Week 9 - St Vincent's Primary School Clear Island Waters

ReconciliationThe Parish are calling for families to enrol children eligible toreceive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. They are asking thatfamilies get their enrolment in before June 11th (please notethis is a week earlier than previously advertised). At thisstage there are only 40 families from St Vincent’s enrolled. Pleaseremember children wanting to make their First Communion/Confirmation next year will have needed to have made theirReconciliation this year.ITALIAN POETRY COMPETITIONIt was a very exciting and successful day for the 52 students thatparticipated in the Italian Poetry speaking competition. Ms Ullianareports that the children were very well behaved and participatedenthusiastically. The judges praised the St Vincent’s students ontheir efforts. Ms Ulliana was extremely proud of each and everychild who participated. Every student put in their personal bestand extended their knowledge and skills in this area. Many thanksto Ms Ulliana who gave up many hours so that the students couldperfect their poetry pieces!1st PRIZE WINNERSHIGHLY COMMENDEDNatasha A 7S Brooklynne P 3GSamual M 7R Grace M 3BParis D’E 6P Sophie P 3BGabrielle G 5K Luc H 3BLevi M 4GM Maddison M 7SNicholas A 3S Rachel S 7BNatasha A 7S Lara S 6T2nd PRIZE Brianna J 5BRebecca H 6D Isabella A 5HSaraid D 5B Isabella D-C 5KJulia K 4GM Dominique H 5K3rd PRIZE Emma B 4GMSarah B 7S Maddison P 4GMArisa A 6P Ross D 4FAmy B 5H Zion H 4FEmily S 4F Ted S 4FRuby S3GCOMMUNITY WELFAREFrom Tony O’Shea (Guidance Counsellor) & Colleen Tootell(Community Care)Friendly Schools and FamiliesLessons from the Friendly Schools and Families program focuson helping our students understand the ‘bullying process’ andto enable them to learn ways to positively address bullying.The lessons also help children to learn and recognise ‘friendly’behaviours. Parents are asked to support this learning at home.Every second newsletter, the Guidance section includes an articlerelevant to the Friendly Schools and Families Program, so thatparents are aware of what is happening at school.As part of the implementation of the program, it is importantto review the school’s behavior management plan and some ofthe beliefs that underpin its actions. The aim of any disciplineprogram should be to guide children to take responsibility for theirown behaviour.What happens at school?Our school has a Behaviour Management Plan designed to createa safe and friendly school environment. This plan is designed toencourage children to take responsibility for their own actions anddevelop self-discipline. The Behaviour Management Plan informsparents, teachers and students what is expected and outlines thepositive and negative consequences of behaviour.What can parents do?By working in conjunction with the school, parents can providetheir children with consistent expectations and boundaries both atschool and at home.• Set consistent firm limits and rules. Children like to knowwhere they stand.• When family rules have been set ask your children to tell youthe rules in their own words.• Be consistent with consequences, both positive and negative.• Acknowledge good behaviour.• Model desired behaviours to your children.• Supervise your children so you know where they are and whatthey are doing.• Become familiar with your school’s Behaviour ManagementPlan so your children see you are actively involved.Show lots of love and affection. You are the most importantperson in your child’s life and your time and attention is the mostpowerful gift you can give them.Thought for Today: “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”SCHOOL REPORTS AND PORTFOLIOSIt’s reporting time again and teachers have been busy assemblingthe data that forms the basis of your child’s report card. Parentswill receive a folio of work their child has completed this year.As our Year 6 & 7 students are away at camp in the last week ofschool, reports will be sent home on the following days:Have a great weekTony,aposhea@bne.catholic.edu.auCOMMUNITY CAREDon’t miss the following opportunities to catch up... especially the‘High Tea’.Year 7Year 6Prep – Year 5Friday, 18th JuneMonday, 21st JuneWednesday, 23rd JuneMost parents took the opportunity to discuss their child’s progressin interviews with the class teacher at the end of Term 1. Weencourage parents to make another appointment to speak to yourchild’s teacher if you have any concerns.11th June15th JuneYr 2P Family dinner. Mums, Dads andkids:“Lonestar Tavern”Cnr Sunshine & Markeri St at 6:00pmRSVP 9th June to Teila Quinton 0413820 432Yr 5 Lunch ($10 lunch menu) @ RobinaTavern12 noonRSVP Tanya 0409 342 138; Karen 0416061 736 or Dianne 0418 796 031St Vincent’s Primary College Newsletter 2