Term 2 - Week 7, 2022

Principal's Message

Dear Parents,

Please note that next Friday 17th June is our Combined Schools Athletics Carnival at Bellingen High School. Supporters are most welcome to attend. The athletics carnival is a chance for us to select our team to compete at the Clarence Zone Athletics Carnival, which is held on July 20th. Participation in the Zone carnival is open to students who are 8 years and above. 

The athletics carnival is a day of fun, competition and movement. Events commence at 10am and conclude at 2pm. 

Children who are eligible for the Zone team can compete in the following events to represent Mt St John’s: 

100m, 200m, 800m and 1500m running; long jump; shot put.

We hope to see you in Bellingen for this event.

Regards,

Nathan Trezise,

Principal

K-2 Fun Run & Athletics Qualifications

What a wonderful afternoon in the sunshine we had at our K-2 fun run and athletics qualifier on Monday. Students also took part in a 1500m race, shot put, long jump, vortex throwing and tennis ball throws. Congratulations to the place-getters. Further announcements will be made for those who qualified to compete in Shot Put and Long Jump at the athletics carnival on Friday 17th June in Bellingen.

K-2 Fun Run

Boys: 

1st - Chayse B & Hunter G

2nd - Tate M-T

3rd - Rokko B

Girls:

1st - Keira T

2nd - Billie T

3rd - Abby T

1500m Run:

Jnr Girls:

1st - Chloe T

2nd - Hayley M

3rd - Mia G

Jnr Boys:

1st - Ethan M

2nd - Jules F

3rd - Xavier B

11ys Girls:

1st - Ivy M

11ys Boys:

1st - Reid G

2nd - Kyrin M

3rd - Cormac O’L

Snr Girls:

1st -Freya W

2nd - Shyla G

3rd - Abbi M

Athletics Carnival

Our Parish Athletics Carnival is coming up next week, on Friday 17th June. It will be held at Bellingen High School from 9:30am - 2:00pm and we will be joining with our friends from St Mary's Bellingen for this event. There was a note and a canteen order form sent home last week.

We need YOUR help to run a successful and fun day for all the children. Volunteer positions include marshals, time keepers, race starters, field judges, K-2 fun activities and much more. If you're available to help out, please let us know by Friday 10^th June by either completing the relevant section of the permission form, by emailing the school at dorp@lism.catholic.edu.au, or by phoning 6657 2552 .

Volunteer positions will be rostered in blocks across the day and an officials meeting will be held at 9:30am. Please also indicate your position and time preference and we will do our best to accommodate. Time slots and positions are below:

Time keepers:

• 10:15am – 11:15am
• 11:15am – 12:30pm
• 1:30pm – 2:00pm

Marshals:

• 10:15am – 11:15am
• 11:15am – 12:30pm
• 1:30pm – 2:00pm

K-2 fun activities: 10:45am – 12:00pm

Long jump judges:

• 11:00am – 12:00pm
• 12:00pm – 1:00pm
• 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Shot put judges:

• 11:00am – 12:00pm
• 12:00pm – 1:00pm
• 1:00pm – 2:00pm

 Thank you in advance for helping us run an Athletics Carnival to remember.

Stage 1 Excursion to Ebor Trout Hatchery

As part of their Science unit this term on features of animals and their environments, the Stage 1 class will be visiting the Dutton Trout Hatchery in Ebor on Wednesday 29th June. Students will have the opportunity to learn about the lifecycle of trout, their habitat and how the farm contributes to a sustainable food supply. We will be catching the Community bus to and from the farm. Lunch will be provided (BBQ sausage and bread). Students will need to supply their own recess, water bottle and Crunch&Sip. Full school uniform is to be  worn, including the school hat. Make sure you take your winter jackets!

Parental permission for the excursion may be given via the Compass app.

Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD)

The Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD) takes place
every year. The NCCD is a collection that counts:

•  the number of school students receiving an adjustment or ‘help’ due to disability
• the level of adjustment they are receiving to access education on the same basis as other
  students.

Students are counted in the NCCD if they receive ongoing adjustments at school due to disability. This ‘help’ allows them to access education on the same basis as a child without disability. The NCCD uses the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act 1992. Schools provide this information to education authorities.

Please see the links below for more information.

Term 2 School Fees

Term 2 school fees have been billed to each family. These fees are payable by next Friday 17th June, unless you are paying by regular direct debit amounts. Thank you to those familes who have already made payments.
1 student, Term 2 - $281.50 

2 students, Term 2 - $492.60

3 or more students, Term 2- $633.50

Payment options are: 

    1. cash or cheque at school 

    2. using the Compass app

You can check your school fee balance and pay fees through the Compass app. Select more - school fees - arrow - next - and enter your credit card details. You have the option to pay in full or pay a portion of your fees.  

    3. direct deposit to the school's bank account (see instructions below)

When using Internet banking, please use your child’s surname as a reference.

Banancoast Community Credit Union   

BSB no. 533-000

Account no. 3282 0430                 

Name: Mt St John’s Primary School

Remember, if you feel you will be unable to finalise your Term 2 school fees by this date, some financial assistance may be available from St Vincent de Paul - to make an appointment with them, call 0472 718862. You will need to take your school fee statement with you to your appointment.

2022 Dorrigo Show Schedule Cover Competition

This year the Show Society is confident that the Dorrigo Show will be happening on Friday 25 and Saturday 26 November 2022. Therefore, we ask as many students as possible to design and submit a Cover for our Schedule Cover competition.   

The theme is Women in Agriculture, and there are gift vouchers and Showbags to be won.  Not to mention the prestige of having your artwork on over 1000 Covers! 

The competition is now open and will close at 5 pm on 31 July 2022.   Please create your artwork on A4 Portrait paper, and contact Sally Duckett at dorrigoshowpresident@gmail.com or phone 02 6657 5241 when your artwork is ready for collection. 

School Facebook Page

Check out our school Facebook page! It is wonderful to be able to share the good news of our school with our families and community. 

Library Day - Wednesday

Library day for all students is Wednesday - please make sure your child brings in his or her cloth library bag on this day. Each student may borrow four books per week. 

School Bus Travel

Applications for student travel can be made online. Apply here 

School Drive Subsidy

The School Drive Subsidy is available for eligible school students where there is no public transport available for all or part of the journey. If you have to drive your child more than 1.6km to a school bus stop, you may be eligible for this subsidy – go to the link below to apply. 

Bellingen Readers & Writers Festival - Free Events

• 10.15-11.15 AM SATURDAY 11 JUNE - Shivaun Plozza the award-winning author of Frankie and Tin Heart.  What do one hundred cats, a spell to steal voices and a girl who hates witches have in common? Find out when you join Shivaun Plozza as she discusses her latest book, A Reluctant Witch’s Guide to Magic, a bewitching adventure about a girl who must learn to tame her magic before she explodes. This fun and interaction session will cover everything from how to cast the book’s tongue-twisting incantations to the most important question of all: how do you persevere when faced with an impossible choice and the cards are stacked against you?
• Gumbaynggirr Storytelling: 9-10am Saturday 11 June - Join the region’s much-loved (and hugely entertaining) Uncle Micklo as he takes us on a journey through local indigenous myths and stories.

Made in Dorrigo Markets - 9th July

GLUE & Messy Church

GLUE "God Loves Us Eternally" (formerly GFS) is held each Wednesday during school terms from 3-5pm at the Anglican Hall. Afternoon tea, games, fun worship and craft. All primary kids welcome, as are newcomers. For more info, ring Gwenneth on 6657 2135. COVID-safe practices will apply. 

Messy Church is a community event with a free dinner for families and children - see flyer below

Instrumental Music With Hazel

Hazel Buchanan is offering individual music lessons on Friday afternoons at school again this year, and currently has a couple of spaces. Hazel teaches woodwind, brass and piano. For more details, please call Hazel on 0458 572525.

Dorrigo Rangers Rugby Union

Bellingen/Dorrigo Junior Rugby League

Soccer Training - Wednesdays

• Quolls (Under 12s) - 5:15pm
• Wallabies (Under 10s) - 4:00pm
• Sugargliders (Under 8s) - 4:00pm
• Miniroos - 3:30pm (from 30th March) 

Library After-school Lego Activity

Healthy Lunchbox Website

Cancer Council’s Healthy Lunch Box website is your one-stop shop for everything you need to know about packing a healthy lunch box.  For recipes, information and health tips please visit the website below.