17 June 2024

Upcoming Events

Term 2 - Week 8

• Monday 17th June 2024
  • Assembly led by KM
  • Stage 2 Soccer Skills
    
  • Mini Vinnies with Mrs Avinash @ Recess
    

• Tuesday 18th June 2024
  
  • Year 6 Religious Education Test
  • Choir with Mrs Sadler @ 8:35am
  • SRC Committee / PR Committee meeting @ Recess
    
    
• Wednesday 19th June 2024
  
  • Rugby Gala Day
  • Guitar Group @ 11:00am - 11:40am

• Thursday 20th June 2024

  • Senior Band @ 7:50am-8:50am

  • Junior Band @ 11:00am - 11:40am

  • Alpha Retreat Day
    
    

• Friday 21st June 2024

  • Soccer Gala Day (Primary)

  • Agriculture Club with Mrs Angelucci @ Recess

Term 2 - Week 9

• Monday 24th June 2024
  • Year 5 Goldfields excursion
  • Assembly led by 6T
    
  • Mini Vinnies with Mrs Avinash @ Recess
    

• Tuesday 25th June 2024
  
  • Choir with Mrs Sadler @ 8:35am
  • SRC Committee / PR Committee meeting @ Recess

• Wednesday 26th June 2024
  
  • Guitar Group @ 11:00am - 11:40am

• Thursday 27th June 2024

  • Senior Band @ 7:50am-8:50am

  • Junior Band @ 11:00am - 11:40am
    

  • Alpha @ 12pm
    
    

• Friday 28th June 2024

  • Agriculture Club with Mrs Angelucci @ Recess

2024 Important Dates

• Friday 5th July 2024
• • Last day of Term 2

More important dates listed here Website Calendar Link

For those with a Google Account the calendar can be added to your Google calendars for
easy access on your phone or device Google School Calendar Link

From the Principal

Question: What is Taylor Swift’s middle name?

TRIVIA TICKET LINK

Our staff are still reeling from their substantial loss to our then Kindergarten (now Year 2) parent table so if trivia isn’t your thing then simply bring some nibbles and enjoy an evening of cheese and crackers while you observe the competitive mayhem! 

Camille da Silva Tavares   | Principal

Staffing

Last week we farewelled Mrs Abbie Bowman who began her maternity leave a little earlier than expected. We wish Abbie and Luke many blessings during this special time. Over the coming weeks 4BR will continue to be taught by Mrs Danielle Rice on Monday and Tuesday. During Terms Three and Four, Danielle will teach the class on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday with Mr James Church taking the class on Thursday and Friday. For the remainder of this term both James and Danielle will teach extra days where they can with our trusty casual staff filling any gaps.

Last week we welcomed Miss Olivia Basha who will be completing some casual work as a Teacher Assistant over the coming weeks. We also welcomed Miss Greta Porter who will be completing some work as a casual classroom teacher.

School Photos

School Photos Orders - Shoot Key Details
Photo Shoot Keys are being sent home with your child on Wednesday 19 June 2024.
Online ordering starts Thursday 20 June 2024
Online ordering ends Thursday 4 July 2024

Religious Education & Catholic Life

Year 6 Religious Education Test

Students will be specifically assessed in areas including Prayer, Doctrine, Scripture, and Service, based on units taught from Year 2 onwards. The test also encompasses important faith practices, knowledge, and skills, emphasising our collective responsibility as parents and educators in the faith of children. We wish our students the best and hope their progress reflects all their hard work in Religious Education and Catholic Life throughout their primary schooling, especially leading up to Year 6.

Stage Masses

Thank you for your flexibility around some recent schedule changes with our Stage Masses due to a number of extenuating circumstances. The Community (Google) Calendar will reflect the most recent changes to school events, including those associated with Religious Education and the Catholic Life of Cathedral School.

RISE!

A festival full of fun, friendship, small group challenges, workshops, games, music and lots of opportunities to encounter Jesus.  Don't miss the chance to be part of something that changes lives and it's great fun!

RISE will be held in Bathurst during the school holidays on the 11th and 12th July in Bathurst. Register HERE!

Last Friday we were lucky enough to participate in an online presentation with other schools and youth ministers from around our diocese. Deacon Josh and his amazing team of youth ministers shared additional information and highlights about this year’s Rise!  My highlight was confirmation that Cathedral School is privileged to be the host location for the daytime components of the  festival this year. Many of our Year 6’s are excited to not only participate in Rise but to be proud hosts and ambassadors for Cathedral School!

Sacramental Program:
It has been wonderful to hear about many of our students receiving sacraments through Parish Masses recently. Please email a photo through to me if you wish to have this celebrated in the school newsletter. We kindly request that names are not visible in the provided photograph

Information on First Penance, First Holy Communion and Confirmation and how the parish based, but school supported, Sacramental Program will function  this year was provided last term via grade overviews, school and the parish information session.   Please speak to your child’s teacher or myself if you require further information about registrations.

Monday Liturgy & Assembly: 

Our Parish 

Coming up:

Ashley Boylan   | Religious Education Coordinator

Awards

Library

Did you know every child in our school has access to a reading app called Sora?  Step 1 Install the Sora app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, or go to https://soraapp.com Step 2 In Sora, you will be prompted to find your school. Click Find your school. Step 3 A list of schools will appear. Click My School isn’t listed, located on the bottom of the screen. Step 4 Type ACEN in the search box and ACEN Member Collection will appear. Click This is my school. Step 5 You will be asked to sign into your school. Click on ACEN Member Collection from the drop down box. Click Sign in using ACEN Member Collection. Step 6 This will open the Catholic Education (cenet) sign in screen. Enter your username and password and click log in (if you don’t know or can’t remember your password check with your teacher). Step 7 Click the  tab ( on bottom of screen). This allows you to search for a book in the top right hand corner of the screen. You may also want to click on collections and choose a book from the lists. Click on a book to borrow it and your book will open so you can start reading right away. Step 8 Close the book and go to  to see all your books . From there, you can: Select Open book or Open audiobook to read or listen to the book. Happy reading!

Merryn Sadler   | Teacher Librarian

SPB4L

We thank our students for their input last week around our opportunities for acknowledgement at Cathedral. Topping the student feedback was how grateful they were that their parents now knew when they would be receiving an award along with the request to have more free play included in our reward system. This feedback will now move to our SPB4L Committee and then be fed back to families through our P&F. 

This week, our students focus on the three areas of acknowledgement that they can support within the school. 

1. Acknowledging the contributions of others by listening in class. This includes raising their hand to contribute so that all have the opportunity to respond.

2. Clapping respectfully when another student receives an award or presents a performance or response.

3. Shaking hands with members of the other team when playing sport (even if they lose the match).

 SPB4L Committee

Wellbeing

Breakfast Club
Please contact Alana in the canteen on 0417 044 116 if you would like to be included in the morning breakfast roster. Food is served from 8:30-9:00am.
If you could spare some time at drop off it would be greatly appreciated.

This program is voluntary and only students presenting to the canteen will be given breakfast. Please contact the school if you would like to opt your child out of this program as all students who present to the canteen will be given breakfast unless instructed otherwise.

Alice Gallagher  | Wellbeing Teacher

Sports

Community Sport Site
Our Diocesan sports coordinator Mr Steve Maguire has created a Community Sport Site (has reports from events) for parents, families & teachers which can be accessed to assist with Diocesan Sports pathways. You may like to bookmark this site for reference:
https://sites.google.com/bth.catholic.edu.au/cedbsportcommunity/home

Abbie Bowman   | Primary Coordinator

Year 6 Fundraising Event

Celebrate the End of Term with Winter Woolies Day!

Whether it's an oodie, a beloved hoodie, a special jumper, or a unique beanie, scarf, or pair of gloves, we encourage all students to participate and get creative. Your contributions will support our Year 6 fundraising efforts and help spread some holiday cheer.

Friday 5th July - Join us in celebrating the season and showing off your winter woolies!

Thank you for your support and participation!

Mini Vinnies Club

Mini Vinnies Donations Day and Knit-In
This term at Cathedral, the Mini Vinnies Club has recommenced and students have been meeting each week to discuss ways to help others.

In particular, the students have been learning to knit, in preparation for our charity Knit-In.

On Friday 28^th June, we are asking for your support a few different ways. Firstly, we will be collecting any warm winter goods you may have that no longer fit and are still in good condition eg. Coats, jumpers, blankets, boots, and hats. These can be dropped into the school hall throughout the day, starting at 8.30am. Secondly, we are holding a charity knit-in with the Mini Vinnies members inviting any willing members of the school and parish community to help knit scarves or beanies. Please call the school office to register if you can attend on the day, starting at 12pm with a brief induction. We are also looking for anyone who is able to sponsor the Mini Vinnies club and make a donation, as we would be very grateful for your help. A QR code has been provided below or you may also find the link on the school facebook page. All funds go directly to the local region.

We have also collaborated with our Cathedral Agriculture Club who have grown fresh produce this term which will be made into delicious food to serve our guest volunteers on the day.

Congratulations to all Mini Vinnies and Agriculture Club members on your great commitment to this worthy cause. We look forward to a successful Knit-In and donations day in Week 9.

 Mrs Avinash   | Mini Vinnies School Coordinator

Mini Vinnies Winter Appeal Knit-In
Friday 28^th June Cathedral Mother Ignatius Croke Hall

Order of Events
8.30am – Donations of Winter goods can start being dropped at the school Hall.
12pm – Induction for guests / volunteers in the Cathedral Hall, led by Mrs Camille Tavares (Principal)
12.30pm – Lunch for volunteers hosted and prepared by Cathedral Agriculture Club
1pm – Official Welcome and Prayer
1.10 – Knitting Begins
2.40 – Afternoon Tea is served for volunteers and children
3pm – Close of the Knit-In

Parents and Friends

Next P&F Meeting: Wednesday 3rd July 5:30pm - School Library
Everyone is invited to attend our monthly P&F meetings, which are held on the first Wednesday of each school month at 5:30pm in the Library.

TRIVIA NIGHT 28th June 6pm for 6.30pm start

Melissa Bray   | P & F Publicity

Music

Cathedral School Ensemble Times & Days:

• School Choir Tuesdays at 8:35am
• Guitar Group Wednesdays at Recess
• Concert Band Thursdays at 7:50am
• Junior Band Thursdays at Recess

If your child is interested in participating in any of these groups please feel free to contact me chris_dove_trumpet@hotmail.com

Chris Dove   | Band Director

School Calendar Handy Hints

For those who are not familiar with Google Calendar an easy way to keep up to date with the school calendar is to check the school website. Here is the link that will take you straight to the Calendar section of the site where the calendar can be displayed by month. If you click on the event more details (if confirmed) will be available for the event. 

Most end of year events and special celebrations have already been added to the calendar and all
other events appear as soon as we can confirm the details.  Website Calendar Link

For those with a Google Account the calendar can be added to your Google calendars for easy access
on your phone or device. Google School Calendar Link

Update your Details

Update your email, phone number, address, your child’s medical details or emergency contacts by emailing the information to cathedral@bth.catholic.edu.au

Canteen

   Canteen Roster Term 2 2024

The Canteen is open on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

We are in need of helpers in the Canteen on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. 
For the canteen to run smoothly 3 volunteers are essential.

Please contact Alana Watson on 0417 044 116 if you would like to be included in the canteen roster,
any time offered is welcomed.

Thank you to all our friends and family for all your ongoing support of the Cathedral Canteen.

Out of School Hours Care (OSHC)

Community Notices

Bathurst Bus Lines - School Bus Tracking App
The school bus tracking app is available for parents to download on their phone and track their child's bus in real time.  This might alleviate some of the anxiety related to putting students on the bus. Please see instructions below.

Parents requiring any bus pass or general bus travel information are welcome to contact our office and we will be able to discuss their needs accordingly.

If you have any queries please contact us on 6331 2744

Kind regards,

Carolyn
Bathurst Bus Lines