Term 1 - Week 9, 2023

Principal's Message

Dear Parents,

It was so good to see you all at our 50 Days of Learning celebration last night. I acknowledge and thank our Parent Assembly Representative, Ashlee Turner, for assisting us in organising this event. It was pleasing to see our students share their learning with us from this term. My thanks to the teachers and staff who made this event a success. 

Next week is the last week of term. We invite you to be part of the following liturgies as we move towards Easter.

Monday 3rd April - Palm Sunday Liturgy @ 2:30pm led by Year 4/5/6.

Tuesday 4th April - The Last Supper Liturgy @ 2:30pm led by K/1

Wednesday 5th April - Good Friday Liturgy @ 9am led by Year 2/3

We hope you can join us in prayer at these liturgies.

Also on Wednesday 5th April at 2:15pm, we have our Dance Fever Showcase. Please come along to see the dances the students have been learning this term. 

Wednesday 5th April is the final day of term for students. We have our Staff Spirituality Day on Thursday 6th April. The first day back for students is Wednesday 26th April. We have a Staff Development Day and ANZAC Day on Monday and Tuesday that week. 

Regards,

Nathan Trezise,

Principal

First 50 Days Celebration

THANK YOU School Colour Explosion

We couldn't have done it without you! Thank you to all the participants for making our Colour Explosion School Run 4 Fun a huge success. Looking around at all the smiling faces and seeing the fun everyone had created such an incredible atmosphere. A big shout out to all the volunteers who enjoyed the day just as much as the children! Another shout out to all these students who raised $500 or more and got to slime Mr Trezise. 

What an amazing effort, together we raised $12,385. This money will go towards our basketball/netball court and the Stage 3 camp. 

Some exciting news… Mt St John’s is still in 1^st place with the highest fundraising average per student. Let’s hope we stay there for the rest of the year and add another $5,000 to our campaign! 

Your prizes are on their way, so make sure you keep an eye out. To all Fundraising MonSTARS, congratulations and you will be receiving a pack of Monty glitter gel pens, well done! 

Thank you again for your support and generosity! You made it truly unforgettable.

Colour Explosion Fun Run

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Project Compassion

We are continuing to collect toiletries such as soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, brushes, combs, sanitary items, shampoo, deodorant, washing powder and warm items like socks and beanies, all of which will be donated to Pete's Place in Coffs Harbour to help homeless people in our local area.

St Vincent de Paul are also looking for any 2nd-hand drink bottles such as kids' drink bottles (not plastic PET water bottles). 

Please help if you can - there is a basket at the front office in which to place your donations.

Thank you!

Louise Sprowles - LOSEC

2023 Cross Country

Our Cross Country event last Monday was very enjoyable and we managed to get it finished in time before the big storm hit! Results are as follows:

Kinder Fun Run – Girls: 1^st Natalie, 2^nd Brianna, 3^rd Charlotte

Boys: 1^st Tyler, 2^nd Conrad, 3^rd Larney

Year 1 Fun Run – Girls: 1^st Billie, 2^nd Abby, 3^rd Evie

Boys: 1^st Chayse, 2^nd Rokko

8/9 Years – Girls: 1^st Keira, 2^nd Lakota, 3^rd Aurora

Boys: 1^st Ethan, 2^nd Patrick, 3^rd Jules

10 Years – Girls: 1^st Hayley, 2^nd Eden, 3^rd Chloe

Boys: 1^st Reuben, 2^nd Xavier

11 Years – Girls: 1^st Mia, 2^nd Rosie

Boys: 1^st Finlay, 2^nd Cooper

12 Years – Girls: 1^st Makayla

Boys: 1^st Clay, 2^nd Reid, 3^rd Cormac

Congratulations to the following students, who have been selected to represent our school at the Clarence Zone Carnival on Wednesday 3rd May in South Grafton. Please head to the Compass parent portal to give permission for your child/ren to attend this event.

Xavier B, Clay B, Reuben C, Makayla C, Jules F, Eden G, Reid G, Mia G, Cooper H, Ethan M, Lakota M-T, Patrick M, Finlay M, Hayley M, Chloe T, Keira T, Aurora W, Rosie W.

DanceFever Showcase

Next Wednesday 5th April at 2:15 we invite family and friends to see what the students have been learning in the DanceFever session each week during Term 1. You may be asked to join in, so make sure to be ready to get your groove on!

Rotary Educational Grant

Recently the Rotary Club of Dorrigo was successful in a submission to their District Foundation Fund for a grant to provide money to local primary schools to upgrade educational materials. This grant was supplemented from Dorrigo Rotary Club funds to enable all local primary schools to receive funding.

Mount St John's School was very pleased to receive a sum of $1000 to help cover the cost of our new MiniLit literacy program.

Our sincere thanks go to Dorrigo Rotary for their very generous donation!

Dion Drummond Indigenous Performance

Our school travelled to Bellingen yesterday to participate in a Indigenous performance by Dion Drummond. It was a great morning, and our thanks go to St Mary's of Bellingen, who hosted this event.

Important Dates

Please note these upcoming dates for community gatherings: 

• Wednesday 5th April - Dance Fever Showcase Assembly 2:30pm 
• Thursday 11th May - The Resilience Project Parent Information Session 5:00 - 7:00pm  

Pupil free days for 2023: 

• Thursday 6th April - Staff Spirituality Day 

• Monday 24th April - Term 2 Staff Development Day 

• Thursday 1st June - Staff Proclaim 

• Monday 17th July - Term 3 Staff Development Day 

Term 4 - Staff Development Day (to be confirmed - we may align this day to the Dorrigo Show). 

These dates have been added to the calendar and should be visible in Compass and on the school website.

Weekly Awards

Congratulations to the following students, who received learning awards this week and last week:

Archer D - For your wonderful effort at swimming lessons and trying new things.

Larney F - For having a wonderful attitude to learning and always giving things a go.

Hunter G - For his great listening when learning to swim. Amazing improvement!

Lakota M-T - For her 'Can Do' attitude to building a bridge. "Future Engineer"!

Sienna M - For displaying good manners and developing a keen interest in all learning tasks.  Well done!

Ruby F - For showing leadership in Mini Vinnies.

Eden G - For persistence in Maths tasks, especially when investigating the possibilities of the nets of a cube. Well Done!!

Jordan D - For being an honest friend and for looking after the needs of others. Well Done!

Clay B - For showing a keen interest in Science & Technology by coming prepared with the materials needed for your whole class demonstration.  Thanks Clay!

Cayden W - For making valuable contributions to build word vocabulary in spelling. 

Rosie W - For being focused in Maths warm-up games and setting out numbers carefully when adding larger numbers.

GEM (Gratitude, Empathy, Mindfulness) awards went to:

Piper B - For showing empathy by putting herself 'in the shoes' of others

Xavier B - For showing empathy by helping younger students join in lunch time soccer.

Cormac O - For thinking of others by setting up a game for others to play and being encouraging

Jordan D - For having courage to stand up for creatures in our playground and protect them.  

Makayla C - For showing kindness and empathy to younger members of our school when they are upset.

Finlay M - For always being appreciative and bringing happiness into our classroom. 

Cormac O - For showing kindness and empathy to a classmate when he was down. 

Term 1 School Fees

Term 1 school fees are now due, unless you are paying by regular direct debit amounts. Please note that Term 1 fees include a $50 resource fee per student.
 
1 student - $340
2 students - $607.50
3 or more students - $802.50
 
Payment options are:  

1. using the Compass app - You can check your school fee balance and pay fees through the Compass app. Select more - school fees - next - and enter your credit card details. You have the option to pay in full or pay a portion of your fees. 
2. cash or cheque at school 
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 1 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.

Thank you!

ANZAC DAY 2023

ANZAC Day this year is on Tuesday 25th April 2023, the day before Term 2 commences for students. The Dawn Service will commence at 5.30am at the Dorrigo Monument and breakfast will be served in the Dorrigo Memorial RSL Club after the Service.

Our school will be marching as a school group in the Dorrigo ANZAC Day March and Wreath-Laying Service on Saturday 25th April. Students are to wear full school uniform, including school hat, and assemble at 10:40am at the Dorrigo Memorial RSL Club. The March & Wreath-Laying Service will commence at 11.00am.

As with last year, the Order of March will have the Dorrigo School contingents near the head of the march, and the Schools will end up in Cudgery Street behind the Veterans Group near the bus shelter.

For further information contact Phillip Corlis on 0408 033141 or email phillipcorlis@bigpond.com

Mothers' Day Market - Advance Notice

This year we will be having a Mothers' Day Market. Many years ago we ran one each year and parents and children loved it.

What is it? It is a market where children bring up to $5 to school and they have an opportunity to buy a gift for their Mother for Mothers' Day.

How does it work? We ask families to send in gifts that they have been given that maybe didn’t quite hit the mark, but that other Mums might love. These are then regifted. It is an opportunity to clean out the cupboards by regifting unopened and unused presents that you may have been given. These gifts are sent to school and then the children have an opportunity to buy a gift for their Mum.

The proceeds from our market will be sent to support Pregnancy Care in Coffs Harbour.

This early notice has been given in case you do a holiday clean out. 

P.S. We will also do this for Fathers' Day when the time comes, so keep this in mind.

Thank you,

Sue Darby

How to Cancel a Canteen Order

If you need to, you can cancel canteen orders before 9am on Friday mornings. If you know your child is going to be away you can go into Compass Canteen and select "cancel order".

The refunded money goes back into your Compass "wallet" so you can use it next time you order - when you get to the Confirm & pay screen, click on the down arrow and select Compass Credit. 

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 - Tuesday

Library day for all students is Tuesday - 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. 

GLUE

GLUE "God Loves Us Eternally" KidsClub is held each Wednesday during term time 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.

Orienteering in Dorrigo

Games afternoon @Dorrigo Library

School Holiday activities @ Dorrigo Library

Fabulous Fungi- NPWS school holiday kids activity- Dorrigo National Park

In the warm, moist conditions of Autumn it’s hard not to notice the fabulous displays of fungi fruiting bodies- but these mysterious appearances are just a glimpse of what lies beneath these fantastic fungi.  These school holidays, book the kids into one of our ‘Fabulous Fungi’ sessions for a ranger-guided nature play experience to explore what these fabulous fruiting fungi do for our forest ecosystems. Running each Tuesday in the school holidays at 10:30am and 12pm, drop off the the kids for short-guided walk and art activity that will reveal the variety, beauty and importance of these fascinating ‘flora’. Only $10 per child, places are limited, book your place at the link below.

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.