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Newsletter Volume: 36 3rd April, 2008 Phone: (02) 4754 1022
No: 5
Fax: (02) 4754 3558
Website: www.stcolumbas.parra.catholic.edu.au
Email: [email protected]
Dear members of the St Columba’s community, Diary Dates:
Dear members of the St Columba’s community,
This week is Catholic Schools Week and the theme is Learning in Action. We celebrate learning every day at St Columba’s, and in many ways, but we have organised some particular activities this week to ensure that our wider community is also involved. At the full school assembly on Tuesday, we acknowledged the WEEK 10 traditional owners of our land and then thanked God for the gift Catholic Schools Week Wednesday 2nd April of each other and the opportunity to be a part of a Catholic Yr 7 2009, Information school community. We presented the SRC members with their badges at this assembly Night and we wished them very best in their leadership over the year. On Tuesday we held our own 2020 Summit with the student school leaders from our four feeder primary schools WEEK 11 Thursday 10th as well as our leaders from our SRC. This was indeed Learning in Action: real, relevant Yr 9/10 Rugby Union Trial rich and fun. I thank the primary school principals for allowing the students to attend, the Oak Hill staff and parents who ferried the students to our school and Mr Noney and Mrs Lappan Year 12 Geography Exc to who organised the programme. On Wednesday, our Concert Band performed for the Zoo Senior Citizens from our community. Year 12 Music students supported the band. This has been an initiative of the PCSG and I thank Mrs De Santi for both initiating and Friday 11th April Duke of Ed- Barrington organising it. Term 1
29th Jan – 11th April
Tops Expedition Last day of Term One Term 2
28th April - 4th July
WEEK 1 Monday 28th April School returns Tuesday 29th April School photos Wednesday 30th April Yr 12 exams commence Friday 2nd May Cross Country PCSG meets the last Wednesday of every month at 7.30pm. STA Parish Centre All welcome.
Wednesday evening saw our Information Evening for the Year 7 2009. A special thank you to Mr Stewart who made a short film about life at St Columba’s. Thank you also to Mrs Hannen, Mrs Farrugia and the Hospitality students for providing the nibblies. Thank you to Mr Heim and his staff who contributed to the success of the evening, to Mr Holmes and the Year 7 students who showed our visitors around and to the staff who prepared displays. Thank you to my secretary, Karen Delany who ensures that enrolment runs smoothly. Thank you also to the Leadership Team. Today we held Open Classes for Years 7 and 8 and I hope that parents enjoyed seeing learning in action. I would like to share the Catholic Schools Week prayer with you, God of Wisdom During this week, we give thanks for teaching and learning in our Catholic schools. May our learning in truth be a joyful journey in search of wisdom and love. May our learning in community promote a positive sense of ourselves and our connection with others. May our learning in action be inspired by our wish to make a difference in the world. May our learning in love lead us to reach out to those most in need. We ask this through Christ, our teacher. Amen
Jesus came to liberate humanity. His message is the antitheses of conservatism. Christianity calls us to radical action.
Year 12 Examinations Please keep our Year 12 students in your prayers as they spend the holidays preparing for their examinations. Year 12 are now half way through their HSC programme.
Mr Keating Retires Mr Keating who has served our community for ten years as counsellor, has decided to retire. We thank Mr Keating for his dedication to our school community and all of the students and families he has assisted. We wish him the very best for this next stage in his career.
Senior Entertainment Evening I am looking forward to a fun evening that has been organised by our entertainment students under the supervision of Ms Noonan. The Entertainment students in Year 12 have to complete an event management module and this evening is the fruits of their work with this module.
Springwood Foundation Day Hopefully we will be blessed with great weather for the day. As we do each year, we will be marching at 1pm. As well, we have our music students performing and I thank Mrs Nicholson for her direction here and Mrs Whybrow for her support.
Duke of Ed We wish our Duke of Ed students and staff a great expedition as they head off on a kayaking trip this holidays to Barrington Tops..
Trivia Night A Wonderful Success My sincere thanks to staff members, Mr. Clayton Clunes and Mr. Peter Dennis for organising this wonderful Annual event. Last Friday night close to 100 parents and staff came together in the Brauer Hall to enjoy a night of fierce Trivia competition and much laughter. There was stiff competition between teams and a terrific time was had by all A night like this generates a true sense of community! We are indeed a blessed. I leave you with this titbit of trivia. What is the only word in the English dictionary that begins and ends in UND? I wish everyone a very happy holiday and look forward to seeing our students and staff back next term, safe and rested.
God Bless, Mrs. Delma Horan, Principal
From the Assistant Principal 20 /20 Success As part of the St Columba’s held our first leadership summit. Student Leadership teams from St Finbar’s Glenbrook, St Candice’s Katoomba, St Thomas Aquinas Springwood, Our Lady of the Nativity Lawson and our own leaders from Year 11 examined the issues to be discussed at the 2008 National Summit. The students were exceptional, their ideas, energy and enthusiasm were exhausting. Hopefully this will be the first of many opportunities for our schools to work together. We are currently working on a podcast of this event and hope to make this available shortly. Congratulations to Mr Noney and Mrs Lappan for their efforts in facilitating this fantastic event.
What would you attempt to achieve if you believed it was impossible to fail? Aim high!
Congratulations I would like to thank everyone once again for your efforts in keeping the yard clean. This certainly has been a community effort and everyone has commented on how nice it is to have a clean school. It is an ongoing process and one that takes very little effort. If you see rubbish pick it up. If you have a wrapper, place it in the bin.
Take care It saddens me to say this, but it does appear from recent events, that we have a thief among us. While this is unusual for our community, it does remind us to be vigilant in regards to our personal property. Sport days, in particular seem to be causing us a problem as bags are often left unattended. There are a number of things that we can do to safeguard against these gutless acts; -
Make sure that you do not leave your bag unattended. If you have a locker make use of it particularly on Sport days. Keep money and valuables on your person. Leave money and valuables not required at home.
If you see something, hear something, know something – say something We are incredibly privileged to have a school as beautiful and historic as St Columba’s. It appears that not everyone feels the same way. There has been an increase in Graffiti around the school at a time when we have been focusing on stewardship of the grounds that we use.
If you see something, hear something, know something – say something It is NOT dobbing – you are making a stand against people who are out to do harm in our community. Everyone has a right to feel safe and happy. This extends to our property as well. I pray that the person or people involved in these low acts, has a change of heart.
Best wishes, Mr. Phil Stewart Assistant Principal The future is not a result of choices among alternative paths offered by the present, but a place that is created--created first in the mind and will, created next in activity. The future is not some place we are going to, but one we are creating. The paths are not to be found, but made, and the activity of making them, changes both the maker and the destination. Some wisdom from philosopher, John Schaar
From The Office School Fees Term One school fees are now overdue. If you are unable to complete payment by the due date it is important to contact the school as soon as possible even if you are paying by installment. If you do not make contact with the school, the Catholic Education Office has procedures in place for the non payment of fees. The timeline is as follows: 1. Action 1 - Reminder account posted. 2. Action 2 – Reminder letter. This action has just been taken. 3. Action 3 – Final Reminder letter 4. Action 4 – Solicitor’s letter 5. Action 5 – Refer to debt collection agency, Austral. We now have a greater choice of payment options for your convenience. BPAY and Post BillPay are available. Payment can also be made by cheque or credit card at the office or by credit card over the telephone. Cash can also be receipted at the school during school hours. Please avoid sending your son/daughter to school with large amounts of cash to pay school fees. If paying cash, please do so at the office in person whenever possible so a receipt can be issued immediately. We also have a Centrelink option where you can have funds taken directly from your Centrelink payments. This money is then directed to the school fees. Do not hesitate to contact either myself of the Business Manager, Mr Adrian Heim if you have any queries regarding fees.
Mrs.Margaret Brownsell, School Fees Secretary
SRC 2008 Congratulations to the following students who have been elected to join the Year 12 Council in making up the SRC for this year.
Year 11: Olivia King 11B, Vincent Varney 11L, Indara Gauld 11G, Patrick Sidoti 11B, Jayden Ellis 11C, Darcy Gorman 11H
Year 10: Martine Lappan 10G, Michael Morrison 10H Year 9: Thomas Winn 9L, Sally Gorman 9B Year 8: Emily Purcell 8L, Jared Robinson 8C Year 7: Avalon Ross 7M, Dimity Edwards 7C
Winter Uniform It is compulsory for all students 7 – 12 to wear blazers to and from school and in homeroom in Terms 2 and 3. Girls may choose to wear navy opaque tights or navy school socks. (Black tights or sheer pantyhose are not to be worn.) Boys must wear the school tie in Terms 2 and 3 and whenever a blazer is worn. All boys are to wear a plain black leather belt on their school pants. Scarves can only be worn in Terms 2 and 3. Only navy school scarves are acceptable. The school blazer and school jumper are to be worn with the school winter uniform. Other jackets, coats, hooded jackets or PE jackets and school jerseys are not to be worn. PE Uniform – only St Columba’s track pants or shorts are available from the school uniform shop. Track suit top or school jumper. Blazers in a range of sizes are now available through the school uniform shop. Students who are allergic to wool can purchase an alternative school jumper with school crest from the uniform shop. We ask for your support to ensure all students have the correct uniform items for each day of school.
Mrs. Sherry Lappan Pastoral Care Co-ordinator
Once again St Columba's students have been invited to march in Springwood’s, ANZAC march (25th April, last Friday of the holidays) Students who would like to represent the school are to assemble at the Fire Station in Macquarie Road, at 10 a.m. They are to wear full WINTER uniform. Our school captains will be reading two of the prayers at the service and we will be laying a wreath. It will be completed by 12 noon. We've also been asked to provide a number of volunteers to sell ANZAC badges in Springwood for two hours on Thursday the 24th of April. Students who would like to do this community service asked to meet the Neighbourhood Centre in Macquarie Road at 9 a.m. Students should wear school uniforms. Any questions please contact me at school, 47541022.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years contemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. Laurence Binyon
Mrs. Helen Redman HSIE Department
Vampire Challenge Congratulations to this term's blood donors. Once again, our senior students have given selflessly of their time, and blood, to help others. Each donation potentially saves three lives and so the following students should be proud of their efforts.
Year 12 Emily Osborne 12B Madelyn Scholtes 12G Lauren Wade 12C Kate Friend 12M Jessica Townsend 12C
Erin Brown 12G Kate McPhee 12M Imogen Moore 12G Amy Bennett 12B
Year 11 Olivia King 11B Tomas Kavanagh 11B Annabelle Caspersz 11H Katherine Quean-Wilson Natasha Heggarty 11C Evan Brettoner 11M
Heidianne Heim 11B Chris Farnham 11B Shannon Mathieson 11C Elliot Lowe 11G Ben Carter 11C
Special thanks to Miss Beaver, Mrs Nixon and Mr Dennis for accompanying the students and donating as well. Each donation is added to St Columba's total in the Vampire Challenge, a competition between schools to see who can donate the most blood. Any family members or friends of St Columba's can also have their donation included if they give at Nepean Hospital. Just tell the nurse that you wish to be part of our total. Mrs. Sarah McCauley, Vampire Co-ordinator, English Department
St Columba’s attends Harmony Day Harmony Day held last week in Katoomba, gave some of our St Columba’s students the opportunity to participate in the launching of the first Blue Mountains Living Library. The Living Library works exactly like normal library where readers come to borrow a Book, return the Book to the library then borrow another Book if they choose. There is only one difference. The Books in the Living Library are human beings and the Books and Readers enter into a personal dialogue. The idea behind the Living Library is that personal contact is very powerful and breaking down barriers, seeing the human being in the "other" and realising that the stereotype never does justice to a person. It’s about building social cohesion in the community. Fostering respect and appreciation of our community diversity. Harmony Day provided us an opportunity us to celebrate our successes as a culturally diverse society, and commit ourselves to harmony and say no to racism. Left, is a photo of Maggie Whitehouse of year 10 performing a magnificent Aboriginal Welcome Dance
Thanks Ms Woodhead for organising it for us.
TOMORROW NIGHT!
This event is part of the Entertainment Course, where students study the art of Event Management and they must create and produce an event as a whole class project. The past few years we have had wonderful Senior Band Nights but this year for something different, we are hosting a spectacular fancy dress party with a variety of entertainment to suit all tastes. It promises to be a fantastic event for our senior students to be able come together and share their many talents with each other. We hope all our Year 11 and 12 students will don a fabulous costume and dance the night away to some great music. Food and drinks will also be available along with a lounge and chill out room where you can lay back and enjoy some scintillating soft music and sip coffee.
DON’T MISS THIS FABULOUS EVENING! Tickets are $10.00 and will be on sale Wednesday, 19th March, Week 8 outside the Drama Room for the first 10 minutes of lunch. We also invite any parents of our senior students, who would like to attend and help supervise on the night, to contact Carmen Noonan at school. As everyone knows, “Anything Goes!”
“In olden days a glimpse of stocking, was looked on as something shocking, Now heaven knows, anything goes .”
Frank Sinatra
Ms Carmen Noonan Entertainment Co-ordinator
The biggest senior event in history!
Live Rock and Acoustic Music, Fancy Dress, Rave Party Dancing and Novelty Prizes are all part of the upcoming senior event which will be held on Friday 4th April in the Quad and Brauer Hall from (6-10pm).
NB. N0 tickets will be available at the door on the night!
Need Help With Homework? All years welcome, Tuesday and Thursday in the Learning Support Room. Bring your lunch with you. Initiated by Mrs. Jenny Seers Learning Support
National Assessment Program-Literacy and Numeracy National Assessment Program-Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) to be introduced to all students in years 3, 5, 7 and 9 across Australia. The tests will be conducted in all schools across Australia on the same days. The dates for this assessment program for Years 7 and 9 are indicated below. The NAPLAN replaces the Basic Skills, ELLA and SNAP assessment program previously held. The timetable for delivering this assessment at St Columba’s;
YEAR LEVEL
TUESDAY 13TH MAY
WEDNESDAY 14TH MAY
THURSDAY 15TH MAY
Year 7
Periods of 1, 2 and 3
Periods 3 & 4
Periods 1, 2 & 3
Language conventions.
Reading Test
Numeracy
Periods 4, 5 & 6
Periods 1 & 2.
Period 4, 5 & 6.
Language conventions
Reading Test
Numeracy
Writing
Year 9
Writing
Science on the ‘Net “CEnet” is an online resource and learning site where classes may access a wide range of learning resources and up to date files for a variety of subjects. As part of the Science departments’ commitment to developing a wide range of ICT experiences for our students, Year 7-10 are now able to access a site specifically dedicated to their studies in Science. The site can be accessed from any internet connection, whether it is at home, school or elsewhere. To access the site, students should type the following address into their web browser: http://stcolumbas.ceparra.catholic.edu.au/myclasses They will then be asked to log in. To do this, they use their school login name, and the password “cenet” Once logged in, they may change the password to one of their choice by choosing the option from the menu on the left side of the page. -
The Yr 10 Science site is titled “stcolumbas.science.stage5.Year10.2008” Year 9 Science site is titled “stcolumbas.science.stage4.Year9.2008” Year 8 Science site is titled “stcolumbas.science.stage5.Year8.2008” Year 7 Science site is titled “stcolumbas.science.stage4.Year7.2008”
Once in the site, students may access a wide range of learning resources and obtain a variety of important documents and worksheets. The site includes revision topic tests for each Science topic (and the answers), past school certificate science papers (for Year 10 only), and numerous science related presentations. (eLF’s – electronic learning folios) As the site is further developed, students will be able to complete and submit work online and participate in science forums etc. If you experience difficulties logging in or would like further information about the CeNet Science site, please contact your child’s science teacher at the school on 47541022 Mrs. Kath McMahon Science Co-ordinator There are loads of great things happening in our school community. If you have any personal successes in or out of school that you would like to share with us, please e-mail, [email protected] or ask for Mrs Lasaitis at Student Services.
Year 9 English with Mrs Crook
The Howling Demon This story tells the tale of a boy who never listened to his mother and boasted way too much. Deep in the Australian bush, where wonderful creatures crawl, swoop and swim, lived a young boy called Franklin. Franklin always boasted about how he could climb the highest gum tree, run faster than an emu and catch fish better than anyone else in his tribe. He also liked to annoy the native animals and shoot arrows at the birds in the gum trees. This annoyed the birds greatly. One day an enormous golden fish was spotted up the river. "I'll catch that fish!" boasted Franklin. "Oh Franklin! Don't go too far up the river or the Howling Demon might get you!" wailed his mother. "Don't worry, I'm not afraid of demon!" laughed Franklin. Franklin paddled for two whole days, but there was no sign of the golden fish. On the third day, he finally found it shining like the sun in the water and big enough to feed the whole village. He stood up on his canoe ready to strike when suddenly an eerie howl came from the bush. His blood ran cold. He felt that terrified. He looked around and saw smoke from a nearby tribe and thought someone in that tribe may know what had made that noise. Franklin paddled to the riverbank and cautiously ran through the bush, the howling following him all the time. Franklin finally came upon a village with an elder sitting nearby. "Excuse me, but what is making that awful howl?" asked Franklin. The old man looked at him. "Go home! Go home boy, no one crosses the howling demon and lives to tell the tale!" "Huh! I'm not afraid of demons!" boasted Franklin, but he was frightened. He quickly set off for his home, but on the way the bush became darker and darker. He ran through the undergrowth. He heard footsteps behind him. He stopped and listened again. The footsteps also stopped. Then he heard the howling. It got louder and louder. Franklin fell in terror under a fern tree. He pulled a fern leaf over him so as not to be seen, but there it was. It was horrible. It was worse than any of the elders had described. It was wildly hairy, tall as a giant, with claws instead of hands and a tail that thrashed about. But worst of all was the howling sound it made. Franklin shook in terror. The fern leaves moved with fear and the demon saw him. "Run Franklin, run," said a voice in his head. Franklin ran as fast as he could but the demon still followed, crashing behind him. The terrible demon came closer and closer.
"Help me! Help me!" screamed Franklin to anyone that would hear him. The birds of the bush heard him. "Why should we help you? You shoot arrows at us!" "I promise that I will never shoot arrows at you again," pleaded Franklin. So, the birds decided to help. They flew around like a mighty wind, scratching, biting and pecking. They ripped out the demon’s hair and clawed at his eyes. Franklin ran to the river and jumped into his canoe and paddled away. The birds flew over him like a rainbow. "Thank you!" cried Franklin. When he returned back to his tribe, the people of the village were waiting. "No fish?" they scoffed. "No fish," mumbled Franklin. "But I saw the howling demon and lived to tell the tale". "The bush birds saved my life!" said Franklin. Franklin became more respectful and modest. He listened to the wise people of his tribe, including his mother, By William Edwards 9M and as promised, he never teased the bush birds again.
From the Liturgy Co-ordinator As our World Youth Day Installation counts down daily to the big event, the Holy Spirit is visibly active in the lives of St Columba’s students. This week a group of Year 11 and Year 8 students prepared and presented scripture lessons for the local state primary schools. Focusing on the St John’s reading of Jesus and Thomas, the students creatively and sensitively instilled in the hearts of the children the need for trust in our lives. The students worked in small groups, listening to the stories of the children and sharing in a way that only young people can. The highlight was Jordan Cox leading 25 infant children in a meditation that enabled them to experience the love and warmth of the risen Christ. All students involved are to be congratulated.
Year 8
Year 11
Olivia Vallieres 8L Tatiane Stoffers 8L Emma Murray 8L Madeline Catanzaro 8H Emma Standen 8M
Jordan Cox 11C Clare De Courcey 11L Sarah Brown 11L Elise Dale 11L Benedict Kennedy-Cox 11L Indara Gauld 11G
These young people are witnesses to the power of the Holy Spirit.
Holy Spirit come and wake me Holy Spirit recreate me Holy Spirit come and rock my life World Youth Day Ambassadors The WYD Ambassadors commissioned last month, held a luncheon to discuss ways in which they can better assist students who want more information about the upcoming events. It was decided that Martin Ellis and Beth McArthur, former students, would assist with the registration Process during lunch times. An invitation is extended to all members of the community to welcome the Cross and Icon in Katoomba on the 15th April at 10.30am.
“The essence of the Gospels can be told on one hand, You did it to me.” Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa based her whole ministry on the gospel message: ... whatever you do to one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me. ... Matthew 25:40).
104 Days to go until WYD! Mrs. Anne Ellis – WYD & Liturgy Co-ordinator
Have you visited the new Careers Website? www.mhscareers.com Login: Student or Parent
Password: blue
Career Spotlight – Personal Assistant Each fortnight a different career will be “spotlighted”. It is hoped that this addition will assist students in discerning their career path and options. Students and parents are welcome to contact me at school and arrange a time to meet. As Careers Advisor, my role is to support students to clarify their ideas about career choices and directions, and explore ways individual students can achieve their goals Starting Out: Personal assistants, also known as PA’s and executive assistants, perform administrative tasks to support managers and professionals. Workers in this sector generally have vocational training, such as AQF certificate III, or relevant on the job experience. Pay Scale On the MyCareer website, the average salary for a PA is $54,489. PayScale Australia suggests a PA with less than a year's experience would be paid $45,000. With 20 years experience the remuneration would be about $55,000. The best paid personal assistants work for private companies, whilst the worst paid work for trusts. Demographics: PA’s are almost exclusively female, with the Federal Government’s Job Search website suggesting only 2% and male. The median age is 41 years. Prospects: Job prospects are average, says Job Search. Employment opportunities are expected to decline and have fallen during the past 10 years. PA’s working full-time-work, on average, complete 37.3 hours per week, compared with a national average of 41.8 hours. Sources: www.mycareer.com.au, www.jobsearch.gov.au,www.payscale.com
Dr. John Taccori Carers Advisor
Sport News Cross Country New Date 17/5/08 The Cross Country has been moved back 2 weeks to accommodate the Yr 12 Half Yearly Exams. The new date is Friday 17/5/08 (Week 3, Term 2).
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Our 2 Kayaking groups will be heading to Barrington Tops during the holidays to complete their practice and test expeditions. A number of the ‘Gold’ group will be attending as well to complete their ‘residential project’. The students will need to be fully self sufficient for 6 days in the bush, this is not an easy task, we’ll find out in the next newsletter how they’ve coped. Good luck!
Want to begin the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award? An information session will be held on Friday of this week and Monday of next week for anyone who is keen to begin the Award or find out more information. Listen to morning announcements for more details.
Mr. Greg Malone PDHPE Department
CANTEEN ROSTER WK
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MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
March 31st
April 1st
April 2nd
April 3rd
April 4th
Sandra Watkins Karen Bishop
Valeria Branley Kerri Eisenhuth Liesle Barrat
Annette Gawthorne Jenny Simone Rebekah Scrine Naomi Gott
Tina Hyland Jenny Bohman Anne Gaudiosi
Jan Campbell Catghie Stopford Sue Millevoi P. Van der Voort
April 7th
April 8th
April 9th
April 10th
April 11th
Fran Willard Michelle Robinson
Therese Winn Vicky Walker
Pauline Trig Donna Dunne Leonie Hampson C. DenverStevenson Wendy Humphries
Vicki Mitchell Leanne Dale Leisa Cabban
Gina Costa Angela Killian Bernadette Wallace Christine Voura
Term One Holidays
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2
April 28th
April 29th
April 30th
May 1st
May 2nd
Donna Britten
Judy Kiem Patricia Carnall
J. von Riegen Fran Potter Jenelle Walsh Kim Ellis
George Scewchyk Joanne Jones Kerri Eisenhth Karen Coyne
Fran Isaksen Kim Rimmer Barb Caspers Catherine Marceau
May 5th
May 6th
May 7th
May 8th
May 9th
Stella Rittell
Megan Kavanagh Tracey Austin Melanie Tyrer M. Guerin-Aly
Patricia Morris Carol Baker Margaret Heath Lorna Webster Tania Tyrell
Kerry Harris Bettina LeGras
Vickie Barnes Sue Smith Marion Babbage Sandra Dennis
Tammy Gregory
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL OUR VALUED VOLUNTEERS Some of our students leave home as early as 6.30am and as you know, when Recess comes the flock to the Canteen for hot food can be likened to a stampede! Having your help is invaluable and we count on your presence to meet the demand. Of late, the Canteen has been understaffed with the roster not been fulfilled on many days. Understandably, there are times when other commitments can prevent volunteers coming. In view of that, I ask you to please keep in mind that without you, we need to have a replacement. If you are unable to do your rostered day PLEASE arrange a swap. If you are unable to arrange a swap, please let me know as early as possible. The Canteen phone number is 4754 8919 and I am here from 7.30am. Canteen hours 10am – 2pm EXCEPT Wednesdays, 9.30am – 1.30pm. Volunteers welcome as early as you wish. We are so very grateful for the time you can share. I leave you with a quote from Erma Bombeck.
“Volunteers aren’t paid because they are worthless, but because they are priceless.” Mrs Betty Novak Canteen Manager
COMMUNITY NEWS Making Family Life Work: You are invited to enjoy an evening of inspiration with Fr Ray Sanchez (cp) St Nicholas Parish Hall, Penrith Tuesday 8th April 7pm Enter via Higgins Street Tea/Coffee available. Fr Ray Sanchez is a priest of the Passionist Order living in Brisbane He is a gifted and inspirational speaker.
Trivia For East Timor The Springwood East Timor Support Group is hosting the annual trivia night, Saturday 17th May. 7.00pm for a 7.30pm start. Springwood & District Club, Lawson Street, Springwood. ALL proceeds raised will go to assist Mary Mackillop East Timor. Bookings essential. Adults $15, Children $5. 10 people per table.
Cross & Icon to Visit Katoomba: The Cross and Icon will visit Katoomba on the 15th April: 10:30am Arrive at Echo Point 12:00pm Arrive at St. Canice's, Midday Mass, Procession with Cross and Icon round school grounds, Veneration of Cross and Icon, BBQ 1:45pm Departs for Blackheath
Drama Classes – Workshop Theatre, Katoomba At Triselies Night Club, Bathurst Rd, Katoomba - next to the railway station. Youth class Tuesday afternoon 5pm6.15pm, ages 12-18 years. Adult classes Tuesday evening 6.30-8.00pm. Classes include – improvisation, voice production, stage craft, audition techniques and playbuilding. Joanne Samuel and Nina Lavite will be your tutors and directors. Our back ground is in film, television and stage. From traditional to non traditional acting methods, we will provide the foundations to start a new theatre in Katoomba. School holiday workshops will also be available. Please contact us with any enquiries Jo Ph: 4757 4223 Mb: 0404 469 393 or Nina Ph: 4782 9372 Mb: 0404 150 117 Email [email protected] . Junior 5-11 yrs, 1 hour $12.00, Youth 12-18 years, 1 ¼ hours, $15.00, Adult 18 - all ages, 1 ½ hours, $20.00, Private classes, all ages, ½ hour, $35.00.
Volunteers Needed – Can you help for 3-4 hours? National Parks & Wildlife Service & Gordon Falls Bushcare Group are seeking about 30 volunteers to help plant approximately 700 native seedlings in the Gordon Falls Reserve as part of a bush regeneration program on 5th April, 2008. Meeting Place: Cnr Gordon Rd and Lone Pine Ave, Leura Date & Time: 9.00am, 5th April. Transport from Leura station is available by arrangement. Morning tea will be provided. To register your interest, please call Ranger Neil Stone at NP & WS Blackheath 4787 8877. In the event of rain the event will be postponed to the following Saturday.
Rock Eisteddfod 2008 The Rock Eisteddfod Challenge is a student-performance competition with 50 heats running throughout Australia between May and September, ending in a Grand Finale to be held at the Sydney Entertainment Centre The Rock Eisteddfod is a student developed, dance based spectacular, enthusiastically supported by staff and parents. We would like to invite you to join the PCYC Rock Eisteddfod. You will be part of a team. You will learn problem solving skills. You will learn communication skills. You will develop self confidence. You will have the belief “ I can do it ”. You will have the opportunity to take part in dance and drama. Penrith P.C.Y.C’s Rock Eisteddfod team will commence for 2008 on Sunday March the 3rd at Penrith P.C.Y.C, 100 Station St, from 12-4 p.m. Participants must be enrolled in a high school and be committed to the team and to attending rehearsal on Sundays until early September. Any assistance in the area of making sets, props or costume is also greatly needed. For any enquiries please call 0417926906
NIDA @ Blue Mountains Grammar School 15- 17 April NIDA comes to Blue Mountains Grammar School on 15-17 April offering Acting on Stage for 12- 18 years. Create your own character as you imagine the heroic journey in real life and on stage. Explore characterisation and physical theatre. Work on Scenes from plays. www.nida.edu.au