St Ita's Primary School Drouin
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Drouin VIC 3818
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T3 W6 2022 Newsletter

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T3 W6 2022 Newsletter

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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. 

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    MESSAGES FROM THE PRINCIPAL

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    At St Ita’s our Whole School Approach to Positive Behaviours (WSAPB) is the foundation stone that underpins everything we do in creating a community that is based on respectful and safe behaviours for all.

    All members of the school community have a significant role to play in supporting a WSAPB where each child works collaboratively and has the opportunity to fully participate, engage in the process of schooling and become a successful learner.

    The characteristics of our WSAPB includes prevention, instruction, use of evidence-based practices, and utilising data for informed decision making. A positive behaviour approach supports teaching and learning environments so that the academic outcomes of students are maximised. This provides a structure and process for our school community and classroom procedures so that a positive social culture is established.

    Our school wide expectations are reflective of the values of the Gospel, aligning with the Religious Education Curriculum mandated for the Sale Diocese, To Live In Christ Jesus and the Personal and Social Capability of the Victorian Curriculum.

    In the spirit of St Ita, we aspire to live the Gospel, creating a sense of respect, responsibility, compassion, courage and being problem solvers.

    School Wide Expectations

    School wide expectations are a list of specific, positively stated behaviours that become the agreed way of operating within the school community.

    School wide expectations are linked to the mission and vision of our school. They are broadly stated, relate directly to skills, and apply to all people across all school settings.

    School wide expectations are important for providing a common vision, language and experience for the entire school community.

    HOW WE TEACH RESPECT IN OUR LEARNING COMMUNITY

    We all know what it feels like to be respected (or disrespected). But what does the word respect really mean? To teach respect in the classroom we must be able to define it. We won’t bore you with dictionary definitions—they’re not particularly helpful when working with kids, anyhow.

    Respect can be summed up this way: It’s about treating others as you would like to be treated.

    What does this actually look like in the classroom? We know that children who show respect and are shown respect:

    • Feel safe around their peers and their teacher;
    • Don’t yell or talk over others;
    • Listen to others even when they disagree;
    • Don’t try to control others;
    • Talk openly about their needs and wants;
    • Admit when they’ve made a mistake; and
    • Freely express who they are and allow others to do the same.

    SOME WAYS WE TEACH AND ENCOURAGE RESPECT WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY

    We Model respect.

    Children look to adults for clues about behavioral expectations. If they see their teachers and caregivers treating others with respect and compassion, they're more likely to do the same. Children are master imitators. When we expect them to show kindness or say please and thank you, we must act as role models and do the same.

    We start with ourselves.

    Too often adults make the mistake of demanding respect from children while treating children disrespectfully—by shaming, lecturing, or criticizing them when they "push our buttons." Teachers and caregivers must commit to unlearning ineffective or harmful responses to children. We can train ourselves to think before speaking and choose our words carefully, knowing that children imitate what they see and hear.

    We discuss respect with our students. 

    We use age-appropriate language to let students know how they should treat others. Teach your children to use respectful words and phrases, like "Yes, Miss / Mrs. Smith," and say please and thank you. Explain that respect is visible in behaviour, attitude, and actions toward others. Make sure kids know that it's not okay for anyone to use disrespectful behaviour, including adults.

    We recognise praise respectful behaviour

    Recognize students when they demonstrate kindness, good manners, empathy, and respect for others. This intentional acknowledgment leads to positive outcomes. Imagine what happens when the school staff looks for these behaviours, publicly praises the students, and then records the positive behaviours on a chart. Students are more likely to repeat the behaviours, resulting in a more encouraging classroom environment and school culture change. One of the best ways for teachers to shift their focus toward the students' positive attitudes and actions is simple tools and training that quickly add structure to guide teachers.  

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    NEW CHILD SAFE STANDARDS

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    On the 1st of July this year the new and revised child safe standards came into effect across our State. The protection of children and young people are based upon the belief that each person is made in the image of God and that the inherent dignity of all should be recognised and fostered.

    St Ita’s is committed to child protection strategies and procedures to ensure the care, safety and protection of all children and young people against all forms of abuse and or neglect.

    These Government mandated new child safe standards are designed to further strengthen child safe environments and protect children from abuse. These standards will replace the existing 7 standards and the focus of each one listed down below.

    As part of St Ita’s ongoing commitment to child safety, our school’s child safety team will ensure that all standards will be unpacked implemented and actioned within the school environment with all staff, students and families. This will take place throughout the remainder of the year. More information will be shared via our newsletter.

    The 11 Child Safe Standards are;

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    PARENT HELPER & VOLUNTEERS AT ST ITA’S PRIMARY

    In this week’s newsletter we will be outlining the procedures to get our parent volunteer program back up and running within St Ita’s. Due to Covid, the support of parent helpers in our school was limited and we look forward to opening our school back up to parents who want to commit a portion of time to assist our students.

    Parent helpers are one of the greatest resources a school can have – with many benefits for the school and for the parents who volunteer including:

    Benefits for School:

    • Able to offer better prepared, more individualised programs to each student
    • Able to offer better services and facilities to our students and community (eg canteen, garden club, second hand uniforms, book week, library etc)
    • An active parent body is an essential part of a vibrant, positive school climate
    • Children behave better when they know that their parents and carers are actively involved in the school

    Benefits for our Children:

    • Children see parents and community members helping the school and they realize that it is important to all of us
    • Children see adults working together effectively and interacting in friendly, positive ways and it helps them
    • Children can ask parents or carers to help out in specific roles and it makes them feel really special when their mum, dad or carer are in the school.

    Benefits for our Parents:

    • You meet lots of great people
    • You have a chance to be actively involved in your child’s education.
    • You keep informed about what’s happening at the school and in your child’s class
    • You can have informed input into the direction of the school by being involved in P&F or School Board
    • You get to see your child in a different social setting
    • You can speak about school stuff with your child and really know what they are talking about!
    • You can build a strong, positive relationship with your child’s teacher – and this is one of the best things you can do for your child!
    • You learn skills which can, in turn, assist you in helping your child.
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    WHOLE SCHOOL ASSEMBLY THIS FRIDAY

    This Friday we will conduct our whole school assembly in the school hall starting at 2.30pm. We would ask any parents attending to please wear a mask, unless of course you have an exemption. At this assembly our school leaders will present the Welcome to Country, a selected Grade will present School Prayer and a selected Grade will deliver class news. Our Aussie of the Month Award will be announced as well as the Holy Spirit Award & WSAPB Award for Respect. We hope to see you there on Friday.

    VIDEO RECORDING USB ORDER FORM

    A video recording of the full concert performance is now available to order on USB memory stick for $15.00 per copy.  Order forms were sent home with the eldest student in each family last week.

    We will be finalising orders this week, and ask all families to have their order forms returned to us by Thursday 18th of August, so that we can send home USB memory sticks on Friday.

    Attached is a copy of the order form, which can also be emailed back to the Admin Office at admin@stidrouin.catholic.edu.au

    PARISH MASS GRADE 5 & 6

    2023 FOUNDATION ENROLMENTS

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    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 -3 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.

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    CONGRATULATIONS

    Past student, and former St Ita's School Captain Seb Amoroso made the Under 17 Victorian Country Team. Seb, currently 17, plays in the Gippsland Power under 18 league and is the cousin of Ellie Condron in Grade 1. Seb played on the Half Forward Flank and kicked 3 goals 1 and was named one of their bests. We are sure he would love to be drafted by his favourite Collingwood Football Club in the future! Well done Seb!

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    SPORTS NEWS

    Sports Teacher: Hayley Roberts                         Sports Coordinator: Joseph Black

    Email:  hroberts@stidrouin.catholic.edu.au         jblack@stidrouin.catholic.edu.au

    HOOP TIME

    On Tuesday 30th August, 2 girls and 2 boys basketball teams competed in a Hoop Time Basketball round robin at the Warragul Leisure Centre. They all represented St Ita’s proudly and did their best. A big thanks to everyone who for helped on the day. 

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    LIBRARY NEWS

    Teacher: Mrs Catherine McKenna

    Email: cmckenna@stidrouin.catholic.edu.au

    BOOK WEEK - 2022

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    A special invitation is extended to families to join us for our 2022 Book Week Parade.

    Theme: ‘Dreaming with eyes open…’

    Students and staff are invited to dress up.
    Be inspired by this year’s theme or dress as character from book. 

    Date: Monday 22nd August

    Time: 9:15 am

    Location: School Hall 

    GIVE A BOOK - GET A BOOK

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    Now: Bring in gently used books that you are ready to give away.

    Limit of 2 per student.

    Wednesday 24th August: Book Swap

    Type of book? Any books suitable for primary age students.

    We will collect books any day leading up to the day, including Book Swap day. Give it to your teacher and they will write down the number of books you brought in.   (Limit 2 per student)

    Students will receive a token on Book Swap day to choose their new book. 

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    Book Club Issue 6 - CLICK HERE

    Orders close Thursday 1st September for free delivery back to school. 

    You also have the home delivery option with an addition fee of $7.50

    PARISH NEWS

    GOD FIGURED OUT 

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    Jesus is asked in today’s gospel (Luke 13:22-30) “Lord, will only a few people be saved?”  He doesn’t directly answer this impertinent question and his response, ‘Strive to enter through the narrow gate,’ needs some un-packing. Entering by the narrow door might suggest that only an elite group can be saved, as some Christians over the centuries have chosen to interpret the passage. Jesus life and mission, his teaching of God’s unfathomable goodness, forgiveness and the salvation offered to all, says otherwise.

    “Sinners are filled with joy to hear him speak of God’s unfathomable goodness: even they can hope for salvation. In the Pharisee camp, however, they criticize his message and also his welcoming of tax-collectors, prostitutes and sinners: isn’t Jesus opening up a road to the watering-down of religion and to unacceptable morals? [Pagola, 2016]

    In order to correctly understand the invitation to «enter by the narrow door» we need to remember Jesus’ words that we read in John’s Gospel: «I am the door; the one who enters through me, will be saved» (John 10:9). So, far from watering down or inviting laxity, Jesus mission has been to point to the Father and to himself as the means to the Father. Relationship is everything: Jesus relationship with the Father and our relationship with the Father through Jesus.

    Whilst assuring us of the boundless love of our merciful father, Jesus demands greater rather than lower standards. He calls us to «Be compassionate as your Father is compassionate»; «Don’t judge and you will not be judged»; «Forgive seventy times seven»; «Seek God’s Reign and God’s justice». Particularly he warns against those who figure they are an elect or elite who tick all the boxes so they are the winners and everybody else is damned.

    No one owns or controls God, and we are on shaky ground when we claim to have God figured out.

    Deacon Mark Kelly

    SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION UPDATE

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    IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

    2nd Rite of Reconciliation for preparation to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation will be held on Wednesday, 31st August at 7pm in St Ita’s Church, Drouin and on Thursday 1st September at 7pm in St Joseph’s Church, Warragul. All candidates are required to go to Reconciliation before they receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.

    The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated on Friday, 9th September at 7pm in Marist-Sion College Hall. 165 Burke St, Warragul. Please arrive 15 minutes before the starting time so everyone is seated for a 7pm start.

    We are very much looking forwarded to sharing this next special step in your child’s faith journey. 

    We ask our school communities to please keep these children and families in your prayers as they continue their faith journey together.

    PARISH SACRAMENT ENQUIRIES

    Sacrament Enquiries:  Mrs Therese Meggetto

    Mobile: 0439 306 642 Email: Warragul.sacraments@cdsale.org.au

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    PUBLIC NOTICES

    CAMP AUSTRALIA

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    SPRING CLEAN DROUIN

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    PIANO & SINGING LESSONS

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    DRUM AND GUITAR LESSONS

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