St Paul's Newsletter: Thursday, 11 August 2022
2022 St Paul's Newsletter - Term 3, Week 5
From the Principal
Dear Families,
This weekend we will hold our First Eucharist Mass. This is also known as First Holy Communion. The students involved will receive the Eucharist (bread and wine) at Mass for the first time. This is a significant time in the life of our school and parish communities and we extend a warm invitation to all families to this Sunday’s celebration at St Paul’s Church at 11am.
In receiving the sacrament of the First Eucharist (or First Holy Communion), we remember what Jesus did for us in his life, death and resurrection. We remember the Last Supper particularly; that final meal Jesus shared with his disciples. Jesus gave us the Eucharist so we could remember him in a special way. When we receive Eucharist, we are nourishing our spirit. We become one with Jesus, and we become one with each other. As a community, we become 'the body of Christ'. The Eucharist is our great sign of unity as a community.
Please pray for the following children who will be receiving their First Eucharist this weekend: Alex, Annalise, Heidi, Lexi, Sarah K, Isabelle and Sophie.
Book Week Free Dress Day: Monday 22 August
Being so close to the school musical, costumes for Book Week might be a bit tricky! On Monday 22 August, students are invited to wear free dress, or "dress up" as their favourite book character.
Wonder in Aliceland - Thursday 1 September
Tickets are now on sale for Wonder in Aliceland.
The first allocation of tickets is now on sale. The second allocation will be available from 27 August onwards.
Please ensure that if you wish to purchase tickets, that you do so prior to 27 August as we expect the last remaining tickets to sell out.
I am grateful for the understanding and patience shown by our community when we were organising ticket allocations, particularly maximum purchase numbers. We want as many people to see the show as possible, while at the same time, ensuring that no family misses out on a ticket.
In other news, we have booked a videographer to film the evening show! We are thrilled that we will be able to offer a filmed copy of the show for sale, but at the risk of prematurely advertising a price, we will keep that under our madhats for now!
Hooptime
Our Grade 5 and 6 students played in the Hooptime Basketball competition on Wednesday 10th August. Our teams had a very successful day with only one official loss for the whole day. Once again, the sportsmanship and teamwork was exceptional and I am so proud of the behaviour of our students. Special thanks to Cara Kirby, Mary Larkin and Cherry for their help with the teams. We may have some students keen to join a basketball team. The students' knowledge and skills of the game certainly improved with each match. Great work St Paul's, what a fabulous day.
Warm regards,
Michael Watt
From the School Office
Rapid Antigen Test Kits (RATs)
As per government guidelines, schools are still being provided with RAT kits for staff and students during Term 3, however schools are no longer required to routinely send them home with students. We are instead providing them to St Paul's families on request.
If you would like to collect RAT kits from school or would like them to be sent home with your child/children, please either phone or email the school office.
BPAY Updates
For those families who choose to make payment of school fees using the BPAY option, please note that BPAY reference numbers have all been updated this week. All families should have received a statement containing their new BPAY details. Please note that no school banking details have changed. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact the school office.
CDF Pay: Hot Lunch - Friday, 19 August
Event & Date: Friday, 19 August 2022 - Hot Lunch Day
Orders Open: Friday, 5 August at 8am
Orders Close: Monday, 15 August @ 10pm
* Please note: No late orders can be accepted after this time
For a direct link to CDF Pay click here.
Call for Support from our Year 4, 5 & 6 Students
If you have a business and would like to support our Year 4, 5 & 6 students in reaching their goal of $10,000 to build a library for a school in Tramri, Pakistan, please consider the advertising opportunity below and contact the school office.
School Closure Days 2022
We ask that parents take note of these dates and put them in their calendars:
SCHOOL CLOSED - Thursday 15 September:
SCHOOL CLOSED - Friday 16 September:
SCHOOL CLOSED - Monday 31 October (Cup Eve)
SCHOOL CLOSED - Monday 5 December
*Please Note: Friday 16 December is the conclusion of the school year for St Paul's students.
Lunch Clubs are BACK!
Our lunchtime clubs are back up and running. They are held in the library/open learning space 1:30-2pm, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Uniform Shop
Ross Haywood Sports - Update:
St Paul's Online Uniform Shop
https://www.rhsports.com.au/product/school_wear/st_pauls_monbulk_ps
For in-store purchases RH Sports are located at 12/100 New St, Ringwood (subject to any COVID restrictions in force at the time).
The store is now a CASHLESS STORE, EFTPOS transactions will be the only acceptable method of purchase. Recent changes to improve the health and safety of staff and customers include perspex screens at the registers and the supply of hand sanitiser. We ask that customers please apply this on entry to the store.
Online ordering continues as normal with all delivery options available including contactless pick up. Please phone the store on 9870 1377 if you have any further queries.
Secondhand Uniform Shop
Our secondhand uniform shop is managed by Carla Rademaker with items being purchased by gold coin donation. Payments can be made via CDF Pay. If you are looking for items of secondhand uniform please feel free to text Carla on 0409 866 901 with your wish list. Items will usually be sent home via class tubs or collected from the school office by arrangement.
The secondhand uniform shop welcomes donations of St Paul's current school uniform items which are still in good condition. We do not accept the old St Paul's round neck jumpers, yellow shirts or non-St Paul's items. If you have any current uniform items you no longer need please feel free to leave your donations at the school office.
OSHClub
Out of School Hours Care: OSH Club
Enrolments, Bookings and Enquiries
Parents will need to enrol with OSHClub. Please visit https://www.oshclub.com.au/ and click on "REGISTER". You will need to enrol with the Monbulk Primary School service.
Community Notices
Transition Information
St Joseph's College - Ferntree Gully
Please note that the first round of applications for St Joseph’s College Ferntree Gully Year 7 2024 (Grade 5) closes on Friday 19 August 2022.
Should you wish to enrol your son, please complete an Enrolment Application (can be printed from the College website) or email enrolments@stjosephs.com.au and we will email you an Enrolment Application, or contact us on 9756 3112.
One of the exciting developments at St Joseph’s is that we have new multi-million dollar building developments which will open in coming weeks.
- Year 7 Building (Classrooms, Amphitheatre, Learning Zones, Hub Space)
- Senior School Building (Year 11 and 12)
- Visual and Performing Arts Complex
- Science Complex (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, General Science, Outdoor Science, Hub Space)
- STEM, Digital Technologies, Robotics Complex
New sports fields are currently under construction and will be open during Term 1 2023.
Principal's College Tours are available by registering on the College website: www.stjosephs.com.au
Next Tours (90mins) are:
Friday 12 August 4pm - 5.30pm
Thursday 18 August 4pm - 5.30pm
Friday 19 August 4pm - 5.30pm
Free - 2 Single Beds
A local parishioner has two single beds (including bedding) that they no longer need and are happy to give them away for free if there is anyone in our community who would like them. If you are interested please phone Elizabeth (after 3pm) on 9756 6027 to arrange collection from Monbulk.
COMMUNITY DIRECTORY
