2024, Term 3, Week 2
- Principal Message
- Congratulations
- Coffee and Conversation Morning Tea
- Lost Property
- Friday Ice Blocks - Starting Friday 9th August
- Lunch Time Disco
- Term 3 Friday Assembly and Peer Support Calendar
- Year 3 Assembly
- Confirmation Commitment Parent/Child Meeting and Mass
- School Family/Parish Mass Celebration
- Tuesday 6th August - School Mass blessing of SRC Badges
- Saint Mary of The Cross Mackillop
- The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
- Parish Newsletter
- NAIDOC Week Celebrations
- Upcoming Sport Events
- Father's Day Breakfast
- Join the Garden-to-Table Recipe Competition!
- Student Report
- Tell Them From Me Survey
- eSafety parent webinar
- eSafety Parent Webinars Term 3
- Learning growth can occur when your child attends school every day.
- NCCD FACT SHEET FOR PARENTS, GUARDIANS AND CARERS
- Tweed District Youth Orchestra
- Music Tutors
- Northern NSW Local Health District
Principal Message
Dear Families,
Welcome back to Term 3.
As you would be well aware the Olympic Games are currently taking place. The Games exemplify the best of humanity by showcasing unity, sportsmanship, and the pursuit of excellence. Athletes from diverse backgrounds come together to compete, demonstrating dedication, resilience, and respect. Hopefully the actions of these athletes will inspire generations to achieve their fullest potential. In many ways the Games reflect what we also strive to achieve at St Ambrose - trying your best to fulfil your potential and demonstrating respect, responsibility and being courageous! To celebrate the significance of the Games and the values that it represents, the school will conduct a Mini Olympics Fun Day on Friday 9th of August. More information will be sent out via Compass.
At the end of last term the school received the results from the Tell Them From Me Survey - thank you to the 63 families that responded. At one of our recent Staff Development Days the staff spent a session reviewing the data received from Students, Staff and Families. In reposes to this, in each upcoming newsletter an article will be presented that will analyse some of the data received. This will include areas of commendation and areas for development as outlined in the data. With the comments received from families, as you could imagine, these were wide and varied. Comments that had a common theme will also be shared and addressed in the newsletter. As the parent comments were anonymous it is impossible to respond individually, therefore the school will be establishing opportunities for families to meet with the School Leadership Team to raise any concerns, put forward suggestions or provide clarification. In addition to this families can contact the Parent Forum if they would like a matter raised - stambrosepf@gmail.com
This week the school has participated in an External School Review. This was carried out be ACER (Australian College of Educational Research). This is an independent body that has develop a School Improvement Tool that is used not only in Australia but in various other countries to support schools win determining areas for Commendation, Affirmation and Recommendations and will provide key information in the school developing a three year Strategic Plan. These finding will be shared with the school community in the upcoming weeks.
Our next Parent Forum meeting will be held on Tuesday 6th August, commencing at 6.00p.m. Once again this will be live streamed via Facebook. At this meeting we will unpack the new structure of the Parent Forum and look at upcoming events. If you have any agenda items please forward these through to stambrosepf@gmail.com
Be sure to keep an eye on our school calendar for upcoming events e.g.
- Yr 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 planned excursions
- Mini Olympics Day
- Tweed Catholic Schools Public Speaking Finals
- Kinder 100 days at school celebration
- Yr 6 Regional Days
- Coffee and Conversation Morning Tea
- St Ambrose has Got Talent Auditions
- Classroom Showcase afternoon
- School Camps (Yr 4 -6),
- K-2 swimming programme
- And much more!!!
Hopefully you are enjoying these beautiful winter days.
Kind Regards,
Brian Laybutt
Principal
Congratulations
Our congratulations are extended to Mr Cutler and his wife Jules on the arrival of a beautiful baby boy in the holidays. Baby Liam was born on the 20th July - Mum and baby all doing well!
Coffee and Conversation Morning Tea
Casual meeting with Principal / Leadership Team
Friday 23rd August @ the school from 9am
This casual meeting is an opportunity for families to raise concerns, have suggestions, want clarification or just a chat!
Come by yourself or with others! ALL WELCOME (Toddlers also!)
Please RSVP - Wed 21st August sapot@lism.catholic.edu.au or 6676 0099
Lost Property
Our lost property “crates” are overflowing with school uniforms and other items that have no names!!. PLEASE ensure that all school clothing and school items are clearly marked with you child’s name and class.
Friday Ice Blocks - Starting Friday 9th August
Bring a dollar coin on Fridays!! The SRC students will be selling Lemonade Ice Blocks every Friday at Recess (1.35 - 2.05 p.m.) This is CASH only sale - not available on Flexischools!!!
Lunch Time Disco
Every Friday at Lunchtime the Yr 6 students will be holding a “School Disco” in the hall. A big thank you to our Yr 6 students who are volunteering their time to run this very popular lunchtime activity.
Term 3 Friday Assembly and Peer Support Calendar
Week 2 - Friday 2nd Aug | Year 3 Assembly |
Week 3 - Friday 9th Aug | Student Peer Support |
Week 4 - Friday 16th Aug | Year 1 Assembly |
Week 5 - Friday 23rd Aug | Student Peer Support |
Week 6 - Friday 30th Aug | Year 2 Assembly |
Week 7 - Friday 6th Sept | NO EVENT |
Week 8 - Friday 13th Sept | Year 4 Assembly |
Week 9 - Friday 20th Sept | Classroom Showcase 2.15pm - 3pm |
Week 10 - Friday 27th Sept | PUPIL FREE DAY |
Year 3 Assembly
Confirmation Commitment Parent/Child Meeting and Mass
A big thank you to all the wonderful parents and children who attended the Parent/Child Meeting
Last Monday in the Year 3 classrooms. We had a wonderful evening listening and working with our students.
School Family/Parish Mass Celebration
Tuesday 6th August - School Mass blessing of SRC Badges
Next Tuesday 6th August the Year 5 & 6 classes will be attending Mass at 9:15 celebrating The Transfiguration of The Lord.
At this Mass will be the blessing and presentation of the badges for the new SRC students from Years 3 to 6 for Semester Two.
Saint Mary of The Cross Mackillop
Thursday 8th August marks the anniversary of the death of Mary Mackillop and the Feast Day of Australia’s first Saint. Although her death occurred more than a century ago, she continues to inspire men, women, and children. Saint Mary Mackillop was a co-founder of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart, and was a tireless advocate of education and schools. Saint Mary Mackillop had a vision of a better world for all.
With patience, a forgiving heart, and trust in God, she managed to overcome whatever obstacles that came her way.
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
A JOURNEY OF FAITH
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Since Jesus invited His first followers to “Come, follow me”, the image of journey has been used to describe Christian discipleship.
Perhaps you or someone you know are interested in being baptised, or were baptised in another Christian faith but are interested in becoming Catholic.
The RCIA provides a setting where the Catholic faith can be explored and the journey of faith can be celebrated within the local Church community.
An RCIA Enquiry Night will be held on Tuesday, 20th August, 6.30pm, in the Parish Meeting Room at St Anthony’s Church (located behind the Presbytery, northern side of the church). You are most welcome to come along to learn about the process, there is no obligation to commit. If you would like further information contact Catherine Holliday in the Parish Office on 6674 1284 or email pa@stanthonysparishkingscliff.org
Parish Newsletter
NAIDOC Week Celebrations
Upcoming Sport Events
Event | Date |
Netball Gala Day | August 13th (Week 4, Tuesday) |
DIO Athletics | August 16th (Week 4, Friday) |
Stage 3 Gala Day | September 6th (Week 7, Friday) |
Father's Day Breakfast
Join the Garden-to-Table Recipe Competition!
Hey kids and families!
Are you ready to get creative with our garden's fresh produce? We’re excited to announce our St Ambrose Primary School Recipe Competition where YOU get to be the chef!
Here’s How It Works:
- Harvest: Select your favourite fruits, veggies, or herbs from our school garden.
- Create: Whip up a delicious recipe using our garden’s produce.
- Submit: Share your recipe and a photo of your tasty dish with us!
Why Join?
- Be a Star Chef: Show off your cooking skills and creativity.
- Taste the Fun: Enjoy the flavours of our garden and share with friends.
- Learn and Grow: Discover the joy of cooking with fresh, homegrown ingredients.
- The prize: Cooking your winning recipe with the your class and enjoy it as a class lunch!!
Details:
- Who Can Enter?: All school students!
- How to Enter: Drop off your recipe and photo at the school office or email us at sapot@lism.catholic.edu.au
- Deadline: End of Term 3
Get inspired, get cooking, and let’s turn our garden harvest into culinary masterpieces!
For more information contact Jeff Bottle
Happy Cooking and Gardening!
Savor the Flavor from our Last Winners Mouthwatering Recipe! 🍴
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We’ve got you covered with our Ultimate Recipe!
Perfect for any occasion, this dish combines vibrant flavors with simple ingredients for a meal that will impress everyone at the table.
Regards
Jeff
Student Report
Dear Parents/Carers,
This survey form is designed to gather feedback on the effectiveness of the Student Report. Your feedback will be used to help improve the reporting process and will remain confidential.
Survey Link - click here.
We value any feedback, thank you for your time and support.
Chelsea Carter
Assistant Principal- Learning & Teaching
Jess Wilson
Acting Leader of Pedagogy
Tell Them From Me Survey
Last term this survey was completed by students from Years 4 to 6, school staff and 26% of families who chose to complete the survey.
Survey data about Student Learning
Commendations:
The majority of students feel classroom instruction is relevant and well-organised with useful feedback given to support their learning.
The majority of parents agree that the school supports their child’s learning and they feel welcome at school.
Areas for Development:
Reading for Fun: During a typical weekday, 44% of girls and 43% of boys read more than one hour a day for fun. This could be a focus for your family to encourage your child to read more often at home.
To continue to support parent’s involvement in their child’s learning we will continue to offer showcase afternoons and parent teacher meetings. Student work is uploaded weekly on Seesaw for sharing with families at home.
eSafety parent webinar
eSafety Parent Webinars Term 3
Understanding how to support your child with online gaming
Suitable for parents and carers of children and young people in primary and early secondary school.
Tuesday, 3 September, 12.30pm
Register here
Consent and online boundaries: How to support your primary-aged child
Suitable for parents and carers of children in primary school.
Tuesday, 13 August, 12.30 pm
Wednesday, 11 September, 12.30 pm
Register here
An introduction to online safety and emerging technologies
Suitable for parents and carers of children and parents in primary and secondary school.
Wednesday, 24 July, 2.30pm
Thursday, 5 September, 12.30pm
Register here
Learning growth can occur when your child attends school every day.
NCCD FACT SHEET FOR PARENTS, GUARDIANS AND CARERS
Tweed District Youth Orchestra
Music Tutors
Northern NSW Local Health District
