St Peter's Bentleigh East eNewsletter

WORKING BEE THANKYOU

Thank you to all the families who supported the Working Bee on the 18th of October. My thanks also to Andrea Crough, Monica Ryan and Mick Schinck for organising the working bee. A number of tasks have been completed that have saved us lots of money that would have been spent on employing people to do the work. A great outcome thanks to a group of dedicated parents and staff.

DISCO THANKYOU

Thank you to the Parents and Friends for organising a very successful Prep to Year 3 Disco on the 18th of October. Thank you to Anna Pullan, Justin McCarthy and Kye Moore for staying back to support this P&F event. The students had a ball.

MISSION MASS - 23rd OCTOBER

On Wednesday the 23rd of October, the Years 4-6 SRC leaders went to the St. Patrick’s Cathedral for a Mission Mass with the other schools of the Holy Trinity Parish. We arrived at the Cathedral and sat down to have some Morning Tea. We entered the grand Cathedral and sat down at the pews and listened to Senior Church Leaders speak about Children’s Day, and listened to Luke 10:25-37 otherwise known as “The Parable of The Good Samaritan”. The homily discussed the importance of treating people humanely - as they should be treated - like a friend, family or yourself.

After the Mass, we walked to the Botanical Gardens with the other schools of the Holy Trinity Parish and ate our lunch, went for a walk and a bit of a run-around. After that, we returned to school. Overall, I loved our trip to the Cathedral. I learned so much, I would love to do this again!

Archie Cannington - SRC Rep 6SF

Last week on Wednesday, 23rd October the Year 4,5 and 6 SRC Reps attended the Mission Mass at St Patrick's Cathedral. 40 schools attended the Mass including representatives from the Trinity Schools St. Peter’s, St Catherine’s and St. Paul’s.

It was an amazing ceremony to be a part of. With the Cathedral full it was an incredible atmosphere. When the ceremony was completed we walked down to the Botanical Gardens to have lunch and look around our city. But after a couple of rounds of Family Feud and running around, it was time to go back to school.

It was a really great opportunity and we would like to thank Mr Dooley and Mrs Stasiak for organising the unbelievable day.

Keiva Kell - SRC Rep 6RD

CLASSES FOR 2020

Teachers have begun the process of placing children into classes for 2020. We ask that you please inform the school by no later than Wednesday, 30th October if your child is currently in Year Prep to Year 5 and they will not be returning to St. Peter's in 2020.

YEAR 2 EXCURSION TO WOOLWORTHS

On Monday and Tuesday Week 2, Year Two children went to Woolworths at the Links for our Discovery Tour.

Firstly, we sat down and guessed what the highest selling products were in the last week for their store. The highest in the whole store was toilet paper. The highest selling fruit was blueberries, they sold 4,500 punnets altogether.

After we put on our aprons we walked through the store to the storage area at the back. We went into the freezer, it was -15 degrees celsius. It hurt to breathe in there. Then we went into the fridge where all of the dairy products were. We liked that they give money to the farmers from their milk sales. One of the staff showed us how to cut up a pumpkin and then wrap it in plastic.

Our favourite part was going into the Bakery. We got to smell yeast, it smelled like beer and vegemite. Then we got to play with bread dough. We could not cook or eat the dough. We were lucky Rosemary organised for us to have some fruit to eat. We had bananas, strawberries and apples!

We had the best time and would like to thank Rosemary and Woolies and all of our parent helpers.

Kind regards

2AC and Mrs Crough

YEAR 3/4 MOVIE NIGHT!

This year in Performing Arts, the Year 3 and 4 students worked on creating their own class films, writing the script and performing in their own movie!

And on this Wednesday night (the 30th of October), we will be be showing them on the big screen!

Come along to St Peter's hall and check out the amazing films that the students have created. There is something for everyone, and something from just about every film genre there is!

The Year 3 films will be shown at 6.00pm, and the Year 4 films at 7.00pm. Entry is by gold coin donation. Make sure you are there for a wonderful night's entertainment!

ST. PETER'S COOKBOOK

St Peter’s Cookbook Reminder: Family Recipes and Title Suggestions please!

We woud really love every family at St Peter’s to be a part of the St Peter’s Cookbook so please check out our list of required recipes Here to see if you have a family favourite you would like to share.

Also, there is still time to submit your ideas for the title of the cookbook. You can send us as many as you like and with these great prizes up for grabs it will be well worth it!

The winner will receive:

- Two copies of our St Peter’s Cookbook

- Humble Creatures Cafe - voucher for five hot drinks

- 2Brother’s Brewery - $50 beer hall voucher and a mixed case of beer

- The glory of naming our cookbook!

We need recipes in by Friday, 15thNovember 2019 and the Cookbook Title Competition closes on Friday, 29th November 2019. Just send them into spcookbook2019@gmail.com with your name and phone number.

PSW ST. PETER'S SCHOOL UNIFORM SUPPLIER

PSW our School Uniform Supplier is moving to a new location -1 Age Street, Cheltenham.

The Shop will reopen at 1 Age Street, Chetenham on Wednesday, 6th November.

Please go to the link below to download a Flyer for your information.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8IsZ9pU28TqNmFnOWpGQnRLRVJJMVk5VDdWTmRjLWVPUENZ/view?usp=sharing

REMEMBRANCE DAY 2019 - MONDAY, 11TH NOVEMBER

Monday, 11th November is Remembrance Day.

We will have merchandise for sale at the School this week.

Items are priced at $1.00 / $2.00 / $3.00 / $4.00 & $5.00

Please support the families of those who lost their lives for our country.

ST. PETER'S FETE - SAVE THE DATE

Thank you to those families who have returned their Raffle Tickets. A reminder that the tickets are due back by Friday, 8th November. If you would like more books we have some available at the School Office. Your support in selling the tickets would be greatly appreciated. A Fete Pack was emailed to families on Tuesday, 15th October with information regarding the Cake Stall, Cup Cake Stall, Bottle Stall and how to order Ride Wristbands for the Fete. Ride Wristbands can only be ordered through FlexiSchools up until 5.00pm Wednesday, 13th November. Please Note that they will be $40.00 if you purchase them on Fete Day.

FACE PAINTING/HAIR SPRAYING STALL

The Coordinators of this Stall are looking for volunteers on the day of the Fete. If this is something you are good at / enjoy doing please contact Trish in the School Office.

If you own a Business and would like to donate a prize for the Loud Auction or sponsor the Fete financially please contact either Jenni or Trish at the above phone numbers. We also welcome Commercial Stalls. If you are interested in holding a Stall, please contact Donna Jemetta on 0435 539 996 for more information. Any support would be very much appreciated. After a year's break let's get together to make this year's Fete a success!!

A very big THANK YOU to those families in our school who have sponsored our Fete financially - KADA DEVELOPMENTS, CRAMER DESIGN, SOLOGISTICS AND SHERPA FINANCIAL GROUP. Your support is very much appreciated!! Also Thank You to O'Brien Real Estate Oakleigh and Woodards Real Estate for sponsoring us with the Advertising Boards and to Rita Ferraro for Designing our Advertising Board.

FETE TOY STALL & TRASH & TREASURE STALL

WE NEED YOUR TOYS, TRASH & TREASURE AND BOOKS

With the Fete being 3 weeks aways it's time now for everyone to drop off their preloved Toys, Trash and Treasure and Books to the Lighthouse (Next to the Church, side entrance) during the selected times below.

Also Fetes need volunteerss to make the day successful, so if you can could you please add your name to the volunteer list in the School Office. Your assistance will be greatly appreciated.

DROP OFF TIMES
Wednesday, 30th Oct, 6th Nov & 13th Nov: 8:30am - 9.00am
Friday, 1st Nov, 8th Nov & 15th Nov: 8:30am -9.00am & 3pm - 3:30pm
Saturday, 2nd Nov & 9th Nov: 9.00am -12.00pm

Toy Stall Co-ordinators
Sally Maher and Joanne Melita

UPCOMING EVENTS

Prep to Year 2 Swimming Program - Tuesday, 29th October to Friday, 1st November
4PJ Warrawee Visit - Thursday, 31st October - 2.00pm - 3.15pm
School Board Meeting - Tonight, Monday, 28th October - 7.00pm
School Nurse - Dani Mitchell Here for Prep Testing - 28th October
Year 6 Jacket Sizing - Year 5 Parents - 3.30pm - 4.00pm - School Office
School Nurse - Dani Mitchell Here for Prep Testing - 29th October
Year 6 Jacket Sizing - Year 5 Parents - 3.30pm - 4.00pm - School Office
Year 6 Jacket Sizing - Year 5 Parents - 3.30pm - 4.00pm - School Office
Year 3 & 4 Film Presentation - Year 3 - 6.00pm & Year 4 - 7.00pm - Wednesday, 30th October
4PJ Warrawee - Thursday, 31st October - 2.00pm - 3.15pm
Fedpas - Thursday, 31st October - 4.00pm - 6.00pm
ALL SAINTSDAY - Friday, 1st November
ALL SOULS DAY - Saturday, 2nd November
SCHOOL CLOSURE DAY - Monday, 4th November
MELBOURNE CUP PUBLIC HOLIDAY - Tuesday, 5th November
Year Two SmartStart Commbank In School Activity - Wednesday, 6th November
CASUAL DAY FOR FETE BOTTLE STALL - Thursday, 7th November
Fedpas - 4.00pm - 6.00pm - Thursday, 7th November
Year 4 Mass & Special Morning Tea for First Eucharist - Friday, 8th November - 10.00am - 11.30am - Families Welcome

LOST PROPERTY

There are over 70 items in the Lost Property cupboard, with many of them named. Please take some time over the next few weeks to look through it if your child has lost something. If you cannot find your own lost item you are welcome to take one without a name.

Any Lost Property left over at the end of the year will be disposed of.

Thank you

RECONCILIATION

Congratulations to the following students on celebrating their Reconciliation: Jesse Downes

FIRST EUCHARIST

Congratulations to the following students on celebrating their First Eucharist: Archie Carter, Brodie Downes, Alex Bridges, Emily Terkelsen, William Scalzi, Alessia Spano, Jasmyn Knight, Luke Callander, Xavier Biviano, Aidan Johnson, Noah Brady, Archer Matthiesson-Jane, Cooper Berlingeri, Ryan Werny, Isabelle Casa, Filip Gorski, Tahlia De Petra, Ruby Evans, Maxwell King, Alexandra Clark

WE ALL HAVE A CHOICE

Last Sunday’s Gospel is one of my favourites. The Pharisee and the Tax Collector is a great Gospel read with a wonderful message. Like many of Jesus’ stories it always has a message to do with CHOICE.

The choice in this story is whether we allow the Eucharist to affect us and change us or whether we tick the box of having done our so called duty.

The Pharisee did what he had to do and was probably more contented in knowing others saw him who were sitting in the temple. On the other hand the poor tax collector was present to his heart and in humility and asked the Lord for mercy.

When we come to share in the Eucharist we are invited to open our hearts to receive the graces God has for us. Being present in this case is not about patting ourselves on the back as if we are superior to others.

This Gospel is a wonderful Gospel to stop us in our tracks and to assess our motives for why we live the Christian life.

Perhaps these quotes from Thich Nhat Hanh, a Vietnamese Monk, will help us reflect further on this short but incredibly insightful Gospel.

‘If you are not yet able to love yourself, you will not be able to love your enemy. But when you are able to love yourself, you can love anyone. When you do this, you will see that your so called enemy is not more or less than a human being who is suffering.’

‘When another person makes you suffer, it is because he suffers deeply within himself, and his suffering is spilling over. He does not need punishment; he needs help. That's the message he is sending.’

‘Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.’

‘To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself.’

‘Waking up this morning, I smile. Twenty-four brand new hours are before me. I vow to live fully in each moment and to look at all beings with eyes of compassion.’

‘When you plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. You look for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water, or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with our friends or family, we blame the other person. But if we know how to take care of them, they will grow well, like the lettuce. Blaming has no positive effect at all, nor does trying to persuade using reason and argument. That is my experience. No blame, no reasoning, no argument, just understanding. If you understand, and you show that you understand, you can love, and the situation will change’

‘Many people think excitement is happiness.... But when you are excited you are not peaceful. True happiness is based on peace.’

‘Letting go gives us freedom, and freedom is the only condition for happiness. If, in our heart, we still cling to anything - anger, anxiety, or possessions - we cannot be free.’

‘Breathing in, I calm body and mind. Breathing out, I smile. Dwelling in the present moment I know this is the only moment.’

‘Hope is important because it can make the present moment less difficult to bear. If we believe that tomorrow will be better, we can bear a hardship today.’

‘Drink your tea slowly and reverently, as if it is the axis on which the world earth revolves - slowly, evenly, without rushing toward the future.’

In conclusion, after reflecting, which person are we in this Gospel passage?

Are we the Pharisee in this Gospel?

Are we the Tax collector in this Gospel?

Or, are we both?

Edward Dooley (Mission and Faith Leader)

Read Less

BUCKET FILLER AWARD

Katya from 2Gc passed on the Bucket Filler trophy to the next winner at assembly on Friday. The trophy was awarded to Leo Bou Ayache from Prep HP. Leo was nominated for showing wonderful manners on the bus on the way to swimming. Congratulations Leo, what an amazing Bucket Filler you are!

WALK-TOBER 2019.....

Keep filling in your Walking Tickets! All Walking Tickets must be handed in to Trish by Friday 8^th November. We will announce the winner of the Fitbit at assembly in Week 7.

Don’t forget that part way is OK! You can drop your children off a few blocks from the entrance to the school and walk the rest of the way!

PARENTING IDEAS by MICHAEL GROSE

Michael Grose, founder of Parenting Ideas, is one of Australia’s leading parenting educators. He’s the author of 10 parenting books including Thriving!, the best-selling Why First Borns Rule the World and Last Borns Want to Change It, and his latest release Spoonfed Generation: How to raise independent children.

Click on the link below to read the latest article:

Strengthening kids’ self-esteem in a digital world

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8IsZ9pU28TqbDhuR3lHX2dMbzhtcmV4WmJ2azZabEZPV1pZ/view?usp=sharing

The Magic of Mathematics

Last week we celebrated the Magic of Mathematics at St Peter’s by focusing on patterns

‘Virtually all mathematics is based on pattern and structure. The importance of young children recognising, copying and creating patterns cannot be underestimated as it has been found that a child’s awareness of pattern and structure is directly related to their achievement in mathematics overall. ‘ (Mulligan and Mitchelmore 2009).

Each class also participated in a Numeracy Expo where everyone had the opportunity to play games or solve a problem that required flexible and strategic thinking.

‘It was fun to explore games where we had to use strategies, common sense and logic which encouraged you to think carefully’ Adriana Tzolakis

It was really rewarding taking on this leadership role and seeing all the children we worked with having fun. Everyone was smiling - Tenaya McCarthy

In my opinion the Maths Games Day was a great experience for all the kids involved. One of my favourite games was Rummy-O which was a game of strategy where you had to try and get rid of all your tiles by making runs like 2,3,4,5,6 or by finding 3 or more of a kind - 8,8,8,8. Oliver Selby

Some Insights from Year 3

Here are some insights from the students in 3LK:

Florence Kimball: I liked playing the Rubix Cube Race and I especially enjoyed smashing down the frame down when you matched the colours.

Evie Pelc: I loved playing dominoes. You had to make double facts and the first person to use up all their dominoes was the winner. We created a really long domino train.

Pavlos Dimitriu: Who would have thought that Maths could be so much fun!

Benjamin Leadbetter: I liked Monopoly, although, however whoever lands on the loose change spot generally wins.

Leo Stafford: I liked sequence because you had to flip up a card and place to block your opponent from getting four in a row.

Congratulations to the five students who participated in the Southern Metropolitan Athletics last Monday up against the best competitors from over 200 schools.

All five students did extremely well with Mitch Langworthy 4th in Shot Put, Grace Bracken 3rd in Shot Put, Mia Bates 3rd in Hurdles, Sahsa Ung 1st in Long Jump and 4th in 100m, and Daisy Nousis 2nd in 100m and 1st in 200m.

Finishing in the top 2 meant Sasha and Daisy progressed to the State Finals last Thursday. Sasha received a Gold Medal in Long Jump and Daisy came 6th in 100m and 2nd in 200m. It was an amazing effort at State Level by two very talented students and we congratulate them both.

Good luck to Tess Baxter (Touch Rugby) and Mitch Langworthy (Softball) who will be representing Victoria in the coming weeks. It is a fantastic effort to reach that level and we wish them all the best for the Nationals.

Justin McCarthy

Sport & Specialist Coordinator

jmccarthy@spbentleigheast.catholic.edu.au

SAVE THE DATE

Friday, 15^th November - Fete Cake Stall Set Up

Saturday, 16^th November - Fete Cake Stall

Tuesday, 10^th December - Roll/ Zooper Dooper/ Popcorn Day

PREP-YEAR 3 DISCO- Friday, 18th October

Thanks to all the Preps, Year 1’s, 2’s and 3’s who grabbed their glow sticks and joined us for the school disco on Friday, 18th October.

DJ Ray Ray from Kids Disco Parties got the party started and over 200 of our rockstar students came along and carved up the dance floor with their impressive disco moves!

Many thanks to Mr. McCarthy, Mrs. Moore & Mrs. Pullan for supervising the event and joining in on the dancing fun!

FETE CAKE STALL

FETE- CAKE STALL VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED

The P&F have once again been asked to coordinate the Cake Stall at the School Fete. We require your assistance on Friday, 15^th and Saturday, 16^th November.

If you can help, we need 2 more volunteers on Friday 15^th November to bag cakes etc from drop off until approx. 11.30am.

And,

We require 2 more volunteers on each time slot 12.00pm - 1.00pm and 1.00pm - 2.00pm Saturday the 16^thNovember.

Thankyou to those who have already volunteered!

If you are able to assist please emai us at the P&F address below.

Thank you for your assistance.

Next 2 P&F Meetings –Monday, 11th November - 7.00pm - All Welcome (Meeting Room off the Breezeway)

Then - Monday, 2nd December - AGM

Please send us an email on the address below if you have any questions or suggestions regarding the P & F.

pnf1@spbentleigheast.catholic.edu.au

We also have a Facebook Page. Follow us on

https://www.facebook.com/St-Peters-Primary-School-Bentleigh-East-Parents-Friends-388657947987381/

for real time updates and to have a look at the links we have posted to our trivia night sponsor’s pages.

Thank you

P & F Committee

Throughout the last 8 years, St Peter's own Performing Arts teacher, Mr Drew Lane, has been working on a new musical, based on the classic 1984 film "Electric Dreams". In 2011, Drew was granted permission by Hollywood writer Rusty Lemorande to take the original film and adapt it into a musical.

This year, renown theatre company Music Theatre Melbourne (MTM) have decided to take the show to the stage for a special developmental season.

Electric Dreams: The Musical will be performed at Gasworks Theatre, Albert Park, for six shows only, from November 20-24.

The show takes you back to the wild innocence of 1984, and tells the story of struggling architect Miles, who buys a computer to get his life in order. Next door to him, the beautiful cellist, Madeline is moving in and there's an instant attraction. But after a freak accident, the computer becomes suddenly aware and begins to take over Miles' life and love!

The stellar cast is headed by Tom Green as Miles (Miss Saigon; Gladys Moncrieff Award; The Project) who finds a brave new world of love and technology, and Madeleine Featherby (Paris: A Rock Odyssey; Follies; LaTraviata), as Madeleine, girl next door and cellist extraordinaire.

It also features Stephen Mahy (Miss Saigon; Jersey Boys; Mamma Mia; Crossroads!) as Miles' Casanovan best pal, and Angela Scudi (Rocky Horror Show; Thoroughly Modern Millie; Tick Tick Boom), as Madeleine's, the thoroughly modern Millie. Owen James plays Edgar, the computer with human aspirations. Sophie Loughran, Zak Brown, Anthony Scundi, Courtney Smyth and Aidan Nairros round off the cast.

Electric Dreams: The Musical features a brilliantly catchy score and 22 original songs. One of the songs "You Were There" has been selected for an international album release, with vocals to be sung by Claire DeJean who featured on the 15th season of America's The Voice as part of Team Kelly.

Drew would love to see everyone from St Peter's get behind his exciting new show! The cast have been rehearsing right here at St Peter's on Wednesday nights and Sunday afternoons!

Tickets are now on sale. You can get them by contacting Gasworks Arts Park on (03) 8606 4299 or by going to http://www.gasworks.org.au/event/electric-dreams/

Please note that Electric Dreams: The Musical is best suited for ages 10+ as there are a few PG themes.

Week Beginning Monday, 28th October

Wednesday, 30th October - Shanell Wood-Bradley - 1.30pm - 2.15pm

Thursday, 31st October - Sophie & Julie - 1.30pm - 2.15pm

Friday, 1st November - Julie Eyles & Amanda O'Connor - 9.00am - 10.30am

Emma O'Connor & Maree Deeth - 1.00pm - 2.15pm

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Week Beginning Monday, 4th November

Wednesday, 6th November - Chris Kell & Joanne Melita - 1.30pm - 2.15pm

Thursday, 7th November - Foula Voukelatos - 1.30pm - 2.15pm

Friday, 8th November - Amanda O'Connor - 9.00am - 10.30am

Karen Campbell, Heidi Sill & Katrina Dimitriu - 1.00pm - 2.15pm

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Week Beginning Monday, 11th November

Wednesday, 13th November - Shefali Janssens & Nicole Clark - 1.30pm - 2.15pm

Thursday, 14th November - Sandra Biviano - 1.30pm - 2.15pm

Friday, 15th November - Julie Eyles - 9.00am - 10.30am

Nicki De Lorenzo & Felicity Gallagher - 1.00pm - 2.15pm

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Week Beginning Monday, 18th November

Wednesday, 20th November - Michelle Monaghan & Sharon Odlum - 1.30pm - 2.15pm

Thursday, 21st November - Leanne Johnson - 1.30pm - 2.15pm

Friday, 22nd November - SCHOOL CLOSURE DAY

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Week Beginning Monday, 25th November

Wednesday, 27th November - Kirsty Lentine & Irene Major - 1.30pm - 2.15pm

Thursday, 28th November - Michelle Bridges & Nicole Catania- 1.30pm - 2.15pm

Friday, 29th November - Julie Eyles - 9.00am - 10.30am

Gaby Agrimi, Melissa Webb & Lili Munafo - 1.00pm - 2.15pm

Please click on the link below to view the Canteen Price List

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