St Anne's news: Wednesday 20 February 2019

Welcome to the St Anne's newsletter. Here's everything that's happening around our community this week.

• Reflection
• Greg's Message
• Parish News
• Religious Education
• Student Achievement
• Co-curricular activities
• Learning and Teaching
• Parents and Friends Association
• Community News
• Enrolments, uniform and school fees
• Our calendar, advertise here
• School hours
• Out of School Hours Care (OSHC)
• Term Dates

Loving God,
In these early weeks of the year we ask for wisdom to see your presence as we make our way through each day. Allow us to draw near to you and to sit in your presence as we open our hearts to hear your word.
Amen.

Hello Parents and Friends of St. Anne’s
Our first Hospitality Mass was held last Sunday. Year 1/2 were our readers, involved in the offertory procession, and provided the after mass hospitality. Many thanks to those families who attended and provided hospitality.  

Working Bee
Don’t forget our “all in” working bee this Sunday (2pm-4pm.) Remember, many hands make light work. Many thanks to our 2019 working bee coordinator, Sylvester Longo.  

Parent Information Nights
A parent information night will be held on Wednesday 20th February for:

• Year 1 and 2 parents: 7pm-7:30pm
• Year 3 and 4: 7:30pm-8pm
• Year 5 and 6: 8pm-8:30pm. 

The Foundation parent information night will be held on Monday 25th February at 7:30pm.

Open Days
Our “Open Days” are on Wednesday March 20th, Thursday March 21st and Tuesday March 26th from 9:30am - 1pm.

Enrolment tours and talks will be occurring on these days. If you know of families who have children set to commence school next year please “promote” these days and our great school! It is important to note that tours and talks are not restricted to these three days. I have already undertaken a few tours.

Year 5/6 Sport
Our term 1 Year 5/6 interschool sport program continues on Friday 22nd February at 9:30am. We are playing Belle Vue.  Volleyball is at St. Anne’s; cricket and T-ball is at Willsmere Park. Families are most welcome to come along.

Twilight Sports
Our annual twilight sports for all Foundation - Year 6 students will be held at Genazzano on Friday 15th March, beginning at 5pm, concluding at around 7pm. Please be advised that this is a “no alcohol” school event. 

Staffing
Jenny Morsley will be taking leave from Monday 18th February until March 12. Mrs. Gail Swainger, who has taught extensively at St Anne’s, will be teaching 3/4M during this period of time.

School photos
School photos will be taken on Tues 2nd April.  Could all children please wear summer uniform.  Photos will commence at 9am sharp.

CAMPS, SPORTS & EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF)

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PARISH PICNIC
Our annual parish picnic will be held on Sunday 3rd March (noon-3pm) at St. Anne’s. Please come along and join in the fun. There will be a sausage sizzle, spit roast lunch with drinks provided. There will also be live music, singing performances, coffee, Devonshire tea and more.
The picnic is free for all parishioners and includes children’s activities such as a giant slide and a jumping castle.
If you are able to assist on the day please contact the Parish office on 9859 2272.
Thank you.

SACRAMENTS 2019

• Year 3 Reconciliation - Thurs 28th March, 7:30pm
   
• Year 3: First Eucharist - Sat May 25th, 5pm;
                                       Sun May 26th, 10:30am

          First Eucharist - Sat June 1st, 5pm
                                   Sun June 2nd,10:30am

• Year 6: Confirmation - Sat August 17, 3pm.

FIRST FRIDAY MASS
Our Foundation, Year 1 and 2 students will be attending mass at 10am on Friday March 1st. You are most welcome to join us.

Ash Wednesday
On Wednesday the 6th March at 10.30 am there will be a Whole School Mass to celebrate ASH WEDNESDAY -  the beginning of our Lenten Season.

You are all are most welcome to attend and join us in this special celebration.

Parent Faith Night
On THURSDAY 28th February at 7.30 pm, there will be a FAITH NIGHT for all parents of Year 3 children who will be making their RECONCILIATION this year. It is an expectation that these important evenings be attended by you.

Hospitality Mass
What a beautiful Hospitality Mass celebrated on Sunday by the 1/2 level. The children read the Prayers of the Faithful beautifully and participated in all aspects of the mass.
Our Hospitality Masses are just one of the many ways of connecting the ‘school’ family with the ‘parish’ family. Please support these masses when it is your child’s level mass.

The following students received Merit Awards at assembly this week.

• 1/2C  Ava J, Zach C
• 3/4A  Maya M, Macey C

Piano Lessons

Janine Carstein currently has a few vacancies for piano lessons. For all enquiries please contact Janine on 0420 636 192

Guitar, Ukelele and Drum Lessons

Please contact Pablo Naranjo on Ph 0406103008. Further details below.

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Tennis in Stages

Term 1 commences on Tuesday 19th February 2019.  Please see the office for enrolment forms.

LEARNING AND TEACHING

Today our Year 3-6 students participated in hockey clinics. Many thanks to Richard Clancy, Lisa Browne and Kew Brumbies Hockey Club for their organisation of the clinics.

Communication
There are several digital ways we communicate with our St Anne's families: newsletter, skoolbag app, online calendar, seesaw and semester reports.

Skoolbag App
Is the best way to keep up to date with school events, reminders and permission slips. Please remember to change your settings if your child/ren have changed year group.
New parents please download the skoolbag app and set up an account. You then need to search for St Anne's Primary School and select your child's year level.

Seesaw App
This app is used to share and celebrate classroom life and activities. This is a platform that allows photos and work to be shared with families.  A printed invite will be sent home with all children this week with instructions on how to set it up so that you are able to receive notifications.

Newsletter
Please go to the St Anne's website to subscribe to the newsletter. 

If you have any questions please email me or pop into school on a Wednesday or Thursday

Thanks

St Anne’s and St Bede’s Parish Picnic 3rd March - call for volunteers!

This year the annual Parish Picnic is being hosted at St Anne’s. We are seeking volunteers from St Anne’s to help out on the day with cooking sausages and popcorn, setting up and packing up. We are also seeking artistically inclined parents and St Anne’s student alumni who can do face-painting. If you can help please register on volunteersignup.org/CLDPC. Any questions please contact samanthalovrich@yahoo.com.au

Thanks
Sam

St Anne's Family Night

New and returning families are invited to attend the St Anne's Family Night on Thursday 21st February from 5:30pm at MCC Kew, 397 Barkers Road Kew.
Join us for dinner, barefoot bowling and supervised kids activities. It will be a fantastic, fun-filled night for all families. All meals must be pre-paid. Bookings at St Anne's Family Night by 17th February.
For any inquiries please contact Sam Lovrich on 0477044424 or samanthalovrich@yahoo.com.au.

Book through trybooking 

Class Reps Wanted

The P&F are looking for 2 parents from each class to help out as class reps. This a great way to get to know other parents and be part of the school community. This year we'd love to see some Dads as well as Mums get involved.

If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Anne-Marie Moir (Henry's Mum: anne.marie.moir.71@gmail.com)

Year 6 to Year 7 Transition Timeline - State-wide Placement Timeline and Procedures for 2019 -2018

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Time is running out to book a place at the Plenary listening and dialogue sessions for Catholic school parents. 

A listening and dialogue session for Catholic school parents

Tuesday 26th February 2019 at 10.30am-12pm or 1pm-2.30pm

Cardinal Knox Centre Cathedral Room, 383 Albert St, East Melbourne

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WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND

Invest in your most precious asset......Your Marriage!

Forget life’s tensions and interruptions and rekindle the closeness, intimacy, love and romance that brought you together. Recharge your relationship batteries and explore the precious nature of your marriage, allowing you both to share your feelings, hopes and dreams with each other in ways that normal, daily living tends to inhibit.

There is no group sharing. Couples and a priest present the weekend. It is based around Catholic values but couples of all faiths are welcome.

2019 Melbourne weekend dates: 29-31 March 2019, 31 May-2 June 2019, 23-25 August 2019, and 15-17 November, 2019

Starts 7pm on Friday. Ends 5pm Sunday. Accommodation and all meals provided.

Information/Bookings: PH: Mercy and James 0409 183 676 

Email: vicbookings@wwme.org.au Website:www.wwme.org.au

School Fees 2019

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The first billing of school fees will be sent out this week.  If you require Direct Debit form please download here.

Kew East Primary School Out of School Hours Care can be contacted on           
Ph: 03 98596052

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• Term 1   30/01/2019 to 05/04/2019
   
• Term 2   23/04/2019 to 28/06/2019
   
• Term 3   15/07/2019 to 20/09/2019
   
• Term 4   07/10/2019 to 18/12/2019