Dear Families of St Columba’s,
Keep an eye out to sign up to the P&F new schedule, ‘Just one thing’ which will be available soon!
School Cross Country
Congratulations to Pascal Faction on winning last Friday’s Faction Cross Country Carnival. The final results were:
Pascal – 1100
McAuley – 1094
Columbanus – 1032
Russell – 870
Individual Results
| Champion | Runner-up | 3rd Place | 4th Place | |
| Year 1 Girls | Thea O’Reilly | Harriet Stazzonelli | Erin Kennewell | Jessica Kennewell |
| Year 1 Boys | Mason Sardelich | Jasper Fry | Aiden Harris | Chase Gilbert |
| Year 2 Girls | Monica Jaramillo Restrepo | Maddy Markowski | Tessa Cavalli | Thea Setzinger |
| Year 2 Boys | Spencer Landis | Harvey Ferguson | Harrison MacPherson | Reuben Williams |
| Year 3 Girls | Mia Fernandez | Evie Hamilton | Amelia Wilkey | Asher Felton |
| Year 3 Boys | Henry Webb | Huw Humphreys | Alexander Lilleyman | Jude Allison |
| Year 4 Girls | Isla Bentley | Ivy Hoogland | Harriet Webb | Sofia Jaramillo Restrepo |
| Year 4 Boys | Elliot Dorozenko | Hunter Sardelich | Michael Baldwin | Mason Harper |
| Year 5 Girls | Alyssa Clark | Olivia Harris | Sayuthmee Ratnayake | Zoe Juszkiewicz |
| Year 5 Boys | Edmond Cavalli | Gethin Humphreys | Ty Fernandez | William Armstrong |
| Year 6 Girls | Kalani Brammer | Camille Tribut | Lila Harris | Amelia Dorozenko |
| Year 6 Boys | Dylan Sardelich | Oliver Landis | Rafael Martino Da Fonseca | Zander Smith |
Thank you and congratulations to our Physical Education Specialist, Dylan Banks on a well-co-ordinated event. The students were well prepared to participate to their best and students were so well supported by Student Leaders and Families who were able to attend. The weather was also very kind to us. Mr Banks had his eye on the future forecast for most of the week. He was preparing for the worst but hoping for the best. I think in the end some prayers too got us over the line. Well done Mr Banks.
Attendance at School Matters
School attendance matters as early as kindergarten. Children who regularly attend school have opportunities to socialise, problem solve, and learn in an enriched environment. Studies show that children who miss too many days in Kindergarten and Pre-Primary, struggle academically in later years.
It only takes one absence every two weeks for attendance to be concerning as learning is missed.
Attend today and achieve for a lifetime.
How can parents help?
- Make sure you child attends school every day unless they are ill
- Have a regular morning routine that helps your child prepare for school
- Solve any problems your child is having at school with their teacher as early as possible
- Plan vacations during non-school days
- Schedule your child’s dental and medical appointments at the end of the school day.
We strongly encourage family holidays not be taken during school time. In the event holidays cannot occur during school holiday time some suggested activities to support your child could be:
- Daily journal writing;
- Read daily;
- Practising of times tables and general number facts;
- Students can continue to access School Apps such as Matific and Reading Eggs.
COVID19 Operating Guidelines Update
The following requirements are in place for staff and students who test positive to COVID-19:
- Staff and students are encouraged to remain home until symptoms resolve, however they are permitted to attend school / care services, if they choose.
- COVID-19 positive persons are not required to wear a face mask.
- COVID-19 positive persons should avoid large gatherings and crowded indoor locations.
Close Contacts
A close contact is defined as a person from within the same household or a person who has had household-like contact with a COVID-19 positive person, during that person’s infectious period.
- Isolation of COVID-19 close contacts is no longer mandated.
- Close contacts are not required to test for COVID-19, however are encouraged to do so.
- Close contacts are not required to wear a mask.
Masks
Staff, students and visitors to a school may choose to wear a mask.
Health and Hygiene
All staff, students and visitors to the school have a responsibility to protect themselves and others from COVID-19. This may be achieved through ongoing promotion of good hygiene practices:
- Staff, students and visitors should stay home when sick.
- Covering mouth / nose when coughing or sneezing.
- Washing hands regularly for 20 seconds with soap and water.
- Utilising alcohol-based hand sanitiser / wipes throughout the day.
Mercy Mission Day
The school was a buzz on the day of Mercy Mission and Saint Columba Day. The students had so much fun perusing the stalls and partaking in the activities. The weather was kind once again, holding off so students could enjoy the stalls.
The final figure raised was $3,510.35!
A mammoth effort everyone. Thank you once again for your support of Mercy Mission Australia.
Community Baptism
After the wonderful response to our Community Baptism event last term, Father Andrew and Mrs Vinciullo are organising another Community Baptism for the beginning of Term Three. We will hold an Information Night later this term, where you will receive all the paperwork and information you require.
If you are interested in joining us for this event, finding out more information about this event, or would like any information on receiving the Sacraments, please contact the school Religious Education Coordinator, Leesa Vinciullo Leesa.Vinciullo@cewa.edu.au .
Save the Date
Save the date for the P&F’s Crazy Hair and Sock Day – Friday 30 June. Gold coin donation. Funds raised will go toward the new playground being installed in the July School holidays.
In gratitude,
Gina Burns
Principal
P & F News
Our next P&F meeting is Tuesday 8 August at 7.00pm in the library.
Items for the agenda must be submitted by 5.00pm Friday 4 August. Any items after this time will be tabled for the next meeting.
Entertainment Memberships
Online memberships are available again this year. Memberships can be purchased online.
https://www.entertainment.com.au/orderbooks/83589g
Any questions or queries, I can be contacted via email gtarmstrong@iinet.net.au
Tanya Armstrong
President P&F
Library News
Library 2023
Dear Parent, Carers and Students
The library is open every morning before school:
PP – Year 6 : 8:15am – 8:30 am
PreKindy & Kindy : 8:15am – 8:45am
(accompanied by Parent/Carers)
The library is a calming and quiet place, making it the perfect spot for students to have a smooth and calming transitions in the morning.
Students may also like to return and borrow books before school.
Looking forward to seeing you the library.
Reading and activities in the LIBRARY
LUNCHTIMES
Students may also use this time to exchange their library book.
Homework/Library Bag
Just a reminder that students require the school green ‘Homework and Library Bag’ in order to borrow from the Library.
Many students will already have the green school ‘Homework and Library Bag’ from previous years.
‘Homework and Library Bags’ can be purchased from the Uniform Shop at a cost of $12.
Parents please order via the school Uniform Shop.
Rita Cuthbert – Library Officer – Library - the original search engine
Pastoral Care
Happy Birthday to:
To the following students who will be celebrating this coming week:
Scarlett Little PPG
Cristian Evangelista PPG
Caleb Brennan 2G
Emma North 3W
Lachlan Eaton 4W
Lucy Gardiner 6W
Lily Katich 6W
WEEKLY RAFFLE ROSTER
TERM 2
Week 9 – 21 June
Week 10 – 28 June
| Kindy Green | Week 9 – Finley Hoyne Week 10 – Margot Juniper |
| Kindy White | Week 9 – Nathaniel McShanag Week 10 – Grace Minchin |
| PP Green | Week 9 – Holly Magee Week 10 – Rico McCort |
| PP White | Week 9 – Clara Fuller Week 10 – Andrea Gunawan |
| Year 1 Green | Week 9 – Celeste Mulherin Week 10 – Filip Pizzata |
| Year 1 White | Week 9 – Samiya McShanag Week 10 – Rohan Hurly Swiderski |
| Year 2 Green | Week 9 – Amelia Pierre Week 10 – Oliver Minchin |
| Year 2 White | Week 9 – Monica Jaramillo Restrepo Week 10 – Joana Gunawan |
| Year 3 Green | Week 9 – Oliver Hoyne Week 10 – Luke Magee |
| Year 3 White | Week 9 – Oscar Hamilton Week 10 – Rosabelle Juma |
| Year 4 Green | Week 9 – Sofia Jaramillo Restrepo Week 10 – Mia Moore |
| Year 4 White | Week 9 – Olivia McShanag Week 10 – Allegra Pizzata |
| Year 5 Green | Week 9 – Max Pierre Week 10 – Filip Kryachok |
| Year 5 White | Week 9 – Harry Lange Week 10 – Maggie Ma |
| Year 6 Green | Week 9 – Grace Hamilton Week 10 – Oliver Landis |
| Year 6 White | Week 9 – Xavier Miller Week 10 – Fergal Mippy |
Religious Education and Curriculum News
From our Year Pre-Kindergarten classes:
In Pre-Kindy we celebrated St Columba’s feast day by making St Columba’s boat. We learnt that St Columba was a very good sailor. He sailed around the islands of Scotland, teaching people all about Jesus. We also enjoyed singing Row Row Row your Boat 🛶
EYLF 4.4 Children resource their own learning through connecting with people, places, technologies and natural and processed materials
From our Pre-Primary Classes:
In maths this week we are looking at fractions and how we can share things in halves or quarters. The children got to experience this by cutting oranges, apples, cucumbers and tomatoes in half and then of course, got to enjoy our halves after! 🍎🍊🥒🍅
Community Notices
Columba Runners 2023
Registrations now open!
Calling all returning and new members, even if you can only make one of the sessions a week. Sessions are held at Frank Drago oval 3.15-4.15pm on Mondays and Wednesdays for terms 2 and 3. Our first session will be Wednesday 26th of April.
Cost is $30 per child, parents can join free! Prizes awarded based on total kilometers achieved over both terms, including those brave enough parents! Please complete the online registration.
This club is run by volunteers. Any parents who are able to attend and assist with marking laps and encouraging everyone, we would love to have you. Those attending OSHC are also considered, please chat to the lovely Jess.
If your child is in Yr 2 and below, they must be accompanied by a parent or older sibling. It is the responsibility of the parent/caregiver to ensure the safety of the students between school and Frank Drago.
Classifieds
