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� Friday, 1 December 2017

Dear Students, Staff and Families,

This year there have been many opportunities for children in the school to share their talents and languages of learning. In this week’s Gospel of Matthew, the focus was on talents and sharing these gifts with others. Furthermore, within the scripture, Jesus said, ‘I say to you, whatever you did for one of the least brothers of mine, you did for me.' In our school, we are blessed with the many talents the children share every day.

TRANSITIONRecently we held a transition morning for our new students who will begin at Holy Family next year. For transition, the new students joined the existing Receptions to work together in a range of learning activities. What occurred was the existing children helped the new students to settle in and participate in the learning activities. It provided a great opportunity for children to develop positive relationships and to support each other in this stage of their educational journey. In addition to this, during the parent presentation a number of upper primary students confidently shared their highlights of their time at Holy Family which offered great value and insight.

ADVENTAs the time of Advent approaches there are a range of exciting events to look forward to within the school. Advent is a time of expectant waiting for the preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus at Christmas. This Friday the school will hold their annual Holy Family Christmas Carols event in the Hall, which is a wonderful community gathering to bring people together to share in the talents of the children. In addition, on Saturday twenty students have nominated themselves to form a Holy Family choir group to showcase their singing talents in the Salisbury Christmas Pageant. This is the first

time the school has been involved and the children are extremely excited to be a part of the community event.

CELEBRATING OUR TALENTS This week the annual sports carnival awards ceremony took place where numerous students in the school were awarded for their contributions and talents this year. It was great to hear the teachers share stories about how the children were effective team players, who also shared their talents to coach each other in their teams. It has been pleasing to see the increased participation of the students in sporting events to represent the school this year. The feedback we have received about how the students supported each other in these events was extremely positive.

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EXCURSIONSAs the year has progressed there have been a number of excursions taking place. Recently, we had our first ever buddy excursion for the Reception and Year 6/7 classes who went to Saint Kilda. On the excursion, the students went fishing and participated in a range of shared activities. Some students shared their stories about catching fish and working positively with their buddies.

YEAR 7 GRADUATION YEARBOOKSThe Year 6/7 teachers have introduced a new way for students to create their own yearbooks to showcase their creativity, whilst reflecting on their time at Holy Family. This year the students have completed iBooks to document their highlights and special memories at school. Each student has showcased.

Lastly, I look forward to seeing the many parents and students at end of year mass and graduation activities which will be held in the coming weeks.

God bless,

Adam SlaterActing Principal

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2018 Senior Jumper

If your child will be in Year 6 or Year 7 in 2018 they MUST have a 2018 Senior Jumper.

This jumper is COMPULSORY.

Your order form and deposit of $20 must be in the office by COB Wednesday 13th

December to ensure deliveryTerm 1, 2018.

Failure to do so may incur a higher cost. Ordering after this date will also delay

delivery to late Term 1, 2018.

You can order using the QKR

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Instrumental music program 2018? If your child is in year 1 or above next year, then they are able to learn an instrument at school. Information and enrolment forms are available now; you can pick up a copy from the school office, music teacher or school website. Please try to send the enrolment form back before the end of this year so that teachers can be organized for next year.

You may like to choose one of the following

INSTRUMENTS Available for Years Violin 1-7 Singing 1-7 Flute (subject to sufficient enrolments) 1-7 Recorder 1-7 Drums 1-7 Piano/Keyboard 2-7 Saxophone 2-7 Classical Guitar (must have nylon strings)

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This is the main intake for the new year and waiting lists may apply if you delay. Don’t miss out on giving your child the gift of music. Enrol now!

Enrolment Form - Click Here to go to the link

http://www.holyfamily.catholic.edu.au/files/2016/08/2018-INSTRUMENTAL-MUSIC-25ve3oq.pdf




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UNIFORM SHOP A reminder that Summer uniform is required for Term 4 and is available in the Uniform Shop.

If you have children starting in 2018, please come in and order as soon as possible.

A limited number of Holy Family School Bags are now available at a cost of $50. Once these are sold, bags will be available again until 4th Term, 2018.

Summer Uniform is as follows:

GIRLS: Summer dress; Girls Holy Family socks.

BOYS: Holy Family stripe short sleeve shirt; Boys black shorts with logo; Boys Holy Family socks.

SPORTS: (Boys and Girls) Striped polo shirt; Sport shorts with stripe; Holy Family sports socks.

HATS are compulsory in Term 4.

Secondhand Items Only secondhand uniform items of good quality can be accepted for re-sale. Any items that are faded, patched,strainedordamagedinanywaywillNOTbeaccepted.

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Holiday Times Wednesday 24th January

1.30pm to 3pm Thursday 25th January

10am to 12.30pm

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CAROLS NIGHT Friday 1st December (evening)

VOLUNTEERS MORNING TEA Tuesday 5th December (All volunteers welcome - Staffroom)

TRANSITION for 2018 Receptions Wednesday 6th December 9am to 11.30am

END OF YEAR MASS Thursday 7th December 9.30am

CASUAL DAY Friday 8th December (bring an empty, recyclable bottle)

REPORTS Monday 11th December -emailed (please ensure your email is current to avoid disappointment)

YEAR 7 GRADUATION Thursday 14th December - 6pm (refer blogs for more info and notes should go out to parents)

YEAR 7 ASSEMBLY Friday 15th December

LAST DAY OF TERM Friday 15th December - 3pm dismissal

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Playgroup at Holy Family Catholic School

Come and join us! Holy Family now offers playgroup for children aged from 0- 5 years old. Our playgroup is based on the principles of continuity, transition and pathways for children and their families. Stay and spend the morning with your little one watching them play and learn and build friendships and social skills in a safe and supported environment.

Who: Everyone is welcome to join playgroup, you don't need to have children attending the school.

When: Thursday mornings 9:00am - 11:00am

Where: Holy Family OSHC room

What to bring: Water, hat, fruit and a gold coin donation

For enquiries and bookings call 8250 6616 or email [email protected]

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Assemblies

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classesWeek 9 Year 7 Graduation

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FROM THE APRIMAdvent/Christmas Workshop

Don’t forget the annual Parish Advent/Christmas Workshop

Saturday 2nd December 2017 1pm – 3.30pm Siena Hall

This is a fun Parish community event of Advent and Christmas craft activities

for children and families.

Afternoon tea provided. A gold coin donation appreciated.

Don’t let Christmas sneak up on you! Don’t get so caught up in hectic Christmas

preparations that you forget what it’s really about!

Come along for a fun afternoon and get yourself into the Christmas Spirit!

End of Year Mass

I would like to invite everyone next Thursday, December 7th to celebrate the Holy Family Catholic School End of Year Mass in the Saint Pope John Paul 11 Hall at 9.30am. It will be wonderful to see you there as we thank the Lord for our achievements and successes for this year.

Mass, Morning Prayer & Liturgy Thursday, December 7th, 9.30am., End of Year Mass Morning Prayer, 3/4MC, Tuesday, December 5th, 9am. Liturgy, 3/4KC, Friday, December 8th 11:30am

Michael Urdanoff APRIM,

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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER OF SALISBURY CATHOLIC

PARISH

PARISH VISION: A Welcoming Community,

United in Faith, Centred in

the Eucharist, Which embraces the Spirit

and Nature of all God’s People

PARISH CONTACTS:

Parish Business Manager: Lyra Angeles Phone: 8258 2314 Facsimile: 8281 8287 Email address: [email protected]

Parish Clergy: Fr Roderick O’Brien PP

Fr Tran Quang Tong Fr Francis Trinh Van Phat Fr Shibu Jacob msfs Deacon Arturo Jimenea (For emergencies after office hours, please phone 8258 2314, and use the mobile number provided)

Parish Sacrament Program: Louise Svensdotter (Coordinator) Diane Innes (Pastoral Assistant) Sacrament Program direct line: 8281 9603 [email protected]

Parish Faith Formation: Joan Young 0419 485 090 [email protected]

Children’s Liturgy of the Word: Damien Walker (Coordinator) 8258 2314 or 0423 914 675 [email protected]

Canossian Sisters: Telephone and fax: 8258 3230

Coordinator of Pastoral Visitors: Ellen Arklay 0410 747 626

Lyell McEwin Hospital Chaplains: Robynne Malone: 8182 9000 and ask for Pager 6060 or for the Catholic Chaplain

Calvary Central Districts Hospital: Call 8282 5395 (9am-5pm) and ask for Pastoral Care Worker on duty

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SUNDAY MASS TIMES Orario delle Messe

St. Augustine’s: 23 Commercial Rd, Salisbury

Saturday: 6.00pm Vigil Sunday: 9.00am

12:00noon (Polish) 7.00pm

1st Sunday of Month at 3:00pm (Filipino Community) 2nd Sunday of the month at 10.30am (Italian)

St. Finbar’s: Greencroft Road,

Salisbury North Sunday: 9:00am

Holy Family: Shepherdson Rd, Parafield Gdns

Sunday: 10:30am

RECONCILIATION TIMES Saturday from 11:30am &

also after Vigil Mass

Parish website: http://salcath.freehostia.com http://salcath.freehostia.com

Dear parishioners,

Pieces Coming Together Like a giant Meccano set, the framework of our new parish meeting rooms has grown. Now you can see where the meeting rooms, the kitchenette, the toilets, and the storage will be. You can see the beginnings of the covered way to connect with St Augustine’s Church. Everything now has a shape. All of the metal pieces, pre-fabricated off-site, are coming together. We look forward to the days when parishioners can come together in these meeting rooms, and build a great community. We have always had great community, but the facilities from years ago needed replacing. Now our meeting rooms will be more flexible and better equipped. We will have more toilets, including one for the disabled. Our storage facilities will be better. All of this comes together for a better future. Another part of the picture is our parish finances. I am glad that with your copy of the Echo is a report from our parish treasurer, Paul Sahb. Our parish finances are well managed by our parish treasurer, our business manager, and our parish’s Finance and Administration Committee. They worked together before we began this project, to ensure that (based on previous giving through the planned giving) we could fund the debt repayment. Now I look to all parishioners to bring these pieces together in a successful financial result. I am sure that it would help our programme if you like to choose direct giving from your bank. There are inconveniences. The temporary toilets are inconvenient conveniences! We have lost some parking space. There is construction noise from time to time. I am grateful to our parish staff and office volunteers who accept these inconveniences daily. I am grateful to all parishioners who put up with temporary problems. We will all be glad when the pieces come together to a finished project! Thank you all for your care for today’s parishioners and parishioners of the future.

Fr Roderick [29 November 2017]

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FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Laptops The laptops are a great tool for the students. Here are a few tips for looking after them:

• No food or drink near the laptop;• Store in a safe and dry area;• Use in a dry area (ie not near sinks or wash areas);• Do not run or walk with the laptop in the open position;• Do not run with the laptop;• Always ensure the protective cover is on and not

tampered with.

Thank you and enjoy.

Some Gentle Reminders:• School starts at 8.50am, children must be under supervision of adults at all times. Yard Duty

begins at 8.30am, if they arrive earlier they need to attend OSHC;• School finishes at 3pm if you cannot collect your child by 3.10pm, they need to go to OSHC;

• Please use the Kiss and Drop Zone and DO NOT drop off your children in the car parks or park in Disabled Zones … it is illegal;

• Please don’t walk on the driveways, use the footpaths, don’t walk in or out of the vehicle entry/exit gates.

Canteen Volunteers Needed:We urgently require some volunteers for our Canteen. If you would like to assist in the Canteen making

fresh food for the students and organising their lunches we would love to have you.You would be required to have a Catholic Police Clearance and complete the Volunteer Induction Pack

as well as the online training for Responding to Abuse and Neglect if you are not currently a registered volunteer. Please see staff in the front office to assist.

If you are interested please phone 8250 6616 and ask to speak with Jayne or Sue.

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The QKR App can be used for:

Canteen (lunch orders on the day or in advance);OSHC;

Uniforms;Other events, carnivals, etc.

The App is available on any phone or accessible via computer Click Here.

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The School Dental Service is a Child Dental Benefits Schedule provider.

Call us now for an appointment!

Your local clinic is: Phone:

www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/sadental

Keep your kids smiling

SA Dental Service

Dental care is FREE for ALL babies, preschool and most children under 18 years

at School Dental Service clinics. The School Dental Service is a Child Dental Benefits Schedule provider.

Call us now for an appointment!

Your local clinic is: Salisbury Community Dental Clinic

Phone: 8250 9254 www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/sadental

Paying too many bank fees?Credit Union SA can help you do more with your money – plus you’ll help the school to raise valuable funds...

All members of the school community must consider their own circumstances and obtain their own advice before joining School Community Rewards. The school takes no responsibility for any advice or product provided by Credit Union SA Ltd. This information is general in nature and doesn’t take into account your own personal circumstances. It is important for you to consider the terms and conditions before acquiring any of our products or services to help you decide whether they are suitable for you. Conditions and fees apply. Lending criteria apply to all credit products. Products are issued by Credit Union SA Ltd except for insurance where the Credit Union acts as an agent for Allianz Australia Insurance Ltd AFSL 234708. Credit Union SA Ltd ABN 36 087 651 232, AFSL/Australian Credit License 241066, 400 King William Street, Adelaide SA 5000.

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