School Newsletter Term 3, Week 6, 20th August 2021

Principals Letter

Dear St Augustine’s families,

Firstly, I would like to applaud all of the children in their ability to manage the return to onsite learning. These sudden changes are not easy and some cope better than others. Even though being at school is where they should be, it is not always a smooth transition and some did find it challenging.

SPORTS

The one thing that we can be certain of in these times is that we are required to be very flexible and adaptable in our thinking and planning.

A huge thanks to Emma for quickly re-organising the Year 5/6 football and netball teams to compete in Castlemaine last Friday and then our own Athletics Sports for Years 3-6 children on Monday. We needed to have the Year 3-6 sports this week so we had entries and data for the District Sports Thursday. We will organise a sporting opportunity for the F-2 children later in the year. 

100 DAYS AT SCHOOL

A huge CONGRATULATIONS to all of our Foundation children who celebrated being at school for 100 days and are now 100 days smarter. They all dressed up as 100 year old little people and engaged in lots of ‘100’ based activities. I did mention to them that 100 year old people would have to have a ‘nana & poppy’ nap in the afternoon – the children didn’t agree but Mrs Bucknall and Miss Shanahan were very excited about that thought!!!!

Thank you to Mrs Bucknall and Miss Shanahan for providing such a wonderful celebration and just in time before we went into lockdown.  

CHESS
Any children wanting to learn chess can come along to the library during break times.

St Augustine’s are then going to enter a team or 2 into the Mt Alexander Chess Tournament in September. We have entered this competition a few years ago and the children that went across had such a wonderful time.

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION

The Sacrament of Confirmation will go ahead this weekend for those children who, in Year 3/4 have already prepared but been unable complete due to previous lockdowns. We pray for these children and their families in finally being able to complete this Sacrament. Thank you to Miss Shanahan and Fr John in re-organising this for the third time.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Fr John on celebrating 40 years since his Ordination, a wonderful effort.

Happy 85^th birthday celebrations to Fr Flanagan.

2022 Foundation enrolments

If you have a child or know of someone who has a child coming to school next year and have not yet enrolled, please see Amber for an enrolment form.

We will open up for school tours as soon as we can. Enrolment interviews will also take place as soon as we can have visitors on site again. These may have to be phone interviews if our restrictions are not eased by the end of Term 3.

BOOK WEEK

This year we will celebrate Book Week in the last week of Term 3, fingers crossed for some easing of restrictions. We will have a book parade so children (and parents) can start thinking of a book week costume (day TBC). We will also have a book fair that will run across the week where children can purchase books and stationary goodies and there will also be cross age activities including a book quiz. More details to come as we get closer.

ANDREW FULLLER

I have had great feedback from the Andrew Fuller webinars that I have recently advertised as well as expressions of disappointment. When any more of these opportunities arise again I will continue to post to families. Thank you to Kate for sharing her notes and the main points of the webinar.

All powerful God,

Send your Holy Spirit upon our candidates for Confirmation, to be their helper and guide.

Give them the Spirit of Wisdom and Understanding, the Spirit of Right Judgement and Courage, the Spirit of Knowledge and Reverence.

Fill them with the Spirit of Wonder and Awe in your presence.

We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen

Many blessings,

Mrs Sonia Turner

Principal

Athletics Day Monday 16th August

ATHLETICS DAY RESULTS 🏆

Our age group champions were presented in front of the whole school on Tuesday and were recognised for their outstanding efforts at the sports day.

12/13 year old boys:
Champion - Tyson K
2nd place - Tate W
3rd place - Jase C

12/13 year old girls:
Champion - Rubie H
Equal 2nd place - Annalee R & Ella G

11 year old boys:
Champion - Connor O
Equal 2nd place - Jayden H & Jed C
Equal 3rd place - Jack M & Brock V

11 year old girls:
Champion - Louella R
2nd place - Ruby M
3rd place - Keira S

10 year old boys:
Champion - Thomas H
2nd place - Cruz S
3rd place - Alex W

10 year old girls:
Champion - Rylee H
2nd place - Mia S
3rd place - Olivia D

9 year old boys:
Champion - Charlie G
2nd place - Harry M
3rd place - Olly R

9 year old girls:
Champion - Charlie R
2nd place - Molly A
3rd place - Rose J

FASTEST OVERALL BOY
Jayden H

FASTEST OVERALL GIRL
Louella R

A big congratulations to ALL of our students who participated. It was great to see everyone having a go and trying their best. Thank you to all parents and staff who helped make the day possible!
🥇🥈🥉

Thank you.

Miss Ryan.

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Foundation 100 Days of School

The Foundation students celebrated 100 days of being at school on Wednesday 4^th August. The classroom was decorated to have a party day with students and teachers coming dressed as 100-year-old people with a lot of walking sticks. There was a cheer heard in the hallway as they crossed off the number 100 on the counting chart. What an achievement!

Some highlights of their 100 days at school have been doing writing from Despina, playing with her friends from April, going outside for Amelia, learning about P and having popcorn for Charlotte, Eddie has enjoyed sport with Miss Ryan and running races, Leni doing art and using paint and Charlie thought today’s celebration of 100 days was very exciting.

Students in Foundation have made many learning insights throughout their 100 days of school with lots of focus on learning through shared experiences. Charlotte has learnt the letter A, William can count backwards from 20, Leonard can count to 100, Charlie has learnt to write, Aisha the numbers in maths and Savannah how to write the lower-case letters. One very excited student Eddie was so happy that he has learnt to be a STAR in his 100 days of school!

The writing task for the day was to think about how you could spend $100. Each student was given a paper $100 note and their minds were racing. Graidy thought he could buy a horse, Harley wanted to buy the whole Red House Bakery, Ivy wanted to buy 100 things, Eddie thought he could buy a house to live in, Amelia wanted a bunch of toys, Laker a black and orange car and Charlotte all the toys in the shop.

The day lead to the Big Event on the visual calendar where students got to celebrate with a dance party and enjoy all the learning they have been involved in over 100 days at St Augustine’s.

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MDPSSA Athletics Thursday 19th August

Congratulations to all of our students who represented the school yesterday at the MDPSSA Athletics. The teachers were very impressed by the determination from our students, and the encouragement and respect they showed towards their peers and other competitors. A wonderful day had by all 🌟☀️

RESULTS:

100M
Charlie R - 2nd
Harry M - 2nd
Rylee H - 3rd
Olivia D - 3rd
Thomas H - 1st
Louella R - 1st
Jayden H - 3rd
Jed C - 2nd
Tyson K - 1st
Tate W - 2nd

200M
Charlie R - 5th
Harry M - 2nd
Rylee H - 2nd
Mia S - 5th
Thomas H - 1st
Louella R - 1st
Jayden H - 2nd
Rubie H - 5th
Annalee R - 1st
Tyson K - 4th
Tate W - 1st

800M
Molly A - 2nd
Olly R - 3rd
Rylee H - 1st
Edie M - 2nd
Thomas H - 2nd
Louella R - 1st
Jed C- 2nd
Connor O - 5th
Rubie H - 3rd
Ella G - 1st
Tyson K - 3rd
Tate W - 2nd

1500M
Charlie R - 2nd
Charlie G - 2nd
Edie M - 1st
Cruz S - 3rd
Louella R - 1st
Jed C- 2nd
Ella G - 1st

HURDLES
Olly R - 4th
Edie M - 4th
Airlie H - 2nd
Thomas H - 3rd
Louella R - 5th
Harry M - 5th
Jack M - 3rd
Rubie H - 2nd
Annalee R - 3rd
Tyson K - 2nd
Tate W - 1st

HIGH JUMP
Jack R - 4th
Charlie R - 5th
Rylee H - 4th
Olivia D - 6th
Cruz S - 2nd
Amelia R - 3rd
Harry M - 5th
Jayden H - 6th
Rubie H - 5th
Tyson K - 1st
Tate W - 4th

LONG JUMP
Molly A - 4th
Charlie G - 3rd
Mia S - 5th
Olivia D - 1st
Thomas H - 1st
Louella R - 1st
Jack M - 3rd
Jed C - 4th
Rubie H - 1st
Ella G - 4th
Tyson K - 3rd
Tate W - 1st

TRIPLE JUMP
Olivia B- 4th
Charlie G - 4th
Mia S - 1st
Olivia D - 5th
Thomas H - 1st
Louella R - 1st
Jack M - 2nd
Connor O - 4th
Rubie H - 1st
Tyson K - 6th
Tate W - 4th

SHOT PUT
Rose J - 4th
Charlie G - 5th
Quinn M - 1st
Thomas H - 4th
Lucas M - 4th
Keira S - 3rd
Rubie H - 5th
Tyson K - 1st
Tate W - 2nd

DISCUS
Charlie R - 2nd
Rose J - 4th
Angus B - 4th
Airlie H - 1st
Lucas M - 4th
Keira S - 4th
Jack M- 4th
Rubie H - 1st
Tyson K - 1st
Tate W - 4th

Our relay teams all came home with a ribbon as well!!
🥇🥈🥉🏆🌟

Students with underlying conditions

Recent and most up to date information for children in schools:

Students with underlying conditions (such as hay fever or asthma)

If a student has persistent symptoms due to an underlying condition such as hay fever or asthma, the student should still be tested for COVID-19 if they develop symptoms that are different to or worse than their usual symptoms. Students whose symptoms are clearly typical for their underlying condition can continue to attend school.

Parents/carers should also consider getting a medical certificate from the child’s treating GP to confirm that it is safe for them to attend school with persistent symptoms that may overlap with some of the symptoms of COVID-19 such as cough or runny nose.

Young children with persistent mild symptoms

For younger children (in Prep to Year 2) who have had a negative COVID-19 test that was taken after they developed symptoms, the decision about return to school should be made in conjunction with the child’s treating GP. If the GP is satisfied the child has recovered from their acute illness, is otherwise well and does not need a repeat COVID-19 test, the child can return even if they are not completely free of symptoms. Any worsening of symptoms will require review and repeat COVID-19 testing, if considered appropriate by the doctor.

Students with a negative COVID-19 test whose symptoms have completely resolved do not need a medical certificate to return to school.

BOOK CLUB

Book Club Issue 6 is due in by Friday 3rd September 2021. All orders must be placed through CDFPay. 

DOBCEL

Happy Birthday to...

Harper S - Year 2       Asha R - Year 4      Amelia E - Year 1     

Zamira P - Year 2      James W - Year 6      Liberty R - Year 3  

Nathaniel F - Foundation      Sophie J - Year 5     Kadyn L - Year 5

Harry L - Year 4     Elijah R - Year 5

Father's Day Stall

COVID Guidlines

Parents and Friends

The Trivia Night has been postponed due to the current COVID guidelines. A new date to be advised.

Cyber Safety

Each fortnight we will post helpful eSafety Information for Students and Families here. 

The attached video link, Swoosh, Glide and Rule Number 5, is a fun and engaging way to explore online safety with young children. Teaching children to ask for help is key to keeping them safe. This book helps set the foundation for good online habits early so they can carry this through to school and beyond - be safe, be kind, ask for help and make good choices. 

Child Safety

St. Augustine's Primary School Maryborough demonstrates a strong commitment to the care, safety and wellbeing of all students at our school.

Each fortnight we will be sharing information around child safety and the obligations that we have as a school, staff and community.  All of our Child Safe policies and procedures are accessible on our website at samaryborough.catholic.edu.au.

Supervision of Students Information for Parents

ENROLMENT

This term we will be conducting enrolment interviews for 2022 enrolments. If your family is not returning to St. Augustine's next year please advise us via email to admin@samaryborough.catholic.edu.au.

Likewise, if you have another child or know of someone who has a school age child for 2022, please contact the school asap.

An 'Application for Enrolment' form, as per link below, needs to be completed and emailed to admin@samaryborough.catholic.edu.au.

Alternatively, forms are also available in the school office.

We will be contacting families in Term 3 when we commence the enrolment interview process. 

STAR Students

At St Augustine's we are a SWPBIS school (School Wide Positive Behaviour in School) and we have a STAR culture. STAR stands for:

S  - stay safe

T  - take pride

A  - act justly

R  - respond positively

Just like children are explicitly taught academics, acceptable behaviour is also explicitly taught. STAR awards are given at Assembly each fortnight, exceptional STARs are sent a postcard which qualifies them to morning tea with the Principal at the end of the term.

STAR lessons are taught around a nominated behaviour blitz. Children are taught how to be a STAR in all places they go and what the acceptable behaviour looks like. Examples of a lessons: how to stay safe in class, in the library, the toilet, at the bus stop, on the playground or when walking to the swimming pool.

Canteen

Canteen will be open every Friday. All orders must be placed through CDFPay by 9.30am each Friday. No cash is accepted.  Please see link below and instructions for setup.

Parish News

Please see link below for the latest Parish Bulletin & the Confirmation Readings.

School Fees and Payment Information

Uniform Shop

All orders will continue to be filled once a week and sent home with your child. If you have any uniform enquiries, please contact the school office. We do exchange uniform. Bring the uniform item to the office or send in with your child and the uniform shop will exchange it on the day they come to fill orders.

All orders to be placed through CDFPay.

PAM - Parent Access Module

We require families to complete and update their child/ren’s medical details and contact information through PAM as changes occur.  This information is mandatory and vital in the case of an emergency.   It is important that if you have any change to your contact numbers, including work place, mobile, home number, that these be updated through PAM.

To complete your child/rens medical profile including contact information, go to PAM, click on your child/rens name, go to 'Medical Profile' and click 'Edit Details'. Complete details then click in the box at the bottom of the page to confirm the details are correct and click ‘Update Details’.

If you have any questions or require your login details, please contact the school office.

Parking & Road Safety

SAFETY ALERT

There are a number of students who continue to cross Burke Street between cars at our very busiest time of the day, school pickup. We encourage all families to PLEASE USE THE SCHOOL CROSSINGS. 

There are three minute parking bays in Burke Street outside the school entrance.  Your co-operation in only parking in this area for the specified time would be appreciated.  These parking bays are for quick pick up and drop off for students leaving early due to appointments and illness.

Likewise we also ask parents to respect the parking restriction on the disabled parking area. 

Please observe road rules around our school for the safety of all of our children.

* Schools have 40km zone.

* Parking behind the church & tennis courts is STAFF ONLY parking.

* Please use the children's crossing on Burns, Kars St and Burke St.

* For safety purposes, please avoid letting your children exit or enter a car whilst on the road or stopped at the crossings. Please do not double park. 

 Thank you for your co-operation.

Student Illness & Absence

If your child is unwell please keep them at home.

This includes coughs, colds, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea and any other contagious illnesses.  

Coughs & Colds

Children can return to school once symptoms have eased and they are not actively coughing or blowing their nose.  

Vomitting & Diarrhea

Children can return to school 48 hours after the last episode.

We will send children home if they present with any of these symptoms whilst at school.

Notifying Absences

All absentee notifications should be recorded either through the Parent Access Module (PAM) or directly to the school office by phone or email to admin@samaryborough.catholic.edu.au prior to 9.30am on the day of the absence. Please do not send notes of absence through to classroom teachers on Class Dojo as they may be absent or unable to check messages prior to commencement of class.

If a student is absent and we have not received any form of notification by 9.30am, a text message will be sent to parents asking them to call the office or send a reply text. 

Bus Travel

Bus travel on the country buses is available for students at St Augustine’s School and arrangements are made through the bus co-ordinator, Stephen Broad, at the Maryborough Education Centre on 5461 7900.  Parents of the student/s must organise the pass through MEC at least two days prior to travel. Students cannot travel on the country buses without a pass. The town bus does not require a pass but costs 50cents a trip, payable on the day of travel.  Please advise the office if your child will be travelling on any of the buses so we can update our bus rolls.

IMPORTANT

All bus travel requires parents/guardians to complete a Public Transport Victoria (PTV) Application for Permission to Travel form prior to any bus travel. This form can be emailed direct to Stephen Broad at MEC, Stephen.Broad@education.vic.edu.au. It is important that this form is completed as these details will be used in the event of an emergency.

Advanced dates for your diary

2021 School Closure Days

Monday 4th October - Visible Learning, Staff Curriculum Day

Wednesday  17th November - Literacy, Staff Personal Development Day 2

Children do not attend school on the above days.

2022  Dates - Term 1 

Friday Jan 28th – Staff Day. STUDENTS DO NOT COME TO SCHOOL.

Mon Jan 31st - School Closure Day – Staff PD, Visible Learning. STUDENTS DO NOT COME TO SCHOOL.

Tuesday Feb 1st - Classes commence for all students 

Wednesday Feb 2nd - Foundation rest day

Wednesday Feb 9th - Foundation rest day

Wednesday Feb 16th - Foundation rest day

Wednesday Feb 23rd - Foundation rest day

Wednesday March 2nd - Foundation rest day

Wednesday March 9th - Foundation rest day

Monday  March 14th - Labour Day Public Holiday. STUDENTS DO NOT COME TO SCHOOL.

WEDNESDAY 16^TH MARCH - NO REST DAY DUE TO THE HOLIDAY FOR LABOUR DAY. All students attend school.

Wednesday March 23rd - Foundation rest day

Wednesday March 30th - Foundation rest day

Wednesday April 6th - Foundation rest day

Friday 8^th April – Last day of Term 1, 2.30pm finish

Catholic Education Ballarat

ABOUT OUR DIOCESE

The Catholic Diocese of Ballarat is a diverse and geographically extensive Diocese of thirty-seven parishes which covers the western third of Victoria, extending from the Murray River in the North to the Southern Ocean. To the west it is bounded by the Archdiocese of Adelaide and the Diocese of Port Pirie, to the north by the Diocese of Wilcannia-Forbes and to the east by the Diocese of Sandhurst and the Archdiocese of Melbourne.

The Diocese has a number of provincial centres and large rural areas. There is a wide range and mix of primary and secondary industry and tourism and many places of natural beauty – the Great Ocean Road, the Grampians, the towns of the Murray River, the Little Desert and the goldfields.

The total population of the Diocese is 422,854 and the Catholic population is 95,696 (2016 Australian Census). There are thirty-seven parishes in the Diocese comprising one hundred and seven church communities. There are twenty six priests working in parishes.  Their work is supported by retired priests.  One priest works in pastoral care.  Tw0 priests work outside the diocese in tertiary education.  Twenty-four of the thirty-seven parishes have a parish priest who also cares for another parish.  There are two parishes who have formal lay-leadership with a Supervising Priest and a Visiting Priest(s). Many lay people have leadership roles in parishes and many parishes share resources within one of the ten Ministry Districts in the Diocese, including sharing lay personnel.  Click here to view the current diocesan map.

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