47 Davies Crescent Gooseberry Hill

Tel: 9293 2800 Fax: 9293 3425

Email: admin@marysmnt.wa.edu..au

www.marysmount.wa.edu.au

Dear Parents,

SCHOOL CYCLIC REVIEW

Once every 5 years Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA) undertakes a cyclic review of each Catholic school in WA. The review encompasses all dimensions of the school and uses the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) report, ‘What makes a school a learning organisation?’ as a guide. We will have a panel of three representatives from CEWA who will undertake the review for our community. As part of this process the school was invited to reflect back over the last three years and also look to the future with our aims over the next three years. Panel members also interviewed selected staff and students from across the year groups and will meet with the leadership team, School Board, Parents and Friends and Parish Priest. At the end of this process the school will be given a report of which I will share with our community at a later date.

OPEN NIGHT

Thank you and congratulations to all our parents and grandparents who were able to attend our Open Night on Wednesday night. Our students really were able to showcase their talents in classwork, art and music. I think that you would all agree that we have an amazing group of wonderfully talented students at Mary’s Mount. Many thanks to our wonderful teachers who presented their classrooms so beautifully with the children’s work, to Mrs Hackner displaying our Robotics demonstration in the Library, to Mrs Hull-Deane for the colourful presentation of the students work and to Mr Leeder who organised and presented our performing arts students to entertain us all. To all those parents and grandparents who gave such positive feedback to either myself or other staff members, it was greatly appreciated.

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Holy Family Parish

Parish Priest: Father Antony Suresh

Tel: 9293 1646 Fax: 9293 0240

Email:

pp.kalamunda@perthcatholic.org.au

Website:

www.holyfamilykalamunda.org.au

Parish Secretary: Louisa Sizer

Email: kalamunda@perthcatholic.org.au

IMPORTANT DATES

The full Term Planner for 2018 can be found on our

website.

Fri 19 Oct Merit Assembly

Tues 23 Oct Mazenod B4 School

Tutoring Board Meeting

Wed 24 Oct School Cyclic Review

Thurs 25 Oct School Cyclic Review

Fri 26 Oct Merit Assembly

Y4 Excursion

Sat 27 Oct P&F Quiz Night

Tues 30 Oct Mazenod B4 School

Tutoring

Wed 31 Oct Mini Fete

Thurs 1 Nov All Saints Day Mass Y1

@ 9am

Fri 2 Nov Merit Assembly

All Souls Day

www.mmps.wa.edu.au admin@mmps.wa.edu.au

Mary’s Mount Primary School

CHRIST + WISDOM + COMMUNITY + TRADITION + RESPONSIBILITY

Dear God, Spring is a metaphor for change. Some changes we eagerly await, and some we abhor. Some changes we plan and others arrive uninvited. To all these changes we ask the gift of Your perspective beckoning us to expectation, hope and rebirth. May the sunlight and the rain be reminders that You are at work renewing the earth. As a God of renewal, you are ever at work in our lives too. Open our eyes and lives to the needed changes in our lives this Spring. Awaken us to new life and perspective, for we pray in Jesus’ Name . Amen

NAMING OF THE GIOVINAZZO CREATIVE LEARNING CENTRE During our Open Night, we held up proceedings for 10 -15 minutes to make a special dedication to two very special people within our school community. With the newly refurbished art room on full display with our students’ art work, the School Board recently discussed naming this room in honour of someone who has devoted time and great service to Mary’s Mount Primary School. After some discussion, it was decided that we name this room the, ‘Giovinazzo Creative Learning Centre’. It was an honour for us all to name this room after two special people in Assunta and Michael Giovinazzo. This beautiful couple served at Mary’s Mount Primary School for 49 years. What an incredible achievement! From kitchen hand, to gardening, maintenance and cleaners, both Assunta and Michael served with great distinction and pride.

STEM SHOW CASE YEAR 3 AND 4K On Tuesday 16 October, our Year 3 students attended a special STEM day at CEWA. A number of primary school within the metropolitan area were asked to present various projects that they carried out within their schools. Our Year 3 class and 4K class were asked to present and display their work. The 4K class displayed their work on ‘Community’, with some of the Year 3 students presenting this work to the crowd. The Year 3 class displayed their work on their ‘Sustainability program’ and were a big hit with their presentation. The showcase of work presented by our students was outstanding and very much appreciated by the CEWA STEM organisers winning our school a SPHERO device for use at school. Congratulations to all students in these classes and their wonderful teachers.

SCHOOL HATS As per school guidelines, all students must have a hat at lunch, recess and during outdoor activities. As the weather is already warming up this term it is even more important our students have a hat while out in the sun. Please ensure your child has a hat at school everyday.

Board & P&F AGM —7pm 20 November Notification of our 2018 AGM will be sent home next week. The AGM is not only an official school meeting, but also an opportunity to hear about all the activities, achievements and events we have held the past year. If you want to know more about our school, our objectives and projects, then we invite you to join us. The official part of the evening is only a small portion. Drinks and refreshments are also served, so it is a great opportunity to catch up with other parents too. The AGM is open to all families, and attendance does not mean you need to volunteer for a job or committee position.

God Bless!

Sandro Coniglio

Principal

“Learning, Loving & Living The Gospel”

HOLY FAMILY CHURCH CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF PERTH 2 Burt Street Kalamunda WA 6076 | www.holyfamilykalamunda.org.au

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Year B Newsletter:

http://www.holyfamilykalamunda.org.au/images/bulletin/

bulletin_10142018.pdf

Mass Times:

Saturday—6.00pm

Sunday—7.30am & 9.00am

MMPS Open Night—Wed 17 October

Thank you everyone who came along to the Open Night last night and the unveiling of our

new Giovinazzo Creative Learning Centre. Open Night & Art Show Kalamunda Lions Club for volunteering to run the Sausage Sizzle and Hot Cinnamon Donut Stall

on Wednesday evening. Greatly appreciated.

Parent Volunteers: Shirley, Joy and Liz for getting the sausages and onions, and bread rolls ready for the evening. Barry for assisting the Lions Club with their electrical requirements for the stalls.

School community for your support of the Sausage Sizzle and Donut stalls.

Next P&F Meeting The next P&F Meeting is on Tuesday 30 October at 7pm. The meeting will be held in the School Library. We look forward to seeing as many members of the school community at the meeting. An agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting will be distributed to the school community next week. Any items for the agenda are to be received by the Committee no later than next Tuesday.

P&F Committee

It’s Not Too Late!! You can still come to our Quiz Night!

Quiz Night — Saturday 27 October Sponsors for Quiz Rounds - $100—Thank you to the following Businesses. Round 1 Ozwire Electrical (The Bishop Family) Round 2 T.E.A.M. Hybrid (Mark Rooney) Round 3 Faire & Co (Fay Valli)

We would love to hear from any other businesses that would like to sponsor Rounds 4 to 8!

Donation of Prizes — Thank you to the following business for their donations for the Quiz Night.

Love It Fitness (Hannah Retel) Allure Body Indulgence (Amy Hiscock)

Vault Restaurant Lighthouse Photography

Kandel Pan & Grill Toyworld Midland & Kalamunda (The Gelmi Family)

Faire & Co (Fay Valli) Aqua Tots

Sebastian Butchers Zanthorrea Nursery

OP Tavern (The Basioli Family)

If you would like to sponsor a round, or make a prize donation, please forward an email to pfmarysmount@gmail.com or speak with Naomi! Prize donations may be dropped to the school office. Sponsors will be highlighted on the night, can supply flyers or business cards to be handed out on the night, and be promoted in our school newsletter. We would love to have sponsors and any donations for the evening finalised by Tuesday 23 October.. Parent volunteers are needed to assist with a number of the jobs leading up to the evening and on the evening. This is a great

way to be involved and also to meet other parents within our school community. Collecting of donations.

Putting together the prizes ready for the evening. Setting up of the hall. RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) Person 2 x Bar Attendants

Looking forward to another great evening at the MMPS St Joseph’s Hall!

Naomi Holly Quiz Night Coordinator

Mary’s Mount Active Dads

(MMADs) School Camp Out: Saturday 10 November 2018

Our Mary’s Mount Active Dad’s group is lead by Adrian Martin, a busy father to four boys in our school community.

Once a term events are held for dads/father figures and their kids to have some

fun and strengthen relationships.

Last Term we held a successful Bon Fire.

This Term, we have a School Camp Out planned for Saturday 10 November.

Please keep this date free and further information will be sent home soon.

LAST CHANCE

TO RESERVE

YOUR TABLE!!

What’s Been Happening in Pre Primary??

These were taken from last Friday when the PP's harvested the vegetables. The produce was then put into a stall and sold to our PP parents. The money raised is to fund our first fruit tree in the Early Learning Centre! Very exciting!

Tuesday BBall Clinic for our Y5 & Y6 Students

Our Year 5 & 6 students hit the basketball courts this morning as part of a school basketball clinic running for the next 5 weeks.

St Norbet College has a successful Specialised Basketball Program and we are fortunate to have their Basketball Development Officer, Colin, visiting our school and putting our students through a range of fundamental basketball skills and game play.

Congratulations Winners!

Congratulations to the 3 Grand Final Footy Tipping Winners. These students all chose the West Coast Eagles to win the Grand Final. Well done!

1st Place Gia Gamble Year 2

2nd Place Joshua Murphy Pre-Primary

3rd Place Miller Earl Year 1

Mazenod 2021 Admissions close 30 October 2018. If you have a boy currently in Year 4, please take note of the

closing date for High School.

Join the Mary’s Mount Instrumental Program in Term 4!

Mary's Mount Primary School is pleased to offer its students the opportunity to learn an instrument at school. Lessons are facilitated by the staff from Focus Music who attend the school each week during the school day to deliver individual and small-group lessons to students who select to take part in the program.

Instruments available to learn include Piano, Violin, Drums, Guitar and Singing.

For more information please contact the Program Coordinator Daryl Eagle at daryl@focusmusic.com.au or on 0434 362 902. Kind Regards, Daryl Eagle

Scholastic Book Club

A reminder that book club orders are due Tuesday 23 October, please place

your orders into the box in the school office. Unfortunately no late orders can

be accepted. Thank you for your understanding.

Sally Wallis Book Club Co-ordinator

THE MINI-FETE IS COMING!!!

Wednesday, 31st October (Week 4)

Come along for fun activities

and great stalls

Bring a maximum of $5 (in coins)

and a plastic bag for your purchases

STALLS

Iced Biscuits (Kindy) Nerf Guns

Juice (Pre-Primary) Haunted House

Toy Stall (Year 1) Magic Stall

Lolly Stall (Year 2) Sponge Throw

Popcorn Stall (Year 3) Mini Games

Cake Stall (Year 4) Photo Booth Chip Stall (Year 5) Tin Can Alley

Book Stall Water Balloons

Don’t forget to bring in your

items for your class stall

If you would like to advertise your business or

community group here please email

admin@mmps.wa.edu.au for details.

Community News

WAAPA Summer School 2018/2019 This Summer WAAPA at ECU, Mt Lawley is offering an ex-citing performing arts program for students from Years 1 to 12. The Summer School includes classes in RAP, Acting, Dance, Drama, Screen Performance, Music Theatre and of course, how to perform Shakespeare. For information about the fantastic courses on offer please visit WAAPA Summer School or contact Gabrielle Metcalf at g.metcalf@ecu.edu.au

If you would like to advertise your business or

community group here please email

admin@mmps.wa.edu.au for details.

Community News

VacSwim 2018-19 Summer Holiday Programs With swimming pools and beaches a big part of the Western Australian lifestyle, ensuring your children can swim competently and safely is essential. You can now enrol your children in VacSwim swimming lessons during the summer school holidays. VacSwim programs are held at pools and beaches all across the State. No matter where you are planning to spend these summer holidays, your children can take part in VacSwim. VacSwim is for all children - from beginners to more advanced swimmers. Your children can start as young as five years old. Enrol your children in VacSwim now at education.wa.edu.au/swimming

After School Arts enrolment is on Thurs 11th Oct 4-5pm at Jorgenson Park in Kalamunda. Vacancies exist in all classes of Pottery, Painting and Drawing and Hooked on Hessian. Classes commence Thurs 18th Oct from 4-6pm for 8 weeks. Pls ph Norma 9293 4486 with bookings and enquiries. Ages from 6yrs up.