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MATTHEW GIBNEY CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
30 Munday Road, High Wycombe WA 6057 Phone: 6216 8400 Email: [email protected] Website: www.gibney.wa.edu.au
NEWSLETTER No. 25 22nd August 2019
Dear Parents, Friends and Students
This week the focus is very much on the Performing Arts
and Athletics. The students across various year levels
are carrying out their final preparations for their
performances. We thank Mrs Aldred for her dedication to
this task and to the staff for their support. This is a great
opportunity for those who have a flair for the arts to have
an opportunity to excel. It is also an opportunity for other
students to enjoy a different aspect of education that they
may not regularly participate in.
This week is also our Faction Athletics Carnival. Miss
Andersen has been working with each of the classes to
ensure the students are well prepared for their events on
carnival day. Our jumps and throws took place this
morning with our running and team events taking place on
Friday. Even though the current forecast is not as kind as
it could be, we are committed to try to run the event on its
scheduled day. By the time you read this newsletter, the
school will have contacted all families to let them know
what is going on. The reality is that rescheduling is a
tricky exercise with the school calendar already very full.
We are also aware that many parents take the day off to
support their children. The day may start a little later than
originally advertised but we will attempt to complete the
carnival on Friday. Thank you to the many parents who
have generously volunteered their time to help out on
both days. We certainly appreciate your support.
Thank you to the P&F for their work in organising the
Fathers’ Day Breakfast. Although it is a little earlier than
usual this year, it is an opportunity for Dads to spend
some time with your children at school and, at the same
time, enjoy a breakfast.
The Year 2 class held their Liturgy of the Word on
Wednesday morning. It was fantastic to see the large
number of parents and grandparents join the students.
The students participated enthusiastically and their
closing hymn was full of actions and animation. In his
homily Father Joseph reminded that the children that we
needed to continually grow towards God’s love in all that
we do. He explained to us that we are created in the
image and likeness of God and, therefore, we share
God’s love in all that we meet. Thank you to Mrs Nickels
for preparing the students so well for their Liturgy.
A big thank you to the mums who are running the Book
Fair this year. The fair begins on Friday 23rd of August
and closes on the morning of Wednesday 28th August. It
will be open before and after school each day in the
library. Everyone is welcome to come along and
purchase a book or other related items.
The Book Fair coincides with Book Week. To celebrate
Book Week, please refer to the information provided by
the P&F about the Book Week Character Parade. The
parade will take place on Wednesday 28th August at
9:05am in the Undercover Area. All students from Kindy
to Year 6 will participate. I would like to thank the P&F for
their support in this event.
Thank you to the members of our community who came
along to the P&F meeting on Wednesday evening. Your
support goes a long way to validate the work they are
doing in our school. The next P&F meeting will take place
on Wednesday 18th September.
I wish you all a safe week
Mark Powell PRINCIPAL
When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows
me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12)
GOOD NEWS GOOD NEWS GOOD NEWS GOOD NEWS GOOD NEWS GOOD NEWS GOOD NEWS
Year 6 have been working hard on their Holy Spirit mobiles for Confirmation!
William Claire Lorelei Aaliyah Finn
YEAR 1 NEWS
The Year One children have been doing some fantastic writing lately, including re-telling the story of The Three Billy Goats Gruff from the point of view of one of the goats (with lots of wonderful adjectives!) and some simple poems about our up-coming Faction Athletics Carnival. We have also been talking about this in Health and discussing how we sometimes feel nervous or anxious and the steps we can take to help calm ourselves in those situations.
Here are just a few of our poems...
I will run next. I'm tired. I am coming first.
I'm doing this! By Brody and Xavier
I can see Year One racing. I can hear feet go pounding.
I can feel my breath and grass. By Ben P. and Marcus
I can see kids running at their top speeds, I can hear clapping and
feet stomping on the ground, I feel nervous when we start running.
By Sebastian
Freda Farmand
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Fri 23rd Aug Father’s Day Breakfast
Fri 23rd Aug Faction Athletics Carnival
Fri 23rd Aug Book Fair am & pm
Mon 26th Aug Book Fair am & pm
Tues 27th Aug Book Fair am & pm
Wed 28th Aug Book Fair am
Wed 28th Aug K - 6 Book Character Parade
Fri 30th Aug Year 4 Assembly
Sun 1st Sept Father’s Day
Tues 3rd Sept Year 3 SciTech Excursion
Wed 4th Sept Year 5 Performing Arts
Wed 4th Sept Confirmation Retreat Day &
Rehearsal
Thurs 5th Sept Performing Arts Years 2 - 6
Sat 7th Sept Confirmation Mass 6.30pm
Sun 8th Sept Confirmation Mass 9.30am
Wed 11th Sept Year 3 & 5 Liturgy
Fri 13th Sept Year 5 Assembly
Fri 13th Sept Year 4 G & T Testing @ 9.50am
Wed 18th Sept P & F Meeting 7.30pm
Fri 20th Sept Interschool Athletics Carnival
Mon 23rd Sept PP & Yr 2 Excursion to Kalamunda
History Village
Wed 25th Sept Reconciliation Workshop for
students & parents 4pm or 5.45pm.
Thurs 26th Sept END OF TERM 3 FOR STUDENTS
Fri 27th Sept PUPIL FREE DAY
Mon 14th Oct STUDENTS RETURN TERM 4 2019
YEAR 5 NEWS
Yesterday we were so proud to finally be able to hand
over to St Vincent De Paul, 25 brand new sleeping bags.
Over Terms 2 and 3, we have raised over $600 through
our Mini Vinnies Milo Mornings. Colin Krause, the Youth
Development Officer from Vinnies, came to school and
talked to the Year 5 Class about how the sleeping bags
will be used at Tom Fisher House in Highgate. This is a
place where adults, who are sleeping rough, can get 7
days of care (hot food, showers, medical care) before
having to leave, so that others can have turn. When they
leave they will be able to take one of our sleeping bags.
Colin also talked about the other work that St Vincent De
Paul does in Perth, and how our Matthew Gibney Team
can assist. We want to thank our whole community for
supporting us, coming each week to buy a warm milo.
We are making a difference in people’s lives and most
importantly, MAKING JESUS REAL!
Karen Keddie & Jess Bettridge
P & F Meetings Term 3 2019
Wednesday 18th September @ 7.30pm
HELP The Canteen is in URGENT need of a
volunteer for tomorrow Friday 23rd August
at recess and to pack lunches.
Please contact Alison if you can help.
Assistant Principal’s
Religious Education News
Confirmation 2019
A big thank you to all the students who have returned
their Confirmation Card Information so promptly. This
really helps us in our preparations for the weekend of the
7th and 8th September. On the 4th September the
Confirmation Candidates will attend a day of prayer and
reflection at North Perth Monastery. This will be followed
by the rehearsal in the Church straight afterwards. The
permission slip for this will be sent home next week.
Karen Keddie
Assistant Principal RE
3YOP Enrolments 2020
Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School is running a 3 Year Old Kindy Programme in 2020. It will be a full day programme held on Tuesdays. If you are interested in your child being part of this programme, or know someone who might be interested, please go to the link below or contact our school administration for an application for enrolment.
https://www.gibney.wa.edu.au/enrolment/
ENTERTAINMENT MEMBERSHIP REMINDER
Purchase an Entertainment Membership for Dad for Father’s Day and not only will you be supporting our fundraising but you will also go in the draw to WIN the Ultimate Father’s Day Prize - 2 tickets to the 2019 Toyota AFL Grand Final + a $400 flight voucher! Get your Membership today
http://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/8470x9
GOOD LUCK BOYS! Early this coming Saturday morning Year 6 Students Benjamin Davey and Zachary Hogg will fly out to Canberra along with 12 other 11 and 12 year old boys as part of the School Sports WA 12 & Under Boys Football (Soccer) Team to compete in the School Sports Australia national championship which runs from Monday 26 to Friday 30 August. Ben and Zach who play for the local Forrestfield United Soccer Club underwent a six week trial and selection process earlier in Term 2 in which 165 boys registered to trial. The boys were presented with their team shirts at a presentation at John Curtin College of the Arts last night. Both boys are extremely passionate about their football and have been working extremely hard to prepare for the championship, training or playing up to five times a week with the state team, their own Club team and additional training with an older U13s team at the Club. We wish Ben and Zach all the very best in Canberra next week and know that they will strive to play their very best as well as demonstrate the highest level of sportsmanship to do both their state and Matthew Gibney proud. The boys will be lucky enough to get to tour the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) as part of this Department of Education excursion. Ben and Zach are also very grateful to our P & F Association for their contribution to support them in making the trip. For those interested in following the boy's and the team's progress, here is a link to the fixtures for the national championship which will also have the results as the matches are completed.
http://websites.sportstg.com/comp_info.cgi?a=ROUND&round=1&client=1-11719-0-537942-0&pool=1
Storage Shed for Sale
The school is having to
sell one of its storage
sheds to make way for a
new storage solution.
Any reasonable offer will
be considered.
Please contact Steve
Vajas
(School Maintenance
Coordinator-0414 805 349)
for further information.
BATTERY RECYCLING We are very pleased to “do our bit” for
the environment by offering recycling
collection for household batteries. You
can drop your batteries off in the metal
collection bin in the hallway opposite the
Year 3 class room.
YEAR 3 NEWS
These past weeks in Year Three we have been very
excitedly looking at Australia’s Neighbouring countries for
our Inquiry unit. We have nearly finished our beautiful
sunset art work pieces that highlight a national landmark
in each of our neighbouring countries and we can’t wait to
have them hanging up in our room. We have been
investigating the 10 Commandments given to Moses and
also talking about the two commandments that Jesus
gave us. We have started our Year Three God Moments
box and are really trying hard to live our lives by helping
other and using kind words, following the example of
Jesus. We are very excited for our upcoming excursion to
Sci-Tech in a few weeks’ time.
Felicity Martinz
REMINDER
Please remember to label your child/
children’s uniforms. We are currently
having issues with uniforms with no names
on them or second hand uniforms
purchased with the old name still on them.
REMINDER FATHER & KIDS
WEEKEND 2019 Reminder forms and deposits for the
Father and Kids Weekend Camp for 2019 need to by
THURSDAY 26th SEPTEMBER. Forms available from
the Admin Office. Payments can be paid by eftpos, cash,
cheque or EFT. If paying by EFT please include your
surname as reference and immediately
email [email protected] with details
so payments can be marked off against your
name. Bank account details are:
BSB: 086 006
Account: 867962616
Name: RC Archbishop of Perth CDF MGCPS FR S
CAMP
Reference: “Your Surname”
CHILDREN’S LITURGY AT ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI
Children’s Liturgy takes place during the 9.30am Mass on
Sunday mornings. Children from Kindy to year 4 are welcome
to come and hear about the Gospel reading of the day at their
own level. They also do a little activity about it.
Please bring your child to the hall before Mass starts (we are
there from 9.15am), and then we will bring them across to the
Church for the Offertory procession, where they take up the
gifts and show Father their work. They then rejoin their family
for the rest of Mass.
This is a lovely way for children to learn about Jesus, and
feeling part of the Parish community.
Thank you.
Philomena - Catechist Coordinator