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23 August 2018 Newsletter No.24

Dear Parents,

FIRST COMMUNION – 19th AUGUST

"The Eucharist is such a great gift. That's why going to Mass is so important. Going to Mass not just to pray, but to receive Communion, the Bread and Body of Christ. It saves us, forgives us and it makes us one with the Father”

Pope Francis What a beautiful celebration of First Communion for our children last Sunday. The terrible wintery morning didn’t hamper the wonderful spirit that permeated the morning.

I would like to thank Ms Monteleone again in her capacity as Religious Education Leader, Ms Meagan Baldwin and Ms Amanda Pacella, the Year 4 teachers, for their hard work and support of the programme and for their wonderful preparation of the children. My thanks to the musicians and the angelic voices of members of our school choir for also supporting this year’s communicants. My thanks also to Fr Joe for making the day such a memorable one.

Finally, on behalf of our School community I’d like to extend our congratulations to all the children who received the Holy Eucharist for the first time. They all contributed so beautifully and reverently and we can certainly be proud of them. We hope and pray that these children have wonderful memories of this occasion and that it will be a profound spiritual experience for them, an experience that will significantly move them forward in their faith journey. May they always feel the love and presence of the Lord throughout their lives. I encourage our community to keep these children in your prayers.

BOOK WEEK DAY Arrgggggh….. Ahoy there me hearties and landlubbers. It made me timbers shiver when I saw the wonderful costumes and the joy of the children as they participated in yesterday’s book parade and the ‘Pirates vs Mermaids’ production.

Pirate Luisa, Pirate Sue Pirate Maria Pirate Butters I’d like to thank our Literacy Leader, Ms Maria Lontos, for her wonderful work in preparation for the Parade and organising all the wonderful book awards and of course to the judges who had the unenviable task of choosing two award winners from each class. My thanks also to the wonderful MC’s that hosted the morning. As mentioned, we have another two names that will become synonymous with the GREAT duos of all time – Lennon & McCartney, Simon & Garfunkle, Martin & Lewis and Batman and Robin. We now have Koulaxizellis & Catalano joining the pantheon of famous duets!! Great job Peter and Frank! ** A photo page is included in this Newsletter PIRATES VS MERMAIDS - PLAY In a week already full of highlights – the pinnacle of the week could very well be the wonderful production of ‘Pirates vs Mermaids’ performed by members of one of the school’s lunchtime clubs, the Performing Arts Club. I’m actually short of words to describe the immense pride I have for the wonderful performance by the children involved. It was clearly evident in their performance that they were thoroughly enjoying the experience of presenting to a live audience.

In preparation for the ‘Pirates vs Mermaids’ performance, the children embarked on an exciting, rewarding and challenging theatrical journey that will equip them with a range of

performance, production and personal skills. There is no doubt, that a feature of this experience for the cast members was that it allowed them to discover new talents and take pride in their efforts. It also helped to develop enthusiasm, confidence, self-esteem, communication and social skills, all of which were showcased yesterday!

The beauty of yesterday’s performance was that ALL the children in the school were able to contribute to the performance including our wonderful choir. I’d like to extend my thanks to Mrs Buttifant for her outstanding efforts in guiding the children throughout their preparation – amazing!!

LONG SERVICE LEAVE Commencing Long Service Leave next Monday is Ms Meagan Baldwin (Year 4). Replacing Meagan during her Leave will be Mrs Maria Perre. We extend our best wishes to Meagan and hope that she will have a relaxing end enjoyable time whilst on Leave. Meagan will recommence her duties on the 22nd October. MRS CAROLINE GALEA VISITS I was delighted to be able to escort the new principal of Holy Name, Mrs Caroline Galea through the school last Thursday. I was able to introduce her to each class and I know that the children were very excited to meet Mrs Galea and are all looking forward to her start at the beginning of Term 4. Caroline was able to stay for morning tea and was able to meet staff casually. There will be a number of transition visits and meetings over the next few weeks. On her next visit, Caroline will be meeting with members of the School Leadership team. STUDENTS AS TEACHERS The tables were turned when one of the best staff meetings ever was held this week when Students became Teachers!!

One of the many Student Lunch-Time clubs we have at Holy Name is the ‘Coding Club’ – currently available for Year 5 and Year 6 students. Mr Ling and Mr Catalano facilitate the club, but they are the first to admit that many of the students have excelled in their knowledge and understanding of ‘coding’ even beyond their own expertise!

Some students from the Coding Club were invited to share their knowledge at this week’s staff meeting. Imogen, Patrick and Tom delivered their insights and their learnings to the staff last Tuesday. Not only did these students confidently share their understandings with the teachers but spent a great deal of time preparing for their talk by having very engaging slides. The students spoke eloquently about their goals and achievements. We can all be very proud of these students who clearly showed great confidence and were able to clearly articulate their learnings.

M.A.D. BOWLING NIGHT - LEAN MEAN BOWLING MACHINES There were dramatic scenes at Keon Park Bowl where the inaugural MAD BOWLING Night was held last Thursday night. The night was won by one of the most amazing bowlers of ALL TIME, his style breathtaking, his skill level astounding, his calmness under pressure unbelievable and to be better known from here on out as Mr G.O.A.T (Greatest Of All Time) and won in awe-inspiring fashion by ………… ME!! I have to admit I pulled off what was, a miraculous victory by bowling well above my own expectations AND everyone else’s for that matter!! A few dads entered the competition brimming full of confidence but soon realised that their amazing scores playing Wii Bowling didn’t translate to the real thing!! The night revealed that tenpin bowling was a contest brimming with rivalry, psychological drama and styles of bowling never seen before! There was lots of ordinary bowling and some extraordinary bowling!! Not all dad’s bowled, with the spectators being very creative with their sledges and ‘supportive’ comments, especially when one of the dad’s sustained a strained hamstring and groin! I certainly can’t reveal all in this ‘Report’, but simply to say that, ‘What happens at a M.A.D Bowling Night Stays at the MAD Bowling Night”!!! On a serious note, a prime goal of M.A.D is to develop a sense of fellowship amongst our dads, and this was certainly reflected in the wonderful way that our dads related to one another, and where friendships were further consolidated and established in the context of being proud of being a part of the Holy Name community.

I especially wish to thank Adrian Gervasoni (a prep dad) for his wonderful coordination for this very successful event Top 5 Scorers Overall (Total of two games): 1st: Nick Marinelli 295 2nd: Derryn Ling 278 3rd Mark Harris 269 4th Sam Attardi 262 5th Tim Date 253 Highest Individual Scorer for a Game: Sam Attardi: 157

Most Strikes in a Game: Sam Attardi: 4 Most strikes overall: Derryn Ling: 6 Most Strikes in a row: Enzo Raso, Sam Attardi, Derryn Ling, Adrian Palazzolo, Tim Date - 2

Most Spares in a Game: Mark Harris & Nick Marinelli: 5 Most Spares Overall: Nick Marinelli (9) Most Spares in a row: Enzo Raso, Cesare Di Stefano, Nick Marinelli (3)

Encouragement Award: Ted Marcanio

PARENTS AND FRIENDS MEETING – FETE FOCUS MEETING LAST NIGHT

I attended my final P&F Meeting and was again touched by the enthusiasm and commitment by this small band of parents who perennially devote many hours of energy to raising funds for the children of Holy Name Primary School. As we move closer and closer towards the Fete on 18th November, I encourage you all to take part in these meetings where possible, but at the very least, volunteer for one of the many tasks that will need to be completed in the days before and especially on the day. Obviously, the more volunteers there are, the less work that falls upon the shoulders of others!

FATHER'S DAY CELEBRATION

Straight after school next Friday, 31st August, we will be having a Father's Day Celebration. We'll be conducting a Sausage Sizzle and the afternoon will include some organised games and activities. Soft drinks and water will also be available. It would be fantastic to see as many dads as possible being able to come along and share a fun-filled afternoon with their children who attend Holy Name Primary School. The event is scheduled to end at 5.00pm. Please note that this event is ONLY for children currently attending Holy Name school. ** (Unfortunately, on this occasion no pre-schoolers or secondary-school students) A notice was sent home today to all families via the eldest child. Please check your child’s bag. SCHOOL PUNCTUALITY My thanks to all those families who have obviously made an effort to be at school on time this week. The response has been great to see and I encourage you to consolidate the routine in forthcoming weeks. Nick Marinelli Principal

MEDIA NEWS – PRESTON LEADER, 21st AUGUST, Page 3 I’m excited to share with you the following article about Chloe’s winning poster design for Rail Safety Week. It appeared in this week’s edition of the Preston Leader, on page 3.

IF EVERYONE knew the stay behind the yellow line message as well as Chloe Hidalgo, then safety

around trains wouldn’t be an issue.

The Holy Name Primary School student (pictured) has won the Metro Trains’ annual Rail Safety Week

poster competition. Her poster highlighted the importance of standing behind the yellow line as a

train approaches.

The competition, open to Grade 5 and 6 students from across Melbourne, encourages students to be

safe around trains. Chloe said she was shocked and overwhelmed to be named the competition’s

winner.

She earned a school visit last week from Metro’s community education unit and Dumb Ways to Die

characters for a special presentation of her prize. She received an Xbox One console and a Dumb

Ways to Die showbag.

SOME BOOK WEEK TREASURES!!

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

Last Sunday, the 19th August, our Year 4 students completed their First Holy Communion. I’d like to take the opportunity to congratulate our Year 4 Communion

candidates. The mass was a very special occasion to be part of, our students were active participants in the mass and we all sensed their awe and excitement in receiving

Communion for the first time.

I would like to sincerely thank all those that worked so hard in preparing our students,

especially Ms Amanda Pacella and Ms Meagan Baldwin. I’d also like to thank all the staff that helped out, to our choir an extra special thanks and also to Father Joe for

leading mass.

Choir:

From Miss Zannoni: I would like to compliment the children that came to be part of

the choir for first Communion mass. They sang beautifully and confidently and I was very proud of them.

Thank you to the following children: Isabella N, Annabelle, Tessa, Lily, Laura, Evie, Olivia, Amelia, Hailey, Lachlan C, Elloise, Ndella, Stella and a big thanks to Francesca

and Scarlett for being my seniors and doing lovely harmony. As Dory would say "Just keep singing!"

CLASS MASSES

Today 5H had their class mass, the students read and sang beautifully, it was a prayer

filled celebration.

The next three masses beginning at midday will be: Year 3F on Thursday 30th August

Year 2C on Friday 7th September Year 3G on Thursday 13th September

(Please note: the dates for masses may change dependent on school and Parish commitments).

PREPS IN PYJAMAS

Reminder: On Tuesday 4th September at 7pm up in the ILC, we will warmly welcome our Prep students (in their pyjamas) and their families to take part in an evening of

prayer and reflection.

R.E. NEWS - MS DONNA MONTELEONE, R.E. LEADER

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES STAFF MEETING

On Tuesday 21st August, three passionate students presented to the staff at Holy Name their learnings in the area of Digital Technologies. Through the Bloxels app, they

demonstrated their skills and knowledge for creating video games in the classroom. They were able to explain the aims of their games, challenges that they have overcome

and reasons for having this program in the school curriculum.

Over the past two terms, 15 students in Year 5 and 6 have committed one lunch time a week to work collaboratively to create their own original games. They have invested

a great deal of time and effort into their games collaborating with and teaching each

other.

Great news. Our Telstra Kids Digital Kits have arrived. We are delighted to announce our success in applying for a Telstra Kids digital kit.

Telstra Kids helps kids across Australia connect to a digital future by building STEAM skills. Huge thanks to Manuela Fernandez and Annette Bevilacqua from Telstra, who is

the referrer, for applying for the funding for us. We are very excited to share in the million dollars the Telstra Foundation provides each year to help kids connect to a digital

future.

Parents, please ensure you are aware of the amount of screen time children are spending, especially if they have technology like iPads and laptops in their bedrooms.

Children are telling other students and teachers how late they are up playing games and using technology, which is a huge concern.

It is likely that many children spend more time in front of screens than parents realise, especially with so many new screens that entertain. It might seem like a big task to

reduce the amount of time children spend in front of screens, but every small step is a move in the right direction. Fifteen minutes less screen time a day can soon get you

to your goal.

FAREWELL TO NICK Please mark in your diaries…….. on Friday, 21st September, there will be a special

assembly to farewell and thank Nick Marinelli at 9:30am in the Hall.

This will be an opportunity for the school to acknowledge and thank him for his hard work over the past three terms. All parents are welcome to this assembly and following

this at 10:00, there will be a morning tea organised by the P&F in the Interactive Learning Centre (ILC).

ASSEMBLY

A reminder that School Assembly begins at 2:45pm every Monday.

Next week we will be having our Grade 4’s present at the School Assembly.

3rd September - Grade 3 10th September - Grade 6

17th September - Grade Prep

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL NEWS - MR DERRYN LING

SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB

Book Club order forms have been sent home today to all students. If you wish to order, please return your form (and money) by

NEXT FRIDAY, 31 August to your classroom teacher.

Ms Sue Torney,

Bookclub Organiser

CRAFT CLUB

This week, the Preps made ‘Pirate Cat Bookmarks’ to celebrate Book

Week, during their lunchtime Craft session.

AND

The One’s and Two’s made Pirate & Mermaid Bookmarks!

ADMINISTRATION & OTHER NEWS

BOOK WEEK 2018 Wow!! What an amazing week so far!!! As you know there has been lots of hype around the school this week as we celebrate children’s literature, and what a celebration it has been!!! On Monday all the students at Holy Name participated in fun activities in response to different books. On Tuesday we had a whole school Read-Around where students got to share the love of reading with everyone in their house colours. On Wednesday we had our annual Book Week Parade and the most amazing performance of Pirates Vs Mermaids there has ever been! Today we got to listen to our favourite book over the PA, which we voted for during the week. You can see all the shortlisted books on the posters in the corridor near the Yr 2 rooms. There is also lots of amazing artwork on display so check it out!

Throughout the week students have also been participating in two competitions - Guess the teacher’s favourite book and Guess how much pirate treasure (coins) in the jar. The winners of these competitions will be announced at the Assembly on Monday 27th August.

A big CONGRATULATIONS to all the winners yesterday who received a little goody bag of books for the most unique, original and creative costumes. I can’t wait to see what you come up with next year!!!

LITERACY NEWS - MS MARIA LONTOS

MATHLETIC CERTIFICATES

The students below will be presented their Gold and Silver certificates at the next Assembly. All parents are welcome to attend.

Gold

Alannah F 1Z Julien F 5C

Alexia K 6M

Ben N 6M

Silver

Charlie K PF Siena M PF

Dia J PI Yash P PI Lucas C 1B

Hayley H 3F Chris D 5C Cameron Me 5C

Alessio C 6M Emilio P 6M Julia P 6K Dimitri S 6K

The Honour Roll Winners this week (award to be presented at next Monday’s

Assembly) are:

PF Hudson F - Edwards PI Sienna M - Edwards

1B Ruiben K - McGrath 1Z Alannah F - Cleary

2C Evie W - Samaritan 2M Makayla D - Cleary

3F Catherine B - Samaritan

3G Ava R - Samaritan 4B Ellen H - Cleary

4P Benjamin S - Cleary 5C Eva M - Edwards

5H Orlando D - Samaritan 6K Fiona S - Edwards

6M Remi C – Mannix

MATHS NEWS & CERTIFICATES - MATHS LEADERS

MRS LUISA VIVARELLI & MR DERRYN LING

HONOUR ROLL WINNERS

Congratulations

to our

Honour Roll

Winners!

HOOP TIME SENIOR TOURNAMENT – TOMORROW – FRIDAY 24 AUGUST

We wish the following Grade 5 & 6 students the very best tomorrow when they

represent Holy Name PS at the PDPSSA Senior Hoop Time Competition at Coburg Basketball Stadium. We know these students will do our school proud, competing to

the best of their ability whilst displaying the behaviors of team work and good

sportsmanship Holy Name PS is widely renowned for.

Nikolas A Mykayla A Zara B Sebastian C Remi C Ella D Amelia F Clem G

Tyler H Madeline L Kyle M Cameron M Aiden M Alexandra M Oliver N Lucas N

Dana O Emilio P Jacob S Erin T

PDPSSA ATHLETICS – TUESDAY 11 SEPTEMBER

Trialling for our Grade 4, 5 & 6 students is still ongoing and will be finalized in the near future, in preparation for the PDPSSA Athletics Carnival, to be held on Tuesday

11/09/2018 at Coburg Athletics.

Once trialling has been completed, I will then delicately manoeuvre students into

respective positions and Athletic disciplines relevant to their age group.

At Holy Name, we always endeavour to find a middle ground of balance between providing an opportunity to compete and rewarding those students with the potential

to compete strongly.

BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE

Everyone was wearing awesome costumes yesterday! We were very excited about the parade.

During our sessions, we have been doing lots of activities related to Book Week.

We had a quiz about books and also made some colourful bookmarks.

The children have been digging for some treasure in the sandpit.

Reminder To enrol your child/ren in our program, go to www.campaustralia.com.au OR ring

1300 105 343. If you need to contact me, the OSHC mobile number is 0418 576 410. I am happy to assist you with further information about our before and after

school program. Helen, OSHC Co-Ordinator

P.E. & SPORTS NEWS - MR RYAN HARTNETT,

P.E. CO-ORDINATOR

CAMP AUSTRALIA NEWS – MS HELEN LI, CO-ORDINATOR

Holy Name Art Show

Holy Name’s Art Show will be held on

September 12th

3:30 pm - 7:30 pm

This is a wonderful opportunity for our Holy Name friends and families to view the amazing artworks created by our talented students

throughout the year.

Over the last few weeks, each Grade has also been busy creating a magnificent class Art piece that will be auctioned on the night.

The Class Artworks will be on display in the foyer near the office

one week prior to the Art Show.

You can place your bid on the night through a silent auction

which closes at 7:00 pm.

Successful bidders can make their payment at that time and take their Artwork home with them to cherish and adore.

The Art Show will also be open for a short time on Thursday 13th

prior to pack up from 8:30am - 10:30am

ART NEWS - MS LUISA VIVARELLI

READING CHALLENGE UPDATE

With only a week to go before the challenge concludes, students have been busy finalising

their reading for the Challenge. It was fantastic to see many students have been reading many of the shortlisted books from this year’s CBCA list to add

to their reading log. Our latest Book Tally is 3,432!

A huge congratulations to the following students who have enjoyed new reading adventures and competed the Challenge:

Prep F: Lana B, Charlie K, Siena M 2M: Leroy A, Tessa H 3F: Hayley H 3G: Daniel B 5C: Daniel W 5H: Alexander K 6M: Isabella D These students will receive their Certificates at next Monday’s assembly.

PLEASE NOTE ALL BOOKS ARE TO BE LOGGED IN BY AUGUST 31ST!

Reflection of the Week

Did I offer peace today? Did I bring a smile to someone's face? Did I say words of healing? Did I let go of my anger and resentment?

Did I forgive? Did I love? These are the real questions.

I must trust that the little bit of love that I sow now will bear many fruits, here in this world and the life to come.

…………..Henri Nouwen

PREMIERS’ READING CHALLENGE – MRS ANGELA GANGI

PARENTS & FRIENDS NEWS

FETE NEWS - CAN YOU HELP PLEASE?

Hi everyone,

Firstly, thank you to the parents who responded to our call out for co-ordinators last week.

We still need a Food Co-Ordinator……… (see below)

Food Co-ordinator Oversee the co-ordination of food stalls:

· BBQ · Vietnamese

· Spit · Popcorn/Fairy Floss

· Devonshire tea/Cake Stall · Canteen – Pizza/Falafels/Icy Poles

· Juice bar – Jetts Gym & Bike Juicers Liaise with the fete co-ordinator Liaise with the donations co-ordinator regarding collection dates of certain food/drink

Oversee food requirements i.e./ supplies of soft drink, food, sauces, jams and creams Oversee tool requirements i.e./ tongs, serviettes etc

If you can help, please contact Vicky Sartor, ph 0423 719 364 or email

vicky@previewblinds.com.au

ALSO

We are looking for school families (or relatives), who are willing to have a School Fete Board in their front yard, to advertise the upcoming Fete.

If you can help, please contact Vicky Sartor on the above phone number or email, in the next week please.

ALSO We are seeking to borrow a DOUBLE SPIT for the Fete. If anyone has one we could

use for the day (or perhaps your Sports Club has one?)……… could you please let us know?

Thank you!

P&F Fete Committee

BROTHER PETER COLE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ENTRY INTO YEAR 7 2020 These scholarships honour a much-respected former Parade teacher who was

raised in Preston and was a Christian Brother for almost seventy years. These scholarships are now open for students wishing to pursue academic excellence at our Preston Campus commencing Yr7 in 2020. Applications close 30 August 2018.

OLD PARADIANS’ ASSOCIATION The Old Paradians’ Association together with Northpark Private Hospital, invites you to Dr Sally

Cockburn’s (known in the media as Dr. Feelgood) address on Friday 7 September at a High Tea at Ballara Receptions, Eltham from 10.30am to 1.00pm. Cost $50

This is a community event and all are welcome. To book visit https://www.oldparadians.com.au/events OR call Mirella Busso-Lee 9468 3302.

SEALPONY SOCCER

Is a developmental & participation program that introduces girls and boys, aged between 5-10 to the game of soccer. It focuses on teaching the basic/intermediate skills. Fun games and activities and giveaways. Starting Sunday 23 September (every Sunday morning) until

mid December at James Street Reserve, Heidelberg Heights. Registration day Sun 16 Sept 10 – 11am. For more info, call 0415 388 028 or visit www.sealpony.com.au

Calendar of Known Dates for 2018 Reminder – some dates may need to change

(ADDED DATES FEATURED IN RED)

KNOWN DATES FOR 2018

AUGUST Book Week Mon 20 to Fri 24

G5 & 6 Hoop time B’ball Fri 24 Father’s Day Afternoon Celebration Fri 31

SEPTEMBER Nude Food Day Tues 4 (wear house colour t-shirt & sport uniform)

Preps in PJ’s Prayer Evening Tues 4 (7pm in the ILC) Gr3&4 NGV excursion Wed 5 Prep excursion to Melb Zoo Mon 10

District Athletics Carnival Tues 11 Art Show Wed 12

Term Three ends Fri 21 OCTOBER

Term Four commences Mon 8 First Reconciliation Tues 23 (evening)

Open Doors Parent Info Meeting Tues 30

COMMUNITY NEWS

NOVEMBER School Closure Day Mon 5

Melbourne Cup Day Public Holiday Tues 6 School Closure Day Wed 28

SCHOOL FETE Sunday 18 DECEMBER

P - 2 Swim Program commences Mon 3 to Fri 14 Gr4 City Camp Thurs 6 & Fri 7

Gr6 Graduation Wed 12 (7pm) Gr6 Fun Day Out Fri 14

Carols Evening Mon 17 (6pm) School Finishes for 2018 Wed 19 (1.00pm)

2019 JANUARY

Testing for Students Wed 30 & Thurs 31 FEBRUARY

Students commence Term 1 Fri 1 Feb

2019 SCHOOL PHOTO DAY - THURSDAY 9 MAY - (WEEK THREE OF TERM TWO)