Always check your statements carefully and confirm they are correct.

St Mary’s BSB/ACCOUNT Details St Marys Primary School

BSB 083-347 Account Number 676054930

Parents of Grade 5 Students 2016 Enrolment process for starting year 7 in 2018

Make contact with your preferred secondary school

in term 4, 2016. Follow their enrolment requirement process.

Term 2 of 2017 – St Mary’s will send you forms to complete of

which secondary school you hope your child to attend. These forms are forwarded to your applied secondary school.

Offers are made to you by the secondary school you have applied for a placement in May 2017.

Look in the newsletter for advertisements of open days

MISSION OF GREATNESS

Ticket Order Form

Grades 3-6

Family Name: _________________ Contact Number: ______________

Eldest Childs Name: _____________________ Grade: ______________

Matinee Matinee Matinee Matinee Matinee Matinee Matinee

Wednesday 24th August 12.00pm Number of Tickets Required ______ @ $6.00 Thursday 25th August 12.00pm Number of Tickets Required ______ @ $6.00

Evening Evening Evening Evening Evening Evening Evening Evening

Wednesday 24th August 6.00pm Number of Tickets Required 1__2__ @ $10.00 Thursday 25th August 6.00pm Number of Tickets Required 1__2__ @ $10.00 2 tickets maximum for evening for initial order/if more are required please contact the office

Total Number of Tickets Ordered __________

Total Amount Payable on Collection $ ___________

Notification in the newsletter when tickets are ready to be

picked up from office

OFFICE USE ONLY

Seat Allocation Numbers

Wednesday

12.00pm Row ______ Seats Numbers _______________________________________________

6.00pm Row ______ Seats Numbers _______________________________________________

Thursday

12.00pm Row ______ Seats Numbers _______________________________________________

6.00pm Row ______ Seats Numbers _______________________________________________

DO NOT SEND ANY MONEY WITH THIS ORDER

NB* No Credit Card facility available/No Cheques CASH ONLY PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON PICKUP OF TICKETS.

Religious Education News

Sunday, 24 Jul 2016: Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C Lk 11:1-13

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke

Ask, and it will be given to you.

Once Jesus was in a certain place praying, and when he had finished, one of

his disciples said, ‘Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.’ He

said to them, ‘Say this when you pray:

“Father, may your name be held holy,

your kingdom come;

give us each day our daily bread,

and forgive us our sins,

for we ourselves forgive each one who is in debt to us.

And do not put us to the test.”’

He also said to them, ‘Suppose one of you has a friend and goes to him in the middle of the night to say,

“My friend, lend me three loaves, because a friend of mine on his travels has just arrived at my house

and I have nothing to offer him”; and the man answers from inside the house, “Do not bother me. The

door is bolted now, and my children and I are in bed; I cannot get up to give it to you.” I tell you, if the

man does not get up and give it him for friendship’s sake, persistence will be enough to make him get up

and give his friend all he wants.

‘So I say to you: Ask, and it will be given to you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be

opened to you. For the one who asks always receives; the one who searches always finds; the one who

knocks will always have the door opened to him. What father among you would hand his son a stone

when he asked for bread? Or hand him a snake instead of a fish? Or hand him a scorpion if he asked for

an egg? If you then, who are evil, know how to give your children what is good, how much more will the

heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!’ The Gospel of the Lord

Class Mass this week: 3 / 4 R and Prep B will attend Mass at 9.00 a.m.

on Thursday in the church. All most welcome!

Mini Vinnies: The Photo Booth went very well last Thursday with 54

photos taken of individuals and groups of 2 or 3 children in the dress up

items provided. Thank you to everyone who came along and supported

us. We collected over $100.00!

Perhaps you missed out last week or forgot your gold coin, don’t worry,

we will be having another day for Photo Booth this Thursday at first

play. We are raising money for “Assist- a-student” program and St.

Vincent de Paul society.

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS

Entertainment Books are now available for sale in the

PARENTS & FRIENDS COMMITTEE

TRIVIA NIGHT DONATIONS REQUIRED

This is our School's bi-annual Major Fundraiser. We hope you are able to attend. 13th of August at the School's hall. 7.30pm.

(Further information for bookings will follow very soon) We have many, many generous families and friends in our midst at St Mary's and we are now taking donations- big

and small- to help us to ensure we can raise much needed funds for the School. If you have any donations of new goods, vouchers, hampers etc, please leave at the School's office or contact

Belinda on 0408800713.Thanks families!

TRIVIA NIGHT DONATION THANK YOU’S! FERNWOOD FITNESS GYM CHIRNSIDE KMART CHIRNSIDE BIG W LILYDALE COLDSTREAM BREWERY SAVERA INDIAN RESTAURANT KURANGA NATIVE NURSERY IGA MT EVELYN PIP SQUEAKZ RECYCLE BUNNINGS CHIRNSIDE COLES LILYDALE FUTSAL OZ COMPUTALIGN NUNAWADING PLATINUM TENNIS BELMEN PHOTOGRAPHY CUCKOO RESTAURANT PUFFING BILLY RAILWAY LUNA PARK METHVEN PROFESSIONALS MOOROOLBARK WANDIN NEWSAGENCY IGA WANDIN MR K’S CAFÉ WANDIN WANDIN/SEVILLE BENDIGO BANK MELIA LEE FITNESS (ELISE SCHROETER – PERSONAL TRAINER) WILSON CARPETS HAIR DIVA KARLA ZMEGAC CAKES CHEMIST WAREHOUSE LILYDALE YARRA VALLEY CHOCOLATERIE ACE SPACE PLAY CENTRE CHESTERFIELD FARM MR K DELI YOUR INSPIRATION AT HOME (ANNETTE PRESTON) WILSON AND BRADLEY EXTRA SPECIAL THANKS TO: KUSTOM CONCRETE POLISHING (KNIGHT FAMILY) SOUTH EAST PLUMBING AND SEWERAGE (MORSE FAMILY) LOGIN SYSTEMS – MANAGED I.T. SOLUTIONS (WALPOLE FAMILY) UNBLOCK PLUMBING (KEARTON FAMILY) JAY & ZEE DESIGN STUDIO (DE LULIO FAMILY) RICHARD BELL FINANCE CONSULTANT

ST. MARY’S TUCKSHOP

Term 3, 2016

ORDERING: Please put your child’s Name, Grade, Order and Amount (and change) clearly on a paper bag. Correct change if

possible (wrap money in paper) For Families paying together, please write on each bag name and grade of each child.

HOT FOOD

Beef Pie 3.00

Party Pie 1.00

Party Sausage Roll 1.00

Hot Dog 2.20

Dim Sims .80

Chicken tenders 1.10

Party Pasties 1.00

Lasagne 2.50

Mac n Cheese 2.50

Extras

(Please write as a separate item)

Soya Sauce .30

Tomato Sauce .30

Brown Paper Bags .20

ROLLS

(white only)

Buttered 1.00

ADD

Vegemite .30

Cheese .50

Mayo .20

Lettuce .50

Tomato .50

DRINKS

Nippies Milk 1.50

(Choc ,Strawberry)

Mineral Water 1.20

Orange, Cola, Apple Rasberry or Blue Heaven

Just Juice 1.20

Apple or Paradise Punch

SNACKS

Jam Doughnut 1.10

Ring Doughnut .90

Chocolate or Strawberry

Choc Chip Cookie .80

Low Salt Popcorn 1.00

Vegie Chips Salt & Vinegar 1.20

Chips:

Low salt plain 1.20

Honey and soy 1.20

SPECIAL TREATS

Limit 1 per order

Red Skins .30

Milko Sticks .30

Ovalteenies .90

Sunfruit Lollie Bag .90

*PLEASE NOTE “NEW PRICES”

St Mary’s Food Bank

Once again we are collecting donations for our Food Bank. Every year a team of ladies set aside a couple of days from their own busy lives, to cook and prepare meals to freeze for families that may be going through a difficult time. This has helped many members of our St Marys Primary School

Community last year.

We are asking for donations of, lasagne sheets, pasta sauce, tomato paste, cheese, stock and anything else we can use to make up trays of yummy lasagne and Bolognese sauce. We would also appreciate monetary donations so we can purchase meat and fresh ingredients our recipes.

If you know of anyone from St Mary’s Primary school that may need some help with a meal for their family, please contact the office.

NEXT COOK-UP - TBA

AT ST MARY’S TUCKSHOP.

HELPERS REQUIRED FOR ALL ENQURIES PLEASE

CALL Karla 0418 271 755