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- FROM THE PRINCIPAL AND ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS
- HAPPY BIRTHDAY
- RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
- 2024 PREMIER'S READING CHALLENGE
- CHRISTMAS CONCERT REMINDERS
- 2ND HAND UNIFORM ROOM VOLUNTEER
- 2025 YEAR 3, 4, 5 AND 6 SWIMMING CARNIVAL
- 20% Discount on Sports & Co-Curricular Group Photos available until 12/12/2024
- School bus service changes from 9 December
- SCHOOL TERMS AND HOLIDAYS 2025
- SCHOOL CALENDAR
* ASSEMBLY THIS FRIDAY - 1:45 p.m.
From the Principal
Last Sunday’s Gospel…
It was the first Sunday of Advent last Sunday and Jesus spoke of the time when He would come again. We must be ready and watchful. This season leading to the birth of Jesus marks the beginning of the Church or liturgical year. The Good news began with the coming of Jesus so it is fitting that we reflect on the year we have had and look forward to a new one as we prepare for the
birth of a baby who literally changed life for all people on earth and still does.
News…
Classes 2025
Students will be meeting their class teachers this coming Monday afternoon. New students to the school for 2025 will also be included. The new classes will participate in some activities to help
students and teachers become familiar with each other and what the routines will be on the first day back in 2025 – where to put their bags etc. All students have been placed with at least one of the friends they requested so we anticipate a happy transition. We will let you know teachers and classes on Monday too.
Parent and Carer Information and Q&A Sessions
We had 4 parents for the afternoon session and seven for the evening one. All agreed to trial a model for 2025 of these Q and A sessions twice a term and a calendar of events published early in the new year that parents can help out with. In this way, much of the benefit long enjoyed by having an active P&F should be maintained with less work. While about two thirds of people wanted a P&F, only a quarter were prepared to be an executive member. We will review the model for 2025 and make further decisions moving forward. We also discussed:
- Homework;
- Lunches to be brought inside classrooms;
- Car line challenges;
- Having a healthy canteen and not having food rewards from staff;
- Playing before eating time;
- Possible use of text books;
- Buses for school events included in fees and much more.
I explained the reason for children catching buses to the Christmas Concert was that over 150 students turned up to the athletics carnival without nominating to catch buses. This meant there was no permission for them to travel nor any money paid towards their bus trip. This meant that the carnival had to run late because there weren’t enough buses. I am very appreciative of the time parents and carers took to come and, for their questions and feedback.
I also thank Ms Ahern and Mr Burns for giving their time by being present and collating material in preparation of the chat and maintaining notes for future reference. I encourage as many of you as possible to come in future too.
Swimming Lessons
I very much look forward to your attendance at our upcoming events – Feast and Grandparent’s Day, Christmas Concert, End of Year Mass and Year 6 Farewell celebrations.
God Bless,
Michelle Rolfe
Principal
This term we have three special Liturgies / Masses that we will be celebrating:
Finally, we say farewell to our Year 6 during our End of Year Mass celebration
Mass: End of Year Mass
Date: Friday 13 December 2024
Time: 10 am
Place: School Shelter
WEEKENDS
Saturday Vigil 5:30pm
Sunday 8:30am | 10:00am | 5:30pm.
WEEKDAYS:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday - 9:00am
Wednesday 7:30pm
Saturday 9:30am
SPANISH MASS - Saturday 7:00pm
FILIPINO MASS – 2nd Sunday- 4:00pm
Devotional Times
ROSARY: BEFORE weekday Mass.
DIVINE MERCY
Chaplet- Fridays after 9am Mass
Chaplet & Benediction - First Fridays.
Divine Mercy Prayer Group: 4th Friday at 6.30pm (in crying room)
HOLY HOUR led by Filipino Group: First Saturday of the month 11am
Throughout the year, several of our MIEV students have participated in the 2024 Premier’s Reading Challenge. These students have read a selection of PRC books and books of their own choice in order to complete the challenge.
We would like to acknowledge and congratulate the following students who have completed the 2024 challenge:
Maya M - Kinder, Darcy B - Year 1, Hannah D - Year 1,
Angad N - Year 1, Ariana Y - Year 2 , Piper M - Year 4,
Rhiannon B - Year 4, Nishant C - Year 6, Kara V - Year 6
We would also like to acknowledge Kara V in Year 6 for receiving a platinum award. To be awarded this level of achievement, Kara has completed the PRC for seven years in a row.
The 2024 PRC awards will be presented at the final school assembly for the year on Friday 13 December.
Rebecca Sidorenko
What do children need to wear for our Christmas Concert?
As posted on Compass on Friday afternoon.
- Kinder-Christmas themed or Christmas colours (red, green, white, gold, silver) T-shirt/shorts/dresses. Christmas hair accessories e.g. clips, ribbons, headbands or hats.
- Year 1-White T-shirt with denim or plain coloured shorts/skirt. Girls can wear a white dress. Gold Tinsel Halo, measured and cut in a labelled snap lock bag.
- Year 2-White T-shirt and black shorts/ pants/ skirt.
- Year 3-Christmas T-shirt (black, white, red or green), black shorts/ pants/ skirt. OPTIONAL- Rudolph Antlers, Red Rudolph nose.
- Year 4-White or Yellow T-shirt and black shorts/ pants/ skirt.
- Year 5-Plain Black T-shirt, Plain Black Shorts/Skirt (no bike or footy shorts) or Plain Black Dress.
- Year 6-Christmas T-shirt (black, white, red or green) and Denim shorts (or plain coloured)- no bike or footy shorts. No glitter/coloured hair spray or coloured hair extensions as we still have over a week of school.
Christmas Concert Reminder
Please remember to provide permission for your child to attend our Christmas concert. All the details can be found on Compass. For more information, please contact the school office.
DEAR PARENTS,
WE REQUIRE A VOLUNTEER TO OPEN THE UNIFORM ROOM EACH MONDAY MORNING AT 8:30 A.M. IN 2025.
WE THANK KERRY WATSON FOR BEING OUR VOLUNTEER FOR MANY YEARS. YOUR HELP IS VERY MUCH APPRECIATED.
The 2025 Swimming Carnival is being held in Term 1 on Monday 10 February, 2025 at Macquarie Fields Leisure Centre. A Compass invitation has been sent to families of students who will be in Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 in 2025.
Event Nomination
Your child will need to nominate for one of the following swimming options. Students will not be able to nominate for multiple distances. For example, if your child wishes to compete in the 50m freestyle and the 50m breaststroke, they will not be able to nominate for any 25m events or novelties. Students who nominate for the 100m freestyle or 200m medley must send through their squad times to complete their nomination. These can be sent to the school email: info@mievdow.catholic.edu.au with attention to Ms Beckman / Mr Holmes. The due date for nominations is Friday 13th of December.
1. 50m timed competitive events
- Students who nominate for this distance must be confident swimmers who can swim this distance unassisted.
- Students will have their race/s timed for these events.
- Students who place 1st, 2nd or 3rd overall in their age group may be selected to represent the school at Diocesan level for these
- 25m untimed events
- Students who nominate for this distance must be capable of swimming this distance unassisted.
- These races are not timed.
- Assisted swimming for non-swimmers/novelties
- Non-swimmers may nominate for this event.
- Students will be assisted to swim in the shallow end of the pool by a teacher/parent volunteer.
Transport
- The 2025 Swimming Carnival and bus costs are included in your 2025 school fees.
- ALL STUDENTS MUST COME TO SCHOOL AND CATCH THE BUS TO THE SWIMMING CARNIVAL.
- If you wish for your child to leave the carnival with you, they will need to be signed out at the end of the carnival by their classroom teacher. You will not be reimbursed if your child does not catch the bus back to school.
Volunteers
If you would like to volunteer on the day to assist with timekeeping, marshalling or helping in the pool, please indicate via the questions on the Compass invitation. All carnival volunteers must have completed a Parent Volunteer Induction to assist at school sporting carnivals and gala days. A Parent Volunteer Induction will be held during Week 2 of Term 1, 2025 with a date to be confirmed
Dear Parents,
These school sports and co-curricular groups were photographed on 16/10/2024:
* STUDENT LEADERS
* YEAR 6
You can now view and purchase the group images listed above and if you place your order before 12/12/2024 you will get a 20% early order discount. Just click on the link below. Please note the discount will be automatically applied at checkout.
Images can also be viewed by visiting www.advancedlife.com.au entering the code:
737 5JZ 8ZH and clicking on “Group Photos”
Important
- Sports and co-curricular group photos can only be purchased online,PLEASE DO NOT return payment to your school
- If your child's group or team is scheduled to be photographed at a later date, you will receive an additional email notification when the images are ready to be ordered
- Photos will be returned to your school for distribution approximately six weeks after the discountedearly order period has closed
- Past years' photographs including sports, co-curricular and representative groups are also available at your school'sadvancedorder and your child's advancedyou photo sites
advancedlife would like to express our appreciation to Mary Immaculate Parish Primary School for placing your trust in us. Please remember we offer a 100% money-back guarantee on our products to ensure your peace of mind. We would also love to receive your feedback or resolve any issues you may experience, to ensure your satisfaction. If you have any questions, comments or feedback relating to your advancedlife experience, please contact us at www.advancedlife.com.au/contact
Dear Parents and Carers,
We have been advised of changes to bus services being implemented from December 9 that may impact our students travel arrangements.
Attached is a document outlining the route changes. In addition, we encourage all students to check timetables at https://transportnsw.info/routes/bus or use the Trip Planner at https://transportnsw.info/trip#/tripto check the times of the bus(es) they catch. Be sure to change the date in the options, and if using the Trip Planner, click “refine” and add “school bus” to ensure dedicated school services appear as a travel option.
Kind regards,
Mr Lindsay Burns
* Term 1 - Friday 31 January to Friday 11 April 2025
PUPIL FREE DAY - Friday 31 January 2025 and Monday 3 February 2025
(Yrs 1 – 6 begin Tuesday 4 February 2025) Kindergarten begin Wednesday 5 February
Autumn school holidays – Monday 14 April to Thursday 24 April 2025
* Term 2 - Monday 28 April to Friday 4 July 2025
Winter school holidays – Monday 7 July to Friday 18 July 2025
* Term 3 - Monday 21 July to Friday 26 September 2025
Spring school holidays – Monday 29 September to Friday 10 October 2025
* Term 4 - Monday 13 October to Friday 19 December
Summer school holidays - Monday 22 December 2025 to Monday 26 January 2026