St Andrew's Primary Marayong Newsletter

2019 Term 4 Week 2: Friday 25th October 2019

Message from the Principal - Mrs Baird

P&F Meeting

The P&F meeting will be held on Monday the 28th of October at 7pm in the School Library.  All parents are welcome to attend.

Enrolments for 2020

We are at the end of our enrolment period for Kindergarten 2020. I ask that If you intend to send your child to school next year that you please submit an application ASAP.  Over 100 letters of invitation have already been sent to our families. There is a possibility that your child may be placed on a waiting list. 

Fundraising Initiative for Term 4

This week you would have received a letter regarding our fundraising initiative to raise money for two projects. Project one- a living garden  and project two- a sensory/music garden. Both projects are designed to enhance the learning opportunities for our children. Please refer to the note sent home on Monday for information regarding the purchase of mushroom kits.  I have one at home, and the oyster mushrooms are quick growing and very yummy. I appreciate your support in this endeavour. This campaign ends on the 10th of November. 

Lost property

We have many lost items of clothing in our front office. If your child is missing an item, please ask at the office.  To ensure the safe return of your items, please mark your child’s name clearly on all items. 

Infants Carnival

Last Friday I experienced my first infant’s carnival.  What an absolutely delightful day of school spirit and sportsmanship!  I wish to sincerely thank the teachers for all their hard work in preparing the event,  as well as the P&F for providing our yummy sausage sizzle lunch.  All monies raised at the event will be used to purchase IT equipment for the students to use to enhance their learning. 

Little Big Shots

The energy is buzzing around the school with the knowledge that Little Big Shots is only days away.  I wish to thank the children for putting themselves forward to perform on the day, as well as the teachers under the coordination of Miss Spencer-Salt.  We are also very blessed to have Mr Richard McGuiness as our key judge on the day. Mr McGuiness is very special to us as he was a long serving Principal at St Andrews.  On behalf of our community I wish to thank Mr McGuiness for his generosity of time.

Showcasing our Learning

Today we were visited by 12 very special people from around Australia who have heard about the great learning and St Andrew’s.  The CEO from Google Australia as well as other educators and people from the business sector viewed our learning in action. I wish to thank Mr Haynes and staff for organising this exciting event.  The children, as always shone with their knowledge and enthusiasm for their learning.

Are you Leaving St Andrew’s?

 If you are leaving St Andrew’s at the end of the year can you please inform the office in writing ASAP.  At least a terms notice is required as per our enrolment policy. 

Near Misses outside our school gates 

This week I was informed about a near miss on Terrigal Street.  I ask parents to please instil in their children the importance of using the pedestrian crossing at all times.  Our children need reminders every day about safe travel to school.  

Student Safety

A reminder that the front gates do not open until 8 am.  I ask that students arrive at school after this time. It is too dangerous to leave your child on the street outside the school unsupervised prior to this time. 

Tell Them From Me Survey Outcome

This year every school in the Parramatta Diocese completed the Tell Them From Me Survey. 

Students, Staff and Parents were invited to fill in the survey.  

The results of our survey was very positive. 

Key areas:

  • Students feel that they have a positive sense  of belonging
  •  We have a very inclusive school
  • School supports positive behaviours
  • Parents support the learning at home
  • Parents felt that our mission and teaching of the Catholic faith is strong and supports the growth and understanding for our children and families

Areas to refine at St Andrew’s;

  • Communication between home and school
  • More opportunities for parents to be a part of our school life
  • Student relationships

As a new Principal at St Andrew’s it was  important for me to look, listen and question the why, what and how we do things at St Andrew’s Primary school.  Change in any area will only happen once a clear understanding of what has transpired, the reasons behind current policies and procedures and what makes the biggest impact on student learning and well being.  I thank the parents, students and staff for giving me the year to become a part of this great faith community. 

At the beginning of next year we will hold a focus group meeting with parents to discuss ways we can make St. Andrew’s even better.  I am really looking forward to working alongside our great community. Information regarding this process will be sent home in Term 1 2020.   

May the peace and love of God be with you 

Mrs Baird

TERM 4 CALENDAR

Student Of The Week Term 3 & 4 Week 10 & 1

Kindergarten Students

WEEK 10WEEK 1
  • Atoosa Nejad
  • Lily Raymundo
  • Kanav Pathak
  • Ayra Chhabra
  • Ethan Panol
  • Chayse Childs
  • Rian Kerai
  • Narella Kerry

Year 1 Students

WEEK 10WEEK 1
  • Annabelle Demian
  • Hanan Goyal
  • Michael Giffney 
  • Veer Manirekar
  • Cianna Bezzina
  • Adeena Renjoy
  • Ruby Fox 
  • Joseph Watkins

Year 2 Students

WEEK 10WEEK 1
  • Harleen Grewel
  • Holly Ghobrial
  • Malaar Kaur
  • Alexandra Picart
  • Anaya Suther
  • Auristo Husada

Year 3 Students

WEEK 10WEEK 1
  • Viliami Tuipuloto
  • Angeline Rentoy
  • Aadi Sharma
  • Jack Palmer
  • Aidan D'Silva
  • Jasper Brignell

Year 4 Students

WEEK 10WEEK 1
  • Jayden Ferguson
  • Jade Marafioti
  • Marley Chaudary
  • Harley Oakley
  • Finn Clements
  • Mathis Malong

Year 5 Students

WEEK 10WEEK 1
  • Jacob Parnis
  • Kaelah Garcia
  • Thon Malual
  • Taran Mittal
  • Aesha Rosas
  • Tamika Lewis-Goode

Year 6 Students

WEEK 10WEEK 1
  • Ben Reyes
  • Tewodros Worku
  • Zahra Maudave
  • Cateleen Pardillo
  • Jelena Wong
  • Amy Sutcliffe

News Update

Upcoming Events

School Swimming Trials

Just a reminder that the School swimming trials are on 15th November 2019 and the completed forms need to be returned to Mr Paynter by Friday 25th October.

P&F News

Parents And Friends

Welcome back to Term 4. We hope you had an enjoyable break and are ready for some great fundraising events this term.

 P&F Meeting

Our next meeting will be held on Monday 28th October at 7pm in the school library.   We invite you all to attend.

Upcoming Events: With more details to come in the next newsletter

·        School Discos

·        Christmas Pop Up Store

·        Christmas Raffle.

If you know anyone who would like to donate a prize towards our Raffle, please contact Maria on 0413180787

 Infants Sports Carnival Thank you

Thank you to all those families who attended the Infants Sports Carnival last Friday. It was a very successful and fun day. Thank you to Mark Battle and Elissa Hooper who helped prepare and cook the sausages for our orders and to sell on the day. Thank you also to Tamara Westlake, Daniel Giffney, Jeannie Arndell, Sandra Morri and other parent helpers, who assisted on the day to prepare and sell sausage sizzle orders for the students and families.

 The Entertainment Book Fundraiser

As a result of our fundraiser, the P&F raised $336. Thanks again to all those who purchased a book or digital copy of The Entertainment Book.

Community

St. Andrew the Apostle Parish Information

Australian Childhood Anxiety Treatment Study

For more information please click here.

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