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St Ita’s Catholic Primary School acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
MESSAGES FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Well it’s taken nearly three years but we’re are finally back on track and ready to present our annual school concert to our community. We are so grateful that Mrs Jenny Adrichem, who retired from St Ita’s 2 years ago put her hand up again this year to co-ordinate the school production. She has done an amazing job working with the kids and staff to put together a really professional show where our Grade 6 students get to show their skills in drama.
Our grade 6 students have done an outstanding job preparing themselves for tomorrow night’s big event, and I’m so proud of our kids especially those who have stepped out of their comfort zones to perform in front of such a huge audience.
Times and requirements have been sent home to all parents, please contact your class teacher via ClassDOJO if you have any questions relating to costumes or expectations on the night. Please make sure children are fed before the concert as the Arts Centre doesn’t allow food to be brought in by children. They will be allowed to bring a drink bottle with them.
We look forward to seeing you all there Thursday afternoon and Thursday night.
NO TURNING TRAFFIC TO ENTER THE ADMIN DROP OFF AND PICK UP
A reminder to all parents and guardians, to please avoid making right hand turns into the school admin drop off and pick up area during the peak morning and afternoon drop off and pick up times.
If you are travelling west to east along Victoria St and there is a bank up of cars, please do not make a right-hand turn cutting in front of them. We asked that all west to east traffic go down through the roundabout at the bottom of Victoria St and come back up the hill to join the carline and enter the school making a left hand turn.
CAR LINE DROP OFF AT ADMIN
We have now implemented a change to our car line procedures at the Admin drop off area each morning. We have two large fluorescent cones to designate the drop off area for all families.
We ask that all parents drive to the very front of the designated drop off point (it should allow 3-4 cars to pull up for students to exit their car). Where possible we request that all children exit their cars via the left-hand side, if your child must exit via the right-hand door, please place your car in park, exit your car, and assist your child to get out and escort them via the rear of your vehicle to a safe area.
We ask all parents to be patient and respectful during drop off and please adhere to the 10kph speed limit.
SCHOOL UNIFORM
A number of students have been out of school uniform since coming back to school from remote learning. All St Ita’s students need to be dressed in full winter uniform which includes black leather school shoes not black sport runners (unless they are all black). Also a number of student are wearing footy beanies or Big Freeze beanies to school on a daily basis. Could I ask parents to please ensure children only wear the official St Ita’s beanie.
LETTER FROM THE DEPT EDUCATION AND TRAINING AND CEVN
ST ITA’S SCHOOL CONCERT
“Dance With Me In Africa” West Gippsland Arts Centre - July 28th, 2022
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CONCERT DAY
Full costumes are required at school.
Students will be required to be at school by 9am TOMORROW Thursday 28th July with their full costumes in a clearly named plastic bag.
Students wear their sport or normal uniform to school and will change at school into their costumes and make their way with their grade by shuttle bus to/from the Art Centre departing from 10-11am, ready for the Matinee show.
All students are to come to school first and do NOT meet at the Art Centre. All students will return to school by bus by 3pm after the matinee performance. All students will need to be collected from school at the 3.20pm finish time.
Please note children will need only a snack, sandwich and water bottle. (No other food is permitted. Please do not send bags of lollies or soft drinks). Please use a disposable wrapper if possible for the sandwich.
Prior to the evening performance parents are required to drop their children off downstairs to a teacher, at the doors of the Fountain Room at the Art Centre at 6.30pm. Students MUST be ready and dressed in their costume for the evening performance.
Parents will then collect them after the evening show at the same place at approx. 8.40pm. Students to bring a warm jacket or dressing gown to go home in. No other food is permitted. Please note, parents must drop their children off at the outside entry to the Fountain Room and DO NOT enter via the foyer or use the internal stairs in the Art Centre to access the Fountain Room.
Please note: There are still some tickets available for purchase from the West Gippsland Arts Centre. Please ensure you purchase as soon as possible to avoid missing out. If families have purchased tickets for the concert and find themselves in COVID isolation, tickets are refundable by contacting the Ticket Box at the WGAC and asking for a full refund due to COVID isolation requirements. Tickets cannot be refunded after the event.
The refunded tickets will become available again for purchase. So please check the the WGAC website for more tickets regularly.
2022 SCHOOL CONCERT FAQs & ANSWERS
One of the biggest events on the St Ita’s social calendar is the annual concert. Below are answers to some frequently asked questions to assist families to become familiar with concert time. This year we will have a matinee performance at 12pm and an evening performance at 7pm on 28th July. at the West Gippsland Art Centre in Warragul.
If your questions haven’t been answered below, please DOJO your child’s class teacher.
Where is the concert held at and at what time/s?
The concert is held at the West Gippsland Arts Centre (WGAC) in Warragul on Thursday 28th July 2022. The first concert performance is a Matinee show at 12pm and the second concert is an evening performance which begins at 7pm. We recommend Grandparents and younger pre-school siblings attend the matinee performance.
How long is the concert?
It is estimated that each concert performance goes for approximately 90 minutes.
Do students have to attend both Concert performances?
Yes. All students are expected to attend the Concert and perform in both shows. Please discuss with your child’s teacher if you have any concerns.
Where do we get tickets and is there a limit on how many?
Tickets are now available and can be purchased through the West Gippsland Art Centre (WGAC) Warragul. You can purchase at the WGAC box office, online or by phone.
Tickets will be $15 each for adults and children per show. There is also a $10 ticket available for Pensioner Concession Card Holder’s attending the matinee performance at 12pm (please choose ‘concession’ once seats are selected. A valid pensioner card must be produced when presenting ticket for entry).
All evening tickets are the same price.
Children 2 years old and under are able to sit on a parent’s lap at no charge. Children 3 years of age and above are the same price as an adult & will require their own ticket to be purchased. There is no limit to the amount of tickets you can purchase. Visit www.wgac.com.au or phone: 5624 2456. Additional fees may apply for phone bookings. Seat maps are available on-line. (Please note you do not need to purchase tickets for St Ita’s students as they will all be backstage ready to perform & not in the auditorium).
Can younger siblings come to the concert?
Younger siblings can come to the concert. If they are 3 years of age and above, you must pay $15 for their own seat. (2 years and under are no charge but must sit on a parent’s lap). The 12pm session is recommended for younger siblings to attend if required.
Does each class do their own performance or is it all mixed together?
Each Class does their own performance/act except for the Grade 5-6’s. This year, the Grade 6 students with speaking parts will not perform in their class acts. The remaining 5-6 students will be combined in class acts. At the end of the production the children will all sing the same finale.
Do parents have to go to each session?
No, they don’t, but can if they want to. Most parents choose one (either the 12pm or 7pm) session to watch their child perform. Both performances are the same. Tickets must be purchased via the West Gippsland Arts Centre for each concert you would like to attend.
Do parents need to supply a costume?
Mrs Jenny Adrichem, our Concert Director provides some costumes & your child’s class teacher will advise if families are required to organise their own costumes. More particular details will be sent home via your child’s class teacher.
What is the concert practice the day prior to the Concert?
The day prior to the concert (Wednesday 27th July) the children are taken in their grades, down to the West Gippsland Art Centre by shuttle bus in the morning to have a familiarisation of the Arts Centre and to practice coming on/off the stage. All children will return to school by shuttle bus throughout the day. Generally, the younger grades by lunchtime and the senior grades in the afternoon. A permission note will be sent home in the next few weeks prior via PAM. School will finish at the normal 3.20pm finish on Wednesday 27th July. Children cannot be collected from the Arts Centre & must return to school for pick up. Please note siblings will be returning at different times throughout the day.
THURSDAY 28th JULY: MATINEE PERFORMANCE - 12PM:
Do students come to school on Concert day & what do they bring?
Yes, we will require all students to be at school on Thursday 28th July by 9am.
Students are to come to school dressed in their school or sports uniform (clearly labelled) and to bring with them their full costume, if not already at school (in a clearly labelled plastic bag) with hair/details ready for the concert.
Students are to bring a snack which will be eaten at school, prior to arriving at the Arts Centre.
Students are to bring a sandwich clearly labelled with their name, which will be eaten during the Concert at the Arts Centre and a water bottle (clearly labelled). If possible, please bring snack & a sandwich in a disposable container or wrapper, clearly labelled, and so it can be thrown out after lunch. Please do bring any messy foods, lollies or sugary soft drinks.
Students will change into their costumes at school and then will depart by bus from School to the Arts Centre to arrive by 11.30am in time for the Matinee Concert. (Parents please check with your classroom teacher if any parent helpers are required at school on the morning of the Concert, a Working with Children’s Card is required).
Parents/families are not permitted backstage before/during/after the Matinee.
After the Matinee Concert, children will depart by bus from the Arts Centre back to school to arrive by 3pm. Children will change back into their uniform at school and take their costumes home for the evening performance.
Where do parents/family go when we arrive for the 12pm show?
Parents & ticket holders make their way up to the foyer area of the Arts Centre with their tickets and wait for the theatre doors to open. Please allow time for parking & seating. Parents will not be permitted backstage before/during/after the show.
What time does School finish on concert day?
On concert day (Thursday 28th July) the children are taken down to the West Gippsland Art Centre by bus in the morning ready to perform in the Matinee show at 12pm. All children will return to school after the Matinee concert by shuttle bus between 2-3pm. Children can only be picked up from school at 3.15pm after the Matinee. School will finish at the normal 3.20pm finish time. Due to child safety & logistics all students will return to school by bus after the Matinee and can only be collected from school. No students will be dismissed from the Arts Centre Fountain Room after the Matinee.
Parents are then required to bring their children back to the Arts Centre Fountain Room at 6.30pm ready for the 7pm evening performance. Children are then collected from the Arts Centre after the evening show at approximately 8.45pm. Please note that we will be allowing parents through in small groups to avoid over crowding. This is part of our covid safe procedures.
THURSDAY 28th JULY: EVENING PERFORMANCE - 7PM:
What time do the children need to be at the concert – evening show?
Children are required to be in the Fountain Room at the West Gippsland Art Centre Warragul by 6.30pm sharp on Thursday 28th July. The drop off point is at the Fountain room between 6.20 pm and 6.30 pm. The Fountain Room is located downstairs, to the right-hand side of the Arts Centre, off Civic Place. Students are dropped off to their teacher at the Fountain Room door and parents are not permitted to stay. At the end of the evening show the students are picked up from the entrance of the Fountain Room at 8.45pm. Please have your children dressed and ready when they are dropped off.
Can parents stay with their children when they drop them off?
No, it is important for organisational reasons that parents do not stay down in the Fountain Room. It is also important parents don’t come down to the Fountain Room during the show. The room has limited space so we ask that parents just drop off at the door so class teachers can organise their grades & prepare for the Concert to begin.
Where do parents/family go when we arrive for the show?
Parents & ticket holders make their way up to the foyer area of the Arts Centre with their tickets and wait for the theatre doors to open. Please allow time for parking & seating.
Do we need to be dressed in our costumes when we arrive at 6.30pm?
Yes, children will come to the evening concert at 6.30pm dressed in their costume ready to perform. Some bulkier items may need to be left at the venue and placed on the students just before they go on to stage, your teacher will advise if this is the case. Please bring a simple change of clothes for after the evening concert or a warm jacket– eg: dressing gown, loose pants/top/pjs. Students will not be permitted to take any school provided costumes home after the evening concert, so please make sure they have a change of clothes if required. Please make sure all personal items are clearly labelled in an easy identifiable bag.
Do students need to wear make-up?
Some of the main Grade six characters will need make up. If your child is required to wear any stage makeup your child’s class teacher will let you know within the next few weeks. Other grades do not wear make-up and it is not encouraged (especially as we need to keep costumes clean for 2 shows).
Do we have to have hair (and make-up) done before we arrive at 6.30 pm?
Yes, there will not be enough time to do hair (and make-up if required) before the performance so please make sure this is prepared before your child arrives at the Arts Centre at 6.30pm. Your child must be dressed and ready to perform on arrival.
What else do the children need to bring with them at 6.30pm?
Children will need to eat an early dinner at home before they arrive at 6.30pm. Children will need to bring a bottle of water (clearly labelled), and a change of clothes if required/warm jacket for after the concert. Please make sure any bags/items brought along are clearly labelled.
(Other food and drink is not permitted to avoid spills and litter).
Note: Please bring a simple change of clothes for after the evening concert or a warm jacket– eg: dressing gown, jacket, loose pants/top/pjs. Students will not be permitted to take any school provided costumes home after the evening concert, so please make sure they have a change of clothes if required. Please make sure all personal items are clearly labelled in an easy identifiable bag.
Do the children go back to their parents after their act or at the end of the Concert?
No. Students will remain with their class teachers until after the concert. Parents will need to pick their child up from the Fountain Room doors at 8.45pm. This will be done in small groups to avoid congestion (COVID SAFE protocols)
What do the children do backstage?
The children will be in the Fountain room reading books, colouring in and watching a movie provided by their teacher. The emphasis is on staying calm and saving their energy for the stage.
Can parents/friends visit their children backstage?
No, there is not enough room to have parents/grandparents/family visit the Fountain Room.
Where do we pick up our children from and at what time on Thursday 28th July?
The students will be waiting in the Fountain Room for pick up at 8.45pm. Due to logistics we ask that only one/two parents come to the Fountain room door at the end of the Concert to collect children. Please have other family members wait upstairs, outside or at the car away from the exit to allow room for the students to exit. Please be patient and allow for students to change, collect their belongings and exit, only a limited number of parents will be allowed in at one time to avoid congestion.
Can parents take photos /video of the concert?
No, there is to be no flash photography or video cameras to be used in the auditorium. Professional DVDs will be available to purchase through the school a few weeks after the concert.
Is there any food/drinks to buy at the concert for parents?
The café at the Art Centre will be open for coffees / snacks for Patrons, before the show.
Will there be a DVD or photos to purchase of the concert?
DVDs will be available to purchase through the school office. Class teachers will take photos at dress rehearsal and in the Fountain room. No flash photography is permitted in the Theatre.
2023 FOUNDATION ENROLMENTS
Our 2023 enrolments for Foundation are open to all prospective St Ita’s families. To arrange an interview and school tour for your child, please contact Beck or Helen at admin@stidrouin.catholic.edu.au or 5623 7222.
SCHOOL FEES & CONCESSIONS
Term 1 & Term 2 fees are now overdue, please ensure payment is made at your earliest convenience.
If any families would like to set up a weekly, fortnightly or monthly direct debit schedule for school fees, please complete the Direct Debit Form below and return to the school office. For any assistance regarding calculations of payments, please contact us via email on: admin@stidrouin.catholic.edu.au
For any families that have recently received a Government means-tested health care concession card, please forward a copy of your card to the office to check your eligibility, as a fee concession may apply. The card must be in the name of the parent/fee payer for a fee concession to apply.
If your current Health Care card is due to expire this year and your card is re-issued, please send a copy of your new card details to the office as soon as possible for the concession to be checked and applied for next year's fees, if not already done so.
BOOK REVIEWS
ART CLUB
That Art club is well on its way and the art is looking fabulous.
As it was NAIDOC week in the holidays, all classes have been learning about our Indigenous culture, this follows on and continues with our weaving art. We are yarn bombing the tree outside the art room. We have been focusing on our fine motor skills, do we have more control over our pencils and where we want them to draw on the page.
The students have been really enjoying all the learning about our First Nations and some of the Art that has been created by indigenous people. Ask your child what they have learnt about so far.
Soon we will be starting to learn about clay and the process of creating with it.
I really hope your child is enjoying our creative space.
Below is a picture of some of the students from Art club with their canvas all ready to gesso.
Robyn Leary - Art Teacher
PARISH NEWS
Three Score Years and Ten
Australians born a century ago could expect to live to a little over fifty years on average; now our average life length is 83 years (even older for women). The evidence is all around us in society: pretty well everyone in our affluent world is living way beyond the nominal “three score years and ten” suggested in Psalms and Shakespeare. Our readings this week focus us on the reality that we will all die, though it seems some people conveniently forget that.
Reflecting for a moment, we realise our lives are but an infinitesimal blip in time and space, so the issue is what we do with our little lives, how we impact the world and how prepared we are for our brief time to end. Both Luke (Luke 12:13-21) and Ecclesiastes (Ecclesiastes 1:2,2:21-23) remind us of the foolishness of accruing power and property, to be left behind when we die, instead of heavenly things (Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11) which we take with us to glory in Christ.
Earlier this year my closest friend was there one moment and gone the next. Indeed, for all our average longevity, we know not the day nor the hour and so, whatever we hope of our merciful Creator, we don’t want to be found, when death comes, to have wasted our lives.
In our human frailty, we must strive to live authentically in the world, putting behind us greed, evil desires, lies and so forth and instead bravely working in a Christ-like manner: open, loving, rejecting prejudices and biases among our brothers and sisters and calling-out causes of violence, marginalisation, discrimination and poverty. We make our goals “the spirituality of awareness, of choice, of risk, of transformation …. the embrace of life, the pursuit of wholeness, the acceptance of others, the call to co-creation.” (Sr Joan Chittister, The Time is Now p16)
Deacon Mark Kelly
CONFIRMATION REMINDER
COMMITMENT MASS
Our final Confirmation Commitment Masses will be held on Sunday July 31st at 10:30am at St Ita’s Church Drouin.
We hope that all families have been able to attend one of the committment masses that have been held in Warragul and Drouin.
WORKSHOP
Our first workshop will be held on Wednesday, August 3rd in St Ita’s Church commencing at 7pm. Also on Thursday, August 4th in St Joseph’s Church at 4pm or 7pm.
Please bring along your completed choice of Confirmation name and sponsor’s name form.
PARISH SACRAMENT ENQUIRIES
Sacrament Enquiries: Mrs Therese Meggetto
Mobile: 0439 306 642 Email: Warragul.sacraments@cdsale.org.au
