St Thomas’ Primary SchoolSt Thomas’ Primary School NEWSLETTERNEWSLETTER

8 Warden Street CLAREMONT WA 6010 Telephone: 9286 9500 Email: admin@stthomas.wa.edu.au Website: www.stthomas.wa.edu.au

09 September 2014—Term 3—Week 8

Dear Parents My ninety one year old mother in law has a fridge magnet which says, "I love housework. I could look at all day!" For the forty years I have known her she has embraced life with great gusto and housework less so. It is perhaps the secret to her long life. I find technology to be like this. I can look at it with great fascination and wonderment but unless it's my IPhone I soon lose interest. Children on the other hand are completely entranced by technology and happily embrace it and use it, especially here at St Thomas' I am pleased to say. There seems to be no age limit to when children start embracing these new technologies. A favourite pastime of mine is to sit with my 15 month old granddaughter, Layla, and watch her play with my IPhone. By observing others she knows how to press buttons and slide screens. She squeals excitedly when trawling through my photos and lights up when an adult rings my phone whilst she is playing with it. Instinctively she puts it to her ear and starts to chat. At the minute the only problem I have with her and my phone is trying to get it off her before she becomes a complete cranky

pants! All of us can relate stories about the problems with technology and it's usage. My favourite is the one about my colleague who ranted in an email to a fellow colleague and then pressed Reply All which immediately sent his rant to everyone including the colleague he was ranting about! An adult choice which resulted in an adult consequence. Unfortunately our children also make choices with technology which results in unintended adult consequences and often involvement. I am referring to cyber safety. Although we use technologies all day professionally it does not necessarily follow that we are aware of the cyber issues which confront our children today. On September 25 at 6.30 p.m. a parent session will be conducted here which promises to be a valuable session to assist parents with strategies to support the sorts of cyber issues our children are facing today. Please book your seat by emailing Lila Gibbs. Let's hope there are not too many empty seats at this very critical parent session.

God Bless

Kim Baker Principal

Lord, I am so often overtaken by machines, trapped by technology. My older skills are dying; I telephone instead of writing letters. I put on the CD instead of opening the lid of the piano. I drive to the shops in a sealed box well out of reach of my neighbours and sometimes I feel controlled by what I should be controlling. Help me to find my life again , enhanced and not eroded by these technical aids. Help me to take control , at least in my heart and put them in their place . I do know that it is really a useful , impressive place; a place worthy of products of the highest human ingenuity. But I know too that it is a place where they are subordinate to human needs and human cares. Help me, Lord, to rejoice at the machines and to be hopeful about the future benefits they can bring. May technology serve us Lord, so that we may better serve one another, and you. Amen Jeff Astley

DATES TO

REMEMBER

WEDNESDAY 17

SEPTEMBER

Year 6 Incursion

THURSDAY 18

SEPTEMBER

Interschool Debating

Night 6.30pm

FRIDAY 19

SEPTEMBER

Year 2 Assembly

MONDAY 22

SEPTEMBER

Interschool Athletics

Carnival

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CANTEEN ROSTER

MONDAY 22 SEPTEMBER

Felicity Johnston & Paula

Bellinghausen

Notice of Withdrawal

Please remember that one term’s notice in writing must be given to the Principal

before the withdrawal of a student from the school. Failure to give such notice

will render parents or guardians liable for one term’s tuition fees. If your child

is not returning in 2015 please inform us on or before FRIDAY 26

SEPTEMBER.

We thank you for your assistance in this matter.

Pre Primary

Lucille O'Sullivan Ruby Bogoias Lara Hannaford Hugo Gallin-Haynes Austin Trend

Year One

Sophia O'Sullivan Annabel Hurst Spencer Martin Charlie Williams

Year Two Joshua Cribb Saxon Davidson Keeley Clutton Kate Shirley

Year Three Isaac Bourne Eliza Johnston Thaddeus Watt Charlie Billingham

Year Four

Abbey Mattingley Jemima Graham Emily McAuliffe Ella Hogan

Year Five

Brianna Roberts Charlotte Preston Lachlan Baron-Hay Joel Khoo

Year Six Andrew Miller Madison Lucas Shane Lawrence Ella MacQuillan

AWARD WINNERSAWARD WINNERS

It is our pleasure to announce that our school disco will be on Friday 24 October (Week 2 of Term 4). PP - Year 3 will run from 5.30 - 7.00pm. Year 4 - Year 6 will run from 7.15 - 8.45pm. Tickets will be $3 per child which covers the cost of the DJ, a hot dog and a juice box. Please note that only St Thomas students are permitted to attend the disco. The Performing Arts Leaders and Mr O.

Pre Kindergarten—limited spaces

are still available for this and next year. Please let your friends and family know.

Applications available on our

website or through the school office.

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CURRICULUMCURRICULUM

Rope For Heart fits into the National Physical Education Curriculum which is current, relevant and

very important!

Jump Rope For Heart encourages a whole school approach to promote physical activity. Skipping

increases confidence and self- esteem in students.

Jump Rope For Heart is Australia's most popular physical activity and fundraising program for

schools. For over 30 years children around Australia have been learning new skipping skills whilst

fundraising whilst raising valuable funds to help the Heart Foundation fight heart disease, which is

our single biggest killer.

At St Thomas' this year everyone has put

in an AMAZING effort and so far we

have raised online $3,321.20 and cash

~$1,000.00 which totals $4,321.20 !!!! the

highest amount ever raised by St Thomas'

so WELL DONE EVERYONE!!!!!!!! And

10 percent of the total raised will come

back to St Thomas' for some new sporting

equipment.

A very special thanks to Sophie Allet in

Year 4 who raised the most cash of $300

and Lucinda Flavel for raising the highest

amount of $220 online!! All fundraising

will close this FRIDAY 19 th September

( please note no donations will be

accepted after this date) so we can

finalise our program and organise prizes

ready for next term!!

Many thanks again to everyone for your

encouragement and support!!!

VIVA LA SKIP!!

Ann Barry

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RE News

We are nearing the end of another busy term. The children have enjoyed participating in Jump Rope for Heart, Read for Australia, Sports Carnivals and many more exciting activities. When I look around

the community I see the tired faces of staff, students and parents, who know only too well that holidays are just around the corner. My advice in this busy time, prioritise what is important and let

unnecessary trivial things go. It simplifies life and puts things into perspective.

When I lose things I often think of a dear friend of mine who used to say “ Pray to Saint Anthony”. It always seemed to help, maybe because I often calmed down to have a proper look, a girl look rater

than a boy look!

I hope it helps! I know from experience how stressful it can be tiring to find that lost sock in the morning!

Oops, St. Anthony, I Lost Something- A Child's Prayer

Next Term we have the Year 3’s receiving the sacrament of Reconciliation after school on the 10,11, & 12th of November. The

Presentation Sister’s Mass on 18th November, which is being organized

by Year 2. We look forward to these important events on our spiritual calendar.

Wishing you a wonderful week!

Nicky Sullivan APRE

Tony, Tony, turn around. Something's lost and must

be found”

St. Anthony, I know that you are the saint people

pray to when they've lost something. What a job

you've got!

I lose things all the time! My dad says that I'm

“gifted” at losing socks, homework, library books,

my glasses and other stuff

But this time, the thing I lost is really important.

Now, I'm pretty upset and nervous

I've been praying that my search will have a happy

ending. Please help me to be patient, to trust in

God's goodness and your help

Thank you St Anthony

Amen

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We 'The Green Thumbs' from Year 3 are trying to create a

healthy, relaxing and clean environment around our school!

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Inter-school Athletics Carnival The Inter-school team has now been finalised, with the team listed below, as well as

posted on the outside notice board. Permission notes, if not already sent, should be sent

home tonight. The carnival will be held this Monday 22 September and I wish all the

competitors the best of luck. I am still looking for some parents to help on the day as a

field event marshall, 6th place finish judge or timekeeper. If you able to help please

email me on baron-hay.helen@cathednet.wa.edu.au

Athletics Training Athletics training will be held at Rowe Park on Wednesday 17 September from 3.30-

4.15pm. We will have to improvise with a running track but will attempt some sprints

and relay changeover practice. Helpers are most welcome (especially for relay practice!).

Thank you to everyone who has helped with Athletics this term. There have been many

parents who have volunteered on many different ways, all of which is very much

appreciated.

Helen Baron-

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PE Teacher

SPORTS NEWS

Year 6 Boys

Max Bailey

Kristian Roe

Riley Mattingley

Jim Billingham

Reid Harrington

Carl Soderstrom

Sebastian Wells

Charlie Lennon

Year 5 Boys

James Williams

Joel Khoo

Oliver Fisher

Ben Ward

Andrew Zhao

Manesh Nguyen

Jaron Vander Vinne

Year 4 Boys

Euan Cowie

Josh Howard

Harry Lucas

Ethan Branchi

Paddy Walker

Gerry Harrison

Year 3 Boys.

Daniel MacQuillan

Isaac Bourne

Oscar Lorbeer

Ben Gallin-Haynes

Finn Klug

Mason Ness

Jonah Burns

Year 6 Girls

Maddison Page

Piper Collins

Niamh MacQuillan

Ella MacQuillan

Melanie Gamble

Ella Bardinet

Year 5 Girls

Gibby Waller

Charlotte Preston

Audrey Sun

Abbey Merdith

Jessica O'Callaghan

Year 4 Girls

Sophie Baron-Hay

Sophia Coutts

Jemima Graham

Yasmin Jones

Hannah Lorbeer

Nina Mannolini

Year 3 Girls

Kate Nolan

Kate Fisher

Grace Gibbons

Caitlin Tremain

Tessa Sargent

Lucy Williams

Non-Travelling reserves

Andrew Miller

Lucy Foley

Gemma Sullivan

Finn O’Brien

Ella Hogan

Abbey Mattingley

Amy Searle

Charlotte Moody

Sam Bailey

Nicholas Coutts

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SCHOOL UNIFORMS

Get your orders in, we have full stock of all sizes

We are filling out orders this week and next

Order forms are available in the front office, with a price list on the back

Fill out the details of your request, place in an envelope with your correct money or cheque and leave with Julie

The order will be completed and given to your child in their classroom within the week

Many thanks

Judy, Margot, Mel and Netina

P & F Uniform Shop Team

Fun, freedom and fitness with enhanced safety knowledge, and an awareness of how to maintain a bicycle

Come and join the Bike Skills workshop being presented

by your school P and F (at no cost to you) with Westcycle,

Western Australia’s peak body representing cycling for

commuting, recreation and competition.

The aim of this workshop is to enhance our children’s bike

riding and safety skills. As such, it is pitched at the Year 3

– Year 6 age group.

Sunday October 19th 2pm – 4pm (the first weekend of

term 4)

At school – on the basketball courts and surrounding area.

Bring your bike and helmet.

Afternoon tea will be available for parents, one parent is

required on-site for the duration of the workshop.

Registration forms (attached to this newsletter) must be

completed and submitted to the front office – P and F

letter box, by Thursday 25th September. This workshop

has a maximum of 30 registrants.

Any queries to Netina Prichard – netina@bigpond.net.au