A Farmer’s Prayer to St. Joseph

O glorious St. Joseph, foster father of Jesus, you did provide for the Holy Family. We commit to your protection all our crops and farm industries. We ask you, to intercede on our behalf with Almighty God, who rules the seasons, so that our fields being safe from pests and favoured by the weather may yield abundant crops that will allow us to supply the needs of our life. Being free from earthly worries may we follow your example and

apply all our thoughts to eternal life.

School Newsletter 21st March 2018 Term 1 Issue 8

St Mary Star of the Sea School Board Fr Mariusz Adamczyk Ex-Officio Treasurer Steve O’Halloran Ex-Officio Member Jim Andreoli Chairperson Vice Chair Robyn Bumbak Member P&F Rep Sue Jordan Member Warren Schmidt Member

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER Week 8 Monday 19th March to Year 6 Confirmation Camp to Geraldton Friday 23rd March Wednesday 21st March Harmony Day—School Celebrations Friday 23rd March MS Assembly Week 9 Thursday 29th March Holy Week Liturgy 2pm Board Meeting 7-30pm Friday 30th March Good Friday Week 10 Monday 2nd April Easter Monday Holiday Tuesday 3rd April Easter Tuesday Holiday Friday 6th April PS Assembly—Year Four

Dear Parents, Teachers and Friends, Holy Week can be a perplexing time for Christians for it has as its climax the death of their founder and leader, Jesus Christ. The passion story in the Gospel reflects a time of great turbulence. However, Jesus seems to anticipate the moment of his arrest, keeps his dignity before the Jewish Sanhedrin and the Roman tribunal and meets death with great dignity.

After the last supper Jesus and the Apostles went for a walk in the garden of Gethsemane. Jesus asks his apostles to pray with him for awhile. For a brief moment we have a glimpse of Jesus struggling with death, as every human must. He is shaken with cold fear. He reaches out to His friends for support as the terrible finality of death bears down on Him, but they are asleep. Later these friends, numbed by terror and confusion, abandon Him to save themselves. Yet Jesus was able to say His prayer of trust: “Not my will Father, but yours be done.”

Of course, Easter Sunday lessens the perplexity of Holy Week. Similar to the manner in which early members of the Church were able to turn with renewed appreciation as to how their Lord had suffered before He went into His glory, so we in all the ups and downs of our lives are able to likewise look at the events of Holy Week with renewed appreciation. We know that if our faith and trust hold true, death is not the end but the beginning of a new life.

“God, Increase within us the Risen Life we share with Christ. Help us to grow as your people towards the fullness of eternal life with You. Amen”

ST PATRICK’S EVENING THANKS

Thanks to all those who ensured we had a very successful St Patrick’s evening last Saturday. Many contributed to the evening, especially Miss Slattery and the Year 10 group, the P & F and all the parents who brought plates to be shared on the evening. Of course, a special mention must be made of Mr Peter Brooks, who ensured all the lighting, stage etc was set up and packed away at the end of the night.

The following came in on Sunday and ensured most was in order for the start of the week on Monday, Mrs Erica Preston, Mrs Michele Lawer and Mr Gavin Griffiths. Thank you all.

UPCOMING EASTER BREAK Easter, which normally occurs during the end of term break this year, occurs next weekend. As such, there is an extended break for students who finish next Thursday 29th March. School resumes for students on Wednesday, 4th April.

F r o m T h e p r i n c i p a l ’ s d e s k

MIDDLE SCHOOL INTERIM REPORT MEETINGS

Last Wednesday, the Middle School Interim Report Meetings were held for parents to gain an insight as to how their children had begun the year. I would like to thank all those parents who took the opportunity to speak with learning area and home room teachers regarding their child’s progress thus far this year. It was very disappointing to find that a number of the parents who were asked to come in for an interview, chose not to, and didn’t reply to the request for an interview. Much time and effort is expended preparing Interim Reports and meetings, and for this effort to be disregarded by some is disappointing, and calls into question these families commitment to their child’s learning and support for our school. God Bless

HARMONY DAY 2018 – Year 2

Steve O’Halloran Principal

From the REC

Mass Times

Saturday night - 7pm Sunday morning - 9am

First Holy Communion Candidates

We ask for prayers from the school community to support the Year Four and Five students who begin their formation and preparation for their First Holy Communion. Over the next ten weeks they will begin their home programme in small groups to receive further catechesis on the Sacrament of the Eucharist.

Holy Week Liturgy

Next Thursday on the 29th of March at 2pm in the school hall, we will be having our Holy Week Liturgy which will assisted by the Year Eights. Parents are warmly invited to attend.

Busy Bee

Busy bee this Saturday 24th March, at 8-30am in the church grounds for a general tidy up inside and out. If you can spare any time to help it would be greatly appreciated. Please bring your gardening tools.

St Patrick’s Day

Congratulations to the following winners of our colouring competition. Certificates will be presented at our next Primary School Assembly on Friday 6th April. Kindy – Yr 1 First: Lucy Sinclair— Year 1 Runner up: Indi McKennay— PrePrimary Yr 2-3 First: Caitlyn Ho— Year 2 Runner up: Kayden Games— Year 3 Yr 4-6 First: Paulene Braza— Year 6 Runner up: Chimamanda Eze—Year 5 Thank you to all artists who entered. Raffle winners: 1st Prize: Taddy Faithfull 2nd Prize: Ketut Bassett 3rd Prize: Peter Brooks Melissa Slattery Middle School English, Cert I Business & Hospitality Teacher

Year 3—6 News The Year 6 camp is well underway and from the photos we have received it looks like they are having a blast! So far they have

played mini golf, visited the Cathedral and Bishop Michael, been to the Monsignor Hawes museum, made rafts from a variety of materials and I ’m sure had many other fabulous experiences.

Our Year 6 campers will return on Friday filled with fun stories.

Last week we welcomed Riley and Ryan from the Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA). A development clinic was held on Tuesday for students in Years One through to Year Eight. The gentlemen were incredibly impressed with the level of skill and participation among the students. The Year Five and Year Six students competed in the all day cricket carnival held at the Festival Grounds on the Friday, along with Carnarvon Christian School and Carnarvon Community College. The students displayed excellent sportsmanship and enthusiasm throughout the entire day. Dayne White won the catching competition that was held at the start of the day and we even had one team come away with a win in their division. Each coach also chose one “MVP” (Most Valued Player) from their team, so congratulations go to Xavier Cox, Paulene Braza, Liam Worthington, Chayse Jackson, Keion Mongoo and Javarn Albert. A huge thank you to our teachers, Carey Hodgson, Patricia Van Dongen, Sue-Lyn Munro, Susanne Aiken and Anthony Narrier, and to our two parent volunteers Shane Ferdinandus and Kym Redden for assisting with coaching, scoring and umpiring all of the games.

Tiahn Barrett

Health & Physical Education Teacher

WEST AUSTRALIAN CRICKET ASSOCIATION

OUR

PRIMARY

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LEADERS

OUR ANNIVERSARY

Monday 19th March was the anniversary of the very first day of Catholic School teaching in Carnarvon. The Convent School (as it was known back then) opened for “business” by the Presentation Sisters on 19th March, 1906 with 22 students attending. A St Patrick’s Ball was held on the 16th March to raise funds for the Convent. They raised a whopping 10 pounds 10 shillings (the maths gurus can convert this to today’s $’s).

Our

Middle School Leaders

Head Girl Mikhayla Capewell

ST PAT’S night 2018

2018 KINDY AND PRE-KINDERGARTEN

3 YEAR OLD ENROLMENTS

Enrolments for children to begin the Kindy and 3 Year Old Pre-Kindergarten Programme

are currently being taken.

All parents that have children turning

3 years of age between 1st July 2017 and

30th July 2018 are welcome to contact the

school office on 99411 328 for further

information.

iPad Plan for 2018 This year, all students from Years 3 – 5 will be expected to have an iPad for use at school. Students from Year 6 to 10 are still able to use their previously purchased laptops. Over the coming years, iPads will become the preferred device for the school. Our requirements and recommendations for iPads are listed below: No iPad minis. They are too small for our educational purposes and place too much strain

on students’ eyes. Must have a lightning adapter (smaller charging cable). Must handle latest operating system iOS 11 (Microsoft Teams is only compatible with recent

operating systems). Must have at least 64GB of memory. The iPad Air is recommended by the school. Latest model is recommended as it will handle the latest operating system and be more

compatible with future operating systems; therefore, it will last longer. A lifeproof or solid protective case is recommended for Year 3 and 4 students. Year 5 upwards will be expected to have an attached keyboard. These can either be an Apple product or an aftermarket version. Students will also need a set of ear phones.

UNIFORM AND CANTEEN NEWS

UNIFORM NEWS Sport Polos have arrived for all sizes. The uniform shop is open Tuesday and Thursdays 2.15-3.15pm every week of the term. Thank you Charmaine

Term Dates for 2018

Last Day of Term 1 -

Friday 13th April

First Day of Term 2 Tuesday 1st May

The school administration office on 99411328

The address it is https://smsc.coneqt-p.cathednet.wa.edu.au/

Book club orders due back to school office

by Friday 23rd March

Junior Netball Pre-Season Training

Ages 8-17 Fitness based training with a mix of basic netball exercises, movement and ball work. Please bring a water bottle and a towel (for oval exercises).

Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm Where: Carnarvon Netball Courts

When: Thursdays- March 8th, 22nd, 29th, April 5th, 12th

For further information or questions please contact Ainslee - 0400206732