AGGIES ARTICLES - Term 2 Week 2 - Friday 30 April 2021
Term 2 - Week 3
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Mon 3 May |
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Tue 4 May |
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Wed 5 May |
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Thur 6 May |
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Fri 7 May |
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Dates For The Diary
Mon 10 May |
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Tue 11 May |
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Thur 13 May |
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Sun 16 May |
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Mon 17 May |
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Tue 25 May |
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Wed 26 May |
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This Sunday is the 5th Sunday of Easter. In John’s Gospel reading Jesus uses this image of pruning to teach us a similar lesson in bearing good fruit for His Kingdom. He wants our lives to be fruitful and He wants to use us as powerful instruments of His grace in the world.
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
Hastings Zone Cross Country - St Agnes’ Places 2nd!
The St Agnes’ Primary Cross Country Team placed second at the Hastings Zone Cross Country Carnival. All of the 48 athletes who attended had a great time and our school spirit and the 4R’s were on full display on and off the challenging Bowraville course. The school is very proud of our team and we thank them for being such wonderful representatives.
Special congratulations to the following students who have now qualified to represent the Hastings Zone at the Diocese of Lismore Cross Country Carnival in Grafton on Wednesday 26 May 2021: Luke Stevens, Declan McWhirter, Darcie Gleeson, Arliah Morris, Corbin Robinson, Aaron Cotovich, Mitchell Hagenbach, Harley Cadden, Summer Baker and Ava Schneider.
Thank you to Miss Miller, Mr Farrell, and Mr Burt for their assistance on the day.
NRL Gala Day
We sent two U10 teams and two U12 teams to the NRL gala day on Thursday. All players gave their all on the paddock and many good times were had. It was wonderful to see the students playing footy with their friends and in the right spirit. The more experienced players supported the beginners and the beginners played as hard as they could. There were big hits, dazzling plays, and strength and courage in plentiful supply.
We thank the NRL for organising the day.
Diocesan Rugby Union Challenge
Preparations will soon be underway for the Diocesan Rugby Union Challenge. This is an annual event open to students in Years 5 and 6, which we have not entered in the past few years. This is a competitive and progressional event with the winners of the day qualifying for a NSW Catholic Schools event that is traditionally held in the hallowed grounds of St Joseph's College, Hunters Hill. As this is a competitive event, we will be selecting our best team. The event is held in Coffs Harbour on Thursday 3 June.
Does your child want to play Soccer?
Port Saints currently have teams who require players in the following ages:
U8 Mixed
U10 Girls
U12 Girls
U12 Mixed
Port Saints are a wonderful club and have a close relationship with all the Parish Schools. Email laura@portsaints.com.au if you are interested or have any questions.
Does your child want to play Rugby Union?
All Port Macquarie Junior Rugby Union clubs (Hastings Valley Vikings, Port Pirates and Port Macquarie Hogs) are looking for players in the U10s (children turning 9 and 10 this year) and the U12s (Children turning 11 and 12 this year). This is open to both boys and girls. Games are held at the same time at Stuart Park on a Friday night. Contact craig.brazel@lism.catholic.edu.au if you have any questions.
Do you have a junior sporting team that requires players? Are you part of a sporting club that is looking to increase numbers and promote your organisation? Do you have a child that wants to join a team or play a sport, but don’t know where to start? Do you have an adult team that requires players and want to put the word out to our parent community? If the answer is ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then please send an email to craig.brazel@lism.catholic.edu.au explaining what you require.
We have plenty more sport coming up including our athletics carnival towards the end of the term, as well as specialised golf coaching for all students. If you have any news, suggestions, or feedback on anything sportwise in the school, we would love to hear from you. Please email craig.brazel@lism.catholic.edu.au.
Centred In Christ and With Love For One Another, St Agnes’ Learners are:
This week we have been working on being responsible and being in the right place in a timely manner which helps everyone be settled. We have been learning about how we can transition from one learning or play area to another.
- I move to class lines safely and on time. (Responsible)
- I sit patiently and wait for a teacher. (Responsible)
- I will be punctual (Respect)
- I go straight to the toilet and then leave. (Resolute)
Home Resource: Teaching students how to be kind and respectful (Best Friends Foundation)
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 to introduce our ‘Be a PBS Star in the newsletter”
200 Dojo Awards:
Congratulations to the following students who have received 200 dojos this week for following our 4 R’s at St Agnes'.
1B - Mia Brazel
2M - Kasper Sjolund and Jada Ustariz
5W - Laya Maria Abraham and Diya Susan Jacob
100 Dojo Awards:
Congratulations to the following students who have received 100 dojos this week for following our 4 R’s at St Agnes'.
KE - Jarred Porteous
KJ - Ariah Adams, Mia Cochrane, Sharni Dunn, Arlow Fuller, Charlotte Mullen, Flynn Nesbitt, Rocky Walker and Kade Wilson
1O - Len Dorahy, Madelyn Field, Matthew Freeman, Callum Judge, Norah McIntosh, Rocco Moy, Stephanie Murray, Lucas Robinson, Archie Sherd-Booby and Indiana Woods
2M - Reagan Clark
2W - Thomas Bolton-Hall and Raquel Rangel
3O - Josh Abraham, Evie Carney, William Everson, Ethan Foley, Isabella Keep and Astrid Sonego
3P - Oliver Bennetts, Elloise Gleeson, Sienna Harrison, Felix Jones, Elkie Lynn, Nate Madden and Poppy Turnbull
3TM - Ethan Favaloro
4A - Savannah Campbell, Madisson Clements, Jack Fennell, Kobe Marsh, Connor McIntyre, Hayden Ribot de Bressac and Darcy Todd
4NS - Francis Borja, Oliver Brazel, Alby Butler, Nathan Keane and Lotte Paterson
4T - Dominic O'Brien
5W - London Curtis, Aaron Dalton, Bianca Harrison, Adam Johnson, Noah Joyce, Bella McNeil, Eamon O'Sullivan, Archie Teeling and Jonah Waind
6B - Alexander Hearn
6W - Indie Bennetts, Khye Bibby, Zakkiah Galea, Leah Hanson, Darcy Middleton and Nathanuel Nichols
All of our students displayed exemplary behaviour and represented our school community with pride. Congratulations to:
St Agnes' Blue Team - Scarlet Brooke, Blake Elliott, Luke Everson, Eddie Gleeson, Timothy James, Tallulah Jones, Dylan Keane and Henry Wooton.
SNAICC
Lost Property
Book Club
If you wish to place an order from the recent catalogue, these need to be completed online or returned to school by Wednesday 5 May 2021.
Shine
As outlined in the Term 2 Shine Enrolment form sent at the end of last term, there is no class next Wednesday 5 May, due to the Staff Development Day. We look forward to classes resuming as normal the following week.
| MONDAY | Sarah Davis and Ros Caldwell |
| TUESDAY | Shelly Dumas |
| WEDNESDAY | Victoria Tremain-Hill and Barbara McGregor |
| THURSDAY | Nicole Gluyas |
| FRIDAY | Robyn Hunt, Stephen Wyllie and Katie Kelly |
- Term 2 is the start of our Winter Menu, which includes our homemade lasagne, mushroom risotto and butter chicken.
- I also have two spots available on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month, if any mum, dad, carer, aunt, uncle or grandparent would like to be added to the canteen roster please contact the office.
Welcome back to school! We hope you and your family had a wonderful break from school and are ready to get back into the swing of things for Term 2. Some dates from the school calendar to remember in May are:
- 5 May - Pupil Free Day - Proclaim
- 16 May - St Agnes Golf Day - remember to enter your team
- 17 May - P&F Meeting - add it to your calendar and come along
The Golf Day is fast approaching please support our school by entering your team. It is such a wonderful day. The committee is still looking for sponsorship and donations for prizes, if you would like to donate please contact the school office. Looking forward to seeing you all there. Remember players of all abilities are welcome. We will also be looking for people to help out on the day. If you think you could help, even for a little while, please let the office know.
Unfortunately the Port Macquarie Ironman has been postponed until September. Thank you to all those who volunteered their time to help us. We will be in touch closer to the time to organise volunteers again.
It was so lovely to see so many families support their children at the school cross country last Wednesday. We hope you enjoyed being back at school watching your children be awesome.
Leasa Harris and Erin Elliott
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