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58 Clegg Road, Mount Evelyn. Ph: 9736 2219 Fax: 9736 1443

Email: principal@smmountevelyn.catholic.edu.au

No.17. 5th June 2017

Dear Parents,

Please spread the word! Assembly this week will be in the hall on Thursday morning at 8:45am instead of Friday

morning. This change is only for this week as the hall is in use by the 1/2 level on Friday. Speaking of the 1/2 level,

it has been a construction site as they have been busily designing, planning and making all manner of moving

creations! I know that several parents and grandparents are coming along to the culmination of this investigation on

Friday and we are all looking forward to a very exciting day!

The Student Action Team also had a very exciting day last Thursday when they attended the Mt Evelyn School

Leaders’ Youth Forum at Yarra Hills Secondary College. This day was spent with student leaders from five other

schools in the area and the students were challenged to think of ways to break down barriers around stereo types, lack

of resilience and equality in schools. Stay tuned as our Student Action Team will now start to plan a whole school

action project around one aspect of the day that they feel would make a positive change in our school.

The Year 3/4 students thoroughly enjoyed their incursion from Russell the Baker on Friday. Chatting to the students

today it seems that Russell was certainly an entertaining character who not only taught the children about the bread

making process, but made an impression with his many funny stories too! I was impressed that amongst all of the

excitement, the students were still able to link his visit to the fact that as a level they have been learning all about the

Eucharist. It’s terrific to see the students (and teachers), so engaged and excited by their learning.

Congratulations to Harrison A, Mitchell R and Riley L for making their First Reconciliation last Tuesday.

A reminder to those families with a child preparing to receive First Communion

that the Family Night is in the hall tomorrow night at 6pm. This is always a

very special time for families to come together in preparation for First Holy

Communion and we look forward to sharing this next step in their faith journey

with you.

Congratulations to our Students of the Week last week: Prep B: Kaia D Prep R: Thomas C 1/2F: Tristan R 1/2H: Harry C 1/2P: Mika C 1/2R: Donna D 3/4R: Jarrah W 3/4F: Sam C

3/4G: Lachlan Mc 3/4C: Tilly P 5/6B: Riley L 5/6F: Jessica B 5/6P: Brooke L 5/6C: Shalina T My prayers and best wishes for the coming week

Angela Glennie Acting principal

Lord, May I become at all times, both now and forever, A protector for those without protection.

A guide for those who have lost their way. A ship for those with oceans to cross.

A bridge for those with rivers to cross. A sanctuary for those in danger. A lamp for those without light.

A place of refuge for those who lack shelter. And a servant to all in need.

I ask this in Your Name.

Amen

WHATS COMING UP

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Monday, 5th June Tuesday, 6th June Thursday 8th June

Friday, 9th June

8.45am

2.00pm 8.45am

9.00am

School Assembly Staff Meeting P&F Meeting School Assembly

Year 1/2 Level Incursion

Upcoming Information School Assembly now every Friday at 8.45am (this week only on Thursday!) FRIDAY 30th June– LAST DAY FOR TERM 2, 2.30PM FINISH School Resumes for Term 3 on Monday 17thh July at 8.45am

WINTER UNIFORM required to be worn TERM 2 & 3

School Closure Monday 11th June - Queens Birthday

MASS TIMES

St Mary’s Mt Evelyn

Saturdays - 6:30 pm & Sundays 10.30 am & 5.00pm

Applications for enrolment are now CLOSED for Prep 2018

2017 Medical Forms Medical confirmation forms have been sent out. Please read them carefully to

ensure all details are correct. Please return them to the office for us to keep on file

for when we need to contact you.

We have children attending our school with severe (life threatening) peanut allergies. As always, we are concerned for the safety of our children, and ask everyone to avoid bringing any items that may contain peanuts to

school, as the smallest amount of peanut or proteins of peanuts on benches, etc., can affect an allergic child. Whilst I can appreciate

that there may be children who just love to have their peanut butter sandwiches or bars, I am sure that if it was your child with the

allergy, you would also appreciate people helping out in this way

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Monday, 11th June Tuesday 13th June Friday 16th June Sunday 18th June

8.45am 2.00pm

School Closure–Queen’s B'day

Division Cross Country – Yarra .G. Interschool Sports - Home First Communion

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!

IMPORTANT NOTICE - YEAR 7 2018 and 2019 APPLICATIONS TO COLLEGES CLOSE FOR YEAR 7 2019 ON 25TH AUGUST 2017

Parents of Grade 5 Students of 2017 Enrolment process for starting year 7 in 2019

Make contact with your preferred secondary school in term 1, 2017. Follow their enrolment requirement

process. Term 2 of 2017 – St Mary’s will send you forms to complete of which secondary school you wish

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 with by May 2018.

Look in the newsletter for advertisements of open days

GRADE 4 parents of 2017 please contact your secondary school of preference to get information on the

enrolment process for year 7 2019.

APPLICATIONS TO COLLEGES CLOSE FOR YEAR 7 2019 ON 25TH AUGUST 2017

(CSEF) CAMPS, SPORTS & EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF)

REMINDER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE INFORMATION FOR PARENTS WITH A HEALTHCARE CARD

Every Victorian child should have access to the world of learning opportunities that exist beyond the classroom. The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund helps ensure that no student will miss out on the opportunity to join their classmates for

important, educational and fun activities. It is part of making Victoria the Education State and the Government’s commitment to breaking the link between a student’s background and their outcomes.

IF YOU HAVE A CURRENT HEALTHCARE CARD Contact the school office to obtain a CSEF application form or download from

www.education.vic.gov.au/csef

2017 SCHOOL FEES

If you have not yet filled out a 2017 fee agreement, please contact the office immediately.

St Mary’s BSB/ACCOUNT Details Please see below our BSB details for online transfers

St Marys Primary School BSB 083-347 Account Number 676054930

When paying online please clearly state your eldest child name and surname when

processing your payment

CONGRATULATIONS

Harley and Xavier had a momentous day yesterday as they both played their 50th game for the

Mount Evelyn Rovers.

GOOD LUCK to the St Mary’s Sharks

who play their last game for the season

this Friday…..

‘Go Sharks’

ST MARY’S CAR PARK RULES

For the safety of all our children we ask that driver courtesy,

patience and the utmost care is practised at all times.

No standing in the driveway or

roundabout areas unless

‘ALL’ parking spaces are taken.

DO NOT LET YOUR CHILDREN OUT

OF YOUR CAR ON THE INSIDE

(drivers side)

LANE OF THE ROUNDABOUT

We need access for emergency and delivery vehicles and buses. Blocking the driveway also means that others are unable to access available parking spaces and causes a

dangerous back up of traffic in Clegg Road.

Pick up and drop off on the roundabout only at the designated

place. Please ensure that your child can do up their own seat belt if

you are using this area, as this will ensure an uninterrupted flow.

If we all cooperate the car park does work. We find that generally, the

car park is virtually cleared by 3.30pm. So it may be beneficial to come a

little later, rather than earlier.

The speed limit at St Mary’s is 5km

at all times in the Car Park

OTHER STUFF

School Vegetable Garden News The weather has turned cold, we are beginning to plant our winter veggies and some flowers to colour our garden! Donations needed: any coloured flowers, native plants and outdoor paint to paint the tyres would be great! This week the garden club will be working in the garden on Wednesday 31stMay from 10.45 till 11.30am. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. All helpers are required to have a working with children’s check. Also, if you would like to assist, please complete the form below. Or email rpritchard@smmountevelyn.catholic.edu.au. Thank-you - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - VEGETABLE GARDEN VOLUNTEER AVAILABILITY Name:_______________________________________Mobile:______________________________ Availability: Helping in the garden ⟥ Wednesday 10.45am (Please tick preference) Thank-you ___________________________________________________________________________

WARNING ‘NO’ PHISHING ……… Dear Parents You may be aware of this breach that has affected a Victorian Government high school through a

phishing email. http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/blackburn-high-school-families-details-illegally-downloaded-in-targeted-attack-20170524-gwbsc9.html School systems may be accessed when these emails or links in them are opened or responded to and malware or ransomware can be downloaded to systems. We recommend that you:

to be alert to emails which request any personal information or payments from them

never to provide passwords or sensitive or financial information or credit card details in response to an email request

the authorised methods by which such details may be requested by the school

to check the destination of the email address and ensure it is trusted and known to them before they reply

not to reply to any suspicious emails from the school, its service providers or other third parties

not to click on any links in any suspicious emails; and

to immediately report any suspicious emails to the school’s IT support.

TENNIS LESSONS BEFORE SCHOOL AT ST MARY’S STARTING 2017

Platinum Tennis Coaching strives to provide a fun, positive and challenging

environment for your child to learn and enjoy tennis. Lessons are now being

offered at St Mary’s at a convenient time before school, which means a

positive start to the day for your child by engaging them in physical

activity before they head into class. Also every student who signs up for a

Term of Coaching receives a free racquet!! Tennis is a fantastic sporting

activity and our coaching reflects the passion we have for everyone to learn and participate in it.

We feel very privileged to be able to conduct these lessons on the outdoor courts at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School. I

look forward to seeing you out on the court! Matt O’Toole – Head Coach

www.platinumtenniscoaching.com.au E: matt@platinumtenniscoaching.com.au Ph: 0425 711 879 Before School Tennis Lessons at St Mary’s

Contact Matt O’Toole on 0425 711 879 for further information

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS

Entertainment Books are now available for sale in the school office.

They sell for $70.00 each and contain a huge amount of discounts/savings.

ALL PURCHASES MUST BE MADE WITH CASH OR CHEQUE. CHEQUES MADE PAYABLE TO

‘ST MARY’S PARENTS AND FRIENDS COMMITTEE’

THE PARENTS AND FRIENDS COMMITTEE

DONATIONS REQUIRED FOR UPCOMING RAFFLES FOR 2017 GENERAL RAFFLE

COLLECTION If you have anything that we can use for raffles

during 2017 please send the item’s to the office. We do require new unused items.

Community Craft Club Thank you to all of our new and existing volunteers who have once again got together to

enable our much loved Craft Club to get up and running.

Tuesdays grade 3/4 & 5/6’s & Thursdays grade 1/2’s

Look out for the crafty items your children bring home with thanks for the time and effort that the ladies

in the craft club have put into planning and sourcing materials to create these art pieces

Thank you COMMITTEE PARENTS Thank you

Thank you once again to the volunteer parents in our school community who are there, day after day morning and

night, preparing, organising & giving their valuable time….These include for our recent Disco parents- Melissa Morse,

Liz Gibson, Shelley Holt, Narelle Kearton, Lauren o'Toole, Viv Miller, Bec Cafarella, Grace Napoli, Natalie Tenace and Mothers Day Stall helpers- Amanda Pearse, Kat Anderson, Melissa Morse, Krystal Berka, Sindy Vitale

To all the committee members and the parents that help out when they can we applaud you from all of us at St Mary’s.

Child Safety Code of Conduct

St Mary’s endeavours to create and maintain an environment where child safety is paramount and there is zero tolerance of any form of child abuse.

What is the purpose of a child safety code of conduct? A child safety code of conduct is intended to promote child safety in the school environment. A child safety code of conduct spells out professional boundaries and acceptable and unacceptable adult/child relationships and behaviour.

It should be unambiguous, widely disseminated and supported by supervision, professional development and training. A child safety code of conduct helps schools, staff and volunteers to raise behavioural issues. It provides a reference point for discussion when there may otherwise be confusion, uncertainty, or a lack of confidence about boundaries for appropriate behaviour with children. The code specifies behaviour unacceptable for a professional relationship between a teacher and a student. All parents, relatives and caregivers

attending St Mary’s Primary School to help within the classroom must hold a current Working with Children Check and must have read and signed the Code of Conduct. Please go to our website for more information.

CHILD SAFETY CODE OF CONDUCTS CAN BE COMPLETED AT THE OFFICE

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK All Parents and Friends visiting St Marys must have a ‘Working with Children Check’. These are

available FREE to volunteers on line.

FOOD BANK – DONATIONS REQUIRED Donations required 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 food stuffs to try some new 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

Next P&F Meeting

Tuesday 6th June – 2 p.m. Agenda items for discussion need to be emailed directly

to Sharon at shaz.yom@gmail.com before the end of school on Friday 2nd June.

Sports Report

Football was great on Friday. Xavier B was great in his role of coach and we had an amazing win. The score was St Marys 66 to Rolling Hill 19. Good job footy players! By Samuel R It was a fantastic day for the St Marys Winter sports soccer team. Rolling Hills and St Marys were having a draw. One all for the first half each, but in the second half St Marys scored two more goals. It

was a great day on the field for St Marys. By Zelie Z On Friday the 2nd of June, the One Catch Volleyball team played against Rolling Hills. We played very well and managed to win 1 out of 4 games. There was a lot of good plays and lots of sportsmanship shown. Good job to all the students who played. By Bella P On Friday the netball teams played against Rolling Hills. The 'A' team had a good win with the score of 14-12. Unfortunately, the 'B' team lost with the score being 23-9. In a glimpse, I saw Lachlan S really trying hard in his shooting position, scoring an awesome 4 goals. Good luck everyone for the last game of the season. By Kelsey F

2017 WORKING BEES Working Bees at St Mary’s are fundamental to maintaining safe and orderly learning environments for our students. There are so many tasks to do with such a large school ground that we need all the help we can get!

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.

As an incentive this year the families that attend a Working Bee date will be rebated the $60.00 working bee levy from their account.

In an effort to cater for everyone, we will hold Working Bees across a range of days and times. If these dates to not suit you please contact the office and schedule a time that will be appropriate. If you are a tradie, we would appreciate your expertise at times around the grounds, so please let us know your skills below.

Please complete and return the form to the office by February 10th 2017.

We looking forward to seeing you all,

Veronica Fraraccio Deputy Principal

Please complete and return to school before 10th February 2017

Family Name: _______________________________Eldest Child’s Grade: _______________ Please tick to select a date from below or nominate a date of your own _______________2017 I have particular skills and expertise in the area of ___________________________________ () Thursday 29th June 1:10 - 3:15 pm () Friday July 28th 8:45 -10:45 am () Saturday Sept 16th (Production set up) 9:00 -11:00 am () Wednesday Oct 25th 3:30 - 5:30 pm () Thursday Dec 7th 8:45 - 10:45 am

To the families that have participated in a working bee for 2017. Your school fees have been credited $60.00, Thank

you for your efforts

Religious Education News

Mini Vinnies

The Mini Vinnie’s Group are promoting the long life

food especially cans of food, tea and coffee. Please send items along to your child’s classroom.

We will be donating these to the Mt.

Evelyn St. Vincent de Paul group at the end of June. They

will then be distributed to local people in need.

Thank you for your support! Other Religious Education news:

First Communion Family night is on Tuesday 6th June, 6pm. For those children

preparing for sacraments, please remember to have the Church newsletter signed by

Father each weekend after Mass and returned to school.

Please keep in your prayers the children preparing for First Holy Communion which takes place on

Sunday 18th June, 2pm.

This week 3 /4 G and 1/2P will be attending Mass on Thursday 8th June, 9am.

FUNDRAISING MONEY FOR ST. MARY’S Dear Parents and Friends of St Mary’s Catholic, Step into Life

Lilydale has offered us an amazing fundraising offer to all

parents and friends of St Mary’s Catholic Primary School.

In a great way to become motivated about your health and fitness, we want you to get active and help raise

some funds for our school! Step into Life Lilydale has made an amazing and very generous offer to our

School for the month of June 2017.

From 1st-30th June 2017, Step into Life Lilydale is ”throwing open the doors” and inviting you to join their

team for fun, fitness and fresh air - for the entire month at only $49.00!

That’s unlimited Group Personal Training for the entire month of

June for only $49.00!

AND

All the money raised will go directly back to the school!

If we had ‘just’ 20 family and friends take up the month offer that would mean

over $900 for our school!

Step into Life Lilydale welcomes all ages, fitness levels and abilities with a range of session times and

activities to suit all, BUT BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL.

Registration for this offer commences from 22nd May 2017 and can be done by:

1. Calling or texting Step into Life Lilydale on 0430 793 815 and tell Dave you’re from St Mary’s

Primary; or

2. Go to the Facebook page ‘step into life lilydale’ and send a message. Dave will get back to you ASAP

and get you ready.

We would like to raise as much money as possible for the School, so please share this fantastic

opportunity with family and friends of the St Mary’s Catholic Primary School community and let’s

see how much we can raise whilst getting active!!

For a full timetable, visit their website www.stepintolife.com and go to the Lilydale drop down, visit the

Facebook page for Step into Life Lilydale or contact Dave on 0430 793 815 for any further information.

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SOCCER

If your child is

interested to play

soccer all ages boys

and girls please

contact Illona Dorian

on 0408558630 or

Sindy Vitale

on 0423 354 217

2017 Registration Form for Basketball - Season 2 – 2017 Any child interested in playing After School Basketball in Season 1 (commences early February 2016) will need to fill out the

following form and return it to the school office by ASAP.

CURRENT PLAYERS: If you are currently playing After School Basketball in Season 2 2017, you will still need to fill out

the following form so I can format the new teams. Games start at 4pm and finish at 7pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or

Friday afternoons at Kilsyth or Lilydale Basketball Stadiums.

Monday: Grade 4 - Grade 6 Boys

Tuesday: Grade 3 Boys

Thursday: Grade 3 - Grade 6 Girls

Friday: Grade 2 Boys & Girls

Name_____________________________________ Age 2017_____ Class 2017_______

Are you currently playing After School Basketball? Yes No (please circle)

Have you played competition basketball before? Yes No (please circle)

Parents Name__________________________________Mobile______________________

Email Address______________________________________________________________

Are you able to help as : Coach Yes/No ` Team Manager Yes/No

NOTE:If you are currently playing After School Basketball and do not want to continue in 2017, could you please return your

washed basketball singlet top to the office in a bag, clearly marked with your name and class on it. You will then be eligible for

your refund.

2017 BASKETBALL CO-ORDINATOR REQUIRED FOR ALL QUERIES PLEASE CALL

SINDY VITALE on 0423 354 217

St Mary's Basketball Singlet Tops Children playing in the after school basketball competition are to wear navy blue shorts (the shorts you wear for PE at school are

perfect), runners and the St Mary's Basketball Singlet Top. Tops are $25.00 to hire, however, once your child returns the top back

to school they will receive a $20.00 refund. Payment can be made by cash or cheque. Cheques need to be made out to "St Mary's

Parents and Friends Committee"

Could all payments for the singlet tops and this form please be given to the office ASAP, in an envelope, clearly marked

"Basketball Singlet Top Money". If you still have your top from last season, you DO NOT need to pay any more money, just

hang onto the one you have and use that again.

_____________________________________________________________________________________

St Mary's Basketball Singlet Tops Players name:____________________________________________ Year Level:________Class:______

Mum's name:________________________________ Dad's name:_______________________________

Mum's mobile:_______________________________ Dad's mobile:______________________________

Amount enclosed:_______________________

If you already have a basketball top, please fill out below.

Number_____________ Size________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Office use:

Top number given:_______________________ Amount enclosed:_______________________________

Cash Yes/No Cheque details____________________________________________________________

Date top given:____________________________ Date top returned:_____________________________

Date refund of $20.00 returned:___________________________________________________________

TO ALL TEAM

MEMBERS

NO FORM NO PLAY