THURSDAY 21 MARCH 2019

Dear Parents and Carer’s,

The events last week in Christchurch have shocked and saddened us all. I have always considered places of worship, where people gather together with likeminded people to pray, to be a sanctuary of peace in a world that needs more peace. How can praying be wrong or a threat to anybody? We think of and pray for the people of Christchurch and the many families who have lost loved ones. We also pray that calm, sensitive and sensible attitudes characterise the response to these very sad and disturbing events.

The term is rapidly passing with the students very well settled into the school routine. I’m pleased to share that over 90% of our students are at school when the bell rings.  We all know punctuality is important. Lack of punctuality affects learning, not only of the pupil who is late, but it has an impact on all other learners, as the teacher is required to recap on missing learning for those who arrive late. This in turn reduces learning time for the rest of the class. Thank you to the many parents who have made a significant effort to get their children at school on time every day. One day your children will thank you for it! They will also develop good life long habits.

Semester 1 Learning Conversations will be taking place in Week 10 of this Term (Mon 1 – Fri 5 April).

A note went home with all students last week with detailed instructions on how to book into a Learning Conversation using our online booking system (PTO).

Please book a Learning Conversation in with your child’s teacher by going to the following link https://bookings.parentteacheronline.com.au?school=xcn3r

If you have any difficulties in logging in or with making your bookings, please phone Emily Cai in the Front Office on 8360 6300.

Harmony Day

On Thursday 21 March we celebrated Harmony Day. Harmony Day is about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone, recognising Australia’s cultural diversity. Students were invited to wear orange and enjoyed doing activities in their classrooms and spending time with their buddies.

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NAPLAN 2019

This year, students at Saint David’s will complete the NAPLAN tests online (with the exception of Year 3 Writing). The table below indicates when the testing will take place. Class teachers will act as Test Administrators with the support of NAPLAN Coordinators Elena Lanzilli and Caroline O’Halloran.

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NAPLAN online brochure

Catholic Swimming Carnival

Congratulations to our students who attended the Catholic Swimming Carnival on Wednesday 13 March. With many nerves and lots of excitement, they all swam to the best of their ability and represented our school beautifully. Also, a big thank you to Julia K and James S for their amazing time-keeping skills!

Well done to: Tahlia W 4C, Joshua D 4K, Sian J 5Z, Sienna K 5Z, Gabrielle P 5Z, Seth S 5Z, Jy H 5Z , Zara U 5G, Lily S 6B, Chloe D 6B, Marcel G 6D and Darcy S 6D.

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Sports Day Programs

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Dear Parents

At Saint David’s Parish School, we aim to create a safe and supportive school community for everyone.

You are an important part of our work to prevent bullying and to respond effectively if it happens. Stopping bullying involves everyone.

We are sending you a pocket card from Bullying. No Way! with tips on what to do if your child talks to you about bullying.  Parents know their children best and know the best way to tailor communication to their needs. Adapt these tips to what works for you and your child.

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Brownies Recipe

Extra wrist bands are available for sale. Thick bands are $1.00 each, thin bands two for $1.00. All monies raised will go towards Project Compassion. Bands will be available for sale from Student Voice Representatives during play breaks.

Student Voice

One of the key targets for the City of Tea Tree Gully is to ensure safety around schools. This is the responsibility of motorists and the Parents and Caregivers in our school zones.

The safety of our children is paramount please find attached ‘Safety Around Schools’ brochure. Further information is available on the City of Tea Tree Gully’s website.

'Safety Around Schools' brochure

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FRIDAY 22 MARCH

Sports DAY

SATURDAY 23 MARCH

9:30am School Tour

TUESDAY 26 MARCH

8:45am 1GE Class Liturgy of the Word

6:30pm School Board AGM

WEDNESDAY 27 MARCH

Reception Incursion - Animal Capers

THURSDAY 28 MARCH 

Year 5 Camp - Narnu Farm

Year 3 Camp - Zoosnooze (Group 2)

FRIDAY 29 MARCH

Year 5 Camp - Narnu Farm

9:00am Awards Assembly

MONDAY 1 APRIL

Learning Conversations

TUESDAY 2 APRIL

Learning Conversations

WEDNESDAY 3 APRIL

Learning Conversations

THURSDAY 4 APRIL

Learning Conversations

9:15am 3D Mass

Pie Time order form

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Responding constructively to the Christchurch shooting

Price list

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Uniform price list

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How to install SkoolBag app

School Address:

40 Elizabeth Street

Tea Tree Gully SA 5091

Postal Address: PO Box 647, St Agnes, SA 5097

Telephone: 8360 6300 - FAX: 8360 6327

Absentee Line: 8360 6373

SMS Absentee: 0408  003 218

OSHC: 8360 6330

Web Address: www.stdavids.catholic.edu.au

Email Address: info@stdavids.catholic.edu.au

Facebook: @saintdavidsparishschool