EXECUTIVE STAFF
Principal
Michael Croke
Assistant Principal
Steve Maguire
Religious Education Coordinator
Robyn Petty
Primary Coordinators
Belinda Forbes
Camille Da Silva Tavares
Catherine McAuley
Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School
Orange
McAuley VI www.mcauleyorange.catholic.edu.au
Term 2 -Week 10 - 4th July 2018
Catherine McAuley
It is almost hard to believe that the school year has reached the mid way
point and we will soon be in discussions about all those things relating to
2019! The holidays are a wonderful chance to recharge the batteries of
both parents and children. Family lives can be very busy "industries"
these days and holidays are a chance to stop the taxi service, the sporting
and social appointment book and relax at home "doing nothin". It is
indeed an art these days for some people to be able to fill in time without
the assistance of an appointment book! It is important that children are
able to amuse themselves and make their own fun, sometimes even
without the use of a screen!
I remind all parents that the first day of next term is a pupil free day and
school will commence on Tuesday July 24th.
Michael Croke
God knows I would rather be
cold and hungry than the poor
in Kingstown or elsewhere
should be deprived of any
consolation in our power to
afford.
Pupil Free Day
Monday 23rd July 2018
(First day back Term 3)
Before & After School Care at McAuley: We have been given the clearance to begin OSHC at McAuley.
Our start date is Tuesday 24th July. It has taken a while to be granted the official approval but I am sure it will be
worth it. Applications for enrolment are available in the school front office and the school website (when it
is up and running). Centacare will run the McAuley OSHC. They are currently recruiting staff and the enrolments
will go through them. Enrolments can be emailed to [email protected] or dropped into the
school office.
Southern Region Athletics Carnival: The Southern Region Athletics Carnival will be held on Thursday 2nd
August in Blayney. Notes have been sent home with the children who will represent Catherine McAuley at the
carnival.
SPB4L Committee: On Tuesday of this week the SPB4L Committee consisting of Marg Wright, Debbie
Prestwidge, Jennene Carpenter, Georgie Haydon, Anne Mulligan, Helen Croke, Scott Hudson, Michael Croke and
myself met to devise a new reward system to compliment our new minor and major incident structure. It as a very
successful meeting and we will explain it to the students and parents next term. The purpose of this system is to
support our school rules: To be Respectful, Responsible and Safe. The new system is aimed at acknowledging
students who consistently follow expectations of behaviour at McAuley.
Pupil Free Day: Monday, 23rd July will be a pupil free day with the staff spending the day working on the
English programming, writing and SPB4L reward system.
Whole School Assembly: KS will present their work at the next Whole School Assembly this Friday 6th July
commencing at 12.30pm in Kenna Hall. All welcome.
Peer Support: I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Year 6 students and teachers for all their time and
effort in running our Peer Support program this term. It is an extremely valuable program that enhances
relationships and the culture of our school.
Out of Bounds: No child is allowed to leave the school grounds without permission. No child is allowed to
walk to the shops and then come back to school to catch a bus. Occasionally balls will be kicked or thrown
over the fences surrounding the playground. Children are not permitted to leave the school grounds to get a ball.
If a teacher has time they may be able to retrieve it otherwise parents can go and ask the neighbours if they can
retrieve it after school. Often the neighbours will throw balls back over the fence or return them.
Technology at School: A reminder that students are not to have mobile phones, ipods and other technology at
school. If it is necessary that they bring such a device then it is to be given to the class teacher at the beginning of
the day and collected at the conclusion of school. Important messages can be delivered via the school office.
From the Assistant Principal
McAuley School Rules
BE RESPECTFUL - BE RESPONSIBLE - BE SAFE
FOCUS FOR THE FORTNIGHT: We are responsible and safe within our school environment.
It is all of our responsibility to ensure we act responsibly in our school to ensure the safety of others. All
members of our school community must keep their hands and feet to themselves and follow all school rules.
From the Religious Education Coordinator
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: This week’s Gospel from St Mark sees Jesus returning to his home
town of Nazareth. He is well and truly into his public ministry and his reputation as a healer and teacher is
growing. However, the locals are quick to put ‘this boy’ back in his place. They remember him as the kid that
grew up in the town. He’s nobody important as far as they are concerned. Today local communities are much
the same. No matter how successful a person may have become, a trip home will quickly remind them that in
the eyes of those they grew up with, nothing has changed. Why would they think they had anything to learn
from someone who grew up in their own town? What could he possibly tell them? They try to force Jesus
back into the mould of the person with whom they were previously familiar and comfortable. Today’s Gospel
reminds us that we can fail to see the value of those with whom we are very familiar. Although we say that we
seek the face of Christ in the face of those we meet, it may not at times occur to us to look on our family and
close friends in the same way. It may seem unlikely that God might come to us in a family member or friend.
Perhaps next time when someone we know and love annoys us by challenging our words or actions, we
should remind ourselves that we are looking into the face of God.
“Assist – a – Student” Casual Clothes Day: This Friday 6th July, is casual clothes day to raise money to
assist with the education and living conditions of the children we are sponsoring in Fiji. All children are
invited to wear casual clothes to school and bring a gold coin donation. We began to assist several families
through this program three years ago, and now some of these children have finished school, and in some
cases, gone on to University! This program, which runs in conjunction with St Vincent de Paul, helps cover
the educational expenses of these children in Fiji, assisting students with the costs entailed in completing their
primary and secondary education. The money raised on Friday will go directly to these families in need. We
have received lovely thank you letters from the students, along with updates on their educational progress. I
have put these together in a presentation, which our children will see, so they can understand just how much
help we can offer for so little. Once again, could I please ask you to continue your support for this wonderful
program by sending children to school dressed in casual clothes, and offering a gold coin donation.
Confirmation: Enrolments for Confirmation have now closed for this year. If you have not completed your
child’s enrolment, you will now have to wait until next year to do so. Year 6 have now begun their
preparation to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, which will be administered by Bishop Michael
McKenna on the weekend of 4th and 5th August 2018. Bishop Michael will also be visiting the Year 6 students
on Friday 3rd August as part of their preparation. Please keep the Year 6 Confirmation candidates and their
teachers in your prayers as they begin this journey towards full Initiation into the Catholic Church.
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me; He sent me to bring Good News to
the poor. Luke 4:18
Jeans for Genes Day: Just an early reminder that we will once again be participating in “Jeans for Genes” day
on Friday 3rd August. Each year our students wear casual clothes and make a gold coin donation to help medical
research into childhood diseases. There have been some wonderful breakthroughs in recent years, and we are
continually supporting the development of increased medical knowledge on how to help children beat some of the
awful medical problems they face. Mark it on the calendar to get your Jeans out!!
God Bless,
Robyn Petty
McAuley
Friday 10th August
7.30pm Kenna Hall
Money for Table Due: Friday 27th July
Kindergarten Excursion
On Friday 29th June, Kindergarten visited Glenroi Heights Public School for a Cultural Exchange Day, as part of
the Kindergarten History Unit. Glenroi school leaders warmly welcomed Catherine McAuley to their school with
a cultural workshop of PRIDE and HONOUR.
The Glenroi students began the day with a welcome dance and an acknowledgement of country. They amazed the
Kindergarten students and staff with their connecting dance that highlighted traditional indigenous movements and
actions. The Glenroi students then taught Kindergarten many indigenous dance movements, with the boys being
hunters and girls gathering, along with many animal movements. The children demonstrated their connection with
the land and ability to share that with others. Throughout our visit, Glenroi Public School staff and leaders guided
us through a rotation of dance, traditional indigenous games and experiencing "Johnny Cakes" made on hot coals.
We would like to sincerely thank Mrs Kylie Greatbatch, Glenroi Public School Staff and the helpful leaders, for
all their help, time, efforts and enthusiasm, in providing such a valuable day of learning and celebrating the
indigenous culture in our local community.
Kindergarten enjoyed recess at the Adventure Playground with a fun play on the equipment before returning to
school.
Kindergarten had a wonderful day.
Mrs Sutton
Important information for Parents from the Office of the
Children’s Guardian
People who work with my kids
Anyone who works face-to-face with your child must have a Working With Children Check
clearance (or a completed application in progress), unless they qualify for an exemption. It does
not matter whether they are paid, volunteering or self- employed.
This includes people that you may personally engage to work directly with your children, such as:
au pairs and nannies (except privately arranged babysitting)
tutors
sporting coaches
music teachers.
Verify clearances online
If you directly engage a person in child-related work, you need to verify their Working With
Children Check number online before they commence work.
The process to verify a person online is quick and simple:
Visit https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au (Parents section)
Visit the verification page for individuals
Enter your details in the form
Enter in the workers family name, birth date, Working With Children Check number or
Application number.
Click the Submit button at the bottom-right of the page
You will receive an email (or a letter if you do not provide an email address) with the status of
that person's Working With Children Check (e.g. "Cleared", "Barred" or "Not found").
Visit the Employer Verification page to see what each possible status means.
Please note if a person is barred, interim barred or not found then you cannot engage them in
child-related work.
Tuckshop Roster
Tuckshop Roster—Commencing Monday 23rd July to Friday 27th July 2018
Day 9.30am—11.30am 11.30am—2.00pm
Monday - Pupil Free Day -
Tuesday K. Cain^^ S. Cain
Wednesday - M. Gersbach, H. Moon
Thursday T. Gardiner^^(10.30am) A. Meade
Friday A. Moody, T. Fieldus A. Cantrill, N. Weston
(10.30am B. Scuito, N. Day**)
Tuckshop Ph: 6362 0942 ^^when available ** 1 hr only
Happy Birthday to the following
students who have birthdays this week:
Ena Robinson Jude Marriage Cory Griffiths
Eva Jobin Audrey Seale Amelia Day
Grace Hilder Harry Johnston Taylor Davis
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Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary
School
90 Hill Street,
ORANGE NSW 2800
Telephone: (02) 6361 3344
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.mcauleyorange.catholic.edu.au
Interesting Fact of the Week
The 2003 invasion of Iraq was initially
called “Operation Iraqi Liberation”, but
was quickly changed to “Operation Iraqi
Freedom” due to the acronym spelling
out “OIL”.
Mass Times
St Mary’s Church - Saturday 6:00pm
- Sunday 9:30am
St Joseph’s Church - Sunday 8:00am
- Sunday 5:00pm
Friday 6th July
KS Assembly @ 12.30pm
Friday 6th July
Last day of Term 2
Friday 6th July
Assist – a – Student Casual Clothes Day (gold coin donation)
Monday 23rd July
Pupil Free Day
Tuesday 24th July
First day back Term 3
Friday 27th July
6H Assembly @ 2.10pm
Friday 27th July
Money for Trivia Night Due