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ARANMORE CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
20 Brentham Street, Leederville WA 6007
Phone: 9444 9366 Fax: 9242 2784
Email: [email protected]
Website:www.aranmorecps.wa.edu.au
NEWSLETTER NO 33
7 NOVEMBER 2014
School Vision Statement: The Aranmore Family, enriched by its Catholic tradition
and cultural diversity, nurtures in each child a love of life, a passion for learning and
the skills to make a difference.
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Don’t worry about anything;
instead pray about everything.
Phillippines 4:6-7
Principal’s report
Dear Parents
MUSIC CONCERT: On Sunday the 9th of November at 2.30pm the children who are
part of the Aranmore Instrumental programme will be showcasing their talents. The
mini-concert will be held in the school hall and all parents, grandparents and friends are
invited. It promises to be an afternoon of musical delight.
SCHOOL BUILDING OPENING AND BLESSING:
The official Opening and Blessing of Stages 6-8 will be held
on the 12th of November at 10:00am in our school hall. It
will be opened by Dr Tony Curry, Director of School
Improvement Catholic Education Office and blessed by Father
Angelo. Principals from neighbouring Catholic schools, Eleni
Evangel MP for Perth, Mayor of Vincent, John Carey and
former Aranmore Catholic Primary School Principal, Sister
Catherine are also attending.
An invitation is extended to all parents to join in this special
occasion. All children and staff from Pre-Primary to Year Six will be in attendance.
Please note that there will be reserved seating for the children and special guests.
Parent‟s seating will be as per our school assemblies, directly behind the children.
Please RSVP, for morning tea catering purposes on the attached slip, if you are able to
attend.
VOLUNTEERS AFTERNOON TEA: As a special thank you to all parent
and grandparent helpers who have helped in any way throughout the
year…Reading rosters, excursions, covering books, Canteen roster,
garden, Library, Art exhibition, craft, Happy Readers, P&F
involvement and the list goes on and on……
You are invited to Afternoon Tea on
Thursday, the 27th of November at 2.00pm
in the Meeting Room in the Hall.
Please let the school office know by the 22nd of November if you will be attending either
by phone call, email or the reply slip attached to the newsletter. I look forward to seeing
many of you at the afternoon tea.
P&F: Disco: The final disco for 2014 promises to be a fun night out for
all our students but especially our Year 6 students. The disco will be on
Friday the 7th of November – that’s tonight!
Session 1 for Pre-Kindy to Year 2 will start at 6pm until 7.15pm and
Session 2 for Years 3 to 6 will start at 7.30pm until 9.00pm
Food and drinks can be purchased from the canteen or you can bring your own snacks
and drinks. Tickets will be available at the door.
A BIG THANK YOU to Janice Marcon and Casey Harman for their great
work in organising the discos for the children. Well done!
A G M Market: In conjunction with the student Art Exhibition and AGM
on Tuesday the 18th of November, the P&F are offering members of the
school community an opportunity to rent a table and sell their wares or
promote their business. If you run a small business or dabble in arts and
crafts and would like to be part of this market event, please contact Janice Marcon
([email protected]).
PRE-KINDY AND KINDERGARTEN 2015: Letters have been sent to all of the
incoming students for 2015. If you did not receive your letter, please contact the school
office. See the following dates and times for the Parent Meeting and Student Orientation
to be held in the next few weeks:
Pre-Kindy 2015 Parent Meeting and Orientation will be held on the 28th of
November from 1.30pm to 2.30pm in the Pre-Kindy classroom.
Kindergarten 2015 Parent Meeting: Tuesday the 25th of November, commencing at
9.30am in the Meeting Room in the Hall. Orientation will be held on Thursday the 27th
of November in the Kindergarten Red/Green classrooms from 9.30am-10.15am.
PRE-KINDY 2015: Pre-Kindy is an educational
programme for children aged three years. The
programme is educationally play-based and
provides children with meaningful experiences
that promote the development of spiritual, social,
emotional, language, intellectual, creative and
physical skills. The teachers create a caring, safe
and stimulating environment that nurture our
little ones disposition to wonder, explore and
construct meaning about the world.
Our Pre-Kindy programme running on Mondays in
2015 is full; however we are registering names for a waitlist. We will be running a Friday
session as well as long as we have viable numbers. Please contact the office to register
your interest for Fridays.
Reasons you should come to the AGM:
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Show your support of the hard working School Board and P&F
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The Aranmore Art Exhibition will be held on the same evening from 6.15pm
onwards in the Hall. Come and see the wonderful creations that your children
have made. They are sensational!
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The School Band will play from 6.30pm till 6.45pm for your entertainment.
The P&F will also be running a mini market featuring a variety of market stalls. If
you make your own fresh produce or dabble in arts and crafts and would like the
opportunity to sell your wares or promote your business on the night please
contact Janice Marcon via email [email protected] or mobile: 0409 208 004
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There will be a brief review of 2014 School Board and P&F activities
Office bearers for the Board and P&F will be elected
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2015 staffing will be announced.
teacher for 2015!
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2015 school fees will be presented
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Focus areas for 2015 will be shared by the Board and P&F
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You will be able to mingle with other parents, relax and enjoy a delicious supper
and a glass wine or a cuppa
You will find out your child’s year group
P& F: Lisa Pappas concludes her time on the P&F this year as Secretary. Lisa has given
much of her time over the years on the P&F but especially this year on the Executive. I
would like to thank Lisa for all of her hard work.
If there is anyone who wishes to nominate for the vacancy on the P&F Executive for
2015, you may do so by completing a nomination form which is available from the school
office. Voting will take place on the night of the AGM if there are more nominations than
vacancies. Nomination forms need to be returned to the school office by Wednesday the
12th of November. Please see the end of the newsletter for more information.
If you wish to nominate/re-nominate for the general P&F Committee and/or a Class
Rep please complete the form at the end of the newsletter.
School Board: We have one Board member retiring from their position this year after
their six year term – Lisa Johnson. Lisa has given generously of her time over the years
in various roles but recently as Secretary. I would like to thank her for her commitment
and support over the years on the School Board. If there is anyone who wishes to
nominate for this vacancy, you will need to complete a nomination form and return it to
the school office by Wednesday the 12th of November. Nomination forms and further
information are available from the school office. Voting will then take place on the night
of the AGM and candidates will be asked to speak for a few minutes in support of the
application.
Mrs Margaret Williamson
Principal
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
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Remembrance Day: The Liturgy Council will be leading a prayer
service in the Hall beginning at 8.45am on Tuesday, the 11th of
November to commemorate Remembrance Day.
All parents are welcome to join us. The Year Six students will be
selling poppies for a gold coin donation on Tuesday before school.
Upcoming Events:
Our Advent Assemblies commence as of Wednesday the 26th of November and all parents
and visitors are welcome to attend. The Advent Prayer Assemblies commence at 8:45am
on the following days;
 Week 1 Advent Prayer – Wednesday November 26th – prepared by Year 6G
 Week 2 Advent Prayer – Friday November 28th – prepared by Year 6R
 Week 3 Advent Prayer – Wednesday December 3rd – prepared by 5G
 Week 4 Advent Prayer – Friday December 5th – prepared by 5R
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Thanksgiving/Gift Mass: Our Annual Thanksgiving/Gift
Mass will be held on Wednesday, the 10th of December
at the 9:30am Mass at St Mary’s. We ask all families to
donate Christmas type items for the needy of the parish.
Examples: - Christmas puddings, custard, Christmas lollies,
fruit mince pies, Christmas stockings, chocolates, pretzels,
nuts, shortbread, tins of cookies, Christmas cake, tinned
ham, candy canes, Bon-Bons etc.
These will only need to be brought to school on the week
commencing Monday, December 1st but start buying items now as
they might be on special! As always, your generosity is much appreciated.
Ms Adriana Coniglio, Assistant Principal
PASTORAL CARE
Please keep in your prayers all those in our school community who may
be suffering from ongoing illnesses.
CAMPION BOOKLISTS
The booklists will be coming home today and orders need to be
completed by Friday the 28th of November. Online ordering is a much
easier, faster and more efficient way to do this.
If you decide not to order online but complete the hard copy and return
it to school, please make sure that you make another copy for yourself,
otherwise you will not have the Parents to Supply list. The order forms
will not be returned to you once the hard copy is handed to the school
(if you don‟t order online).
Instead of parents picking up booklist orders from Wooldridge‟s (as in the past), parents
are asked to pick up booklist orders from our School Hall on the 28th of January, 2015
between 8:30am – 11:00am. If you cannot make this date, there is the option to have
the order home delivered with a fee of $8.00.
At the bottom of the booklist (where the total is), there is a fee of $8.00. Please note
that this fee is charged ONLY if you choose to have the booklists order home delivered.
You will NOT be charged the $8.00 fee if you come and pick up the order on January 28th
in our School Hall (as stated above).
Ms Coniglio, Assistant Principal
National Recycling Week – 10th – 16th November
At Aranmore CPS we will be celebrating National Recycle Week by
creating artworks from recycled materials and through educating our
students on the benefits of recycling.
Sometimes people put their recycling in a plastic bag, then into the bin.
However, items contained within the plastic bags end up being sent to
landfill as the systems in the sorting facility can‟t separate the various materials and the
bags clog the machines. Recycling must be loose in the recycling bin to be sorted
effectively.
Don‟t forget to bring in your old batteries or ink cartridges so we can recycle
them.
Nudie Foodie Day – Thursday 13th November: Don‟t forget - no food wrappers on
school lunches this day so we can do our part in creating less waste in our world.
Mrs Morgan Foster, Recycling Coordinator
MATHEMATICS: Interschool Numero Challenge: On Monday 8 students from Year
Five attended the Interschool Numero Challenge at Koondoola Primary School. They
competed against 18 other Year 6 and 7 teams playing different Numero based games.
The Aranmore teams placed 1st and 2nd in the Scramble Round and 2nd in the 3rd in the
Numero round, placing 5th and 6th overall.
The students not only displayed amazing mathematical skills but great sportsmanship,
they did Aranmore proud!
Miss McCluskey, NUMERO Coordinator.
HATS & SUNSCREEN:
Please ensure your child / children are bringing their hats to school
each day. The children must wear their hat anytime when they are
out in the sun. If there is no hat – there is no play. Even when the
children are waiting in Kiss and Ride – they must wear a hat, unless
sitting in the shade areas.
We also encourage children to come to school with sunscreen already applied.
Sunscreen is available in the classrooms for re-application during the day and we would
like children to be familiarised with re-applying for sun safety.
Thank you for your cooperation.
BEFORE SCHOOL DROP OFF AND AFTER SCHOOL PICK UP: Children are not to
cross the road to go to cars after school on their own. Children must be accompanied
by an adult when crossing the road to cars. Please ensure that if grandparents are
collecting children they use the Kiss and Ride or park.
If parking on the opposite side of the road from Kiss and Ride, the sign states;
¼ Parking
8.00 – 9.00am
2:30 – 3:30pm
Mon - Fri
On the Kiss and Ride side, the sign states;
No Parking
8.00 – 9.00am
2:30 – 3:30pm
Mon – Fri
Pick up or set down only
Please ensure that signs are abided by as the City of Vincent Rangers will and have
issued fines to those parking inappropriately.
Parking can be found; along Britannia Road and Britannia Park, across the road from
Kiss and Ride on Brentham Street (15 minute parking only until 3:30pm), further down
Brentham Street towards Bourke Street and behind the school at Bennelong Pl ace. Due
to the construction site, parking in Wavertree Place is not an option at the
moment.
STUDENTS LEAVING ARANMORE AT THE END OF 2014
Should your child not be returning to Aranmore in 2015, could you please
notify the school in writing as soon as possible or complete the form included at
the end of this newsletter. We have some families who are currently on the
waiting list and quite keen to enrol their children.
Parents who have a child in Year Six this year do not need to complete the form
IMPORTANT DATES
Blessing and Opening of School Buildings:
10.00am
Wednesday, 12th November at
Annual General Meeting (School Board and P & F); Tuesday 18th
November @ 7:00pm
Volunteer’s Afternoon Tea; Thursday, 27th November @1:45pm.
Whole School Thanksgiving / Gift Mass: Wednesday, 10th December
– St Mary’s @ 9:30am.
Year Six Graduation Mass; Thursday 11th December – St Mary’s @
7.00pm
The last day of Term Four for our students is
Friday, the 12th of December.
2015 RETURN TO SCHOOL DATE
TERM ONE FOR THE STUDENTS COMMENCES ON:
Monday the 2nd February 2015.
Ms Adriana Coniglio, Assistant Principal
FROM THE SOCIAL WORKER
The Rise of The Lawnmower Parent…Maggie Dent
„Helicopter Parents‟ is a phrase commonly used to describe those who hover
and protect their children at all turns. 'Lawnmower Parent' is a new term
that describes parents who are not content just to hover and protect,
preferring to actually forge a path for their kids, removing any obstacles
that stand in the way of success or happiness.
Dent says that children who don't experience disappointment
early in life may struggle as they get older. Children need to
experience discomfort in order that they be able to learn to
overcome discomfort and move beyond disappointment. Life will never be void of
discomfort. So the later you leave it for children to get disappointed, the harder it is.
"In actual fact, by over-parenting, we are disabling our children's innate ability to
become capable and resilient," says Dent.
"Emotional buoyancy is like a protective layer that will help us, hopefully, not succumb to
a mental illness when life belts us up later on, so it is actually a really helpful thing to
sometimes say no to our children, show there is a line in the sand and say "I am going to
be a mean parent right now, because one day you could have a mean boss"," said Dent.
Listen to more of Maggie‟s wise words by following the link below.
http://www.4bc.com.au/blogs/2014-4bc-afternoons-audio-blog/the-rise-of-thelawnmower-parent/20141002-3h41a.html
Value of the Fortnight –Helping Others
The value that we will focus on for the next two weeks is Helping Others
Helping Others means always giving a helping hand to those in need.
This is obviously a critical value for all of us to remain focused on each
and every day but especially in the lead up to Christmas.
No doubt your children are keen to share with you their wish lists for
Christmas…Amidst all of the requests for „things‟ perhaps get your children and
the family as a whole to focus on what they may be able to do for others…can
they donate some pocket money to a charity, or use their pocket money to
purchase a gift for someone less fortunate than themselves.
Getting the kids involved in the purchase of Christmas hamper donations is a great way
of helping them to think of others….perhaps they could do some chores to earn the
money and then head to the shops to make the purchases.
Mrs Ali Fisher, Social Worker
This Sunday, 9th November, some of our very talented instrumental
students will be performing in the Hall from 2.30 -3.30pm. The concert
gives the students an opportunity to demonstrate what they have been
learning in their instrumental lessons and also gives them an
opportunity to practise performing in public. Everyone is welcome to
come along.
Aranmore Primary Band: The Aranmore Primary Band will be performing on Tuesday
18th November in the Hall at 6.30pm, prior to the AGM at 7.00pm. They will be
showcasing what they have been working on during their Band Rehearsals and it is their
main performance for the year. Thank you to all the Band members for your
commitment to rehearsals throughout the year and practising your instruments.
Aranmore Primary Choir Concert 23rd November: The Aranmore Primary Choir will
be performing with the West Australian Symphonic Wind Ensemble (WASWE) on Sunday
23rd November at the Morley Recreation Centre, Wellington Road, Morley. The Concert
starts at 2.00pm and will finish about 5.00pm. Everyone is welcome to come along for
an enjoyable afternoon‟s entertainment. Tickets will be available from Mrs Twine; Adults
$15.00, Concessions $10.00. Children under 12 are Free.
Interschool Athletics Carnival: The Interschool Athletics Carnival will be
held on Thursday the 13th of November at the State Athletics Centre. All our
squad members have been issued a permission slip detailing the event. A list
of events has been posted near the entrance to our school hall.
This year our squad will be competing in the „A‟ Division category of the Carnival. All our
competitors must be at school by 8.00am. Parents, please see me if you can assist on
the day. Best of luck to our 2014 Interschool Athletics Squad.
New Basketball Backboards
Our school has purchased a new set of Basketball backboards to replace our
old set. The boards have been installed and our children have started using
them.
Mr Phil Tsang, Sport Coordinator.
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CANTEEN ROSTER
Monday
November 10
Andrea Tan
Wednesday
November 12
HELP!
Friday
November 14
Caroline Jones
Monday
November 17
Anne Brockwell
Wednesday
November 19
Valissa Foord
Friday
November 21
Anne Brook
As always, many thanks for all your help in the canteen.
Mrs Belinda Civiletti, Canteen Manageress.
A quick update from Quiz Night, not only did we have a wonderful time on the evening,
we have also reached over $19,000!! An amazing achievement, thank you to everyone
who helped make this possible! Some of the businesses who supported us with
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unsightly bars and grilles.
Call George Pappas on 0414 400 333
BOOK MART AGM - our AGM is Tuesday the 18th of November. The P&F
are holding a 2nd Hand Book Stall so please remember to send along all
your unwanted books over the next WEEK to enable them to be sorted in
time for AGM.
BOWLING NIGHT CANCELLED - as the venue is not available on
the night we required!!!!!! Stay tuned next year for a definite date.
Nominations for P & F Committee: The P&F Association is an essential part of the
school and serves an important role in the overall functioning of the school. The most
important skill required is the ability to work co-operatively and constructively with all
other members. You are invited to consider serving on the P&F Committee for 2015.
Nominations close on Wednesday the 12th of November.
P&F NOMINATION FORM
I have read the above P&F information and wish to serve on the Parents &
Friends Committee for 2015 and understand my obligations, having read the
Parents & Friends Association Constitution.
(Copy of the Constitution is available at the school office.)
I,_____________________________________________________ would like to
nominate to be a P&F Committee Member for 2015.
Signature:__________________________
Date:_____________
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SCHOOL BOARD - FUNCTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD:
The function of the School Board is:
 Planning for the present and future operation of the school.
 Providing representation on selection panels for the employment of staff within
the school in accordance with CECWA policy
 Providing representation on the panel committee which recommends the
appointment of a Principal in accordance with CECWA policy.
 Disseminating information about the school and about Catholic education to
persons and organizations in the school community
 Liaising in all matters relating to the financial management of the school with
persons and organizations in the local Catholic community.
 Managing all the finances associated with the school and
 Advising the Principal with respect to school policy.
CRITERIA FOR MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD:
Membership of the School Board is based on:
 Possession of special skills that will be an asset to the Board;
 A deep interest in the welfare of all students and staff;
 A desire to give service to the Catholic school community;
 A keenness to promote Catholic schooling;
 An ability to work co-operatively and constructively with all other members of the
Board; and
 A sufficiency of time to devote to Board duties.
If you have any questions regarding the School Board, please contact Margaret
Williamson, School Principal on the office number 9444 9366.
REPLY SLIP FOR AGM on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18th.
I/We ____________________________________________________will be attending the
A.G.M. on November 18th.
I/We ____________________________________________________will be attending the
light supper afterwards.
Eldest Child‟s Class___________________________________
SIGNED: ___________________________________________
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REPLY SLIP FOR VOLUNTEERS AFTERNOON TEA
THURSDAY 27th NOVEMBER AT 2.00pm
I/We ____________________________________________________will be attending
the Volunteers Afternoon Tea on November 27th at 2.00pm.
Eldest Child‟s Class___________________________________
SIGNED: ___________________________________________
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Student/s Leaving
STUDENTS LEAVING ARANMORE AT THE END OF 2014
Parents who have a child in Year Six this year do not need to
complete the form.
Child‟s name:____________________________
Class 2014 ________
Child‟s name: ___________________________
Class 2014 ________
Name of destination school:
Signed:
______________________
or unknown at this stage
_________________________________________ (parent/guardian