SCHOOL NEWS
Learning
BOOK CLUB
Don't Forget! Scholastic Book Club Orders are due Monday 4 September.
YEAR TWO LEARNING
The Year Two children are immersed in their learning and are continuing to work towards being the best that they can be.
In Religious Education, the children have been wondering at the human experience of being alive and able to love. The students were introduced to the source of these experiences, the human soul. The students explored reasons why Catholics celebrate the Eucharist using special actions, vessels and words. The Year Twos have begun to wonder at the human experience of belonging to a family. This has lead them to wonder at God, who gave them their families to love each of them personally. They will continue to explore ways in which Jesus lived in a family and this shows different ways of loving family members.
Each day the Year Two’s dedicated Literacy block is divided into three specific areas targeting Reading, Writing and Word Study. During this term the children have been learning about the structure of writing persuasive and informative texts as well as consolidating their understanding of writing narratives, retells and recounts. They have been busy creating persuasive texts by formulating arguments to support a variety of topics. In reading, the Year Two children are continuing to build and consolidate strategies to assist them with literal and inferential comprehension of a variety of texts.
In Mathematics the children have been working hard on their understanding of Place Value. The children have been exploring the number concept of multiplication through repeated addition, groups and arrays as well as division through sharing. In the area of Data Representation and Interpretation the children continue to collect and represent data through graphing and tallies. In the Measurement and Geometry strand they will explore the concept of telling the time using both analogue and digital clocks.
The Year Two conceptual focus this term is examining the changes in technology and the impact this has had on lives today. Through discussion and research the children have begun to explore the history of music/entertainment devices and how technology has changed the way generations of people live out their daily lives. The children have also been exploring the impact developing technology has had in various areas of our lives especially communicating with others both near and far.
In Science, Mr Capolingua is focusing on Biological Science. To support this learning the children have been observing and caring for mealworms in the classroom. They have also been discussing personal growth and changes from birth and recognising that living things have predictable characteristics at different stages of development.
In Health this term, with Mrs Clementson, the students have been focusing on changes in their relationships with friends and families now that they have grown older and have new responsibilities they are entrusted with.
In Music, Mrs Boddy has continued to provide opportunities for the children to participate in a rich music and movement program.
Mr Sheridan has been busy leading the children through a structured Physical Education program where they have learnt specific skills. The children have participated in essential fitness activities where they put their skills into practice.
YEAR 4 NETBALL
FOOTY FINALS FUN DAY
On 15 September (Friday of Week 9) The Wellness Ministry will be holding an afternoon (after lunch) of football and sporting skills. All year levels from Pre-Primary to Year 6 will be placed in different AFL and WAFL teams and will rotate around a variety of activities containing different skills. The children are allowed to wear a piece of clothing of their favourite football team for a gold coin donation. All money raised will go to our Infant Jesus Parish.
This will be a fun afternoon, but we will need some parent helpers to lead the different activities. Please complete the following form to let us know if you can help.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FootyFinalsDay
The Wellness Ministry
CAMP QUALITY PUPPET SHOW
On Monday 4 September Camp Quality Puppet Show is coming to Infant Jesus School. Students from Kindergarten to Year Six will view a puppet show which provides a fun and engaging performance that aims to dispels common myths and misconceptions about cancer in an age appropriate way. There will be three different shows catering to the pre-school, junior primary and upper primary age groups. The Camp Quality Puppet Show helps schools create supportive communities for any child affected by cancer, whether they are living with cancer themselves or have a family member with cancer. All parents are welcome to attend the performances.
9.00am – 9.45am Year One, Two & Three
9.50am – 10.30am Kindy & Pre-Primary
11.00am – 11.45am Years Four, Five & Six
Engagement
PARENT & FRIENDS NEWS
QUIZ NIGHT
The committee has decided to open the last tickets for individual purchase. Tickets available for $15 each, please email president.pafc@gmail.com to book.
QUIZ NIGHT DONATIONS
We are still in need of donations to be used as prizes on the night. In particular wine, chocolates and items we can include in hampers. Any businesses who donate vouchers or products will be promoted on facebook and on the night of the event. Please drop items into the school office or email president.pafc@gmail.com if you would like us to collect them.
INFANT JESUS DAY
We would like to thank volunteers for so generously donating their time to help on Infant Jesus Day. Events like this need lots of hands and we appreciate you lending yours! Thank you Sarah Ruggiero, Jenny Allpike, Marisa Gulluni, Maria Bellesini, Ida Romeo, Connie Sciullo, Sherrie Giglia, Irene Gianatti, Liselle Morgan, Anna Williams, Jess Musca, Billie Po, Olivia Ostaszewskyj, Nicola Tutt, Justyna Dimasi and Belinda Charmi. Thank you to our superstars on the BBQ, Christian Gianatti, Leah Wilson, Mathew Williams and Natalie Marion. Finally thank you to all the Parent Representatives and Parents who donated food for the morning tea.
Year 5 Parent Dinner
When: Friday, 8 September at 7pm
Venue: Italians Restaurant, Morley
RSVP: ASAP, Maria 0410 151 110
Hope you can make it!
FATHER AND SON CAMP
Please see attached information regarding this year's Father and Son Camp.
CANTEEN ROSTER
Term 3
Friday 1 September
Emma Yates, Simone McGuire, Rosa Ridolfo
Monday 4 September
Renae Levings, Paige Di Dio, Anella Tollis
Wednesday 6 September
There will be no canteen available for students on this day.
Marisol Rapy, Cheryl Barras, Jenny Allpike
The attached Winter Menu continues for Term 3.
Accountability
SCHOOL FEES
A reminder that fees are due by this Friday 31 August 2017. Please contact the school office if you are unable to pay by this date.
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.
Infant Jesus Day
On Infant Jesus Day the activities in the afternoon raised a significant amount of money. The session raised $2139.75. We thank everyone in our school community for a fantastic day celebrating our school heritage.
Discipleship
SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS
It was wonderful to see so many Infant Jesus School families at the parish over the weekend celebrating the Silver Jubilee Anniversary of the church. Many thanks to our talented Infant Jesus School Concert Band and School Choir for their heartfelt performances. Thanks are also extended to the P&F who provided cupcakes for the children to enjoy after the 9:30 mass.
ENVIRONMENTAL MINISTRY NEWS
As the Environmental Ministry, we have been inspecting the classes of each year level every Monday. We check their uniform, class and bags and there has been a clear improvement to our school. Classrooms are neater allowing better thinking and a better school and we hope that we keep showing a steady improvement - the students at Infant Jesus School are definitely #ExpectingGreatThings in their uniform, work and school. Good job Infant Jesus!
SAINT GREGORY THE GREAT - FEASTDAY 3 SEPTEMBER
Gregory was born about A.D. 540 in Rome, the son of a wealthy senator. Like most of the nobility of his time, he was well educated. But unlike many, he was generous and concerned about those who were poor.
In his early thirties, Gregory was made the chief prefect, or governor, of Rome. Gregory was attracted to the religious life and soon left his position. He converted the family estate in Rome into the Abbey of Saint Andrew, became a monk there, and founded six Benedictine monasteries on his estates in Sicily. In about 578, he was ordained a deacon of Rome and sent as the papal ambassador to Constantinople, where he served until 585. When he arrived back in Rome, he was made the abbot of Saint Andrew’s.
In 590, Gregory was acclaimed pope by the clergy and the people of Rome. Unwillingly, Gregory accepted the role, calling himself the “servant of the servants of God.” Because of his political skill, learning, talents, and deep devotion to God, Gregory was able to make peace with the invading Lombards, save the city from famine by reorganizing the property and granaries of the Church, and restore order within the Church. In 596, he sent Augustine of Canterbury and 40 other monks to England to teach the Angles the faith. Gregory is called the “Apostle of England.” He died March 12, 604
POPE FRANCIS AND THE JOY OF THE GOSPEL
"The Gospel offers us the chance to live life on a higher plane, but with no less intensity: "Life grows by being given away, and it weakens in isolation and comfort. Indeed, those who enjoy life most are those who leave security on the shore and become excited by the mission of communicating life to others"". (Evangelii Gaudium "Joy of the Gospel" #10).
PARISH NEWS
SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM
Many thanks to all the First Eucharist families, school and catechist teachers who came along to the Parent and Child Workshop last Monday the 28th of August. It turned out to be a successful night all because you were there selflessly sharing your time for the good of our children.
Important Reminders:
First Eucharist Retreat and final practice:
Friday, 8 September starts at 9:00am at Infant Jesus Parish Centre
First Eucharist Masses:
· Saturday 9 September at 6.30pm
· Sunday 10 September at 9.30am and at 11.30am
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
ENROLMENT MASSES:
Saturday 16 Sept at 6.30pm OR
Sunday 17 Sept at 9.30am OR
Sunday 17 Sept at 6.00pm
COMMITMENT MASSES:
Saturday 14 Oct at 6.30pm OR
Sunday 15 Oct at 9.30am OR
Sunday 15 Oct at 6.00pm
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.