Term 3 Week 3

Dear Community,

This term we were blessed to welcome 14 new students; Amarella, Jiya, Isla, Dilsher, Eleanor, Elodie, Celestine, Yibo, Novak, Austin, Simart, Felix, Viktor, Mile and their familes into our school community. We are so proud of how they have all settled into school life. 

Congratulations to our 2021 TOM team! There were many creative and clever applications and auditions this year which made it very hard to choose the team.

Well done to:

Lily, Sarah and Kiana (Year 6)

Aditi, Rhianne, Erik and Emilia (Year 5)

Autism SA - Family Workshops

There are an extensive range of quality workshops through Autism SA this Semester.

These range from: Supporting your child through primary school to Managing school refusal.  Sessions, times, costs and locations are available at:

https://www.autismsa.org.au/in-focus-workshops-for-families

https://www.autismsa.org.au/general-workshops-for-families

Yoga and Meditation Classes

Each year, Tammy from Blooming Hearts works with all classes to support our children’s wellbeing.  She runs 8 sessions through-out Term 3 focusing on meditation, relaxation, yoga techniques and positive self-image.

ICAS Assessments

Students from Years 4-6 have nominated (optional) to participate in the ICAS assessments.  They will test their knowledge in the areas of Mathematics, Science and English.

These will occur in Weeks 5-7 and will be supervised at school.

Sarah Morris

Inclusive Education and Wellbeing

Preparation for First Eucharist will occur on Tuesday the 10 and 17 August at St Martin's Catholic Church at 7pm.

The 2021 Adelaide Diocesan Assembly will be held on 17 and 18 September at Cabra Dominican College. The Diocesan Assembly is a gathering of representatives from the various communities and agencies of the Archdiocese of Adelaide to discuss the life of the church and make recommendations. This assembly will help to prepare our diocese for the upcoming Plenary Council. In preparation for the assembly is the Church is asking for all people to have their say. To find out more or to have your say go to the Adelaide Diocesan Assembly website. 

We hace completely ran out of soup supplies!  If you are able to donate time to make soup or vegetables, please send them in with the students. 

During Vacation Care the children were tasked with taking photos of anything they liked - with a twist. Georgia and Imogen from year 5 offered their artistic expertise and the children produced some amazing photos!

Our Library Shelves are looking a little bare at the moment. This is because there are many overdue Library books.  Could you please check at home and in school bags and return any found as soon as possible?  Overdue notices will be sent out next week. 

Premier’s Reading Challenge 2021

Congratulations to those students who have already completed this year’s Challenge.

Completed PRC Reading Records can be returned at any time.

Books in the Library which are on the PRC List, are easily identifiable with the appropriate level stickers on the spine. Reading for the 2021 Challenge finishes 3 September 2021.

Further information about the Premier’s Reading Challenge can be found at www.prc.sa.edu.au

Thank you from Vinnies

The St Vincent de Paul Society’s mission is to live the Gospel message, serving Christ by helping those in need in a non-judgemental way. By showing love, respect, justice, hope and joy, we hope to shape a more just and compassionate society.  Vinnies offers ‘a hand up’ rather than a hand out to people in need by respecting their dignity, sharing hope, and encouraging them to take control of their own destiny.

Thank you to the students, parents and staff of St Monica’s Parish School for their generous donations of warm clothing and blankets which will be distributed to those in need through Fred’s Vans and the Women’s Crisis Centre.  

On behalf of the Companions who will receive your donations, we thank you.

• AFL AusKick
  Tuesday – Weeks 4 - 9 (9 Sessions) - children are to be collected promptly after each session via North East Road carpark gate. Cost: $100 (Free with sport Voucher)
   
• Art Club                  
  Thursday – Weeks 3 – 8 (6 Sessions) - children are to be collected promptly after each session via the Brunswick Street gate. Cost: $90.00
   

Please note that if your child is not collected promptly following the session, they will be booked into Out of School Hours Care and a fee will be charged.

Please note that some government restrictions are in place at present and this will mean normal access to the school site by parents will not be possible during this time. I therefore ask you to say goodbye to your child at the back gate of the school and we will have staff present to support their transition to class. If you do need to speak to your child’s teacher for a specific reason, it would be best to make a time for a phone call at this current time.

Mask wearing is a new requirement by SA Health that has been mentioned on in the media and students in secondary schools/campuses will be required to wear masks whilst indoors, whilst congregating and when on school buses and public transport. Staff in Primary and Secondary schools will also be required to wear masks when they are not teaching or interacting with students.