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49028350Term 1 DatesFebruarySaturday 22nd Bushfire Appeal Dinner Dance 7pm – 12midnightTuesday 25th Shrove TuesdayBurning of the Palms 10:30amWednesday 26th Ash Wednesday Mass 9:15amThursday 27th Summer SportsParents & Friends Meeting 6:30pmFriday 28th Year 5 Nazareth Taster DayMarchWednesday 4th1 /2 Community Mass 9:15amParent Information Reconciliation Evening 6.30pmThursday 5thSummer SportsFriday 6th School Closure DayMonday 9thPublic HolidayWednesday 11thFoundation Prayers in Pajamas 6:30pmThursday 12thCyberSafety Night @ 7pmSummer SportsFriday 13th3 /4 Community Mass 9:15amSaturday 14thNazareth 35th Anniversary FairTuesday 17thSt Patrick’s DayThursday 19th Summer SportsInformation Evening for Reconciliation and Eucharist 6:30pmFriday 20thF/5/6 Community Mass 9:15amHarmony DaySunday 22ndReconciliation Commitment Mass 10:30amTuesday 24th School Athletics Day Parish Education Board – AGM 6-7pmThursday 26th Regional SwimmingStations of the CrossEaster Raffle drawnFriday 27thTerm 1 ends @ 2.30pmMarket Night 5-9pm00Term 1 DatesFebruarySaturday 22nd Bushfire Appeal Dinner Dance 7pm – 12midnightTuesday 25th Shrove TuesdayBurning of the Palms 10:30amWednesday 26th Ash Wednesday Mass 9:15amThursday 27th Summer SportsParents & Friends Meeting 6:30pmFriday 28th Year 5 Nazareth Taster DayMarchWednesday 4th1 /2 Community Mass 9:15amParent Information Reconciliation Evening 6.30pmThursday 5thSummer SportsFriday 6th School Closure DayMonday 9thPublic HolidayWednesday 11thFoundation Prayers in Pajamas 6:30pmThursday 12thCyberSafety Night @ 7pmSummer SportsFriday 13th3 /4 Community Mass 9:15amSaturday 14thNazareth 35th Anniversary FairTuesday 17thSt Patrick’s DayThursday 19th Summer SportsInformation Evening for Reconciliation and Eucharist 6:30pmFriday 20thF/5/6 Community Mass 9:15amHarmony DaySunday 22ndReconciliation Commitment Mass 10:30amTuesday 24th School Athletics Day Parish Education Board – AGM 6-7pmThursday 26th Regional SwimmingStations of the CrossEaster Raffle drawnFriday 27thTerm 1 ends @ 2.30pmMarket Night 5-9pmDear Parents and/or Guardians,This week we celebrated our Opening School Mass, where we came together as a school community to welcome and bless our students, teachers, parents and parish community. In the Gospel we heard about keeping our minds open and using our ears to hear and eyes to see. This line resonated with me as an educator as these traits are so important to have in life, especially when undertaking learning in all realms of our being. As educators, we try and encourage all our students to be open to learning, providing them with experiences that are challenging and sometimes out of their comfort zone. It is when we find things difficult that real learning occurs and it is here that we find great satisfaction and fulfilment as learners.I encourage parents, as fellow educators, to help your children take on challenges and embrace the process of trying again and again until they have mastered it and reassure them that it is ok if they don’t get it the first time, but, with practice it will happen. Building resilience and stamina in our children is crucial if they are to be successful in their relationships and in all of their learning.It was very reaffirming this week to see so many families attend our Goal Setting interviews, where as a partnership, families with the school could set goals to help each child succeed. The warm smiles and positive conversations that were being undertaken were a pleasure to see, as this is what true education is; a partnership between family and school.As I was walking around on these two evenings and chatted with families, a common theme that keep arising was our children’s screen time. Many parents were expressing how their children were “obsessed” with using their device and the amount of arguments it caused in the family. This is a challenge that most households are facing, along with how do parents say NO to certain social media apps but are worried that if they do, they are isolating their child from friendships.On THURSDAY 12th MARCH we will be holding a Cyber safety evening that I strongly recommend that EVERY family attend.Marty and Carley who will be presenting on the evening, are experts in this area. Marty is up to date with all the latest apps and technology side, Carley is a psychologist (and a mother of three school aged children) who helps families manage this screen time obsession, anxiety and family dilemmas that this all brings.The evening is aimed to cater for ALL AGE LEVELS. They will be looking at:The effects of screen time from a young ageAge appropriate apps e.g. Roblox, Minecraft, FortniteSocial media apps e.g. TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Music-lyAs this is a PARENT ONLY session, we will be providing babysitting so parents can attend. Some of our staff have kindly offered to watch a movie with the children in Link 3 so parents can attend this session, as we all see it as beneficial and worthwhile; a MUST for all families. Hopefully I will see you all on the evening.Congratulations to Miss Sherika Olagama and her husband Brett on their wedding on Saturday. Even though the day was wet, it did not dampen the love and commitment that they made to one another. We wish them both a lifetime of love and happiness.Wishing everyone a great week.Christina FergusonPrincipal -92075-107950Education in Faith0Education in FaithDear Families and Friends,Our school celebrated our First Mass as a Community this week.? We presented our Year Six Leaders with their badges and prayed that the work they do will help our community to grow and flourish.? We welcomed our Foundation students, returning teachers, new staff and new children to our school. Each class decorated a candle and a prayer canvas which will be used during prayer times.center177165Burning of the PalmsPlease join us on Tuesday 25th February at 10:30 outside the PAC where we will burn the palms in preparation for Ash Wednesday.Ash Wednesday - Beginning of Lentleft2984500Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent. This season of preparation and reflection begins 40 days prior to Easter (Sundays are not included in the count). Lent is a time when many Christians get ready for Easter by observing a period of moderation and spiritual discipline. The purpose is to reflect on the humanity of Jesus and the sacrifice he made for us all. On Ash Wednesday, the students will receive ashes on their forehead. The ashes historically signify repentance and remind us that we are of the earth and not perfect, but also that we belong to a global Catholic community united by the story of one man, Jesus.You may like to have a conversation with your child/ren to help them prepare for this special day. The following may help you explain what Lent is about:During Lent, Christians are asked to do three things. The words for these are Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving.Prayer means to PRAYFasting means to GIVE UP and this can be that we give up a sometimes food or we give up being mean or telling lies.Almsgiving is a very old word that means to give to others. I encourage you to take time to reflect upon what it is that you are going to do differently in preparation for Easter. The teachers will be preparing the students in class for Ash Wednesday so that they know why they are receiving the ashes.Please join us at the whole school Mass for Ash Wednesday on 26th February at 9:15am.Project Compassion AppealFamilies will receive Project Compassion boxes or Lenten Donation Envelopes.? By giving generously, this will help to try and end poverty, promote justice and uphold dignity.444469713682800We pray: ~Creator GodYou are our constant hope!In this season of Lent, you call us to?Prayer, fasting and love of those marginalised.As a community of faith and courage,Let our gifts to Project Compassion?Be symbols of hope and solidarityWith our one human family,?Accompany us we journey with Jesus to bring ‘good news’ to all creation and?ready our hearts to work for the common good of all your people.We ask this in Jesus’ name.? AmenGod blessMrs. Walker 0-188528P.E.0P.E.Hi allThis term we will be running an afterschool Auskick/T20 Blast Cricket program.?The program will run for 5 weeks starting on Wednesday 26th February and is free to all of the participants.? Auskick and T20 Blast Cricket are?simply the best introductions for kids into the world of team sport. Kids get to run, jump, strike, laugh, express themselves and create their own special moments.? The emphasis is on fun for everyone aged 5-12 at any ability to play.? Your kids will get an hour's exercise.To be involved, you will need to register with?Auskick at play.afl/auskick then search "St. Elizabeths" or "Dandenong North"?...or go to? in SportDean AndrewPE Teacher-169545-424498Child Safety0Child SafetyFlexiBuzzMembers of our school community are invited to download our Smart Phone App FLEXIBUZZ. 45622857770700The App contains many handy features and is being used as another form of communication between school and home – it is a portal for notifying absences, extended leave, medication forms, newsletters, notices and messages relevant to members of our school community. ?You can find instructions on how to download FlexiBuzz on our school website under ‘Information’.CareMonkeyleft-254000CareMonkey is the secure online platform that St Elizabeth's uses to obtain important information and permission on each of our students that is required when attending an excursion. It is important that each time parents receive an email or notification from CareMonkey that they attend to it as soon as possible to ensure that their child does not miss out on an important learning experience. We ask that each time parents are requested to sign a permission form, that they quickly check that ALL details on their child’s profile is up to date and correct. ALL families are required to update/check that the following details are up to date: ?Parent contact details ?(must list both parents, where appropriate)Emergency contact details (must list two emergency contacts)Medical conditions ?Asthma, anaphylaxis or allergic reaction plans are current and uploaded onto child’s profile as an attachment-2151-214023School Community00School CommunityIcy PolesThis year icy poles will be on sale on THURSDAYS. They are $1. If there is a forecast for a hot day, we will send out a FlexiBuzz if we will be selling icy poles on another day. Please watch out for this.Currently we have Choc Wedge ice creams for sale as well for $2.50 until all sold out.Parent Community meeting Thursday 27th FebruaryWe are a very small group of parents and staff, who are raising funds for our school so that we can further enrich the learning of all our children. However we do need help. Help can be by the way of involvement in an activity or the organisation of an activity. ??The funds raised from our current events are to be used in the further development of the interactive and sensory garden located in the back playground.We would love to see you. You are invited to come along to the next meeting of the Parents and Friends group. We will be discussing the upcoming Market Night and the Term 1 fundraising events.The meeting is being held in The Nook (Library).29927552730500Market Night Friday 27th March Our Market Night is fast approaching, please mark your calendars. Should you wish to hold a stall, there are forms at the front office, or email saintemarket@ to have one forwarded onto you.On the night there will be rides for the children, food trucks to provide a scrumptious dinner for families and lots of stalls selling lots of wonderful items.As this is a fundraising community event, we will require parent volunteers to help for an hour. We will be advertising shortly for helpers.Vision PortraitsOn Sunday 19th April (9am-4pm) families will be able to have some professional photos taken as a beautiful keepsake.The photos can be of just the children or the whole family, it is up to you! We are having this fundraiser just in time so you can organise some prints for grandma for Mother’s Day in May.The cost of the session is $20, where families will receive a framed 10 inch by 8 inch print and the opportunity to purchase other photos taken on the day. The link to book in a photo session will be available shortly.00Parish Community0Parish Community-97790-331403Out of School Hours Care00Out of School Hours CareFortnightly Activities Monday 24th February to Thursday 5th March Monday Painting with Flowers, Fossil String, & Straws Tuesday Create - Paper Bird & Nests, Pom Poms, Weird Animals & BookmarksWednesday Make - Felt Flower Mobile, Fluffy Slime, a Paper Garden,Thursday Brain Games:- Architecture, Mastermind, Chest, Celebrity HeadsPUPIL FREE DAY - FRIDAY 6TH MARCH 2020PARENTS,Please note there is no school on the Friday 6th March. We (OSHC) will open from 7am to 6pm depending on numbers. Please let us know if you need care on the day so we can book the child in – no cancellations.Thank you. For enquires or further information, please contact Elarine on 0422 803 709Activities for the day:Kids in the kitchen - Put your aprons on & let’s make:Chocolate & Orange Truffles, Chicken & Lettuce Rolls, Banana Split.Set up a Restaurant & dine with your friendsKinetic sand with cooking setMovie & PopcornBefore School CarePermanent: $13.50 /Casual $16.00 ~ 7am to 8:55am Monday to Friday during school term, excluding all Victorian Public Holidays.After School CarePermanent: $14.50 /Casual $17.00 ~ 3:15pm to 6:15pm Monday to Friday during school term, excluding all Victorian Public Holidays.Vacation Care / Pupil Free DaysPer Day: $50.007am to 6:00pm Monday to Friday (The School Holiday Program in January will be held at St Anthony’s and St. Mary’s)Late Pick Up Fees: Per minute: $1.00For enquires or further information, please contact Elarine on 0422 803 709 during session times.. ................
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