TERM 3 WEEK 8 NEWSLETTER

Dear Parents and families,

We start this newsletter with our thoughts and prayers for the families in our extended community who have been impacted by the recent accident in Buxton. May God give them comfort and hope.

RUOK DAY

This R U OK Day show 'There's more to say after R U OK '

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SOn-jqjbfQ

RUOK DAY is a National Day of recognition, however I know that in our community of St Michaels, this occurs everyday. People are kind and considerate and I truly value that as a special part of St Michaels. Thank you for being there for each other. It’s important to remember though, that everyone needs someone to be there for them.. Even just to listen. 

PRAYER FOR R U OK? DAY 2022

We walk together in hope… 

Just as Jesus walked with others and asked them what they needed
Today we pray that we may be guided by the Spirit to do the same. 

We walk together in compassion… 

We walk with those who feel lost, 

overwhelmed or alone. 

And we endeavour to create a space 

where others can be real. 

We walk together in love… 

We listen, because people matter. 

We walk with each other, 

because connection matters. 

And we ask “RUOK”, because we care. 

We reach out… 

We reach out in love to those we know. 

We pray for those we cannot reach. 

And we practice self-compassion, 

as we carry our own pain. 

We ask each other “R U OK?” 

Leaving space for more to say. 

We trust that God is walking with us 

every step of the way 

Whispering to our hearts, 

“Do not be afraid, I am with you.” 

We hold each other, today, in love. 

And we are held in love by the Compassionate One. 

Today we stand together, held in love.

AUSTRALIAN DENTAL HEALTH

Today we had a visit from the Australian Dental Health Unit. They were so helpful. The Dentists said to say thank you to the students who booked in for this service. 

BOOK WEEK 2022- DREAMING WITH EYES OPEN 

What a fantastic time we had at our Book Week parade. Thank you to the staff and students who participated with such enthusiasm.

If you wish to see photos or video from the parade, have a look at our Term 3 Week 6 Online Assembly or our St Michael’s Facebook Page.

Here are our staff dressed as characters from The Wizard of Oz!

COLOURING COMPETITION- WINNERS

This year we held a colouring competition for Book Week. Below are the students who received prizes. All of the children’s work was amazing. You can have a look in the hall in the morning at drop off or at after school bell time if you would like to see the entries. 

G DAY- GRANDPARENTS AND GREAT PEOPLE DAY

Words truly cannot express the amazing day that we were able to share with the grandparents and great people of our student community. It was such a joyful and “happy” emotional day for the visitors and I am sure you have all heard great stories from your children and family members about the day.

A couple of lovely remarks that have been made about the day are as follows:

"Congratulations to all the staff & helpers you were all amazing...

How proud we all are, our children are blessed to have such caring & talented teachers. 

Such a joyful & beautiful day, smiles, cuddles everywhere & so many gorgeous & talented students. So well done THANKYOU 

"Saint Michaels"I personally was very emotional" so  beautiful, I certainly felt the love.....

A wonderful first GP day.  Congratulations to all staff, helpers and the children for all your hard work and effort to create an amazing event, making everyone feel very welcome and special.

It was a fantastic day and congratulations to all of you for your dedication to the pupils by staff and volunteers. 

Our first Grandparents Day and WOW it was amazing.  From the moment we walked through the gate and were greated by young students, watching all the fantastic acts on stage, the morning tea and attending the book fair we realised what a truly wonderful school St Michaels is with caring and creative teachers that bring out the best in their students.  Congrats on an amazing day St Michaels.

FRIDAY ASSEMBLIES- PARENTS CAN VIEW CONCERT ITEMS

As mentioned in a newsfeed earlier this week I have put snippets of the concert items on our St Michael's Facebook page for people who weren't there to have a look. We wanted to be able to share the concert items as best as possible with the parent community, so each week this term, we will showcase two classes' concert items at our Friday afternoon assembly for the parents to see.

This week, Kindergarten and Year 1 will each show their two items. Due to the additional items, our Assembly on Friday 9 September will commence at 2:15pm.

* On Friday 16th September (Week 9), we will showcase Year 2 and Year 3, commencing at 2:15pm

* On Friday 23rd September (Week 10), we will showcase Year 4 and Year 5 commencing at 2:15pm

* On Friday 14th October (Term 4 Week 1) we will showcase Year 6 and Liturgy Group commencing at 2:15pm. 

HOT DOG FUNDRAISER- NEXT WEDNESDAY 14 SEPTEMBER

Thank you to those parents who have sent back the Hot Dog Day order form. If you still want to order a hot dog package, can you send the form and correct money by tomorrow, Friday 9th September.

EXCURSIONS

STAGE 2

Tomorrow our Year 3 and Year 4 students along with Mr Nash, Mrs Williamson, Mrs Townsend and Mr Sherry will be going on an excursion to the Campbelltown Bike Education Centre. We hope they have a wonderful time at the centre and also enjoy the train ride. Year 3 and Year 4 parents will have all the details in regards to this excursion via COMPASS such as: 

When : Friday 9th September

Uniform : Sport uniform with school hat

Transport : Train / Walking

Departing : 8:06am Mittagong Station (Students need to be dropped off at Mittagong station by 7:45am, so that their name can be marked off.)

Returning : Approximately 3:30pm Mittagong Station

Cost : Covered by the Excursion Levy 

Supervising Staff : Mr Nash,  Mrs Williamson, Mr Sherry and Mrs Townsend.

What to bring: Lunch, afternoon tea, drinks and a raincoat in a backpack.  Students may like to bring their own bike helmet if they wish. Students who don’t bring one will have one supplied.

If the excursion needs to be postponed due to the weather, a notification will be sent out through COMPASS.

YEAR 6

Tomorrow Year 6 are attending Activate the Fire- an Immersive Spiritual Experience at St Paul’s Primary School, Moss Vale along with students from St Thomas Aquinas Primary School, Bowral and St Anthony’s Primary School, Picton. Students will be transported by private vehicles to and from the venue. Mrs Mitchell will be attending with the students. We hope Year 6 have a wonderful day.

Year 6 have been given an event information sheet and details are also on COMPASS. 

TERM 4 EXCURSIONS

Next term, Year 1 and Year 2 will be attending the Wollongong Science Centre,  Year 5 and Year 6 will be attending Mary MacKillop Place and Year 6 will have their camp. More details to come on all these events. 

CATHOLIC MISSIONS LAUNCH

Next Tuesday, two Year 6 students along with Mrs Mitchell and myself will be attending the Catholic Mission Launch at St Thomas More Church, Ruse. We will be holding a Catholic Mission fundraiser next term on 4 November, which will be Crazy Hair Day. This will be a way for us to  support to Catholic Mission.

KINDERGARTEN MAUBARA FUNDRAISER DAY

On Thursday 22 September, our Kindergarten class will lead us in a  Maubara Fundraiser. It will be  Happy Hats and Special Sneakers day. Students can wear their favourite hat and favourite sneakers  with their uniforms on that day for a gold coin donation. 

STAFF ON LEAVE

Miss Campbell is currently on leave until the end of this term. We welcome Mr Chris Boyd to our Year 2 class. 

Mrs Sewell is on leave until the end of this term.

LIBRARY NEWS

We thank Mrs Sewell, Mrs Toohey and Mrs Murnane for the wonderful job they did in preparing and organising the Book Fair. Our Book Fair raised $1800 in Scholastic Books Rewards, which will enable us to continue to purchase new resources for the Library. Thank you to our parents, grandparents and friends for supporting the Book Fair. Thank you also to the wonderful people who donated books to our Library. These are just some of the titles that have been donated to the Library. 

ST PAUL’S INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE

St Paul’s International College is holding its International festival once again this year on the 16th September between 4pm and 7pm. Due to Covid, they haven't been able to hold it for the last two years however they can this year.

The College has emailed us and said  “We'd love to see as many local children come along to the event as possible and have some fun with us. Everything is free except food and drinks ($6 a meal)”

See attached flyer