St John’s Primary School
Welcoming Respecting Learning Creating Community Phone: (02) 6836 2195 Fax: (02) 6836 1492 Email:
[email protected] www.cobar.catholic.edu.au
Tuesday 31st March 2014 Week 10 Dear Parents,
Congratulations to all our Year 3,4,5,& 6 students who participated in the Netball and Football Challenge last Tuesday at Ward Oval. The sportsmanship, skill and passion for both games was evident in the students, staff and parents. A big congratulations to our Year 3/4 Boys Rugby League side who were premiers of the day. The boys will now participate in the next round of the David Peachey competition. Well done! I’ve included some photos from the day in this newsletter. Unfortunately I don’t have a photo of our Year 4 Netball Team— if any parent took a photo could you please email a copy to school. Thank you. This week St John’s is hosting visits from the WF Catholic Education Office and other schools from our cluster. On Wednesday we have our 5 Year Compliance Audit. On Thursday Executive staff from St Joseph’s Nyngan, St Patrick’s, Brewarrina, St John’s, Nyngan and St Mary’s ,Warren will be meeting with Mr Davidson and myself in our ‘Bulding Leaders and Transforming Leadership’ professional learning. Mrs Helen Polack will be the leader in charge of the school on Thursday. Thank you to Abby Bruce for catering for both days. School photo day is this Friday! Students need to come to school dressed in the Full Summer uniform; Girls: Blue check culottes (length to knee), blue polo shirt with school crest, White socks to cover ankles (No sport anklets) and Black leather shoes—ribbons, clips etc should be blue. Thank you. Boys: Grey shorts (no cargo shorts) Blue polo shirt with school crest, grey socks to cover ankles (No sport anklets) & black leather shoes
There will be no sport on Friday. You can send your child to school on Thursday in sports uniform to keep a uniform clean for Friday. ANZAC Day March and Ceremonies Friday the 25th April 2014. We encourage all our students to wear their full school summer uniform including school hat to support the Returned & Services League of Australia. I am asking our Year 6 leaders to lead our school on the day. Students should meet at the RSL club on ANZAC day at 9:45am. Canteen Roster—as you are all aware, our Wednesday & Friday wonderful canteen lady Abby Bruce will welcome her new baby very soon! Abby will not be able to coordinate the canteen in Term 2. We are calling for volunteers for term 2. We are not expecting a volunteer for each week but perhaps you could volunteer once a term? Please contact the front office so we can fill the roster for Term 2. Thank you . Ongoing School Working Bee—We have numerous odd jobs that need completing around the school. It can be difficult to find one date for parents to agree on but perhaps you could do one of the following in your own time? If you are able to help out or know someone who can please let me know. Can you help with;
Clean up of school trees behind school play equipment—they need a spruce & removal.
Replanting of school planter boxes around the school .
Painting of our school games lines (we have the paint from purchases from SRC 2013).
Erecting the P & F sail which was purchased several years ago.
Covering library and school work books
Good Luck to Jack, Jacob (Rugby League), Michael & Connor (Soccer) in the WF Sports Trials this Friday!
Enjoy your week.! Renee Matheson 31 Canteen
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Thanks Di McLeod
2 St John’s School Compliance Audit Canteen with Abby
7 Canteen Thanks Di McLeod
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1st Day of April
8 The Annunciation of the Lord – Stage 2 Mass School Performance – Great Galaxies
PEDAL PLAYGROUP 11-1
9 Canteen with Abby
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Mr Davidsion & Mrs
School Photos
Matheson in leadership meetings today
10 Mrs Matheson Personal Carer’s leave
Moorambilla No Assembly today Junior Netball Registration Ward Oval 4-5pm 11 Last day of Term One Students & Staff return Monday 28/4/14 Easter Egg raffle drawn @ assembly 9am
P & F News
St John’s Mini Market Night Friday the 9th May 5-7pm St John’s School Stall Holders welcome $20. Please contact the office to secure your booking. Mother’s Day gifts will be for sale, Trash and Treasure, Show bags & much more!
Easter Egg Raffle Raffle tickets were sent home last Friday. We are asking each school family to donate one chocolate Easter item for our raffle. Donations may be sent to the office. Thanking your for your support. St John’s P & F
Parish News
CLAIM THE DATE SUMMER UNIFORM School Photos Friday 4th April Pupil Free Day
Term 2 24th June Staff RE PD Day Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG)
Parent Meeting on Wednesday the 2nd April @ 1pm Cobar High School. Parents of Aboriginal students are more than welcome to attend this meeting. The meeting only takes an hour maximum. Julie Jeffery (St John’s AEW) & Renee Matheson (Principal) are our school representatives. If you are unable to attend but would like to notify of an apology and/or have any items for discussion please contact either Julie or Renee.
CLAIM THE DATE Friday 6th June—St John’s Athletic Carnival Friday 20th June—WF Cluster Athletics Carnival Parent Helpers needed—no experience required!
Happy birthday to Dustin for yesterday and Rishab & Chelsea for today! From all the staff & students of St John’s!
COMMUNITY NEWS
Religious Education School Liturgy of the Word
Cobar Junior Soccer Club Training Session for 11-15 year olds Place: Ward Oval Time: 4.00-5.15pm Date: Wednesday 26th March
8th April Tuesday 10:15am The Annunciation of the Lord – Stage 2
Dear Parents and Friends, Look out! - Lots of crafty fun is planned for the kids this school holiday, with the library staff busily putting together Easter activities. Sessions for 5-7 year olds will be 10:30-noon Monday 14th April, Tuesday 15th April and Wednesday 16th April. Sessions for 8+ year olds will be 3:00-4:30 Monday 14th April, Tuesday 15th April and Wednesday 16th April.
Sacraments Confirmation 8th June First Holy Communion 22nd June
Fun, and laughter, and mess are guaranteed. $5.50 will be charged per child per session, and numbers are limited. Bookings can be made by contacting library staff (6836 2744).
Cobar Junior Netball association registration days Friday April 4th 4 -5 pm at the netball courts. For girls aged 5 -17 years Funnet and netta (5-10 years) $50 Junior (11-17) $60 Enrolment forms are available at the courts. Netball will begin in Term 2 on Fridays at 4:30.
Reminder School Fees are now overdue. If you are having difficulty paying your school fees please contact the school office.
Welcoming Respecting Learning
The Mighty Year 5/6 Rugby League Side!
Year3/4 Girls
Premiers 3/4 Rugby League
Year 5/6 Runner Up Division 2
D I S C O
Into the Future Disco!
Thank you to all the students who supported our disco. There was a lot of groovy dancing happening on the dance floor! A huge thank you to Mrs Fugar, Miss Tapp & the SRC for organising the disco. A big thank you to Mr Fugar for helping set up and the use of his disco lights! Thanks to all the teachers and staff who supervised the night!
