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Newsletter Week 7
Pope Francis’ Prayer to the Holy Family
Jesus, Mary and Joseph,
In you we contemplate
The splender of true love,
To you we turn with trust.
Holy Family of Nazareth,
Grant that our families too
May be places of communion and prayer,
authentic schools of the Gospel
And small domestic churches.
Holy Family of Nazareth,
May families never again experience
Violence, rejection and division,
May all who have been hurt or scandalised
Find ready comfort and healing.
Holy Family of Nazareth,
Make us once more mindful
Of the sacredness and inviolability of the family,
And its beauty in God’s plan. Amen
Vision Statement - “… and the positive wellbeing of all.”
At St Therese, we recognise that we have come through a very difficult time over the past 2½ years. We have noticed the impact Covid and lockdowns have had on our students and are working hard to support students and to help them see that these measures were a necessary part of our lives and we now need to work together to build resilience and relationships. Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) has become a focused part of our teaching each week. The scope and sequence has been built up over the course of the year and will be refined and improved as we continue to lock this in as a critical part of student learning.
For the younger students, creative play is an essential element in their development of who they are and how they fit in socially with those around them. For this reason, we are investing in a new creative playspace where the students can use their imagination as they learn to interact with each other. Play based learning is another concept that we are looking to implement in some form over the coming years for students in K - Yr 2.
Staff wellbeing is also very high on the agenda as we work through the many commitments and challenges thrust upon them. Focusing on ways to streamline many of our processes and building time for collaboration into the school timetable is crucial to support staff.
Book Week Celebration
Last Thursday was a very exciting day of costumes, colour, music and books! It was wonderful to see so many family members turn up to support this fun day. Thanks especially to Rita Crofts and Robyn Hamilton who did most of the preparation for the day and also to Michelle Devine and Mark Bunder who MC’d the events and got everyone involved. There were also many others who supported in many different ways. We very much appreciate the effort that goes into making these days successful and memorable.
Fathers’ Day Stall / Prayer
This Thursday will see our hall transformed into a pop-up shop for Fathers’ Day. A great deal of work has happened behind the scenes to make this happen and I thank the parents involved. Children have been talking about Fathers’ Day all week and the excitement is building.
Father’s Day Prayer Service
Friday 2nd September - Fathers and Father figures are warmly invited to attend our morning assembly where our Year 6 students will be leading our prayer service for our Fathers!
St Therese Feast Day / Grandparents Mass
This special Mass will be celebrated by Fr Duane on Friday, 23 September at 9.30am in the church. Parents / grandparents are then invited to the hall for a morning tea which will be followed by our end of term awards assembly.
Hats & Jackets
Every week we have multiple hats & jackets that are sent to lost property. If they have names, they are returned to the students. Could I ask all parents to regularly check that names are clearly marked on hats and jackets. If your child accidentally comes home with the wrong hat or jacket, please let us know so that teachers can sort it out in the classroom.
P & F Meeting
The next P & F Meeting will be held next week, Tuesday, 6 September in the hall. All parents are very welcome to attend.
Building Update
The countdown is on till we can gain access to our new facilities. Weekly site meetings from now on will keep us closely informed but the plan is to start Term 4 in the new classroom spaces. During the last week of this term, 19-23 September, Years 3 - 6 will be preparing for the move so there will be disruption to our normal classroom routines. This may involve putting grade classes together for some activities or having more casual teachers than usual. This will allow teachers to pack up and clean out their current classrooms.
100 Year Anniversary of Keiraville Country Women's Association
SEL
RE NEWS
Knitting Club Adult Helpers
An invitation is extended to any skilled knitting family members who would like to assist with our St Therese knitting club. We have some very keen beginners who would benefit greatly from some assistance. We will be meeting on Monday and Thurdsdays at 12:50pm (40 min) in 2 Blue Classroom. Please sign in at the office and come around to the Year 2 rooms. Thank you in advance for your support.
WONDER RECYCLING REWARDS
Once again this year we will be participating in the Wonder Recycling Rewards for Schools initiative.
The Wonder Recycling Rewards programme is a fun and easy program created to collect and recycle soft plastics and bread tags that might otherwise go to landfill, and earn rewards points to redeem on new sports equipment for our school.
Once collected they can be placed in the special collection box in the Library (Year 3 classrooms)
The campaign closes 9 September.
Thanking you in advance
Ms Elizabeth Pellizzari
School Birthdays
31 August 2022 - 6 September 2022
Happy Birthday
Lachlan - KG, Kobi - 6B, Penelope - KG, Tiberius - 4B, Lien - 3G, Pamela - KB
Happy Birthday
Principal's Awards
Audrey B - 3B
Owen S - 3G
Ellie S - 3B
Nate M - 5G
Silver Medallion
Gabriella E - 5G
Matilda B - 6G
Gold Medallion
Adriana C - 5G
St Therese School Facebook Page
www.facebook.com/westwollongong.sttherese
School Vision Statement
“Immersed in faith, pursuing excellence in learning
and positive wellbeing of all”
TEENAGE YOUTH GROUP, 13 – 17 YEARS
LIVE LOCAL Catholic Youth Ministry Wollongong (CYMW) has arrived in the Illawarra! LIVE Local is a Regional Youth Group run by the CYMW and NET Team, who are excellent at engaging with youth at whatever stage of faith. Come along for snacks, games, formation, prayer and music. Every Friday night in the school term from 7 - 9pm, at St Therese West Wollongong school hall. For more information, please contact our Deanery Youth Group
Coordinator, Luke Vail at luke.vail@dow.org.au
RECONCILIATION
Normal times for Reconciliation to resume from 5pm Saturday 23rd October, please refer to the weekly bulletin this Friday for the details. In addition, Fr Jerzy will be offering Reconciliation from Monday 25th October until Saturday 30th October after Mass as needed.
BAPTISMS
We are in the process of rescheduling baptisms that were postponed during lockdown. For any new requests please contact Kathy at the Parish Office (email: westwollongong@dow.org.au any time or call 4229 1074 on Tuesdays 9am-3pm).
God bless you all,
Fr Duane
Offer closes 30 September 2022 however vouchers can be used until 30 June 2023.
Before and after school care voucher | Service NSW
For all enquires - contact Mel on 0447 610 017.
BOOK CLUB
Issue 6 has been sent out to students and is due back on 2 September 2022. Please order via the LOOP.
Calendar Dates 2022
September 2022
5 - Staff Spirituality Day - Pupil Free Day
5 - 9 - National Child Protection Week
6 - 7pm P & F Meeting in the Library
9 - Aboriginal Cultural Incursion - Boori Monty Pryor
9 - 13 - Electricity Safety Week
10 - P & F Fundraiser - Bunnings BBQ
20 - Sacrament of Confirmation
23 - St Therese Feast Day
Last Day of Term 3
October 2022
3 - Labour Day Public Holiday
10 - First Day Term 4 - Students Return
20 - Kinder 2023 Playgroup Session
24 - 11.30am ERC Band Visit
27 - Kinder 2023 Playgroup Session
November 2022
1 - All Saints Day
Melbourne Cup
2 - All Souls Day
3 - Kinder Playgroups
9 - Kinder 2023 Orientation Day
11 - Remeberance Day
12 - First Holy Communion Retreat Day & Rehersal
18 - School Building Opening and Blessing
December 2022
19 - Last Day For Students Term 4 2022
20 - Staff Development Day Term 4 2022
CANTEEN MENU 2022
