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| Week 7 | |
| Friday 15 March |
Tuckshop- Mary-Ann, Kimberley, Amy Project Compassion Mufti Day |
| Sunday 17 March |
St Patrick's Family Fun Day- CANCELLED |
| Week 8 | |
| Monday 18 March |
Three-Way Conversations- book via Compass Portal Tuckshop- Candice, Claire, Kylie |
| Tuesday 19 March |
Three-Way Conversations- book via Compass Portal |
| Wednesday 20 March |
Reconciliation Retreat for participants at school 9am-12.00pm. |
| Friday 22 March |
School Cross Country at Crookwell Showground. NO TUCKSHOP |
| Week 9 | |
| Monday 25 March |
Tuckshop- Elise, Tahnee, Jenny |
| Thursday 28 March |
Combined Easter Service/ Year 4/5 Showcase at 12.30pm |
| Friday 29 March |
Good Friday |
Three-Way Conversations
We look forward to meeting with all those who have accepted the invitation to attend three-way conversations on Monday 18th or Tuesday 19th, March.
The teacher will also provide you with your child's Interim Report at this meeting.
Students in Years One to Six will attend the meeting with their parents. Kindergarten students are not required to be part of the interview process.
If you have not done so please book an available time slot. Log into the Compass Parent Portal where it will show on your dashboard, or call Belinda.
NAPLAN
I am pleased to report that all students in Year 3 and Year 5 who have begun NAPLAN testing have given their best effort with minimal fuss and change to daily routine. Students have completed the Writing and Reading component this week
Cross Country- 22 March
All Students are to arrive at the Crookwell Showground in the morning for a 9.05am start. School buses will deliver students straight to the Showground and we will all walk back at the conclusion. Note there will be NO TUCKSHOP.
Please see the School Sports section of this newsletter for further details.
Showcase of Learning
Years 4 and 5 will be presenting our Term One Showcase on Holy Thursday 28 MARCH. You are invited to attend in our School Hall at 12:30pm.
Catholic Leaders Retreat
Last week I joined the Archdiocesan Principals at a Conference and Retreat in the Southern Highlands. Through attending this I gained many insights into my new role and the networks I am creating are assisting me to feel supported and encouraged. The highlight of the Retreat was meeting and listening to Father Timothy Radcliffe OP.
Fr Timothy is a distinguished figure within the Catholic Church, acclaimed for his profound contributions as both an English Catholic priest and a Dominican friar. Most recently he was chosen by Pope Francis to lead the pre-Synod Retreat and provide regular reflections for members during the Synod. His reflections and thought challenges prompted me to reflect on my relationships and experiences as a teacher and leader. One concept that struck me was our relationships and interactions with each other. Howe often do we take the time to truly listen to another's perspective. Imagine what we could learn if we would only take the time to truly connect adn to aim to understand rather than purely respond or react.
“Conversation needs an imaginative leap into the experience of the other person,” explained Radcliffe. “To see with their eyes, and hear with their ears. We need to get inside their skin. From what experiences do their words spring? What pain or hope do they carry? What journey are they on?”
This conversation leads to understanding, respect and love.
Project Compassion Mufti Day Friday 15 March
Our SRC has organised a mufti day on Friday 15th March to continue to raise funds for our Project Compassion program. All funds raised will go to Project Compassion to assist those who are less fortunate, to access clean drinking water, education and services.
Tomorrow, classes will wear colours that are found on the flag of their country of focus. For example, Kinder can wear red, blue, white and yellow clothes as their focus country is the Philippines. Students are asked to bring a gold coin donation for wearing mufti. Please see the colours for each class below:
K/1/2: PHILIPPINES
CLOTHES: RED, BLUE, WHITE, YELLOW
3/4: SAMOA
BLUE, RED, WHITE
5/6: MALAWI
BLACK, RED, GREEN
Project Compassion Tally
To date, we have raised a grand total of $333.80. We are so proud of our school community. If everyone was to bring $2 on Friday, that will see us go beyond the $500 mark!
St Patrick’s Day –Friday March 17
Sunday is St Patrick’s feast day. He is the patron saint of Ireland and one of the world's most popular saints. He taught people about the Trinity (three persons of God) using a shamrock (3 leaf clover). He is an important saint in Crookwell as many ancestors are of Irish descent. It would be great to see many of our school community at mass on Sunday to celebrate St Patrick.
The Prayer of St. Patrick
I arise today,
Through God's strength to pilot me;
God's might to uphold me,
God's wisdom to guide me,
God's eye to look before me,
God's ear to hear me,
God's word to speak for me,
God's hand to guard me,
God's way to lie before me,
God's shield to protect me,
God's hosts to save.
Afar and a near…Alone or in a multitude…
Christ shield me today, against wounding.
Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me,
Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ on my right, Christ on my left,
Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down,
Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me,
Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me,
Christ in the eye that sees me,
Christ in the ear that hears me.
I arise today
Through the mighty strength
Of the Lord of creation.
Sacrament Program
School Cross Country
The cross country is a compulsory school event.
Date: Friday 22 March
Time: 9am – 11.15 am
Venue: Crookwell Showground
Students will meet at the Crookwell Showground. Buses will be instructed to drop students at the showground instead of at school.
At the conclusion of the carnival, students will walk back to school with their teachers.
Distances for the day:
Under 5, 6 and 7’s: 600m
Under 8’s: 1km
Under 9 and 10’s: 2km
Under 11 and 12’s: 3km
There is a 500m track set up on the bottom playground and students have been practicing.
PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS NO TUCKSHOP ON THE DAY. Students will need to bring a packed lunch, a water bottle and a hat in their school bags. They will carry their bags with them back to school. It is advised that students arrive with sunscreen on, however, sunscreen will be provided.
Only Under 9’s – 12’s can progress to the next carnival. The first 6 will qualify for the Northern Region Carnival. Under 8’s are only able to qualify if they race up with the Under 9’s and place in the 2km event. Please contact me if you would like your child to do this.
The Northern Region Cross Country carnival will be hosted by Braidwood on 3rd May.
If you are available to assist at a checkpoint or have any questions, please email me directly at james.edwards@cg.catholic.edu.au
PROGRAM OF EVENTS
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APPROXIMATE TIMES |
EVENTS |
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9 AM |
PRAYER, WELCOME, OUTLINE FOR THE DAY |
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WALK THE COURSE · Under 5,6,7’s with Mrs Cummins/Miss O'Brien · Under 8’s with Mrs Walsh/Miss Croker. · Under 9,10’s with Mrs White/Mrs O'Keefe. · Under 11/12’s with Mr Edwards/Mrs McCormack. |
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9.20 AM |
EVENT 1: 12 Years Boys and Girls 3000M |
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9.40 AM |
EVENT 2: 7 Years Boys 600M |
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EVENT 3: 7 Years Girls 600M |
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9.50 AM |
EVENT 4: 6 Years Boys 600M |
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EVENT 5: 6 Years Girls 600M |
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10.00 AM |
EVENT 6: 5 Years Boys 600M |
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EVENT 7: 5 Years Girls 600M |
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10.10 AM |
EVENT 8: 8 Years Boys and Girls 1000M |
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10.20 AM |
EVENT 9: 9 Years Boys and Girls 2000M |
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10.40 AM |
EVENT 10: 10 Years Boys and Girls 2000M |
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11.00 AM |
EVENT 11: 11 Years Boys and Girls 3000M |
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11.20 AM |
Conclusion of Carnival. Students walk back to school with their Teachers for Lunch. |
Boys Netball Superstar
Congratulations to Year 5 student Harley White.
He trialled for and was successful in making the Western Plains Netball Team consisting of 10 Primary School boys.
Harley will now compete at the NSW State Champs held in Sydney against teams from around the State in August. We are very excited for you Harley!
Canberra Goulburn U11’s and U13’s Rugby League Trials
Well done to Eli, Bodi, Chase, Rory and Harry F who attended the CG Rugby League trials on Tuesday. The boys trialled in very hot conditions, giving their very best efforts.
A big congratulations to Chase who was selected into the U11’s Canberra Goulburn team. The team will now represent Canberra Goulburn at the MacKillop Trials in Canberra on the 10th of May.
Girls Canberra Goulburn Netball Championships and Trials
On Tuesday, 6 girls from Years 5 and 6 travelled to Canberra to trial for the Canberra-Goulburn netball team. The girls were split into 4 teams who played in a round-robin tournament in various positions. Faith, Olivia and Grace all shone in shooting positions with a number of goals on the day. Elsie and Gabby had their work cut out in defence with some very tall opposition but held their own with some great intercepts. Anna may have been the smallest on the court, but she certainly didn't let that deter her with her speed and ability to lose her opposing player. Despite only starting netball 12 months ago, all 6 girls played with skill and confidence and enjoyed every minute.
Upcoming Trials
- Canberra Goulburn Hockey Trials- Boys and Girls
- Date: Trials will be held in Goulburn on 5th April
- Registrations close Friday 15th March
- Canberra Goulburn Soccer Trial- Boys and Girls 2024
- Date: 9th April in Canberra
- Registrations are now open and close on Tuesday 2 April.
SAVE THE DATE…
- Northern Region Cross Country: Braidwood, 3rd May
Tuckshop Roster Term 1
If you are keen to help, please click on the following link to complete the form. More hands mean less work! Tuckshop is a great way to meet other parents. Thanks to our new volunteers, we really appreciate you!
The following awards will be presented at our fortnightly morning assembly to held tomorrow, Friday 15 March at 9.00am
Congratulations to our Award winners for this week:
School Spirit
Spencer Charnock- Year 5
Sophie Croker- Year 5
Flynn Doran- Year 4
Olivia Doran- Year 1
Henry Galland- Year 6
Quade Haynes- Year 5
Jacob Hogan- Year 5
Harvey Kensit- Year 1
Sophie Kilborn- Year 6
Chase Lucock- Year 6
Joe McCormack- Year 4
Chelsea Moorby- Year 1
Ruby Pappalardo- Year 5
Faith Riles- Year 5
A'dee Reynolds- Year 5
Elkie Storrier- Year 6
Hannah Whittle- Year 2
Camac Wilson- Year 1
(Week 6) Sidney Bush- Year 2
(Week 6) Ivy Hewitt- Year 2
Performing Arts Award
Harvey Kensit for an outstanding effort in Performing Arts.
Japanese Award
Congratulations to Year 3 for being the class of the week!
A reminder that this year we have revisited our Award system and are implementing House Awards with a focus on our current School value. This term it is RESPECT.
Individual students will have their points tallied up on Compass and once they reach a target, they earn a School Spirit Certificate that will be presented at a fortnightly Friday morning Assembly. Recipients will be announced in our Newsletter so parents are aware and can be present if they wish.
Below are the links for information on how to apply for a bus pass, if you don't already have one.
School Transport Information- Bus Pass
If you have to drive your child to meet the school bus, you can apply for a School Drive Subsidy. Information and conditions can be found here: School Drive Subsidy
Renovations in the Church- Help Needed
St Mary's Parish and St Mary's School are very excited about the new upcoming renovations to the inside of our Church. It will be repainted and carpeted in April. For this to happen, the pews will need to be removed and some relocated to the school Old Hall for temporary weekend masses.
The Parish is asking for able-bodied members of the community to assist with the removal of the pews on Sunday 17 March.
Please contact the Parish Office (number below) if you are able to assist.
Parish Office
For Parish and Sacramental matters please forward your enquiries to Goulburn Parish Secretary, Heather Moss. Heather works Tuesday to Friday 9am to 1pm in Goulburn.
Email: Crookwell@cg.org.au
Website: http://cg.org.au/crookwell/Home.aspx
Phone: 0403 631 797
Address: 55 Wade Street (the Old Convent Building)
2024 Sacraments
Please see Mrs Rachael Croker's section for information on the sacramental program for 2024.
Family Engagement in Faith
Goulburn PCYC April School Holiday Program
The opening hours are from 8-5 with the cost $47.50 per day
Festival of Democracy
St Joseph's Headmaster's Country Visits
