St Mary’s College Newsletter
Number 1 11 February 2004
Newsletter 1 of 2004
Number 1 11 February 2004
Loving God,
You give us this new school year
and new friends with whom to share it.
Bless all who pray and work and learn
together.
And grant a happy year to all people
of the world.
We ask you this through Christ our
Lord.
Dear Parents/Guardians
I extend a warm welcome to all staff, students, parents and caregivers of the St Mary’s College community for 2004. Thank you all for your efforts which have contributed to a very smooth start to the school year. The students on both campuses have presented very well in their uniforms and have adjusted to the school routine with ease.
The management restructure at the College has been implemented and I call your attention to the following details. The College is divided into three sub schools. Kindergarten to Year 3 is to be known as Early Childhood. Years 4 to 7 is to be called Junior School and Years 8 to 12 is to be known as Senior School. As we continue to grow it is anticipated that the establishment of a Middle School will eventuate encompassing the Years 7 to 9.
The College extends a warm welcome to Mrs Angela Alibrando (Head of Early Childhood) and Mr Jamie Sgherza (Head of Junior School) who join Mr Ted Kosicki (Head of Senior School) and Mrs Veronica Parker
(K-12 Religious Education Coordinator) as members with the Principal of the College Senior Leadership Team.
The new management structure in the Senior School incorporates:
· Mrs Kerry Randall as the Curriculum and Student Services Coordinator for Years 11 and 12.
· Mrs Bridgid Lafferty as the Student Services Coordinator for Years 8 to 10.
· Ms Alison Millen as the Curriculum Coordinator for Years 8 to 10.
We welcome Kerry, Bridgid and Alison to their new roles as leaders in the Senior School and request that parents approach them initially should concerns arise regarding students in these areas of the Senior School.
New staff on the primary campus are
Mrs Amanda Martin Year 3 and
Mr Michael Martin (Teaching Assistant), Mr Dino Manalis Year 6 and Mr Adrian Conroy Year 7.
Mrs Andrea Bozikovic is our new music teacher and Ms Teri Van Zetten is our ITC teacher. Both teachers work across campus.
New staff on the secondary campus are
Mr John Bridson, Mrs Jacky Brown,
Ms Dallas Bruce, Ms Mary Compton,
Ms Maree Helm, Mr Michael Lake,
Mr Matthew Martinovich, Mr Aidan Mitchell and Ms Elisha Wallace.
I extend a warm welcome to all new staff.
Welcome back to Ms Kylie Stott who is working in Kindergarten this year.
Our ASSPA Executive Committee Members for 2004 are:
Leah Dolby - Chairperson
Nola Councillor - Vice Chairperson
Rachael Marshall - Treasurer
Leilani Cook - Secretary
I wish to thank both the Executive Committee members and the Committee members who have come on board for their support and dedication.
Our College Board Executive and members for 2004 are:
Mr Michael Schaafsma - Chairperson
Mrs Anthea Fogliani - Treasurer
Ms Patty Pigram - Secretary
Other members of the College Board are Ms Alison Hayden, Fr Joseph Pelle (Parish representative) Mr Craig Phillips, Mr Mark Fogliani, and
Mrs Andrea Chi.
Thank you to those new members who have joined the Committee and to those existing members who will be continuing as members of the
St Mary’s College Board.
Last Saturday 7 February staff attended a Commissioning Mass at 6.00pm held at the Cathedral. I would like to thank staff for their attendance and contribution.
ATTENTION SECONDARY PARENTS
We are beginning a process of changing the current arrangements for the dropping and collecting of students on the secondary campus.
The volume of traffic accessing and parking in the main entrance has become untenable. Changes will be implemented in two phases.
Phase 1
To be implemented from Monday 16 February 2004.
Parents/guardians are requested to drop and collect students from the car park between the Hospitality and Tourism Skills Centre and the Chapel. (The staff car park). Signs and an attendant will be present to assist with the changes.
Phase 2
We are in consultation with representatives from the Shire and the Transport Department to open access to another section of the secondary campus to be used as a drop and collect zone. You will be kept advised of developments from this process.
MR TONY TREACY
PRINCIPAL
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VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED
If you have talents that you are willing to share with the College, please let us know. We are always looking for parents and friends to assist in a range of areas.
If you can help with sewing, music, covering books, sport, gardening ... please contact Ronnie, or alternatively leave a message with your son or daughter's teacher.
MRS VERONICA PARKER
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COORDINATOR K-12
ASSPA MEETING
The next meeting will be held on Thursday 16 February 2004 in the Multi-Purpose Room on the primary campus at 5.00pm.
All members nominated last year please attend.
Parents/guardians are encouraged to come along to this meeting and to offer any contribution they wish to make. You are all very welcome!
Light refreshments will be provided.
LEAH DOLBY
CHAIRPERSON
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FROM THE ROADWISE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER PACK
Riding in the open space of utes and trucks.
Travelling as a passenger in the open load space (on the back of utes, trucks, etc.) is extremely dangerous. The risk of death or serious injury is much greater than to passengers correctly restrained inside a vehicle.
Regulations were introduced in Western Australia effective as of
1 January 2001 in an effort to save lives. From this date travelling in the open load space of a vehicle will only be permitted where the vehicle has been fitted with an approved rollover protection device. After 1 January 2006 it will be illegal to carry passengers in the open load space of a vehicle at all.
For more information, please contact
RoadWise on 9213 2066.
CALENDAR
Tuesday 17 February 2004
Primary Parent Information Night
Thursday 19 February 2004
Secondary Year 8
Parent Information Night
and Barbeque
ASSPA Meeting
Wednesday 25 February 2004
Ash Wednesday
College Liturgy
SCHOOL DENTAL VAN
The School Dental Van will be located at Broome Primary School during Term 1. The contact number is
9192 1546.
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ANDY GRIFFITHS – VISITING AUTHOR
Tuesday 17 February
10.45am – 12.00 noon
Session with Year 8 to Year 10 students
Wednesday 18 February
9.30am – 10.30am
Session with primary students.
Wednesday 18 February
10.45am – 12.00 noon
Session with primary students.
PRIMARY MERIT CERTIFICATES WEEK ENDING 6 FEBRUARY 2004
YR 1A CATHRYN BROWN
YR 1N TYLAH BEACHAM
YR 2P REBEKAH GREECHAN
YR 3K STEPHEN HOWARD
YR 3A JOHEI HAMAGUCHI
YR 4M THAILA BERNARD
YR 4J LAIB TARRAN
YR 5R AIDEN ALBERT
YR 5L SEEWANA KJELLGREN
YR 6J RACHEL FONG
YR 6D LAWRENCE COOMERANG
YR 7A TIMEIKA SLOCKEE
YR 7D JACOB AITKEN
SPORT BAILEY FORBES
FROM THE HEAD OF EARLY CHILDHOOD AND JUNIOR SCHOOL
As part of restructuring across the College, the primary campus has two new leaders. Angela Alibrando is the Head of Early Childhood Education (Years K-3) and Jamie Sgherza is the Head of Junior School (Years 4-7).
It is with great pleasure that we have assumed responsibility for the primary campus. We have been in our new roles for a fortnight now but already we feel very much part of the school. Thank you for the warm welcome.
All students and teachers have made a smooth transition. Children are happy and enthusiastic to commit themselves to another year of learning at St Mary’s College. We look forward to getting to know you all personally and you can be assured that we will work hard for the good of all the children at St Mary’s College.
Should you have any questions or concerns please make an appointment to see us.
Angela Alibrando
Head of Early Childhood Education (Years K-3)
HOECE
Jamie Sgherza
Head of Junior School
(Years 4-7)
HOJS
WELCOME
A special welcome goes out to all our new students, parents/guardians. We hope that you enjoy your journey of learning at St Mary's College.
We also welcome all the new teachers to the primary campus this year.
ANDY GRIFFITHS
Popular children’s author Andy Griffiths will visit St Mary's College next Wednesday. Children from Years 4-7 are invited to attend. Apart from encouraging children to read, we are sure that the sessions will be more than “Just Crazy, Just Annoying and Just Disgusting”. It will be great fun too.
To attend children need to return the permission slip along with $3 to cover the performance cost.
BOOKLIST REMINDER
All primary campus students are required to buy the materials on the class booklist. If your child has not yet purchased the materials, please visit the secondary campus to buy your books this week.
UNIFORMS
Please ensure that you children attend school in full school uniform including shoes and a hat. St Mary’s primary campus has a “No Hat, No Shoes No Play” policy.
BIKE HELMETS
All children are reminded that they must wear helmets when riding a bike to school. Please take care on your bike and do the right thing.
PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT
All parents/guardians are invited to attend the Primary Parent Information Night next Tuesday 17 February.
Come along to meet the staff, visit the classrooms and find out about the plans as we begin our partnership in learning for the new school year.
Tuesday 17 February
Years 1, 2 & 3. 5.00pm to 5:45pm in the classrooms.
Years 4-7 6.00pm to 6:45 in the classrooms.
See you there!
MRS ANGELA ALIBRANDO
AND
MR JAMIE SGHERZA
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PRIMARY PARKING
The College community is reminded that there is NO PARKING in the DRIVE THROUGH AREA outside the staff room/office. You will notice that we have made bays for the College vehicles on the right hand side. This whole area is designed as a “kiss and drop”. We have made every effort to make this work. It is up to parents /guardians to help as well.
Parking is not allowed, even for start times. If you want to go to the Canteen or office, please park in the parent car park.
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SWIMMING LESSONS
Swimming lessons for all students in Year 1 to Year 7 will start on Tuesday 2 March 2004. Lessons are compulsory. Parents / guardians are requested to forward a note to your child’s class teacher if your child cannot participate.
The cost of $15.00 for pool entry will be included in the Term 1 school fees. This will also cover transport. Refunds will not be available for children enrolled to do the lessons and who miss classes due to illness or other reasons.
SWIMMING CLUB
The St Mary’s Swimming Club has begun training on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6.00am to 7.00am and is for all students from Year 3 to Year 12 who want to improve their swimming and their fitness.
To join you need to be able to swim 25m of freestyle or breaststroke.
See Mr Matthew or Miss Bridgid on the secondary campus and Mr Dennis at the primary campus.
MR DENNIS BAPTIST
PHYSICAL EDUCATION COORDINATOR, PRIMARY
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FROM THE HEAD OF SECONDARY
I would like to welcome back students and their families to what has been a great beginning to another year. I would also like to welcome all new students and their families. If I can be of any assistance, please contact me at the secondary administration to make an initial appointment.
I also welcome new secondary staff who have commenced at St Mary’s College this year and thank them for their positive start to 2004.
Thank you to all parents/guardians for the way in which your children presented themselves on the first day of the 2004 school year. Students were well behaved, their manners were wonderful and they were all in uniform and equipped with stationery etc. to begin classes.
ARRIVAL AT SCHOOL
As a duty of care, students are not to arrive at school prior to 7.30am and are requested to use the “guard crossing” when crossing Port Drive.
RIDING BIKES TO SCHOOL
Students riding their bikes to school must wear their helmets. This is law.
DIARIES
College diaries are compulsory and students must use their diaries as a tool for communication between home and the College and parents/guardians are requested to sign these diaries on a weekly basis. Staff are required to make a notation in students’ diaries when a student is late to school and/or when arriving late to class.
INTERIM REPORTS
Interim Reports will be issued at the end of the term. These are an indicator of student progress to date.
MR TED KOSICKI
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SECONDARY SWIMMING CARNIVAL
The 2004 Faction Swimming Carnival is fast approaching – Thursday 11 March. The students have begun practicing hard in their Physical Education classes and starting next week we are inviting any potential interschool swimmers to start training with the St Mary’s College Swimming Squad.
WHERE: Broome Aquatic Centre
WHEN: Tuesday and Thursday mornings 6.00am-7.00am
No need to go home because
BREAKFAST:
7.00am at the primary Canteen
Only $2.00 each
MRS BRIDGID LAFFERTY
PHYSICAL EDUCATION COORDINATOR, SECONDARY
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YEAR 8 PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT
AND BARBEQUE
Our new Year 8 group - parents /guardians and families - are invited to come along and meet the St Mary’s College staff.
WHEN: Thursday 19 February 2004
WHERE: Secondary Campus
TIME: 5.00pm
All food and drink is supplied. Just come along and have a chat with the parents and staff that make up our College community.
HOPE TO SEE YOU!
MRS BRIDGID LATTERTY
YEARS 8-10 STUDENT SERVICES
COORDINATOR
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INFORMATION FROM THE ASSISTANT BURSAR
Parents / guardians who have concession cards may be eligible for the Secondary Assistance Scheme or Abstudy top-up.
For further details, please contact me on the secondary campus administration.
MRS ANGIE GANNON
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Newsletter 1 of 2004