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IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY - DIOCESAN FEAST DAY
Last weekend, the Diocese of Wollongong celebrated the Patronal Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. We honour Mary in her whole-hearted devotion to God and the Son entrusted to her maternal love. We imitate her as the one above all who pondered in her heart the life and mystery of Christ. More than this, in her standing by Jesus at the Cross, Mary inspires us to live the most tender attitudes of the Christian heart - mercy and compassion for those who suffer and need our kindness and attentive support. In her love for Jesus, Joseph, Elizabeth, the Apostles and early Church as they gathered in prayer, Mary is the pattern for knowing the importance of the person before us.
Mary teaches us to treasure the importance of women in our families, friendships, workplace, and church communities, especially in their capacity for love of others, nurturing and protecting children, and enjoying personal relationships of mutual affection, trust, and care. Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us, that we will contemplate the mystery of Jesus’ love for us and give that love to those in need of our welcome
May we look to the example of Mary, who was the spiritual Mother of Jesus for her example. May we respond to the needs of others in the same way that Mary responded to be the mother of Jesus.
Dear Parents and Carers,
As we move towards the end of Semester One, our teachers have been writing reports that indicate the progress and achievement throughout the semester. Below is an explanation of the reporting system that will be used this year. It is important that parents know we report on student progress over the semester (Terms One and Two).
These reports are not a report of growth from one year to the next or one semester to the next. Therefore, you may see your child not receive the same performance descriptor as last year’s report. This is because they have studied different work aimed to meet different syllabus outcomes.
Semester One reports will be available on Compass for parents from Wednesday 26th June for students in Kinder to Year 6. Reports are written in line with the requirements of the K-10 syllabuses for the Australian Curriculum in English and Mathematics are awarded to students following the Common Grade Scale. At the Parent Teacher Interviews in week 10, your child’s class teacher will be able to explain how the performance descriptor awarded reflects the level of work your child is currently achieving.
Performance Descriptors -
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Extensive |
The student has extensive knowledge and understanding of the content and can readily apply this knowledge. In addition, the student has achieved a very high level of competence in the processes and skills and can apply these skills to new situations. |
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Thorough |
The student has a thorough knowledge and understanding of the content and a high level of competence in the processes and skills. In addition, the student can apply this knowledge and these skills in most situations. |
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Sound |
The student has a sound knowledge and understanding of the main areas of content and has achieved an adequate level of competence in the processes and skills. |
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Basic |
The student has a basic knowledge and understanding of the content and has achieved a limited level of competence in the processes and skills. |
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Elementary |
The student has an elementary knowledge and understanding in few areas of the content and has achieved very limited competence in some of the processes and skills. |
Effort Descriptors:
This section of the report captures the student’s attitude to the particular KLA and their skills in managing their work, persisting when challenged and working to their potential. A scale explaining the three standards used to describe student effort is included on the front of the report.
Strands:
The term ‘strands’ refers to the breakdown of learning within each Key Learning Area (KLA) that is presented in a grid with the options Extensive, Thorough, Sound, Limited and Basic for teachers to indicate the performance of the student within each strand. Over a reporting period some strands will have a greater focus than others, which will impact the overall performance description for the KLA. In some KLAs not every strand will be covered each reporting period; those that are not covered will not appear on the report.
New look
As mentioned in the last newsletter, the following changes will be evident in your child’s semester report from Semester One 2024:
- A ‘new look’ report format released via Compass reflecting the outcomes of the new K-10 English and Mathematics syllabuses providing a descriptor for each of the focus areas found in the respective syllabuses.
- There will be no general comment in Semester 1 reports. This was a diocesan decision and is consistent across all CEDoW schools.
- All Kindergarten students will now receive a written report in Semester 1 and Semester 2 with a three-point grade scale used to report student achievement using the following performance descriptors: -
- Thorough
- Sound
- Basic
- Students in Year 1 - Year 6 will continue to receive semester reports twice a year with a five-point grade scale used to report student achievement using the following performance descriptors: -
- Extensive
- Thorough
- Sound
- Basic
- Elementary
Parent Video
Parent Video - Academic Reports.mp4
Parent Teacher Interviews
All parents are invited to attend Parent Teacher interviews in Week 10 from Monday 1st July, where the report will be further discussed with your child’s teacher. Thank you for prioritising these meetings which will further support the school home partnership and, your child.
Parents of students in Year 6 White will be able to attend these meetings with Miss Mudie from Monday 24th June (Week Nine) due to Miss Mudie’s leave to celebrate her wedding. These meetings can be arranged online via COMPASS.
Jane Webb
PRINCIPAL
Diary dates are published on our website home page. You can also check Compass calendar and the events tab.
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Thursday 13 June |
Year 1 and Year 2 Excursion - Stanwell Park Beach Reserve |
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Friday 14 June |
St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal - Mufti Day (Non- perishable items) (no gold coin) |
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Monday 17 June |
P&F General Meeting 7.30pm in school library |
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Tuesday 18 June |
Kindergarten - John Therry 1.30pm to 2.15pm - Cultural Workshop |
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Friday 21 June |
Assembly - Co - Curricular, Merit and Awards 2pm in hall, all welcome |
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Tuesday 25 June |
Year 5 - John Therry 1.30pm to 2.15pm - Cultural Workshop |
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Wednesday 26 June |
Semester One school reports released in Compass |
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Friday 28 June |
Western Region Netball held at Minto. (further details in Compass event, back up date 4 July) |
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Monday 1 July |
Parent Teacher Interviews commence (booking via Compass) |
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Friday 5 July |
Assembly - Merit and Awards 2pm in hall, all welcome Last day of Term 2 |
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Saturday 6 July |
***** School Holidays****** |
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Monday 22 July |
Term 3 commences |
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Wednesday 31 July |
School Photographs - Full Winter Uniform (back up day 6 August) |
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Thursday 1 August |
Year 1 Parish Mass 9am |
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Friday 2 August |
Year 4M Reconciliation 9am Kinder Classroom visit Fr Sarkis 10am Assembly - Merit and Awards 2pm in hall, all welcome |
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Enter our school access code: FSH150
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Follow the instructions to enrol your child.
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Select and purchase the exam/s you wish for your child to partake in.
The closing date for online registration and purchase is Monday 29th July, 2024.
FATHER SARKIS PILGRIMAGE TO EASTERN EUROPE
As a Catholic community, we keep Fr Sarkis in our prayers over the coming weeks. Fr Sarkis is currently leading a spiritual pilgrimage to Eastern Europe’s most intriguing cities of Budapest, Krakow and Prague.
We keep Fr Sarkis in our prayers and pray for those joining him on the pilgrimage that they may have a renewed faith due to this experience.
STAFF NEWS - CONGRATULATIONS MISS MUDIE
Following the recent marriage of Miss O’Sullivan (now Mrs Marshall), over the weekend. We now extend our best wishes to Miss Jessica Mudie who will also soon be married. We wish Miss Mudie many blessings at this incredibly special time. We pray that God’s love will be with her on this special day. Miss Mudie will join us in Week Eight and Nine, before commencing long service leave for her honeymoon at the end of the term.
DISCO THANKS
Thank you to the members of the P&F executive and the many parent helpers that supported to make the annual disco such a great success. The students had so much fun with their friends. They loved the glow sticks, the snacks and especially the dancing! Enjoy some photos from the disco.
ENROLING NOW FOR 2025
Our Lady Help of Christians is now enrolling now for 2025. If you have a child who is to start Kindergarten in 2025, please access and complete the electronic enrolment form which is located on our school website.
Staff Spirituality Day - Friday 13 September 2024
ASSEMBLY - Including Co-Curricular
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Principal Awards |
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Class |
Student Name |
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1M |
Camilla CHAKAR |
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2M |
Atonio-Jr GATEHAU |
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2M |
Leon OCA |
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2W |
Lucas RONDO |
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4M |
Aaliyah BARGHOUT |
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4M |
Sienna DOWDS |
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5M |
Josephine VAGAJA |
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5M |
Lucas MacDiarmid |
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6W |
Peyton THORPE-SLIFER |
POSITIVE BEHAVIOURS FOR LEARNING (PB4L)
When students exhibit positive behaviour, by following our school rules, their name is written on a raffle ticket and is entered into a draw where two winners are selected at flag-raising on a Monday morning. The students receive a voucher for the Canteen which can be used for treats or put towards a lunch order. Congratulations to these winners:
Isabel Martin 5M, Alijah Meoushy 1M
SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHS - 31 JULY 2024
The School Photographer will be at school on Wednesday 31 July to take photographs of all students.
This year, all payments and orders are done online through the school photographer website, (no photo envelopes will be sent home).
If you wish to order photographs, please visit theschoolphotographer.com.au and click on the purple banner (ORDER 2024 PHOTOS), then enter the school code X1737VT49L. The below flyer will be sent home for students today.
Any questions, please contact the school office.
Parent information - SOCIAL MEDIA STATEMENT
The Catholic Education Office of Wollongong, Social Media Statement is contained below in order for Parents of the school community to be aware of the standards expected. For further information please visit CEO Social Media Policy.
ATTENTION: Have you check Compass calendar and school website
For parents to keep up to date with important events such as, assemblies, excursions, term dates, etc. Please look at Compass calendar in the App and/or our school website.
Having trouble getting on to COMPASS? - If you are still experiencing access issues, please call the school office.
Netball Gala Day - Friday 28th June 2024
The Netball Gala Day held at Minto has been published in Compass events. Parents are required to give your online consent by 19 June 2024. Thank you to those parents who have indicated they would like volunteer and they will be invited to the event.
Looking forward to fine weather on the day.
Representative Sport - Mackillop Trials results
We would like to congratulate the amazing efforts of our three students Zali, Lachlan and Riley who travelled to Goulburn to represent the Diocese of Wollongong at the MacKillop Trials for Football (Soccer). All showed great sportmanship throughout the trials on a very cold and windy day.
P&F General Meeting - Monday 17 June 2024
We warmly invite parents to our next P&F meeting held on Monday 17 June 2024 at 7.30pm in school library or via Zoom.
Minutes from last meeting are below. Agenda and Zoom link will be sent shortly via a Compass alert.
Looking forward to seeing to there.
PARISH APP
Dates for Sacraments
