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Dear Parents and Carers,
October is the month of the Rosary which is a meditation on the life of Jesus and Mary and was developed as a breathing prayer. The name rosary comes from the Latin word rosarium which means “rose garden”. In the Middle Ages, Mary was often called “Rose” and the name eventually became rosary. In modern times Popes have encouraged Catholics to pray the Rosary. It is a form of contemplative prayer, mental and vocal prayer, which brings God’s blessings on the Church.
This weekend we mark 10 years since the canonisation of Mary MacKillop (17.10.2010). St Mary of the Cross, of Scottish descent, was born in Melbourne but is best known for her activities in South Australia. Mary loved to teach and educate children and is an inspiration for all educators today.
St Mary of the Cross, Pray for us.
Swimming Program
Our swimming program commenced today and there have been many happy faces returning from the pool after their first session. Please remember to send in the required items each week on your child’s swimming day. (Wednesday Yr 5 & 6, Friday Prep to Yr 4).
Prep Transition
This morning we welcomed many excited children to our first day of Prep Transition for Prep 2021. We will be running a 5 week program led by Ms Gita Sima and Mrs Pauline Colombini (Teacher Aide). We all look forward to 2021 prep students visiting each week.
Staffing Update
Last week we welcomed our new part time Yr 4 teacher, Lydia Valeriano.
This week we welcome Jamilla Dressler who will be teaching Drama each Tuesday to all classes.
Teaching positions for 2021 are still being finalised and we have readvertised our APRE position.
School Review
Yesterday we had some visitors to our school for our 5 year school review. This is a process all schools go through to maintain their accreditation. Conversations yesterday centred around processes and compliance at St Clare’s School. A further part of our review focussing on the School Effectiveness Framework will not be completed until 2021.
St Gerard Feast Day
Due to Covid-19 this year, the St. Gerard Committee have decided to cancel the Feast of St. Gerard Celebrations. The Committee has decided to celebrate just a Mass for the Feast of St. Gerard on Saturday 17th October at St.Clare’s Church beginning at 2.30pm. Please contact the parish office for further information.
Best wishes for the week ahead,
Narelle Harney
School Calendar - 2020
| October | |||
| 14 | Swimming Classes commences | ||
| 9-11am | Prep 2021 Transition Program | ||
| 16 | School Assembly - Yr 2 | ||
| 17-23 | BOOK WEEK | ||
| 20 | Book Week Character Dress Up Parade | ||
| 21 | 9-11am | Prep 2021 Transition Program | |
| 23 | School Assembly - Yr 1 | ||
| 27 | 6pm | Prep Parent Night | |
| 28 | 9-11am | Prep 2021 Transition Program | |
| 30 | World Teachers Day | ||
| Day for Daniel - Casual dress for gold coin donation | |||
| School Assembly - Prep | |||
| November | |||
| 2-6 | BOOK FAIR | ||
| 3 | Melbourne Cup Day | ||
| 4 | 9-11am | Prep 2021 Transition Program | |
| 6 | School Assembly - Yr 6 | ||
| 11 | 11am | Rememberence Day | |
| 9-11am | Prep 2021 Transition Program | ||
| 12 | MINI FETE | ||
| 13 | School Assembly - Yr 4 | ||
| 20 | School Assembly - Yr 5 |
Congratulations to all students who competed in the 8-12 years Athletics carnival on Monday. The level of sportsmanship and competition was very high despite an interrupted year that impacted athletics preparation. There were some excellent individual performances. The age champions and overall house winner will be announced next week after ball games are completed.
On the last day of term three, Clay Chappel, Riley Berge, Bailey Duiker, Case Durighello, Liam Quabba, Jackson Solien, Jayden Colombino, Hamish Gilbert, Jared Nash and Peter Solien attended the Jim Graham Cup Rugby League
These students joined forces with St. John’s, Silkwood and managed to come third on the day with two wins, two losses and a draw. The St Clare’s students all conducted themselves in a positive manner and showed excellent skills and ability in the games. Special congratulations to Peter Solien was named player of the carnival.
Book Fair is coming to St. Clare’s School, operating from the Library
Monday November 2nd to Friday 6th 2020.
Scholastic Book Fair is the perfect place for children to discover a love of books and ignite a lifelong passion for reading.
Come into the library and browse with your child to preselect some possible choices and pay for your books at the Book Fair.
Have fun choosing books together!
You are invited to purchase and donate a book which will make a welcome addition to the School library, a commemorative bookplate will be placed inside the book with your family or child’s name.
There will be a competition running during the Book fair.
When you buy a book/s your child will go into a draw for a free Book of their choice from the book fair.
Every book sold receives a free ticket, drawn after the Book Fair closes.
It is also a great time to buy for Christmas gift giving.
Brochure will be given at a later date.
Hope to see you at the Book Fair
Back Row: Loui, Nate, Jaden
Front Row: Warrick, Blaise, Billy
Congratulations to all students below:-
Back Row: Evie, Riley, Ayla
Front Row: Laine, Riya, Lincoln
School Fees for this term were emailed last Friday to all families.
Due date is Friday, 23rd October 2020.
Please contact the school office if you did not receive the invoice so we can check your email address or if you require a hardcopy of fees to make payment.
Please check your junk or spam mail
(Note changes for AAH -two statements will be sent by email for each Additional Account Holder)
METHODS OF PAYMENT:
NO CREDIT CARDS or EFTPOS - Facilities not available at the school office.
- PAYMENT BY CASH OR CHEQUE can be paid at the school office. We appreciate that correct money be given as we do not carry any change in the school office.
- PAYMENT BY DIRECT DEBIT: Please contact the school office if you would prefer to pay your fees by setting up regular Direct Debits through CDF (Catholic Development Fund).
Alternatively you can setup regular payments through Internet or BPay.
- PAYMENT BY INTERNET: If you wish to pay via the Internet please note our bank account details on your statement.
- PAYMENT B PAY: Please use Biller code: shown on your statement and Reference: 966000.... (10 digits shown under Biller code)
We request that you use the (10 digits number for both Internet and BPay) to ensure your payment reaches your account. Delays may occur should you not use the provided details. Please email your receipt after payment to secretary.tully@cns.catholic.edu.au for our records.
Please contact the school office on 4065 9550 should you require any further information.
I’m still unable to buy Frozen Yogurt as the Bulla Warehouse is still closed due to COVID , I have been informed we should see them buy the beginning of November so until I advise that we have them in stock Frozen Yoghurts are off the Menu.
I have tried to source something similar but have had no luck.
Term 4 Tuckshop Menu is the same as term 3.
TUCKSHOP ROSTER - Term 4
Friday 16/10/2020 -
Friday 23/10/2020 -
Friday 30/10/2020 -
Hello Parents.
Welcome back to term 4.
We have a few things happening this term.
The P&F each year support the wet play day for all the children in the school, more details will be provided closer to end of term
- The end of year BBQ and celebrations are supported by the P&F, and this year may have to look a little different, we are in the process of working this out, and when we have more details, we will let you know.
- We have received some exciting news from Tully Canegrowers Mitre 10 & Tigers Leagues Club! They have teamed up together to run a major promotion to assist schools in the district with fundraising during COVID-19 restrictions. Tully Canegrowers Mitre 10 are donating 35 prizes for a major raffle to be run by the Tigers Leagues club. Tickets will be $5 each, and we will be issuing sheets of 10 tickets to each family in the school. We at St Clare’s P&F will receive all proceeds of those tickets sold. In the next week, your child will be bringing home a letter in regards to this, with your tickets attached. Please look out for them. All tickets need to be accounted for, so if you are unable to sell them, please return them to the office. The more tickets we sell, the bigger the donation to our P&F. Thank you to these local businesses supporting our school community.
We would also like to thank a few other local businesses who have also donated to our school this year, even though fundraising has been limited.
Thank you to:
- Agape Family Dental
- Tully Sugar
- LiveLife Pharmacy Tully
Our next meeting is on Tuesday 20th October at 7pm, we hope you are able to make it!
Enjoy the rest of your week.
St Clare’s P&F Committee
