Newsletter Week 9, Term 2 2022
Assembly
Religious Education News
We keep in our thoughts and prayers all the students who will be making their First Holy Communion this weekend.
Weekly Award Winners
Student News
Public Speaking Finals
On Tuesday evening, students from each stage performed at our Public Speaking Finals. The level of talent and skill from each speaker was outstanding. Congratulations to all our finalists and a big thank you to the parents and children who attended the night.
A special thank you to our three judges from our local parish Julie, Jan and Deborah.
The winning students from each stage will go on to compete at the Tweed Catholic Schools Public Speaking Competition early next term. We wish them the very best of luck.
Early Stage 1
Winner: Daisy Bain Topic: My Dog Eddie
Runner up: Ashton Frost Topic: Fishing
Stage 1
Winner: Kishori Star-Webb Topic: Dogs Versus Cats
Winner: Leo Shaw Topic: My Uncle Ross
Stage 2
Winner: Madison Dooley Topic: Lady Musgrave Island
Runner up: Anneliesa Caltabiano Topic: My Dog Stella
Stage 3
Winner: Parker Herbert Topic: Rain
Runner up: Madeleine Morgan Topic: What to write for my speech
Book Covering Volunteers Needed
We are seeking the assistance of parents and caregivers to cover small readers.
If you are able to help, please visit our Library Monday or Tuesday to collect a pack to take home.
Your help will be greatly appreciated.
Sports
Athletics Carnival
What an amazing day Monday was! The sun was shining, a few light rain showers fell… and the sun shone again, the students were smiling and a wonderful day was had by all!
All children from Kindergarten to Year 6 really did themselves proud with their enthusiasm, encouraging attitude, and willingness to have a go in the many events that took place at our annual school Athletics Carnival.
It was fantastic this year to have our proud parents cheering, encouraging, and supporting us from the sidelines back with us again. We hope you enjoyed the coffee van! Keep your eyes peeled for some of our photos on social media. Massive shout out and thank you to Vanessa Brown for capturing the day so beautifully so that we are able to share it with our parents and community to enjoy.
Congratulations to our Age champions for 2022!!
Senior Boy Champion - Tyghe Maher
Senior Girl Champion - Eve Trimboli
11yrs Boy - Mason Diplock
11Yrs Girl - Aila Martin
10Yrs Boy - Oliver Reeves
10Yrs Girl - Isabella Cantrill
9 Yrs Boy - Archie Ings
9 Yrs Girl - Eva Gudsell
8Yrs Boy - Leo Shaw
8Yrs Girl - Billie Cantrill
Finally, the 2022 Athletics House points and champions are revealed…
In 4th place, we have team PURPLE on 1140 points.
Coming 3rd was GOLD on 1250 points
In 2nd place, we had WHITE on 1413
And in 1st place, we had mighty TEAL on 1585!
Thank you to all of the staff and students who made the day such a success!
Tweed Zone 1500m Trial
On Tuesday afternoon we sent a number of students that qualified for the 1500m Tweed Zone trial off to St James at Banora Point to run against all the other Tweed Zone schools. The boys and girls in the Seniors (12yrs/13yrs), 11s, and Juniors (8yrs, 9yrs, and 10yrs) all raced their hardest. We would like to congratulate the following students who have qualified for the next level:
11yr Girls - Sophia Levings 1st place
11yr Boys - Mason Diplock 1st place
12yr Girls - Eve Trimboli 2nd place
Rugby League NRL All Schools Competition
Nominations have now closed via Compass. Mr Laybutt and Mr Townsend will be holding a trial next Tuesday (28th June). All students that are trialing will need to bring their mouthguard, footy boots and wear their sports uniform.
Teams will be selected for the u10s competition and the u12s competition. Students will then be notified and teams will commence training in preparation for the NRL All Schools Competition on the 9th of August. We are still seeking coaches! Without a coach, we will not be able to send the teams.
Netball Gala Day
We are still desperately seeking parents that are able to assist on the day in coaching or umpiring. Please contact me if you are interested.
NetSetGo FREE School Holiday Clinic
Are you looking for some fun fitness activity for your child these School Holidays? Well Netball is what you’re looking for!
Register your child in the FREE Netball NSW School Holiday Clinic in Mullumbimby on Thursday 7th July 2022. Open to NEW and Existing Netballers! This clinic is FREE for 2 hours of netball fun. Bookings are via PlayHQ Register for the clinic here -> link: https://www.playhq.com/
Attention Yr 5 and 6 Competitive Golf Players NSWCPS Golf Tournament
To be eligible for this competition you must play golf and already have a handicap. Please contact Miss King for further information.
Attention Yr 5 and 6 Girls who play Rugby Union
Please see the following flyer for Year 5 and 6 girls who play rugby union and are interested in trialling for the Polding NSWCPS team in Rugby 7s.
Check the criteria on the csnsw.sport/ website before registering
Upcoming events update:
Event | Date |
Rugby League - School Trial | Tuesday 28th June (Term2, Week 10) |
Zone Athletics Carnival | Friday 29th July (Term 3, Week 2) |
Hockey Gala Day (Years 5 and 6) | POSTPONED until Term 3 or 4 |
NEW Netball Gala Day | Tuesday 2nd August (Term 3, Week 3) |
Rugby League - NRL All Schools Competition | Tuesday 9th August (Term 3, Week 4) |
Year 5 & 6 Tweed Zone Gala Day | Tuesday 23rd August (Term 3, Week 6) |
Wellbeing
Parent Forum
Pie Drive
Thank you to everyone who supported the Year 4 event this year and placed pie drive orders. This year, pies were supplied by Casuarina bakery and were a welcomed Thursday night dinner for many! We appreciate the Year 4 parent reps and families for putting together this successful and delicious fundraiser.
Survey Results
Thank you for your feedback and suggestions on ways the Parent Forum could support the students at St Ambrose. A recurring theme from the survey was the desire for more interactive and imaginative play spaces for the students. The Parent Forum, with the guidance of the school, are currently investigating options to improve/ add to current play spaces.
Disco
Please lock the new school disco date into your diaries for Term 3- July 22nd 5pm-7pm. Huge thanks to our Year 2 parent reps for their organisation and flexibility around this change of date.
Family Movie Night
See attached flyer- 22nd August!
2022 Major Fundraiser
Splash and DashThis event is set to be another memorable one on the St Ambrose Parent Forum Calendar and we are looking forward to holding an event that is focussed on fun for the students.More details will be released in Term 3, with fundraising guides being sent home with students. This is our major fundraiser for 2022, with funds being put towards improvements for the students, and we appreciate everyone's 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!!
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