Dear Parents and Carers, 

On Sunday as part of the Corrimal Community, we celebrated ‘Spring Into Corrimal'. It was a wonderful opportunity to represent our school in the annual march. Thank you to all the students, staff and parents were joined us in presenting our school and the Corrimal community in the march.

Last week we also celebrate National Child Protection Week and White Balloon Day. It is an opportunity for everyone in our community to think about how we can work together to keep all children safe. Importantly, it reminds everyone that we all have a part to play in protecting all children, even small actions can help to improve a child’s future 
and by building stronger communities, we are creating safer environments for our children.

The theme of the day was ‘Protecting kids is everyone's job, no matter what your job!’.  The students K-6 participated in the White Balloon Day Chalk Art Activities which incorporate the theme and key words including Brave, Protect, Safe, Educate, Empower, Care, Trust, Hope and Listen. Finally, in recognition and acknowledgement of the White Balloon Day at afternoon Award Assembly we reinforced the theme of the day. It was a wonderful day and reinforcement and the 3 rules safety rules - We ALL have the right to feel safe with people, - It’s OK to say “NO” if you feel unsafe or unsure and - Nothing is so yucky that you can’t tell someone about it. It is a great responsibility we have in keeping our kids safe and the students and staff had a lot of fun highlighting in support White Balloon Day.

Thank you for your ongoing support and enjoy your weekend.

Take care.

Mr Brad Colquhoun – Principal

World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation

On Wednesday 4 September the St Columbkille’s community gathered for a liturgy and celebration focusing on the stewardship of God’s creation. Mrs Susie Crick from the local ‘Surfriders’ organisation gave a powerful presentation about caring for our earth, and in particular our oceans. Our Enviro Ninjas, with help from Mrs Russo and Mrs Emmett, led the celebration and introduced a new rap song to help the students remember to ‘scrunch it up and chuck it in” our blue bins. A clip showed the students how soft plastics can produce items in our community.  Watch this link to see how your soft plastics are being recycled and reused  https://www.replas.com.au/ 

A huge thank you to Mr Zhi Fang who will be organising the collection and removal of our soft plastics to the local Coles store.

Mini Vinnies Gathering

Last Friday (September 6) Harper, Emily, Samuel, and Luca went to the Xavier Centre in Wollongong to discuss what we have achieved as a part of the Minnie Vinnies team at St Columbkille’s. We set up our own table so other schools could look at what we had done over the past 12 months. We played a simulation game which helped us feel the danger and sadness of being a refugee. In the afternoon they presented awards to volunteers and students. During the day, some students from schools, participated in a dress up competition for the Most Formal and the Most Craziest outfit. Unfortunately we did not win but were given a chocolate for participating. Thanks to Mrs Herring for taking us. It was a great day!

By Harper Fursey and Emily Sharman

Catholic Mission Launch

On Wednesday 18 September our school captains and vice captains will attend the annual Catholic Mission launch. This year we travel to Nowra to St John the Evangelist Church. Following this our Mini Vinnie members will be organising activities and fund raising events to celebrate the month of ‘Soctober.’ The money we raise helps communities, both local and worldwide, to bring fullness of life to all. Thank you for your continued generosity. 

Reconciliation

Our second preparation evening will be held next Wednesday 18 September at 6.30pm. We continue to keep these students in our prayers as they prepare to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The sacrament will take place on Wednesday 25 September from 9.30-11am. Parents are welcome to attend but are not required on this morning.

Plenary Council 2020

Attention: Parents and families of St Columbkille’s Catholic Primary School

PHASE 2 OF PLENARY COUNCIL 2020

An invitation to discern and propose actions

A process of communal discernment in which we pray, reflect, share, think nationally, think locally and respond with proposals for action will take place within our parishes over the next few months.

You are invited to read about the national themes for discernment and then come to one or more of the sessions across our parishes.

How is God calling us to be a Christ-centred Church in Australia that is:

Please register in the foyer area of each Church. For further enquires talk to your animators or email bullipc2020@gmail.com

Baptismal Preparation

• Corrimal, Saturday 14 September, 3pm in Parish Centre

• Bulli, Saturday 28 September, 3pm in Narthex

Please attend the Church where you would like your child baptised. 

Prayer for Season of Creation

Every five years each school within the Diocese of Wollongong partake in a Cyclic Review.  The Cyclic Review highlights the School Review and Improvement (SRI) journey, celebrating the successes, looking at the challenges and discussing future directions.  To capture a true indication of the journey we invite parents and carers to participate in our Listening Forum. The forum is an opportunity to consider the aspects of St Columbkille’s we wish to hold onto, as well as new ideas we may have for moving into the future.  

The three School Review and Improvement areas within the forum that we will focus on are:

• Catholic Life and Religious Education,
• Students and their Learning
• Parents, partnerships Community Consultation and Communication 

The Listening Forum will occur on Tuesday 24 September from 7pm in the Monsignor Downey Hall.

Light refreshments and lucky door prizes will accompany the process.  Please RSVP via email info@sccdow.catholic.edu.au .

Mrs Maria Disibio - Assistant Principal 

Congratulations to the following students:

Awards

Principal’s Award

KB - James Andary, Kai Fletcher, Flynn Karhof, Reece King, Harlan Menghi, Chamonix Peace

KG - Lachlan Walsh

1B - Kynan Merola, Sophie Willoughby

1G - Darcy Shaw

2B - Anastasia Auld, Alissa Bishop

2G - Steven Byju, Kaitlin Cram, Millie Dalton, Matthew Munn, Eadie Nelson, Mason Townsend

3B – Bailey Mitchell, Amelia Rutledge, Riley Smith, Daniel Tramacco

3G – Wintah Breakspear, Victoria Muller, Paxton Stewart, Isaac Tasca, Ricardo Vega

4B - Harper Duggan

5B - Billy Collyer, Taje Dorrington

5G - Levi Hart

6B - Asha Waters

6G - Sarah Heaton

Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop Award

KB - Boston Bennett, Darcy Fursey

1B - Talon Mayo

1G - Isabella Masters

3B - Harper Briscoe-Hough, Chantelle Fleury, Levi Huggins

3G - Sibella Bartzos

5B - Billy Collyer

5G - Maddison Wood

Medallion

3B - Harper Briscoe-Hough, Levi Huggins

3G - Zac Rosengren

4B - Samuel Warmington

A Staff Spirituality Day has been planned for Friday 27 September.  This will be a Pupil Free Day for our students and hence the last day of Term 3 will be Thursday 26 September.  Term 4 of the school year will resume on Monday 14 October.

The SZapp App linked to our Schoolzine Newsletter is available to download from the App and Play Store.  Downloading the App will provide you with another form of communication.  In addition to the latest and archieved newsletters, the App includes links to our school website, our social media pages, school calendar and more, plus it also contains contact us facitlities.   

Simply download the App from the App or Play Store to your device, select the region, enter and select our school name and login using an exisitng email address.  

The newsletter and alerts will continue to be sent via Compass.  The SZapp will just provide information via a different forum, which you may find easier to use.  

Please contact the School Office, if you have any questions. 

Maria Disibio - Assistant Principal

Here Ye', Here Ye'. In HSIE, Year 4 students have been learning about the First Fleet. On Friday the 6 September, we travelled to Sydney where we visited the Australian National Maritime Museum, toured a replica of Captain Cook's Ship - The Endeavour and had a walking tour of The Rocks. Participating in real-life experiences allowed the story of British Colonisation and its impact on the Eora people unfold for our young students. All students represented our school beautifully and had a thirst for knowledge throughout the day. Thank you Ms Moretti, Mrs Rathbone and Miss Tyndall and to our parent helpers, Mr Immens, Mr Duvall, Ms Pippen and Mrs Jacobson for ensuring Year 4 have every learning experience possible. 

September is the month for the Care of Creation. At St Columbkilles our action is to try to reduce our waste stream to landfill. We are introducing soft plastic recycling. To help the other students remember what goes in the ‘old blue bin’ we made signs for the bin, taught them a song and followed it up with a class visit. 

The official change over to the summer uniform is Monday 16 September.  Parents and carers are asked to check the condition of your child’s uniform, especially their hat. The school uniform is outlined in our Uniform Policy and on page 12 of the Parent Information Booklet It is expected that all children are wearing the correct uniform daily; this includes the correct joggers for both PE and sport. Children not wearing the correct uniform, after a reminder, will be given an ‘Out of Uniform notice’ to be signed and returned to the school office.

The Term 3 P&F Disco will be held on Thursday 19 September.  The Infants Disco (K-2) will commence at 5pm and conclude at 6:30.  The Primary disco will commence at 7pm and conclude at 8:30pm.  Entry fee will be $5 this includes a drink and packet of chips.  Additonal food and drink will be available for purchase and so to will glo items and light up accessories.  

Get out those dancing shoes! 

Footy Colours Day - Friday 20 September, is a national fundraising campaign held during the month of September to support kids living with cancer. Schools, workplaces, groups and clubs across Australia are encouraged to wear their favourite footy team’s colours and host an event to raise much-needed funds. Every dollar raised supports Fight Cancer Foundation’s education programs to help kids with cancer continue with their education during treatment and recovery.

As a school community, we will be celebrating Footy Colours Day on Friday 20 September. Students and staff are encouraged to wear a jersey from their favourite sports team and provide a gold coin donation.

If you would like more information about Footy Colours Day, please visit their website https://www.fightcancer.org.au/footy-colours-day-homepage 

I’m very excited to congratulate another 67 super readers. Reading really is their secret power!!

Kinder: Finn Conway, Poppy Galaxidis, Stella Howell, Theia Vincent, Matthew Bertacco

Yr 1: Aidan Conway, Rosalie Larkin, Abby Mannion,  Ciara Pons, Sabina Santillan, Abbie Stenos, Jasmine Bertacco

Yr 2: Millie Dalton, Luca Calmasini, Hugo Immens

Yr 3: Niamh Conway, Kayle Galaxidis, Willow Jenkins, Zaria Nguyen

Yr 4: Maddison Beverley, Orlando Carrasco, Harper Duggan, Matilda Noonan, Stella Peiris, Maricar Santillan, Marcus Saveski, Thomas Immens, Ileana Lozenkovski

Yr 5: Matilda Bailey, Robert Banfield, Mira Cameron, Tahlia Capocchiano, Taje Dorrington, Elayna Elston, Jay Giblett, Riley Holl, Oliver Ibrahim, Tyler Karhof, Sophia Kordalis, Riley Locke, Wil Malcolm, Niceisha Manago, Alana Mauroplous, Samuel Morrisey, Emily Sharman, Lucas Sharman, Luca Tortorici, Joelle Bates, Billy Collyer, Lucas Dubowski, Alessandra Ezquerro, Neave Hurley, Isabella Oliver, Xavier Palermo, Noah Smart, Lukas Srbinoski, Zara Srbinoski, Jake Walsh

Yr 6: Katarina Fleury, Sarah Heaton, Cohen Manago, Kye Mitchell, Luke Purtell, Emy Ryan, Dakota Short, Macie Simon, Tayte Caitlin, Jack McPhee

Well done everyone! Thank you to all who have participated.

Paula Russo - Teacher Librarian

There has been a change in some of the products that are available within our canteen. Strawberry Moosies, Jumpys (JJs chips) no longer meet the NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy and will no longer be stocked. For further information regarding: Healthy School Canteen, please visit the link below:

healthyschoolcanteens.nsw.gov.au

In preparation for the 2020 school year, we are looking into outsourcing the running of our school canteen. Currently aproximatley half the Primary Schools in our Diocese have an external business  operating their canteens.

We will begin the tenturing process next term and will keep you updated on the outcome.

We ask that you please claim your child’s lost clothing, lunch and drink bottles from the lost property baskets in the Basement before the end of term.  Unclaimed items with no name labels will be washed and either placed in the clothing pool or donated to charity. 

Thank you in advance. 

We are required to clean up the Administration area of the school for structural renovations which will occur during the school break.  In doing so we will be removing items of furnature that we no longer use.  The items in good condition will be placed out near the large bin.  If you would like to claim the furniture item for your home office, holiday home or the man shed, please feel free to do so.  

Canteen Roster

Term 3 - Week 9

Monday, 16 September - 

Janine Baumeister, Marc Fursey, Kerry Fabon, Trudie Bell (11.30-2.30)

Tuesday, 17 September – SUSHI TUESDAY

(Canteen is closed – Sushi Available via Online Order Only)

Wednesday, 18 September

Linda Logue, Gisella Villella, Tracey Disibio, Caroline Ayres

Thursday, 19 September

Pamela O'Brien, Ashley Cooper, Anita Zubovic (9.00-11.30), Lana Bloom (11.30-2.30)

Friday, 20 September

Kirsten Immens, Tanya Coughlan, Elizabeth Coll

Term 3 - Week 10

Monday, 23 September

Kirsten Stone, Diana Tasca, Olivia Seweris (9.00-12.00)

Tuesday, 24 September – SUSHI TUESDAY

(Canteen is closed – Sushi Available via Online Order Only)

Wednesday, 25 September

Avril Imber, Lesley Elms, Helen Pittman (9.00-11.30), Ashley Potts (11.30-2.30)

Thursday, 26 September

Tienelle Anderson-Ireland, Dianne Hukins

Friday, 27 September - PUPIL FREE DAY