Welcome
to
St Clare's
CATHOLIC
SCHOOLS WEEK - FRIDAY 4th
MAY
THE
INCORRECT DATE WAS PUBLISHED IN THE E-NEWSLETTER.
Drop by ON FRIDAY and look at the newly refurbished library
and the reinstated prayer garden.Open classrooms from 1.30
p.m. to 2.30 p.m. with Year 6 displaying some of the
outcomes of their inquiry based learning around
environmental issues, drop by the hall and Year 6 rooms as
you have a look around.
Cricket News-
21st March 2012
Congratulations to our school
cricket team who defeated St John’s Campbelltown
last Wednesday in the Mark Taylor Shield. St
Clare’s best performances were from captain,
Cooper D who scored 25 runs and 2 wickets from 6 overs
and Michael K who scored 18 runs and two stumpings.
The boys are looking forward to their round three
match in the Mark Taylor Shield competition. Thank you
to Simon Williams for umpiring and Andrew Bull for
scoring on the day.
Stations of
the Cross - 21st March 2012
On Sunday 11th March six students
from our school dressed in their school uniform and
represented our school community at the Stations of
the Cross at “Maryfields” Campbelltown.
The ceremony was a very beautiful and prayerful
celebration. The student representatives from each of
the local Catholic primary schools led the large group
of Catholic families who attended in the prayer
celebration, giving a brief background as to the
station we were viewing as well as a reflection
allowing us, the participants, to reflect on the
meaning of Christ’s suffering and how it relates
to our own lives. Sincere thanks the students, staff
and parents who attended.
Liturgies -
21st March 2012
Over the past fortnight we have
had two very beautiful liturgies. Our Year 5 (9th
March) and Year 1 (16th March) celebrated the season
of Lent with very prayerful liturgies. Both liturgies
were well attended with quite a few parents present.
Thank you to the families who provided refreshments
for morning tea, they were very much appreciated by
all.
At the Year 5 liturgy Father
Michael and Patrick Muema Kimulu, a seminarian
visiting the parish joined us. During the homily,
Patrick told us of his background in Kenya and shared
some of his experiences and learning with the
children. Patrick will be with the St Paul’s
Parish for the next 4 months before going to St
Anthony’s in Picton.
Western Region
Swimming Carnival - 20th March 2012
On Tuesday 6th March 2012 the
Western Region Swimming Carnival was held at
Campbelltown Swimming Centre. Congratulations to all
the students who represented St Clare’s on the
day. It was an outstanding day with many of the
students being selected to represent at the 2012
Selection Trials at Corrimal on 15 March. Special
mention to Dominic L who set four records at the
Western Region Carnival. Thank you to Mrs Murray and
Mrs Lopez for assisting. Your help is very much
appreciated. Also many thanks to Mrs Hand for
attending her very first Western Region Swimming
Carnival.
Homework or
not? - 19th March 2012
Three Green have been learning about how to write
persuasive texts. This morning we brainstormed arguments
for and against homework and discussed the language and
structure of persuasive writing.
View a very short movie of Year
Three’s work.
Now what have we convinced you? Do you think we should we
have homework or not?????
Leadership
Ceremony - 9th March 2012
Recently our Year 6 student
leaders were inducted into their roles in a special
ceremony in the school hall. Joining us on this
occasion were quite a number of Year 6 parents and our
Year 5 students. The student leadership roles at St
Clare’s are one of service. It is our hope and
prayer that, through their positive actions, our
students will help make a real and positive difference
to our school and community. Congratulations to the
students who were inducted recently.
Project
Compassion - 6th March 2012
Last week 12 students accompanied Mr Divine to the Mary
Shiel Centre at St Patrick’s College for the official
launch of the 2012 Diocesan Project Compassion Appeal.
Apart from a delicious morning tea, the students were
treated to some amazing audio visual experiences to help
them internalise the importance of the Project Compassion
Appeal, in supporting the poor and marginalised of our
society.
Year 2 Liturgy
- 6th March 2012
On Friday the students of Year 2
celebrated a special liturgy in the school hall. Thank
you to the many parents and grandparents who joined us
at this celebration. At the conclusion of the liturgy,
those attending enjoyed some wonderful St
Clare’s hospitality. Thank you to Year 2 White
for serving morning tea to our visitors.
Ash Wednesday
Mass - 28th February 2012
We had a most prayerful
celebration of Holy Mass in our school hall for Ash
Wednesday. The beautiful singing voices of the
children were impressive. In the past few years we
have witnessed a significant change to the level of
participation of the students at school liturgies.
Congratulations to the staff, and in particular Mrs
Sheedy and Mrs Quinnell for the work they have done in
bringing about this change.
Opening School
Mass - 23rd February 2012
Last Friday we gathered together
at St Paul’s Church to celebrate holy Mass. The
community of St Clare’s used the beginning of
year Mass to offer thanks for the many gifts we have
been given. The Mass enabled Father to bless the
students and staff of St Clare’s as they
commence the new school year. Thank you to the many
parents who were able to join with us on this
occasion.
At the Mass we formally farewelled Mrs Harris and Mrs
Miranda - we wish them well in their new schools.
P&F
Welcome BBQ - 22nd February 2012
Last Friday, despite some stormy
weather, the Parent’s and Friend’s
Association held their annual BBQ to welcome new
families to our school community. The event was well
attended, enabling parents to have an opportunity to
meet families who will be sharing school with over the
coming years. The students delighted in showing off
their new friends and school environment. Thank you to
the P&F executive for organising this important
social event.
Guest Artist Visits Year 3
- 14th February 2012
On Friday the 10th February, Year
Three enjoyed learning about sketching landscapes and
portraits from Doug Hand, a graphic artist. He came in
to teach us about sketching as this term we are
learning about ‘Still Life’ in Visual
Arts.
Doug taught us how to use the rule of thirds and the
vanishing point to create perspective in landscapes. After
learning the techniques, we had a go at sketching our own
landscapes. We were amazed by our own creations!
Doug also taught us how to sketch
portraits. When we had a go at our own self portraits,
we were once again surprised at how much our sketches
suddenly improved.
We learnt so much from Doug and feel that his lessons have
helped to bring out our creative abilities. We hope that he
can come to visit again later this term.
School
Leadership - 3rd February 2012
Congratulations to the great
number of students who dressed up in their school
uniform in their school holidays and joined us at the
Camden Australia Day Parade. The parade provides us
with a wonderful opportunity to connect our school
with the wider community.
Cricket Nets -
3rd February 2012
Thank you to the P & F for
their financial support in creating our newest
playground feature. The students are sure to get some
pleasure from the new facilities once the rain stops.
Kinder and New
Students Start - 3rd February 2012
Last Tuesday we welcomed our new
Kindergarten classes for the 2012 school year, as they
commence their journey through 13 years of school. We
hope that these students will enjoy their time at St
Clare’s learning that they are of great value
and that they can make a difference in our world. We
also welcome a large number of new families to grades
other than Kindergarten. I hope that you will meet
many new friends and enjoy your time at this new
school. We no doubt will be enriched by your presence
with us.
Welcome Back!
- 30th January 2012
Welcome to the new year. We
hope that the Christmas period was a very happy and holy
time for you and your families. We hope that that the break
has helped to recharge the batteries and the students are
returning to school ready for another exciting and fun
filled educational year.
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