Whitefriars School

Newsletter

27th July, 2016 Term 3, Week 1

Dear Parents,

I hope that all families managed to enjoy the break in routine that the

school holidays presented. Variable weather conditions would have

allowed some indoor and a little outdoor activities!

Term 3 is shaping up as a very busy time. We welcome back

Mrs Barbara Ahern following her last term at St Patrick’s and

Ms Rosemarie Gentilcore who will share the teaching of Year 4/5BF

with Mr Brigden for Terms 3 and 4.

This Sunday three of our students, Montana Dunbar, Sebastian Benedetti

and Jayden Bubner (with Nicole Fox named as emergency), are

participating in Pedal Prix competition at Victoria Park Race Course.

Our students are scheduled to race in two shifts (11:30am—12:15pm and

then 2:30pm—3:15pm). Our combined team with students from St

Joseph’s School, Ottoway, Our Lady of the Visitation, Our Lady of

Mount Carmel and Whitefriars will be keenly racing around the race

track. Any family is very welcome to come and watch the race.

“The Red Carpet” is being rolled out next Friday, 5th August at

Titanium Stadium. The children are very excited and much energy and

talent have been contributed to this extravaganza of dance and music!

Some children came in during the holidays for extra practice and a

number of parents and staff spent time painting backdrops and working

on costumes. A three page note is being sent home today with much

information about both the rehearsal and the performance next week and

a permission note for children to attend both events is included. Please

read all of this carefully so that you are aware of all that is happening.

Tickets are available at the office for purchase and an order form is

attached to this newsletter.

On August 8th we will celebrate the Feast of Mary MacKillop with a

whole school liturgy at 12pm in the Hall. Parents and grandparents are

very welcome to gather with us in this Sesqui-centenary Year as we

celebrate 150 years since the beginning of the Sisters of St Joseph.

Then on Monday 15th August the Feast of our Lady’s Assumption will

be celebrated with Mass at 12pm in the Hall. Parents, grandparents,

parishioners and others are welcome to attend.

Since last year many children have been preparing to celebrate the

Sacraments of Confirmation and First Communion. Confirmation

will take place on Saturday 13th August at both 10am and 2pm in

“See what our good God has done for us.”

(St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, 1890)

For your diary…..

Term 3 Thursday, 28th July - Parents & Friends Meeting, 2pm Thursday, 4th August - 9am Assembly hosted by Year 1/2 Unit Friday, 5th August - “The Red Carpet” School Concert at Titanium Stadium, Findon 7pm Monday, 8th August - Whole School Liturgy, St Mary of the Cross, 12pm Wednesday, 10th August - 7pm School Board Mtg at St Marg Mary’s Friday, 12th August - 9.15am Mass, Year 4/5 Unit in Church Saturday, 13th August - Confirmation celebrations at St Margaret Mary’s Church, 10am and 2pm Monday, 15th August - 12pm Whole School Mass, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Hall Tuesday, 16th August - ICAS Maths Assessment Wednesday, 17th August - 9am Assembly hosted by Year 6/7 Unit Friday, 19th August - 1.45pm Mass, Year 7 Journey to Emmaus, in Church Saturday, 20th August - First Communion celebration at Mater Dei, 6pm Sunday, 21st August - First Communion celebration at St Margaret Mary’s Church (10.30am) and Mater Dei Church (5pm) Friday, 26th August - 9.15am Liturgy, Year 3 Unit in Hall

45 Beaufort Street, Woodville Park, 5011

Phone - 8445 1895 Fax - 8445 1876

Email address: info@whitefriars.catholic.edu.au

Our website: www.whitefriars.catholic.edu.au

Principal: Ms Mary Hemmings Deputy Principal: Mrs Barbara Ahern

APRIM: Mr Michael Larner

OSHC & Vacation Care Phone: 8244 4155 or 0459 988 149

Croydon Park Parish Office Phone: 8346 0944

St Margaret Mary’s Church. First Communion will then be celebrated across the following two weekends,

namely 20 and 21st August and 27th and 28th August. A Confirmation Workshop for all children across our Parish

will be held on August 10th. We pray for these children and their families as they prepare to celebrate these

significant occasions in their faith life.

Today some of our students are participating in a SAPSASA Basketball Carnival, competing against students

from other primary schools.

On September 20th children who have participated in the Children’s University will graduate in a special

ceremony which is to be held at the Adelaide University. All children are asked to bring their Passports to the

office by this Friday so that Mrs Bileckyi can record the number of hours of learning that each child has

completed.

Yours sincerely

Mary Hemmings

Parents and Friends

Thursday 28th July (Tomorrow)

Library at 2pm

Come for a coffee, be a part of planning for Terms 3 and 4. Activities will include our

Special Visitors Day, Morning Tea to celebrate 150 years of Sisters of St Joseph and

our Disco. Please come along and contribute your ideas to ways of building our

community.

Parents

&

Friends

Religious Dimension

Dear families, Welcome back to Term 3!

The school calendar is filling up quickly. Some upcoming events to place in your diary:

Monday 8th of August: St Mary of the Cross Feast Day Liturgy of the Word at 12pm

in the Mary MacKillop Hall.

Wednesday 10th of August: Confirmation Workshop for all

students involved the Sacramental Program. 9.30am-2.30pm.

Whitefriars children arrive at school and be picked up as per

normal school day. Saturday 13th of August: Confirmation

Ceremony at 10am and 2pm in St. Margaret Mary’s Church.

Monday 15th of August: Whole School Mass for the Assumption of the

Blessed Virgin Mary @ 12pm in the Mary MacKillop Hall.

Wednesday 17th, Thursday 18th and Friday 19th August: Year 7 Journey to Emmaus Program.

Please see the letter that was sent home today seeking donations that will support the Journey to

Emmaus program and various charity organisations.

Michael Larner– APRIM

Congratulations to the family of Kosta Athanasas (Rec M) on the birth of his new baby brother, Nikolas, who was born on the 14th July.

We wish the Athanasas family God’s blessings on their new arrival.

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Suzi Manzella (4/5R) on the death of her

Aunt, Miss Heather Thompson, who passed away on the 25th July.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Thompson family at this sad time.

May their loved one be at peace with God.

The following students celebrate their birthdays from the 27th July to the 2nd August:

Tahlia Binetti, Monique Bodjo, Elena Chau, Nicholas Dmytriw, Aimee Fraser, Patrick Kachappilly, Anthony Mammone, Will Noblet,

Evan Pham, Sophia Scodella, Rebecca Shaji and Jayden Verrilli.

AFTER SCHOOL SPORTS RESULTS

Sport Whitefriars Team Score Opposing Team Score

Basketball

- Grand Finals

U11 Whitefriars Strikers

U13 Whitefriars Crocs

40

19

Whitefriars Wildcats

Whitefriars Hornets

6

13

Netball

- Grand Finals

U11 Whitefriars Warriors

U13 Whitefriars Stars

13

23

Whitefriars Bluebirds

Nazareth Gold

10

17

- There will be a Pupil Free Day on Friday, 9th September this term.

- Please note this day is during Show Week so we ask that if you plan to take your

children out of school to go the Show during that week that you go on this day.

- The YMCA OSHC service will be available on this day. Please phone

8244 4155 to book.

School Uniforms Reminder:

We no longer have a Uniform Shop at Whitefriars School.

Hats, library bags and excursion bags are the only items available from the office.

Any uniform requirements are now be available at Lowes Uniform Shop, West Lakes.

Last term, the Year 6/7 Christian Leadership Community Events Group held a

casual day to raise money for the people in Peru.

It was a magnificent day and a huge success as we raised $479.10.

It was great to see everyone enjoying themselves in their colourful clothing.

Thank you for your support!

CANTEEN ROSTER - TERM 3, WEEK 2

(If you are able to help please contact Erica or Iris in the Canteen)

Mon—1 Aug Tues—2 Aug Wed—3 Aug Thurs—4 Aug Fri—5 Aug

CANTEEN

CLOSED

VOLUNTEERS

PLEASE!!

Tina Bodjo

& Volunteer Please!

Cosi Costa

& Volunteer Please!

Concert rehearsal

- no lunch orders

“The Red Carpet”“The Red Carpet”“The Red Carpet” Whitefriars’ night of glitz and glam! A show not to be missed! Get in quick and purchase your tickets from the front office,

$20 per ticket, before they sell out. Friday 5th August, 7pm (doors open at 6pm)

at Titanium Arena, Findon.

Costume, hair and makeup notes have been sent home last term. Ensure you are aware of what your child is wearing. A dress rehearsal will be held this Friday 29th July. Details

will be provided by class teachers. A consent note will be sent home this week containing all the important information regarding the concert day and night. Please ensure this is read carefully so that you are

aware of what will be happening

Get excited…. only one more week until SHOW TIME! Thank you to our main characters, hosts

and parent and staff volunteers for your

amazing efforts during the holidays.

We had so much fun!

DON’T FORGET to buy your tickets to The Red Carpet as soon as possible.

Tickets WILL NOT be sold at the venue on the night. Either drop into the office to collect your tickets

or order them via the office box using the reply slip below!

Parent/Caregiver Name:

Child/Children:

Eldest Child’s Class:

Number of General Admission Tickets: Please indicate if any

disabled seating is required.

Total cost:

$ ……….………...