Dear Families, ' To every child in a Catholic School

We are committed to knowing you deeply We value you as a capable and competent learner and will support your active engagement in the

learning process. In partnership with you and your family we commit to high expectations for your learning

progress, well being and achievement You matter to us' This learning statement for every child in our Catholic schools in SA has recently been launched and distributed to our schools. As you can see, it is a powerful commitment statement and one that here at SFX we connect with and support fully. We value every child in our care and strive to support them fully throughout their primary education. I see much evidence of how our partnership with families strengthens our connections and relationships. Thank you for your continued support and for many, your presence within our school. For our many families who are unable to spend time at school, we appreciate your connectedness through contact with teachers via email or calls and even your response to our requests when required. Every one connected to SFX matters to us! Catholic Education Week celebrations were truly amazing across the school, with so many rich and happy experiences. The week is celebrated to recognise the important role that all Catholic schools make towards the education of children and how we support and develop them in reaching their true potential. This is what we aim to do continually, yet to stop and recognise and celebrate, always provides a deeper understanding of the value and excellence a Catholic education offers. At SFX we enjoyed celebrating together, within our community and with a number of joint events with Gleeson College, including the School Boards of our region coming together to acknowledge the week. You may have seen on our Facebook page, the range of celebrations that took place here and the many happy faces depicting their enjoyment! I encourage you to connect to our page to keep up with all current happenings. We also were featured in the Leader Messenger newspaper as a joint venture, advertising Catholic education in the North East of Adelaide. I am pleased to see that we will also feature in a special story around our day last week as part of International Outdoor Classroom Day. Recently, our School Board approved officially, our Master Plan prepared by Architect, Peter Moeck. This then continues the process of approval by Catholic Education. We are currently gaining quotes for the anticipated removal of our current carpark sheds to the other side of the oval. This will open up the space and provide an appealing view of our oval and environment. We do hope that this existing space will also house a future Early Years service on our site, which I know will be a wonderful addition to our learning programmes here at SFX. Next week, I will be travelling to Canberra with many of our Year 7 students and staff, on the inaugural trip to our National Capital. It will be a wonderful opportunity for our students to be immersed in so many interesting experiences. The programme is quite exceptional, with a highlight being the visit to Parliament House. Our local Member, The Honourable Mr Tony Zappia MP, plans to meet us at Parliament House, which will add to the experience for us. Families this weekend will be busy preparing and packing warm clothes! Keep an eye on SFX Facebook as we will share some highlights throughout the week. Many of you would have read information regarding the current funding issues arising from Gonski2.0. I have attached a letter to families from our Interim Director, Bruno Vieceli for your consideration. (See Page 7) This week, we have announced that school hats are no longer necessarily to be worn throughout our upcoming winter months. We will return to wearing them during Term 3. Regards, Leonie De Garis Principal

Term 2, Week 4

Thursday, 25th May, 2017

Inside this issue

Religious Education………………2

Year 6 Outdoor Education……….3

Our new Deputy…………………..4

Sport………………………………..4

Gleeson Creative Arts…………….4

Our new room ‘The Hut’…………..5

Red Nose Day……………………..6

Catholic School Funding letter…..7

General Information……………....8

DATES TO REMEMBER:

Friday, 26th May Curious Xavier’s

OSHC Meeting 9am Year 6 “Dream Big Festival”

Excursion

Monday, 29th May Playgroup 9am-10.50am Year 7 students Trip to

Canberra

Wednesday, 31st May Playgroup 9am-10.50am

Friday, 2nd June Curious Xavier’s

Year 7 students return from Canberra Trip

Sunday, 4th June Pentecost Sunday

Monday, 5th June

Playgroup 9am-10.50am

Tuesday, 6th June Master Planning Meeting 7pm

Wednesday, 7th June

Playgroup 9am-10.50am PCC Meeting 6.30pm

Thursday, 8th June

Newsletter Rms 1 & 5 “Little Sprouts

Kitchen Garden” Excursion @ Botanic Gardens

Friday, 9th June

PUPIL FREE DAY

Sunday,11th June Trinity Sunday

Monday, 12th June

Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday

UPCOMING DATES:

Saturday, 27th May—

Friday, 3rdJune

National Reconciliation

Week

Friday, 3rd June

Para Hills/Modbury

Sacramental Workshop

@ 4pm

Sunday, 4th June

Pentecost Sunday

Wednesday, 7th June

St David’s TTG

Sacramental Workshop

@ 7pm

Thursday, 8th June

Community Prayer

led by Room 1

Green Room Shelter

@ 9am

Sunday, 11th June

Trinity Sunday

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MASS TIMES

ST DAVID’S: Saturday 5.30pm; Sunday 10.30am & 5.30pm OLOH: Sunday 9.00am

JOHN XXIII: Saturday 6pm & Sunday 8am HOLY TRINITY: Sunday 10am

“Blessed are they

who Believe.” Michelle Thomas Acting APRIM mthomas@sfx.catholic.edu.au

“May the Ancient Dreaming inform and inspire us. May the resilience of the First Peoples encourage us. May the clarity and respect of the Prophets motivate us. May the endurance and colour of the land sustain us. May the yearning of all peoples for unity

reconcile us.” (Blessing by Elizabeth Pike)

National Reconciliation Week runs annually from 27 May – 3 June. In 2017, we reflect on two significant anniversaries in Australia’s reconciliation journey – 50 years since the 1967 referendum, and 25 years since the historic Mabo decision. The theme for this year is “Let’s take the next steps” As we commemorate these significant milestones, all Australians are asked to be a part of the next big steps in our nation’s reconciliation journey. As a Catholic school, grounded in Gospel values, we are aware of the importance of Reconciliation. A belief in the inherent dignity of the human person is the foundation of all Catholic social teaching and Jesus’ command to “love one's neighbour as one's self”, is an essential part of this teaching between peace, justice and reconciliation. Peace is the fruit of justice and is dependent upon reconciliation among human beings.

St Vincent de Paul

Thank you for the overwhelming response so far for our Vinnies winter appeal. As a school community, we have filled 8 clothing donation bins! The bins will be around the school until the 16th June, so there is still time to send in any unwanted clothing to school. A reminder also that we are asking for non-perishable food to be sent in to school to be distributed to those most vulnerable in our community. Items can be left in your child’s classroom.

Community Prayer Our next community prayer will be held under the green room shelter at 9am on Thursday 8 th June. All parents and friends are welcome to join us.

Sacrament Program

Para Hills/Modbury - The next workshop is on June 3rd beginning at 4pm with a focus on Eucharist and also incorporating a Confirmation practice. Please bring along a plate of food to share for afternoon tea. All are invited to attend Mass afterwards at John XXIII at 6.00pm.

St David’s Tea Tree Gully– The next workshop is on June 7th at 7pm with a focus on

Confirmation/Eucharist practice.

Student Leaders and Year 6 VMC visit Gleeson College On Wednesday, 17th May the Year 6 & Year 7 leaders went to Gleeson College to visit and it was really fun. All the Gleeson leaders were nice and told us many interesting things about Gleeson. We got shown around the school as well as talking with the school leaders from St David’s and Our Lady of Hope. There were snacks and drinks as well which was yummy! In our groups, we talked about leadership, how we can fix problems in our schools and what high school might be like. All around it was a really fun day for everyone there, even the teachers! It left everyone happy going back to their own school. Zara Fergusson Year 6/Room 22 Leader

Last week, the Year 6 students enjoyed 2 days of action packed outdoor activities at school. At SFX we are able to offer such an experience due to our location, facilities and staff expertise. Activities included - Bush Cooking, Bridge Building (over the Dry Creek behind our school, although a number of students failed to stay dry!), Physical Pursuits, Orienteering and Meal Preparation. The 'World's Greatest Game' was played in the evening after a showcase of talent was on display during the Talent Night. Students slept in tents (most were put up independently) as we crossed our fingers with the weather. Marshmallows became the flavour of Thursday evening, as the camp fire became an attraction. A big thank you to Luke Taverner and Damien Stagg who became honorary Year 6 teachers for the 2 days and shared their skills and wisdom.

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Email: tania.krawczyk@sfx.catholic.edu.au

Phone: 8251 9531 In person:

Tuesday— Friday in the Hall

For those who play in a SFX Netball, Basketball or Indoor Soccer after school team, you can now download the SportFix app to your mobile to get all

2017 AFTER SCHOOL SPORTS

Nominations are now open for Term 3/4 (2016) weekday After school sports.

Yes—it’s that time already and we are looking at Sports for 2017—Term 3/4, if your child currently plays, or wishes to start

playing, the following sports please complete the Registration of Interest Form.

The sports that will be offered in Term 3/4 (subject to registration of interest) are:

Netball ( 7&U, 9&U, 11&U and 13&U week nights)

Basketball (U10, U12, U14 WEEK NIGHTS ONLY)

Please complete the form/APP (even if your child has played this year) and return, to ensure they are considered for a position in a team. If your child is interested in playing an after school sport for SFX please follow the link to the Registration of Interest Form @

http://www.sfx.catholic.edu.au/sports-team-registration

DATES TO

REMEMBER:

TERM 2

Week 7

Tuesday, 13th June

Catholic Athletics

Carnival

Week 8

Wednesday, 21st June

TTG SAPSASA Netball

Carnival

Week 10

Tuesday, 4th July

Catholic Netball Carnival

REMINDER

Catholic Netball Carnival

ETSA PARK

Tuesday, 4th

July, 2017 Boys and Girls in Years 4 – 7 are invited to register for this fun carnival

that promotes enjoyment and participation in the sport, and brings

teams together from Catholic Schools across South Australia. If your

child is interested in playing please collect a registration form from the

Front Office.

I would like to introduce myself as the newest staff member of the SFX school community. My name is Todd La Forgia and I have taken on the Deputy Principal role as of the beginning of Term 2. I bring with me twenty years of experience in Catholic Education, most recently as the Head of the Primary School at Blackfriars Priory School, where I had been since 2011. I consider myself fortunate to have been given this opportunity and I have enjoyed my first four weeks at SFX, beginning to engage with and learn the many names, faces and stories of those within this wonderful community. Please feel free to introduce yourself to me in the yard as a chat with you would be most welcomed. Best wishes, Todd

We have a new space in our school – the Hut. It is located in the ‘old’ Adaptive Ed.

room (opposite the Green Room).

This is a space that is throughout the day – class and lunch times – as an alternate

learning and play space.

What is The Hut?

A learning environment that will:

provide a quiet space for children to have ‘breaks’ from class

promote relaxation and meditation

encourage self-regulation

encourage social development

provide a quiet space for children at lunch times to engage with friends in quiet activities What does The Hut look like?

It has:

quiet spaces with soft lighting

bean bags, cushions….

relaxation music

guided meditation apps

books

quiet activities e.g. puzzles, blocks, cards, games….

drawing, colouring, pencils

Many students are enjoying The Hut:

“It’s very enjoyable”

“It’s really nice. You get to spend time with friends here”

“There are lots of good games to play”

“It’s a nice, calm place to relax”

“I like coming to The Hut to do drawing”

“I like the fairy lights”

Feel free to pop in and have a look.

The school Counsellor, Marie Delloso, has an office adjoining this space.

She is available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

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NAME:………………………………………………………………..

ROOM NUMBER:………………………………………………..

RETURN ORDER BY:

I WISH TO ORDER…………………DONUTS @ $2.50 EA

CORRECT MONEY ENCLOSED: $.............................

WEDNESDAY, 14TH JUNE

This year we are fundraising for ‘sids & kids’ by selling ’Red Nose Day Donuts’.

Our Red Nose Donut Day will be held on Monday, 26th June and children are also

encouraged to wear a ‘splash’ of red with their uniforms on this day—

e.g red socks/red hat/wristband/ribbons/etc.

If you wish to order donuts, please use order form below (spares are available at Front Office).

Each child requires their own order form (makes it much easier for donut distribution on the day)

and please enclose the correct money.

PLEASE ENSURE ALL ORDERS ARE RETURN BY WEDNESDAY, 14TH JUNE.

Many thanks for your support!

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School/postal address: 4 Carignane Street, Wynn Vale SA 5127

Phone: 8251 9500 Fax: 8251 9599 OSHC/Vac Care: 8251 9560

Email: office@sfx.catholic.edu.au Web address: www.sfx.catholic.edu.au

“The services and events from outside agencies contained in this newsletter are in no way connected with the school and are included in this newsletter for your information only.

Parents and caregivers need to make their own enquiries and assessments about the suitability of these events and services for their needs and those of their children.”

ABSENTEE ADVICE Please remember to advise the FRONT OFFICE by 9am if your child will be absent, or late for school, for any reason, via:

SMS: 0407 641 153 Absentee Line: 8251 9500 Email: office@sfx.catholic.edu.au Via the App

Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sfxcatholicschool/

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OPENING HOURS

Tuesdays

8.30am—10.00am

Fridays

2.30pm—4.00pm

Contact: 8251 9562

Term 2 Tuesday, 2nd May -

Friday, 7th July Term 3

Tuesday, 24th July - Friday, 29th September

Term 4 Monday, 16th October -

Thursday, 14th December

PUPIL FREE DATES 2017 Friday, 9th June

(Queen’s Birthday weekend) Monday, 24th July (First day Term 3)

Saturday, 1st July 9.30am—10.30am Monday, 14th August 9.30am—10.30am Thursday, 21st September 4.30pm—5.30pm Friday, 10th November 9.30am—10.30am