Welcome to the School Newsletter for Term 1 Week 7.

Dear Families

This week a number of our Year Six students have participated in one of the four masses where they received the Sacrament of Confirmation. 24 students received the Sacrament on Tuesday night, 1 on Wednesday with 1 remaining student receiving the Gift of the Spirit tonight.

Through Confirmation, we believe that we receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Like the apostles in the time after Jesus rose from the dead at the first Easter, we too are in need of the support and guidance of the Holy Spirit in our lives, and the Holy Spirit brings us the gifts of Wisdom – Understanding - Right Judgement – Courage – Knowledge – Reverence, and Wonder and are in awe in God’s presence. No wonder it’s a special day in their lives.

A big thank you to Ms Lisa Conroy (REC), the Year Six teachers Miss Andrea Gatt, Mr Matt Smith and Mrs Michelle Marshall, our Parish Priests Fr James and Fr Tony Percy (Vicar General), who presided over the reception of the Sacrament

Mrs Wendy Hodgson

We were advised last week that Wendy Hodgson, Office Manager of the Early Learning Centre at Holy Family Primary School, suffered a mild stroke followed by a brain haemorrhage. Wendy went to her eternal rest on Tuesday evening.  We keep Wendy, her husband Peter, and extended family in our thoughts and prayers. Wendy has worked as Office Manager at the ELC at Holy Family since 2012.

We also hold the Holy Family community in prayer at this time.

Eternal rest grant to Wendy, O Lord; and let light perpetual shine upon her. May her soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.’

Thank You

I had the good fortune of spending the last 2 weeks in Hawaii, having a relaxing holiday and spending quality time with my family. The weather was beautiful and warm, however, it was a real shock to the system coming back to the freezing cold.

A big thank you to Mrs Tiffany Reedy who took over the reins whilst I was away. I really appreciate Tiffany’s hard-work and professionalism.

Year 5 Camp

Next week, our Year 5 students will be in Sydney attending their Year 5 camp. The teachers have been working extremely hard to get this camp organised and create an enjoyable and educational experience for all.  During their time away, they will visit Mrs Macquarie’s chair, The Chinese Gardens and enjoy a trip to the zoo.

They will leave school bright and early next Wednesday morning ready for their exciting explorations. We look forward to hearing about their wonderful adventures when they return home. You can follow them and see all the exciting things that they are doing on our Facebook page.

Peace and Best Wishes

Kate Markcrow

Principal

Calendar Changes for Wednesday class masses - please see new dates and classes as follows:

Week 7 Term 2 12/6/2019 1 Water

Week 8 Term 2 19/6/2019 Kinder Earth

Week 9 Term 2 26/6/19 Kinder Fire

Week 10 Term 2 3/7/2019 Kinder Water

Week 1 Term 3 24/7/2019 1 Earth

On Monday 17 June we will be holding a Welcome to Country ceremony officiated by Ngunnawal elder Violet Sherida at 2.00pm in the school hall. 

Parents are most welcome to attend.

Dear families

A reminder that Term 2 school fees are due TOMORROW Friday 14 June 2019 (unless paying by regular instalments).  Please email me with any school fee queries.  If you need another copy of your school fee statement please let me know and I will email one through.

Year 5 students depart for camp next week - please ensure your camp deposit is paid prior to camp departure.  This can be paid by QKR or by bringing cash to the front office.

Year 6 camp payments are now overdue and payment as soon as possible would be much appreciated.

Kind regards

Susan Rowell

susan.rowell@cg.catholic.edu.au 

ICAS will return to St Francis of Assisi Primary School this year. We encourage you to consider entering your child in ICAS. This fantastic assessment program allows students’ to challenge themselves and be recognised for their academic efforts. The assessment is now fully online and sitting dates will commence in Term 3 as follows:

Students in Years 2 to 6 are welcome to register and participate in ICAS this year.

Learn more by visiting www.unsw.global/icas 

You can now pay for ICAS online! To confirm your child’s participation, visit unsw.global/parentpay and make a direct payment to UNSW Global. Online payment closes on 31st July 2019.

The St Francis of Assisi unique access code is b0d7bad11b

The clothing pool will not be open tomorrow, Friday 14 June 2019.  We apologise for any inconvenience.

A reminder that the regular opening hours for the clothing pool are as follows:

Wednesdays 8.30-9.15am

Fridays 3.00-3.30pm

Helpers roster Week 8 and 9

Monday 17 June

AM Help required

PM Help requried

Wednesday 19 June

AM Help required

PM Help required

Thursday 20 June

AM Help required

PM Help required

Friday 21 June

AM Maz S-Gaffney

      Lisa Hyland 

PM Help required

Monday 24 June

AM Help required

PM Help required

Wednesday 26 June

AM Help required

PM Help required

Thursday 27 June

AM Help required

PM Help required

Friday 28 June

AM Maz S-Gaffney

      Help required

PM Help required

#MERICI60 CONCERT

As part of Merici College’s 60^th Anniversary celebrations, a very special concert and fundraiser will be held on Friday 9 August and Saturday 10 August in the College Auditorium, Wise Street Braddon. The concert starts at 7.00pm (arrival and seating at 6.30pm) on both nights. Walk down memory lane as each decade is revisited through dance, music, drama performances, Alumni reflections and current students highlighting life at Merici College. Tickets and refreshment packages available at www.trybooking.com/BCWAY. All funds raised will be used to improve indoor and outdoor learning spaces for students. 

With winter upon us, it’s important to remember that Canberra has lots of health options that don’t involve a trip to a hospital emergency department. Many of these are free and available after hours.

Walk-in Centres provide free, one-off treatment of minor injury and illness, including colds and flu. They’re a great choice for children over 2 years of age – children under 2 should see their GP.

Walk-in Centres are open from 7.30am to 10pm, every day of the year. They are staffed by highly skilled nurses who can provide you with a sick certificate and in some cases, medication, saving you time and money. The service is free and no appointments are necessary. Walk-in Centres are located in Tuggeranong, Belconnen and Gungahlin.

To find out more about getting the right health care for your symptoms, visit www.act.gov.au/yourhealthoptions 

In June and July, hats go away!

Cancer Council ACT recommends school students and teacher’s leave their hats at home or replace it with a beanie during the June and July winter months. As we enter into a period where the UV levels are (under 3) sun protection behaviour (i.e. hat wearing and sunscreen application) is discouraged due to the low risk of potential UV skin damage and the need for students to be exposed to Vitamin D.  

Hats will go back on from 1 August 2019.

St Francis of Assisi Primary School is again participating in the Woolworths Earn and Learn promotion this year.

All completed sticker sheets can be dropped off at Woollies or we have a collection point here at the school library.

Spare sticker sheets are available at the front office or the library.

Thank you for your support!

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