Includes e-safety; from the School Handbook; Compliance WH&S; Uniform; Community

Thank You:

To all parents and carers who were able to give feedback regarding last week’s Parent Information sessions. The positive feedback is very much appreciated and will work towards planning for 2020.

The evaluation survey had 16 people respondwith 14 of these liking the format of the evening. The greatest change would be to have the sessions as 30minute sessions enabling teachers not to be rushed and the possibility of some questions being asked at the end of the session. Some comments included:

“Excellent format. Keeping to time appreciated. Ability to do two classes side by side was great.”

“I think considering the time restraints it was done well . It would be difficult to answer all questions on the night. I liked that the teachers were very approachable and welcomed questions - much better than last year. great start to the term so far.”

“Sessions need to be longer to allow teachers the ability to discuss all the information and to engage parents with questions or comments. Perhaps better to discuss key aspects of the year rather than reading through the handout as we can do that at home. Or send the handout home firstly so questions could then be raised at the session.”

Keeping all children safe is everyone’s business!

As a school our priority is to keep the children safe whilst they are coming into and exiting the school. It has been observed that some parents/carers are not using the correct modes of entering and exiting the school through the pedestrian gates. The pedestrian gates are a much safer way in and out of the school grounds away from the traffic of morning drop off or afternoon pick up lines. Please don’t be offended if a staff member reminds you of the safer way to pick up and drop off your child.

This week we pray for the soul of Renee Bortolazzo whose anniversary occurs  at this time. Renee was a colleague and friend to the staff of Good Samaritan and a committed teacher to the students of Amaroo.

This week the staff will join in a time of prayer and reflection to remember Renee.

Lord, those who die still live in Your presence,

their lives change but do not end.

We pray in hope for the family,

colleagues, relatives and friends of Renee,

and for all the dead known to You alone.

In company with Christ,

Who died and now lives,

may Renee rejoice in Your kingdom,

where all our tears are wiped away.

We sing Your praise forever and ever.

Amen

Enrolling Now for Kindergarten 2020!

Enrolment applications are currently being accepted for Kindergarten 2020 at Good Samaritan. An open afternoon is being held on Friday 15 March 3:30pm-5:00pm and on Saturday 16 March 10:00am - 12noon.

Parent Action: If you have a child ready to start Kindergarten next year ask the school office for an enrolment package or download an enrolment form here

Let your relatives, friends and colleagues know that the enrolment period is now open.

SPB4L:

VALUE: Generosity

• Be generous with your time - listen to others
• Share playground equipment
• Give up something for someone else
• Share our gifts and talents
• Think of the Good Samaritan - How was he generous?

Our Children – Engaging and Growing in God’s Love

Our children are precious to us and to God – made in his image.  As parents, grandparents, catechists and sacramental program leaders, how do we encourage and nurture our children as they grow in this awareness?  The Office of the Bishop has organised some parent sessions on this topic by visiting theologian, Fr James McEvoy.

These sessions will reflect on the process of growth in faith, how children are actively involved in their own social and spiritual development – sometimes for the good and sometimes through suffering and hardship.

When and where:  

Tuesday 26  March 2019, 7:30pm-9:00pm

Ingham Room, Xavier Conference Centre, 38 Harbour St Wollongong

Wednesday 27  March 2019, 7:30pm – 9:00pm

Phillip Room, Campbelltown Catholic Club, 20 Camden Rd Campbelltown

RSVP: To Helen Bennett by Friday 22 March on 4222 2403 or helen.bennett@dow.org.au  

Good Sam Art - Week 7 term 1

Year 5 have been investigating line, pattern and tone. Vibrant work from Keita, Stefania, Grace, Mele, Amelia and Ruby.

Year 6 really enjoyed making coil pots in the Art Room. A really enjoyable, fun lesson.

Year 4 Printmaking exercise.

Well done Penny, Alessia, Charlie, Amalia, Adela and Rafael.

Pablo Picasso said “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up”.

Have a creative week

Susan McAlister

Art Teacher.

A reminder ICAS entries are due by Friday 29 March.  No late entries will be accepted. If you require a copy of the note please click on the link.   

ICAS note

 Confirmation

Students who are eligible to participate in the sacrament of Confirmation this year (Year 6) will be confirmed on the weekend of 7 June. Please be advised that this is the June Long Weekend 

Mark your calendar!

STUDENT FREE DAY

Monday 13 May

Students will not attend school on this day

Staff will be working with the Mathematics curriculum

STUDENT FREE DAY

Monday 16 September

Students will not attend school on this day

Staff will be on a Spiritual Formation Retreat & off site on this day

Parent Action: Mark your calendar with these important dates.

Thank you for joining our Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong (CEDoW) schools across the Illawarra, Macarthur, Shoalhaven and Southern Highlands, and Catholic school communities across NSW, in celebrating Catholic Schools Week for 2019. It's been a wonderful week of open days, activities, masses, liturgies and other special events - including the Diocesan Education Mass, which was a significant highlight of CSW. Read more about the Mass and listen to Director of Schools, Peter Turner's speech here.

Catholic Schools Week has showcased some of the fantastic things happening in our schools every day, and has very much highlighted our local Catholic schools - including yours! - as vibrant places of learning, faith, hope and opportunity. Thank you for your involvement.

We'd like to share with you our small Catholic Schools Week video that has been promoted throughout last week. Can you spot the students from your school in this video?

The uniform shop opening times are as follows:

Monday       8.30am - 9.30am

Thursday     2.15pm - 3.15pm

Holy Spirit College Year 7 2020 and Year 7 2021

Holy Spirit College is now accepting applications for enrolment for Year 7 2020 and Year 7 2021
(Year 5 and Year 6 students). Applications close on Friday 12 April 2019. Anyone wishing to apply for
enrolment into the College must have their application in by this date.
For further information please contact the College Enrolment Officer, Mrs Raelene Ware on 4285 2877

We are offering Go4Fun at Albion Park Flip Out in term 2, 2019.

In the past your school has helped to promote Go4Fun to families and children in your school community. Go4Fun is a FREE healthy lifestyle program for children aged 7-13 years who are above a healthy weight. Children attend the program for one term with their parents/carers and are involved in games based physical activity as well as games and learning on healthy eating and being physically active. 

Parents can register by phoning 1800 780 900 or online at www.go4fun.com.au

Kids fishing workshop for 8-14 yr olds run by NSW Fisheries at Windang on 24th April. The workshops run for 4 hours, including lessons on casting, knot tying, tackle and rules before 90 minutes fishing. Kids get to take home a quality rod and reel, all for $40. Bookings are essential, contact Stephen on stephen.thurstan@dpi.nsw.gov.au or 0438245190. Bookings are essential.

The kids have a great time learning about safe, sustainable fishing over four hours, as well as getting quality fishing gear to take home more information is in the attached flyer and on our website, www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishing/recreational/resources/fishing-workshops/kids

The next workshop in your area is at Windang on the 24th of April 2019