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New article: Thumbs Up!
Mr Mann keeps noticing children, parents and staff who do that little extra. You can read about them here
WORLD YOUTH DAY 2008 in SYDNEY
This is an absolutely unique opportunity for the world's youth 16-35. Over 500,000 people will attend celebrations and a mas presided over by Pope Benedict!
WORLD YOUTH DAY CROSS & ICON IN BENDIGO arriving on March 13th, leaving the next day. For details visit the Bendigo web site
www.sym.org.au
or the Sydney site
www.wyd2008.org
NEW SECTIONS!!!
Sen OTT is working on our web site. You can see some smart pages already, in the Secure Section (password needed)
Chris explains How to get to the joke section
children's stories... straight from the classroom to you!
Student pages - you need the web site password BUT read this first...
Where's my web page?
We are getting many searches for student web pages. Sorry, most pages made by the students are only visible from within our secure network. Public pages are checked carefully so as not to reveal details.
From the webmaster: PLEASE ask your teacher if you can put your page on the web! It's easy! Just follow these steps
Here's some great reading ideas
Dear Parents, this Sunday is Father's Day and a special day for children and grandchildren to remember the men in their lives. It is also an opportunity for dads to reflect on the importance of their role in the family.
The following story was given to me by a parent in the school. As a dad who finds it difficult to balance work and family, the message of the story was a gentle reminder of the God given responsibility to influence and model a Christian life to my children.
Can I borrow $25
A Man came home from work late, tired and irritated, to find his 5-year old son waiting for him at the door.
Son: 'Daddy, may I ask you a question?'
Dad: 'Yeah sure, what it is?' replied the man.
Son: 'Daddy, how much do you make an hour?'
Dad: That's none of your business. Why do you ask such a thing?' the man said angrily.
Son: 'I just want to know. Please tell me, how much do you make an hour?'
Dad: 'If you must know, I make $50 an hour?'
Son: 'Oh,' the little boy replied, with his head down. 'Daddy, may I please borrow $25?'
The father was furious, 'If the only reason you asked that is so you can borrow some money to buy a silly toy or some other nonsense, then you march yourself straight to your room and go to bed. Think about why you are being so selfish. I don't work hard everyday for such childish frivolities.'
The little boy quietly went to his room and shut the door.
The man sat down and started to get even angrier about the little boy's questions only to get some money? After about an hour or so, the man had calmed down, and started to think: Maybe there was something he really needed to buy with that $25.00 and he really didn't ask for money very often.
The man went to the door of the little boy's room and opened the door. 'Are you asleep son?' He asked. ' No daddy, I'm awake,' replied the boy. 'I've been thinking, maybe I was too hard on you earlier' said the man. 'It's been a long day and I took out my aggravation on you. Here's the $25 you asked for.' The little boy sat straight up, smiling. 'Oh, thank you daddy!' He yelled. Then, reaching under his pillow he pulled out some crumpled up bills.
The man saw that the boy already had money, he started to get angry again.
The little boy slowly counted out his money and then looked up at his father.
'Why do you want more money if you already have some?' the father grumbled.
Because I didn't have enough, but now I do, the little boy replied. 'Daddy, I have $50 now. Can I buy an hour of your time? Please come home early tomorrow. I would like to have dinner with you.'
The father was crushed. He put his arms around his little son, and he begged for his forgiveness.
It's just a short reminder to all of you working so hard in life. We should not let time slip through our fingers without having spent some time with those who really matter to us, those close to our hearts. Do remember to share that $50 worth of your time with someone you love.
Yours in Christ,
Matthew Mann
principal
Read Matthew Mann's articles in the newsletter
Thumbs Up!
To Donna Robinson and Ali Pieper for organising and running a successful School Athletics Day combining the Track and Field events on the same day has many benefits. With some fine tuning for 2009, all the events will hopefully be included on the day.
To Michael Whiting (Snr Moloney/O'connell) who with his arm in plaster, was such a big help for the teachers at the Athletics Carnival
To Corey Clarke (Snr Adams) and Eliza McNamara (Snr James) who were outstanding student leaders in organising the younger students for the track events.
To Millie Robinson (Snr Tomlins), Milly Burgess (Snr Adams) and Aiden Brohm (Snr Tomlins) who took time after the Athletics Carnival to thank staff for their part in running the event.
To Stephanie Mann who found money at the school fete and handed it in to the Fete Committee.
To Leonie Tomlins for coordinating our 5 Tournament of the Minds teams. Leonie gave up many of her lunch times to help the teams prepare for the competitions.
To Tournament of the Minds teams for the preparation and commitment (giving up lunch times) they put into their performances. They performed well last Saturday at La Trove University and were proud ambassadors of the school.
To the parents who assisted the Tournament of the Minds teams last Saturday and ensured they were at the right venue on time.
To Marg Brohm and Ali Pieper who coached our boys basketball team; and to John Turner who was the coach and Sharon Stewart who was the team manager of our girls basketball team.
To Ali Pieper who coordinated our school's entry in the Bendigo Advertiser's Medals for Computers competition.
To Leonie Tomlins who is one of two teachers driving the establishment of a Bendigo Network for Gifted and Talented. So far St Therese's is the only primary school in Bendigo that has shown an interest and commitment to developing a Gifted and Talented Education network for students in the region. Thanks to Leonie, we will have students participating in the G.A.T.E.WAYS (developing and extending children's special abilities) at Girton College.
Catholic Identity
A Prayer for Our Children
We believe,
O Lord that all children are a gift of God .- the hope of a new tomorrow.
We believe that they shall mature as only people can
Through laughter and tears, through trial and error
By reward and discipline, through affection and love
Until they stretch their wings and leave the nest to fly.
God, we believe in all children.
Help us to live and make sound decisions so that they may always have good reason to believe in us too,
And so in You
Amen
Jenni Greblo
Catholic Identity co-ordinator
Read Jenni's other articles in the newsletter
World Youth Day 2008 is being celebrated in Sydney in June next year. More info on the WYD2008 web site (link opens a new window)
Oval Update
Thanks to Julian Perez the following work has been undertaken
- Engineering design completed
- An in principle approval for the route through Harry Trott Oval Reserve from City of Greater Bendigo
- Engineering plans submitted to Coliban Water for costs and conditions.
- Preparation of the Schedule of Quantities which has been forwarded to contractors for tender.
Tenders Close 13th August
Arts Centre Update
Last week the school received the planning permit for our new Arts Centre. This was a major hurdle and the following stages should progress quickly!
window showing St Therese, in our library
the upper playground, & our memorial garden
our school banner
Children created these pavers, set in the playground
St Therese's Primary School is in the Australian provincial city of Bendigo, Victoria. We are a Catholic school with 400-500 students, & part of the Parish of Kennington.
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St Therese's School Graduate Outcomes
Following community consultation in June, the School Board has ratified the following school outcomes, which state what we, as a school community, hope to achieve for each student who graduates from St Therese's
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St Therese's graduates are:
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St Therese's School strives to be a faith and learning community which celebrates God's presence through our Catholic heritage, excellence in teaching and learning and a strong partnership between parish, family and staff. |
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Our Mission St Therese's School is committed to :
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