Week 9 Term 4 2022
Acknowledgement of Country
We would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land the Birri-Gubba Juru people and pay our respects to the elders past, present and future for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Indigenous Australia.
Principal & Teaching and Learning Update
Dear parents and friends,
Another year has flown by…it seems a very long time ago that our start of the year was disrupted by Covid.
I would like to thank all our families for their help and assistance over the years. St Colman’s School has blossomed into a wonderful welcoming, safe, friendly school where students are receiving a quality education.
Thank you to all those who have volunteered in the tuckshop, CSP, debutante balls and all the other amazing events that have happened in 2022. We appreciate your time and effort.
Thank you to the teachers and support officers who always go above and beyond in their work to ensure that every child is learning to the maximum.
We thank Mrs Siobhan Walsh and Mrs Courtney Anderson for all they have given to St Colman’s School over the time that they have been here. We wish Mrs Walsh all the best with her baby and look forward to getting lots of cuddles in 2023.
Well done to the students of St Colman’s School it has been wonderful to see you grow both socially and academically. We are very proud of you.
We would also like to wish our Graduating Students all the best next year as they step up into High School.
Wishing everyone a happy, holy and safe Christmas. We look forward to 2023 and the new challenges and adventures that we will have next year.
St Colman’s Staff 2023
Prep - Mrs Jodie Weston
Year 1/2 - Ms Samara Fox (Mon - Thursday ) - Mrs Jasmine Vass (Friday)
Year 3/4 - Monday /Tuesday Mrs Kalah Totorica
- Wednesday / Thursday/ Friday Mrs Sharon Kiehne
Year 5/6 - Monday/ Wednesday/Thursday/Friday - Mrs Kim Watkins
Tuesday —Mrs Kristy Lea Derlagen
For Maths/English - Mrs Karen Keys will be co-teaching Monday to Thursday
Sport / The Arts specialist Teacher - Tuesday - Thursday - Mrs Jasmine Vass
Mrs Gloria Lazzarini Italian—Friday - 40 minutes per class
Bursar/ Secretary - Mrs Shalon Gibson
Support officers :
Prep - Miss Mimma Torrisi Monday to Thursday
Year 1/2/ Minilit —Miss Bernie Boccolatte Monday to Thursday
Year 3/4/ Library / MultiLit — Mrs Venera Pont Monday to Thursday
Year 5/6—Mrs Kellie Swaffield Monday to Thursday
Chaplain—Mrs Bec Horan
Canteen / Uniforms—Mrs Donna Sgori
Cleaner—Mrs Marianne Bohne-Kobo
Gardener—Mr John Moss
Principal / APRE / Teaching and Learning Coordinator - Mrs Karen Keys
Reports
This Thursday reports will be able to be accessed by Compass. If you have any problems accessing your child’s reports please contact the front office.
Below are the achievement levels for your child’s report. Each subject has an achievement level and also an effort level.
A student who receives a C or WW (Working With) has achieved the learning outcomes and content of their grade level. They are achieving the level they should be and are working well in their grade. To achieve an A or AP(Applying) the students must be working at a very high level or have a thorough knowledge. Most students achieve a C - very few A’s are given out.
Achievement Levels (Prep - Year 1)
Applying (AP) | The child applies the curriculum content and demonstrates a thorough understanding of the required knowledge. The child demonstrates a high level of skill that can be transferred to new situations. |
Making Connections (MC) | The child makes connections using the curriculum content and demonstrates a clear understanding of the required knowledge. The child applies a high level of skill in situations familiar to them and is beginning to transfer skills to new situations. |
Working With (WW) | The child can work with the curriculum content and demonstrates an understanding of the required knowledge. The child applies skills in situations familiar to them. |
Exploring (EX) | The child is exploring the curriculum content and demonstrates an understanding of aspects of the required knowledge. The child uses a varying level of skills in situations familiar to them. |
Becoming Aware (BA) | The child is becoming aware of the curriculum content and demonstrates a basic understanding of aspects of the required knowledge. The child is beginning to use skills in situations familiar to them. |
Achievement Levels (Years 2 – 10)
A | Evidence in a student's work typically demonstrates a very high level of knowledge and understanding of concepts, facts and procedures, and application of processes |
B | Evidence in a student's work typically demonstrates a high level of knowledge and understanding of concepts, facts and procedures, and application of processes |
C | Evidence in a student's work typically demonstrates a sound level of knowledge and understanding of concepts, facts and procedures, and application of processes |
D | Evidence in a student's work typically demonstrates a limited level of knowledge and understanding of concepts, facts and procedures, and application of processes |
E | Evidence in a student's work typically demonstrates a very limited level of knowledge and understanding of concepts, facts and procedures, and application of processes |
A look back at the end of year events.....
Religious Education News
An Advent wreath symbolizes our longing for the coming of Christ. The wreath is a circle of evergreen branches into which are set four candles. Traditionally three candles are violet and one is rose, but for violet or four white candles may also be used.
The wreath symbolizes many things. Evergreens signify God's enduring promise of redemption, evident like green branches in the midst of snow. The circle signifies our hope for the return of Christ, whose kingdom will have no end. The colors of the candles match the traditional colors of the vesture for the four Sundays of Advent. Violet garments signify our penitent hope for salvation. The rose color, which may be worn on Advent's Third Sunday, signals that the reason is nearly over -- joy is at hand!
The wreath's most luminous symbols is its growing light. One candle is lit on the First Sunday of Advent. two on the Second, three on the Third and all four on the fourth. In the northern hemisphere, Advent comes at a time when the days decrease to their shortest length. As the hours of darkness increase, we light more candles on the wreath. The wreath which symbolizes the coming of Christ, grows in intensity as the anniversary of Jesus' birth draws near. The Advent wreath may be used at home or at church.
St Colman's Church Christmas Events
Blessing of the Tree - Sunday 11th December 7am
Confession Thursday 22nd of December 6pm
Christmas Eve Mass 24th December
6.30pm Carols
7pm Mass
Christmas Day Mass 25th December
7am
All are welcome.
Calling all students to come and be involved in Christmas Eve Mass!!
The parish of St Colman’s Church Home Hill has asked St Colman’s School to organize the Christmas Eve mass as a children’s mass.
I know many families will be away but if you are here can you please encourage your child to be involved in the mass.
If we get enough students we will:
- Students read the Prayers of the Faithful and readings
- Act out the nativity story
- Altar serving
- Offertory procession
- Playing percussion instruments
A practice will be held on Friday 23rd December at 3pm in the Church for 30 minutes (if you aren’t able to attend that is OK still come to the mass)
Can you please indicate if you are able to attend the mass and the practice. I look forward to seeing you at this very special event.
Please feel free to contact myself on kkeys@scshh.catholic.edu.au if you have any further questions. Please accept the RSVP through Compass.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL HAMPER: A BIG THANK YOU
A huge thank you to all the families that donated food and toys for those in need to the St Vincent De Paul Christmas Appeal.
Birthdays
Don't forget to come along to the Community Christmas Carols, where our students have recoreded a video for this event.
Draft Term 1 Events
Community News
