St Catherine of Siena

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1 St Catherine of Siena T: E: W: NEWSLETTER Term 4, Week 9 December 2nd 2014 Reflection - Week 2 Peace The Candle of Peace We remember the prophets who spoke of the coming of Christ, of how a Saviour would be born, a king in the line of King David. The prophet Isaiah called Christ "the Prince of Peace". They told us how he would rule the world wisely and bless all the nations. When Jesus came he taught people the importance of being peace-makers. He said that those who make peace shall be called the children of God. When Christ comes to us he brings us peace and he will bring everlasting peace when he comes again. We light the Candle of Peace to remind us that Jesus is the Prince of Peace and that through him peace is found. Peace is like a light shining in a dark place. As we look at this candle we celebrate the peace we find in Jesus Christ. Let us pray: Lord Jesus, Light of the World, the prophets said you would bring peace and save your people from trouble. Give peace in our hearts at Christmastide. We ask that as we wait for you to come again, that you would remain present with us. Help us to, and every to worship you, to hear your word, and to do your will by sharing your peace with each other. We ask it in the name of the one who was born in Bethlehem. Amen Dear Families, Fr Michael Moody, Parish Priest Miss Carmel Marantelli, Principal and St Catherine of Siena school staff invite all families to join us in giving thanks for the 2014 school year on Wednes,10 th December am at St Catherine of Siena Church, followed by morning tea in the school hall. Throughout the year, the staff and I have been very appreciative of the support the parents/guardians of our students, have given us. Throughout the year you have helped us in numerous ways. You have attended excursions, assisted in the canteen, been a member of the Parents and Friends, assisted with functions such as the school disco and Mothers and Fathers stalls, been a classroom helper, covered library books, heard children read and so much more. We would like to say thank you for all that you have done by inviting you to join us for our End of Year Mass and Morning Tea on Wednes 10 th December. If you are able to attend please return the slip enclosed in this newsletter for catering purposes. Have a great week. Upcoming Events Wednes, December 3rd *Yr. 5/6 to attend Wedge Pk Performance *Year Prep & Yr. 1YChristmas Incursion Carmel Marantelli PRINCIPAL Fri, December 5th *Week 2 Liturgy 8:50am led by Yr. 3/4 *Year Prep excursion to Anakie Fairy Park Wednes, December 10th *End of Year Mass 9:15am Thurs, December 11th *Year 6 Big Day Out *Week 3&4 Liturgy 8:50am led by Yr. 1/2 Fri, December 12th *Whole school picnic

2 Parish Of Melton Office 10 Unitt Street, Melton Tel: , Fax: Mass Times - St Catherine of Siena Wednes: 9.15am Satur Evenings: 6.00pm Sun Mornings: 9.00am & 11.00am Reconciliation Satur :5.30pm pm Mass Times - St Dominic s Tues Evening: 7.00pm Thurs - Fri : 9.15am Sun : 5pm School Fees *Congratulations to Melissa Mannix who has won a terms fee rebate due to having her account up to date. *2014 School Fees should now have been paid in full. Your outstanding Fees are now overdue and need to be paid ASAP. Thank You Our Christmas Concert will be held on Tues,16th December at 6:30pm in the school hall. The theme of this year s concert is the Giving Tree Please keep this evening free as we would love to celebrate the end of the year and the coming Christmas season with you. *We will be having a full dress rehearsal during the on Tues, December 16th. In order to alleviate some of the congestion at night, parents, grandparents and family members are very welcome to come to the dress rehearsal at 1.30pm and view the performance. *The concert will be performed at 6.30pm on December 16th. *Details of what the children will need to wear on the night will be sent out in a separate letter to all families shortly. * Tues, December 16th- Full Dress Rehearsal pm *Tues, December 16th- Christmas Concert pm ST CATHERINE OF SIENA 2014 CHRISTMAS RAFFLE All raffle tickets for our end of year Christmas raffle are due back by Tues, December 9th along with all money. Extra tickets to sell to friends or purchase yourself are available from the school office. Raffle tickets are $1 each OR $10 for a book The raffle will be drawn on Tues, December 16th after the Christmas Concert. Lucky winners can collect their prize on the night or from the school office by Thurs,18th December. Library News The Library has now closed and will not be available for borrowing. All students are requested to return all Library books by this Fri, December 5th. Please Check at home and in your class tubs. Thank you Mrs Maskell Year 6 Graduation Several parents are organising a graduation event for the Year 6 students. All permission slips and money for children attending need to be returned by the end of this week in a labelled envelope.

3 Whole School Picnic On Fri December 12 th we are going to bring our 30 th Anniversary celebrations to a close by having a whole school picnic at Maddingley Park. Back in 1984, to celebrate the first year of our school, the students and staff of Saint Catherine of Siena went on a whole school excursion to a nearby park and had a picnic. We think it would be a nice way for us to culminate our own celebrations this year by spending a together in the same way. Parents are very welcome to attend the picnic with us and may transport their own children to Maddingley Park. If you are attending the picnic, you will need to provide your own food and it is advised that you bring along a picnic rug, chairs, table etc Any children who are not being transported by their parents will be taken to the park by bus and they will need to be at school by the 8:50am bell. They will come back to school by bus ready to be picked up by 3:15pm. Date: Fri 12 th December 2014 Venue: Maddingley Park, Maddingley VIC 3340 Time: 8:50am-3:15pm for students going on the bus. For students going with their parents, the picnic will begin at approx. 9:30am and conclude at approx. 2:00pm Snack and lunch arrangements: Children need to bring food for the as per usual: a healthy snack and lunch as well as a drink bottle of water Clothing: Students will need to wear their full sports uniform and bring their school hat and sunscreen. *Permission slips were sent home and need to be returned ASAP* END OF YEAR MASS & PARENT HELPERS MORNING TEA *PLEASE RETURN THIS SLIP BY THIS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5TH* I will be attending the Morning Tea on Wednes 10 th December. Name: No. of Adults Attending NO. of Toddlers Attending Child s Name: Class:

4 CATHOLIC PARIS OF MELTON CHRISTMAS MASS TIMETABLE 2014 St Catherine of Siena Church, Bulmans Rd, Melton West Wednes, 24th December, Christmas Eve 6.00pm, 9.00pm and Midnight Thurs, 25th December, Christmas Day 9.00am and 11.00am Carols will precede all of these Masses PLEASE NOTE: On Fri, 26th December, Boxing Day There will be NO morning Mass Communal Reconciliation Thurs,18th December at 7.30pm Individual Reconciliation Satur, 6th December 5.15pm pm Satur,13th December 5.15pm pm Satur, 20th December 5.15pm pm The Parish Office will be closed from Wednes, 24th December 2014 until Wednes 28th January 2015

5 Term 4 Calendar 2014 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 1 Dec Week 9 *School Closure Day 2 Dec *Prep Orientation 9.30am-10.45am 3 Dec *Yr. 5/6 to attend wedge park performance *Yr. Prep Grade 1Christmas incursion 4 Dec 5 Dec *Second week of Whole school liturgy at 9am led by Yr. 3/4 in the church *Prep Excursion to Anakie Fairy Park 6 Dec 7 Dec 2nd Week 8 Dec Week 10 9 Dec 10 Dec * End of Year 9.15am followed by Morning Tea 11 Dec *Grade 6 Big Day Out *Third & Fourth week of Whole school liturgy 9am led by Yr. 1&2 in the church 12 Dec * Whole School Picnic *Reports to go home 13 Dec 14 Dec 3rd Week 15 Dec Week 11 *2015 whole school orientation 16 Dec *Christmas Prayer Assembly 9am led by the Preps in the church *School Concert -full dress rehearsal 1:30 pm - concert at 6.30pm 17 Dec *Graduation Mass 7pm 18 Dec *Students Last Day 19 Dec *Staff Last Day 20 Dec 21 Dec 4th Week 2015 Calendar MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 26th Jan Week 1 27th Jan 28th Jan *Staff start back 29th Jan *Parent Teacher Interviews Year th Jan *Preps begin 8:50-1:30 *Parent Teacher Interviews Year st Jan 1st Feb 2nd Feb Week 2 *Year 1-6 begin 3rd Feb 4th Feb *Preps NOT at school, *Prep parents attend rostered interview with their child 5th Feb 6th Feb *St Catherine Beginning of year Mass 9.15am 7th Feb 8th Feb 9th Feb Week 3 10th Feb 11th Feb *Preps NOT at school, *Prep parents attend rostered interview with their child 12th Feb 13th Feb 14th Feb 15th Feb 16Feb Week 4 17th Feb 18th Feb *Ash Wednes Mass 9.15am *Preps Not at school 19th Feb 20th Feb 21st Feb 22nd Feb CANTEEN ROSTER Fri, December 5 Antonina Dingli Leisa Carl Shirley Dobson Mon December 8 Karen Renton Desne Jonezic Tues December 9 Julie Gruis CDF STUDENT BANKING Next Thurs,December 11th will be the last week for student banking for Please ensure you have your books at school on this if you wish to bank. Parish Christmas Lunch When: This Sun, 7 th December Where: St Dominic s School Hall Unitt Street, Melton Time: pm to 2.30 pm Do you know anyone who is on their own, with no family and living alone? Do you know an elderly person, who is on their own with no family members living near to them? Then this is a chance for them to enjoy a Christmas Lunch with other people for company and some Christmas Carols. Please call Melwyn D Souza mob Their name will be taken down and an Invitation will be sent. If they need a lift, please let us know