School Newsletter - Term 2 Week 5 - 22nd May 2017

Mary Help of Christians Prayer Most Holy and Immaculate Virgin,

Help of Christians, we place

ourselves under your motherly

protection.

Throughout the Church's history

you have helped Christians in times

of trial, temptation and danger.

Time and time again, you have

proven to be the Refuge of Sinners,

the Hope of the Hopeless, the

Consoler of the Afflicted, and the

Comforter of the Dying.

We promise to be faithful disciples of Jesus Christ,

your Son, to proclaim His Good News of God's love

for all people, and to work for peace and

justice in our world.

With faith in your intercession, we pray for the

Church, for our family and friends, for the poor and

abandoned, and all the dying.

Grant, O Mary, Help of Christians, the graces of

which we stand in need.

May we serve Jesus with fidelity and love until death.

Help us and our loved ones to attain the boundless joy

of being forever with our Father in Heaven. Amen

DATES TO REMEMBER...... Wednesday 24th May Whole School Mass for Feast of Mary

Help of Christians, 10.00am MHOC Church

Wednesday 31st May School Board Meeting, 5.00pm Primary Staffroom

Sunday 4th June Kinder, Yr 3 & 6 Family Mass, 9.00am Monday 5th June Tamworth City Eisteddfod Choral

Speech - Kinder, Year 1 & 2 students Tuesday 6th June Tamworth City Eisteddfod Choral

Speech - Year 4 students Monday 12th June Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday Wednesday 14th June Year 6 RE Test Wednesday 14th June School Photos - Primary students Thursday 15th June School Photos - Infants students Friday 16th June Last day for return of Pie Drive orders Sunday 18th June First Eucharist, 9am MHOC Church Thursday 22nd June NAIDOC Day Celebrations (K-6),

12.30pm Primary Campus Thursday 22nd June School Disco in Primary Hall; Infants:

5.00-6.15pm & Primary: 6.30-8.00pm 26th June - 29th June St Ed’s “Wellbeing Week” celebrations Thursday 29th June Andrew Fuller Parent Information Evening, 7.00-8.30pm, Primary Hall Friday 23rd June Bishop’s Inservice/Staff Development

Day (Pupil Free Day) Friday 30th June Staff Development Day with Andrew

Fuller (Pupil Free Day) Friday 30th June Term 2 concludes

National Walk Safely to School Day

National Walk Safely to School Day was held last Friday 19th May and it was great to see many families participating, despite the showery weather. The Walk Safely to School Day initiative encourages parents, carers and their children to walk and commute safely to school. It promotes the vitally important message: “Active Kids are Healthy Kids”. You can teach your child the healthy habit of walking more by: walking with them the whole way to school; or if they get the bus, walk past your usual stop and get on at the next stop; or if you have to drive, park the car a few blocks away and walk. Thank you to everyone who embraced this initiative by walking to school on Friday!

VALUE OF THE WEEK: “Learning” 1

RE NEWS

Lismore Book Drive Our Mini Vinnies students have labelled and sorted through all of the donated books for the flood affected areas in New South Wales. They have sent the books to St James‛, Murwillumbah with special messages. Thank you to these students, and to all of the families who donated books for our book drive.

Shoe Box Collection We are right in the middle of the “Winter Shoe Box Collection” for 2017. We are asking families to fill a shoebox to help out a refugee or homeless person. Items to fill a box can include non perishable food items, up & go breakfasts, muesli bars, toiletries, hats, scarves, socks, underwear, books. We need lots of empty shoe boxes as well. Please write on the box if it is intended for a man, woman, boy or girl. You may want to include a letter, it is up to you! Please dig deep for those in need. Filled boxes may be taken directly to the church at any weekend Mass. We are still on the hunt for more empty shoe boxes as well. Please send any to Mrs Clarke at the Primary Campus, or Mrs Willis at the Infants Campus. The shoe box collection will run for all of May and June, to be distributed in early July. Thank you in advance for your support.

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Mary Help of Christians Feast Day

St Edward‛s School will celebrate Mary Help of Christians Feast by attending a whole school Mass this Wednesday 24th May at 10.00am. Infants children will catch a bus to and from the Infants Campus. Parents most welcome to join us. Mary Help of Christians is another title given to Mary, Jesus‛ mother. It has been celebrated in Australia since 1844. Mary is a special person to Catholics, especially Australians.

Congratulations Congratulations to Billy and Charlie Cox, and Makayla and Jacinta Hoffman on receiving the Sacrament of Baptism last weekend. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers as we recognise this special time for you all.

Sally Clarke & Amy Willis, Religious Education Coordinators

Winter Uniform All students are expected to be wearing full school winter uniform by Tuesday 13th June (Week 8). Up until this time students may decide to wear either full summer or full winter uniform. A reminder that a tie is to be worn at all times with our winter uniform. We remind all students and their parents to label all items of clothing, lunch boxes and drink bottles so that these items can be returned to their rightful owner as soon as possible. Thank you to all parents for ensuring that your children are well presented each day. It is important as a school community to continue to set high expectations on the way we present each day. School Board Meeting The next meeting of the School Board will be held on Wednesday 31st May at 5.00pm in the Primary Staffroom. Student Health - Scarlet Fever There has been a reported case of Scarlet Fever at the Primary Campus. Time from exposure to illness ­ 1 to 3 days. Symptoms ­ Sudden onset sore throat, high fever and vomiting, followed by a rash in 12 to 36 hours. Do I need to keep my child home? ­ Yes, until at least 24 hours of treatment has begun and the child is feeling better. How can I prevent spread? ­ Careful hand washing. Sick contacts should see their doctor.

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FOUND at the Primary Campus - Girls Cardigan A girl’s peach coloured glittery cardigan, size 3 Pumpkin Patch brand, was left behind following the Mother’s Day celebrations on Friday 12th May. To claim, please see Mrs Sauer at the Infants’ Office. Tamworth City Eisteddfod - Choral Speech Section – Kinder, Years 1, 2 & 4 students only We wish to advise that the Choral Speech Section of the Tamworth City Eisteddfod will be held at the Tamworth Town Hall on:

Monday 5th June for our Kindergarten, Years 1 & 2 students. Session commences at 10.00am.

Tuesday 6th June for our Year 4 students. Session commences at 10.00am.

Permission notes went home last Monday, so please sign and return to your child’s class teacher ASAP. Our students are very excited and have been busy preparing and practising for their performance. All children are requested to wear their full WINTER uniform (including tie) on the day of the Eisteddfod . St Edward's School Cookbook

Don’t forget as part of our ‘Wellbeing Week’ initiative, we will be launching our very own St Edward's School Cookbook, but WE NEED YOUR HELP!! Please email Mrs Ryan or Mrs Mitchell your favourite HEALTHY nibble, entree, main or dessert, along with your family's name to feature in it. cryan@stedwardstamworth.catholic.edu.au tmitchell1@stedwardstamworth.catholic.edu.au

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Fun Friends for Kindergarten, Term 3 & 4, 2017

Everybody gets worried or sad sometimes. All children feel anxious as a part of their normal development. Fun Friends was developed by world-renowned Child Psychologist Professor Paula Barrett to equip children and their families with life skills that build resilience and social-emotional strength to cope with stresses and challenges that are a part of everyday life. Research has shown that children who are resilient (able to bounce back from adversity) are more likely to succeed at school, develop healthy peer relationships, and are less likely to develop mental health problems. During this Program, which will be implemented in Terms 3 & 4 during PDH&PE Lessons each Wednesday, your child will learn how to be “brave” and deal with difficulties, to recognise signs of anxiety, relaxation strategies for staying calm, how to build positive relationships with others, to develop positive thinking, and how to try new things and face their fears.

We will be hosting a Parent Information Night, Thursday 22nd June at 5.15p.m. To make it easier for you, this is the same night as the School Disco. The Meeting shall be held in the Art Room at the Primary Campus. Drop your child off at the Disco, settle them in, then come down to the Art Room where you will

receive an Outline of the Fun Friends Program and the ways you can support it at home. Looking forward to seeing you there. Cheers, Andy Lockwood Fun Friends Facilitator St Edward’s School

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In The Seesaw Room

Seesaw is a private field for you to see your child's work @ St Edward's School. As we have ensured privacy is guaranteed and we have taken all ends to ensure this, we ask that you DO NOT share ANY posts or screenshots on other media. If you wish family to see the great work your child is doing, share the link or QR Code we sent to you, and let them connect that way. If you need these re-issued, please contact School and this can be organised. Or simply email alockwood@stedwardstamworth.catholic.edu.au We are certain that you understand the need to protect the privacy of all students and uphold the guidelines we have set in place. Thank you for your understanding and support in this regard.

for ’s the students received last week in Operation T.A.G. . We hope that you enjoyed the challenge and encourage you to continue T.A.G.-ging your child, and discussing with them your T.A.G.’s and the work they are uploading to Seesaw. St Edward’s School Seesaw Community

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ST EDWARD’S SCHOOL ASSEMBLY AWARDS

Class

Student of the Week

Curriculum Award (PDH)

Value of the Week Award (Doing Your Best)

KBC William Mackay Max Partridge Izabella-Jayde Hill

KG Riley Handsaker William Jefferys Riley Payne

KP Rory MacRae Madison Thomas Harper McCulloch

1H Sophie Demery Lewis Crough Sarah Martin

1P Jasmine Ryan AniKa Boney Ruby Swan

1S Ruby Sheumack Hayley Flynn Rhyarna Johnson

2A Oliver Campbell Lara Cartan Alamia Myers

2B Riley Daly Thomas Jefferys Lachlan Williamson

Grace Munn

2P Anton Robson Anton Robson Taylah Evans

3G Anika Sutton Zali Kapeller Sienna Pepperell

3L Olivia Dau Caitlin Dunstan Pheybe Elliott

3R Lily Stacpoole Paige McMillan Myles Devine

4C Thomas Errington Jessica Martin Fletcher Norman

4L Jack Thompson Chelsie Ashford Isaac Robinson

4W Imogen McGrath Zachary Whalan Mackenzie Freeman

5K Charlotte Leonard Drew Kelly Mitchell Scott

5Q Jackson Lane Georgina Berlyn Lucas Southern

5S Bronson Crough Demi Ashton Kayla Saggus

6C Katelin Abra Georgia Sheppard Noah Targett

6M Emma Poole Katie Flint Hayley Baxter

6U Harry Lewington Lilly Bruyn Charlie Cox

HOUSE AWARD : Primary: Chisholm Red Infants: Kennedy Green PRIDE & PRESENTATION : Primary: 6C Infants: 1P

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BRONZE AWARDS Congratulations to the following students who have been awarded a Bronze Award for a consistent effort to be well behaved: Annabelle Ford (KBC); Cobie Rowling-Wrigley (KG); Brooklyn Stacpoole (KP); Angus Tait (1P); Ruby Swan (1P); Maylen Jenner (1P); Chester Brooke (1P); Corey Lay (1P); Jacob Allen (1S); Isla Grills (1S); Charlie Benjamin (2A); Mia Bradley (2A); Beau Briskey (2A); Lara Cartan (2A); Chelsea Hayman (2A); Logan Jordan (2A); Matilda Lace (2A); Elijah Missen (2A); Darcy Moore (2A); Deegan Musgrave (2A); Cooper Garnett (2P); Mia Muzyczka (2P); Jayda Russell (2P); Kody Sylvester (2P); Paris Edwards (3L); Khiyan Morris (3L); Bree Ashton (3L); Parker Hook (3L); Ben Cunningham (3R); Charlie Cunningham (3R); James He (3R); Mason Heywood (4C); Ethan Allen (5S); Isaac Fensbo (5S); Grace Shanley (5S); Brayden Boonstra (6M); Cameron Smith (6M); Maddison Stacpoole (6M); Madelyn Mitchell (6M); Mia Darcy (6M); Jayden Scott (6M) and Darcee Staunton (6U). RESPECT RULES AWARD : Primary : Congratulations to Declan McMillan (4C) for always offering to assist. Infants : Congratulations to Anton Robson (2P) for being totally gorgeous and always watching out for things which need ‘doing‛ around our school. Thank you! Well done!!

CANTEEN NEWS Thank You We would like to sincerely thank Mrs Lisa Cunningham and Mrs Nyrelle Greenaway (Mother and Grandmother of Ben and Charlie Cunningham in 3R) for donating 3 eskies for lunch orders at the Infants Campus. Your generosity and thoughtfulness is truly amazing!!

CANTEEN ROSTER Date Primary Infants

Tues 23rd May

Amy Cooper

Nikki Bridge

Amy Cooper

Wed 24th May

Sarah Cathro

Priscilla Ashford

Alicen Ward

Priscilla Ashford

Thurs 25th May Wendy Lee Natalie Kimber

Fri 26th May

Jim Newlan

Kylie Taylor

Christine Demery

Raylene Mihell

Mon 29th May

Sophie O’Neill

Sarah Berlyn

Sophie O’Neill

Tanikka Darlington

Melissa McCulloch

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ST ED’S PARENT ASSOCIATION NEWS

St Edward’s Pie Drive

Order forms were sent home today! Lots of yummy sweet and savoury pie varieties and lamingtons available.

Orders will be available for collection on Tuesday 27th June from the Primary Hall.

Thank you Kellie­Ann Hansen for organising this delicious fundraiser!

Family Movie Day Notes also sent home today!

Parents Association Meeting

next Tuesday 29th May 7:30pm Primary Staffroom

All welcome!

Jenny Maloney, Co-President

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WISE WORDS FOR FAMILIES “Being a Great Dad to your Daughter” By Michael Grose www.parentingideas.com.au

A father’s in砱uence lasts a lifetime, and it is an important complement to the mothering role. More and more research is conrming that a female’s sense of worth as a woman, is commonly rooted in her experience with her father. Fathers aect the lives of their daughters in intriguing ways. Including her academic and vocational path, her career success and nancial well-being. The well-fathered daughter is also the most likely to have relationships with men that are emotionally intimate and fullling, and have better emotional and mental health. Here are ve tips to help you be a great father to your daughter. Make the connection One of the most natural ways a father can make a connection with his daughter is through purposeful physical aection. A hug, shoulder squeeze or a kiss on the cheek helps to create an emotional bond with daughters who desperately crave these displays of aection. This is great news for fathers, because if you can’t nd the words to say it then you have a second opportunity to show it through physical gestures. Studies have proven that physical touch makes us feel better both physiologically and psychologically. But children, especially daughters, need more than just everyday gestures given in passing. When a girl’s need for aection is met by her father, it has a protective measure on her future sexual relationships. Invest in her As a father, you can appreciate your daughter for who she truly is. Help her to identify her unique qualities and value them. Avoid investing in who you think she should be. This can happen when fathers feel like they don’t understand their daughters. Remember, this can happen easily as girls tend to morph into what is expected of them rather than excel towards who they truly are. Spend time together, share stories and experiences. Give her opportunities to show her true self, and this will strengthen the relationship. Listen without xing Dads wishing to x things can make us lousy listeners. Your important job is to listen out for the feelings and the emotions; your daughter just wants to be heard. Listening is essential for every father, even though it sometimes goes against their instincts. You do not need to agree with everything she says or does, but when you listen, you build the emotional connection that will help her listen to you when it really counts.

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Watch your language The language you use when talking to girls matters. Everything that is said can be taken very seriously and to heart by your daughter. Thoughts and comments are easily internalised, amplied and exaggerated. Dierentiate being pretty from being beautiful. Praise her for the values and characteristics she has which make her beautiful. Provide warmth Fathers need to nd their softer side when dealing with their daughters, to help them open up and share and provide an emotionally safe place for them. When fathers are called upon to give corrections or direction, they can do this in a warm and loving manner that she will positively respond to. Oer your strength to your daughter in a dierent way than you would to a son. Be a positive male role model As a girl tries to gure out what men are like, the rst one she watches is her father. He can be one very signicant example of a man who is consistent, trustworthy, and sensitive to feelings, who places his family at a high priority in his schedule, who keeps his promises, and who invests his energies in the lives of those around him. As her father, you play a large role in showing your daughter what a proper, respectful male response sounds and feels like. One of the most important factors that determines a woman’s condence in life is the relationship she had with her father. You are in a privileged position to make a remarkable dierence to a future woman’s life. If you are sole mother then don’t despair. Girls can have exposure to positive male roles through contact with family relatives, male teachers and sporting coaches. The notion of sparenting is an important one for us as a community to embrace, so that kids get exposure to a wide variety of gender models.

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Notes home today :

Parent Association Pie Drive Order Form (all families) Parent Association Movie Fundraiser (all families)

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