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Newsletter Week 4
Lenten Prayer
Throughout Lent, I am going to repeat this same prayer each week. This is not to save me time in looking for new prayers but I encourage you to take some time to pray this prayer each week of Lent either on your own or as a family. Use it as a way to recommit to having your best Lent ever through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving
Heavenly Father,
As I enter another week of my Lenten journey, guide me to the path that leads to you. Fill my heart with gratitude, patience, strength, and peace as I strive to become the-best-version-of-myself, honestly admitting my shortcomings and sins. As I renew my resolve each day to become a better person, let me hear your voice in the deepest reaches of my heart. Give me rest in you.Help me to accept others, showing them your great love instead of casting judgment. Stay with me through the busy days this week and remind me that when I need comfort, solitude, wisdom, or guidance, I can always turn to you. Help me develop discipline and generosity through fasting and almsgiving, and come closer to you through prayer this Lent. In your name I pray,
Amen.
P & F AGM
This is now being held on Tuesday, 27 February in the Parish Centre at 7pm. All parents are welcome to attend.
Kindergarten Enrolment Applications 2025
Enrolment Applications are currently being accepted for Kinder 2025. This year, all applications must be completed online via the link on our webpage or using the QR code that is available at the office or on posters around the school.
OPEN DAYS: Two sessions have been planned which parents are asked to register for.
- Thursday, 7 March at 3.45pm
- Friday, 8 March at 11.30am
These open days will have a new format where the children are issued with a student passport where they have to collect stickers as they visit various parts of the school. This is a fun way to introduce new families (or old) to our wonderful facilities.
Kiss & Collect
Reminder for parents to please display the family name as you come down the hill and while on the basketball court. If you need a new family name sign, please email or ring Mary-Anne in the school office.
Congratulations Harry McI (6B)
At the end of last year, Harry applied to attend an Aerospace Camp in Goulburn. There was a process involved and Harry had to prove he was the right candidate for this awesome opportunity. I know this will be an exciting few weeks in the lead up to this 3 day camp in April.
Congratulations Jessica McL (6B) & Lynx S (5B)
Last week Jess & Lynx were selected in the Wollongong Diocese Touch Team to compete at the Mackillop Carnival to be held in Wagga in June. This is an awesome achievement for our school as only 12 girls were chosen from across the 30 Catholic Primary Schools in our diocese.
Congratulations Aiden D (6B) & Finn K (5B)
This week Aiden & Finn were selected in the Wollongong Diocese AFL Team to compete at the Mackillop Carnival in Wagga on March 26. This was a combined trial between Wollongong and Canberra/Goulburn Dioceses with only 20 boys selected. Awesome!
NAPLAN - Yrs 3 & 5
NAPLAN this year is much earlier than previously held. Dates are as follows
- Writing - Wednesday, 13 March
- Reading - Thursday, 14 March
- Conventions of Language - Monday, 18 March
- Numeracy Yr3 - Tuesday, 19 March
- Numeracy Yr5 - Wednesday, 20 March
- NAPLAN catch up days- 21st and 22nd March
Year 3 will complete the assessments during the morning session (9 - 11am) while Year 5 will utilise the middle session (11.30am - 1pm). Please see attached flyer with more information.
Personalised Planning Meeting Term 1 2024
Personalised Planning Meetings are being scheduled for Term 1 (beginning 26th February) to discuss your child's individual Personalised Plan. This plan is aimed at supporting your child’s specific needs. Meetings are scheduled for 30 minutes. To facilitate these meetings the interviews will be held via ZOOM or Face to Face. Students can attend the meeting if suitable. An Invitation only Letter and link will be sent to those parents who have a PP Meeting.
Medical Personalised Plans need to be updated by sending the latest action plans and medication to the office.
Please be aware that you do NOT need to book a Meet and Greet meeting with your class teacher.
Looking forward to our meetings.
Mrs Dimitra Vezinias. Mrs Amy Runko
Assistant Principal. Diverse Learning Teacher
ZONES OF REGULATION
St Therese Catholic School Core Values
Collaboration - Community - Excellence - Inclusion - Respect
Principal's Awards
Luka D - 2G
Archer N - 2B
Luella B - 4G
Silver Medallion
Jax M - 5B
Aria R - 6G
St Therese School Facebook Page
www.facebook.com/westwollongong.sttherese
School Vision Statement
“Immersed in faith, pursuing excellence in learning
and the positive wellbeing of all”
Welcome to our beautiful Catholic School of St Therese, here in West Wollongong. We are proud to place Christ at the centre of all we do here at our school.
We will again celebrate many special Liturgies and Prayer services throughout the year, which we warmly invite and encourage our parents and families to attend and be part of these wonderful celebrations. Many of these will be held in our Parish Church. Each class will prepare and lead one of these special services during the year. Please look on the parent google calendar for further information. Please be aware that if there are unforeseen circumstances and alterations have to be made, we will endeavour to notify parents as soon as possible.
Swimming Selection Trials 2024
Congratulations to the 62 St Therese students who attended and competed at the 2024 Swimming Selection Trials on Monday, 19 February 2024, at Unanderra Pool. It was a wonderful morning showcasing St Therese students’ excellent swimming talents and fantastic sportsmanship.
Of the 62 students who competed, 24 students have been selected to progress to the South Coast Regional Swimming Trials. Congratulations:
- Jordan McL (2B), Fredrik K (2B), Allegra D (2B), Ariana D (2B), Jackson S (3G), Eloise T (3G), Tahlia C (3G), Marli McN (4B), Spencer D (4B), Flynn D (4B), Samuel Y (4B), Serena C (4B), Hunter C (4G), Zoe W (4G), Finn K (5B), Jax M (5B), Zahra C (5B), Harriet J (5B), Bridie L (5G), Jacob T (6B), Aiden D (6B), Jessica McL (6B), Saxon D (6B) and Aria R (6G).
The South Coast Regional Swimming Trials will be held on Tuesday, 5 March at Corrimal Pool. Further details will be distributed to the 24 successful athletes listed above in the coming week.
Mrs Hogarth would like to thank Mr Thorne, Mr Timpano, Mrs Locke, Mrs Devine and Miss Tikkeros for their efforts and expertise in supporting the coordination of the Swimming Selection Trials.
Mrs Hogarth would also like to thank the parents and carers who volunteered with marshalling, timekeeping and supervision.
WEN
GARDENING CLUB
Gardening Club is run every Thursday at lunchtine with Mrs McGoldrick - all are welcome - PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN GLOVES.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
INSIGHTS SURVEY: 2024 Consent for the use of student’s image and/or work & 2024 Acceptable Use Of Technology
Our 2024 Consent for the use of student’s image and/or work & 2024 Acceptable Use Of Technology have moved to an INSIGHT SURVEY, that every parent must respond to, to enable or not enable the school or CEO to take and use your child's photo or image and/or works for various platforms.
Additionally there is also the 2024 Acceptable Use Of Technology, that every parent again must respond and consent to, to enable your child to use the various technologies within a school. Please see atatched information letter and instructions how to complete your INSIGHTS survey's in COMPASS. PLease complete both surveys ASAP. If you need any assistance please contact the School Office on 42291818.
Kids love learning with Studyladder
Your child's class is now using Studyladder. This online educational program allows students to learn at their own pace at school and at home. Designed for students, teachers, and parents - Studyladder offers curriculum-aligned content in Mathematics, English and Science Literacy. The platform includes interactive lessons, videos, educational games, printables, and other engaging materials to make a student's learning experience more enjoyable.
Studyladder’s course materials are designed to give children the support they need to succeed. The interactive activities and reward programs are fun to use, providing instant feedback to keep children on track with their education.
This year every student has unlimited student access to Studyladder teacher set tasks at home!!
Your child has or will be receiving a username and password to access Studyladder. To log in, go to www.studyladder.com.au and enter these details.
Dimitra Vezinias
NSW Government Student Learning Library
The NSW Government has created a valuable resource to support learning at home in English and Mathematics for Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 students. Parents and carers are able to access the NSW Government student learning library at the following link:
https://education.nsw.gov.au/parents-and-carers/initiatives/nsw-student-learning-library#/
Additionally a video has been created to explain how to access and navigate this resource:
INFORMATION - How to tackle back to school anxiety
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Extended Leave (10 days or more)
For extended leave for holidays, parents are asked to complete an ‘Application for Exemption from Attendance at School’ form. This is available from the office.
The Cool Kids Program
FSA Health & Wellbeing are currently accepting expressions of interest for the Cool Kids Anxiety Program. The program will be facilitated by Kalynda Powell who is accredited by Macquarie University’s Centre for Emotional Health to use the Cool Kids Anxiety Program.
The Cool Kids Anxiety Program was developed by Macquarie University and is a structured 10 session program ran over 10 weeks that teaches children (age 7-12) and their parents how to better manage a child’s anxiety.
The Cool Kids Program is based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based therapeutic framework. The program focuses on teaching practical skills and involves the participation of both parents and the child.
Topics covered within the Cool Kids Anxiety Program include:
- Learning about feelings and anxiety
- Learning to think more realistically
- Parenting an anxious child
- Fighting fear by facing fear (stepladders)
- Learning other coping skills such as building social confidence or learning to solve problems
To register your interest please contact FSA Health & Wellbeing either via email at triage@familyservices.org.au or phone: 1800 372 000.
UPCOMING IMPORTANT EVENTS
2024
March 2024
7 - 3.45pm Open Day for Kinder 2025
8 - 11.30am Open Day for Kinder 2025
12 - 7.00pm Sacrament of Confirmation Parent Information Night Invitation Parish Centre
13 to 25 - Naplan
14 - 7.00pm Sacrament of Confirmation Parent Information Night Invitation Parish Centre
STUDENT BIRTHDAYS
Birthdays
21 February 2024 - 27 February 2024
Vila S - 6G, Gweneth F - KG, Andre T - 2G, Natalia C - 6G, Levi T - 3B, Lincoln H - KG, Lana K - 4B
PARISH INFORMATION
BAPTISMS
For any new requests please contact Kathy at the Parish Office (email: westwollongong@dow.org.au any time or call 4243 9610 on Tuesdays 9am-3pm).
God bless you all,
Fr Duane
Calendar Dates 2024
2024
March 2024
7 - 3.45pm Open Day for Kinder 2025
8 - 11.30am Open Day for Kinder 2025
12 - 7.00pm Sacrament of Confirmation Parent Information Night Invitation Parish Centre
13 to 25 - Naplan
14 - 7.00pm Sacrament of Confirmation Parent Information Night Invitation Parish Centre
27 - Cross Country Kembla Joggers
28 - 9.30am Whole School Easter Liturgy in Chruch
29 - Good Friday
31 - Easter Sunday
April 2024
12 - Last Day of Term 1
CANTEEN MENU 2024
ST THERESE CANTEEN
WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS ONLY
