School Newsletter
September 2nd, 2021 Term 3, Week 7
St Mary Star of the Sea School Advisory Council
Steve O’Halloran Ex-Officio David Kearney Member Jim Andreoli Chairperson Susana Svilicich Treasurer
Warren Schmidt Vice Chair Kym Redden Secretary/P&F Rep
IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER
Week 7
Friday 3rd September ACC Camp returns
Father’s Day Breakfast 7:15am to 8:15am
Liturgy presented by Year 5 commencing at 8:20am P&F Stall for Year 2-12 at recess on the Outdoor Stage Week 8
Monday 6th September OLNA Reading Thursday 9th September RUOK Day Friday 10th September PS Disco Week 9
Monday 13th September OLNA Numeracy Tuesday 14th September Photo Day
PVA Showcase Wednesday 15th September ACM Meeting
Thursday 16th September Interschool Field Day Year 3-6 Friday 17th September Interschool Track Day Year1-6
PS Assembly Year 4 to present School Ball—Year 10-12
Dear Parents, Teachers and Friends,
This Sunday is Father’s Day, when we recognise the profound influence our Dads have in our lives.
Fatherhood is one of the great privileges in a man’s life for it enables him to be the first male in a child’s life; of course this leads to the life-long responsibility of parenthood. Ian Grant in his book, “Fathers who dare WIN”, offers this insight.
“The greatest legacy a man can leave in the world is not so much a great business, but a “living”
investment in the future, through loving, stable, employable and healthy children. Parents are the ultimate
‘people builders’. The fine expectations you have of your children, the skills you teach them, and the values you model for them will be the bricks and mortar of great future citizens.”
Happy Father’s Day.
FATHER’S DAY LITURGY AND STALL
This Thursday and Friday our friends in the P & F are setting up a stall to sell gifts to the students for the Father’s Day. There are some terrific items for sale at very reasonable prices so please support our P & F by a purchase on one of these days.
There will also be a Father’s Day liturgy and breakfast this Friday to celebrate for all those who are father figures in our lives.
ATHLETICS CARNIVALS
In the past couple of weeks we have held our school Faction Athletics Carnival Days, our Junior
Primary Carnival and Kindergarten Sports Day. There was much work and coordination involved by Mr Chinnery, Mrs Jordan, Mrs O’Halloran and Miss Symonds to ensure these events were successful. Thanks to everyone who supported and coordinated our carnival days.
CHANGE OF SCHOOL NAME
As of the beginning of 2022, St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic School will be renamed St Mary Star of the Sea College. This better reflects and informs those wishing to enrol their children at St Mary’s that full Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 education is now provided at our school.
BOOKWEEK
Last week was Bookweek and there were various activities and events planned, including our Bookweek parade and Bookfair, kindly organized by Ms McMeekin in the library. Thanks to all involve who helped ensure we had another successful Bookweek this year. Thanks to those parents who supported the students with their costumes on Thursday.
ACC CARNIVAL
This week, a number of our secondary students travelled to Perth to participate in the ACC Interschool Carnival where they will compete with students from other Catholic and Independent schools from across the state. We wish them, their teachers and parent helpers all the very best as they represent the school to the best of their ability.
God Bless.
Steve O’Halloran Principal
F r o m T h e p r i n c i p a l ’ s d e s k
From the REC desk…
Week 7 has descended upon us and we have so much to look forward to and enjoy.
This Friday, our Year 5 class will be leading us in the Father’s Day Liturgy at the outdoor stage area after a yummy breakfast for all Dads and valued father figures in our families from 7:30am. Liturgy will follow closely at 8:20am.
In Week 9, we have the much-anticipated Performing and Visual Arts Showcase on Tuesday 14th September from 5-7pm at the school hall. Student art works will be displayed and Saint-sations will be performing at 6pm.
In Week 9 also, we will hold our Reconciliation Parent meeting in the school library on Monday 20th September at 6pm. Miss Concannon will be in touch with all parents whose children will be receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation this year. The Commitment Mass for Reconciliation students will occur on Sunday 19th September at 9:00am later that week.
Before I close for this week, I would like to congratulate and thank all Quobba students, families and staff on attending the Faction Thanksgiving Mass last weekend. I was very impressed with the Quobba banner that was sewn and designed by Mrs Chinnery and Mrs Meynell. A lovely morning tea was held afterwards with lots of ‘red’ foods. I look forward to seeing how we can continue to build upon our faction spirit and service within our community.
Please could you keep all those who are suffering and those who are seeking help and protection in your prayers? Pope Francis has urged all Christians to intensify their prayer, penance and fasting for the situation in Afghanistan, as he entrusted the souls of those who have died to God’s mercy.
Thank you and until next time, please take care.
God bless, Sam Da Luz
Religious Education Coordinator
Last week was the inaugural Book Week at Saint Mary’s. A wonderful book display was held in the library, thanks to Ms McMeekin and her clever displays, as well as the book sale. Throughout the week, students had the opportunity to participate in a poetry competition with the subject being ‘Old Worlds, New Worlds”. Students put in submissions from Years 3 to Secondary.
The winners are shown below:
From the old to the new, The world has problems, it’s true, From global warming, extinction and pollution.
Long ago is when we should’ve snapped out of our delusion.
From slavery, racism and war, the Earth is rotting at its core,
but when there are problems, there’s a glimpse of hope.
From advanced technology to the humble telescope, To women’s rights and no more fights.
The Earth is healing.
Dan Nguyen, Year 6, First Place
Old worlds,
Some happy and some sad, But all tell tales of what we had, Wars, lands and peaceful homes, Our history is full and divine,
But in time, We will see,
How much we don’t know about you and me.
But in New Worlds, What will we see,
Will there always be happy families, Or will there be pain, suffering and rain,
On what was once a sunny day, There is so much more we can do, The world is not just about me and you;
So for greater good, I will say, It wasn’t always a funny day.
There are many other worlds out here, But many can be found there,
There is so much potential for the other worlds, Will there still be trees, bees, and birds?
Will we still here what we once heard?
Heidi Bumbak, Year 7, First Place
Old Worlds, New Worlds, Old Worlds As you see them flying high, In that blue and blinding sky, You see them hover without wings, And the whirring of the motors when it sings.
All the crowds down below Wave and scream, hoping for a ‘hello’, These strange and mysterious ships of the air,
Have nothing here that can compare.
What we see is just the surface of the sea, And the mysteries of old, new and other worlds is
hiding from me.
Strange shadows can catch someone’s eye, They can move and change like the things in the
sky,
Dark and gloomy shadows make people fear, Of all the things they can’t hear,
We admire all the lovely things, And destroy it all without even knowing, Making way for all our hopes and dreams, While really we are just plotting schemes,
Nature is dying, While we are thriving,
Just keep in mind, That all worlds can be kind.
Eva Bonacina, Year 7, Second Place
Yr 3-12 Athletics Carnival
The Carnival was held over two days with lots of great competition. It was wonderful to see so many students getting in and trying their best. The competition was so fierce that there was only 25 points between 1st and 2nd late in the day.
Special congratulations to all students who won an individual award.
Primary Spirit Award Sky Forbes Secondary Spirit Award Halle Cosh
Team Points
Gnaraloo 28750
Quobba 28415
Ningaloo 27314
Award Name Points Award Name Points
Yr 3 Champion boy Ashley Lawer 480 Yr 3 Runner-up boy Riley Keenan 455 Yr 3 Champion girl Savannah Kempton 520 Yr 3 Runner-up girl Koleti Tonga 480 Yr 4 Champion boy Nate Soltoggio 445 Yr 4 Runner-up boy Glenn Jordan 420 Yr 4 Champion girl Jayda Bellotti 495 Yr 4 Runner-up girl Jorja Hibbert 415 Yr 5 Champion boy Adam Svilicich 645 Yr 5 Runner-up boy Zane Kop 565 Yr 5 Champion girl Jessica Durmanich 640 Yr 5 Runner-up girl Mia PAYNE 590 Yr 6 Champion boy Ethan Howard 540 Yr 6 Runner-up boy Jake Munro 470 Yr 6 Champion girl Jannali Randall 645 Yr 6 Runner-up girl Indiana White 470
Yr 7 Champion boy Corey Lam 810 Yr 7 Runner-up boy Dat Nguyen 785
Yr 7 Champion girl Chloe Bumbak 780 Yr 7 Runner-up girl Sophia March 715 Yr 8 Champion boy Dayne White 730 Yr 8 Runner-up boy Bintang Lenstra 695 Yr 8 Champion girl Jessica Louw 825 Yr 8 Runner-up girl Nyasha Geary 570 Yr 9 Champion boy Chayse Jackson 830 Yr 9 Runner-up boy Jean MAPURISA 760 Year 9 Champion girl Ta-Leah Podmore 775 Year 9 Runner-up girl Charlie Munro 700 Year 10-12 Champion girl Chloe Fernihough 750 Year 10-12 Runner-up
girl Halle Cosh 680
Yr 10-12 Champion boy Mathew Gilbert 960 Yr 10-12 Runner-up
boy Noah White 670
Jewellery, Hair & Make-Up Reminder
A reminder of our school policies regarding jewellery, hair and make-up.
No bangles, brooches or rings. Small religious necklaces are permitted. Any of these items of jewellery worn to school will be kept safely and returned to your child at the end of the school day. Only one pair of stud earrings or sleepers is permissible, to be worn in the lower lobes only. All other forms of body piercing are NOT acceptable.
Hair should be worn off the face. No hair colours. Shoulder length hair must be tied back. This applies to both boys and girls.
Make-up and nail varnish is not acceptable. Students will be asked to remove
make-up and nail varnish. Nail extensions are also not permitted. Long nails are
discouraged at school and must be taped when participating in PE.
Primary School Award Winners—Congratulations to everyone!
Aboriginal Families as First Educators Playgroup (AFaFE) is a play-based program that offers an engaging, interactive and fun-filled learning environment for Aboriginal children and their families.
Children aged 0-4 and their families are actively supported by a Playgroup Facilitator and Family Liaison Officer in the Abecedarian Approach Australia (3a), a play and learn strategy that
encourages one-on-one interactions with caregiver and child. Emphasising the model of
“families as first educators”.
We have had a superb year in 2019 painting, reading, building, constructing, creating, growing, laughing exploring, imagining, singing, dancing!
If you or an aboriginal family you know could benefit from such a program, please contact the school office for further information.
LOST PROPERTY
There are a number of jackets, lunch boxes and sports clothes in the lost property shelves outside the library— if your child is missing something, please
ask them to go and check this area.
Please also remember to write your name on items of clothing—
especially jackets!
The Uniform shop is open
Tuesdays and Thursdays 2.15-3pm.
We are planning a superb year with painting, reading, building, constructing, creating, growing, laughing, exploring, imagining, singing and dancing!
SAVE THE DATE!!!!
TUESDAY
14TH SEPTEMBER
ABSENT STUDENTS
Parents and guardians are reminded that all absentees must be documented either in the form of a signed note, email notification, SMS or the Absentee form via Seqta app. Your note should include the
child’s name, Year level, reason for absentee, dated and signed by the parent or guardian.
Please note—we still require written notification even if you have advised the school verbally. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the School on 9941 1328.
INSTRUCTION TIMES
08:00 School gates open
08:15 Primary & Secondary commences 08:25 - 9:20 Period one commences
9:20 – 10:10 Period 2 10:10 – 10:30 Recess 10:30 – 11:20 Period 3 11:20 – 12:10 Period 4 12:10 – 12:50 Lunch 12:50 – 1:45 Period 5 1:45 – 2:35 Period 6
Students who arrive at School after 8.15 will need to sign in through the Administration Office.
CARNARVON School Dental Therapy Clinic
The Carnarvon Dental Therapy Clinic has reopened until Friday 3rd September.
In the case of a dental emergency, please contact private dentist—99411882 or the hospital dental clinic on 99416690.
