St Anne's news: Wednesday 6 March 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
• Student Wellbeing
• 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

Today is Ash Wednesday. Ashes are what remain after a fire has gone out. They are a symbol for us—of death and of grief. Many Christians today receive a cross of ashes on their foreheads. This cross of ashes signifies that we are blemished; we are not perfect; that a fire has gone out in us too and needs to be rekindled. This cross of ashes signifies that we are ready to change, and to make efforts to set out lives firmly on the way of Christ.

Hello Parents and Friends of St. Anne’s
Whilst the weather was challenging, it didn’t prevent us from having a fabulous parish picnic last Sunday.
A massive crowd enjoyed the food, drinks, music, face painting and rides. Once again the parish received tremendous support from our parents. To the many parents who assisted on the day - thank you! Special thanks to Sam Lovrich and Julie Biasotto; these ladies planning and attention to detail ensured a successful event. Another great performance by our Glee Club; well done girls, boys and our Glee Club leaders Bron Seedeen and Helen Wentworth. Finally, the generosity of Fr. John is much appreciated by all who attended.

Condolences
Our condolences to the Dunne familiy on the passing of their Grandmother Gillian.

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 number of tours.

Year 5/6 Sport
This Friday in our Year 5/6 interschool sport program we have a bye.

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. 

Parents and Friends
Our next meeting of the Parents and Friends Association will be held tonight at 7:30pm in the staffroom. All welcome! 

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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The St Anne weekly playgroups are informal and purely social.
All are welcome. It is an opportunity for preschoolers and their families to meet and get to know other families in the Parish
community.

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SACRAMENTS 2019

Year 3 Reconciliation -   Wed 27th 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 17th, 5pm.

Ash Wednesday
This morning we had a whole school mass for Ash Wednesday. The children all received ashes and were beautifully behaved and our readers read well.

Lent invites us to turn our minds and hearts back to the God of mercy. Each classroom has a Project Compassion box on their prayer table. Each year the catholic churches commit to supporting the great work that Caritas does for giving international aid and development to underprivileged communities overseas. Please help to support this great venture by supporting your child when they ask to donate some money into the box on the prayer tables.
  
Parent Reconciliation Faith Night
Thank you to the very few school families that supported the Reconciliation Faith Night last Thursday. These nights are informative and help you to know how to support your child with whatever sacrament they are receiving. There is an expectation that they be attended by parents if their child is receiving a sacrament. They also provide you with information that you need to know for the day/night of the sacrament being received.
There is a handout for those parents who did not attend waiting for you at the office. Please collect it as soon as possible.

The following students received Merit Awards at assembly this week.

• 1/2C   Giulia F, Quan L
• 3/4A   Francesco M, Jamie S
• 5/6ML William T, Xavier C
• 5/6PM Michael G, Lucinda W
   

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

Please see the office for enrolment forms.

Scholastic Book Fair

The Scholastic Book Fair will be held from Thursday 2nd May - Tuesday 7th May.

New Gaming Information

Please read the attachment about the new  game online Apex Legends. There are some helpful tips on the content, settings and hidden costs.

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St Anne’s Second Hand Uniform Shop

The St Anne’s Second Hand Uniform Shop will be open in the Multi-Purpose Hall, the first Tuesday of every month from 8:30am - 8:50am (before Assembly), ​commencing Tuesday 5th March 2019​.

We welcome donations of School Uniform items and School Bags, however, please do not donate tights, bloomers or items that are in need of repair, badly faded, stained or fraying. For hygienic purposes and ease of re-sale, please ensure all clothing is freshly laundered and folded neatly in a clean bag to be brought to the Multi-Purpose Hall on Tuesday morning, or left at the Front Office.

Payment of Second Hand Uniforms is by cash left at the Front Office, or transferring funds to the St Anne's Parents & Friends Association bank account. The price list can be found on the SkoolBag App.

‘If students need an Orange, Purple or Red House Colour T-shirt, we have some in stock, with the Twilight Sports coming up’.

For any other queries please contact the Uniform Shop Co-ordinator, ​Jocelyn Elliott ​on jocelyn.elliotta@gmail.com.

Argyle Road Child Care Centre

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Kew Scouts Club

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

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School Fees 2019

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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