Newsletter Week 7, Term 2 2022
Principal Message
Dear Families,
Great to have some beautiful clear days although the mornings have been a little fresh!! As per last week's newsletter, girls can wear black tights and long pants for boys are available through the uniform shop. A reminder that all classrooms are heated and once they get into the rooms all students will be warm.
A few reminders about students arriving late to school. We have a steady stream of students who arrive late each day. Could you please ensure that all children arrive at school no later than 8.50 a.m? It is advisable that students arrive at school between 8.30 - 8.45 a.m. This allows the child the opportunity to put their bag on the bag racks, interact with their peers prior to entering the class and prepare and settle into the school day. Note that children who arrive prior to 8.30 a.m are not allowed to play and must remain seated until a teacher comes on duty at 8.30 a.m.
At the moment there is a considerable amount of illness around - COVID, Flu, etc. If your child is sick please keep them at home. Currently, we have a number of staff who are also unwell and this has created significant issues in trying to find relief teachers. Please be aware that if a class teacher is away and we are unable to find a relief teacher, students from that class may need to be spread out across all classes for the day. While we try desperately to avoid this, unfortunately, due to illness and teacher shortages we may have no alternative.
Monday 20th June is our School Athletics Carnival and this will be run at the school. A program will be sent out shortly - let's all hope for a fine day!!
Thank you for supporting your child with their public speaking - for many children (adults) public speaking is a very daunting task, but it is also a very important skill. While students have different levels of competency in this area, a reminder that at all times students at the school are encouraged and supported by the teachers. Finals will be held Tuesday 21st June - details to follow.
A big thank you to those parents in Year 4 who have coordinated the Pie Drive - your hard work and efforts are greatly appreciated.
Hopefully, you will get to enjoy the upcoming long weekend!
Regards,
Brian Laybutt
PRINCIPAL
PUPIL FREE DAY
Please be reminded that Term 3 will commence on Tuesday 19th July. Monday the 18th of July is a Staff Development Day, consequently a Pupil Free Day. Little Grommets our OOSHC provider will be providing a program for that day - for inquiries ring: 0411199049
Assembly
Religious Education News
Mini Vinnies
Mini Vinnies are volunteers from Years 5 and 6 who get together to help those in need within their school community. Mini Vinnies introduces children to social justice issues, to the St Vincent de Paul Society and to living faith through action. The group meets regularly and sets goals on what they want to do and achieve. The group is responsible for the organisation of fundraising events at school for our local community.
At Mass this week the Mini Vinnies badges were blessed and students said their pledge. It was wonderful to have the local conference members from St Vincent de Paul with us to encourage and support our wonderful Mini Vinnies students. We are all very proud of these student volunteers who are currently organising the Winter Appeal at school for those who are less fortunate in our community. Each classroom has a basket for donations to be collected. We greatly appreciate your support with helping those in need.
This Sunday 12th June the Church celebrates the Most Holy Trinity.
Trinity Sunday is the first Sunday after Pentecost to honour the Holy Trinity—the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
‘The God of Love and Peace be with you!’
One God, three persons united in a constant flow of love and tenderness! On this feast of the Most Holy Trinity, we are all invited to be drawn deeper into the rhythm of this eternal dance of love.
SUNDAY 19th June
STS MARY & AMBROSE CHURCH, POTTSVILLE
SCHOOL FAMILY/ PARISH MASS CELEBRATION 7:30am
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. There will also be 6 of our children making their First Holy Communion at this Eucharistic Liturgy. We congratulate and pray for these children.
Year 4: The Eucharist/Holy Communion Retreat Day
Last Monday the Year 4 children celebrated a lovely retreat day together. They were involved in many arts and craft activities connected to their learning from their Religious Education Unit: Eucharist: Jesus is with Us. We are very grateful for
Elise O'Callaghan the Youth Ministry Officer and the Year 9 ministry students from
St Joseph’s College in Banora Point, Sebastian, Jasmine, Alyssa, Ketynah who came to help us on the day. We finished off the day with a lovely prayer service, thank you to the parents who joined us for this celebration. A big Thankyou to the Caltabiano family who picked up our pizza orders from Domino’s in Kingscliff and delivered them for our lunch.
To view the latest news and events from our Parish please click here
Sports
NSWPSSA HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIPS
Last week, Eve Trimboli and Miss Dicker traveled to Tamworth to represent Polding at the Girls NSWPSSA Hockey Championships. This was the first time in NSWPSSA history that four championships were held at the one time! Both Boy's and Girl's Hockey and Basketball were played over the week. Eve was one of thirteen players in the Polding team who were from the Diocese of Armidale, Bathurst, Broken Bay, Lismore, Maitland/Newcastle, and Wilcannia/Forbes.
Eve had a tremendous week of hockey! Eve played her position of striker extremely well and had many skillful and quick breakaways up and down the sidelines. Eve scored a cracker of a goal against North West which secured Polding the win! Eve was very unlucky not to have scored more goals over the week but the level of goalkeeping was outstanding during the championships. Polding finished third in their pool and fifth overall. If you wish to watch any games from last week please go onto the School Sport Unit - Youtube or School Sport Unit - Facebook page.
Polding were in Pool A and played a total of 6 games. The results were:
Day 1 - Game 1: Polding vs Riverina 4 - 0 (win)
Game 2: Polding vs South Coast 0 - 1 (loss)
Day 2 - Game 1: Polding vs CIS 1-1 (draw)
Game 2: Polding vs North West 1 - 0 (win)
Day 3 - Game 1: Polding vs North Coast 0 - 0 (draw)
Game 2: Polding vs Western 1 - 1 (draw)
Day 4 - Finals - Polding vs Sydney North 2 - 0 (win)
I congratulate Eve on playing at PSSA Level and I am sure that the satisfaction that comes from competing to the best of your ability will be something that will remain with you for many years to come.
Annika Dicker. - Polding Girls Hockey Manager.
Upcoming Events
Rugby League - NRL All Schools Competition
Nominations are now open on Compass
1500m Trial/Championship Event
We will be running a trial for the 1500m event for students to be selected to participate in the Tweed Zone Trial (16th July). St Ambrose 1500m trial will be held on Thursday 16th June (Week 8) at 8:15 am. All these events will contribute to the Age Championship point score.
Event | Date |
Discus and/or High Jump at the Diocesan Athletics Carnival nomination | Closing 14th June |
St Ambrose 1500m Trial | Thursday 16th June 8:15am (Week 8) |
Hockey Gala Day (Years 5 and 6) | POSTPONED until Term 3 or 4 |
St Ambrose Athletics Carnival | Monday 20th June (Week 9) |
Tweed Zone 1500m Trial | Thursday 16th July from 4:00pm |
NEW Netball Gala Day | Tuesday 2nd August (Term 3, Week 3) |
Rugby League - NRL All Schools | Tuesday 9th August (Week 4, Term 3) |
Rugby League - NRL All Schools Competition
Nominations are now open on Compass
1500m Trial/Championship Event
We will be running a trial for the 1500m event for students to be selected to participate in the Tweed Zone Trial (16th July). The St Ambrose 1500m trial will be held on Thursday 16th June (Week 8) at 8:15am. All these events will contribute to the Age Championship point score.
Wellbeing
|
| Dear Families, As school counsellor, I am looking at running some student support programs in Terms 3 and 4 relating to wellbeing domains such as anxiety, loss, change and grief associated with the recent floods, parental separation/divorce or other significant change or loss. I have provided a brief outline of each program and have included an expression of interest if you feel your child would benefit from participating in one of the programs. EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: St Ambrose Wellbeing Programs requires action on the St Ambrose Primary School - Pottsville Compass Parent Portal. To view the details of upcoming events please click here: https://sapotlism-nsw.compass.education/Organise/Activities/Events/ due by 11:59PM on the 14/06/2022 Kind regards, Signe Spotswood (BPsychSc, MSW (ProQual)) School Counsellor St Ambrose Primary 02 6676 0099 |
Webinars for parents and carers
Parent Forum
PIE DRIVE
We have extended the Pie Drive Cut Off Time to Monday 13th June at 4.30 pm. Over the weekend please order your pies through Flexischools or the order form below.
Thank you for your continuous support
SOCIAL BASKETBALL
Each Thursday afternoon from 4.00p.m. there is a "Parents" social basketball get together on the school court.If you would like to join in the fun either just turn up or contact Jeff Bottle on this email for further details - stambrosepf@gmail.com
All Welcome!!
