st lucy’s school weekly newsletter 28 november 2016 · 2016-11-28 · there are three (3)...
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Monday 28 NovemberTheatre Project perform A Mid-summer Night’s Dream at The Ensemble Theatre,
Kirribilli
Friday 2 DecemberYear 6 Graduation
Thursday 8 DecemberParents Matinee Concert
Friday 9 DecemberLast day term
School ContactsPh: 9487 1277 Fax: 9989 8056
www.stlucys.nsw.edu.au
Principal: Mr Warren Hopley
Business Office Manager: Mrs Caroline Fowler
28 November 2016ST LUCY’S SCHOOL WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
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FROM THE PRINCIPALA group of very generous individuals are organising a ‘walk’ in honour of the Manrique family and to raise awareness of suicide. The ‘walk’ is planned for March and they need a working committee. Please contact Anthony at [email protected] to offer your assistance.
Congratulations to the graduating class of 2016. Everyone is welcome to join the celebration on Friday at 11am. Make sure you try to attend the big concert for volunteers and sponsors on Tuesday 6 December and for parents on Thursday 8 December.
SwimmingChildren are loving the pool and their skills have noticeably improved over the past few weeks. May I stress that the pool is particularly clean and tested 3 times daily. Only the highest standards apply to our health and safety procedures with the pool.
TuckshopThe staff would like to thank the fabulous tuckshop helpers for all they do for the children but also for staff. There were times during the year when there was a shortage of helpers and Nicole and Maria would battle away. Since the death of Maria there has been overwhelming support. So many parents have told me that they could not let Maria down. Nicole informed me that Maria not only knew all the children individually but all of their dietary requirements and favourite items. Nicole’s daughter is moving on to High School and so we all thank you Nicole for your tireless support over so many years. The quality and service under Nicole’s organisation has been remarkable.
Tara Linquist and Kylie Chein have generously volunteered to coordinating the tuckshop next year in memory of Maria.
In Memory of Eli, Martin, Maria and FernandoAt the Parents and Friends meeting and at the St Lucy’s Board meeting last week, a number of proposals were discussed regarding a memorial to the Manrique family. There was strong agreement that the Art room be named ‘The Eli and Martin Art Studio’; that the Manrique Bursary be established; and that a bench be placed near the back gate where mums gather at the end of the day in memory of Maria. The naming of the Art Studio will be made at the beginning of the school year. The bench may need to be placed after the building program. Anyone wishing to financially support the Bursary can do so through our school website.
May I thank everyone who has contributed ideas so spontaneously and so generously.
I hope to see you at the Ensemble Theatre Kirribilli tonight at 6.30.
Warren HopleyPrincipal
www.facebook.com/stlucysschool
St Lucy’s All Abilities Theatre Project
Presents
A Mid-Summer Nights Dream
TONIGHT at 6.30pm
Tickets can be purchased at the door
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St Lucy’s attended Oak Hill College last Wednesday where they put on a spectacular Christmas event for all of our students. The day was such a success and the children all had such an wonderful time seeing the animal
farm, magician show, some fun in the sports hall, a wonderful concert and of course Santa!
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PASTORAL CARE
TRIVIA NIGHT ORGANISING COMMITTEE
Term 4, 2016 has been a time of grief, trial, anguish and loss for every person in any way associated with St Lucy’s, and beyond. Each one of us has struggled to find a way through these dark days. The story of Job in the Old Testament who was greatly afflicted through loss of his children, his property and his health, comes to mind. Indeed, Job cursed the day of his birth. In the midst of his suffering, having agonised over his plight, he is able to affirm, “This I know: that my Redeeemer lives … ” (Job 19:25) Perhaps for us, the message of Job is knowing that in our darkest of days, we are not alone.
Jennifer Gregory
We urgently need to gather a committee to arrange the famous St Lucy’s Trivia Night – a major fund raiser for our school.
It’s a fun committee and I look forward to working with you. Please send your names and contact details through to:
[email protected] [email protected] everyone,
Ashlee Ball, Volunteer P&F [email protected]
AzaAmie
BolognaKrish R
CabraHugo L
CaleruegaAlex S
CarcassonneLuke D
FanjeauxSummer T
OsmaJoshua G
OrvietoMassimo P
PalenciaSamara’s MSan CSonny ZRachel SJenny T
Santa SabinaAnna S
SienaElijah C
ToulouseJosh W
VenceSofia S
ST LUCY’S CLASS AWARDS
DONOR RECOGNITION
The students of St Lucy’s will now enjoy their lessons in warm water all year round DUE TO Red Energy having donated and installing 95 x JA Solar 265W polycrystalline panels on the gymnasium roof and a Panasonic lithium-ion 8kWh battery. We are extremely grateful to Red Energy for their generous philanthropic support.
St Lucy’s has been generously donated 25 kilowatt solar system from Red Energy
PARENT PARTNERSHIPP&F
We are looking for New Parent Volunteers for our Swimming Program Term 1, 2017. If you are interested in joining the fun please email Jill Davidson [email protected] or 9487 1277.
We are looking for New Parent Volunteers for our Swimming Program Term 1, 2017. If you are interested in joining the fun please email Jill Davidson [email protected] or 9487 1277.
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Great ideas for Christmas
presents
Online auctionWe have just launched our annual Galabid online auction. Bidding has now begun What an easy way to do your Christmas shopping and support St Lucy’s at the same time. There is something to suit all interests and budgets and every item has been 100% donated.
Funds raised will go towards Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and our School Psychologist. Funds will also go towards additional programs which are offered to further develop each student’s academic, creative and social skills.
Please visit www.galabid.com/auction/stlucys and join in the fun. Over 85 prizes to be won
Week Without Words (WWW) campaign, is our annual fundraising and awareness campaign to highlight the challenges of those who struggle to verbally communicate.
For 95% of our children, conditions like dyspraxia, autism or cognitive difficulties make speaking an everyday challenge.
All proceeds from the WWW Raffle are used by St Lucy’s to fund additional resources, programs, speech therapy and communication devices that enable our children to have a voice. Tickets may also be purchased at St Lucy’s reception and traditional books of fifteen tickets can be requested to be sent home.
Please visit www.rafflelink.com.au/www2016 to purchase your raffle tickets.
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR RAFFLEPlease help St Lucy’s amazing children
THANK YOU FROM ONE OF OUR RAFFLE WINNERS LAST YEAR
In December 2015 at the annual St Lucy’s concert I won first prize in the ‘Week Without Words’ raffle which was a two nights stay at the beautiful ‘Beggars Bridge Vineyard’ in the Hunter Valley about two hours drive from Sydney The prize was duly accepted and taken on the 18th an 19th of November.
The two storey house is set in about an acre of land with 5/6 bedrooms with en suits,a large fully equiped kitchen with all the latest gadgets,TV room with added Foxtel,dining room, and large lounge area,and family room, snooker room, large pool and spar with the weather being perfect.
So would like to say on behalf of eight adults and two children a very big thank you to Michael Gilles Lawyers for the wonderful donation and to St Lucy’s for the great effort in in organising the raffle.
A terrific time was had by all.
My kindest regards,Peter Wartho
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CareFlight’s Christmas Magic Mania PO Box 6333 Alexandria 2015
Telephone: 02 96993925 Fax: 02 96901280
“CAREFLIGHT’S Christmas MAGIC MANIA” A project by Magic Mania for special needs children and families throughout New South Wales
We would like to invite any special needs children and their families from your organisation to "MAGIC MANIA”. It will be held on Saturday 17th December 2016 at the Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre, Homebush.
There are three (3) available show times commencing promptly at 12.30pm, 2.30pm and 4.30pm, although we ask those needing assistance to arrive at least 30 minutes prior.
We are offering FREE tickets to this event to all special needs as well as care givers and family members who would like to attend. These tickets to you are completely FREE OF CHARGE and made possible by the generosity of your local business and professional people. If you could please reply by email or fax by Wednesday 7th December.
We request that you email or fax us the number of tickets you require. If you need any further information, please do not hesitate to call Jenny Goodman during business hours on 02 9699 3925
Yours sincerely
Jenny Goodman Jenny Goodman Magic Mania FOR YOUR FREE TICKETS PLEASE EMAIL OR FAX: [email protected] OR FAX: 02 9690 1280
NUMBER OF TICKETS: SHOW 1 @ 12.30PM_____________ SHOW 2 @ 2.30PM_____________ SHOW 3 @ 4.30PM_____________ CONTACT NAME: ___________________
ORGANISATION from or heard about show from ____________________________ Your Tel: ______________________ Your Fax: __________________________ POSTAL ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________
YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________ Please tick if you would like your tickets emailed (saves paper and postage) Proudly supporting
Po Box 6333 Alexandria 2015
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SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN at our
ALL INCLUSIVE GYMNASTICS PROGRAM
A Gymnastics program incorporating fun and structured specific activities to target individual
abilities. Smaller groups with visual support run by a qualified Special Needs Teacher who is also a
Gymnastics Coach.
Places are limited to a maximum of 3 children per session.
Tuesday 17 January 1.30 – 2.15pm Tuesday 17 January 2.30 – 3.15pm Tuesday 24 January 1.30 – 2.15pm Tuesday 24 January 2.30 – 3.15pm
$55 per child*
*Fee includes exclusive use of venue, all equipment and the session run by our highly qualified coach.
For more information and online enrolments, please visit the Moving Bodies website
http://www.movingbodies.com.au/moving-bodies-holiday-programs/
or call our office on 02 9457 7732.