Newsletter Week 3, Term 2 2022
Year 1 Teal Assembly
Year 3 Teal Assembly
Principal Message
Dear Families,
This week our Yr 3 & 5 students sat for their NAPLAN assessment. This assessment provides wonderful feedback to the school and to families regarding your child's progress. This data is used by the school to look at student growth and to reflect on strengths and areas for development. It is important that the NAPLAN assessment is seen as a one off test and that this data is used in conjunction with other data collected by the school to ascertain the progress and academic growth of every child. Results will be shared once they are received by the school.
Can I remind parents that if you wish to volunteer for excursions or assist in classrooms that you will be required to show a Working With Children Clearance number. These can be obtained free of charge through Services NSW. They can take 4 - 6 weeks to process. I would encourage any adult who would like to attend an excursion with your child to obtain one as soon as possible.
With colder weather looming, please ensure that each item of your child's clothing is clearly marked with your child's name. Currently our lost property containers are overflowing with unnamed jackets and hats.
On Wednesday night the school held its termly Parent Forum Meeting. Thank you to those who attended and to those who followed us on facebook. The meeting was packed with reviews of previous events, an update on upcoming events and some new ideas / initiatives were shared. In particular we thanked the organising committee of our SCHOOL FAIR, which was a resounding success and the 5 Teal parents who coordinated the Mothers Day Yoga, meditation and morning breakfast. Both events epitomised the wonderful school community that exists here at St Ambrose.
This coming Sunday Kingscliff Parish (which we are a part of) will be having a family morning at St Anthony's Primary School this Sunday (15th May). The family morning will have performances from our School Choir, Band and Drumline. The event will start at approx 10.30am and conclude around 12.30pm. A coffee van will be available - see flyer below for more details. This will be a wonderful opportunity for our students to perform in public. It would be great if you could come along and support Mr Cenda and the students who will be performing.
Finally next Thursday, 19th May, is Walk Safely to School Day. On this day we encourage families and students to walk to school - possibly meet up with other families, park a bit further away and walk into school!!!
Enjoy your weekend.
Regards,
Brian Laybutt
Principal
CONGRATULATIONS Miss Rachelle King
Our congratulations are extended to Miss Rachelle King ( 4T) who was recently selected to the role of Assistant Coach of the Australian Youth Life Saving Team. In addition to attending major Australian Lifesaving carnivals and preparing the team, Rachelle will be travelling with the team to the 2022 Life Saving World Championships in Riccione, Italy. On behalf of our school community we congratulate Rachelle on this wonderful achievement.
Religious Education News
Sunday 15th May
STS MARY & AMBROSE CHURCH, POTTSVILLE
SCHOOL FAMILY/ PARISH MASS CELEBRATION 7:30am and Commitment Mass for children preparing for the Sacrament of the Eucharist/their First Holy Communion.
We hope to see many St Ambrose families at this Mass celebration
At this Mass celebration staff from St Ambrose will be attending to the ministry duties and there will be children’s liturgy.
Sacrament of the Eucharist Meeting
Thank you to the parents and students who attended the Sacrament of the Eucharist Meeting last Monday evening at School.
Your support and guidance for your child during this preparation time leading to your child’s First Holy Communion is wonderful.
To view the latest news and events from our Parish please click here
Vigil Mass - Time Change from this Saturday May 7 to September 24th
As of this Saturday May 7, the Vigil Mass will be at 5.00pm instead of 6.00pm. This new time will remain in place until September 24th. We are running this new time as a trial this year, if it proves suitable we will consider implementing it as a permanent time for the winter months.
Weekly Award Winners
School News
PUBLIC SPEAKING
This term is our school Public Speaking Competition! Please see key dates below.
Weeks 5-6: Students write and practise their speeches as homework.
Monday Week 7: In-class public speaking
Tuesday Week 9 (21st June): School Public Speaking
Speech guidelines will be sent out in Week 4.
Come to St Ambrose to vote this election day!!!
St Ambrose is a polling station for the upcoming federal election.
Come to vote and grab a sausage at our Parent Forum sausage sizzle.
Sausage Sizzle8:00am till 12:00pm
Volunteers needed to help with this fund raiser please sign up at:
Important Date Changes:
Walk Safely to School is now on the 19th May
Athletics Carnival is now on the 20th June
National Walk Safely to School Day is a community initiative that aims to raise awareness of the health, road safety, transport and environmental benefits that regular walking (especially to and from school) can provide for the long term well-being of our children.
Come and join the St Ambrose school community participating in this event.
We encourage everyone who is able to meet at the market grounds between Philip Street and Tweed Coast Road at 8:15 am Thursday 19th of May and so we can walk safely to school together.
Calling all Green Thumbs
The St Ambrose green team is an enthusiastic crew of future gardiners keen to learn. We meet at lunchtime (11:05am) every Tuesday to work on our school gardens.
We would like to invite all gardiners to help us in the school.
Whether you're a keen gardener or a serial plant killer we would love you to join us and help us learn in our garden.
If you are interested in helping out please contact
Jeff Bottle: Jeffrey.bottle@lism.catholic.
Get ready for Read More in May!
This week your child will receive a copy of Book Club Issue 3, which contains a sea creature Reading Log on the back page for students to colour and log their reading each day in May. Families will also have access to a website full of reading tips and fun resources.
Take the challenge to Read More in May and go in the draw to WIN book packs! All participants will be emailed a certificate for reading more in May.
Click here for more information and videos.
Mrs. Stubbs
Librarian
Sports
Zone Cross Country Results
Congratulations to all runners who proudly represented St Ambrose last friday at the Zone Cross Country Carnival at Murwillumbah Showgrounds. The track was quite slippery and muddy with some falls however luckily there were no major injuries. Here are the results:
8/9’s Girls
1st place - Maddie Glasson
9th place - Maya Shackell
10’s Boys
7th place - Emile Rahmate
11’s Boys
3rd place - Mason Diplock
11’s Girls
1st place - Sophia Levings
7th place - Sage Matson
12/13’s Boys
5th place - Zak Morin-Graue
8th place - Jarrah Star-Webb
12/13’s Girls
5th place - Isa Soenen
7th place - Sofie Soenen
9th place - Eve Trimboli
10th place - Daisy Scullion
From the Zone carnival the top 8 places from each age group are taken to the Diocesan level carnival to represent the Tweed Zone. We wish the following students the best of luck for the Diocesan cross country carnival being held in Bowraville, south of Coffs Harbour on Tuesday 24th May (Week 5):
Maddie Glasson, Emile Rahmate, Mason Diplock, Sophia Levings, Sage Matson, Zak Morin-Graue, Jarrah Star-Webb, Isa Soenen, Sofie Soenen.
Wellbeing
Parent Forum
Community News
Crossing Supervisor
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