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FACTION ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

Yesterday we held our Faction Athletics Carnival and it turned out to be an amazing day! We were hoping for a fine day and the weather was beautiful. It was wonderful to see all of the children trying their best to improve their times and earn points for their faction. All of the children from Pre-Primary to Year 6 must be congratulated for their efforts, team work and cheering. In the end, after a close fought battle Lima (Red) was our winning faction for 2017 with Sienna (Blue) in second. 

1st        Lima (Red)             1188

2nd      Sienna (Blue)        1115

3rd       Aquino (Green)    1028

4th       Calaroga (Gold)    1004

​I would like to thank all of the parents and teachers who helped throughout the day. Without your support the day would not have run so smoothly. I would also like to thank the Wellness Ministry who did a fantastic job helping in their bays and supporting wherever they were needed.

Interschool Athletics Carnival

Some of our athletes will compete in the CPSSA Interschool Athletics Carnival. This will be held on Friday 27th of October at the State Athletics Track. Permission slips and details about morning training will be given out in week 1 to the children who have been selected. 

Below is a list of our Champion Boys and Girls from Year 3-6. I have also updated the Athletics records with some of the children breaking the record from last year. The timing gates now mean we can keep these records. I have updated the list below. 

Mr Sheridan

                            Champion            Runner Up                3rd                       

Yr 3 Boys       Austin Tutt           Marcus White         Bryant Bao

Yr 3 Girls       Zara Ielati              Vaishvi Kittan         Jasmine Penwald

Yr 4 Boys       Lucas Rossi           Adam Romeo          Simon Tran

Yr 4 Girls       Angelique              Lilly Middleton       Lydia Sammells &

                            Clayton                                                            Chloe Firns

Yr 5 Boys      Marcus                     Nicholas  Rozario               

                            Colonico                 

Yr 5 Girls       Gabrielle                 Krystelle Marion       Allyra Quartermaine

                            Fernandes

Yr 6 Boys       Declan Ryan         Massimo                     Daniel Gianatti

                                                                  Cecchele-Jones

Yr 6 Girls       Layla Firns             Hayley Placzek       Bayleigh Tonkin

Please the attached for the Athletics Records 2017.

CONGRATULATIONS

We congratulate the following students on their achievements in Basketball: 

Western Australian Basketball League 2017 – 17 September 2017  

Ethan Gonsalves

Grand Final Runner up - U14s Boys Division 3 – Basketball WA

East Perth District Basketball Association - Domestic Winter Competition 2017 – 16 September 2017

Allyra Quartermaine

·         Grand Final Winner - U12 Girls

·         All Stars Award Recipient

Krystelle Marion

·         Grand Final Winner - U12 Girls

·         Most Valuable Player Award Recipient

Akiena Gunawardene

·         Grand Final Winner - U12 Girls

Ethan Gonsalves

·         Grand Final Winner - U13 Boys

·         Most Valuable Player Award Recipient

Congratulations Ethan, Allyra, Krystelle and Akiena   

We are proud of you all.

Engagement

PARENT & FRIENDS NEWS

Quiz Night

What a fabulous night! It was great to see so many faces come along and enjoy themselves.  Congratulations to 2nd place Table Gaston and our winning table, We Met On Tinder!

The P&F Executive and Fundraising Committee would like to thank everyone who made the night a success!  Volunteers, staff, sponsors, donors, suppliers and everyone who purchased tickets and opened their wallets on the night.

The biggest thank you to those who helped throughout the entire event, even staying to help through the enormous clean up: Maria Bellesini, Anna Williams, Ida Romeo, Irene Gianatti, Connie Sciullo, Rosanna Monastra and Tim Autunno.

Thank you to our energetic and loveable Quiz Masters for entertaining us all evening; Carlo Gulluni, Frank Colangelo and Ric Olivieri.

We had so many parents pitch in to help set up on the day, we couldn't have done it without you!  Thanks to Sherrie Giglia, Belinda Zirino, Nicole Mesiti, Emma Yates, Leah Wilson, Fillipa DiCiano, Nicola Tutt, Jess Musca, Rosanna Monastra, Anna Williams, Ida Romeo, Maria Bellesini, Justine Scriva and Irene Gianatti.

Sports Carnival

It's days like this our children will always remember. The fun, the friendly competition and the community spirit leaves us all with beautiful memories. Thank you to every parent who baked, made jelly, picked up supplies, served at lunch or poured cups of tea. You are all appreciated.  A special mention to those who assisted us throughout the entire day: Maria Bellesini, Ida Romeo, Liselle Morgan and Anna Williams.

THANK YOU! - Nicola Cecchele, Sarah Ruggiero, Jenny Allpike and Marisa Gulluni

YEAR 6 CATCH UP

When:    Thursday 5 October at 7pm

Venue:  Jamocca (Noranda Shopping Centre)

RSVP:   by 28 October to Liselle 0409297193,

Connie 0412036072 or Ida 0409977524.

Let's have a bite to eat and organise the Year 6 Dinner/Dance.  All welcome, more the merrier, many hands make light work etc. 

PRE PRIMARY PARENTS CHRISTMAS GATHERING

This has been set for Friday 27 October 8pm, 663 Newcastle Street, Leederville.  Please contact Belinda 0410682991 or Gabrielle 0402140181 for details.

FATHER AND SON CAMP

Please see attached information regarding this year's Father and Son Camp.

CANTEEN ROSTER

Term 3

Friday 22 September

STUDENT FREE DAY - END OF TERM 3

Term 4

Wednesday 11 October

Alison Wilathgamuwa, Justine Scriva

Friday 13 October

Rosa Ridolfo, Emma Yates, Simone McGuire

Thank you  for all the help you have given over the Term to our Canteen and to our Students.  Term 4 commences with the Summer Menu.  See attached:

Accountability

VOLUNTEER WORKSHOP AND CODE OF CONDUCT 

To assist with school based events, please ensure that both of these have been completed. 

1. Complete the Volunteer Workshop 

2. Read and Sign the Code of Conduct which is new in 2017.  

It is a requirement that not only the Parent Volunteer Workshop has been completed, but the school based Code of Conduct has been signed and returned to the office.  

Copies of the Code of Conduct are available from the front office. 

VISITING THE SCHOOL - NEW SIGN IN PROCEDURES

An iPad is now available for entering the school during school hours. This replaces the sign in book. Please follow these procedures:

• Sign in and receive a Lanyard or Exit Card
• Enter the school
• Sign out and return the Lanyard

All visitors to the school must sign in i.e. Parents dropping things off, Parents picking up students, Volunteers helping Canteen or Class, Students arriving late,  Maintenance workers etc.

PROLONGED ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL OF A STUDENT DURING SCHOOL TERM

There is an approval procedure that must be followed if you are taking your children out of school for several days.  

• Letter or email must be sent to the Principal and Teacher advising the school of the circumstances of the absence.
• School then formally approves the absence with a letter sent to Parents.

It is important to note that the Education Act states that all children need to be at school at all times during the school year.

Prolonged absences should only be taken if it is essential for illness, pastoral and family reasons. In this instance it is a requirement that parents provide a valid explanation, in writing, for children’s

non-attendance at school.

It is also important to note that prolonged absence from school will impact on children’s learning.

Discipleship

FEAST OF ST MATTHEW - 21 SEPTEMBER

Matthew must have been surprised when Jesus walked up to him and said, “Follow me.” He probably fell off the stool in his customs booth!

Matthew, also known as Levi, was a tax collector in the town of Capernaum. Most tax collectors were hated by the Jews because they worked for the Romans, who had conquered the land. A tax collector could use his position honestly or dishonestly. The temptation to use the position to become rich was great. Now do you think the choice of Matthew was surprising? Yet Jesus chose a tax collector to follow him, to learn from him, and to go out and spread the Good News to others.

The call from Jesus was more powerful than the call of wealth. Matthew left his work as tax collector. He invited Jesus to a dinner where other tax collectors (publicans) and sinners were gathered. The Pharisees were upset when they saw this, and they said to the disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” Jesus heard them and replied, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. Go and learn what this means, `I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have come to call not the righteous, but sinners.” (See Matthew 9:9–13.)

We know nothing other than that about Matthew from the Scriptures, but we do know that Matthew preached the Good News of Christ, and at least part of the Gospel attributed to him was first written for the Jewish converts in Palestine. There is some uncertainty about where Matthew preached and where and how he died. Some say Matthew went to Persia; some say Syria and Greece, while others say Ethiopia. Yet we can learn much from Matthew. He was a man who knew quite well the power of money. He knew the comfort it could ensure, the recreation it could buy, the luxury it could provide. But he was wise enough to know what it could not do. Money could never give him that sense of peace deep inside. It could never befriend him when he was lonely or give him the strength and courage to go on when all else seemed lost. Money could never buy him forgiveness or love. But the love of Christ could do all this and more.

POPE FRANCIS AND THE JOY OF THE GOSPEL

"We do well to keep in mind the early Christians and our many brothers and sisters throughout history who were filled with joy, unflagging courage and zeal in proclaiming the Gospel. (Evangelii Gaudium...The Joy of the Gospel... #263).

PARISH NEWS

SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM  -   SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION 

Many thanks to all the families who attended the Enrolment Masses last weekend.  A gentle reminder that enrolment forms submission due date is Thursday 21 September.  Please complete and return your child's enrolment form as soon as possible.  Thank you.

Reconciliation Commitment Masses: 

·  Saturday 14 October at 6.30pm OR

·  Sunday 15 October at 9.30am OR

·  Sunday 15 October at 6.00pm

Reconciliation - Parents Information Night

·  Monday 23 October, 7.00pm at the Parish Centre

Reconciliation Retreat at Schoenstatt Shrine

·  Wednesday  25 October

First Reconciliation and Family Retreat

·  Monday 6 November 5.30pm OR 6.00pm OR 6.30pm or

·  Thursday 9 November at 5.30pm or 6.00pm

Yours in Christ,

Faith Rico

First Communion Photos Now Available for Viewing

All those beautiful memories of the First Communion last week will last a while—the children looked so lovely and the families so happy. Mayfair Photography have delivered the proofs of the photos for viewing. Please come to the Infant Jesus Parish Office, Monday - Thursday 9.30am - 12.30pm to view the proofs and to place an order if you wish.  Please note that photographing the proofs is NOT permitted, since all photographs are copyrighted to Mayfair.

INFANT JESUS PARISH 24:7 MORLEY YOUTH GROUP

All youth in Years 6-12 are invited to join us this Friday night, 6-8pm in the Parish Hall.  For more info call Roger 0434 988 711 or Elizabeth 0410 554 393.