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VOL 21
#10
9 April 2014
OUR VISION
Francis Jordan Catholic School prepares students for a lifelong journey by nurturing a pas‐
sion for learning and excellence while remaining centred on Jesus and His teachings.
JESUS
JOURNEY
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Dear Parents and Friends of Francis Jordan Catholic School
WHAT’S
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Wednesday 9 April
Holy Week Liturgy
The Last Supper
Year 4
HAPPY EASTER
During this week our students are participating in liturgies commemorating the
four major events of Easter. It is the school’s way of supporting families, as
the first teachers of their children in matters concerning the faith, in making
the events of Easter more meaningful.
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Thursday 10 April
Holy Week Liturgy
Good Friday
Year 5
It is also gratifying to see the large numbers of parents and family members in
attendance.
On behalf of the staff I would like to wish all families a Happy and Holy Easter.
I look forward to seeing everyone back safe and well next term.
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FRIDAY 11 APRIL
Easter Liturgy
STAFFING
Easter Sunday
Years 2 & 3
Mrs Ella Redding has commenced her maternity leave earlier than expected.
END OF TERM 1
We look forward to hearing about the birth of her first child. I am delighted to
announce the appointment of Miss Brodie Lester as her replacement for the
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rest of the year. Mrs Giannasi will be on long service leave for the first four
MONDAY 28 APRIL
weeks of Term 2. Mr Shannon Redding will replace her as our Music Specialist.
STAFF PD DAY
TUESDAY 29 APRIL
TERM 2 COMMENCES
FOR STUDENTS
WINTER UNIFORM
Please remember that students are to be in full winter uniform when returning
in Term 2 on 29 April. There will be one week of transition. Included with this
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However mean
your life is,
meet it and live it;
do not shun it and
call it hard names.
Cultivate poverty
like a garden herb,
like sage.
Do not trouble
yourself much to
get new things,
whether clothes or
friends.
Things do not
change;
we change.
Sell your clothes
and keep your
thoughts.
newsletter is the School Uniform and Grooming Guide. All students are
required to abide by its requirements.
The holidays are a good time to ensure that items such as sports shoes are
predominantly white with white laces and that appropriate haircuts are taken
care of. Some boys in particular have hair especially fringes which are too
long. I am very concerned that our standards appear to be dropping and that
the outstanding reputation that our students enjoy for the way they present
themselves and wear their uniform is in danger of being lost.
God Bless
TONY GIGLIA
SCHOOL FEE ACCOUNTS
Reminder letters were sent out some time ago. There are still a
number of accounts that are outstanding. It would be appreciated
PRINCIPAL
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School Uniform & Personal Grooming
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The following is meant to clarify both the uniform requirements and personal
grooming that is required of all students at Francis Jordan Catholic School.
School Uniform - General
Children should wear their school uniform correctly, with a note of explanation if
the correct uniform is unavailable.
Hair standards are set for the students’ safety, the enhancement of their appearance and avoiding “excessive” display. Hair should be neatly combed or brushed,
kept off the face and cut regularly. Extreme hairstyles, tints or hair gel are
not permitted.
Girls with hair longer than collar length must have it tied back at all times.
Boys are required to have hair that is short and tidy at all times.
If girls are using ribbons, headbands or elastic ties/scrunchies for hair, they must
be dark green. Black bobby pins or dark green clips are acceptable.
Shirts are to be tucked in before coming to line.
School hats are to be worn at school at all times.
Nail polish is never allowed.
A watch and / or single stud / sleeper earrings are the only jewellery permitted.
Studs or sleepers must be gold or silver in colour
SCHOOL UNIFORM
SUMMER
Girls
Boys
Cotton Check dress
Dark green rugger shorts
Black school shoes (not sneakers)
Mint green short sleeve Midford shirt
OR Brown sandals
Black school shoes (not sneakers)
Short green striped socks
OR Brown sandals
Green school tracksuit top
Short green striped socks
Green school hat
Green school tracksuit top
Green school hat
WINTER
Girls
Boys
Winter tartan pinafore
Grey winter trousers (optional)
Mint green Midford long sleeve shirt
OR Rugger shorts
Short green striped socks
Mint green long sleeve Midford shirt
OR green tights
Short green striped socks
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In winter, students participating in any public performance will be required to wear
the following:
Girls
Green tights.
Boys
Long grey winter trousers.
SPORT UNIFORM
GIRLS & BOYS
Faction shirt
Dark green knit shirt
Black Quick Dry shorts
WHITE sandshoes or joggers, including laces (NOT BOOTS)
Short white striped socks
Green school tracksuit
Green school hat – PLEASE NOTE that a school hat is required throughout
the year.
OTHER ITEMS
Tracksuit – dark green colour. A tracksuit is not compulsory, however, if
one is worn, then it must be the school tracksuit. NO OTHER IS PERMITTED.
SCHOOL BAG
Children are required to use the Francis Jordan Catholc School school bag, which
can only be purchased through the school.
VARIATIONS
1.
Some people are not able to wear wool next to bare skin. For this reason the
tracksuit top may be worn with the summer uniform.
2.
IF IT IS VERY COLD, THE SCHOOL TRACKSUIT TOP MAY BE WORN WITH THE
WINTER UNIFORM PROVIDED A SCHOOL JUMPER IS WORN UNDERNEATH IT.
3.
The school tracksuit top may be worn with the summer uniform without the
jumper underneath.
4.
The Rain Jacket sold by the Uniform Shop is the only rain jacket to be worn as
part of the school uniform. It must not be worn as a substitute for the school
jumper or tracksuit. It can be worn to and from school and at recess or lunch
but not during class.
Where students do not abide by the requirements of the school uniform, a letter
will be sent to parents, pointing out the area to be rectified. This includes students
requiring haircuts. Parents will be asked to acknowledge receipt of the letter and
that action will be taken to attend to the situation.
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Extension
News
Year 1 & 2 Extension groups will start next term & I look forward to working with all the students on some
very interesting projects.
Strategy Games have been the main focus for Extension this week. It has been interesting watching the students ‘play’ the games & what strategies they use. My favourite game to play has been ‘mastermind’, but I
think that is because I know what I am doing in the game, unlike chess.
Next term, during lunch on a Wednesday, I will be opening up the Extension room for students to come in
& play strategy games. I may need to allocate certain weeks for classes, but at this stage it will be whoever
wishes to play, can come in. If numbers are large, then I will work out a timetable over the term. This will be
open for everyone from Year 1-6 & more information will be given to students in Week 1.
There are so many wonderful benefits to being the Extension teacher & I have thoroughly enjoyed ALL the
home cooking I have received from the students completing the Chemistry Spectra Card, yummy!!! Maybe I
should make the ‘Chemistry’ card compulsory every term? Congratulations to the students that presented
their work today & I look forward to the final presentations next term. You should all be very proud of your
hard work.
Have a safe & happy holidays everyone. I look forward to more exciting Extension adventures next term. J
Nadene Andrews
This Weeks’s Brain Teaser
“I was born in an unusual year,” tells Kate, ”Fridays fell on the 13th three times. Not only that—it was a
leap year.” “When is your birthday?” “I was born on the first of April.” “And by any chance was the first
of April a Friday that year?”
Answer for Kate.
Hint
We assign the numbers 1 to 7 to the days of the week for the whole year in some cyclical order. Assume that
we assign the number 1 to the 13th. From this starting point, we compute the numbers assigned to the 13ths
of the months. The puzzle can now easily be solved.
Answer to Last Week’s Quiz
1 A nine-lash whip, 2 Jamaica, 3 Charles Dickens, 4 Software, 5 Coma,
6 Pampas, 7 Bay of Biscay, 8 Notting Hill, 9 Hanoi, 10 Jesuits.
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Religious Education
PROJECT COMPASSION – TIME TO RETURN BOXES
If your child has not returned their small Project Compassion box from home,
could you please send it in with him/her TOMORROW. Money will be counted
and the school total will be announced at the Easter Sunday liturgy being held in
the Hall at 11.00am on Friday April 11. A huge THANK YOU to the many families
who have supported this fundraising effort. The generosity of the Francis Jordan
Catholic school community never ceases to amaze!
HOLY WEEK LITURGIES
We have already had two lovely liturgies. The Palm Sunday liturgy was celebrated yesterday
(Tuesday) and the Last Supper liturgy occurred today. If you have not attended one of the liturgies and you would like to, the information about the last two appears below:
Good Friday liturgy – Year 5 - Thursday April 10 at 11.00 am
Easter Sunday liturgy – Year 2 and 3 - Friday April 11 at 11.00 am
FIRST COMMUNION ENROLMENT WEEKEND
This is a message for parents of students in Year 4 who wish to have their child receive First Communion through the St Simon Peter parish this year. Last weekend, the Communion Enquiry
weekend occurred (April 5 and April 6). If you were not able to attend a Mass to collect the enrolment information, please contact the Parish directly on 9300 – 4885. A reminder that enrolment
for First Communion occurs at St Simon Peter parish centre on Saturday May 10 between 1.00pm
and 4.00pm.
FIRST RECONCILIATION PARENT INFORMATION SESSION
On Wednesday April 30 or Wednesday May 7, there will be a Reconciliation Parent Information
evening at 7.00pm in the Saint Simon Peter Church. If your child is in Year 3 and is making their
First Reconciliation this year, at least one parent must be in attendance. Parents may attend either
meeting.
DATES FOR THE DIARY
•
Friday May 2 – Jaricot Day liturgy in the Sue Groves Hall commencing at 8.30am.
•
Friday May 9 – Mothers Day liturgy and Morning Tea – commencing in the Sue Groves Hall at
8.30am.
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Parish Corner
SACRAMENT OF FIRST HOLY COMMUNION –
Families who missed the Rite of Enquiry last weekend and missed picking up your child’s Enrolment Forms please email Fran at sacraments@stsp.org.au
A reminder to families with CHILDREN WHO WILL BE RECEIVING THE SACRAMENT OF
FIRST RECONCILIATION THIS YEAR
– A parent Information meeting will be held on Wednesday 30 April and Wednesday 7 May
at 7:00pm. It is expected that an adult representative attend either of these meetings where
you will receive your Enrolment Forms.
PARISH EASTER TIMETABLE
Parish Reconciliation
–
Palm Sunday – Usual Mass times –
Tuesday 8 April at 7:30pm
Solemn Procession at 10:00am
Good Friday (18 April)
Stations of Cross
Celebration of Lord’s passion
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11:00am
3:00pm
Holy Saturday (19 April)
Blessing of Easter Food
Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday (20 April)
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–
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11:00am
7:30pm
8:00am ; 10:00am & 5:00pm
PARISH PRIEST REFERENCE FORMS Please note times Parish Priest is available to sign forms. Tuesday, Wednesday and Fri-
BIRTHDAYS
Congratulations to the following students who will be celebrating their
birthdays this week and during the holidays:
Harry Murphy 1G, Tyzak Ireland 1W, Sam Elvin 3W,
James McGinty 5W, Taj Eaton PPW, Tahlia Baldock 5W,
Ellie Bogdanich 5W, Toby Rushton PPG, Kynan Burns 5G,
Kohal Campbell 6W, Bennett Hutchinson 2G, Jaylan Pearman 3W, Abigail
Choo 6G, Mia Simpson 2G, Michael Agostino 4W,
Vivienn More KA, Paul Phillips 3G, Taj Hazell 6G,
Erin Daly 5G, Lisa Holt 4W, Anna Steiner KA, Lila McGinnis PPW,
Noah Poli 3W, Ava Simpson 4G, Jack Talevski 5G, Jake Collins 2W,
James Doran KB, Kent Luitingh 3G, Reece Smallegange 4G
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Sports News
INTERSCHOOL SWIMMING CARNIVAL
Well done to all the swimmers from year 3 to 6 that represented Francis Jordan. Thank you
for working hard for our school. We appreciate your efforts. I am extremely proud of the way
we cheer and support each other. In the end St Marks were once again too strong, winning
the competition by over 200 points! Their swimmers obviously work extremely hard and very
regularly to get such amazing results.
Thank you to all the wonderful parents who so readily offered their time and efforts to help
Francis Jordan host the carnival. It was a great day to be a part of.
Canteen News
REMEMBER to send your child with lunch this Friday, if you haven’t
PRE-ORDERED the Easter Special Meal Deal!
PLEASE NOTE: THIS is the ONLY Lunch meal available on this day and
Recess will be as normal.
PLEASE NOTE:WINTER MENUS HAVE BEEN SENT HOME THIS WEEK FOR TERM 2
Volunteers for Tuesdays and Wednesdays PLEASE.
Letters for outstanding monies have also been sent home,
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Medical News
WHAT IS TYPE 1 DIABETES?
Type 1 diabetes occurs when the pancreas is unable to make enough insulin. Insulin is a hormone
that acts as a key to let glucose from the food we eat, pass from the blood stream into the cells
to provide energy.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?
In diabetes, glucose stays in the blood, causing the blood glucose level to become abnormally
high. Symptoms may include:
Being very thirsty
Being very tired
Passing lots of urine
Tummy pain
Losing weight
Feeling generally unwell
Being dehydrated
WHAT CAUSES TYPE 1 DIABETES?
Some people carry genes which might make them more likely to get type 1 diabetes. However, it
only develops in these people when something triggers the immune system to destroy the insulinproducing cells in the pancreas. These triggers are thought to be factors in the environment, but
as yet are not well understood.
Type 1 diabetes is treated by:
Lifelong insulin by injection several times a day or via an insulin pump.
Following a healthy eating plan including regular carbohydrate-containing foods.
Being physically active on a regular basis.
Testing blood glucose levels several times a day.
Having regular medical check-ups with the diabetes team that may include a diabetes specialist, diabetes educator, dietician, social worker, and psychologist.
Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed during childhood or young adulthood but can occur at any
age. People with type 1 diabetes need insulin every day for survival, either by injection or insulin
pump.
We currently have 1 child diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at our school. To make it easy to identify this child she wears a small grey badge with a yellow cross sewn to the collars of her clothing.
For more information regarding Diabetes contact ‘Diabetes WA’ - 1300 136 588
Or Princess Margaret Hospital – 08 9340 8880
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Other News
YEAR 2 SCHOOL HOLIDAY GET-TOGETHER!
Thursday 17 April
DATE:
TIME:
WHERE:
1.00 - 4.00PM
Mawson Park, 22 Mawson Crescent.
Hillarys
DETAILS: A plate of picnic food to share.
There is a big oval with football goals and a path for riding, so if you want to bring
footballs/cricket sets etc., bikes or scooters are free!
YEAR 3 PLAY IN THE EASTER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
WHEN:
Wednesday 23 April
TIME:
WHERE:
10am
Rotary Park, Scenic Drive Wanneroo
QUERIES: Debbie Donegan
Kath Greene-Poli
Sandra Brown
0411 209 113
0422 314 163
0401 383 989
YEAR 4G, 4W & FAMILY GET-TOGETHER IN SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
DATE :
Thursday 24 April @ 10.00AM
PLACE : Mawson Park, Mawson Crescent, Hillary’s
BRING :
Picnic food, Chair/ rug, football/soccer ball etc,
We hope to see you there!
RSVP
Julie 0434 147 100 or Steph Simpson 0402-071-269 (or email)
Attention Year 5 Parents
We are still seeking a parent representative for 5W.
The 5G parent representative is NEW to Perth and would appreciate someone with local
& prior knowledge to assist with organising functions.
Please contact Sonia Palmer.
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P & F Update
We would like to wish the students and families a Happy Easter and a safe holidays.
We will see you in Term 2.
REMINDERS: school disco on Friday 27 June 2014.
Once again we will have an upper (3-6) and lower (PP-2).
So parents please mark this in your Calenders.
We also will be having our Mother’s Day Stall.
Please keep your eyes out for emails and flyers for the entertainment books.
Uniform News
PLEASE NOTE:
Order forms are available from the office, the uniform shop or by
downloading a copy from the school website.
Only orders received with full payment will be processed.
Eftpos and credit card payments have to be made through the School Office.
Applications for Year 7, 2016 at Prendiville Catholic College are now being processed. Interviews
for new families commenced late in February. Places for Year 7 in 2016 will be offered upon the
completion of interviews - 27 June, 2014. Initially, interviews will be conducted for new Catholic
children, with subsequent interviews granted to other children subject to available places. Siblings of current students do not normally have to attend an interview, however, even if they
have already submitted an interim application, siblings and other applicants need to now submit
a FULL application form urgently, accompanied by a $50 application fee. Please telephone or
visit our College Reception desk and ask for a package. Each year some siblings fail to submit
this full application on time and then have to join an extensive waiting list. Please note that to
date, from new Catholic families and siblings of existing students, we have already received 398
full applications for 204 places.
This does not include new non-Catholic children who have not
yet been invited to submit a full application, so please do not delay in getting your FULL applica-
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OTHER NEWS
LA SALLE COLLEGE, MIDDLE SWAN – MEMORABILIA FOR 60th ANNIVERSARY
La Salle College’s 60 th Anniversary Community Mass and Open Day will be held on Sunday
22 June from 10am to 3pm.
As part of this event the College would like to display significant items of memorabilia
from over the years (photographs, publications, anniversary items,
uniforms of De La Salle College).
If you are able to assist with the use of these items,
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