AGGIES ARTICLES - Term 1 Week 9 - Friday, 26 March 2021
- FR PAUL'S EASTER INVITE
- SCHOOL CALENDAR
- PRAYER FOCUS
- SCHOOL VISION AND MISSION
- LEADERSHIP REPORT - Ginaya Yarnold, Donna Sprague and Kate de Bressac
- SPORTS REPORT - Craig Brazel
- POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT - Trish Todd
- SCHOOL COUNSELLOR - Kate Watson
- SCHOOL NEWS
- CANTEEN NEWS - Rebecca Rissel
- P&F NEWS
- PARISH AND PARENT ASSEMBLY NEWS
- COMMUNITY NEWS
Come and spend time with Jesus this Easter.
Watch the personal invitation from Fr Paul where he invites you to celebrate Easter with us at St Agnes’ Catholic Parish this year.
Term 1 - Week 10
Mon 29 March |
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Tue 30 March |
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Wed 31 March |
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Thur 1 March |
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Fri 2 March |
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Dates For The Diary
Mon 19 April |
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Tue 20 April |
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Wed 5 May |
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Sun 16 May |
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Palm Sunday - 28 March 2021
Palm Sunday is the first day of Holy Week, a seven-day span that culminates the day before Easter Sunday. The feast commemorates Jesus’ triumphant arrival in the city of Jerusalem for Passover, where he was greeted by a crowd of people laying palm branches at his feet. According to Christianity.com, his welcomers hoped that Jesus would overthrow the Roman government in Jerusalem. They shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David,” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord,” “Blessed is the king of Israel," and other words of praise.
OUR VISION
To be witnesses of Christ's love: In faith, culture, educational excellence and hope for the future.
OUR MISSION
St Agnes' as a Parish School community is committed to:
- Modelling the life and teachings of Jesus based on our Catholic Tradition
- The development of a culture founded on respect and nourished through the continued building of relationships
- Creating a welcoming, friendly and safe environment, where life and growth is recognised and celebrated
- Encouraging and challenging all to achieve their personal best by fostering positive attitudes to learning and catering for individual differences
- Preparing individuals with skills, knowledge and values to live successfully today and into the future
Dear Parents and Carers
What a week of community spirit we have had. Thank you so much to all of our families for their support, quick response to our communications and for checking in on each other, throughout this difficult time for our community.
People have been asking how they can help those impacted by flooding.
The St Agnes' Catholic Parish Schools Flood Relief are currently coordinating collection of goods to support families. We will be having an 'Out of Uniform Day' on Tuesday 30 March to collect goods. Our school has been allocated Spreads - e.g Vegemite, Peanut Butter, Jam, etc. We ask that students please bring one of these items on Tuesday next week. If you are looking to donate further, please click on the following link St Agnes' Catholic Parish Giving - Giving (stagnesparish.org.au)
We thank you for your support of this flood relief initiative.
During the week we were able to make contact with each of our families to see if any of them needed support. We are aware of the serious impact from flooding for several members of our community. During these conversations we were grateful for the offers of help extended to others in the community. Whilst we are making arrangements for assistance to some of these families, please don’t hesitate to contact us if you require help.
Changes To Carpark Pick Up
We have so many parents arriving early for carpark pick up, that at times the drive through loop can be full by 2:10pm. This can be dangerous having cars in the area when the students are bringing the bins up for emptying. To ensure the safety of everyone, we will be placing cones and a barrier across the driveway, up near the old Joprim building. These will stay in place until the students are safely in place for carpark pick up to begin. These new arrangements will begin on Monday.
Change Of NAPLAN Practice Test Dates
Due to the impact of the recent flooding we have postponed the trial NAPLAN tests until next Wednesday 31 March. Students in Year 3 and 5 will participate in these practice tests in preparation for NAPLAN in May.
NAPLAN General Information
Welcome to Jacinda - Practicum Student in 4NS
Today we welcomed Jacinda Avery-Flack to the St Agnes’ community for her lead in days, prior to the commencement of her practicum placement at the beginning of Term 2.
Each day next week staff and students will be involved in a variety of activities to highlight the importance of each day during Holy Week. We thank Year 6 for organising prayer opportunities to support student learning and faith formation.
Stations of the Cross Community event is being held at MacKillop College on Good Friday 2 April at 10:00am. A note went home this week inviting students to be involved in this ceremony. Please return this note and permission slip by Monday 29 March. Students from St Agnes’ Primary participating in this reenactment are asked to arrive at the College Hall by 9:30am.
Baptism
Tyler, Isiah and Makayla Diskson were baptised in the Catholic Church last weekend. We congratulate and welcome them as members of our faith community.
Pupil Free Day
The last day of school for Term One is Thursday 1 April. Please be aware that Monday 19 April is a pupil free day for staff development and that school will resume for all students on Tuesday 20 April.
- It was beautiful to watch our primary students helping younger grades with handball games before school this week when so many of our students were at home due to flooding.
- Leon Doyle in Kinder reminded us of God in our lives as he prayed his lunch time prayer quietly during Lunch One as the teacher prayed a different one to Mr Jones before they were dismissed for lunch.
- Having family and community members offering to help others in need in response to the impact of the floods.
Assembly Awards
Congratulations to this weeks Assembly Awards winners:
KE - Willow Harris and Ava Watson
KJ - Arlow Fuller and Savannah Ralph
KW - Maddilyn Elliott and Narz McIntosh
1B - Flynn Ackroyd and Ivy Gleeson
1O - Hunter Favaloro and Rocco Moy
1TB - Jake Collins and Jack Tonkin
2JW - Thomas Everson and Ava Schneider
2M - Jada Ustariz and Kobi Westley
2W - Jack Clifton and Emme Constantine
3O - Joe O'Brien and Nevaeh Wilson
3P - Bonnie Croft, Sophia Fox and Arthur Hough
3TM - Emily Lonergan and Cooper Westley
4A - Kendall Collins and Addison English
4NS - Armani Daley and Fletcher Taylor
4T - Summer Baker and Max Seckold
5C - Isaac Buttsworth and Lachlan Walters
5M - Matt Dzikowski and Chloe Ribot de Bressac
5W - Aaron Dalton and Mia Hodge
6B - Tim James and Annabelle Kerr
6E - Quinn Hancock and Cooper McDowell
6W - Ebony Hassett and James Howard
School Cross Country
Due to the recent heavy wet weather, our school cross country carnival will now be held in Term 2 at a date yet to be determined. The Zone Cross Country event will also be postponed as nearly every school in the Hastings Zone is facing similar circumstances.
Diocesan Winter Sports Trials - New Dates and Locations
Due to the floods, the Diocesan Winter Sports Trials scheduled for this week have been rescheduled once again. There has also been a change of location for some sports. Please see the details below.
Netball:
Tuesday 30 March
Venue: Westward Park, Bacon Street, Grafton
Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Details: Please bring all personal gear for netball trials
Hockey:
Tuesday 30 March
Venue: Fisher Park, Oliver Street, Grafton
Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Details: Please bring all personal hockey gear eg safety gear, a hockey ball each . If you are a goalie bring your gear.
Rugby League Opens and 11s:
Tuesday 30 March
Venue: Ken Leeson Oval, Illuka (corner of Spencer and Owen Streets).
Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Details: Please bring all personal rugby league gear eg safety gear. A mouth guard is compulsory.
Football (Soccer):
Wednesday 31 March
Venue: Hockey Fields Fisher Park, Oliver Street, Grafton
Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Details: All students who are attending the football trials MUST WEAR JOGGERS ONLY, not soccer boots on the hockey synthetic fields. Shin pads are Compulsory.
Rugby Union will be held in Term 2 on a date yet to be determined.
An Aggies Legend
Bianca Harrison places at Polding Swimming and qualifies for PSSA!
This is an incredible story. Bianca Harrison from Year 5 had qualified for the Polding swimming carnival that was held on Monday, in Sydney. With the flood situation as it was, Bianca was unable to make the drive to Sydney. It would have been easy and understandable for Bianca and her family to resign themselves to the fact that they just weren't going to be able to make it this year. But it takes more than a once in 100 year flood to stop this girl. Bianca’s mother got her to Coffs Harbour, where she boarded a plane, by herself, and flew to Sydney on Sunday. There, she was met by her father, who happened to be working out west at the time and made the mad dash to meet her. Bianca was able to attend the event.
The result? A 4th in the Breaststroke, and a 3rd in the freestyle, qualifying her to compete in the PSAA carnival later this year! The staff and limited number of students at school on Monday were able to cheer her on, watching the live stream with all the intensity of an olympic final.
The only ones more proud of Bianca than her school, are her family. Great work Bianca! We are all behind you in the next step of your exciting journey!
Luke Stevens - Diver Extraordinaire!
Congratulations to Luke Stevens who is through to the Polding Diving event that will be held in Sydney next week. We wish him the very best of luck as he strives for success at this elite level. Luke also qualified to trial for Soccer at the Diocesan Winter Sports Trials which will now be held on the same day. He had to make a difficult decision between the two sports. As disappointing as this was, Luke can be very proud of the resilience he showed in this moment. We wish him the best of luck.
Centred In Christ and With Love For One Another, St Agnes’ Learners are:
This week we have been working on; I can say no to bullying. Last Friday we all wore an orange wristband to raise awareness against bullying and violence. Our School community joined a record 6276 schools across Australia for the 2021 National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence (NDA).
Family resources: Video - Bullying is Never OK!
Today we shared the exciting news that FLINDERS are the winning house cup team for this term. They earnt the most Dojo’s for following our whole school expectations.
The treat day for Flinders will be next Thursday 1 April. More details to follow via a note for all students involved.
When students reach 100, 200, 300, 400 dojos they are recognised with a PBS award certificate and a reward card of their own choice from the school office. It is very exciting this week as we have our first student to choose to be a star in the newsletter reward. Introducing our first ever ‘Be a PBS Star in the newsletter”........
100 Dojo Awards:
Congratulations to the following students who have received 100 dojos this week for following our 4 R’s at St Agnes'. A special mention must go to all students in 5C and 5M, who have all now reached 100 dojos - congratulations!
KE - Amelia Clinch, Charlie Totten, Coco James-Dumas, Dotti Kemp, Hazel McCarthy, Nevaeh Dawson and Sienna Barnes
KJ - Aubree Dunn
KW - Gaurika Bhandari, Jupiter Schuch and Saxon Keep
1B - Mila Marsh
1O - Hunter Favaloro and Parker Brock
1TB - Jasper McNee
2JW - Harrison Joyce
2W - Enzo Waind and Myles Richards
3P - Lachlan Dunn and Nathan Cavallaro
4A - Sonny Nasso and Ziggy Wood
4NS - Mia Bringans
4T - Mitchell Hagenbach
5C - Lilah Beck, Maya Williams and Tora Wehlow
5M - Amelia Konstantas, Cooper Pascoe, Isabella White, Jessinia Collins, Layla Bruce, Lucas Blair, Makeeta Graham, Mason Nowak, Patrick Byrne and Shannon Lee Lusung, Tilly Watson
5W - Abby Moloney and Baxter Allison
6W - Logan Howard
Dear Families
The past week has been devastating for many people in our community. We hope that you are safe and well and encourage you to reach out if we may support your family in any way.
Below is an attachment which outlines some considerations and practical steps for parents and carers to be aware of when supporting children who may feel worried or upset in relation to the recent floods. As always, please contact me if you feel your child needs additional support: kate.watson@lism.catholic.edu.au
Child Safety Handbook
Visit the Child Safety Hub
Read the Child Safety Handbook
Shine - Term 2
The ‘Shine’ after school Drama Enrichment Program organised by Claire Thurlow continues at St Agnes' in Term 2 for any interested students. Notes were available to students in class bags this week. Spare forms are available from the office. Please note that if you are a returning student, you only need to complete the renewal slip not the entire enrolment form.
These classes aim to give students who are interested in the Creative and Performing Arts, an opportunity to come together each week to engage in imaginative play. Drama classes are designed to nurture individual self-confidence and encourage creative expression. Students from Year 1 through to 6 work together, allowing participants the opportunity to build friendships across the school and learn from each other.
Classes are limited to 30 students and places will be allocated to those who return their notes and payments first. Enrolments are sought each term, enabling students to come in or out of the program throughout the year. Shirts are also available in a variety of sizes and colours for $15.
When:
| Class Name | Grades | Start | Finish | Weeks | Cost |
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Wednesday Drama 3:30 – 4:15pm |
1 - 6 |
21 April (Week 1) |
23 June (Week 10) No Class Week 3 (5 May) Due to Staff Development Day |
9 | $90 |
Confirmation of enrolment will be via SMS. Please contact Claire Thurlow if you require any additional information.
Library News
Mrs Northey would like to thank the following students who have donated books and magazines to the library this term:
Sonny Nasso
Declan McWhirter
Isaac Archer
Quinn Hancock
Reid Doyle
Elkie Lynn
Notes
Please check the App for any notes that may have been sent home this week.
| MONDAY | Ros Caldwell |
| TUESDAY | |
| WEDNESDAY | Kristine Jurd |
| THURSDAY | Nicole Gluyas |
| FRIDAY |
Dear families,
We hope this finds you safe and well. What a week it has been! Thank you to all our wonderful families that have taken the time to help and support others.
To all those families who are in need, please know that we are here to support you and if there is anything we can do, please reach out to us. Also get in touch if you want us to share information or support requests through our social pages.
Our community is so amazing, strong and resilient and we will get through this together.
Take care and be safe,
Leasa Harris and Erin Elliott
0409 467 898
Don't forget to keep an eye out on our Facebook page
YEAR 7 2022 Online Enrolment Applications St Joseph's Regional College and MacKillop College
Year 7 2022 online Enrolment Application portal will open on Monday 22 March 2021.
Please complete your application at the links below
St Joseph’s Regional College https://www.pmreglism.catholic.edu.au/how-to-enrol
MacKillop College https://www.pmaclism.catholic.edu.au/how-to-enrol
It would be appreciated if Online Enrolments can be submitted prior to 25 April 2021.
YEAR 7 2022 Information and Open Evening Dates
St Joseph’s Regional College Hall on Monday 26 April at 5:00pm
MacKillop College Hall (Ocean Drive) on Tuesday 27 April at 6:00pm.
Children are encouraged to attend.
PMQ Indoor Stadium
APRIL 2021 Holiday Program.
The Program will run from the 6 – 16 April 2021 (excluding weekends)
Times: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Cost: $30 per child
For all other information and requirements
please go to our webpage to find the Registration Form!
Learn to play the Bagpipes or Scottish Drums.
Port Macquarie Hastings Pipes and Drums will be starting their next learners program starting Monday 3 May 2021 5:00pm - 6:00 pm at St Joseph's Primary School, Walters St, Port Macquarie.
Everyone is welcome, whether you can read music or not, or play a musical instrument or not.
Tutoring will be subsidised by the band and instruments and learning material will be provided initially.
Classes fill up fast, so call and book your spot asap. Or pop in and have a look!
Don't forget to bring a friend too!
Call or text Pipe Major Joy McKenzie 0413 794 213 for more information.
