Parent Teacher Meetings It’s been great to see so many parents making the time to check in with the teachers about their child’s progress at school this year. We know that successful schools foster greater communication with parents, encourage parental involvement in their child’s schoolwork and enlist parents to volunteer at the school and participate in school governance. Research tells us that parental involvement in a school and communication between school and home is critical to a child’s success at school. Halogen Leader’s Day On Monday, 25th March our Student Executive Team, Jacob Leela & Rachel, travelled with Mr Dudek and Mrs Emmott to Mandurah by car and then train to Perth for the annual National Leader’s Day which was held at the Convention Centre and hosted by Halogen. The students were given talks by Young Australian of the Year Akram Azimi, a member of the Cotton On Foundation who are aiming to Build 20 000 educational institutions around the globe by 2020, prominent children’s Author Matt Cosgrove and finally, four-time Olympian Leisel Jones. The main messages were about working hard, overcoming obstacles and helping others. The children represented our school and themselves in a fantastic manner and we thank them for their input in making the day a success. 40Km Zone Parents are reminded that for the safety of all children that between 7:30 – 9:00 am and 2:30 – 4:00pm the 40km/h speed limit near the school needs to be adhered to. Last week we had a near accident with a child crossing Challenger Rise.

P & F This year the P & F are selling the Entertainment Book. The cost of the book is $70 and for every book sold either hard copy or digital, the school receives $14. Your purchase of an Entertainment Membership contributes towards our School. The more memberships we sell, the more we raise, so please tell your family and friends. To pre-order the NEW 2019 | 2020 Entertainment Membership and receive bonus offers you can use right away, please click on the following link https://www.entbook.com.au/8y9896 or if you prefer a hard copy book, these will be available to purchase from the school office from Thursday April 4. If you have any queries, please contact Michelle Williams on 0418 935 375.

Don’t forget the P & F Meeting this Wednesday 3rd April at 7pm in the staffroom. Interschool Swimming Carnival On Thursday 27th March students from Years 4- 6 participated in the annual Interschool Swimming Carnival held at the South West Sports Centre. The competition was tough and our children represented the school with pride, participating with enthusiasm in all events. Whilst some children were disappointed not to get a place in individual events, they are commended for what they did achieve. 8th place in a Regional swimming carnival is to be celebrated. It was great to see so many parents there supporting the children and school. School Fees As we approach the end of Term 1, parents are reminded that all school fees are due by 31st October 2019. Whilst no child should be denied a Catholic education due to financial difficulties, those families who have not made a payment this year or who are in significant arrears will be contacted at the beginning of Term 2. If you would like to make an appointment to discuss your situation with the Principal please phone the school office on 97971999. Thank you.

Issue 4 29 March 2019

NEWSLETTER

UNIFORM SHOP NOTICE

It is now time to purchase your Winter Uniform requirements. Students are required to be in full winter uniform including tie from the beginning of Term 2, Monday 29th April. Girls change to the lemon blouse and navy skirt and boys change into grey trousers. Children wear their Blue and Gold sports shirt on their nominated sport day during Term 2. The uniform shop will be open every morning during the last week of Term 1, ie: week 10, 8/4/19 to 12/4/19 from 8:30am – 9:30am. Opening Hours Term 2

Week 1 Term 2: 29/4/19 – 3/5/19 Opening Hours are every morning 8:30am – 9:30am.

Following these, normal opening hours will apply, Monday and Friday mornings 8:30am – 9:30am. Thank you, Rachel Craig – Uniform Co-ordinator BADGES A huge congratulations to our new interschool team. They are the first recipients of our BADGES program. They represented our school remarkably and should be very proud of their achievements.

Abigail C Elle G Charli S

Emma P Nick W Caitlin F

Ryah B Tahlia W Lisa E

Tarkyn E Caleb J Kynan P D

Ryan W Austin F Coen M

Veeren G Sebastian D Kayden P

Annie D Alyvia D Keeley S

Lucas W Lucy M Ben P

Gabrielle M Riley T Ryan C

Riley M Abbie D Connor P

Lucas J

Ruby F

Swimming Carnival Results 2019

Vianney 235 Rooney 232 Quinn 167 MacKillop 165

I would like to congratulate the students who excelled and won Champion and Champion Runner Up medals this year. These students were: Year 4 Champion Boy Ryan Wilson Year 4 Runner up Champion Boy Tarkyn Eichner Year 4 Champion Girl Abigail Cornwall Year 4 Runner up Champion Girl Ryah Barry / Emma Pennefather Year 5 Champion Boy Caleb Jones Year 5 Runner up Champion Sebastian Duffy Year 5 Champion Girl Elle Gallagher Year 5 Runner up Champion Girl Lucy Mullens Year 6 Champion Boy Kynan Paton-Diggins Year 6 Runner up Champion Boy Kayden Panetta / Ben Pennefather Year 6 Champion Girl Charli Stewart Year 6 Runner up Champion Girl Caitlin Fisher

Congratulations to those swimmers who broke Leschenault Swimming Records in 2019;

Charli Stewart in Year 6 Girls 50M Freestyle with a time of 34.50sec Charli Stewart in Year 6 Girls 50M Backstroke with a time of 41.25sec I would also like to thank the parents who gave up their time to come along and help out on the day. Well done to everyone who swam and participated in the 2019 Swimming Carnival!! Thank you again to everyone who helped out and cheered loud, it was a great day! Catherine Hancock

Auskick Start Date: 04/05/19 Finish Date: 06/07/19 Time: 8:15 - 9:45am Saturday Mornings Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Cost: $90

The direct link for Australind HBL Auskick is https://membership.sportstg.com/regoform.cgi?aID=1917&formID=75003&nfEntityID=1917&nfEntityTypeID=5 or https://play.afl/club-finder/? and type in Australind. Alison Fenn Australind HBL Auskick Coordinator

2019 REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN Marist Junior Football Club is seeking boys and

girls from all age groups (pre-primary – Year 10) to join our great club.

We have some brilliant coaches and a great support network that allows kids to grow to their

full potential. Our clubrooms are located at Albert Oval

(Bunbury Catholic College)

Auskick starts Saturday 4th May to 17th August 2019

Time: 8:30am – 9:30am Cost: $70.00

To register just head to the http://play.afl/auskick website and follow the

registration instructions for Marist Junior Football Club.

Contact James Bemrose (co-ordinator) 0408 874 406 or bonekel@westnet.com.au

Every junior footballer (year 3 – year 10) registered before the 29th March 2019 will

receive a free training vest ($30 value). To register just email

registrar.maristjfc@gmail.com to receive the link. For Kidsport applications or any other questions

and training times. contact Ryan Beauclarke on 0417 184 289

Fees: First Child $125.00, 2nd Child $95.00, All

Children thereafter $75.00. We look forward to another successful year.

Community News Southwest Physie Club.in Australind We are a dance school that focusses on empowering girls for life. Physie isn’t just about dancing or competitions. Physie is about empowering girls with the skills to become confident, strong women. It’s about getting fit and healthy and having a place where you feel encouraged, supported and valued. With great role models to look up to, Physie girls learn about positive body image from a young age. They’re taught to embrace fitness as a way of life and focus on what their bodies can do, rather than how they look. For Girls and Women Aged 2 years to 72 years old. Girls can come and have a free trial class. Classes are on Tuesdays at the Australind Community Hall 2-4 years 3:30-4pm 5-8 years 4-4:45pm 9-12 years 4:45-5:30pm 13-18 years 5:30-6:15pm Ladies 6:15-7:15pm Enquiries: Bec Kingsley 0438 260 877.