St Andrew's Primary Marayong Newsletter

Term 4 Week 6 - 20th November, 2020

From the Principal - Yvette Baird

Math-a-thon

I wish to thank our parent community for the support and encouragement given to the students during this school event.  The money raised so far has been very positive and will make an enormous difference to the number of devices we will be able to purchase for our children to use to enhance the learning in class.  The children had a fun time with the challenge and really had to think hard to solve many Math challenges created by their teachers.  Fun and learning is a great combination.  Please continue to return your monies raised this week.  Mr Haynes will upload photos onto our website to share the day with you at home. 


Year 6 Graduation

This year with the many restrictions, we have had to be very creative as to how we will celebrate Year 6 students end of their primary years at St Andrew’s 

  • December 16th: The Year 6 children will experience a very exciting fun day away participating in physical activities 

  •  December 15th: We are in the process of organising a Eucharistic celebration during the day  for the children celebrated by Fr Luis

  • Following the Eucharist celebration a shared lunch will be organised by the school for the students 

  • December 15th: Lately as restrictions have eased slightly, we are orgainising a parent on site certificate and prize giving presentation.  This is a challenging task as parents still need to adhere to the 4m2 distancing rule.  Further information will be sent home once all details are finalised and we have triple checked that all safety protocols are able to happen.  

I wish to sincerely thank our parent community for their trust and support.  This had contributed to the safety and wellbeing of our faith community and allowed the learning to continue as well as the enjoyment for learning. 


The P&F Christmas Raffle

Today in the newsletter a finalised list of prizes has been advertised.  A special thanks to Angela Hickey and the team for the great work in sourcing such great prizes. Please begin to sell tickets and send them in to the school office in a sealed envelope.  Raffle ticket sheets will be attached to this newsletter as well. I wish to personally thank the many companies who in these very stressful times have donated such great and generous prizes.  


Ms Ogilvie leaves our great community 

Ms Ogilvie leaves us on Friday to begin her parental leave as she awaits the birth of her first child.  Ms Ogilvie has been such a dedicated member of staff and  will be missed by the students and staff. We wish her the best as she ventures into motherhood. God Bless you always.

Mrs Hatcher will take over the classroom responsibility until the end of the year. Mrs Hatcher is part of the teaching team in Kindergarten and has worked along-side Ms Ogilvie all year. 


Transition Program ends this week

A big thank you to the parents for your commitment to this very important program.  Ms McDonald and the team have worked very hard to ensure all our children are given the best opportunity to start their primary years ready with success. 


Further dates for our new Kindergarten families for 2021

Orientation Day  Thursday the 3rd of December - Information for this event will be on our website very soon. 

Parent Information video- uploaded by the end of November.


Other dates to place in your diary

Christmas Pop Up Store- Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th of December

Semester 2 Reports go home to families on Wednesday the 9th of December

Student Of The Week Term 4 Week 4 & 5

Kindergarten Students

WEEK 4WEEK 5
  • Giovanna H
  • Nadene H
  • Sophia P
  • Ava A
  • Sophia D
  • Benjamin M
  • Hollie O
  • Jake P

Year 1 Students

WEEK 4WEEK 5
  • Natalia C
  • Vyonna L
  • Sammy B
  • Thomas Y
  • Ady D
  • Ekamveer S

Year 2 Students

WEEK 4WEEK 5
  • Madelina M
  • Alyssa P
  • Mumal S
  • Margarete T
  • Zander F
  • Mia M

Year 3 Students

WEEK 4WEEK 5
  • Kyrollos E
  • Gurpal G
  • Gurshant B

  • Hannah F
  • Matthew T
  • Nelisha A

Year 4 Students

WEEK 4WEEK 5
  • Brooklyn L
  • Luca B
  • Alexander P
  • Tahira A
  • Eliah A
  • Alivia F

Year 5 Students

WEEK 4WEEK 5
  • Nicholas I
  • Christian E
  • Maya D
  • Aiden B
  • Michael A
  • Name Withheld

Year 6 Students

WEEK 4WEEK 5
  • Hitesh G
  • Danielle L
  • Sean N
  • Isaac A
  • Name Withheld
  • Dominic B

Term 4 Calendar

This Week's News Update

Year 6 Rewards Day Important Information

Year 6 has an excursion taking place this Term.  A permission note has been sent home with all the information. Parents, please take note that since all excursion fees were reversed on the school fees statement,  CEDP have re-billed this excursion charge and mailed out statements to Year 6 families. If you need to discuss this further, please do not hesitate to contact Reshma Kerai on 02 8869 6700.

Library News

READERS THEATRE

During Weeks 7 & 8 in the library the children will participate in Readers Theatre. This is an exciting time during which all children will be involved in drama, mime, character voices, characterisation, dance and music. Each class will be visiting the library to experience books “come to life”.

Parent Helpers - BCSC Volunteers

Building Child Safe Communities - Volunteer Undertaking

Dear Parents/Carers 

In Catholic Education Diocese Parramatta (CEDP), we see parents and carers as partners in your child's learning journey. Parents and carers are encouraged to become involved in our schools in many important ways such as supporting classroom learning, being part of advisory groups, mentoring programs, coaching sporting teams and supporting other extra-curricular activities, canteen support and other kinds of help.

 A range of checks and undertakings are required for people who work for or provide services to CEDP. These checks reduce potential risk and form part of our strategy to build child safe communities.

 CEDP has launched a new Building Child Safe Communities form and online training module that all volunteers are required to complete. 

The purpose of this training is to inform you of the standards of behaviour and other requirements that must be adhered to when volunteering for CEDP.

The undertaking should take no more than 5 minutes to complete and the training module      approximately 10 minutes. Once the form and training modules are submitted, an automated email will be sent to you within two business days to confirm the status of your submission.

The undertaking form will expire within two years or when your Working With Children Check expires (if applicable), whichever is sooner. At that time you will need to complete the undertaking form and training module again. You will receive an automatic reminder email when this occurs. 

Further information on the new online form and training module can be found at www.parra.catholic.edu.au and clicking on about us/building child safe communities. Within the form you will also find help sheets and a video tutorial to assist you. 

Thank you in advance for your support.

Parents & Friends News Update

Christmas Raffle Prize List





Atura Skyline Drive-in and Ragin Waters                     1 nights’ accommodation for 4 people plus entry to drive-in and 4 single passes to Raging Waters

Full Force Gym                                                                  3 Month bronze membership

Full Force Gym                                                                  3 Month bronze membership

Full Force Gym                                                                  3 Month bronze membership

Full Force Gym                                                                  3 Month bronze membership

Full Force Gym                                                                  3 Month bronze membership

Full Force Gym                                                                  3 Month bronze membership

Full Force Gym                                                                  3 Month bronze membership

Body Fit Gym                                                                     3 Month Adult membership

Scram Escape Rooms                                                      1 session for 3 people

Bridgestone Blacktown                                                  $150 gift card

Crocs Prospect                                                                10 x General Admission

Bridgestone Blacktown                                                  $100 gift card

Ultimate Family Entertainment Northmead               Family Pass

Ultimate Family Entertainment Northmead               Family Pass

Parramatta Leagues Club                                              Bowling, XD ride and 10 arcade credits for 2

Parramatta Leagues Club                                              Bowling, XD ride and 10 arcade credits for 2

Feruchia Temple                                                              Shampoo Style and Blowdry

Bowlarama                                                                        Family Pass

Bowlarama                                                                        Family Pass

Bowlarama                                                                        Family Pass

Bowlarama                                                                        Family Pass

Collector Hotel                                                                  $50 Fuel or toy hamper

Collector Hotel                                                                  $50 Fuel or toy hamper

Kings Park Tavern                                                            Food and Drink Voucher

Kings Park Tavern                                                            Food and Drink Voucher

Ettamogah Hotel                                                             Food and Drink Voucher

Oz Fashions Uniform Shop                                           $50 Voucher

Oz Fashions Uniform Shop                                           $50 Voucher

Oz Fashions Uniform Shop                                           $50 Voucher

Oz Fashions Uniform Shop                                           $50 Voucher

Hoyts Blacktown                                                             Double Pass

Michele’s Patisserie                                                        $40 Voucher

Michele’s Patisserie                                                        $40 Voucher

Ninja 101                                                                           Voucher

Collector Hotel                                                                 Ooshies Complete Guide

Collector Hotel                                                                 Ooshies Complete Guide

Crocs Prospect                                                                 1 Free entry plus 1 coffee

Crocs Prospect                                                                  1 Free entry plus 1 coffee

Crocs Prospect                                                                 1 Free entry plus 1 coffee

Crocs Prospect                                                                 1 Free entry plus 1 coffee

Crocs Prospect                                                                 1 Free entry plus 1 coffee

Crocs Prospect                                                                 1 Free entry plus 1 coffee

Crocs Prospect                                                                 1 Free entry plus 1 coffee

Crocs Prospect                                                                 1 Free entry plus 1 coffee

Crocs Prospect                                                                 1 Free entry plus 1 coffee

Crocs Prospect                                                                 1 Free entry plus 1 coffee

 

Enrolments are now open for Year 7 2022

St Andrews College is about creating dynamic learning environments that challenge and nurture students to be companions for each other and people of compassion, confidence, competence, creativity, conscience and with the conviction of faith to transform our world. In addition, our focus at St Andrews College is to develop each student holistically using the SPIRE Framework. Linking with our SPIRE Framework is a philosophy relating to the development of the whole person. St Andrews College is proud to be a member of the Positive Education Schools Association. Our membership allows us access to resources for our wellbeing and learning initiatives that are developed upon evidence-based research.

 St Andrews College has a strong tradition of mentoring students so they grow into young people ready to embrace a world that is very different to the one we see today.

 St Andrews College is a learning environment focused on insightful thinking to ensure that our students are academically and vocationally prepared to embrace their future world.

Parents of Year 5 students who wish to enrol their child for Year 7 at St Andrews College are invited to submit an application form before the end of Term 4 2020. Enrolment Application Forms can be downloaded from the College website or alternatively, contact the College direct on 9626 4000.

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