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The 10 Year Gala Event is set to be an evening of great celebration making more memories for our school community.
Tables are now available for the GSFM 10 Year Gala Event. Tickets are $120 per person. Reach out to friends and family and get a table of 10 together for a night of food, drinks and entertainment.
Thank You to our Gala Event Sponsors:
Adam Casey’s Football Academy is a proud Platinum Sponsor of the Good Samaritan 10 Year Gala Event.
Adam Casey’s Football Academy offers a range of training experiences for players from 3 years to 26 years.
You can find out more about Adam Casey’s Football Academy at https://www.adamcaseysfootballacademy.com/
Gifts by Bella is a proud Platinum Sponsor of the Good Samaritan 10 Year Gala Event.
Gifts by Bella offer personalised cookies, chocolate, candles and gift boxes making your special occasion ready to celebrate in style.
Ianni & Co. Property is a proud Bronze Sponsor of the Good Samaritan 10 Year Gala Event.
The team at Ianni & Co. Property shares a passion for Wollongong. The team strives to take the stress away from your buying, selling, developing or leasing experience.
Ianni & Co. Property strongly believes in supporting the local community and we are grateful for their support of this school community event.
Learn more about Ianni & Co. Property at www.ianni.com.au
MG Marino Group is a proud Bronze Sponsor of the Good Samaritan 10 Year Gala Event.
MG Marino Group has industry experience of over 40 years with qualified stonemasons. They offer advice from experienced and friendly staff who know the industry.
Seeking out the highest quality stone and tiles from the most leading importers and wholesalers at a competitive price.
Contact the school office for more information
10 Year Gala Night Entertainment
Dan is a rock vocalist who appeared in the third series of the TV talent show, Australian Idol. Here’s a sample of what we’ll enjoy on the night!
10 Year Gala Dinner Sponsorship:
Sponsorship Packages
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Platinum $1 000 + |
Gold $800 - $999 |
Silver $500 - $799 |
Bronze $200 - $499 |
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Facebook promotional post and business link added |
Group Facebook mention |
Group Facebook mention |
Group Facebook mention |
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Business name announcements /promotions during the gala evening |
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Contact information published within the School Newsletter & social media leading |
Contact information published within the School Newsletter & social media leading |
Contact information published within the School Newsletter & social media leading |
Contact information published within the School Newsletter & social media leading |
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Permission to erect your own banner at the evening |
Permission to erect your own banner at the evening |
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Your business name on school electronic sign for remainder of the year |
Your business name on school electronic sign for remainder of the year |
Your business name on school electronic sign for remainder of the year |
Your business name on school electronic sign for remainder of the year |
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Commemorative 10 Year gift and Certificate of Appreciation |
Certificate of Appreciation |
Certificate of Appreciation |
Certificate of Appreciation |
By sponsoring the 10 Year Gala Dinner, you will be contributing to the school’s ability to:
- upgrade classroom audio visual equipment
- purchase playground equipment
- maintain a consistent renewal and replenishment of English & Mathematics resources
- upgrade play and garden areas of the school, including a prayer garden
- redesign and landscape the school’s pedestrian entrance from Cabbage Tree Lane.
Dear Parents and Carers of Good Samaritan,
Last week I was able to reflect on my principalship of Good Samaritan with the appraisal process that took place over the last couple of weeks.
I am deeply grateful to all those parents who were able to offer feedback via the survey or phone calls. I am humbled by the comments made by the students of Good Samaritan when members of the panel spoke to them. Whilst I acknowledge that I may influence the culture of Good Samaritan, it is truly the community - staff, parents and students - who make a school the place it is.
Our Good Samaritan community can strongly align the 5 core values of St Benedict with the way in which we engage with each other each day. St Benedict talks about community as being a place where all share the responsibility to create and support community; a place that creates a climate which promotes a sense of community while valuing the uniqueness of the individual and a manifestation of an ability to adapt to circumstances without compromising our values.
This week, I was able to show a family through our school as they decided upon enrolling their child into Good Samaritan. I am so proud of the responses that I receive from the children about our school. They freely say things like: ‘You always have a friend at Good Samaritan’; ‘We include everyone at Good Samaritan’; ‘Our teachers care about us and our learning’; ‘We get to do lots of things together at Good Samaritan.’
Sometimes, as adults, we underestimate the importance of community to children. As I was writing the newsletter this week I received an email from a parent who wanted me to know how our Year 5 boys demonstrated a terrific act of friendship, kindness and prayer. Community prayer for children comes in many forms, and with these boys it came in the form of remembering a very unwell friend who previously attended Good Samaritan.
At the Touch Football Gala Day the boys made the decision to play for their unwell friend, Valentino, who is currently receiving treatment for leukemia in Brisbane. Although Valentino hasn’t been at school with the boys for the last couple of years, they know how important it is to be ‘in communion, in community’ with him.
This is what we strive for our Good Samaritan boys and girls to be - people of compassion, people of community and people of faith, hope and love.
Until next week, as we journey together, with Jesus,
Toni Sillis
Principal
PDHPE
Starting last week, the newsletter will provide information about what each grade are learning in their Personal Development and Health lessons each week. This will include a question for parents to use to engage in discussion with their child/ren.
We hope this information allows you the opportunity to discuss the content and activities that are covered in these weekly lessons. We have a shared responsibility to keep our children safe, cared for and help them to experience a life that is full and inclusive of respectful, caring relationships now and in the future.
Session 3
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Kindergarten and Amaroo Gold are learning to identify and use correct names for body parts, including the male and female anatomy. Question to discuss with children: What are the names of the parts of your body that are private? |
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Year 1 are learning to recognise their own emotions so that they can respond to different situations in a positive way. Question to discuss with children: What are some emotions that you feel at different times and how does your body feel when you have these emotions? |
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Year 2 are learning to identify parts of their skeletal system so that they can understand how their body works. Question to discuss with children: Keeping bones strong requires eating calcium-rich foods like dairy products, broccoli, and some fish. Exercise, especially weight-bearing exercise, helps keep bones strong, too. What do we do to keep our bones strong? |
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Year 3 are learning to identify their internal organs so that they can understand how their body works. Question to discuss with children: Why do we have internal organs? Has anyone in our family had an operation on an internal organ? |
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Year 4 are learning to identify roles, rights and responsibilities in different relationships. Question to discuss with children: What could you do if you were in a challenging situation and who could you go to for support? |
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Year 5 and Amaroo Blue are learning to identify physical changes that happen during puberty so that we can understand ourselves better during our own experience. Question to discuss with children: What are some changes that will occur during puberty? |
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Year 6 are learning about the reproductive system so that we can understand the process of creating babies in a healthy life-giving relationship. Discuss with children: What were some of your own personal experiences during puberty? |
Science Week:
Next Tuesday, 16 August Good Samaritan will celebrate Science Week. The Year Six students will be hosting a mini science Fair and are going to be scientists for the day. In groups they will be planning, desigining and demonstrating a range of science experiments for students in all grades. Students will explain the scientific process of each experiment and engage students in problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Book Week:
Book Week Parade - Friday 26th August @ 12pm
This year's Book Week theme "Dreaming With Eyes Open" acknowledges Australia's First Nations People and their rich story based culture. Book week will be celebrated as a school community on Friday 26 August. Students will be completing classroom activities on this day and will participate in a book parade at 12pm.
All students are invited to bring in their favourite book and dress up as their favourite character for the day.
Parents and families are welcome to come along and join in the fun from 12pm.
Good Samaritan school photos will be held on Wednesday 24 August.
Students are expected to wear full Winter uniform for the photos.
Mass with Bishop Brian
We celebrated the Dedication of SJV Co Cathedral and the feasts of St John Vianney and St Mary of the Cross Mackillop on August 5, 2022. The students’ singing was exceptional, as was their participation in the mass. Bishop Brian Mascord was very impressed with all students, especially our younger students and their ability to sit for a long period of time. We are very proud indeed!
AMENDED TIMES FOR FIRST HOLY COMMUNION SESSIONS: 2022
- Session 1 3 August 2022
- Session 1 4 August 2022
- Session 2 10 August 2022
- Session 2 11 August 2022
- Session 3 17 August 2022
- Session 3 18 August 2022
- Session 4 24 August 2022
- Session 4 25 August 2022
Lumen Christi Parish Dinner
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/lumenchristiparish/731526
News from Year One
All Year 1 students have started Term 3 ready to learn!
In Religious Education the students have been reading the parable of The Treasure and The Pearl, and learning about Saint John Vianney and Saint Mary McKillop of the Cross. A special Mass was celebrated last week to remember these two special saints.
In English, the students are reading a variety of contemporary Aboriginal stories. The stories read and viewed so far are Tiddalick, Somebody’s Land by A. Goodes, You & Me Our Place by L. Norrington and Tom Tom by R. Sullivan. We are writing recounts, literary recounts, descriptions and stating our opinions.
In Mathematics, the students have been learning about skip counting by 2s, 5s and 10s, equal groups, lots of and position.
In Geography, the students are learning about Australia. They are investigating where Australia is located on a world map and they are observing that Australia is both a continent and island surrounded by ocean.
In Science and Technology, the focus is Change, both on the land and in the sky. The students are identifying if these changes are natural or if these changes are a result of human intervention.
As our play area is being upgraded with artificial turf, the students have been able to observe change due to human intervention. They are really looking forward to this area being ready for play, especially a good game of soccer!
The students are all looking forward to learning more with their friends.
Year 1 had a fantastic day celebrating Grandparents/Great people day in week 1. It was beautiful to see the students interact and enjoy quality time together with their special person.
Year 1 were so proud to have their special people join them at liturgy and share a variety of activities within their classrooms.
News from Year 2 Classrooms
Year Two students have been busy in English this term learning about informative texts that have focused on Australian landmarks. We have been learning how to read and gather information and we have learnt how to navigate features of a non fiction text. Some features that we have become familiar with are: using an index, contents page, glossary and learning many interesting topics and technical words connected to an Australian landmark.
We have also learnt how to research information about a chosen topic and we have learnt about the structure that is needed to write an information report. We have become familiar with many amazing natural landmarks in Australia, such as The Great Barrier Reef, Uluru, The Blue Mountains and Kakadu National Park. We have learnt many interesting features, facts and technical words about these landmarks and we have located information from a variety of sources.
Our photographs below show examples of students' fact files about The Great Barrier Reef. These include key features, interesting facts and vocabulary associated with this landmark. We have also sketched an underwater scene of The Great Barrier Reef, featuring many species of animals and plants. We coloured the illustrations with crayon and washed over the images with watercolour paint. Students have created amazing underwater portraits of The Great Barrier Reef.
Year Two has also been learning about places within our local community and we have learnt how to describe the position of objects on maps. Students have written interesting facts and created fantastic portraits of the Wollongong Harbour and Lighthouse.
Here are some photos of showing our learning about multiplication and division in Mathematics
Diocesan Athletics Carnival
Yesterday, the GSFM Athletics Team participated at the Diocesan Athletics Carnival. Despite the weather, it was a very successful and fun day. The GSFM Athletics Team represented our school with pride and great sportsmanship. There were lots of wonderful performances by all of our students.
Congratulations to Lucia I who was awarded 2nd place in the 11 year old girls Age Championship!
Well done to the whole team with GSFM coming 5th overall!!
A special thanks to Mr B Wett (Alexander's Dad) who volunteered for the whole day, supporting the students in the field events.
Congratulations to the following students who have progressed to the Selection Trials which will be held next Tuesday at Beaton Park Athletics Track.
Callum C, Annastasia P, Maddi T, Milla E, Aaliah G, Lucia I, Alexander BW, Macy E, Jacob D, Madeleine S, Darcie W, Junior Girls Relay Team (Ria RB, Maddi T, Milla E, Aaliah G).
We wish these students all the best!
The results from the Diocesan Athletics Carnival:
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800m 12th Flynn C 17th Jacob D 11th Milla E 1st Callum C 4th Annastasia P 7th Alexander BW 5th Sarah C |
Relay Teams 11th Junior Boys (Louie K, Noah G, Phoenix D, Jacob D) 3rd Junior Girls (Ria RB, Maddi T, Milla E, Aaliah G) 6th Senior Boys (Marcus, P, Alexander BW, Callum C, Edward P) 6th Senior Girls (Lucia I, Ivy T, Calli F, Sarah C) |
High Jump 3rd Jacob D 7th Aaliah G 11th Madix B 9th Chloe O 6th Alexander BW 5th Bonnie K |
Long Jump 4th Jacob D 2nd Aaliah G 7th Marcus P 1st Lucia I 6th Alexander BW 14th Bonnie K |
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100m 13th Oliver H 27th Leon PJ 3rd Maddi T 5th Piper T 28th Flynn C 5th Jacob D 2nd Milla E 3rd Aaliah G 14th Phoenix D 22nd Noah G 9th Ria RB 6th Callum C 10th Edward P 1st Lucia I 8th Ivy T 4th Alexander BW 26th Ezekiel D 16th Sarah C 18th Calli F |
200m 8th Louie K 15th Jacob D 12th Milla E 22nd Aaliah G 4th Callum C 8th Edward P 1st Lucia I 4th Macy E 19th Alexander BW 28th Ezekiel D 17th Sarah C |
Shot Put 11th Nash T 13th Madeleine S 9th Elias A 2nd Darcie W 15th Harrison C 14th Sarah C |
Discus 12th Flynn C 3rd Madeleine S 5th Madix B 8th Holly L 11th Isaac S |
Touch Football Gala Day
Yesterday for the first time in a long time the students from Stages Two and Three were able to participate in a gala day, a day just for fun, where the scores don’t matter and the aim of the day is to potentially try something new, meet new friends from other schools and to have fun. Despite a wet and chilly day, a great day was had by all and the best way to keep warm was to keep moving!
There was a huge amount of interest in participating in the gala day but due to the clash with the Diocesan Athletics Carnival unfortunately not all could attend but we still entered nine teams which is an amazing effort. On the day there were some wonderful examples of teamwork, mateship, athleticism and for some a potential new summer sport.
The students all should be very proud of themselves and it was great to hear all of the words and cheers of support. It was also great to see some of our more experienced teams adjust their playing style when playing less experienced teams so that everyone enjoyed the game. As mentioned by Mrs Sillis, one team was playing for their friend and had his name written on the tape on their boots.
Thank you to the parents who assisted and supported on the day.
Love of Learning
How Can We Involve in Our Community?
- Encourage others through turn taking.
- Encourage students to listen to each other.
- Raising your hand
- Not giving up - persist when things get tough
- Working through or facing a challenge
- Using good manners when asking for help
- being a willing and consistent helper
- including others in games and activities
- students are encouraged to ask for help - every question is relevant and valued.
GSFM Social Norm focus for our Playground
Tickets are now available for the
Good Samaritan P&F Father’s Day Raffle
Ticket books went home with students last week for the GSFM Father’s Day Raffle.
Tickets are to be returned by Tuesday 30 August with prizes being drawn on Friday 2 September.
Extraordinary P&F Meeting:
The position of P&F secretary has been declared vacant. In order to fill this position nominations are being asked for. If you would like to nominate for the role of secretary, or nominate someone else, please send an email to info@gsfmdow.catholic.edu.au
The extraordinary meeting will be held on Monday 15 August at 5:30pm in the School Library. If you are able to attend via zoom the details are below.
Topic: Extraordinary P&F Meeting
Time: Aug 15, 2022 05:30 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android:
https://dowcatholic.zoom.us/j/62268637398?pwd=eUczaDhCVDVuRGkxdGs2UVRTR09iUT09
Password: 766116
From the School Handbook:
Bus Travel
Transport NSW has a complete set of Guidelines for managing school students behaviour on buses. These guidelines unpack the Code of Conduct responsibilities of students, parents and school principals in relation to bus behaviour. The guidelines also indicate the consequences for a breach of the Code of Conduct.
For your information, the following is taken from section 2 of the Guidelines - Student Code of Conduct.
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS ON BUSES
It is every student's responsibility to behave in a manner that ensures the safety and comfort of passengers and drivers. This includes:
Behaviour on buses:
- Use appropriate language not offensive or racist language
- Fighting, spitting, feet on seats, throwing things in or from the bus is not permitted
- No eating or drinking (other than water) — unless for medical reasons or the bus operator gives written permission
- Offer seats to adults including people with a disability, elderly or expectant mothers
- Do not touch, push or shove other people
- Do not bully or harass other passengers or the driver. This includes photographing, making lewd or suggestive comments, acting in a manner or participating in activities that may be deemed inappropriate or of a sexual nature.
- Avoid attracting the attention of the driver except in the case of emergency
- Do not play music at such volume that it may distract the bus driver or other passengers.
Parent Action: If your child/ren catches a bus to or from school please familiarise yourself with these guidelines and speak to your child/ren about their responsibilities on the buses.
The Canteen will be open
WEDNESDAY,THURSDAY and FRIDAY EACH WEEK
Term 3 2022
August:
Wednesday 10 August
Eucharist Programme -Session 2 SJV 6pm
Thursday 11 August
Eucharist Programme -Session 2 SJV 6pm
Monday 15 August
Feast of the Assumption
Friday 15 August
Science Week Begins
Wednesday 17 August
Eucharist Programme -Session 3 SJV 6pm
Thursday 18 August
Eucharist Programme -Session 3 SJV 6pm
Monday 22 -26 August
Book Week (Dreaming with eyes Open)
Wednesday 24 August
School Photos
Wednesday 24 August
Eucharist Programme -Session 4 SJV 6pm
Thursday 25 August
Eucharist Programme -Session 4 SJV 6pm
Friday 26 August
Book Parade
September:
Friday 2 September
Father's Day BBQ Breakfast & Stall
Wednesday 14 September
Feast of the Holy Cross - Feast Day 10 Years of Good Samaritan
Friday 16 September
GSFM 10 Year Gala Event
Monday 19-Friday 23 September
Remote Learning
Friday 23 September
Last Day of Term 3
18-25 September
UCI 2022 Road World Championships- Wollongong
October:
Monday 10 October
First Day Term 4