Friday 18th October, 2024

From the Principal...

School Gospel Value - Hospitality

Victoire Larmenier welcomed everyone in a spirit of friendship and acceptance.

I was a stranger and you welcomed me. (Matt 25:37)

We welcome and receive all into a warm friendly and open atmosphere.

SCHOOL COLOUR FUN RUN

Larmenier P & F  are holding a Colour Fun Run! Students were informed about it today at assembly and details will be sent home in a letter today (a copy of the letter is also attached below). In a nutshell, students sign up to participate and can then choose to fundraise - the more they fundraise the more prizes they get. As part of the festivities in the build-up to the event, as we reach fundraising milestones, a different staff member will be slimed! Ask your child which staff members have signed up to be slimed by students. The event on the night involves students running through an obstacle course and getting 'splashed' by colour powder! We will even have a parent one and a staff one! 

Save the Date:  Friday 15th November, 6 pm.

STAFFING

1. We have some staff who will be leaving us.

Sam Milbourne (Admin Officer) - Sam has decided that after 18  years it is time for her to move on from her role at Larmenier. Given the timing,  Sam finished up at the end of term 3.

Heidi de Nardo (Farm Day Teacher) - Heidi has decided to dedicate her time to developing her new business (Sukuma Feast - healthy eating through the week with good nutrition on a budget) and will finish up at Larmenier at the end of the year.

Joel King (P.E Teacher) - Joel has been appointed a 1.0 FTE teaching The Arts at Queechy High School and will finish up at Larmenier at the end of the year.

We wish all these staff members well and the staff will more formally farewell them at later dates.

2. New appointments

Student Support Co-ordinator 

Please join me in congratulating Carolyn Symons in being appointed ongoing Student Support Coordinator. We are blessed to have her continue in this challenging and busy role. She brings a high level of knowledge, skills and understanding of student disability to this position.

P.E Teacher

Esther Gardner has been appointed as P.E teacher at Larmenier, starting in 2025. Esther currently teaches P.E at St Finn Barr’s so is familiar with the role of P.E teacher in a primary school. She will continue to work at SFB as well as Larmenier next year. 

PARENT ENGAGEMENT:

VAPING, ALCOHOL & DRUGS SEMINAR FOR PARENTS - FOR YEAR 5 & 6 PARENTS

Launceston Catholic Schools warmly invites parents to attend the NotEvenOnce “Clearing the Air” Vaping Seminar on the 23rd of October at 6:30 pm.

'Our young people face a challenging world, and schools and parents are under immense pressure to stay informed about the latest issues and trends. This is especially true in the Alcohol & Other Drug (AOD) sector, which is in constant flux. The recent surge in vaping among youth exemplifies the confusion caused by misleading or sparse information. Since 2015, NotEvenOnce Projects has been supporting Australian schools, reaching over 126,000 students, professionals, and community members to date. Evaluated by Western Sydney University, our program outcomes have demonstrated a positive impact on the Cognitive and Affective Domains—how young people think and behave in this arena. This webinar will feature an informational session and Q&A with NotEvenOnce Projects CEO, Tanya Cavanagh. In addition to her role at NotEvenOnce Projects, Tanya leads Teen Challenge Tasmania, dedicating her efforts to assisting individuals struggling with addiction. She engages with young people daily in this field and is deeply committed to prevention. During the session, Tanya will debunk common vaping myths and shed light on the misleading practices of the vaping industry, equipping you to have informed discussions with your children.'

Venue - Sacred Heart School, Year 6 classroom (There will be signs showing the way. Enter via the Margaret Street entrance, turn left at the Kinder playground and walk upstairs.)

23rd of October at 6:30 pm (90 minutes run time approx.). To RSVP for the parent seminar please click on the link below.

P & F FUNDRAISING - HAVE YOUR SAY!

When the P + F hold school events the primary purpose is engagement and connection between students, staff, families and the wider school community. Sometimes funds are raised as part of these events. The P & F are also interested to hear from parents about how funds that have been raised should be used. Please click on the link below to have your say.

TELL ME MORE ABOUT…

Farm Day - So what happens on Farm Day?

PARENT LINK

Parent Link is an ongoing feature of the newsletter. It is an opportunity to identify areas or features of the school that you want to know more about, ask a question or put forward suggestions. These items can then be addressed and answered in the fortnightly newsletter in the ‘Tell Me More About’ section (as above).

DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know that Elmo the parrot is getting a new home? He is having a custom-built walk-in aviary. Not only will he have more space to move around in but students and staff can walk into his enclosure to interact with him and undertake animal care duties. The aviary will be completed by February 2025.

Kind regards

Niccola Pearce

Principal

Dates to Remember ...

OCTOBER

• 22nd - The Wellbeing Show Performance (Kinder to Year 6)
• 23rd - Grade 2 - 6 Athletics Carnival
• 24th - Foundation Band & ALL Strings Workshop
• 26-27th - 5/6 Basketball Tournament
• 28th - Grandparents Day (Afternoon)
• 31st - Kinder to Grade 1 Athletics Carnival

For more dates & events, have a look at the school calendar

TERM 4 FARM DAYS

• 25th Oct - Year 2
  
• 1st Nov - Year 1
• 8th  Nov - Prep
• 15th  Nov - Year 5
• 22nd Nov - Year 3
• 29th Nov - Year 4
• 6th Dec - Year 6

SETUP FOR SUCCESS - BIRTH TO 5 PROGRAM

Every Wednesday from 9:00 am - 10:30 am in the Kinder classroom.

Bring a drink and a healthy snack.

Everyone welcome!

Class Sharing - Year 2

In Grade 2 we have been learning about fractions. The class have enjoyed demonstrating their knowledge by completing a cupcake craft activity.

Special Mass - First Eucharist

Scholastic Book Club

Orders for Issue 7 of the Scholastic Book Club will close on Tuesday 22nd October at 9am.  All orders must be submitted online using the Scholastic LOOP ordering system.  Any orders that are submitted after the close off date will incur a delivery fee. 

Crazy Sock Day

Larmenier students raised $122.30 for Catholic Mission's Socktober, by wearing their crazy socks to school.  Socktober engages Australian students to make a difference by raising awareness and critical funds for mission programs supporting children from disadvantaged and vulnerable backgrounds in many countries around the world.

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WANTED!! Board & Card Games!!

The library is looking to add more board games & card games to its break time collection. These games are utilized by students during recess, lunch and wet weather play.

If you have any board  or card games that you would like to donate to the school, please bring them to the front office anytime!

Please note - All donations must be in good working condition (no missing pieces etc.)

AFL Girls Programs

In Term 4, running from weeks 2 – 5, AFL Tasmania will be running an All Girls Auskick and Superkick Program.

The programs are running at Windsor Park sports complex, behind the football oval near the soccer fields, from 4pm – 5pm on Tuesdays, with week 1 being the 22^nd of October.

 Auskick (for 5 – 8 year olds) and Superkick for (8 – 12 year olds) will provide girls with the opportunity to learn or develop their football skills, no matter their experience.

These All Girls programs will also provide participants with the chance to build friendships and learn the value of teamwork.

If you have any questions at all about the program, please contact Maddi at Maddison.dunn@afl.com.au or call Luke on 0477 444 859.

Badminton Come & Try Day

You're invited to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Co-Education!

Nominations for CECT Committees 2025

The Chair of the Catholic Education Commission Tasmania (CECT) is now calling for nominations for vacancies on the CECT and the CECT Standing Committees for 2025.

Please see the attached documentation for more information and note that nominations are due by the close of business on Friday 18 October, 2024.

Independent Education Review

Did you know, the Tasmanian Government has established an Independent Review of Tasmania’s Education System? The Review is being undertaken to provide advice to the Tasmanian Government on how to improve our education system over the next 10 years.

The Review wants to hear from every Tasmanian, including children and young people of all ages, families, those working in the education sector and members of the community.

Have your say on the future of Tasmania's Education system by clicking on the below link.

National Parent Survey

The CSPA 2024 Parent Survey on Student Wellbeing and Learning is seeking your perspective as parents/carers of children who attend a Catholic School in Australia.

You are invited to share your views on existing and emerging affirmations and/or challenges in relation to your child/children’s wellbeing and learning. Please consider completing this anonymous, confidential, and completely voluntary online survey.

More information about the study, how to participate, and how to have questions answered, can be found here.

Thank you for your interest.

1 Day Autism Workshop for Parents

FREE Children's Writing Competition

To celebrate the release of Hog-ator Showdown, the third book in my epic Super Sloth Series, I'm running a writing competition for Australian students.

All students need to do is send me an email answering this question: What would you call your sloth if you had one and why?

Please send entries to aleesah@aleesahdarlison.com by 5pm 31 October.

Winners will be announced via email and on my Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/AleesahDarlisonFanPage.