2 September 2022
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Happy Fathers’ day to all of our fathers and father figures this Sunday. It was great to have so many of you at our annual Footy Colours Breakfast. I believe the owner of the longest kick was Ben Andrews. Congrats Ben!
This beautiful little father and child song from Timothy Hart was shared at our Fathers’ day liturgy this morning. Enjoy!
A special partnership between Sawtell Catholic Care and our school kicked off on Wednesday with the commencement of Young at Art, an intergenerational interactive visual arts program. A small group of our students are participating in this pilot and we are excited about the future possibilities offered by this collaboration.
The Good Sport award this week was presented to Max McKeon in Year 6. Mr Warnes shared with the school that Max supports everyone, he is honest and a good person to be around. Congratulations Max!
We say a warm welcome to the Fitzgerald family who joined the school community this week.
Warm regards,
Liz
Liz Watts
Principal
UPCOMING EVENTS
Term 3
Tuesday 6th September- Winter Art Night #4 (Art Hub)
Monday 5th-Friday 9th September - MHOC Public Speaking Competition
Wednesday 7th September - Hot Dog Day
Thursday 8th September - School Disco
Friday 9th September - Polding Athletics
Sunday 11th September - Coffs Harbour Running Festival (Schools Competition)
Wednesday 14th September - Greg Inglis Rugby League Gala Day
Thursday 22nd September - Regional Public Speaking Competition
WHAT'S THE BUZZ?
Just Dance Regional Competition
MHOC hosted the regional Just Dance competition. Schools from Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour took part and had a wonderful day of dancing fun.
School Disco
Our school disco is this coming Thursday, 8th September, in the school hall. The theme is fluoro colours, so children are invited to come dressed in their brightest clothes.
Children attend their allocated session times.
Grades | Session Time | Drop-off Time |
Kinder - Year 2 | 5:30-6:30pm | From 5:20 pm |
Yrs 3-6 | 6:50-8:15pm | From 6:35 pm |
Coffs Harbour Running Festival
The Coffs Harbour Running Festival is on Sunday the 11th September. The SCU Schools Challenge offers prizes to schools. It’s a chance to have some fun and win prizes for the school at the same time.
Here’s how it works:
When students enter the SCU Schools Challenge, they are asked to select their school from a dropdown menu. The schools are broken up into categories based on enrolment numbers and the school with the highest percentage of participants in each category will receive cash to spend on sporting equipment
Book Exchange for Grown-ups
There is a new book shelf on the administration verandah which is a book exchange for parents and staff. All donations (fiction & non-fiction) are welcome - you will find a box next to the shelf to place your donations and returns. Happy reading!
Margaret Ryan
Assistant Principal
Learning and Teaching
LOVING LEARNING
Tournament of Minds
Congratulations to our Tournament of Minds team who represented our school at the regional finals in Port Macquarie on Sunday. Our students competed in a language literature challenge and a spontaneous challenge. The performed exceptionally well on the day and scored in the ‘excellent’ and ‘very good’ areas for most components. A huge ‘thank you’ to the parents who drove the children down to the event and to Mrs Morgan who, despite being on maternity leave, accompanied us for the day. Well done to all the students and we look forward to continued success next year.
Margaret Ryan
Assistant Principal
Learning & Teaching
Michaela Miller
Leader of Pedagogy
HPL
The school holidays are almost upon us and there are many great learning opportunities available to children both in person and online.
Language and Culture
The Lyceum Centre is hosting an online workshop for primary students on ‘The Language of Culture and Culture of Language’ which looks at concepts related to translation and cultural, with activities that involve critical thinking. For more information see:
Clay Creation
The National Cartoon Gallery at Coffs Harbour is holding an ‘e.x.clamation’ workshop for children on the 29th and 30th of September. For more information see:
https://nationalcartoongallery.com.au/event/4912/
Code Camp
Code camp offers both in person and online workshops for children in the school holidays. Their drone camp looks amazing! For more information see:
https://www.codecamp.com.au/home-b
Craig Warnes
Leader of HPL
FROM THE MISSION DESK
Mass with Year 1
On Tuesday, our wonderful Year 1 students celebrated Mass with Fr Collin. The Gospel reading, Luke 4:31-37 reminded us that Jesus loves us all very much and that we are called to spread God's love. The children were asked by Father Collin “What is love?”. Below are some responses from the children.
Love is found deep in your heart.
Love is hugging
Love is being kind, helpful and caring.
Love is one of the best things in life.
Love is in all of us.
Religious Education in Year 2
This week Year Two students have brought the Parable of The Good Samaritan to life by taking part in Godly Play. Students set the desert scene, moved each character to demonstrate their role, then reflected, in their prayer journals, on who the good neighbour was and how they can be a good neighbour to others in their everyday lives.
Here are some of their responses:
I think being a good neighbour means helping other people when they feel sick. Mieke
It means helping anyone who is sad, even when you don’t know them.
Isabella
I think being a good neighbour means sharing with others.
Max
It means picking up rubbish and taking care of our environment for everyone. Jack
I think being a good neighbour means being kind, not rude.
Avreet
It means asking people if they’re okay and helping them.
Angaddeep
I think being a good neighbour means taking care of someone when they are hurt.
Ned
Next week, students will incorporate the use of technology to animate the characters, recording their retelling of the parable as they go.
Fathers' Day Breakfast and Liturgy
Today we celebrated Father’s Day with a BBQ breakfast and special Liturgy. We thanked God for all of the special men in our lives and everything that they do for us.
This week, students spent time thinking about their dads, grandads, stepfathers and the caring people in our lives. Here are some reasons these father figures are so very special.
My dad is special because he tells funny jokes and he waters my flowers.
Lucy Laurie
My Dad is special because he can boot the rugby ball to space! He can pick up 350 pounds and I hope that one day I am just like him. I love you Dad.
Sullivan Watson
My Dad loves me because he takes me to soccer. I liked when we do art and craft together and when he plays games with me. I like when he takes me camping and to the pool. I also like it when he takes me to my friend's house. I love my dad!
Byron Currie
Dad has done everything for our family and I mean it. He is very important, very funny and he tells way too many dad jokes. I love my dad to the earth and back! He doesn’t know how much I need him. My dad’s the BOMB!
Ivy Martin
I love my dad because he makes my breakfast every morning and always makes me smile. He tries his hardest to make each day perfect and he never gives up.
Keeley Adamson
My dad is special because he encourages me to do things I am not always comfortable with.
Isla Slater
Class Masses
All parents are welcome to attend our weekly Tuesday Mass at 9:30. These class Masses are held at MHOC Church Sawtell. Please see the timetable below for the remainder of term 3.
Tuesday 6th August - Yr 6 and Kindergarten
Tuesday 13th September - Year 5
Tuesday 20th September - No Mass this week
Amber Biddle
Assistant Principal
Mission
Toni Fletcher
Leader of
Catechesis
SPORT NEWS
Zone Netball & Soccer Knockout
MHOC has entered a soccer and a netball team in the Clarence Zone Knockout being held in Yamba next Tuesday.
Trials for the MHOC netball team have been concluded and congratulations goes to the following students who will represent MHOC at the Clarence Zone Knockout on Tuesday -
Milla Adamson, Molly Biddle, Mia Desic, Rhylee Duncan, Amelia Harrington, Isabella Matthews, Ava Nolan, Ella Petrohelos, Polly Salter, Lola White and Bella Young
Our soccer team has already competed in the Barney Barselaar Cup, so they've had some good training. Our soccer team is made up of -
Fin Bath, Edward Buhler, Loki Collett, Eva Corsalini, Max Corsalini, Tom Corsalini, Busby Hibberd, Jed Hobbs, Poppy Hudson, Jackson Kyle, Max McKeon, Max Pinder, Isla Schomberg and Angus Watson
Best of luck to both teams!
Josh De Groot: Polding Cricket
Congratulations to Josh de Groot who travelled to Tamworth on Monday to trial for a place on the Polding team. Among a high quality field, Josh flew the flag high for our school and Lismore Diocese but didn’t cement a spot in the team. What an achievement and well done Josh!
Polding Rugby 7s
Good luck to Molly Biddle who will represent Polding at the NSW PSSA Rugby 7s Championships in Maitland on Monday and Tuesday. What an opportunity!
Polding Athletics
Our superstar athletes will be heading to Newcastle next Friday to represent Lismore Diocese at the Polding Athletics Carnival. We can’t wait to hear how they get along. Good luck to -
Tiah Allen, Molly Biddle, Lola Parkin, Max Pinder and Layla Verbruggen
Sydney Sixers
This week students in Years 3-6 were lucky enough to be visited by Anika Learoyd & Hayden Kerr from the Sydney Sixers squads. The students had the opportunity to play some games and work on some cricket skills. They also had the opportunity to ask questions and get autographs. We had an absolute ball!
Term 4 Elective Sport
Today, students in Years 3-6 received an information note about Term 4 Elective Sport. Please read over the information with your child/ren so that you are ready to make selections when the google form opens on Monday at 4pm.
Rebecca Bennett
Sports Coordinator
Geraldine Hourigan
Sports Administrator
MHOC Parent Forum
A big thank you to Lisa Mangan and her team of generous volunteers that helped run our Father's Day stall on Thursday. The children have purchased some wonderful goodies to share with the special men in their life.
Parish School Forum
SENSEI'S CORNER
Kindergarten to Year 2 have been learning about colours through play, using a traditional Japanese wooden toy called the Daruma otoshi. The challenge is to tap out the lowest layer without toppling the lot.
Sensei is very impressed that the K-2 students are now beginning to “read” the hiragana colour words. How many can you read みどり あか あお ピンク オレンジ ちゃいろ きいろ?
A minibook of colours will be coming home with your child next week. This book will explain how to play an exciting game of Poke the Pirate and also encourage students to persist with reading .
Boyd Sensei
LIBRARY WHISPERS
The library has been buzzing at lunch time, with students happily playing all of our new board games. The favourites so far are Charades and Bingo. Mrs Hewitt is enjoying playing the games also.
We’ve had a small art installation in the library, with these beautiful clay people that some of our students made. I love having art in the library and, luckily, Mrs Edwards loves giving me art to display!
Rachael Hewitt
Librarian
HABIT OF MIND AWARDS
Term 3 Week 7
Kinder | Jasmine Thawon, Jonathan Bailey, Sophie Van Hoeck, Cole Ellem |
Year 1 | Sullivan Watson, Mila Rose, Sonny Diacono, Max Kennedy, Henry Jones, Axel Telford |
Year 3 | Layla Verbruggen, Alice Maddison, Isaac Lane, Amberly Law, Jaxson Power, Adam McDonald, Victoria Jones, Zara Pinder |
Year 4 | Mila White, Grace Chape, Leo Salter, Ted Wright, Archer Casson |
Year 5 | Harrison Price, Madison Johnston, Gursehaj Thiara, Jasreet Dhami, Violet Walmsley, Kobey Handsaker, Tori Constable, Grace Bolin, Henry Foy, Jessica Scarlett |
Year 6 | Isla Slater, Bronx Power |
CANTEEN NEWS
Hot Dog Day- Don't Miss Out!
Our next Hot Dog Day will be held on Wednesday 7th September. Ordering only available on Flexischools. Orders close next Monday 5th September at 8.45am.
Canteen Roster
Monday 5th September
HELP NEEDED
Tuesday 6th September
Cheryl Jones
Wednesday 7th September- HOT DOG DAY
Renee O'Donovan
Julie Gunns
Nina Bowden
Lisa Mangan
Matt Bath
Leah Moore
Jodi Korpar
Thursday 8th September
Robin Courtney
Friday 9th September
Kelly Hobbs
Taren Preston
Meba Winter
Canteen Manager
NEWS FROM OUR PARISH
Season of Creation (1st September - 4th October)
This month is celebrated annually and is an opportunity for us to reflect on how we care for our planet. The theme this year is “Listen to the Voice of Creation”. Pope Francis has a special message for us all calling us to listen to the Voice of all Creation and to act now. https://seasonofcreation.org/2022/07/21/message-of-his-holiness-pope-francis-for-the-celebration-of-the-world-day-of-prayer-for-the-care-of-creation/
Here is a short video for kids explaining Pope Francis’s Lauato si document on Caring for the Planet
The parish website has more links with information about the Season of Creation 2022.
Sacrament Program for Children (Group 23: 2022-2024)
Enrolment in the next group preparing for children to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation, Confirmation and Eucharist is now open. If your child is baptised Catholic and is in Year 2 or above, you are invited to read the information sheet and register your child by 23rd September, 2022.
The preparation for Reconciliation will begin at the start of Term 4.
For more information go to the parish website or contact Carolyn Tumminello at the parish office (email: pastoral@sawtellcatholicchurch.com.au)
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
This week we held an enquiry night for adults who are considering becoming Catholics. The purpose of the session was to ask questions and find out about the process in our parish. If you were unable to attend this session but are interested in finding out more, please contact Carolyn Tumminello at the parish office or Margaret Ryan at the school office.
AXIOS
After missing last week, it was good to be back again. We checked out our little seedlings which are growing well. We decided to support the Samaritan’s Purse Christmas Shoebox Appeal and we will be collecting some items to make up Christmas packages for children from an overseas country who would not otherwise receive any Christmas gift. Next week we are going to share about our special interests and hobbies. Looking forward to that one.
A reminder that all children in Years 4-6 are very welcome to attend. Parents just need to complete the registration form with permissions.
Baptisms
The Sacrament of Baptism is available to those requesting it. Please ring Jennifer at the Parish Office (66583544) or talk to Amber Biddle or Liz Watts at school if you have any questions. Alternatively, if you wish to register for Baptism, there is now the option of an online request form .
Parish Website , E-bulletin & Facebook Page
For all the latest news from our parish, check out the Parish website or subscribe to our new e-bulletin which can be sent directly to your inbox each week. Why not sign up today by entering your details in the sign up box on the Homepage or Contact page of the website!
And don’t forget to check out our FaceBook page
Parish Team
OSHC
The MHOC OSHC children and Team have enjoyed another wonderful week!
We are excited to announce that the Spring Vacation care Program has been released this week. Get in quickly to secure your bookings!
COMMUNITY NOTICES
